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Every brand is akin to a ship navigating the ever-changing waves of the market. The captain of this ship, the brand leader, needs a reliable compass to ensure the journey is smooth and successful. This compass? Market research.  Now, you might argue that your intuition or experience is enough, and sometimes, it might be. But […]

It’s not every day that a nation undergoes an evolution as profound and meteoric as China has over the last few decades. The Middle Kingdom, once renowned for its ancient silk routes and intoxicating teas, has transformed into a powerhouse of modern commerce, technology, and consumerism, making the world sit up and take notice. Rewind […]

Healthcare, at its core, revolves around people. From intricate surgeries to innovative health tech, the ultimate goal remains constant: improving patient outcomes. Understanding the myriad perspectives of patients and providers is central to achieving this.  Enter focus groups. More than mere conversation circles, focus groups in healthcare have become essential feedback tools that drive change. […]

With many research methodologies available, a particular technique is as intriguing as its name suggests: snowball sampling. This method holds serious clout when navigating specific research situations.  But what is snowball sampling, and when is it the best choice for researchers? Understanding Snowball Sampling Snowball sampling, sometimes called chain referral sampling, is a non-probability sampling […]

With retail shelves brimming with products promising plumper lips, fewer wrinkles, and flawless skin, the global health, beauty, and wellness market is on track to reach an estimated seven trillion dollars. And beauty consumers are not holding back. Consumers worldwide are scouring retail and digital shelves to find legacy brands and start-ups. Everything has changed, […]

Unlike its quantitative counterpart, qualitative research is not a mere collection of numbers. It is a deep dive into the uncharted waters of human behaviour, experiences, and perceptions. It peels back the layers, seeking to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind actions and beliefs.  However, its richness is not automatically derived from merely interviewing a […]

The United Kingdom, often depicted as a homogenised tapestry of afternoon tea and red buses, is a labyrinth of complexities that can confound even the most seasoned marketers. To the uninitiated, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeing the UK as a monolithic entity, particularly when so many international perceptions are shaped by […]

From his early days at the BBC to high-profile work with the UK Government at the National Centre for Social Research and eventually thriving in commercial research at YouGov, Rupert’s journey is both diverse and enlightening. With a decade under his belt at Kadence, he has become an instrumental figure in the company’s efforts to […]

There’s a significant problem in the product testing industry: the lack of diversity in skin tone among test subjects. This problem isn’t confined to one area; it’s seen in everything from cosmetics to healthcare. Many products are tested primarily on a narrow range of skin tones, leaving others potentially underserved or overlooked. But this issue […]

In an era of Big Data, where every click, every preference, and every voice is supposedly captured and analysed, there exists a curious paradox—a silent majority that neither clicks nor voices its preferences in the ways marketers and pollsters expect. As we stand on the precipice of yet another presidential election, the airwaves are filled […]