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The $153 bn insights industry – Which sector drives the insights industry’s growth? What challenges did these segments face in 2024?
Beyond the database: why custom recruiting is the missing piece in expert and B2B research
4 min readTraditional expert networks and research panels help reach specific audiences, but for highly specialized profiles—like CRM admins or niche IT users—companies need custom recruitment, since these individuals aren’t part of standard panels.
Lessons from the Global Prices Study 2025
Inside the $153bn Insights Industry
4 min readA US$ 153 billion insights industry – What has changed since 2023?
Discover the key takeaways from Esomar Congress Prague’s panel on investment strategy in uncertain times — exploring how AI, geopolitical shifts, and evolving client needs are reshaping the $147.5B data and insights industry.
Discover the latest companies who have chosen to join the ESOMAR community as corporate members.
AB-InBev used the 2024 Olympics to launch Corona Cero, their non-alcoholic beer for celebration and connection, capturing a rare global brand spotlight — a campaign that went on to win this year's Esomar Global Qualitative Excellence Award
Insight Edge: Crafting Breakthroughs in a World of Information Overload by Vivek Banerji
For businesses in the market research, insights and data analytics sector that handle large amounts of data daily, navigating digital regulatory frameworks has become a constant challenge.
Will Insight become faster cheaper and better without you?
We carefully craft crisis communications, consulting legal to ensure correctness. Yet, behind the scenes, a different game unfolds—narratives where old rules of perfection no longer apply. The winner is now the most authentic, not necessarily the fastest.
Information for this article was extracted from ESOMAR’s Global Users & Buyers of Insights 2025, and can be further expanded by making use of the online dashboard that comes with the report.
Shaping insight into foresight
3 min readA conversation with Matthew Nelson, CEO of Mintel, about the shift in their consumer foresight approach.
Every 14 October, the global community celebrates World Standards Day, honouring the frameworks that make collaboration possible.
Powering the Next Decade: Why the Battery Pack Market Will Surpass USD 472 Billion by 2034
5 min readThe battery pack market is rapidly growing, with predictions of surpassing USD 472 billion by 2034. This growth is driven by several intersecting factors
Our Human-in-the-Loop approach is simple: AI for repetitive tasks; Humans for insights; and evidence for every claim. Read our POV.
Generative AI is changing how consumers find information, but its inaccuracies and potential for harmful advice make it a risky source of guidance.
Is your insight practice is truly ready to work with AI? Find out what you need to do to get there. Read about it in our latest blog.
The fifth annual Insight250 awards are set to be revealed on Tuesday, October 21 at 3pm CEST with a special online announcement
The Insight Leader’s Playbook also offers a set of less obvious lessons. These aren’t listed in the table of contents, but they are crucial for putting the book’s advice into practice.





















