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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

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.

A 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.

The 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.

Hacking the Human Mind is Richard Shotton’s third book. It looks at 17 of the world’s best brands behavioural science secrets.

Insight Leaders are more likely to develop a playbook if they know the best practices and how it can help them succeed. Fortunately, best practice for insight success is James and the Insight Management Academy’s remit.

Research in the Age of Intelligence depends on context. Without it, we gain only insights; with it, research becomes actionable intelligence.

Growth comes from innovation—not flashy tools, but consistent rhythms, smart risks, and cultural shifts that keep small and mid-sized businesses relevant.

Consumers move quickly, with 64% expecting real-time responses from companies. Traditional feedback methods can’t keep up.

Researchers harnessed the power of insight through the careful design of studies, the development of qualitative methodologies, the crafting of thoughtful questionnaires, the assurance of robust sampling, and the validation of data quality.

At the ESOMAR Connect in California, we discussed thriving under pressure as well as valuable insights on leadership and resilience.