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When we hear that inflation is high, or the exchange rate is down, or that unemployment is up, we start thinking about the general economic situation. And – more specifically – how it’ll affect our own business.
Brands that don’t embrace diverse advertising and LGBTQ+ inclusion can alienate consumers and hurt sales.
The 2023 Insight250 features innovators and leaders from over 50 nations spanning six continents. This year, almost 75% of the honorees were first-time winners.
AI was once the least exciting subject area in tech. We wanted cyborg pets and robot manservants. What we had was reliable data transfers and more targeted email marketing.
The visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in media and their representation in campaigns, ads, and content has a lasting impact on creating an inclusive social atmosphere.
Getting diversity and inclusion right in advertising matters more than you think. Our research shows 52% of all consumers "trust a brand more if their ads reflect my culture." For brands, demonstrating inclusion and diversity in advertising is imperative.
The impact of Insights on entertainment
9 min readThis edition takes an up-close review of the role of insights in the entertainment industry to support the dynamic nature of content development and consumer satisfaction.
Discover the latest companies who have chosen to join the ESOMAR community as corporate members.
On the human-AI partnership
< 1 min readWhen it comes down to it, we will use every sophisticated tool in very human ways. I wonder if ChatGPT will survive what humans do to it!
This edition takes a deeper dive into data-driven insights' role for the global technology leader Google, from understanding consumer tendencies to market trends.
An eye-watering nine million adults in the UK are economically inactive. The UK is the only G7 country still with a smaller economy than pre-COVID.
Plus ça change…
6 min read“The only constant thing in life is change.” So (apparently) said Heraclitus of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher of about 2,500 years ago.
This edition takes a deeper dive into how advancements in market research and insight technology are impacting consumer understanding and customer experience, specifically in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space.
The importance of cross-media measurement
10 min readJackie Rousseau-Anderson and Pat Pellegrini discuss the latest industry trends and growth opportunities in data analytics and consumer insights, highlighting Vividata's leadership in cross-media measurement and high-quality research.
“Think like a content creator” is a suggestion I keep hearing as we at Alpha-Diver continually look for ways to make our insights more actionable and easier for clients to digest and disseminate within their organizations.
Rosaline Hester discusses how advancements in market research and evolutions in insight technology are impacting consumer understanding, competitive analysis, and customer experience, specifically in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space.
Is your current brand tracking solution not cost or time efficient? Are you finding your brand tracking outcomes aren’t always actionable or relevant?
Gen Z blah, blah, blah
5 min readOh good. Another article espousing the secrets of persuading young consumers.
In Part Two, we looked at how this is changing the way in which insight operates within the strategy, marketing and insight disciplines, introducing the seven ‘Power Skills’. In this final instalment, we put the spotlight on each of these skills.
The impact and evolution of training
10 min readExperts across every field often point to continual learning as a foundation for their expertise. The same tends to hold true for market research and insights.