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Raising the bar on quality sample
2 min readIntroducing dtect, an easy-to-use field management tool that puts data quality at the forefront. See for yourself how you can set your projects up for success with the quality assurance of dtect.
From academia to action: bridging traditional ethnography and consumer insights
This edition features Sarah Ashley. Sarah delivers insights on markets and consumers for Google's EMEA operations, with a focus on Google Ads. Previously she served in research, brand and insight roles for Truth Consulting, Kantar and Landar Associates.
This edition features James Endersby, CEO of Opinium, Chair of the UK’s Market Research Society (MRS), Founder of Significant Insights and pioneer of the Global 30 Under 30 awards.
Synthetic data is influencing the insights industry amid AI's rise, but it has its critics. This second part explores its risks and future.
From sunset views to illuminated rooms, Congress in Amsterdam left us with anticipation of what's to come.
Tackling the complex landscape surrounding human understanding, a fascinating peek into the Metaverse, celebrating our annual award winners, and, of course, more dancing (plus an immersive art and music experience) - day 2 of Congress does not disappoint.
The Best Paper Award celebrates the best paper that presenters have submitted as part of Congress. This year, there’s five nominations. All nominations are supercharged with creative thinking and business impact.
"Given these judges' diverse experiences and insight, I spoke with several of them to get their thoughts and perspectives on two different topics around Insight250."
Winners of the 2024 Insight250 were announced this past September - you can see the full list of Winners at Insight250.com. This edition features Stephan Gans, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Insights & Analytics Officer for PepsiCo.
The Growing Impact of Women
13 min readThis edition features Sharmila Das, Chairwoman of Purple Audacity, discussing her observations, based on 40 years of experience as an Insights and Strategy professional, on the evolving roles and challenges of women in India and across the globe.
A Welcome note to the ESOMAR Congress 2024
The depth of ESOMAR’s Congress 2023
5 min readESOMAR's Congress 2023 in Amsterdam left a lasting impact on the insights community with its global industry reports, diverse speakers, and vibrant social events.
ESOMAR’s Global Prices Study 2023 report notes that the cost of hiring market research professionals has increased since 2021, though it remains lower than in 2018. Lisa Wilding-Brown provides insights into the factors affecting these costs.
Insight250 announces its international panel of 60 judges to help select the winners of the 2025 Insight250 Awards.
What distinguishes the top performing research agencies from the rest?
Revolutionise your marketing strategy with AI
< 1 min readDiscover the cutting-edge AI technologies driving this marketing revolution, including predictive analytics, natural language processing and machine learning with Tarek Reslan, Growth Marketing Expert & Trainer at Growth Tribe.
The ESOMAR Congress 2023 brought together industry giants to discuss market research and analytics, focusing on AI, sustainability, and diverse research methodologies
Time negotiation
< 1 min readThe fine art of time negotiation from the Shobservatory Research Chronicles.
ESOMAR's Research Got Talent winners were invited to write an article about the research they presented. This piece covers developing trust for social change, with a focus on the authors' home country of Peru.



















