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The COM-B model helps understand and influence customer behavior, supports the growth of behavioral science in business, and increases the likelihood of audiences acting on research findings as well as clients commissioning proposals.

Market researchers may not be technologists, but their ability to implement technology is now career-defining, writes Infotools’ John Bird

De Beers needs a method to process vast data from millions of transactions and about 1,000 retailers in the complex jewelry industry to drive growth and improve efficiency.

“Insights on the Brink” by Brett Townsend and Tim Hoskins encourages insights professionals to transform their work into revenue-generating assets, emphasizing the necessary shifts in mindset, organization, and skills to drive real business impact.

The Nature of Insights is an article series that explores the forces that shape our work and industry.

The global energy landscape is witnessing a remarkable transformation, driven by a surge in renewable energy adoption.

In market research and insights, we need structured innovation to stay ahead of evolving technology and client needs and to meet the demand for quick, impactful insights.

Emmie Heath considers the appeal of small towns when contemplating a move. Understand why they offer unique benefits like cost savings and a more relaxed pace of life.

Felicity Terry set off to MAD//FEST to gather feedback from customers and clients. With nearly 12,000 attendees comprised of brands, competitors, and marketing partners, it was an ideal sample size and demographic—a giant focus group!

During Isabelle's career, she has seen the industry shift from focusing solely on "consumer insights" to exploring "human truths". This reflects a growing understanding that we need to view people as complete human beings, not just as consumers.

Sophia Mobbs unfolds what brands miss when they don’t look beyond men and women.

This article, an excerpt from ESOMAR's Global Market Research 2023 report, explores how project types and study designs are evolving over time and identifies trends that were already growing and have accelerated.

Internalization in market research is trending, driven by technological advancements, leading to a balance between in- and outsourcing, while strategic insights and foresights remain vital for growth amid increasing demands and resource constraints.

To effectively gather insights from Generation Z, researchers must embrace innovative methodologies and nuanced approaches that reflect the diverse perspectives and behaviors of this unique cohort.

The paramount concern for software vendors is crafting capabilities that adhere to the diverse spectrum of privacy standards and legislation across the world.

ESOMAR’s Global Prices Study 2023 finds that the global median price for social listening projects involving the delivery of data collection, presentation and advanced analytics has been steadily increasing over the years.

The results of the latest ESOMAR Users and Buyers Global Insights Study show there is much to be positive about in the next 12 months, alongside clear challenges ahead for internal insights teams and their research agency partners.

Embracing the unexpected: my career journey from Data Dread to Data Empathy

"It took me about 30 years to admit that there is a place for feminists or female quotas in business."

Curious at heart, from a very young age, I was intrigued by how local brands in my country connected with the people and managed to touch their hearts with their actions.