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11 September

Google search data shaped the 2000s, but TikTok is the cultural oracle of today. While search reflects consumer demand, evolving behavior and data now influence businesses selling a variety of products.


10 September

B2B decision-making is seen as more rational than B2C, leading to less emphasis on behavioral science and psychological influences like gut feelings and instincts.


8 September

Floating power plants (FPPs) are gaining traction in the shifting global energy market, projected to exceed USD 8.6 billion by 2034, addressing electricity demand in land-constrained or unstable grid regions.


3 September

This is the final part of We Live Context’s Beyond the Algorithm series, created to help brand strategists decode the emotional drivers behind consumer behaviour in an AI-shaped world.


3 September

The insights industry has improved its ability to achieve real business impact over the past 15 years, as shown by the Insights Maturity Model. This series of articles explores key drivers and strategies to enhance corporate consumer insights functions.


21 August

Why Collective Intelligence is the real payoff of AI


21 August

Liquid hydrogen is becoming essential for decarbonization, serving as an efficient storage and transport medium. The market is projected to exceed USD 81 billion by 2034, with growth fueled by advances in technology.


19 August

This is the second in a three-part series drawn from We Live Context’s whitepaper, Beyond the Algorithm, created to help brand strategists decode the emotional drivers behind consumer behaviour in an AI and algorithm shaped world


19 August

AI is now a vital force in research, improving predictive analytics and coding. Our Global WiNdow blog highlights insights from WIN members on the importance of integrating human judgment with ethical practices.


12 August

This is the first in a three-part series drawn from We Live Context’s whitepaper, Beyond the Algorithm, created to help brand strategists decode the emotional undercurrents driving consumer behaviour in a world increasingly shaped by AI and algorithms.


12 August

Are humans really irrational? Do they never do what they say? And do systems 1 and 2 actually exist in the brain?


11 August

In today’s fast-changing world, adaptation is more than alignment; it is a competitive advantage. This article explores strategic adaptation and the role of insights in facilitating it.


5 August

The 5 Blind Spots of Synthetic Responses


5 August

Wind energy is a key solution for sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions. The global wind turbine market is expected to exceed USD 325.6 billion by 2034, driven by technology and supportive policies.


22 July

This is part of a three-part series on disciplinary influences in qualitative market research. The series examines the uneven impact of psychological, psychoanalytical, and sociological perspectives, and make the case for a more pluralistic approach.


15 July

This is part of a three-part series on disciplinary influences in qualitative market research. The series examines the uneven impact of psychological, psychoanalytical, and sociological perspectives, and make the case for a more pluralistic approach.


15 July

In a recent masterclass about trend forecasting, students were asked to create an evidence wall of change signals. Initial enthusiasm turned to frustration as they grappled with the overwhelming amount of information.


11 July

Are you looking to better motivate others? This article suggests focusing on three things: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness.


9 July

AI is increasingly seen as a solution for research, but a ScienceDirect report reveals that collaboration with human researchers is still in early stages, especially in thematic analysis.


8 July

This is part of a three-part series on disciplinary influences in qualitative market research. The series examines the uneven impact of psychological, psychoanalytical, and sociological perspectives, and make the case for a more pluralistic approach.

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