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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.

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.

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.

How leaders can secure truly differentiating insight in the AI era

AI offers the chance to transform our understanding and broaden our horizons. It not only streamlines value but also motivates us to elevate our standards and aspirations, encouraging us to reach new heights beyond the status quo.

AI is changing how we generate insights, but not all AI-driven methods are the same. Relying solely on 'synthetic data' can be misleading and unhelpful, as it should not be treated as a catch-all term for all AI outputs.

Thermal Energy Storage Systems Market to Surpass USD 102.6 Billion by 2034

Marketing planning often focuses too much on past sales and market share, which doesn't indicate future competitiveness. To gauge a brand’s potential, it's crucial to assess its current marketing performance.

Fraud in market research is a major threat, with nearly one-third of respondents flagged as fraudulent in a recent study. Evolving tactics like device spoofing and AI-generated text are outpacing traditional defenses.

After the 2023 ESOMAR Associations Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City, five Latam associations decided to study how front-of-pack food labeling affects buying habits in the region.

In Argentina, socioeconomic level (NSE) was assessed through characteristics, avoiding direct income questions due to cultural biases.

Since 2019, marketing and research associations in Peru have collaborated to promote industry growth and societal well-being.

Surveys are falling short. A new method, AI-moderated interviews or AIMI, is proving that the future of research is voice, not checkboxes.

Research World’s A Day in the Life of a Researcher series, curated by Sandeep Dutta, highlights the daily lives and challenges of researchers shaping the industry's future.

A 40-year (half-century?) perspective

The influence of rare, high-impact events, or "wildcards," like COVID-19 and 9/11, on consumer behaviour and market research. A better understanding and classification of these events is needed to anticipate future changes in consumption patterns.

Traditional marketing analyzes past consumer behavior, but this relies on self-reported data. Consumer Neuroscience advances this by studying unconscious brain reactions to marketing, allowing us to bypass biases and gain a competitive edge.

As one researcher portentously said to me recently – “What if I don’t want to be a prompt engineer?”

The market research landscape is evolving rapidly. As we near 2025, innovative brands are embracing new trends to stay competitive.

An estimated £9bn is spent annually on market research in the UK. This article describes three behavioural science reasons why organisations don’t always maximise value from this investment.