Our Thinking

At The Sound, we believe recognition shouldn’t just be a month… for anyone. Follow us over the next 12 months to explore perspectives on DIBE...

Wendell shares his journey to market research and the implications DEI has had on his experiences in the workforce; so that other Black researchers can see their place in Market Research.

Nynena shares her journey to market research and the implications DEI has had on her experiences in the workforce; so that other Black researchers can see their place in Market Research.

Post-summer of 2020, there were many calls to get ‘The Right People in the Room’. While that was a good start, the push needs to be about giving Black people the space and support to have their voices heard and shared… because what does it matter if you’re in the room, if no one passes you the mic.

No matter what (DEI) programs/initiatives are launched, there are still people at the heart of these programs, individuals who we need to embrace the programs in their heart.

We do some of the most interesting market research work for some of the most challenging clients you could ever wish for. We do lots of digging into what is really happening with real people. Take a look at some of our recent projects.

Insight seekers, if a consumer insight is shared with a client and it doesn't have an impact, is it truly an insight? We'd say no. As insights professionals, we can say the most beautiful, articulate, clever, and crafty things in a debrief. But if what we produce doesn’t impact our client... then what’s the point?

The end of the year is crazy. Market research projects need finishing, workshops need to get squeezed in. Innovation sprints and brand plans need wrapping up. Consumer experience re-works and re-thinks. All the things. Before people disappear into holiday craziness. Us, our brand and advertising agency clients. All the people out there we want to understand and serve better.

‘So what do you do?’. The question we all get asked and probably usually answer by describing what we don’t do… Like ‘no, not advertising’. We do market research. Both qualitative research (including focus groups and 1-2-1 interviews), and quantitative research. We work online and in person. And we work to understand people, segments, and culture and bring them to life for our clients in way that is memorable and impactful.

When is the right time to strengthen your brand? The short answer? Right now. Savvy marketers know that when there are challenges in their category, or sector, or even the entire market, there’s a huge opportunity to not only master your marketing but emerge even stronger when things go back to normal. Now is the time to strengthen your brand.