consumer insights

We know building a brand that people will actually care about is a journey. It takes blood, sweat, tears… and a hell of a lot...

In case you missed it, we spoke at MRS IMPACT 2021 about the power of motivational theory in consumer research. The Market Research Society (MRS)...

COVID-19 has led to an explosion of new behaviors in home entertainment. What will stick and become a ritual? And how can brands anticipate what's to come so they can shape a proactive plan for the future? The answer lies in understanding the motivations driving our new behaviors, and the shift in what we may value as a result.

As the year we could never have anticipated, imagined or even dreamed up is almost over; we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the highlights we’ve experienced amidst this crazy and often confounding time in captivity.

Plant-based foods are skyrocketing in demand, even more so now during COVID-19. The Sound dives into the consumer motivations, trends, and brand strategy behind the category’s massive growth. From the eco-friendly trendsetters, to the health-motivated newbies, the motivations behind trying plant-based foods are as diverse as the products available on shelves right now.

For insight hunters, brand mavericks and innovation geniuses Anthology is our biweekly collection of thought-provoking, convention challenging and status-quo disrupting content curated from the world around us.

For insight hunters, brand mavericks and innovation geniuses Anthology is our weekly collection of thought-provoking, convention challenging and status-quo disrupting content curated from the world around us.

A $4.5 trillion innovation opportunity? (Yes, trillion with a T). New business models to create long-term customer relationships for your brand? Read our take on why you need to look at the Circular Economy to inspire your team and fill your innovation pipeline for 2021.

The term ‘semiotics’ has been popping up more and more in the marketing world. Whether it’s the semiotic analysis of a packaging design, or the...

Find new ways for your brand to understand human motivations and add value and meaning to people’s lives with our Motivation 101 Toolkit. At-home starter kit with 4 exercises will enable you and your team to explore, understand, imagine and plan ways to accelerate the growth of your brand.