COVID-19

December 2, 2020

A Dogged Attempt at Food Switching in a Pandemic

Dog parents are facing a plethora of new challenges and choices as they strive to keep their pets healthy and happy amid the ongoing crisis. We interviewed over 500 dog owners across the US, Canada and UK to explore those challenges and in particular, the shifting attitudes and behaviours towards trialling different foods and diets.

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COVID-19

September 29, 2020

Releasing the Pressure: Responsibility & COVID-19

The pressure to be responsible has only intensified during COVID-19 as people have taken on additional roles, such as parent and educator, and dealt with new situations, such as work from home. We set off to explore how our relationship with responsibility is changing and what happens when the pressure gets to be too much.

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COVID-19

July 21, 2020

Meaningful Connection Amidst Virtual Fatigue

At-home entertainment is helping us meet our intensified desire to connect with others during lockdown. But while some behaviors are a band-aid solution, others speak to a deeper value shift toward seeking more meaningful connection.

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COVID-19

May 29, 2020

Pet Parenting in a Pandemic: Cat

Life has been hugely disrupted during COVID-19, but what has the impact been on the lives of our feline friends? We've explored 10 tensions for Cat Pet Parents (and Dogs, too) during a pandemic and the challenges and opportunities they present for brands.

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COVID-19

May 29, 2020

Pet Parenting in a Pandemic: Dog

Our lives have been hugely disrupted throughout COVID-19, but what impact has it had on the lives of our canine companions? We've explored 10 tensions for Dog Pet Parents (and Cats, too) during a pandemic and the challenges and opportunities they present for brands.

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COVID-19

May 28, 2020

Pet Parenting in a Pandemic

Our lives have been hugely disrupted over the past few months, but what impact has COVID-19 had on the lives of our pets? We've explored 10 tensions for both Cat and Dog Pet Parents during a pandemic and the challenges and opportunities the present for brands.

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Cultural Insights

February 12, 2020

Girl Uninterrupted

In India, 73 million women are taking a stand, choosing to be single, to craft the life they want. Payel shares with Fascinatingly Familiar why it's not an easy choice, but it's absolutely the right choice.

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Cultural Insights

February 6, 2020

Gen Z Report: 6 Insights for Brands 2020

We've spent almost 10 years getting familiar with Generation Z and made it our mission to understand who they are, what matters to them, and why it will matter to you. Want to better understand Gen Z and its implications for brands? Check out our new report Gen Z: Refresh.

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Beauty & Wellness

August 20, 2019

Gen Z and Gender

This blog is about Gen Z and gender. But you might be asking yourself, what business does a 37-year-old cis straight woman have writing about gender. Believe me, I asked myself the same question. Well, let me tell you why.

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