Customer Insights

What Really Drives Brand Connection? The Power of Authenticity

Join host Kathryn Korostoff and special guest Dan Braker, President of Breakthrough Research, for a deep dive into the power of authenticity in shaping consumer decisions and brand loyalty. This episode explores the critical role authenticity plays in building lasting connections between brands and their customers. Drawing on psychological research,

General

Navigating Client Requests for Conjoint Studies: A Guide for Research Optimization

As market research and insights professionals, we often encounter situations where clients request a “conjoint study”— sometimes before they even share their research objectives! However, it is important to note that the term “conjoint study” is often used loosely or as an umbrella term for any type of trade-off exercise.

Data Analysis

Avoiding Analysis Bias in Global Research Studies

Global market research is susceptible to many types of analysis bias, and three of the big ones are confirmation bias, inattentional blindness, and cultural bias. While many forms of bias can thwart the efforts of the most diligent researchers in any kind of project, these are three that are very

General

How’s 2024 Looking?

As the end of January approaches, I’d like to ask: is your Market Research & Insights team charging into 2024 with clarity and enthusiasm, or are you still seeking a spark to ignite the new year’s momentum? A great way to kick-start 2024 is through team collaboration. Reflecting on last

Best Practices

Impress Your Boss: 3 Questionnaire Design Job Aids

Hey Research Rockstars! Have you ever wondered how to format survey questions to maximize respondent engagement? Have you ever drawn a blank when a client asked you why you used odd versus even rating scales? Have you ever had a colleague question your wording choices (even though you knew you