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Eureka!

That ah-ha moment when you discover something you did not expect. Every day reputable market, opinion and social research organisations deliver these moments to their customers helping them to improve their bottom lines, deliver top-class public services, or help build fairer societies.

Discover amazing Eureka’s below and the methodologies used to lead to these great discoveries. In each and every story you’ll discover what research commissioners are learning about the world around them and the impact it’s had on their organisations.
How chocolate bears changed the attitudes of New Zealanders to energy efficient light bulbs.
How chocolate bears changed the attitudes of New Zealanders to energy efficient light bulbs.

How chocolate bears changed the attitudes of New Zealanders to energy efficient light bulbs.

How market research helped New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) encourage New Zealanders to use energy more efficiently at home, at work and on the road
in: Public Sector and Policy-making
How can a non-profit retailer optimise their location planning?

How can a non-profit retailer optimise their location planning?

How location planning and analysis of open data allowed Oxfam to optimise its retail strategy and maximise the revenue of its stores
in: Non-Profit and NGOs
Drawing on the right side of research

Drawing on the right side of research

How insights from neuropsychology and drawing instruction gave rise to an alternative methodology for concept ideation in market research
in: Business Trends
How can a museum better appeal to and inspire its visitors?
How can a museum better appeal to and inspire its visitors?

How can a museum better appeal to and inspire its visitors?

How market research helped the Van Gogh Museum redefine and strengthen its brand identity to better serve the public
in: Non-Profit and NGOs
Making virtual a reality
Making virtual a reality

Making virtual a reality

How market research using 360° virtual immersion contributed to optimising shopper-oriented in-store actions
in: Serving customers

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Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The coronavirus is one of our modern day's greatest global, human challenge. Now more than ever, access to evidence about the health and socio-economic impact is key to inform the general public and decision-takers in a moment of crisis. The need for evidence-based decision-making has never been greater.
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Business Trends

Business Trends

Market research, with its adaptable and innovative methodologies and techniques, has always been at the core of business’ strategic decisions. Boosting innovation, redefining branding strategies, positioning on the market, assessing investments and launching of new products are only few examples of the valuable contribution that market researc...
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Digital Economy and Social Media

Digital Economy and Social Media

We are living in a fast-changing society. Digital economy and social media are shaping the way business is done, but also influencing people’s lifestyle and relations. Market research, with its great adaptability attitude in producing valuable insights, helps organisations to not falling behind technological developments.
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Non-Profit and NGOs

Non-Profit and NGOs

Market research is not only about helping business. Everyday, all around the world, market research’s methodologies and techniques are successfully helping NGOs and non-profit organisations to address societal challenges. Assessing and evaluating the impact, understanding of your target groups, are only few examples of how market research can h...
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Public Sector and Policy-making

Public Sector and Policy-making

Research has always been the cornerstone of informed decisions with its capacity to provide valuable insights and data and to separate what is important to politicians and policymakers for the wealth of their constituencies.
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Serving customers

Serving customers

Even if you don’t notice it, market research is always surrounding you. When you are taking the train, flying for your holidays or using your car for a family trip during the weekend, the experiences that you are living are probably shaped and tailored for your comfort by previous market research studies.
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