by RTi Research | Oct 22, 2019 | Brand Strategy, Design Thinking, Product Development, Shopper Insights, UX
There may be some debate as to what “branding” actually entails but, no matter how you define it, companies are expending a tremendous amount of money and resources on making their brands engaging and effective. The ANA has estimated that, in the U.S. alone, “brand... by RTi Research | Apr 2, 2019 | Behavioral Economics, Brand Strategy, Consumer Trends, Landscape Opportunities, Marketing Research Trends, Retail, Shopper Insights
As has been widely discussed, brick-and-mortar retail outlets are facing a crisis. Since 2008, over 12,000 physical stores have closed. And, just six weeks into 2019, retailers have announced 2,187 closings, up 23% compared to last year. No wonder people are calling... by RTi Research | Feb 19, 2019 | Analytics, Brand Advocacy, Brand Strategy, Marketing Research Trends, Tracking Studies
NPS, the common acronym for Net Promoter Score continues to be heavily discussed in the Customer Satisfaction and Insights worlds – just Google it. But, what you will now find are many articles that question the veracity of using NPS as a singular customer... by RTi Research | Nov 20, 2018 | Brand Strategy, Consumer Trends, Health and Wellness, Innovation, Millennials
It’s been widely reported that the health and wellness industry is booming. Consumers are watching what they eat, assiduously reading labels. The “clean beauty” industry is surging, offering a range of cosmetic products made from natural ingredients. Fitness is... by RTi Research | Oct 23, 2018 | Brand Strategy, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Landscape Opportunities, Product Development
In a 2017 interview with Recode, Kevin Systrom, the founder of Instagram, discussed an approach to innovation that is important not only for product developers but for marketers and market researchers as well. Systrom talked about “hiring the right product for the...