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COVID-19 – an Economic Snapshot
Introduction There is obviously a lot of talk about a COVID-19 recession right now, with comparisons being drawn with the economic slumps of 2008/9 and even the 1930’s. With startling surveys about plummeting consumer confidence emerging daily, along with dire

Qualitative research – what is it and why use it?
Introduction Perhaps you are relatively new to market research and find the research terms qualitative research and quantitative research totally unfamiliar (yet at the same time annoyingly similar). If so, then this article is for you! Or perhaps you are a seasoned marketer who

Brand equity – what is it and why does it matter
Brand Equity builds positive relationships with consumers and influences buying decisions. We are experts in helping clients to create and measure brand equity

Customer loyalty schemes – how they empower brands
American Author Jeffrey Gitomer is a loyalty expert. According to Gitomer you don’t earn loyalty in a day. You earn loyalty day-by-day. The crusade to convert one-time shoppers into a loyal customer base is one that every brand is necessarily

How to use colour in branding
What’s your favourite colour? Most of us won’t have been asked that question since our schooldays – unless you’ve recently had a particularly dull experience on a dating app. It’s a query rarely posed in research. The answer might change

Can Fashion Ignore the Sustainability Issue?
London Fashion Week SS20 (12th – 17th September) was a thoroughly on-topic affair this season. However, it wasn’t hemlines or textiles, slogan tees or embellishments that were trending but something altogether more urgent. Ironically, the bi-annual fashion carnival closed on

Why marketing communications fail
Education is when you read the fine print. Experience is what you get if you don’t. This quote from American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger is broadly accepted wisdom when it comes to the importance of reading the

Influencing consumer decisions – online and off
How do the consumers that you’re looking to target with your marketing make decisions when it comes to buying? This is a key piece of insight for any brand and the foundation of successful interaction with those who could become

Sustainable packaging – no longer just a nice to have
Where does your brand stand on the issue of sustainable packaging? Much more so than sustainability in the supply chain or daily operations, eco packaging is now right at the heart of the brand resonance discussion. Consumers increasingly want to