Brilliant shopper and consumer insight is at the heart of what we do
And when it comes to knowing how to turn that insight into action in your business - our expertise in marketing, storytelling and stakeholder management is a gamechanger. Get in touchWhat we do
We can facilitate multi-stage strategy or innovation processes – or provide standalone research.
Innovation and NPD:
- White space
- Opportunity and market sizing
- Concept development and testing
- NPD research, Product testing
Brand strategy and positioning research:
- Strategy and positioning
- Find and unlock white space for innovation
Branding, comms and packaging research
- Explore and optimise brand, design or comms
- Quant validation and pre-testing
Internal workshops and training
How we work:
1. We start with the end in mind
Our approach is laser-focused on creating real commercial impact. We don’t just conduct research – we design projects that win hearts, convince minds, and inspire action.
Drawing on our deep client-side experience, we dig beyond the surface. We understand not just the research challenge, but the broader business context, the critical decisions at stake, and the stakeholder landscape.
2. We pick the right team for your brief:
We create a dream team for each project, combining:
- Exceptional researchers with expertise across multiple disciplines and methodologies
- Senior professionals with hands-on brand experience from insight, innovation, category, and marketing roles
We’re creative, entrepreneurial problem-solvers with extensive FMCG experience. We don’t just understand consumers and shoppers – we deeply understand the client perspective.
3. We select the right approach
Our methodology is flexible and comprehensive. We’ll recommend the right research solutions for your brief from a wide range of disciplines:
- Qualitative and quantitative methods
- Semiotics
- Behavioral science
- Analytics
- Ethnographic research
- Digital and AI approaches
- Face-to-face investigations
Most of our work is mixed-method and iterative, allowing us to capture multiple perspectives and collaborate closely with you.
4. We engage strategic and commercial thinking
Brilliant research is just the beginning. We focus on delivering:
- Actionable insights
- Clear, practical recommendations
- Inspiring next steps
And work with you to ensure our findings are realistic, relevant and truly helpful.
5. We design outputs for maximum impact
We treat our research outputs like a marketing project in their own right. Tailoring our delivery to your specific audience – whether that’s senior stakeholders, creative agencies, commercial teams, or retail customers.
Our outputs are as diverse as our clients’ needs:
- One-page dashboards
- Comprehensive reports
- Explainer videos
- AI personas
- Compelling selling decks
Whatever format will most effectively communicate our insights and drive your decision-making.
Brands we’ve worked with:
Our research methods
From traditional to cutting edge, we’ll recommend the approach that will get you the best results:
- Semiotics
- Ethnography
- Video and photo diaries
- Communities
- Focus groups
- Depth interviews
- Surveys
- Concept screeners
- AI tools