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Our Thought Leadership
Strengthen your long-term strategies by incorporating macro trends and broader industry insights. In our blog posts we share our thought leadership on various aspects of the Consumer Experience Journey plus other topics to enhance your decision making.

The 7+1 phases of your Consumer Journey — Essential insights brands need to succeed
Identify the insights you need for 7 phases of your consumer journey to grow loyalty, ROI and sales. Transform your strategies for success.
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Feb 21, 20244 min read

The New Branding Battlefield: When Corporate Goliaths Meet Individual Davids
In the proverbial David versus Goliath battle of branding, David has not only found his sling but has also acquired drones, social media,...
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Feb 7, 20243 min read

Beyond the Lipstick Effect: Unveiling Modern Splurge Behavior
In times of economic uncertainty, managing finances becomes a priority for individuals. However, the desire to indulge oneself...
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Jun 7, 20233 min read


Go Beyond Demographics: Get Higher ROIs with Nuanced Consumer Journey Mapping
In today's dynamic business landscape, understanding your customers comprehensively is critical for driving higher returns on investment...
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Jun 1, 20233 min read


Staying Ahead of the Curve: Decoding Unpredictable Customer Behavior
In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer behavior, one thing remains constant: change. Today's customers are more diverse, digitally...
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May 24, 20233 min read


B2B customers now have greater expectations from suppliers for growth
Just as consumers want a personalized, always on, seamless Omnichannel experience, the same is increasingly true for B2B customers. The...
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Apr 13, 20222 min read


Where’s the money? With older Americans 65+
As restrictions from Pandemic loosen in Q2 2022, older Americans (age 65+, mainly Boomers) are expected to help boost overall spending....
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Mar 22, 20221 min read


Purchase decisions are often based on emotion vs logic - do you know which moments matter?
Getting a consumer to have the best emotional outcome in their journey for each moment that matters is key to driving sales. Forrester...
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Feb 5, 20221 min read


How does your BRAND resonate with today’s demanding, discerning customer?
With so much change, especially these last 2 years of the pandemic, it’s important to revisit your brand’s relevance for your customers...
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Jan 4, 20222 min read


Customers want personalized experienced – how well are you delivering this?
Personalization is critical to grow sales and build long term loyalty. McKinsey Nov’21 report notes "71% of consumers expect companies to...
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Dec 14, 20211 min read
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