The Spark
Here’s what’s been sparking our interest lately and where we share the latest news, trends and commentary.
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Why Every Brand Needs a Customer Community
In an era where consumer behaviour shifts rapidly, brands that rely solely on traditional, one-off market research risk falling behind. To stay relevant, companies must keep their finger on the pulse of customer sentiment.
Thriving in Uncertain Times
In times of uncertainty, some businesses freeze, hoping to wait out the storm. Others, however, use insight as a superpower, transforming challenges into opportunities.
Are you listening to 80% of your customers?
Did you know women significantly shape buying decisions and drive brand loyalty? Are you listening to your super users?
Bridging the Gap Between Market Insights and Leadership Development: A Path to Resilience and Growth
Our work with clients has highlighted the game-changing potential of combining market research with leadership development. This isn’t just an add-on—it’s essential.
From Insight to Action: How to Prepare for 2025's Unpredictable Challenges
As we look ahead, one thing is clear: the pace of change isn’t slowing down. While businesses invest heavily in research and data, many struggle to turn insights into meaningful action. Why? Because understanding the challenges isn’t enough—what matters is how you prepare for the unexpected and position your business for growth.
The Real Challenge: Understanding What’s Driving Your Sales Decline
If your sales methods seem to be losing their magic, the solution might not be a new marketing campaign but a deeper understanding of your evolving customer base.
Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Are Outdated Assumptions Stifling Your Growth?
Are you still relying on assumptions, or do you have the insights needed to grow? Relying on outdated data and assumptions about your customer base leads to missed opportunities. Today’s consumers want personalised, memorable experiences—and understanding their unique needs is the key to unlocking growth.
Why Customer Experience Will Surpass Price and Product by 2025
Explore how customer experience is emerging as a key differentiator, eclipsing price and product, and learn how businesses across sectors can leverage CX to boost loyalty, trust, and revenue.
Why Do We Neglect the Return Journey?
The return journey, it’s the forgotten sibling of the holiday experience. Why? Because we don’t plan for it—nor do many travel providers.
New Perspectives, New Momentum: Drive Meaningful Progress in the Last 103 Days of 2024
As we enter the final 105 days of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals and assess where we stand. With nearly 30% of the year still ahead, there’s a valuable window to make meaningful progress.
Are we truly inclusive? Insights from Neurodiverse Families on Travel and Dining
We’ve been curious about neurodiversity and how it impacts customer needs when travelling and eating out – two of life’s most joyful yet potentially stressful experiences so I asked our research community about their thoughts
Is there an app for that? Websites vs apps – what’s best for your business?
Since 2007, when Apple launched the IPhone, apps have taken off. But how do you decide if an app is right for your brand? And what do your customers, and prospective customers, want from your app?
Three ways to make your customer experience Gen Z friendly
In today's post, we're exploring the generation that everyone seems to be talking about and specifically who are they? What do they want? And most importantly, how can you tailor your offerings to capture the attention and loyalty of GenZers?
Who are your MVPs? Driving over 80% of sales…
Imagine uncovering a powerhouse within any business capable of driving over 80% of sales and wielding an influence that radiates ninefold compared to the average buyer. Such pivotal players exist, and they are often unsung heroes in the narrative of success.
Navigate The Cost of Living Crisis By Understanding Your Customer Values
For over 20 years Aviatrix has been working with Cultural Dynamic…
Three great reasons for travel brands to do research now
As we move closer to the peak of tourism and yet another season of unpredictability for the travel and tourism industry, how has this intense period of uncertainty impacted your customers, their behaviours and, ultimately, their values and how they feel about you?
Why is reflection good for an organisation?
The pandemic has forced many of us to have spend more time in the company of the voices in our head. With less stimulation from an office environment, socialising, weekend breaks and holidaying we have been left with a lot of time alone and our immediate housemates. There are countless stories of what this thinking and reflection has done for each of us in the media from leaving the job that makes us miserable to discovering the joys of a simpler life through family, home cooking and Netflix.
Why we need to have the furlough chat to heal the divide between our workforce (with the expertise of the latest dating slang terms)
Why we need to have the furlough chat to heal the divide between our workforce (with the expertise of the latest dating slang terms).
FOMO, Mental Health and Magic. My favourite Mackerel Fishing highlights over May.
We all know what it’s like to be burnt out and overwhelmed by the relentless cogs of life. But do we know how to prevent it? And if so, how do we implement and maintain the boundaries to put anti-burnout measures in place?
Five reasons to outsource your market research
Once you have made the decision to conduct market research how do you decide whether to keep it in-house or find a research resource outside the business to do the work?