With over 30 years of experience, REAL Insight has led projects across a variety of industries that successfully identified consumer behavior and expectations, helping CPG companies, retailers, and other clients understand how consumers act in a variety of contexts.
Part of the human condition is the inconsistency between what we say we want to do and what we actually do. It both makes us who we are, and frustrates parents, partners, policy makers, teachers, coaches, and marketers. This is especially true in matters concerning sustainability. We want a healthy planet, but there are friction points…
Attending the Natural Products Expo West for the first time was a thrill, to say the least. From the brands we know and love, to startups just getting their products out into the world for the first time, there was no shortage of innovative products, packaging, and new brands we are excited to see on…
Gain First-Hand Experience. Gain Intuition. People come in all shapes and sizes, income levels, and preferences. They are inherently inconsistent depending on the day or their mood which makes the jobs of researchers and marketers that much more challenging. This can lead to teams struggling with intuition building and anticipating behavior. Getting in-store is a…
My photo app recently reminded me of Thanksgiving 2020 which featured only my immediate family. Kept apart by pandemic-driven constraints, we made the most of a holiday about togetherness, but my emotional response was to go bigger and better this year given my new-found appreciation for family. Holidays have always been a chance to go over the top, and this year might just take that to another level entirely. My kids’ candy buckets after Halloween certainly…
The insights industry exists to help businesses make better decisions: the bigger the decision, the more important it is to get right. Historically, the answer has been a large sample quantitative study with the understanding that more people mean less risk. REAL Insight’s journey into the insights industry is unique. Our long history with in-store intercepts gives us a rare appreciation for authentic…