An Essential Guide to Conducting Diary Studies for Consumer & Shopper Insights

As the holiday season approaches, FMCG brands are in a race to capture consumer insights that can shape their festive strategies. Diary studies offer a unique advantage, providing real-time access to consumers’ thoughts, preferences, and behaviors during this critical period. Discover how this powerful research tool can help you unlock deep insights and drive smarter decisions in the busiest season of the year

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The Art of AI Prompting: AI Prompt Design Tips for Qualitative Researchers

Whether analysing interview transcripts, diaries, or focus group discussions, the way we instruct AI can mean the difference between vague, surface-level results and rich, meaningful insights. In this blog, we’ll explore three essential tips for researchers—starting broad, providing context, and delivering clear instructions—each supported by examples of how to turn a poorly crafted prompt into a powerful tool for qualitative analysis.

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A Quick Guide to Shopping Missions: Unlocking Shopper Insights

Dive into the realm of shopping missions to decode the intricate web of consumer decision-making. This quick guide takes you through the definition and significance of shopping missions, showcasing how they mirror real-world scenarios and offer a deeper understanding of consumer preferences. Discover five essential uses of shopping mission studies, from unveiling product category insights to mapping the path to purchase. Learn how to conduct effective studies, leveraging video-based research to capture emotions, reactions, and rich qualitative data.

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A Guide for Choosing the Best Primary Data Collection Tool for Qualitative Research in Academia

In this article, we explore the factors that determine the appropriate primary data collection method, the difference between exploratory and confirmatory research, and the importance of choosing the right data collection platform for qualitative research. For early career researchers, this article works as a comprehensive guide by providing tips throughout

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Longitudinal Research: My Journey with Indeemo in Researching Early Career Teachers

In a captivating firsthand account, a doctoral researcher shares their transformative experience using Indeemo to explore the lived experiences of early career teachers. By leveraging Indeemo's real-time data collection and AI analysis, the researcher captured rich, nuanced insights without the constraints of traditional methods. This journey not only accelerated the research process but also deepened the understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by new educators.

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Tips for how to plan a Diary Study Research Project

One of the most powerful methods of discovery user research is the remote Diary Study. For some, it’s the richest, most intimate and contextual type of exploratory research method there is. Great design starts with deep understanding and a longitudinal diary study is a powerful, non invasive and cost effective research method that our customers are increasingly embracing to deepen their empathy and improve their customer and user experience.

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What are Unboxing Moments? A Quick Guide for Market Researchers

In the dynamic realm of modern marketing, staying attuned to customer preferences is an imperative for success. While traditional methods like surveys and questionnaires continue to offer value, the advent of technology has introduced innovative ways to capture customer feedback. One such potent tool is customer feedback through video, which not only provides a platform for customers to express their thoughts but also adds a layer of authenticity and richness to their feedback. In this guide, we will explore five practical strategies for effectively incorporating video into your feedback collection process to gain a deeper understanding of product and brand preferences.

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Iterative Research: What it is, How to do it and Tools you can use

In recent years - particularly over the past 12 months - there is a great sense of alignment, if not merging of customer experience, user experience, and market research. Nearly one year ago to the day we published an article on why Customer Centricity is critical for brands. Today, as we reflect on this ever-increasing need for organisations to become even more customer-centric, questions are still raised surrounding how it can be achieved.

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Moment by Moment: Embracing Consumer Occasions for Brand Growth & Market Innovation

Traditional consumer understanding models are increasingly proving inadequate for capturing the full spectrum of customer behaviour. Enlightened brands are now turning their attention to ‘occasions’ and ‘demand spaces’ to gain a deeper insight into consumer activities. These moments, whether they are everyday routines or festive celebrations, are invaluable for driving innovation and growth.

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A Guide to Leveraging Customer Feedback for Business Growth

Understanding your customers' needs and experiences is crucial for all businesses. However,  for small businesses and non-researchers, gathering this intelligence might seem daunting. With advancements in technology, tools like the Indeemo are revolutionising how businesses collect and analyse customer feedback. This guide will explore how you can harness the power of mobile, video, and Generative AI to uncover rich contextual insights and significantly enhance your customer experience.

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The Indeemo Guide to Online Qualitative Research Recruitment

The respondent strategy for your traditional or online qualitative research has a huge impact on the outcome of your study. In this article, we cover the key recruitment methods used by researchers and guide you through the benefits and drawbacks of each method helping you find the best recruitment process to deliver the results you need.

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Understanding Student Experience with Video & In the Moment Research: A Guide for Researchers

Understanding the nuanced and ever-evolving university student experience, whilst a growing research initiative undertaken by higher education institutions and marketing agencies,  is a complex task that requires innovative methods and tools. The use of in-the-moment diaries, specifically captured through video via specialised apps like Indeemo, offers researchers an unparalleled window into the daily lives, thoughts, and feelings of students. As Indeemo continues to facilitate research agendas on student experience, this blog provides a comprehensive guide on designing tasks and strategies for researchers keen on delving deep into the student experience, employing a longitudinal (Always On) approach to gather rich, context-laden insights.

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