Archive: grit report

Turning Data into Decisions: A Day in the Life of an Insights Leader
Katie O’Connor
GRIT

Turning Data into Decisions: A Day in the Life of an Insights Leader

Behaviorally’s AI-powered testing tools turn data into actionable guidance, helping brands convert shopper behavior into winning purchase moments.

Katie O’Connor

Katie O’Connor

Senior Vice President of Key Accounts, UK at Behaviorally

The Expanding Constellation of Insights Collaborators
Rick Kelly
GRIT

The Expanding Constellation of Insights Collaborators

Insights no longer flow top-down. GRIT data shows a connected, data-literate ecosystem where analytics, marketing, and research collaborate to learn.

Rick Kelly

Rick Kelly

Chief Strategy Officer at Fuel Cycle

From Task Automation to Transformation: Aligning Leaders and ICs in the GenAI Era
Ali Henriques
GRIT

From Task Automation to Transformation: Aligning Leaders and ICs in the GenAI Era

Economic strain meets AI opportunity: GRIT and Qualtrics data show researchers adopting GenAI to automate tasks and sustain insights performance.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Executive Director of Qualtrics Edge at Qualtrics

Brand Side Roles and Teams – A View of Today and What Is Ahead?
Alain Briancon, PhD.
GRIT

Brand Side Roles and Teams – A View of Today and What Is Ahead?

AI is blurring lines between researchers and analysts. GRIT reveals analysts driving AI adoption while researchers uphold methodology and quality.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Vice President of Research & Data Science Research Sciences at Dynata

Owning Our Destiny: A Strategic Response to Supplier Pressures
Matthew Lintern
GRIT

Owning Our Destiny: A Strategic Response to Supplier Pressures

The insights supply side faces structural shifts, not trends. Agencies must prove their value through sharper connection, creativity, and innovation.

Matthew Lintern

Matthew Lintern

Global CEO at MMR Research

The Learning Professional: Redefining the Architecture of Human Intelligence
Dushyant Gupta
GRIT

The Learning Professional: Redefining the Architecture of Human Intelligence

AI is reshaping research, but the biggest shift is human. Borderless Access explores how empathy and analytics unite in the age of intelligence.

Dushyant Gupta

Dushyant Gupta

Chief Operating Officer at Borderless Access

Bias-Free and Insight-Rich! Why Conversational AI Is the Future of Market Research
Hanna Krazhan
GRIT

Bias-Free and Insight-Rich! Why Conversational AI Is the Future of Market Research

Even great moderators carry bias. Discover how phrasing and group dynamics quietly steer conversations and influence research outcomes.

Hanna Krazhan

Hanna Krazhan

Chief Commercial Officer at Yasna

Beyond the Divide: Why Integration, Not Specialization, Defines the Future of Insights
Mary Lois Smith
GRIT

Beyond the Divide: Why Integration, Not Specialization, Defines the Future of Insights

Tech and service models are converging. GRIT reveals that true innovation now depends on integrating technology, data, and human interpretation.

Mary Lois Smith

Mary Lois Smith

VP, Market Research at Suzy

Strategic & Financial Implications for Market Leaders
Elaine Riddell
GRIT

Strategic & Financial Implications for Market Leaders

AI adoption drives a permanent market shift. GRIT 2025 reveals tech-led growth and steep declines among service-led research providers.

Elaine Riddell

Elaine Riddell

Managing Director at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

Rebuilding Trust: Why “Good Enough” Insights Aren’t Good Enough Anymore
Laura Pulito
GRIT

Rebuilding Trust: Why “Good Enough” Insights Aren’t Good Enough Anymore

The insights industry faces a trust crisis. GRIT shows it’s not a tech issue but a relationship one—authenticity must replace efficiency.

Laura Pulito

Laura Pulito

Vice President of Research at Recollective Inc.

Innovation Isn’t About Being First, It’s About Removing Friction
Matilda Sarah
GRIT

Innovation Isn’t About Being First, It’s About Removing Friction

The 2025 GRIT Report shows true innovation isn’t just about AI—it’s about reducing friction between data and decisions through clarity and collaborati...

Matilda Sarah

Matilda Sarah

Co-Founder + VP Sales & Marketing at Displayr

Who Really Decides (For Now)? Mapping the Power Structure Behind Insights Decisions
Andrew Reid
GRIT

Who Really Decides (For Now)? Mapping the Power Structure Behind Insights Decisions

Technology is transforming who knows the customer best. Amid AI and data floods, human-centered insights remain brands’ strongest advantage.

Andrew Reid

Andrew Reid

CEO and Founder at Rival Group

From Efficiency to Empathy: Reclaiming What Makes Insights Strategic
Aneesh Dhawan
GRIT

From Efficiency to Empathy: Reclaiming What Makes Insights Strategic

The GRIT Report reveals shrinking budgets and rising pressure. Insights leaders must balance AI efficiency with empathy to stay connected and relevant...

Aneesh Dhawan

Aneesh Dhawan

Co-founder & CEO at Knit

Empowerment Isn’t a Tool. It’s a Partnership.
Stephanie Vance
GRIT

Empowerment Isn’t a Tool. It’s a Partnership.

The DIY boom gave research speed but not clarity. Learn how aytm helps brands blend technology with expertise for smarter, strategy-driven insights.

Stephanie Vance

Stephanie Vance

VP, Customer Experience & Research Strategy at aytm

The Sea Change: Insights from the 2025 GRIT Business Outlook
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Sea Change: Insights from the 2025 GRIT Business Outlook

GRIT’s Business Outlook reveals a research industry at a crossroads—tech-driven, cost-conscious, and demanding insights that drive real decisions.

Elaine Riddell

Elaine Riddell

Managing Director at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

The Great AI Pivot: How Market Research Is Reinventing Itself (Without Losing Its Soul)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Great AI Pivot: How Market Research Is Reinventing Itself (Without Losing Its Soul)

The 2025 GRIT Report reveals AI’s rise—and the trust crisis it brings. Can market research balance speed with authentic human understanding?

Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy

Chief Advisor for Insights and Development at Greenbook

From Claimed to Confirmed: Elevating Research Integrity with Verified Buyers
Kim Solana
GRIT

From Claimed to Confirmed: Elevating Research Integrity with Verified Buyers

Claimed data is flawed. Learn how Verified Buyers from Numerator ensure accuracy, reduce noise, and drive decision-ready consumer insights.

Kim Solana

Kim Solana

VP, Survey at Numerator

Tech-First, Client-Centric: The Full-Service Model Comes of Age
Matilda Sarah
GRIT

Tech-First, Client-Centric: The Full-Service Model Comes of Age

Full-service research is evolving—tech-driven, modular, and client-centric. Discover why it’s now the dominant strategy in today’s insights landscape.

Matilda Sarah

Matilda Sarah

Co-Founder + VP Sales & Marketing at Displayr

For Researchers, Artificial Intelligence is Inevitable
Rick Kelly
GRIT

For Researchers, Artificial Intelligence is Inevitable

AI is reshaping market research. Learn why AI-native platforms are transforming workflows, cutting costs, and redefining the role of the researcher.

Rick Kelly

Rick Kelly

Chief Strategy Officer at Fuel Cycle

Digital Qual is Not a Replica — It’s a Reinvention
Laura Pulito
GRIT

Digital Qual is Not a Replica — It’s a Reinvention

Qual is evolving. Discover how platforms like Recollective are reshaping qualitative research with AI, asynchronous tools, and scalable insights.

Laura Pulito

Laura Pulito

Vice President of Research at Recollective Inc.

Fixing the Ship while Sailing It: Slow Change in Survey World
Cam Wall
GRIT

Fixing the Ship while Sailing It: Slow Change in Survey World

Survey quality is in crisis. Discover trends in microsurveys, chatbots, and best practices that can restore trust in online research data.

Cam Wall

Cam Wall

President at Ola Surveys

Leveling the Three-Legged Stool of Faster, Cheaper and Better
Jeff Claypoole
GRIT

Leveling the Three-Legged Stool of Faster, Cheaper and Better

As price sensitivity rises, buyers still prioritize data quality. Learn how AI boosts both efficiency and insight while strengthening vendor partnersh...

Jeff Claypoole

Jeff Claypoole

Managing Director, North America at Toluna

Smarter Research Begins Here: AI That’s Built for B2B
Sascha Eder
GRIT

Smarter Research Begins Here: AI That’s Built for B2B

NewtonX shares how AI-driven tools like Hub Researcher are advancing B2B insights, improving data quality, and redefining research at scale.

Sascha Eder

Sascha Eder

CEO & Co-Founder at NewtonX

What’s Hot Isn’t Just What’s New—It’s What’s Next
Alan White
GRIT

What’s Hot Isn’t Just What’s New—It’s What’s Next

GRIT reveals how AI, gamification & chatbots are reshaping research with authentic, engaging methods—especially for connecting with teen audiences.

Alan White

Alan White

Vice President, Strategic Research & Data Analytics at TeenVoice

The Rise of the Strategic Insight Consultant: Connecting Knowledge to Growth
Andy Buckley
GRIT

The Rise of the Strategic Insight Consultant: Connecting Knowledge to Growth

AI and qual-at-scale methods are transforming insights. The future lies in strategic consultants who turn multi-source data into business impact fast.

Andy Buckley

Andy Buckley

Sr. Go-to-Market Partner at Human8

GRIT’s Hottest Methods Confirm the Rise of Agile, Iterative Research—And Suzy is Already There
Mary Lois Smith
GRIT

GRIT’s Hottest Methods Confirm the Rise of Agile, Iterative Research—And Suzy is Already There

Suzy uses AI to power agile, fraud-proof research with tools like Suzy Speaks, Signals, and Biotic—reshaping how brands gather and act on insights.

Mary Lois Smith

Mary Lois Smith

VP, Market Research at Suzy

From Tech Hype to Insight Value: What 2025 Demands
Ruchika Gupta
GRIT

From Tech Hype to Insight Value: What 2025 Demands

AI is reshaping insights. Borderless Access blends human expertise with AI innovation to deliver faster, smarter, and more authentic consumer research...

Ruchika Gupta

Ruchika Gupta

CEO at Borderless Access

Market Research in the Age of AI: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Alain Briancon, PhD.
GRIT

Market Research in the Age of AI: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

AI is revolutionizing market research—powering personalization, segmentation, and strategy while reshaping how insights are created and applied.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Vice President of Research & Data Science Research Sciences at Dynata

Smarter Insights, Faster Pace: AI's Breakthrough in Market Research
Ali Henriques
GRIT

Smarter Insights, Faster Pace: AI's Breakthrough in Market Research

AI is reshaping market research—accelerating workflows, enabling synthetic data, and augmenting human insight for faster, deeper understanding.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Executive Director of Qualtrics Edge at Qualtrics

Insight is Evolving…Are We Evolving With It?
Hakan Yurdakul
GRIT

Insight is Evolving…Are We Evolving With It?

The line between research and analytics is blurring. Hybrid teams and connected thinking are shaping faster, deeper, and more impactful insights.

Hakan Yurdakul

Hakan Yurdakul

CEO at BoltChatAI

The Sea Change Is Here: Adapt or Get Left Behind
GRIT

The Sea Change Is Here: Adapt or Get Left Behind

The insights industry is undergoing a seismic shift—AI, M&A, and tech-led models now define survival, growth, and dominance in a tighter budget era.

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Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

Not Just Another Tech: Helping Deliver the Grit Report Year After Year
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

Not Just Another Tech: Helping Deliver the Grit Report Year After Year

New AI platforms promise to simplify research by cutting daily tasks—but do they truly deliver? Explore the real impact of AI on researchers’ workflow...

Torbjörn Andersson

Torbjörn Andersson

Managing Director for Market Research at Forsta

Embracing AI in Everyday Life: A Path Forward
Laura Pulito
GRIT

Embracing AI in Everyday Life: A Path Forward

AI shapes daily life and the insights industry. Professionals are optimistic, balancing AI’s potential with a measured, practical approach to adoption...

Laura Pulito

Laura Pulito

Vice President of Research at Recollective Inc.

Staying Ahead of the Curve: How AI is Transforming Insights
Thibault Cousot
GRIT

Staying Ahead of the Curve: How AI is Transforming Insights

Discover how AI is transforming market research with faster insights and accuracy. Stay competitive by embracing the latest in technology integration.

Thibault Cousot

Thibault Cousot

Senior Vice President, Head of Product at Behaviorally

Trackers: Building Block to Develop Comprehensive, Successful Business Strategy
Mary Emerson Baker
GRIT

Trackers: Building Block to Develop Comprehensive, Successful Business Strategy

Trackers are key to understanding brand health and trends. Combining quantitative and qualitative insights reveals the 'why' behind consumer behavior,...

Mary Emerson Baker

Mary Emerson Baker

VP, Market Research at Suzy

AI: Powerful Tools to Augment Human Capability
Ali Henriques
GRIT

AI: Powerful Tools to Augment Human Capability

AI in everyday life reveals optimism for AI’s benefits in data insights, but skepticism persists, highlighting its complex impact on personal and prof...

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Executive Director of Qualtrics Edge at Qualtrics

Advancing Market Research through AI: Addressing Key Challenges in the Research Industry
Ian Brocklehurst
GRIT

Advancing Market Research through AI: Addressing Key Challenges in the Research Industry

AI and ML are transforming market research, boosting efficiency, data quality, and productivity. Discover how innovation is reshaping the industry lan...

Ian Brocklehurst

Ian Brocklehurst

EVP, Product and Marketing at Dynata

B2B Market Research in the Age of AI: How NewtonX is Changing the Industry
Sascha Eder
GRIT

B2B Market Research in the Age of AI: How NewtonX is Changing the Industry

NewtonX partners with GRIT 2024 to deliver AI-powered, accurate B2B research data, setting the standard for quality insights that drive impactful busi...

Sascha Eder

Sascha Eder

CEO & Co-Founder at NewtonX

The Rise of Full-Service Research Suppliers
Matilda Sarah
GRIT

The Rise of Full-Service Research Suppliers

Businesses seek comprehensive insights quickly, driving demand for full-service research suppliers who can efficiently handle all data needs in one so...

Matilda Sarah

Matilda Sarah

Co-Founder + VP Sales & Marketing at Displayr

Navigating the Crossroads of Change
GRIT

Navigating the Crossroads of Change

Explore key strategies and insights shaping the future of the analytics sector. Industry leaders must stay alert to critical trends for success in the...

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Gen2 Advisors

 The Rapidly Expanding Universe of Insights
Rick Kelly
GRIT

The Rapidly Expanding Universe of Insights

Market research shifts as insights engage over 4 functions, expanding beyond traditional teams to foster active collaboration and influence across ind...

Rick Kelly

Rick Kelly

Chief Strategy Officer at Fuel Cycle

 Redefining Insights for a Dynamic Future through Innovation and Collaboration
Ruchika Gupta
GRIT

Redefining Insights for a Dynamic Future through Innovation and Collaboration

Discover how AI, machine learning, and automation are transforming the insights industry, driving innovation, and enabling impactful strategies for bu...

Ruchika Gupta

Ruchika Gupta

CEO at Borderless Access

 Meeting Project Objectives: Focusing on Client Delight
Bobby Stevenson
GRIT

Meeting Project Objectives: Focusing on Client Delight

Explore why true partnerships in market research go beyond briefs, aiming to turn satisfaction into delight with deep analysis and actionable recommen...

Bobby Stevenson

Bobby Stevenson

Executive Vice President, Client Success and Head of Research at Nailbiter

Sample Marketplaces, Programmatic Sample and the Economy of Fraud
Greg Matheson
GRIT

Sample Marketplaces, Programmatic Sample and the Economy of Fraud

Discover sample marketplaces, programmatic sampling shaping online industry, impacting fraud economy on our site.

Greg Matheson

Greg Matheson

Co-CEO at Quest Mindshare

Why Insights Improve When Survey Respondents Pay You
Narek Vardanyan
GRIT

Why Insights Improve When Survey Respondents Pay You

Gain insights on customer profiles, pricing, & product usage with our survey platform. Incentivize with deposit payments for accurate data & feedback.

Narek Vardanyan

Narek Vardanyan

CEO at Prelaunch.com

Principles to Follow for Success with Synthetic Sample
Neil  Dixit
GRIT

Principles to Follow for Success with Synthetic Sample

Embrace the future of market research by combining human insights and reliable synthetic samples for unbiased research and enhanced brand perception.

Neil  Dixit

Neil Dixit

Founder and CEO at Panoplai

Surveying the Future: Thoughts on Market Research in the Digital Age
Steve Seiferheld
GRIT

Surveying the Future: Thoughts on Market Research in the Digital Age

Discover the significance of online surveys in the digital era, adapting to evolving user behaviors with a focus on data quality and innovative strate...

Steve Seiferheld

Steve Seiferheld

Sr. Director, Center of Excellence Research & Design Strategy at Suzy

Tomorrow’s Business Today With an Intelligent Data Strategy
Torbjörn Andersson
GRIT

Tomorrow’s Business Today With an Intelligent Data Strategy

Prioritize data ownership and platform selection for informed decisions. Stay competitive with a robust data strategy for AI integration and tangible ...

Torbjörn Andersson

Torbjörn Andersson

Managing Director for Market Research at Forsta

Market Research Merry-Go-Round: Not So Merry
GRIT

Market Research Merry-Go-Round: Not So Merry

Explore the intricate landscape of market research metrics through The GRIT Report, highlighting the hurdles organizations face in achieving their goa...

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Gen2 Advisors

Embracing Innovation: The Transformative Impact of the ‘Hottest Technologies’ in Market Research
Kathryn Topp
GRIT

Embracing Innovation: The Transformative Impact of the ‘Hottest Technologies’ in Market Research

Discover the future of market research with chatbots and synthetic samples. Enhance insights, reduce costs, and overcome data collection challenges.

Kathryn Topp

Kathryn Topp

Founder & CEO at Yabble