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Kristi Zuhlke: Stop Talking About AI and Start Building
CEO Series

Kristi Zuhlke: Stop Talking About AI and Start Building

Explore Kristi Zuhlke's practical approach to AI, synthetic consumers, and how insights teams can st...

Ethical by Design: The Questions Every Mixed-Method Research Team Should Be Asking
Research Methodologies

Ethical by Design: The Questions Every Mixed-Method Research Team Should Be Asking

Explore the ethical questions researchers should ask when combining surveys, interviews, AI analysis, synthetic data, and behavioral tracking in mixed...

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

The Future Role of Communications Is Taking Shape
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

The Future Role of Communications Is Taking Shape

Communications teams face rising pressure to prove impact. As AI accelerates content, data-driven insights are becoming essential for defensible decis...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Holland Martini
GRIT

We Built a Faster Factory. Now What Are We Producing?

The GRIT Report reveals a tension in research: teams want faster, cheaper methods, yet still rely on deep human insight to avoid losing quality.

Holland Martini

Holland Martini

Chief Insights Officer at GoodQues

Janice Caston
GRIT

Insights Depend on Human Participation and Trust

The GRIT 2026 data shows quality infrastructure still matters most, with trusted panels and fraud detection remaining essential in AI-driven research.

Janice Caston

Janice Caston

EVP Marketing at Dynata

The AI Divide: Navigating the New Research Landscape
Focus on APAC

The AI Divide: Navigating the New Research Landscape

A 2026 industry survey explores how AI-enabled agencies are reshaping market research, from workflows and skills to client expectations and value crea...

Piers Lee

Piers Lee

Founder and Managing Director at Novema

Hidden Bias in Synthetic Research: How GenAI Can Undermine DEI in Market Insights—And What To Do About It
Inclusive Insights

Hidden Bias in Synthetic Research: How GenAI Can Undermine DEI in Market Insights—And What To Do About It

Generative AI can transform research, but hidden bias risks distorting insights. Learn how inclusive data and oversight support fair, trustworthy outc...

Catherine Schwartz

Catherine Schwartz

Marketing & E-commerce Specialist

Adam Bai of Panoplai on Shaping the Future of Insights
Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

AI Agents Are Here to Run the Research Workflow, but Researchers Make Sure It Leads Somewhere Worthwhile
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

AI Agents Are Here to Run the Research Workflow, but Researchers Make Sure It Leads Somewhere Worthwhile

Agentic AI is reshaping market research with end-to-end automation. The future belongs to researchers who guide the questions and standards.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Head of Market Research at Qualtrics

From Panels to Behavioral AI: Vin DeRobertis on the Future of Insights
CEO Series

From Panels to Behavioral AI: Vin DeRobertis on the Future of Insights

Generation Lab President Vin DeRobertis discusses behavioral data, AI, synthetic insights, and the e...

AI In Market Research Is Meaningless Unless It Changes Commercial Outcomes
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI In Market Research Is Meaningless Unless It Changes Commercial Outcomes

AI only matters in market research when it improves decisions, shapes investment, and increases the odds of market success.

Abigail Stuart

Abigail Stuart

Founding Partner at Day One Strategy

A.I.: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Executive Insights

A.I.: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

AI is reshaping data and business structures. Will your transformation balance speed with rigor, trust, and authentic decision-making?

Finn Raben

Finn Raben

Founder at Amplifi Consulting

The Research Stack Has a New Layer: Synthetic. Here's Where It Actually Belongs.
Data Science

Partner Content

The Research Stack Has a New Layer: Synthetic. Here's Where It Actually Belongs.

Synthetic panels built on validated human data reduce early-stage testing waste, helping teams extend the value of every research dollar.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Head of Market Research at Qualtrics

 Synthetic Hype vs. Reality: Where AI in Insights Is Actually Heading
The Exchange

Synthetic Hype vs. Reality: Where AI in Insights Is Actually Heading

In the Exchange episode 127, Karen Lynch and Lenny Murphy unpack synthetic data, AI limits, and the ...

Optimistic, but Not Yet Ready: What Our Latest MRII Study Reveals about the Future of Insights
Executive Insights

Optimistic, but Not Yet Ready: What Our Latest MRII Study Reveals about the Future of Insights

Market Research Institute International study finds an optimistic field despite AI lag and skill gaps. The future belongs to those who turn insights i...

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

The Future Role of the Researcher Is Taking Shape
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Future Role of the Researcher Is Taking Shape

As AI accelerates research, the insights role isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving. Discover how researchers shift from creators to guardians of quality ...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

What Synthetic Research Can Do Now, and What It Still Can’t
Data Science

What Synthetic Research Can Do Now, and What It Still Can’t

Synthetic research is evolving fast. Beyond the hype, what can it truly do well today — and where does it still fall short for insights teams?

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Who Do You Trust? Rethinking Data, AI, and Decision Making
The Exchange

Who Do You Trust? Rethinking Data, AI, and Decision Making

Synthetic data is becoming core infrastructure. Explore new tools, AI agents, and the real challenge...

AI in Market Research: How Leadership and Insights Are Evolving
CEO Series

AI in Market Research: How Leadership and Insights Are Evolving

How AI is reshaping market research, leadership, and decision-making—plus what it means for the futu...

Qualtrics X4 and the New Questions Facing Insights Leaders
Insights Industry News

Qualtrics X4 and the New Questions Facing Insights Leaders

Qualtrics X4 2026 marked a pivot from AI hype to trust and action. Explore how insights leaders navigate synthetic research and the evolving role of j...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Why AI Means We Need to Double Down on Insight Communication
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Why AI Means We Need to Double Down on Insight Communication

GRIT shows clients want better insight communication, business connection, and internal advocacy. In 2026, AI can help teams amplify impact and influe...

Alex Holmes

Alex Holmes

Director at Shape Insight

Why Data Quality Still Requires the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World
The Prompt

Why Data Quality Still Requires the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World

As AI and synthetic data scale research, human oversight remains essential to ensure data quality, trust, and credible decisions.

Marco Otero

Marco Otero

Vice President Sales at Cint

Why Market Research Risks Losing Its Seat at the Decision-Making Table
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

Why Market Research Risks Losing Its Seat at the Decision-Making Table

Cint’s Phil Ahad warns that brands are bypassing research due to speed, cost, and quality. Can the insights industry evolve fast enough?

Phil Ahad

Phil Ahad

Managing Director, Data at Cint

Testing Synthetic Data Against Academic Benchmarks: A Replication Study
Data Science

Partner Content

Testing Synthetic Data Against Academic Benchmarks: A Replication Study

Qualtrics examines how synthetic data performs against academic benchmarks, addressing trust and validation gaps in AI-driven research.

Derrick McLean, PhD

Derrick McLean, PhD

Product Scientist, Edge COE at Qualtrics

Reimagining Product Testing with AI & Synthetic Data
Product Development

Reimagining Product Testing with AI & Synthetic Data

Explore AI and next-gen tools transforming product and concept testing. See live demos and learn how teams move faster from ideas to evidence.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research
Data Science

Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research

Synthetic data explained: how researchers use augmented sample to boost power, protect privacy, and move faster.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Digital Twins Are the New A/B Test—But Most Executives Can’t Define Them
Research Methodologies

Digital Twins Are the New A/B Test—But Most Executives Can’t Define Them

Discover how B2B leaders are leveraging digital twins to gain a competitive edge. This report clarifies misconceptions and offers actionable insights.

Neil  Dixit

Neil Dixit

Founder and CEO at Panoplai

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

Inside Morning Consult: AI and the Future of Insights
CEO Series

Inside Morning Consult: AI and the Future of Insights

Morning Consult CEO Michael Ramlet joins Lenny Murphy to unpack real-time data, AI, and synthetic in...

The Value of Time in Research: How AI Shifts the Equation
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Value of Time in Research: How AI Shifts the Equation

The real ROI of research is insights per minute. AI-driven qual, quant, and synthetic data boost efficiency and elevate decision impact.

Jason Talwar

Jason Talwar

Principal VP, Methods & Innovation at NewtonX

From Data to Decisions: How Synthetic Data, Custom Agents, and Human Co-Creation Will Shape the Future
Data Science

From Data to Decisions: How Synthetic Data, Custom Agents, and Human Co-Creation Will Shape the Future

Synthetic data, AI agents, and human-AI co-creation are key to cutting through hype and helping insights teams make faster, better decisions.

Thor Olof Philogène

Thor Olof Philogène

CEO & Founder at Stravito