Kirk Hendrickson considers the trends that will impact market researchers and clients in 2016 in this Media Post article. Ad spending will continue to move to mobile, brands will increase efforts to measure the “experiencing-self” of consumers, consumers expect to “buy anything, anywhere” in the new shopping landscape, big data keeps getting bigger, the increase in video spending parallels the increase in video consumption, and in-store experience is more critical than ever.
Research will be more flexible, customizable, and focused on the “experiencing–self.” In addition, researchers will continue to incorporate innovative technology into their research offerings, and to create a cohesive story for their clients.
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