Appinio Research
The Market Research blog is written by Appinio’s research consultants, who specialize in developing and advancing modern market research methods. As the minds behind Appinio’s advanced methodological toolkit, they design, test, and implement innovative research approaches directly within the Appinio platform. Constantly up to date with the latest developments in market research, they actively share their expertise through webinars, masterclasses, and panel discussions. Many of the team members also teach at universities and contribute to academic research, with studies published in scholarly literature and industry-specific journals. Their work bridges academic rigor with practical application, making complex research methods accessible, actionable, and relevant for real-world decision-making. An example scientific paper of our Director of Research Louise Leitsch together with the University of Amsterdam can be found here. One of her masterclasses from the OMR 2025 in Hamburg here.
30.04.2026 | 16min read
Market research trends in the tech industry: What's changing in 2026
27.01.2026 | 4min read
Six career tips for market researchers in the AI era
02.12.2025 | 5min read
MRMW 2025: Event Recap
23.02.2026 | 5min read
Smart buying moments: How CEPs help your brand grow
23.02.2026 | 8min read
The power of market research: How McCain conquered the market with CEPs
26.01.2026 | 5min read
Blending machine learning and human expertise for high-quality research data
02.12.2025 | 5min read
Trustly uses Appinio’s insights to revolutionize utility bill payments
20.03.2025 | 9min read
Track Your Customer Retention & Brand Metrics for Post-Holiday Success
30.10.2025 | 10min read
Creative Checkup – Optimize Advertising Slogans & Creatives for ROI
14.01.2025 | 10min read
Get your brand Holiday Ready: 4 Essential Steps to Smash your Q4
20.03.2025 | 9min read
Beyond Demographics: Psychographics power in target group identification
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is Convenience Sampling? Definition, Method, Examples
10.11.2025 | 9min read
Finding the optimal price for your Black Friday & Christmas promotions
30.10.2025 | 35min read
What is Brand Architecture? Models, Strategy, Examples
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is Voice of the Customer (VoC)? Program, Examples
14.01.2025 | 31min read
What is Employee Experience (EX) and How to Improve It?
16.04.2026 | 15min read
Revolutionizing Brand Health with Mental Availability: key takeaways
14.01.2025 | 30min read
360-Degree Feedback: Survey, Process, Software, Examples
30.04.2026 | 30min read
What is ANOVA Test? Definition, Types, Examples
30.04.2026 | 32min read
Environmental Analysis: Definition, Steps, Tools, Examples
14.01.2025 | 34min read
Marketing Mix: The 4 Ps of Marketing & How to Use Them?
30.04.2026 | 26min read
Multistage Sampling: Definition, Guide, Examples
30.04.2026 | 36min read
VRIO Framework: Definition, Analysis, Examples
02.04.2025 | 35min read
Brand Development: Definition, Process, Strategies, Examples
15.12.2025 | 8min read
Future Flavors: How Burger King nailed Concept Testing with Predictive Insights
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is a Pulse Survey? Definition, Types, Questions
14.01.2025 | 29min read
Pareto Analysis: Definition, Pareto Chart, Examples
26.01.2026 | 32min read
What is Systematic Sampling? Definition, Types, Examples
30.10.2025 | 31min read
Time Series Analysis: Definition, Types, Techniques, Examples
30.04.2026 | 32min read
Experimental Research: Definition, Types, Design, Examples
30.04.2026 | 29min read
Interval Scale: Definition, Characteristics, Examples
14.01.2025 | 29min read
What is Qualitative Observation? Definition, Types, Examples
30.04.2026 | 31min read
What is a Perceptual Map and How to Make One? (+ Template)
17.03.2025 | 37min read
Targeted Advertising: Definition, Benefits, Examples
13.03.2026 | 26min read
Quota Sampling: Definition, Types, Methods, Examples
14.01.2025 | 34min read
What is Market Share? Definition, Formula, Examples
14.01.2025 | 35min read
What is Data Analysis? Definition, Tools, Examples
14.01.2025 | 29min read
What is a Confidence Interval and How to Calculate It?
30.10.2025 | 29min read
What is Field Research? Definition, Types, Methods, Examples
14.01.2025 | 29min read
What is Cluster Sampling? Definition, Methods, Examples
16.04.2026 | 27min read
Cross-Tabulation Analysis: A Full Guide (+ Examples)
30.04.2026 | 28min read
What is Sampling Error? Definition, Types, Examples
30.04.2026 | 28min read
Situational Analysis: Definition, Methods, Process, Examples
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is Ad Hoc Analysis and Reporting? Process, Examples
14.01.2025 | 28min read
What is Predictive Modeling? Definition, Types, Techniques
30.10.2025 | 31min read
What is Brand Equity? Definition, Measurement, Examples
30.04.2026 | 24min read
Discrete vs. Continuous Data: Differences and Examples
14.01.2025 | 30min read
What is Sentiment Analysis? Guide, Tools, Uses, Examples
14.01.2025 | 21min read
What is Behavioral Segmentation? Definition, Types, Examples
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is a Control Group? Definition, Uses, Examples
14.01.2025 | 30min read
What is Correlational Research? (+ Design, Examples)
14.01.2025 | 31min read
What is Statistical Analysis? Types, Methods, Software, Examples
19.08.2025 | 32min read
What is Benchmarking? Definition, Software, Examples
14.01.2025 | 32min read
What is Nominal Data? Definition, Characteristics, Examples
30.04.2026 | 33min read
Causal Research: Definition, Design, Tips, Examples
13.01.2025 | 36min read
Internal Validity in Research: Definition, Threats, Examples
13.01.2025 | 40min read
What is UX Research? Methods, Process, Tools, Examples
30.04.2026 | 38min read
What is Trend Analysis? Definition, Formula, Examples
30.04.2026 | 36min read
What is Empirical Research? Definition, Methods, Examples
08.10.2024 | 42min read
What is Product Positioning? Definition, Template, Examples
13.01.2025 | 34min read
What is Ordinal Data? Definition, Analysis, Examples
12.08.2024 | 38min read
What is Meta-Analysis? Definition, Research & Examples
12.08.2024 | 30min read
Customer Experience Management (CXM): Strategy, Software, Examples
03.06.2025 | 35min read
What is Interaction Design? Principles, Process, Examples
13.01.2025 | 30min read
What is Stratified Random Sampling? Definition, Method, Examples
30.04.2026 | 46min read
What is Inferential Statistics? Definition, Types, Examples
13.01.2025 | 29min read
What is a Longitudinal Study? Definition, Types, Examples
30.04.2026 | 34min read
What is Packaging Design? Process, Examples, Trends
30.04.2026 | 35min read
What is Applied Research? Definition, Types, Examples | Appinio Blog
14.03.2025 | 37min read
What is Ethnographic Research? Definition, Methods, Examples
13.01.2025 | 34min read
What is Product-Market Fit? Definition, Process, Examples
19.08.2025 | 35min read
What is a PESTEL Analysis? Definition, Factors, Examples
30.10.2025 | 44min read
How to Come Up With a Brand Name? (+ Examples)
13.01.2025 | 40min read
What is Cost-Benefit Analysis? Definition, Examples
30.04.2026 | 37min read
Quasi-Experimental Design: Definition, Types, Examples
13.01.2025 | 31min read
Close-Ended Questions: Definition, Types, Examples
07.10.2024 | 35min read
What is a Heatmap? Types, How It Works, Examples
11.09.2024 | 44min read
How to Collect Customer Feedback? Tools, Examples
13.01.2025 | 17min read
Corporate Social Responsibility: How to avoid Greenwashing, Pinkwashing & beyond
28.04.2026 | 40min read
What is Representativeness Heuristic? Definition, Examples
28.01.2026 | 14min read
Cluster analysis: Insights into target groups, markets & products
13.01.2025 | 9min read
Unveiling the Nexus: 9 Fundamentals of AI Revolutionizing Market Research
28.01.2026 | 16min read
Factor analysis: decipher complex data and make better decisions
25.07.2024 | 39min read
How to Calculate Statistical Significance? (+ Examples)
13.01.2025 | 42min read
What is A/B Testing? Guide, Tools, Examples
27.03.2025 | 33min read
Weighting Survey Data: Methods, Process, Examples
13.01.2025 | 28min read
What is Analysis Paralysis and How to Overcome It?
19.03.2025 | 40min read
What is a Usability Test and How to Conduct It?
06.09.2024 | 37min read
What is Descriptive Statistics? Definition, Types, Examples
13.01.2025 | 29min read
What is Root Cause Analysis? Process, Tools, Examples
27.08.2024 | 29min read
What is Categorical Data? Definition, Types, Examples
30.04.2026 | 43min read
How to Conduct an Industry Analysis? Steps, Template, Examples
10.01.2025 | 35min read
What is Data Collection? Methods, Types, Tools, Examples
30.04.2026 | 30min read
What is Correlation Analysis? Definition, Process, Examples
30.10.2025 | 33min read
What is Thematic Analysis and How to Do It Step-By-Step?
10.01.2025 | 35min read
What is Gap Analysis? Steps, Template, Examples
10.01.2025 | 32min read
How to Create a Customer Journey Map? Template, Examples
10.01.2025 | 32min read
What is FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)? A 2024 Guide
30.04.2026 | 36min read
What is Comparative Analysis and How to Conduct It? (+ Examples)
10.01.2025 | 39min read
What is a Decision Tree & How to Make One (+ Template)
10.01.2025 | 27min read
What is a Cross Sectional Study? Design, Uses, Examples
30.04.2026 | 40min read
8 Types of Research Bias and How to Avoid Them?
10.01.2025 | 29min read
How to Find Your Target Audience in 2025? (+ Examples)
30.04.2026 | 31min read
Exploratory Research: Definition, Types, Examples
01.12.2025 | 18min read
Key Driver Analysis: Your Ultimate Setup Guide
02.08.2024 | 22min read
What is Sampling Bias? Definition, Types, Examples
10.01.2025 | 33min read
Top Research Methods in 2025: Types, Examples
10.01.2025 | 32min read
How to Conduct a Market Analysis? (+ Examples)
10.01.2025 | 24min read
Psychographic Segmentation: A 2025 Guide (+ Examples)
10.01.2025 | 25min read
What is Market Segmentation? Types, Benefits, Examples
10.01.2025 | 29min read
What is a Feasibility Study and How to Conduct It? (+ Examples)
10.01.2025 | 19min read
What is a Target Market and How to Find Yours?
30.04.2026 | 14min read
What is Secondary Research? Types, Methods, Examples
10.01.2025 | 11min read
What is Primary Research? Types, Methods, Examples
28.04.2026 | 21min read
What is a Focus Group and How to Conduct It? (+ Examples)
19.08.2025 | 21min read
How to Create a Customer Profile? (+ Template & Examples)
10.01.2025 | 22min read
Demographic Segmentation: Definition, How-To, Examples
21.03.2025 | 27min read
What is Research Design? Elements, Types, Examples
10.01.2025 | 18min read
How to Ask Open-Ended Questions? Examples, Advantages
04.04.2025 | 9min read
The Semantic Differential Scale: The Power of Perceptions in Market Research
24.11.2025 | 11min read
The Ansoff Matrix: Exploring growth opportunities
17.12.2024 | 8min read
Mystery Shopping for Beginners: Enhancing Customer Experience
10.01.2025 | 8min read
Regression analysis: Precise Forecasts and Predictions
10.01.2025 | 13min read
Qualitative & Quantitative Survey Methods: Online Surveys for your needs
10.01.2025 | 9min read
The Delphi Method: Unlocking the Power of Expert Forecasts
10.01.2025 | 12min read
Target Market Expansion – How to grow by expanding your target market
19.08.2025 | 15min read
SWOT analysis - What is and how to conduct it?
10.01.2025 | 18min read
Sample Size Calculator and Margin of Error: The Ultimate Guide
20.03.2025 | 34min read
What is Market Research? Types, Tools, Examples
10.01.2025 | 13min read
Design-Test: How to test a Design properly?
27.01.2026 | 8min read
How to use HR surveys?
10.01.2025 | 12min read
The Survey Guide - How to Design a Professional Questionnaire
24.02.2026 | 10min read
Implicit Testing - How implicit association tests work
27.03.2025 | 16min read
7 Steps to a Successful Target Audience Analysis
27.03.2025 | 12min read
Competitive Analysis
10.01.2025 | 7min read
Quality Criteria of a Survey for Market Research
27.03.2025 | 8min read
Pricing Analysis: The Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity Meter
10.11.2025 | 9min read
Measuring Brand Image
10.01.2025 | 11min read
KANO Analysis: The Complete Guide
30.10.2025 | 11min read
Identify unknown potential with the TURF Analysis
27.03.2025 | 13min read
Conjoint Analysis: a comprehensive practical guide
22.07.2024 | 7min read
Preference measurement: Maximum Difference Scaling
27.03.2025 | 14min read
Measuring Customer Satisfaction
10.01.2025 | 7min read
Logo-Test: How to Test a new Logo Design?
24.02.2026 | 9min read
4 Steps to a Concept Testing Survey
26.01.2026 | 14min read
Brand Awareness Survey
03.02.2026 | 7min read
Campaign Tracking: How to Measure Advertising Effectiveness
28.04.2026 | 13min read
A Short Guide for Brand Tracking
10.01.2025 | 9min read
Pricing Analysis: The Gabor-Granger Method
27.03.2025 | 15min read
Everything You Need to Know About the Likert Scale
27.03.2025 | 11min read
The Ultimate NPS Guide: All You Need to Know About the Net Promoter Score