Providing solutions at the crossroads of choice.

As decision-making experts, we empower those at the crossroads of choice to fulfill needs, wants, priorities and values.  We uncover and connect you to the dynamics of human decision making to deliver winning insights, strategies and solutions.

To succeed in this world of choice…

…your role within this human system must be shaped by linking deep consumer insight, cultural forces and market dynamics.  But there is a gap between insights and execution that we solve with strategic solutions driven by insights.  Our researchers work together with a trusted team of strategists to shape design and insights to inform, develop, and direct the implementation of the strategy.

Taking an integrated approach.

Research uncovers the meaning behind human choice, answering your questions.

Strategy translates those insights into ideas and frameworks to distinguish, resonate and ultimately provide meaning within the human system.

We don’t offer products. We offer solutions.

We offer solutions that are custom tailored to specific research needs. Our methodological toolbox is well stocked with both qualitative and quantitative solutions along with a full suite of advanced analytics to yield data driven insights that can guide, measure, and manage communications and outreach campaigns.

INSIGHT SOLUTIONS

THE HUMAN: Quantitative

Human Values
Audience Segmentation
Messag Testing + Word Equity
Brand Health + Tracking
Advertising Monitoring

THE HUMAN: Qualitative

Illumination Labs
Triadic Illumination
BrightBoards/Online Communities
Focus Groups
In-Depth-Interviews
Ethnography, Shop-alongs

THE FORCES

Social-scapes
Semiotics
Future Casting

THE MARKET

Communication Audit
Competitive Audit
System Mapping
Forecasting/Sizing

STRATEGY SOLUTIONS

BRAND + ISSUES

Brand Definition
Brand Positioning
Brand Architecture

MARKETING

Communication Architecture
Messaging Architecture
Image Messaging
Reputation/Issues Roadmap
Creative Brief

EXPERIENCE

Customer Journey Mapping
Brand Experience Architecture
Integration Roadmaps

ACTIVATION SOLUTIONS

ADVISORY

Consulting Services
Strategic Planning
Campaign Planning
Communications Playbook

WORKSHOPS

Stakeholder Workshop
Synthesis Workshop
Strategic Planning + Alignment Workshop

VISUALIZATION

Briefs and Visual Constructs
Journey Maps
Segment Profiles
Infographics

Data Quality + Fraud Prevention

We use a disciplined and multi-layered approach with key checkpoints to deliver reliable data from your authentic stakeholders.

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