We are proud to share that The Growth Decision, written by DVJ Insights CEO Lucas Hulsebos, is among the 10 nominees for the PIM Marketingliteratuurprijs 2026 (Marketing Book of the Year) in the Netherlands! The Growth Decision by Lucas Hulsebos For 20 years, PIM (Platform Innovatie in Marketing), the Dutch platform connecting marketing and innovation, has presented this award to recognise authors who contribute new knowledge to the field and encourage marketers to rethink th

London, 7 October 2026 – DVJ Insights has been shortlisted for the 2026 MRS Media Research Award for its new approach to measure the brand-building contribution of influencers and content creators within the total media mix. The recognition is one of two MRS Awards nominations for DVJ Insights this year, alongside a nomination in the Application of Analytics category. Moving beyond engagement metrics As investment shifts towards social platforms, influencers and content creat

London, 7 October 2026 – DVJ Insights has been shortlisted for the 2026 MRS Application of Analytics Award for research investigating which concept-testing metrics validly predict in-market success. The recognition is one of two MRS Awards nominations for DVJ Insights this year, alongside a nomination in the Media Research category. Which metrics predict in-market success? Concept testing plays an important role in deciding which innovations companies launch and invest in. Ye

London, 24 September 2026 – DVJ Insights has been shortlisted for the Quirk’s Award for Global Marketing Research Project for its work on the NIVEA CONNECT COMPASS, a global research programme developed together with NIVEA to better understand loneliness and human connection. The nomination follows DVJ’s recent ESOMAR Award for Best Social Impact Research for the same project, marking another major international recognition for the research and the team behind it. Combining s

London, 22 September, 2026 – DVJ Insights and VodafoneThree have been shortlisted for the Quirk’s Award for Groundbreaking Research Project, recognising a new approach to brand tracking that moves beyond reporting performance to help explain what drives it. The partnership started with a shared ambition: to develop a more meaningful understanding of how consumers relate to brands and to make brand tracking more useful for strategic decision-making. Together, VodafoneThree and

London, 17 September 2026 – DVJ Insights has been shortlisted for three Quirk’s Awards, including Marketing Research Supplier of the Year, recognising the quality and added value behind the company’s continued growth. Alongside the agency nomination, DVJ has been shortlisted with VodafoneThree for Groundbreaking Research Project and with NIVEA for Global Marketing Research Project for NIVEA CONNECT. Quality as a driver for growth For DVJ, the three nominations are an importan

Utrecht, 9 September 2026 – DVJ Insights has won a global ESOMAR Award for Best Social Impact Research for NIVEA CONNECT, recognising their work to understand loneliness better and turn research into meaningful societal action. At the heart of the award-winning work is the NIVEA CONNECT COMPASS, a global research programme conducted among more than 30,000 people across 13 countries. The research set out to make one of society’s most widespread yet often invisible challenges b

Utrecht, 1 September 2026 - DVJ Insights, the global market research agency that has achieved consistent organic growth for more than a decade, announces the appointment of Jolique Weelink as Global Commercial Director. In this role, Jolique will be responsible for shaping and executing DVJ’s global commercial strategy and driving the company’s continued growth. Jolique brings extensive experience in commercial leadership within the international market research industry. Dur

Utrecht, 26 June 2026 – DVJ Insights is proud to announce that Dennis Hulsebos has been named Young Talent of the Year at the Data & Insights Awards in the Netherlands. The award recognises young professionals in the research and insights industry who show courage, think beyond the obvious, and bring fresh and creative ways to move the profession forward. Dennis’ win continues a strong tradition of talent recognition at DVJ Insights. Over the years, several DVJ colleagues hav

Utrecht, 11 June 2026 - DVJ Insights is pleased to welcome Fred Roodbeen to its Dutch team as Client Consultant. With 15 years of experience in market research, Fred further strengthens DVJ’s expertise in brand, communication, innovation and shopper research. Fred joins DVJ with 15 years of experience from MarketResponse, where he started as a Junior Consultant and later progressed to Principal Consultant. Over the years, Fred has worked across both B2C and B2B environment

Stockholm, 2 June 2026 - DVJ Insights is pleased to welcome Malin Larsudd to its Nordic team as Consultant, further strengthening the agency’s expertise in strategic insights, innovation, and shopper research. Malin brings more than 15 years of experience in insights, brand strategy, and consumer understanding, having previously worked with companies such as Coop, Nepa, and Ipsos. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with brands across a variety of industries, help

London, 20 May 2026 - DVJ Insights welcomes Nicola Ball as consultant in the UK, further strengthening its shopper and innovation expertise and supporting continued growth in the region. Nicola brings more than 20 years of experience in shopper research and consultancy. She started her career at Kantar Worldpanel before moving to Australia, where she held shopper and customer insight roles at Colgate-Palmolive and Lion. Most recently, Nicola worked at IGD, where she provide

Utrecht, 5 May 2026 - DVJ Insights welcomes Jantine Cornel and Stefanie Pooyé as consultants in the Netherlands, further strengthening its local consultancy team and supporting continued growth in the region. Jantine brings over 10 years of experience in marketing research. She started her career at MetrixLab (now Toluna) as a researcher and, after around seven years, moved into a commercial role as Client Director. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong affinity f

Copenhagen, 30 April 2026 - DVJ Insights welcomes Lars Brix Bendtsen as client consultant in Denmark, further strengthening its local consultancy team and supporting continued growth in the Nordic region. Lars brings almost 20 years of experience in insights, market research, and business development. He started his career at a GroupM media agency and has since worked as a Partner at Communication Research and as an independent consultant at Loyalty House. He also held role

Madrid, 21 April 2026 , - DVJ Insights welcomes Ariane Längsfeld as a client consultant in Spain, further strengthening its local consultancy team and supporting continued growth in the region. Ariane brings more than 15 years of experience in market research. She has previously held roles at Kantar Insights, MetrixLab, EssenceMediacom and WPP Media, where she supported clients in translating consumer understanding into informed strategic decisions in dynamic and evolving env

Hamburg, 21 April 2026 - DVJ Insights welcomes Timon Seidelmann as Client Consultant in Germany, further strengthening its local consultancy team and supporting continued growth in the region. Timon brings close to 20 years of experience in market research. Most recently, he worked at Ipsos Creative Excellence, where he led a team of nine researchers across different seniority levels. Previously, he held roles at Harris Interactive (Toluna) and Partner Research (Mindline).

DVJ Insights has been nominated for Research Agency of the Year in the Netherlands by the Data & Insights Network. This award recognises agencies that have made a strong and visible impact on the Research & Analytics industry over the past year. It reflects hard work, a high standard of quality, and the ability to lead in innovation and growth. For DVJ Insights, this nomination reflects a strong 2025. The company achieved sustainable growth, maintained 100% client retention i

New book by DVJ Insights explores why sustainable brand growth is a leadership decision London, 14 April 2026, For decades, we have known how brands grow. Increase penetration, build mental availability, invest consistently over time. The principles are well established and widely accepted. Yet many organisations still struggle to achieve sustainable growth. According to DVJ Insights, the problem is not a lack of knowledge, tools, or data but how organisations are structured

DVJ Insights has been named a finalist in the AMMA Awards (Best Use of Data & Technology), together with a.s.r. and TheMerge. The nomination recognises an innovative approach to making creative development more data-driven through the use of AI. In many organisations, media decisions have long been guided by data. Creative decisions, however, are still often based on intuition and discussion. This case shows how AI can change that. Together with a.s.r. and TheMerge, DVJ Insig

We’re proud to announce that DVJ Insights has been named a Finalist at the British Data Awards 2026. The British Data Awards celebrate organisations that are making a meaningful impact through data and analytics across the UK. This year’s edition saw a record 462 entries, spanning start-ups, scale-ups, government bodies, and global organisations. Being recognised in this diverse and competitive field is a significant achievement for our team. The awards highlight excellence a