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Are Benchmarks and Diagnostics in Pack Research Dead?
It's The Looks Stupid While inner values often take precedence over physical appearance—especially in the long run—it’s not a question of either-or. Both are crucial, and their interplay determines lasting success. What holds true for human relationships applies equally to products. A product’s inner values—its taste, functional benefits, comfort, or performance—are essential for building long-term relationships like brand loyalty. However, without an appealing physical repre

Martin Hellich
Feb 19, 20254 min read


AI’s New Challenger: How DeepSeek-R1 Is Reshaping the Industry
The world of artificial intelligence has long been dominated by a handful of tech giants, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, each competing in a high-stakes race to build ever more powerful models, backed by massive GPU clusters and vast computational resources. For years, the assumption was clear: progress in AI required access to the most advanced hardware and astronomical budgets. Then came DeepSeek-R1. Its release sent shockwaves through the AI industry. The stock markets plu

Dennis Hulsebos
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Global or Local?
Why Marketers get Cross-Country Advertising Wrong Marketers Love the Idea of a Global Campaign—Consumer, Not so Much Every global marketer dreams of the ultimate efficiency play: one campaign, one message, one world. It sounds great in theory, but in practice? It rarely works as intended. We want scale, but we also want impact—and that’s where the tension lies. New research from DVJ Insights suggests that while global consistency has its place, ads that truly resonate across

Jori van de Spijker
Feb 19, 20253 min read


From Browsers to online buyers
Reducing Friction in Online Shopping Shopping online should be easy. You find what you want, click a few buttons, and it’s on its way to your home. So why does it go wrong so often? For many shoppers, the journey from browsing to buying is riddled with obstacles. Confusing menus, missing product details and clunky checkout processes frequently derail purchases.

Adrian Sanger
Feb 19, 20254 min read


Generational Differences in Television Advertisement Engagement and Avoidance
Blog by Claudia Polimeno Since the first television commercial aired in 1941, TV advertising has played a central role in shaping consumer decisions and perceptions. With its unique ability to combine visuals, sound, and storytelling, TV remains a powerful medium for capturing attention and building brand awareness. Despite the rise of digital alternatives, television continues to deliver nearly half (46.6%) of advertising-generated profits, boasting an impressive ROI of £5.9
DVJ Research Group
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Marloes van den Berg – Jaarbeurs
Jaarbeurs, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a renowned venue for trade fairs, congresses, and events, attracting over 2.4 million...
DVJ Research Group
Jan 31, 20254 min read


Closing the Gap Between an Abundance of Innovative Ideas and Limited Resources to Manage
The Explosion of Ideas "Everything that can be invented has already been invented." This famous quote—although mistakenly attributed to...

Martin Hellich
Jan 28, 20256 min read


Laurence Allen-Ruthven - Unilever
In today’s evolving media landscape, Unilever is exploring innovative ways to strengthen brand growth through a balanced and data-driven...
DVJ Research Group
Jan 17, 20255 min read


The Great Retail Reset
New Year, All Change? Philip Kotler has long been a guiding voice in marketing, and his latest book, Redefining Retail, brings fresh...

Adrian Sanger
Jan 15, 20254 min read


From viewer to connected consumer:
Addressable TV as the key to personal attention

Jan Aarts
Jan 14, 20258 min read


Jicky von Bechtolsheim & Mike Bödger – WallDecaux
WallDecaux is a premium supplier of OOH advertising in Germany. The company is strongly expediting digitalisation and innovation of...
DVJ Research Group
Jan 3, 20255 min read


Breaking Through the Ceiling: How OpenAI's O-Series Implements reinforcement learning in LLMS
What if the limits of AI weren’t limits at all, but merely symptoms of used methods? The traditional approach to training large language...

Dennis Hulsebos
Jan 3, 20254 min read


DVJ Insights appoints Léonie Koning as Global Commercial Director
London – December 30th, 2024 – DVJ Insights, the leading Marketing Research and Analytics Agency for Brand Growth, announces the...
DVJ Research Group
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Frank Jobse – Unilever
In a world where data-driven decision-making is becoming the standard, Unilever is pushing forward with ambitious initiatives to...
DVJ Research Group
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Balancing demand and supply in White Space Seeking
Gaining a competitive edge by identifying white spaces In a market where product differentiation is narrowing, competitors accelerate...

Martin Hellich
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Vera Donner-Sander – Semper idem Underberg AG
Semper idem Underberg AG is a family-owned German company renowned for its premium spirits, including the iconic Underberg herbal bitter,...
DVJ Research Group
Dec 13, 20246 min read


The Answer is in the Data!
AI in retail. It’s the shiny new toy every marketer is desperate to flaunt. Today, algorithms and predictive analytics promise to...

Adrian Sanger
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Dr. Patrick Riedemann – BSH Hausgeräte
Fostering sustainable brand growth requires a blend of strategic insight, cultural awareness, and data-driven decision-making. At the...
DVJ Research Group
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Consistency and Distinctiveness: The Balancing Act of Great Advertising
As a market researcher, I’ve had the privilege of testing hundreds of ads before their campaigns go live. One of the recurring challenges...

Jori van de Spijker
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Ashwien Bisnajak - Unilever
In an insightful discussion on Unilever’s approach to market growth and promotions, Ashwien Bisnajak, Consumer and Market Insights Lead...
DVJ Research Group
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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