Decision behavior is messy, with a mix of conscious and less-conscious processes that underpin what it means to be human. Our inherent complexity, combined with an environment that has more online and offline triggers, nudges and touchpoints than ever before, means understanding consumer journeys can be an intimidating, but critically important challenge.
Traditionally, brands have taken a “zoomed out” approach to consumer decision journeys. This view can be intimidating. Consumers move between online and offline touchpoints in what appears to be chaotic and unpredictable ways. Historically, research has feared this challenge, pretending consumer journeys are liner, simple and mostly the same for everyone. This hasn’t worked.
At Quirk’s London 2022, we shared how modern analytics can help unravel these complex decision journeys. Attendees learned how to overcome weaknesses of current traditional research approaches. Our Decision Journey Mapping experts shared how, with advances in methodologies and well-written consumer surveys, it is possible to embrace the messiness, untangle it and unlock hidden insights.
Key learnings:
- Why sequencing of touchpoints matters in a consumer decision journey
- How sequencing leads to a clear, and more realistic, picture of decision behavior your category.
- How new approaches in sequencing analytics can help you prioritize resources, customize messages and deliver content in the moment it matters most
About the Presenters
Michael is a Senior Director at SKIM and leads SKIM’s UK Business. His global outlook has driven him to lead insights teams and be a trusted partner to clients in Europe, America, and Asia. While leading SKIM’s UK business, Michael has focused on applying cutting edge advanced analytics to deliver actionable insights across various complex business challenges. His experience covers consumer packaged goods, consumer health, technology, financial services, and telecommunications.
Stephen is an Associate Director based in SKIM’s London office. For the last 15+ years Stephen has been consulting across multi-methodology research programs, bringing together the best-practices from all sectors of the industry. Stephen regularly employs a range of methodological skillsets in his work covering rigorous analytical processes all the way through to ethnographic observation of buyers during their shopper journeys. His experience covers telecommunications, technology, automotive, consumer packaged goods and consumer health (including healthcare).
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About Quirk’s Event
Quirk’s Events are two-day gatherings of client-side researchers and their vendor partners featuring concurrent tracks of 30-minute sessions on all aspects of marketing research. Adjacent to the session rooms, a lively expo hall forms the center of the action. With ample networking opportunities and a fun, collegial atmosphere, the Quirk’s Event is designed to be inclusive and collaborative.