Topic: Consumer choice

Tough questions save time—and money

Introducing a new product or extending an existing one can feel like being at a crossroads. The opportunity might seem like it’s right in front of you, with transformative rewards on the horizon. But getting there requires significant time and investment that you can’t afford to waste. How can you bring the future into focus Tough questions save time—and money

Better results by breaking the rules: Duo MaxDiff

MaxDiff is a solid technique. I’ve used it, taught it, built variations of it—and I still recommend it all the time. It forces people to make real choices, it gets past the mushy middle of rating scales, and it gives you a clean, ranked list of priorities. What’s not to like?   Well… maybe the way Better results by breaking the rules: Duo MaxDiff

Guiding the future of choice research

People make weird choices. Sometimes, it’s going with the middle of the pack rather than the premium option. Sometimes, it’s brushing over a no-brainer bundle or falling for an overlooked feature. Every time, unexpected decisions stop strategists and marketers in their tracks. But are these choices actually unexpected, or are vital pieces of information missing? Guiding the future of choice research

Uncover the context of consumer choice

A milkshake is never just a milkshake. Not when you look at the moment it’s being bought. At 7:45 AM, I’m in a McDonald’s drive-thru—not for dessert, but for something to get me through a long, quiet commute. I want something to hold, something to fill me up, something to break the monotony. In that Uncover the context of consumer choice

Better decisions by design

A major fast-food chain faced a critical decision about changing their beverage supplier. A challenger supplier was offering them a deal to switch. Their traditional research showed customers cared about drink choice – but by how much? Using choice modeling, we uncovered that changing suppliers would cost them $0.25 per meal in value – significantly Better decisions by design