The NOVA Partnership Quarterly Newsletter December 2024

Honored in GRIT 2024, ESOMAR Highlights, and 2025 Collaboration Opportunities

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The Nova Team

02 Dec, 2024 | 3 minutes

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MMR Research enters 2024 GRIT Top 50 Most Innovative Suppliers as the only agency with dedicated focus on sensory-led research

Celebrating Innovation Together

Thank you for being part of the journey that has led to MMR Research being named in the GRIT 2024 Top 50 Most Innovative Suppliers, the only full-service agency with a dedicated focus on sensory-led research.

This milestone reflects the trust and collaboration we share with visionary clients like you. Together, we are shaping the future of consumer and sensory insights, blending sensory science with cutting-edge methodologies to deliver insights that truly matter.

As we look ahead, we are excited to continue pushing boundaries and helping your brand thrive in an ever-evolving market.

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ESOMAR APAC experience & reflections

What happened in Bangkok at ESOMAR Asia 2024 didn’t stay in Bangkok. Discover how CPG leaders are blending AI and human intuition to create impactful product experiences, with key insights from Dr. Ansie Collier’s reflections.

Research Live podcast on Synthetic Data

Alex Kuzmina recently contributed to Episode 3 of the Research Live Podcast, diving into the fascinating and increasingly critical world of synthetic data. This episode, titled "What's the Problem with Data Quality?", explores the role synthetic data plays in addressing challenges like bias, privacy concerns, and scaling data-driven insights. With Alex offering expert commentary, listeners can expect thought-provoking discussions on how synthetic data is shaping the future of research and analytics.

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While the podcast gives a snapshot of these discussions, this page provides the full responses I shared during the interview, offering more detail on the challenges and opportunities for our industry. Tune in to the Research Live podcast to hear the full conversation.

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While the podcast gives a snapshot of these discussions, this page provides the full responses I shared during the interview, offering more detail on the challenges and opportunities for our industry. Tune in to the Research Live podcast to hear the full conversation.

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Call for Collaboration

Partner with us in 2025 to drive bold, innovative projects that shape the future of consumer and sensory research, unlocking new opportunities for your brand to lead and inspire progress. Together, we can develop meaningful case studies that tackle real-world challenges and position your brand at the forefront of industry innovation.

Examples of some areas of interest include advancing voice-to-voice technologies to deepen consumer connections during hands-free moments, examining the impact of inclusive design on brand equity, applying behavioural science techniques for product optimization, and investigating how external data can enhance the creativity and quality of AI personas. These are just some examples of the exciting possibilities we could explore together. Your unique challenges and ideas could help define the direction of our collaboration.

We’re committed to making collaboration seamless and meaningful, with co-funding opportunities available for select initiatives (subject to approval).

If this sounds like the kind of journey you’d like to embark on, let’s start the conversation.

Upcoming Events

Signals From the Future: Emerging Methods in Consumer and Sensory Science

From Bots to Bonds: Enhancing Empathy in Consumer Research

Signals From the Future - 11 December 2024, UK

This session explores how sensory and consumer science can embed future thinking to stay ahead of profound shifts in technology and human behavior. From voice-enabled chatbot surveys and virtual moderators to AI Personas enriched with dynamic data, emerging tools are reshaping how we engage consumers and leverage insights. By spotting signals of change, mapping broader drivers, and imagining plausible futures, we can prepare for disruption and uncover new opportunities for growth and innovation.

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From Bots to Bonds - 23 January 2025, UK

Can a chatbot truly foster deep human connections? This presentation will reveal how generative AI-powered chatbots, specifically trained for market research, can enhance empathy in consumer research, leading to rich consumer insights. In addition, hear best practice guidelines on integrating human empathy into research at scale.

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Can’t attend these events? No problem. We can arrange an exclusive session tailored for you and your team, subject to availability.

Contact us to make it happen.

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