
The W5 Narrative

Meeting Consumer Needs in a Time of Heightened Anxiety: Strategies for 2023
Studies show that higher levels of stress makes the brain more reactionary. So when will things go back to normal? W5 explores the effects of anxiety on consumers and smart ways marketers can still connect in a frazzled world.

Case Study Round-Up: Delivering Knowledge to Inspire Giving
Check out four case studies featuring nonprofits and B-Corps using marketing research to promote giving, increase awareness, and above all, do more good.

Spotlight: Assessing Reach and Efficacy to Connect with Local Communities
A utilities client gained valuable strategic direction into the themes, messages, and tones for future marketing campaigns by utilizing a marketing research tracking study.

3 Studies to Budget for in 2023
Fall at W5 means supporting our agency clients with research components to fuel their upcoming year planning strategy. Looking back at key studies W5 executed this year, here are three studies to consider including in your 2023 research plan and budget.

Feedback, Opinions, and Concerns: The Backbone of CX Research
According to Quirk’s, 88% of customers believe the service they receive is as or more important than the products a company offers. So why are some brands pushing customer experience research to the sidelines?

What Is Perceptual Mapping, Anyways?
Over 70 years ago, data scientists concluded that the brain cannot quickly read groups larger than four. For everything over that number, we use perceptual mapping.

eBook: Our Guide to Conducting Evaluation Research
Download our new eBook and see how we help brands grow with Evaluation!

The Intersection of Brands and Belief Systems
Actions speak louder than words. See how brands use “primal coding” to tap into consumer beliefs and create stronger, more cravable brands.

Welcome to the W5 Team, Dorothy!
Get to know the newest W5er, Dorothy Nam, a Practice Consultant on our qualitative team!

Live From New York: Hot Takes at 4A’s StratFest 2022
Check out our key takeaways from 4A’s StratFest 2022!