Case Studies
See our work in action through these case studies featuring a synopsis of the client ask, W5’s approach, and how study results helped our clients meet strategic objectives for their organization.
Attract Millennials
Iterative research allowed a state-funded travel bureau to apply initial audience reactions in real time, reducing the timeline for campaign review and refinement
Unpack ‘Fresh’ for Baked Goods
Ethnographies and shop-alongs with Hispanic consumers to uncover sweet baked goods motivations and inform product and communication strategies for a global bakery supplier.
Understand Mealtime Occasions
Used mobile qualitative research to capture real-time meal decision-making and inform menu development, packaging, and messaging for a quick service restaurant chain.
Design for Ease of Shopping
Online discussions and in-store shop-alongs to evaluate signage, product placement, and navigation for a grocery chain seeking to improve the shopping experience.
Launch a Successful Loyalty Program
Digital ethnography uncovering app pain points and loyalty program motivations to optimize UX and strengthen member relationships for a global hospitality brand.
Pursue Agile Innovation
Facilitated a three-day innovation sprint from ideation to consumer testing, identifying viable new product concepts for a F500 CPG company.
Develop a Client-Centric Strategy
Executive interviews with CFOs and risk managers to uncover client defection drivers and improve service improvement strategy for a B2B insurance carrier.
Assess the Power of Green Messaging
Ethnographic, qualitative, and quantitative research to test and refine sustainability messaging approaches for an eco-conscious consumer products brand.
Cultivate Empathy to Inspire Campaigns
Virtual ethnography and behavioral science to develop consumer personas and inform messaging and product strategy for a home security company.