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Below is one of many market research case studies we've worked on.

Market Research Case Study 

A full sample of 1000 respondents per market was achieved, providing a robust and reliable dataset across all regions. The study generated clear, comparable insights into how potential brand ambassadors were perceived across different international audiences. The analysis identified distinct differences between markets in terms of which ambassador profiles resonated most strongly, highlighting variations in trust drivers, familiarity, and perceived credibility. This enabled the client to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and adopt a more targeted, market-specific ambassador strategy. The findings directly supported brand ambassador selection decisions, providing a clear evidence base for choosing individuals and influencer types most likely to connect with each audience. This reduced reliance on assumption-led selection and ensured decisions were grounded in real consumer perception data. In addition, the structured dataset allowed the client to compare ambassador performance across markets, identify consistent high-performing profiles, and refine their broader influencer marketing strategy. All findings were delivered as raw data, providing the client with flexibility to conduct further analysis, integrate the results into internal planning, and apply the insights across future campaigns and markets.

RESULT

Online surveys were conducted across each market, with each one carefully tailored to the local audience. This included appropriate translation and cultural adaptation to ensure questions were consistently understood across regions. Participants were asked to evaluate a selection of potential brand ambassadors, including celebrities, influencers, and recognised professionals, as part of a structured influencer marketing research approach. They rated each individual against key attributes such as trustworthiness, familiarity, and influence, providing a consistent basis for comparison. They also indicated how they knew each individual, such as through daytime television or due to their work with pets and animals. All responses were captured digitally, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the data collected. The structured survey format allowed for large-scale participation while maintaining consistency across markets, supporting reliable comparison of audience preferences and perceptions.

RESEARCH

The client required a clear understanding of how audiences across different international markets perceived potential brand ambassadors and influencers. This included assessing a range of individuals - spanning celebrities, influencers, and recognised professionals - against key attributes such as trustworthiness, credibility, and relatability. The study was designed to deliver consistent and reliable data across all markets, while ensuring each survey was appropriately tailored to reflect local audiences. A sample of 1000 respondents per market was achieved, providing a robust foundation for insight and supporting confident, market-specific decision-making. Each sample included a broad mix of age groups, as well as a balanced representation of genders.

REQUIREMENT

International Research, Market Research Analysis & Reporting, Market Research Design & Strategy, Project Management, Survey Creation, Survey Design, Survey Hosting, Survey Management, Survey Reporting

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A global pet technology brand commissioned a multi-market influencer marketing research study to identify which types of brand ambassadors would best connect with their audiences across 8 international regions, including the UK, US, Sweden and the Netherlands. The aim was to move beyond simple recognition and understand who consumers genuinely trusted and related to, particularly in the context of pet care and expertise.

The study focused on brand ambassador selection, helping the client move beyond recognition to understand which individuals genuinely influence trust, credibility, and engagement across different markets.

We used a quantitative approach, running online surveys across multiple markets and tailoring each one to ensure it felt relevant to local audiences. Participants were shown a range of potential ambassadors, including celebrities, influencers, and well-known professionals, and asked to evaluate them against key attributes.

This approach generated a robust dataset, providing a clear understanding of which ambassador profiles resonated most effectively within each market and supporting more informed, locally relevant selection decisions.

Influencer Survey Insights

Influencer Marketing Research for Brand Ambassador Selection

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PROJECT DEEP-DIVE

The study focused on understanding how consumers genuinely perceive and respond to different types of brand ambassadors within the pet care space. Rather than relying purely on recognition or popularity, the research explored the attributes that drive trust, credibility, and emotional connection. This enabled the client to identify not just who is well known, but who is most likely to influence consumer attitudes and behaviours in a meaningful way.

1. Understanding Audience Perceptions of Brand Ambassadors

A consistent quantitative framework was deployed across 8 international markets, ensuring comparability of results while allowing for local adaptation. Each survey was translated and culturally adjusted to reflect regional nuances, ensuring questions were understood in the intended way and that responses were contextually relevant. This approach balanced global consistency with local sensitivity, enabling accurate cross-market comparison.

2. Multi-Market Survey Approach

Participants were presented with a structured range of potential ambassadors, including celebrities, influencers, and recognised professionals within relevant fields. Each individual was evaluated against a consistent set of attributes, such as trustworthiness, credibility, relatability, and perceived expertise. This provided a clear and comparable framework for identifying which types of ambassadors perform best, both overall and within specific markets.

3. Evaluating Different Ambassador Profiles

Beyond attribute scoring, the study explored how and why participants recognised each individual. This included identifying whether familiarity was driven by media exposure, such as television or social platforms, or by perceived relevance, such as professional expertise in pet care. Understanding this context added depth to the findings, helping to explain not just who resonates, but why they resonate.

4. Recognition and Context of Familiarity

Each market achieved a sample of 1000 respondents, providing a strong and statistically reliable foundation for analysis. Samples were structured to include a broad mix of age groups and a balanced representation of genders, ensuring the findings reflected a wide cross-section of the target audience. This consistency across markets strengthened the reliability of both individual and comparative insights.

5. Robust and Balanced Sample Structure

All findings were delivered as structured raw data, allowing the client full flexibility in how the results are analysed and applied. This enabled internal teams to compare ambassador performance across markets, identify consistent high-performing profiles, and support evidence-based brand ambassador selection decisions.


The dataset also provided a scalable foundation for ongoing influencer marketing strategy, allowing the client to refine their approach over time and apply the insights across future campaigns and market expansions.

6. Flexible Data Delivery and Strategic Application

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