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The study was designed to identify the tap-to-pay digital wallet concept that is most appealing to consumers. The analysis determined the advantages and barriers to using digital wallet concept X versus digital wallet concept Y. The study learnings provided guidance on next steps. Concept X was much more appealing to consumers because it is accepted at more retailers and also offers an advanced security feature which provides peace of mind to consumers. Rewards and quickness of payment the main reasons for consumers to use tap-to-pay versus plastic for a purchase. Insights gave the client clear direction on which tap-to-pay payment system to partner with. Results provided ideas on how to entice consumers to make purchases using the tap-to-pay purchase option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1628002502592-QDGGRC7GZZ2ETZJGX87E/mg3.jpg Home - Case Study: Growth Guidance A men’s grooming category study guided a growth plan for our client. Understanding purchase behavior and attitudes, brand landscape, most relevant campaign messages, and the most efficient touchpoints were key to the growth plan development. Some key insights included... Target men age 25 to 35 who are high level groomers. When established, expand the campaign to reach the wider 15 to 45 high level groomers age group. Marketing efforts need to focus in Metropolitan areas. For campaign look and feel, consider married men to build friendly, reliable and elegant perceptions and single men to convey adventurous and athletic. Hair and skin benefits need to be conveyed through marketing efforts. White space: Natural ingredients is not yet owned by any brand, differentiate in this area. Science and technology is intriguing to men, this may be an area to gain an edge over the competition. Educate men about the benefits of this combination. Show visuals of the unique cap with hidden spout, also include any other smart package designs. Place online video ads and display ads throughout digital touchpoints that are used most by the opportunity segment. Place short product level information and testimonial videos on websites and across social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest). Gaming represents another opportunity to build exposure by sponsoring in-game awards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1627950118604-J8HANREFVWWWTGDHRA6G/transit.jpg Home - Case Study: Barriers to Usage A major credit card company partnered with a “Major City” transit to introduce a dual use reloadable pre-paid card. This card offered transit riders the means by which to pay for their transit fare as well as to pay for purchases anywhere credit/debit cards are accepted. The credit card company wanted to measure the appeal of the transit card and barriers to using the pre-paid option. Key learnings revealed that... Most would use the pre-paid card just for transit only. About half feel there's no need for the pre-paid transit card as they can use other cards for purchase. The card was more appealing to those without a credit or debit card. Fees associated with uploading and withdrawing cash was the biggest barrier to usage. Losing the card and losing the pre-paid amount loaded a major concern. Digital/social media scraping enhanced the analysis by identifying improvement areas not evident in the traditional study: lost/forgotten cards are a major issue (recommended an app), online money management is also an issue, fees is an area of frustration with riders - especially around lost card and uploading and withdrawal. https://www.igniteyb.com/about-us daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1628022715331-ABHEJUPKO2MIJLWI6CDG/unsplash-image-iJ2IG8ckCpA.jpg About Us EXPERTISE: Our team has more than 20 years of experience planning and executing brand and marketing strategies, market research, product launches and market expansions. We customize each project to meet your unique objectives and turn data insights into real-world, actionable strategies that yield new ideas, informed business direction, and ROI. INSIGHTS: At IGNITE, we are strategic, creative and practical thinkers who will work closely with you to help you achieve your business goals on-time and within budget. Our cost-effective solutions are often “outside the box” and lead to innovative ideas. We are passionate about leveraging the latest technologies, data, and trends to uncover new opportunities to generate growth for your brand. EXPERIENCE: We have provided B2C and B2B growth strategies at start-up, mid-size and Fortune 500 organizations. 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We evaluate your current marketing performance, customer behavior, competitive landscape, and positioning to uncover: • Missed growth opportunities • Underperforming areas • Areas where impact can be accelerated This diagnostic phase ensures your strategy is grounded in data, not guesswork. As part of our process, IGNITE conducts a FREE marketing performance analysis prior to our first meeting, allowing us to have a focused, productive discussion about the smartest path forward. 2. Strategy is built for business reality Businesses don’t need bloated marketing plans. They need smart, efficient systems that generate visibility and demand. We design tailored digital marketing strategies that align with your goals, market dynamics, and budget, focusing on the channels most likely to drive real results. 3. From awareness to action We don’t just run ads, we build marketing campaigns designed to move customers through the full journey… Awareness → Interest → Engagement → Conversion → Loyalty Every campaign is structured to drive both short-term results and long-term brand growth. 4. Flexible pricing that meets your budget Every business is different, every budget is different. We don’t believe in rigid packages or one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we build campaigns designed to meet your budget while maximizing impact. Whether you’re looking for a focused awareness push or a full growth strategy, we create solutions that are scalable, efficient, and aligned with your investment level. Because smart marketing should be accessible, not restrictive. https://www.igniteyb.com/brand-research daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1627943363497-4P9IS4I6GN699W2RNQPJ/idea.jpg Brand Research - Pre-Launch: Fine Tune Ideas Determine consumer interest and acceptance of innovation, marketing initiatives, concept ideas, and products or services prior to introduction. Below are a few research approaches to consider at this phase. Qualitative: Well-versed in specialized techniques for eliciting reactions to all types of stimuli and for probing beyond the expected. Idea Screen: Screen several potential product/services or marketing ideas to decide which ones are worthy of further development. Copy/Concept Test: Identify acceptance and fine tune new marketing ideas prior to introduction. We examine concepts as a whole and also identify phrases and images that resonate most within a concept. Name/Package Test: Identify the most appealing brand name or package to guide product development. Conjoint: Identify the most compelling claims or benefits for your product. Determine the optimal combinations for both packaging and marketing to attract category users. A simulator is included so you can evaluate any combination of claims or benefits to guide next steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1627943494940-DE481P75961B1YCUCISE/target.jpg Brand Research - Launch: Amplify Growth Plan Clearly understand your target market and growth opportunity to guide relevant and targeted marketing campaigns. Below are some of the research approaches to leverage at this phase. Category Assessment: Better understand the brand landscape in a category. Determine which brands lead the category and why. Identify strengths and weaknesses versus competitors to guide strategies to enhance penetration. Segmentation: Develop segments based on differing behaviors and attitudes that exist between category consumers. Consumers are grouped together into segments who have similar sets of needs. Identify the segments that offer the most opportunity and build a roadmap for growth. Digital Scraping: Pull online category and brand content to guide questionnaire development, support research results, and to identify untapped opportunities. Marketing Optimization: Determine which ads perform best and resonate more with your target segment. Relevant ads "stick" more and are remembered allowing brands to build awareness and consideration with less exposure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1628003732371-7ZHHS1BM28OB1AFS9V9F/unsplash-image-lZ_4nPFKcV8.jpg Brand Research - Post Launch: Evaluate & Adjust Track marketing campaigns and evaluate category opportunities to enhance customer acquisition. Monitor customer loyalty to build retention and avoid migration to other brands. Below are a few research approaches to consider at this phase. Acquire Customers: Monitor the impact and fine tune marketing efforts to optimize acquisition. Determine whether or not advertising is effective and growing a brand by measuring changes in awareness, consideration, and purchase. The program provides direction to more relevant and efficient marketing initiatives. Retain Customers: Retaining brand users is a key piece to brand growth. Monitors users to measure how connected they are to your brand and identify enhancement areas to strengthen loyalty. Consumer Journey: Obtain insights and direction at every stage of your category consumer journey, from awareness to consideration to purchase to retention. Video Spotlight: Amplifies research and makes findings come to life. Video response questions are customized to align with research objectives. See and hear your target market in their environment providing more direction and depth to study insights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1627949795201-6OKN4PPV89ZJI3KRHWTA/tapless.png Brand Research - Case Study: Concept Test Objectives A major credit card company was interested in evaluating and identifying opportunities with 2 tap-to-pay digital wallets. What are the advantages and barriers to using each digital wallet? Which tap-to-pay purchase system should the credit card company partner with? Methodology US National representative sample with set quotas to align demographics with US census. 500 interviews: 250 exposed to concept X, 250 exposed to concept Y. Qualified respondents: Adults 18+, ½ male/½ female, own smartphone that supports digital wallets, and must have a credit or debit card. Questionnaire Flow: 20 Minute Online Survey Qualification questions Digital wallet awareness, usage, behavior, attitudes, benefit importance Concept X/Y monadic evaluations and benefits performance Demographics Key Learnings Concept X was much more appealing to consumers because it is accepted at more retailers and offers an advanced security feature which provides peace of mind to consumers. Rewards and quickness of payment the main reasons for consumers to use tap-to-pay versus plastic for a purchase. Results gave client clear direction on which tap-to-pay payment system to partner with. Provided ideas on how to enhance purchase using a credit card through tap-to-pay purchase. Digital/social media listening supported steps going forward giving the client more confidence in their decision. Video Spotlight made the findings come to life and guided marketing by helping create messaging more in-line with consumers language. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1628002445305-X8UL8HIX4UGBM4VRLWI6/mg3.jpg Brand Research - Case Study: Growth Guidance Objectives A men’s grooming category study was conducted to guide brand growth. Provided detailed learning about purchase behavior and attitudes in the men’s grooming category. Revealed the brand landscape, category leaders, and where each brand sits within the category and at the product level. Discovered the most relevant campaign messages and positioning statements to generate consideration. Determined which package design and concepts resonated most with opportunity segments. Identified the best touchpoints to build an efficient media plan. Methodology National representative sample of men 15-55 years old who are weekly users of shampoo/conditioner, body/face wash, hair styling gel or shaving cream/gel. Built quota groups for heavy, medium, and light groomers. Questionnaire Flow: 20 Minute Online Survey Qualification questions Brand landscape - brand awareness, purchase, consideration, equity Recommend brand (Net Promoter Score) Brand imagery and brand personality ratings Package/concept evaluation Van Wes pricing model Barriers to purchase Purchase touchpoints Psychographics Demographics Key Learnings Target men age 25 to 35 who are high level groomers. When established, expand the campaign to reach the wider 15 to 45 high level groomers age group. Shampoo/conditioner and hair styling gel should stand out more in marketing efforts. Leverage quality and efficacy of shampoo/conditioner and hair styling gel to cross sell other products. Marketing efforts need to focus in Metropolitan areas. For campaign look and feel, consider married men to build friendly, reliable and elegant perceptions and single men to convey adventurous and athletic. Hair and skin benefits need to be conveyed through marketing efforts. White space: Natural ingredients is not yet owned by any brand, differentiate in this area. Qualitative results also support “natural” as an untapped opportunity. Science and technology is intriguing to men, this may be an area to gain an edge over the competition. Educate men about the benefits of this combination. Show visuals of the unique cap with hidden spout, also include any other smart package designs. Place online videos and display ads throughout digital touchpoints that are used most by the opportunity segment. Leverage online videos and display ads to generate traffic to ecommerce site. Place short product level information and testimonial videos on websites and across social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest). Gaming represents another opportunity to build exposure by sponsoring in-game awards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1627950118604-J8HANREFVWWWTGDHRA6G/transit.jpg Brand Research - Case Study: Barriers to Usage Objectives A major credit card company partnered with a “Major City” transit to introduce a dual use reloadable pre-paid card. This card offered transit riders the means by which to pay for their transit fare as well as to pay for purchases anywhere credit/debit cards are accepted. The credit card company wanted to measure the appeal of the transit card and barriers to using the pre-paid option. Methodology 501 completed interviews: Adults 18+, ½ male/½ female, decision makers on financial products, live in the “Major City” transit area, use the “Major City” transit at least once every 2 or 3 months. An augment was done to get readable base sizes for the following groups: 50 Unbanked (do not have a checking account and savings account and debit card and credit card) and 100 Underbanked (have a checking account or savings account and not have a debit card or credit card). Field Challenge: The Unbanked augment was a 1% incidence and we initially had difficulty meeting the quota of 50 competed interviews. Since more of the Unbanked were Hispanics, we pulled a more targeted sample to increase the incidence and achieve the quota. Back-up plan was to conduct phone interviews using CATI to meet Unbanked quota. Questionnaire Flow: 20 Minute Online Survey Qualification questions Transit card behavior, attitudes and benefits importance Transit card concept evaluation and benefits performance Advertising touchpoints awareness, break-through, and impact Demographics Key Learnings Most would use the pre-paid card just for transit only. About half feel there's no need for the pre-paid transit card as they can use other cards for purchase. The card was more appealing to those without a credit or debit card. Fees associated with uploading and withdrawing cash the biggest barrier to usage. Losing the card and losing amount loaded on the pre-paid card was a concern. Digital/social media scraping enhanced the analysis by identifying improvement areas not evident in the traditional study: lost/forgotten cards are a major issue (recommended an app), online money management is also an issue, fees is an area of frustration with riders - especially around lost card and uploading and withdrawal. https://www.igniteyb.com/pageai daily 0.75 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1770674716190-NUDW39LHOWW0IWMWS6Q7/unsplash-image-7F9PhBM1gFM.jpg Smarter Insights - Enhance Insights with AI Driven Competitive Analysis An AI driven competitive analysis evaluates category data across reviews, social, ads, claims, and brand content to strengthen market research programs by making them more focused, more efficient, and more strategic before, during, or after data is collected. Creates smarter research focus before fielding: how brands are actually perceived in the category, which attributes are overused vs under-owned, where true differentiation or whitespace may exist. Improves survey & discussion guide design: competitive themes become attributes, claims, or statements in quant, emerging language can be used in qual stimulus and probes, redundant or less important measures can be eliminated from the research phase. Strengthens insight generation: links consumer attitudes to real-world brand behavior, flags inconsistencies between what brands claim and what consumers believe, identifies opportunities competitors are not effectively owning. Enables more confident strategic recommendations: supports positioning and messaging decisions, prioritizes opportunities with lower competitive risk, provides confidence to decisions and strategy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1770675443553-CBYCTB652O3M00A3ME0K/unsplash-image-2iUrK025cec.jpg Smarter Insights - The Power of Natural Language Processing (NLP) IGNITE uses NLP to deepen our understanding of consumers by unlocking the full value of unstructured feedback, such as open-ended survey responses, IDIs, and social media conversations. NLP allows us to identify patterns, sentiment, and emotional drivers in how people naturally express their thoughts, helping surface insights that go beyond what traditional metrics alone can reveal. By combining NLP with our qualitative and quantitative expertise, we transform large volumes of language into clear, actionable insight. This approach accelerates discovery, enhances consistency, and ensures our recommendations are grounded in real respondent voice, so you can make confident, insight-driven brand decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1628002445305-X8UL8HIX4UGBM4VRLWI6/mg3.jpg Smarter Insights - Case Study: Leveraging NLP to evaluate verbatims to better understand why men buy the same brand across men’s grooming products Key insight: Men consolidate grooming brands to reduce risk, effort, and inconsistency. The 5 drivers of cross-category brand loyalty 1. TRUST One positive experience creates confidence across the brand Lowers perceived risk of trying adjacent products “If it worked once, it’ll work again” 2. PERFORMANCE Products reliably “get the job done” Functional results outweigh novelty “It works — that’s enough” 3. FAMILIARITY Routine and repetition drive default behavior Switching feels unnecessary and risky “I’m used to it” 4. CONSISTENCY Predictable quality, results, and scent across products Belief that products are designed to work together “I know what to expect” 5. SIMPLICITY Fewer decisions, faster shopping Price validates staying loyal “Easy, affordable, no thinking required” What this means for men’s grooming brands Win with one hero product, then extend trust across the routine Maintain scent and performance cohesion across categories Position portfolios as bundles, not individual SKUs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61081758c13ae857804ec36d/1770914915940-A6AULFWDC9HUIMXLYOBV/unsplash-image-m3wN8KuE860.jpg Smarter Insights - Case Study: Leveraging AI to compare survey results to current market reality At IGNITE, we use AI to move beyond what consumers say and understand how insights show up in the real world. By combining primary survey data with AI driven analysis of current market data, such as brand messaging, product portfolios, pricing, reviews, and digital presence, we rapidly compare stated consumer needs to what brands are actually delivering today. AI allows us to scan and structure large volumes of data, identify patterns and gaps, and benchmark survey findings against competitive and category realities in real time. This ensures our insights are not only statistically sound, but also grounded in the current marketplace, highlighting how brands are aligned or leaving growth opportunities untapped. The results provide actionable guidance leading to clearer direction and optimization strategy. What are the strategic changes? Product X was designed to win through focused hero products and defined grooming segments, but has evolved into a broader, lifestyle-led grooming ecosystem. Where the strategy has shifted? From study results… Segment-driven targeting (core 25–35 high-level groomers) Hero products as growth engines (shampoo, conditioner, styling) Functional, performance-led brand building Premium positioning anchored in science and “natural” white space To real time realities… Broader male grooming audience Full portfolio + routine-based bundles Lifestyle, ingredient-forward storytelling Premium and accessible pricing via kits and value bundles What’s working? Strong benefit-led messaging (clean, natural, modern) Compelling DTC + national retail footprint Bundling reinforces daily grooming routines Clear premium quality perception without price barrier Where does opportunity remain? Hero products are under-leveraged as entry points Target grooming intensity is diluted Science/technology differentiation is not fully owned “Natural” positioning is present but not yet defensible What’s the next move? 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