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 26 26How does a digital qualitative solution compare to focus groups?Do you struggle to squeeze focus groups into your creative development process? Discover Immerse. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints José Antonio Huerta as Managing Director for Mexico3 December 2018 – As it continues to experience rapid growth in the region, MetrixLab expands its team in… 
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  Video: How to maximize your Facebook and Instagram video advertisingWatch our video for a summary of our key findings, and discover our attendees’ own takeaways. 
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  Sell more products in store: Optimize all your sales conversion tacticsFind out which in-store consumer touchpoints we can help you maximize to turn shoppers into buyers. 
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  Emotions sell brands: How to capture the emotional resonance of your brands, ads and productsDiscover our four market research techniques for measuring customers’ emotional responses. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab expands into Italy and appoints Luca Antonietti as Managing Director3 September 2018 – Luca Antonietti leads MetrixLab’s first Italy office, based in Milan. 
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  Press release: Macromill Group strengthens its focus on M&A activity30 August 2018 – Derek Swanson joins in the newly created role of SVP of Strategy & Corporate Development. 
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  Point-of-purchase influencer studiesHow far do trade professionals influence customers’ brand choice at the point of purchase? Can they help you grow? 
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  5 steps to creating successful branded video contentWe’ve rounded up our key learnings, alongside some great branded content examples. 
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  Press release: Clare Chai rejoins MetrixLab as new Managing Director for Greater China8 August 2018 – As Managing Director, Clare will lead the office and drive growth in the region. 
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  Broad vs narrow audiences: How to maximize the impact of your investment in mobile video ads on FacebookIs targeting narrow audiences with your Instagram and Facebook ads worth the investment? 
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  Video: Tips for creating a disruptive packaging design that accelerates salesWe discuss the three directions you can take, and the risks to consider when creating disruptive packaging. 
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  Press release: Macromill, Inc. acquires 51% stake in Tokyo Survey Research Inc. (TSR) from Hakuhodo Inc.25 June 2018 – TSR will become a subsidiary of Macromill as part of a joint venture with Hakuhodo. 
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  How to stay relevant in research: MetrixLab at Women in ResearchOur key takeaways on how you can reinvent, stay relevant and propel yourself forward in the research industry. 
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  Webinar: Groundbreaking tips on DTC digital advertisingOn June 7, join our webinar on how pharma brands can make the most of DTC digital advertising. 
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  Optimizing hero ecommerce product images: A growing trend in ecommerce researchDiscover our ecommerce best practices for optimizing your product hero image. 
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  What buzz did the Olympic partners create on Instagram?We measured the social media success of Coca-Cola, Samsung, Intel, Toyota and Visa’s marketing campaigns during the Olympic Winter… 
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  Instagram advertising: 5 tips for Instagram Stories adsIn a study conducted for Facebook, we looked into what makes an effective Instagram Story ad. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints Danny Mendonca as Managing Director for Middle East and Africa12 March 2018 – As part of MetrixLab’s continuing international expansion… 
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  Case study: Disruptive packaging design repositions and grows Amstel Bock beerCapture non-buyers by creating a disruptive package design with findings from our Amstel Bock beer study. 
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  Quiz: What do you know about powerful packaging design?Test your knowledge with our short quiz and find out! 
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  Event: MetrixLab at MIE 2018MetrixLab hosted two sessions at this year’s MIE, together with Facebook and Philips. 
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  Case study: Testing cross-platform performance of video ads for FacebookCreate feed-proof videos with the guidelines we developed together with Facebook. 
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  Holiday celebration with UnileverMetrixLab hosted its annual holiday party for Unilever North America in December. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab expands into Argentina, appointing Diego del Pozo Mitschele as Managing Director11 January 2018 – As part of MetrixLab’s international expansion, the digital global research agency has opened a new… 
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  What makes successful Facebook and Instagram video ads for mobile?In a study conducted for Facebook, we investigated the key factors which improved video advert performance in Facebook and… 
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  Free and fast advice on influencer marketingGrab the opportunity to chat with our social influencer experts for practical and personalized guidance. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints Eric Lammerts van Bueren as Managing Director, The Netherlands8 January 2018 – MetrixLab has appointed Eric Lammerts van Bueren as Managing Director for the Netherlands. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints Nick Langeveld as President, US4 December 2017 – Digital global research agency MetrixLab has appointed Nick Langeveld to the newly created position of… 
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  Press release: Macromill Group appoints Masahiro Shimizu as CFO29 November 2017 – Macromill, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Masahiro Shimizu… 
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  How the Dutch railways won a silver Effie awardIn our blog post we explain what helped them to win an Effie. 
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  Packaging design: Establishing the right value perceptionYour design should be aligned with your price positioning: it should tell the consumer what the product is worth. 
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  Rising influencers: learn from athlete sponsorship at Under ArmourHow companies could do something similar with rising social media stars. Three points of advice. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints new Managing Director for Greater China23 October 2017 – Digital global research agency MetrixLab has appointed Brady Ni as Managing Director for Greater China. 
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  News: CEO Scott Ernst talks to The Japan TimesIn this interview, Scott shares why the Macromill Group is ahead of traditional research firms – and becoming the… 
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  Augment your packaging design message through congruent elementsThe concept of congruence is defined as two or more package design elements relaying the same message. 
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  Press release: Macromill Group acquires US-based research agency Acturus21 September 2017 – Global market research company Macromill, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% stake… 
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  Press release: Macromill Group forms a strategic partnership with W&S Holdings21 September 2017 – Global market research company Macromill, Inc. is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with,… 
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  Ask our experts: free, fast, personalized adviceThis is your chance to get your tricky questions answered. Book your one-to-one consultation now. 
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  Case study: Mobile sampling for Larive International in emerging marketsFoodTechAfrica’s 2013 study, coordinated by Larive International, identified the huge potential of fish farming in Kenya. 
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  Customer insights part 3: time to build trust with consumersIn our final blog, we ask whether it’s possible to turn consumers’ anxiety about data on its head. 
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  Customer insights part 2: the role of empathy and knowledgeIn our second blog post we explore the role of empathy and knowledge in continued business success. 
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  The Digital Advantage: 12 tips for Financial ServicesOur Financial Services expert’s top takeouts from the Winning Digital Marketing conference. It is all about… 
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  8 elements that should feature on your product packaging designWe share our recipe for powerful packaging communication. All the ingredients you need to answer two important questions… 
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  Customer insights part 1: improving the customer experience using new dataHere we discuss how new data and improved analytics can improve the customer experience. 
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  Case study: Measuring the impact of influencer marketingLearn how to connect with your audience using influencers. 
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  Understanding the whole story about measuring advertising effectivenessMetrixLab and De Persgroep have developed a new approach designed to maximize advertising effectiveness. 
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  Digital marketing in the age of the social media influencerIs your social media strategy maximizing influencers? Find out how to use these trusted experts to full effort. 
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  Instagram analytics: What brands are missingOur research shows that, while important, analyzing brand-owned social media channels provides only a partial picture of campaign success. 
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  Watch our video on tips for mobile advertising successWe’re sharing the eight golden rules for effective mobile advertising. 
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  News: Milgard leads window industry for positive online brand mentionsResults are determined by MetrixLab’s Net Reputation scoring system. 
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  Using distinctive visual assets on your packaging designA distinctive visual asset, such as your logo, offers strong visibility for your packaging design. 
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  Is ‘lazy data’ bothering you?Data is abundant. Every day, the mountain of data accumulated only grows. So how do you separate the wheat… 
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  Masco shares use and impact of social media insightsSocial media insights are used to make key marketing decisions for many brands at Masco. 
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  Optimize your marketing, brand and media strategies with more meaningful measurementJoin us at this year’s Printemps des études on April 20 & 21, 2017. We’ll be discussing how you… 
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  MetrixLab opens its doors to more new talentInterested in working for one of the coolest and most innovative insights providers of the world? 
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  Webinar: Guidelines for creating thumb-stopping adsHow do you break through today’s digital clutter, compete with wedding posts and new baby pics? 
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  Event: DTC National session 10 prescriptions for creative assessmentSee best practices for improving direct-to-consumer advertising. Learn how pre-testing helps identify the best creative for success. 
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  Press release: Macromill completes listing on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange22 March 2017: MACROMILL, INC. (TSE:3978) reaches significant milestone on Tokyo Stock Exchange. 
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  Case study: Measuring government satisfaction in KenyaUnderstanding the issues and needs of the most impoverished and disadvantaged in Kenya for our client Africa Creates 
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  Press release: MetrixLab appoints Ravi Radhakrishnan to lead new Mumbai office28 February 2017 – Global digital research agency MetrixLab has appointed Ravi Radhakrishnan as Managing Director 
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  Event: fuel decisions with social insightsMarch 21, 2017 at the Quirks Event Brooklyn, our client Masco will speak about real-world usage of social insights 
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  Is advertising taking a new route? The buying of influence on social mediaHow aware users are that they’re being advertised to? An open and frank discussion about techniques used in advertising… 
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  Notice regarding approval for listing of shares of Macromill, Inc. on the Tokyo Stock ExchangeMacromill, Inc. (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Executive Officer, Global CEO: Scott Ernst) hereby announces the approval by Tokyo Stock... 
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  The African Cup of Nations 2017: Does sponsorship pay off?How might advertisers and sponsors reach their audiences in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda during events like the African… 
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  Case study: Mobile sampling for Heineken in emerging marketsCapture the tastes, preferences and opinions of the next billion consumers with mobile survey sampling in emerging markets. 
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  MetrixLab at MIE 2017Philips and MetrixLab came together to talk about the global research methodology, the key CDJ & shopper insights and… 
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  Financial Services Trends 2017: What happens when FinTech meets consumers?2017 is a fascinating time to be providing insights to the Financial Services sector, where established brands face a… 
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  Press release: MetrixLab strengthens financial services offering with new appointment2 February 2017 – Ian Davis joins as Senior Client Director based in London. 
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  Press release: The Macromill Group forms a partnership with neuromarketing pioneer Centan Inc.31 January 2017 – Macromill Group is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership and the acquisition of a… 
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  We’re proud to be part of the Paragon PartnershipParagon aims to help tackle the UN’s 17 Global Goals for sustainable development to make the world a better… 
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  Case study: Using social picture analysis to design culturally relevant pack graphicsUse consumer-generated content to gain a better understanding of your target market quickly 
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  Case study: Gaining insights into social media content and performanceGet to grips with your brand’s social media impact with our Digital Platform Monitor 
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  Infographic: Creative principles for mobile adsSharing the eight golden rules for effective mobile advertising, based on testing over 500 mobile ads on Facebook 
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  Case study: Understanding the impact of new packaging on an international beer brandEngage respondents in new packaging design and de-risk packaging changes 
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  Website of the Year Awards 2016The 16th edition of the Website of the Year Awards ceremony was held at the B. Amsterdam building in… 
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  Press release: Larry Weber and Atsushi Mizushima join Macromill Group board6 December 2016 – Macromill Group has announced that its board has elected Mr. Weber and Mr. Mizushima to… 
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  MetrixLab and Philips at OmniShopper InternationalPhilips and MetrixLab came together to talk about the global research methodology, the key CDJ & shopper insights and… 
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  Case study: Mobile survey sampling in emerging marketsMeasuring the happiness of consumers in Vietnam, Indonesia, Kenya 
 and Nigeria.
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  How messaging apps change the way we communicateFindings from a global study of over 4,000 smartphone users across the UK, US, France and The Netherlands reveal 
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  Case study: Measuring website effectiveness across 24 countries for MSDThe research supplied MSD with continuous insight into the performance of its online services 
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  Case study: Identifying customer satisfaction for one of the world’s fastest-growing travel companiesUnderstand customers’ satisfaction with your services across markets with LOYAL 
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  Who’s the brand captain on this ship?Marketers will have to deal even more with quickly changing conditions both within and outside of their organizations. 
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  The key to digital ads with impactBy 2019, 40% of media investments in France will be digital, outstripping TV and other traditional media. 
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  Website of the Year 2016 – Announcing the nomineesAs the public get ready to cast their votes in the upcoming elections, a new website for the awards… 
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  The research behind POND’S® #AntiAgeLimits initiativeIs a woman ever too young or old for an activity? POND’S® partnered with MetrixLab to survey 1000 women… 
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  Case study: Determining which products will generate the greatest impactThe results uncovered distinctly different attitudes towards the target brands, indicating potential for further optimization of these brands in-store. 
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  The meaning of home in South Korea as reported by The EconomistMacromill Embrain research cited in The Economist, ‘South Koreans spend longer at home due to social anxieties’. 
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  Learning about life at MetrixLabAs MetrixLab continues to expand, it’s developed a new induction program to harness the talent of its new recruits. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab strengthens global business with new MD in Spain28 July 2016 – MetrixLab has appointed Bernd Rijks as Managing Director of MetrixLab Spain. 
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  Case study: Evaluating and validating POS materials for a leading CPG brandThe research revealed the need for several improvements to be made to the POS material. 
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  MetrixLab supports the University of GrenobleMetrixLab supports the University of Grenoble in its search for the next generation of insight professionals 
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  Case study: Assessing whether new packaging communicates brand valuesOur client wanted to evaluate a revolutionary new packaging format’s impact on perception and its ease of use. 
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  Why aren’t mobile banner ads more effective?Advertisers know that mobile represents a huge opportunity. In fact, the latest research from MetrixLab reveals that mobile ads… 
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  Case study: Testing mobile ads for a digital agencyEfficiently test your mobile advertising campaigns 
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  Raising awareness of malaria through researchDid you know that half the world lives with the threat of malaria every day? On April 25, 2016,… 
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  Website of the Year awards welcomes wildcard entriesMetrixLab is organizing the Website of the Year awards in 9 different countries. The registration period for a chance… 
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  Case study: Concept validation at PhilipsPhilips Automotive Lighting wanted to test its concept for color accented car bulbs (ColorVision) to assess the size of… 
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  MetrixLab and Facebook at Insights Innovation ExchangeJoin us with Facebook for a truly interactive session where you get to be the creative director!. 
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  Case study: Pre-testing ads for YahooYahoo wanted to assess a 15-second digital ad’s ability to ”break through the clutter”. 
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  Leading Korean newspaper covers Macromill election surveyEmbrain’s election survey method was featured in the top article of Chosun Ilbo, the biggest newspaper in Korea… 
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  Case study: Optimizing digital campaign componentsOur client wanted to understand 
 which digital ad executions were
 most effective in reaching both
 male and female target…
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  MetrixLab on social media: We will keep you postedBe inspired by the happenings in the MetrixLab and market research world. And get some fun posts, too. 
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  Case study: Assessing whether new packaging communicates brand valuesA premium spirts brand wanted to test 
 a new packaging design across
 territories to determine whether
 it successfully communicated its…
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  Infographic: How the French spend their weekend breaksRecent research carried out for Weekendesk points to a wide variety of weekend activities for French couples and families…. 
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  MetrixLab reveals new logo as part of Macromill GroupWe’re excited to have a new logo that makes it clear we are part of the Macromill Group. 
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  Case study: Maximizing the effectiveness of media spendOur client wanted to assess and maximize the effectiveness of its advertising in order to capitalize its significant media… 
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  MetrixLab joins Unilever’s Paragon partnershipWe are delighted to be part of Unilever’s recently launched Paragon partnership. 
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  Case study: Pre-testing for campaign optimizationNew to the Dutch market, international online home decoration and furnishing company Westwing wanted to pre-test their first TV… 
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  MRMW APAC Session mobile creative insightsTogether with Facebook, we tested 100+ mobile ads to find key creative attributes. Join us March 8th for results! 
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  Case study: Determining digital ad performanceOur client wanted us to determine which two versions of online video ads resonated best with the target audience…. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab adds new digital analysis and reporting tool23 February 2016 – MetrixLab announced the availability of a new digital analysis and reporting tool directly available to… 
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  Case study: Testing pre-roll video advertisingWith six finished ads, our client was interested in understanding the strengths of each ad to inform their placement… 
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  Create value with big data analytics with MetrixLab's bookMetrixLab hosted the book launch of ‘Creating Value with Big Data Analytics’ with invited guests attending four different sessions. 
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  Presentations from the Dutch MIE 2016We’re proud to have presented at the MIE, the Dutch Marketing & Insights event, a cooperation between NIMA and… 
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  Best practices in digital advertising. Nestlé partners with MetrixLab at MIE 2016Kirsten van der Sluijs, Media Manager at Nestlé, and Lieke Lamers, Client Director at MetrixLab present best practices in… 
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  KLM to speak with MetrixLab at MIE 2016Marc Tollens, User Insights Manager at KLM, and Ramon Pardo, Client Director at MetrixLab will talk about how digital… 
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  MetrixLab opens the doors to new talentInterested in working for one of the coolest and most innovative consumer insights and marketing analytics providers of the… 
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  And the winners of Website of the Year awards are…On Wednesday, November 25 we celebrated the winners of the Dutch Website of the Year during the annual Award… 
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  Website of the Year award winners announcedNovember 26th, 2015 – Politie.nl is door het Nederlandse publiek verkozen tot dé ‘Website van het Jaar 2015’. Voor… 
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  Macromill offers Pre-Roll Copy Testing Norms for China10 November 2015 – Key diagnostic for advertisers seeking to win in the rapidly expanding Chinese market. 
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  Unlock effective digital communication in four stepsWe debunk digital myths, and describe steps to improve your digital communication. 
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  Press release: Unified Shanghai office expands Macromill presence5 November 2015 – Edwin Song leads one of the largest local insights and analytics organizations focused on Chinese… 
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  Press release: Macromill welcomes new CHRO29 October 2015 – MACROMILL, appoints Shinichiro Oka as Chief HR Officer to the global leadership team. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab and TTC Mobile team up to make super mobile panel20 October 2015 – New partnership announced to leverage mobile panels 
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  Press release: Macromill welcomes new CEO8 October 2015 – MACROMILL announced today that Scott Ernst will succeed Han De Groot as Chief Executive Officer,… 
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  And the nominees for the Website of the Year awards are…La liste des nominés pour les Prix des Sites de l’Année 2015 ont été publiées aujourd’hui. Du 5 octobre… 
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  Macromill/MetrixLab in top 15 of AMA Global Research Top 50 ReportWe are proud to announce that MACROMILL/MetrixLab ranked in the top of the AMA Global 50 for 2015. 
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  Press release: MetrixLab adds mobile norms for advertising pre-test solutions21 July 2015 – MetrixLab announces Mobile Norms for optimizing mobile advertising in the United States, Europe and Asia 
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  Digital Inspiration session a great successMetrixLab hosted a Digital Inspiration Session at our Rotterdam office on May 26, 2015. Guests attended three different sessions. 
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  Press release: Kimberly Bastoni to amplify MetrixLab US presence12 May 2015 – MetrixLab appoints Kimberly Bastoni to the position of Executive Vice President North America 
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  Press release: MetrixLab introduces quick, device neutral package testing23 April 2015 – New COMPACT solution delivers insight on visibility, communication and persuasion of packaging designs. 
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  Press release: Macromill opens office in SE Asia with Rob Valsler as MD24 March 2015- Singapore expansion further strengthens presence for global brands. 
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  Press release: Macromill welcomes new CTO and CFO19 March 2015 – MACROMILL, appoints Kuniko Ogawa as Chief Technology Officer and Teruaki Kido as Chief Financial Officer… 
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  Presentation from the Dutch Congres Intranet 2015MetrixLab presented at the Dutch ‘Congres Intranet 2015’ about the user friendliness of the intranet and why it’s important…. 
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  Press release: Macromill expands with new office in Mexico3 March 2015 – MACROMILL announced that a new office will be opened in Mexico with Ricardo Cuéllar as… 
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  Press release: Macromill revenues up 44 percent as growth plans advanceMACROMILL, a global provider of consumer insights and marketing analytics solutions, posted 2014 year end revenue increase of 44… 
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  MetrixLab opens its doors to new talent 2015Interested in working for one of the coolest and most innovative consumer insights and marketing analytics providers of the… 
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  Presentation from the Dutch MIE 2015The Dutch Marketing & Insights Event, a cooperation between NIMA and MOA, had over 2800 marketers, strategists and researchers…. 
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  MetrixLab to present Social Media Visual Analytics at MIEJoep Arts, VP Social Analytics, MetrixLab, presents new research that uncovers how to reach your target group using visual… 
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  Ster to speak with MetrixLab at MIE 2015Marieke van Echtelt, Research Director at Ster, and Andy Santegoeds, Senior Account Consultant at MetrixLab present new research examining… 
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  Macromill launches medical research partnershipTokyo, Japan, December 18th – Macromill, a premiere market research technology company announced this week the formation of a… 
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  Top UK companies win the MetrixLab UK Website of the Year election 2014LONDON, 20 November 2014 – BMW, Coca-Cola, BBC, Arsenal, Vodafone and Barclays have been chosen by the British public... 
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  Masco Corporation to speak with MetrixLab at TMRE 2014Masco Corporation to lead TMRE session on: Connecting Social Activity to Business Performance 
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  Website of the Year 2014: Start voting for your favourite websites!London, Rotterdam, 22 September 2014 – Voting for the Website of the Year has officially started! The British public... 
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  MetrixLab strengthens global presence with opening of new Brazil officeSeptember 10th, 2014 | Latin American market expertise aids in extending research innovation to regional, as well as global… 
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  MetrixLab debuts at no. 31 on AMA Gold Top 50 ReportIt is the first time MetrixLab has participated in this report, which lists the top revenue-generating market research organizations… 
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  Angela Morgans strengthens MetrixLab’s UK teamJuly 10th, 2014 | MetrixLab expands UK team with appointment of Morgans as Managing Director. 
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  MetrixLab renames MarketTools and CRM MetrixMay 5th, 2014 | Consolidates regional brands including MarketTools, Oxyme, CRM Metrix to accommodate new strategy. 
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  Case study: Mobile shopper missionsThe client would like to improve their in-store promotional signage in order to change their shopper’s trip objective and… 
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  MetrixLab launches Big Data Analytics ecosystemMarch 31st, 2014 | Forms joint venture with marketing intelligence experts Edwin Kooge and Natasha Walk. 
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  MetrixLab acquires majority stake in social media analytics specialist OxymeMarch 11th, 2014 | Adds social media to expanding multi-channel data analytics and insights portfolio. 
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  MetrixLab 2013 revenues up 22 percentMarch 6th, 2014 | Result from change in strategic direction that is expected to drive further growth in 2014. 
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  MetrixLab acquires strategic ownership position in Precision SampleMay 20th 2013 | Will integrate Precision Sample’s panels into panel agnostic sample ecosystem ensuring quality and capacity. 
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  Case study: Collecting user attitudes via preferred entertainment deviceSeveral distinct personas were identified, each with their own product enhancement and marketing opportunities. 
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  Case study: Mobile in-home studyA majority of consumers do not use the appliance as intended by the maker. Espresso machines are invariably used…