Category: Video Blog

  • | Video Blog | Case Study: Financial Services

    | Video Blog | Case Study: Financial Services

    How can a challenger brand in finance compete against industry giants with a fraction of their marketing budget? It all boils down to one crucial factor—effective messaging. With a 35% growth in new customers and a 6.6% increase in same-store sales, this challenger brand proved that success is possible, even when outspent by the competition…

  • | Video Blog | Case Study: CPG Brand

    | Video Blog | Case Study: CPG Brand

    A technical advantage isn’t enough to dominate the market. We started working with a CPG brand 19 months into its life and stayed with it for over six years. We began with brand tracking, which led us to identify the gap between the brand’s current performance and its potential. We found the brand had a…

  • | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: Closing the Market Gap

    | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: Closing the Market Gap

    Forget what you think you know about market dominance. In 2023, MSW Research looked at consumer behavior for 4 popular fast-food chains. Our findings revealed that McDonald’s commands an impressive 11% positive market gap. 🍔 But where do these customers even come from? People who prefer other fast-food brands but can’t get to them. Take…

  • | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: Penetration Drivers

    | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: Penetration Drivers

    In 2023, the fast-food industry faced a significant challenge with rising prices. Fast-food chains had to think—well FAST. Consumers perceived McDonalds and Burger King to be very similar with ‘Convenient,’ ‘Affordable’ and ‘Offering options friends and family enjoy.’ BurgerKing always trails in their head-to-head competition with McDonalds on these dimensions. Rising prices are challenging the…

  • | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: A Case Study

    | Video Blog | Focused Brand Strategy: A Case Study

    Ever wonder why consumers choose one brand over another? In 2023, MSW Research used our BrandEdge solution to look at consumer behavior for 4 popular fast-food chains. Our findings revealed that the leading reason for cross-brand usage for fast-food isn’t variety or price but something else entirely: Convenience and availability For example, among the 72%…

  • | Video Blog | Why The Industry Needs MSW’s AI Creative Effectiveness Score

    | Video Blog | Why The Industry Needs MSW’s AI Creative Effectiveness Score

    Your doorbell camera can recognize a person, a dog, or a package. That doesn’t make for effective advertising. While AI might be great at identifying these visual elements, it struggles to grasp the nuances of emotion. Here’s where MSW Research’s Creative Effectiveness Score steps in: Our blended approach, combining AI and human insights, bridges this…

  • | Video Blog | What Our AI Creative Effectiveness Score is Trained On

    | Video Blog | What Our AI Creative Effectiveness Score is Trained On

    MSW Research’s Creative Effectiveness Score AI is rewriting the rules on advertising research. How? It’s simple – our AI is trained on the essence of effective advertising. We’ve meticulously taught it to recognize 150 distinct creative content elements, drawing from 50 years of research and data. These elements are carefully weighted based on their impact…

  • | Video Blog | Introducing MSW’s AI Creative Effectiveness Score

    | Video Blog | Introducing MSW’s AI Creative Effectiveness Score

    AI alone can’t crack the emotional nuances of advertising. That’s why we trained one on our 50 years of experience. Introducing MSW Research’s Creative Effectiveness Score—a groundbreaking fusion of AI and human insights. While AI excels in recognizing visual elements, it falters when it comes to decoding emotional context. → That’s where human expertise steps…

  • | Video Blog | Implicit Measurement: Capturing Certainty using Reaction Times

    | Video Blog | Implicit Measurement: Capturing Certainty using Reaction Times

    Unlocking the true essence of consumer behavior requires more than just words. Enter implicit measurement—a method that delves deep into the subconscious. At MSW Research, we combine traditional survey responses with reaction time analysis to reveal unspoken sentiments. Slower responses may signal hesitation to criticize, while quick ones reflect certainty. By harnessing implicit measurement, brands…

  • | Video Blog | Neurocognitive Composite Scores

    | Video Blog | Neurocognitive Composite Scores

    The average commercial loses its audience in the first six seconds. 🕑 So, how do you captivate and maintain attention? Here are 7 neurocognitive composite factors to keep in mind: 1️⃣ Attention Check: Captures viewer interest from the start. 2️⃣ Brand Presence: Ensures brand visibility and impact. 3️⃣ Story Integration: Seamlessly weaves brand into the…