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| 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…
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| 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…
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| 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%…
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| Chart of The Week | Is Red Lobster Cooked? Yes, but there’s more to the story.
The MSW TBSM tracking service measures brand preference as one component of the survey. We collected Brand Preference data for the Casual Dining Restaurant category in both 2019 and 2023. Included in this competitive set is Red Lobster, which recently declared bankruptcy. This week’s MSW Research Chart of the Week looks at both Brand Preference…
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| 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…
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| 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…
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| 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…
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| 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…
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| 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…
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| Video Blog | Neurocognitive – System 1 Metrics
Ever wondered what truly drives consumer engagement with an Ad or a Brand? At MSW Research, we’ve cracked the code by monitoring people’s brain activity, vision, and skin. Here’s a glimpse into our methodology: 🔍 Motivation: We assess the desire to approach or avoid material. 🧠 Efficiency: We assess cognitive workload to ensure that your…
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