Research

We’re a strategy-first agency. And, what good is strategy if it isn’t informed.

For Clever Samurai™, research goes beyond our innate curiosity. It can well be the difference maker in campaigns that work and campaigns that don’t. Understanding opportunities, capitalizing on competitor gaps and refining campaigns with iterative learning are all part of our DNA.

We believe in an integrative approach to research and the efficiencies that can be gained through eliminating redundant activities. This often means using existing customer data, sourcing third-party information and combining it with new data. Regardless of the combination of approaches, the key is to link new data with other business information streams from different time periods to derive better insights. And with these insights, the result is the ability to make more informed marketing and business decisions.

Our Research Services include:
  • Brand and brand awareness studies
  • Creative testing through panels and focus groups
  • Customer satisfaction research and analysis (NPS)
  • Customer profiling and analysis
  • Competitive analysis
  • New market and channel analysis
  • In-campaign and variant testing for program efficacy and pivot recommendations