When insights partnerships fall short, what can be done? Join Nick Graham, Founder of Vertemis and former global insights leader at Mondelez and PepsiCo, as he discusses the challenges and solutions in the world of market research and insights partnerships. In this episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast, Nick reveals where the disconnect happens between agencies and clients, shares real-life examples, and offers a strategic approach to evolving the industry. Learn what both sides need to do differently to drive impactful business growth and how to better leverage technology in research.

Success hinges on finding the right balance between humans and AI. In this episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast, host Z Johnson is joined by Simon Glass, CEO of Discuss. Together, they delve into the impact of AI on the workplace, examining how it redefines roles, the importance of critical thinking, and effective change management strategies. With AI automating various tasks, discover how organizational dynamics and leadership must evolve to prepare and empower employees in this new hybrid environment.

“AI helps you understand what keeps people awake at night without human bias.” In this episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast, host Niels Schillewaert, Head of Research at Conveo.ai, speaks with Stan Sthanunathan, CEO of i-Genie.AI. Stan shares his journey from corporate roles at Unilever and Coca-Cola to co-founding his AI-driven insights company. The discussion covers reinventing oneself, the evolving role of AI in the insights industry, and valuable advice for early to mid-career professionals and leaders on leveraging AI while maintaining human-centricity. Tune in for a candid conversation on the future of insights and leadership.

Stop trying to pretend that everything is smooth.” In this episode of Insights and Innovators, host John Last sits down with Brianna Sylver, President of Sylver Consulting and author of ‘Leading Through Free Fall’. They discuss how researchers and innovators can navigate project turbulence, reframe resistance, and create safe landings for their ideas. Brianna delves into understanding emotional intelligence, creating actionable insights, and maintaining stakeholder engagement from concept to implementation. Tune in as they explore practical tools and strategies to manage change and drive innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of market research.

Discover how Robinhood’s research team navigates the rapidly changing financial landscape to democratize finance for all. In this episode of MRII’s Insights and Innovators podcast, Katie Gross speaks with Celeste Ridlen, Head of Research at Robinhood. They discuss the crucial role of research in shaping Robinhood’s product and marketing strategies, the evolving responsibilities of insights leaders, and how Robinhood leverages AI to enhance research efficacy. Learn about the unique challenges faced by a high-growth fintech company and the strategies used to stay agile and customer-focused.

Senior leaders don’t want the data, they want the answer. In this episode of ‘Insights and Innovators’ hosted by Zontziry “Z” Johnson, Founder of MRXplorer, J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer at Kantar, discusses the vital importance of presentation delivery. He shares how to effectively connect data with people, tackle common delivery mistakes, and why eye contact and hand movements matter. Smith also covers strategies for ending presentations strongly, handling Q&A sessions, and the importance of practice and preparation.