Blog

Smartphones make for smarter research

June 11, 2019

The face of market research has changed with the evolution of phones. Your research audience is at your fingertips, and your video survey is at theirs.

Case study: Video reaps rewards in agriculture

May 13, 2019

When you think of video surveys, you’d be forgiven for thinking the camera is always pointed at a human being. But our clients have found other innovative uses for the Plotto video platform: monitoring seed production, flower production and vineyards.

Case study: Video clinches win in Innovation Challenge

May 5, 2019

Case study looking at how an innovation consultancy focussed on helping clients do good used Plotto’s consumer research video platform to bring new ideas to life.

Seven of the Best Market Research Podcasts

February 23, 2019

We had a look at podcasts a couple of years ago on this blog and, with time at a premium for all of us these days, we thought it would be worth having another look at what’s out there to keep you informed and entertained on your commute, in your lunch hour or while you’re doing the housework.

What’s new in tech for 2019?

January 28, 2019

A glimpse of what you can expect this year in the world of tech.

Happy Holidays!

December 19, 2018

Happy Holidays! A round up of the hot topics in video surveys and video storytelling this year.

How video testimonials can boost brand power

November 27, 2018

The abundance of online reviews can be confusing and can cloud rather than clarify judgement. There is always a part of us who wonders who the people are behind the views, and what axe they have to grind. This is where video testimonials come in. Here we look at some examples to show how they work in a number of powerful ways.

How to tell a compelling story using video

October 30, 2018

How should you use video footage to create stories that your audience will enjoy watching and remember in their work? Here are the key things we think you should consider when putting together a video showreel.

Top tweets reveal what makes our audience chirpy

September 18, 2018

We had a look at our tweets over the past few months and found there were four hot topics that really caught our audience’s imagination…

Video-Based Research: No More Fake News?

August 15, 2018

Fake news might be a relatively recent phenomenon, but whether to believe what we hear is something that market researchers have been grappling with for a long time.

Is your video research GDPR-ready?

July 12, 2018

If you conduct video surveys that involve research with EU citizens, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is something you will need to have a grasp of.

Why video boosts the impact of research findings

June 8, 2018

We explore how market research videos can add impact and insight to presentations and debriefs.