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New York-based research platform Remesh has filed a lawsuit against Kantar, accusing it of 'misappropriating' Remesh's trade secrets, as well as breach of contract, copyright infringement and other related claims.
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A new conversational AI-based MR platform has launched in San Francisco, with $3.4m in seed funding. Keplar Voice conducts in-depth customer interviews at scale using advanced voice AI and automated analysis.
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Another day, another NIQ announcement - actually two today. The consumer intelligence giant has partnered with OOH advertising tech suite Displayce, to offer advanced measurement for European Digital Out-of-Home; and with clean room software firm Decentriq for data sharing.
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IoT sensor-based consumer behavior tracker QualSights has announced the launch of UseSights, described as 'the world's only usage intelligence platform.' The tool promises data on when and where people use products in the home, combining syndicated benchmark and tailored usage data.
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Sam Lippin, formerly of InnovateMR and Ivy Exec, has joined UK-based data collection and advanced analytics firm Rigour Research as Director of Business Development for North America, where the firm will now roll out its services. More
In the US, UserTesting has launched UserTesting Verified, an advanced participant verification system which combines machine learning and geolocation technology, to detect and block fraudulent research participants. More
Dutch firm DVJ Insights is launching its advanced shopper data solution, Spenderlog, in Denmark, Sweden and Norway, via partnerships with Norstat and CatMan Solution. More
Media effectiveness platform DoubleVerify (DV) has announced changes in its senior commercial management and leadership teams. They include the retirement of current Global Chief Commercial Officer Julie Eddleman, and the rehiring of Joris Stevens as SVP, Global Account Management. More
In Austin, Texas, B2B participant recruitment specialist Emporia Research has announced its expansion into healthcare research, including recruitment of physicians, healthcare executives and clinical staff. More
Ad tech and measurement company VideoAmp has appointed Jon Steinlauf, former Chief US Advertising Sales Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), to its Board of Directors. More
Manchester, UK-based pharma insights agency Beyond Blue has promoted longstanding employee Christopher Fenn to Senior Commercial Operations Manager. More
US-based consumer researcher Smarty Pants has reappointed Nadia Bernal to its team, adding advanced quant expertise for its flagship toy, entertainment and CPG clients. She is based in San Jose, California. More
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| 25th Sept 2025 | Annual Baal Dan 'Networking for a Cause' event - NYC |
| from 2nd Sept 2025 | The Research Society Human Insights Conference 2025 - Melbourne, Aus |
| from 28th Sept 2025 | ESOMAR Congress 2025: Reimagine - Prague |
| from 14th Oct 2025 | Qual360 APAC 2025 - Singapore |
| 18th Nov 2025 | Mastering MR Screener Writing - Fieldwork / WIRe in-person interactive workshop - New York City |
