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July 2, 2026
|Ariel DuChene
How the FIFA World Cup Inspires M&A Insight
Between the Olympics, a thrilling NBA Finals, and the FIFA World Cup, I’ve found myself paying closer attention than ever. Watching the world’s best soccer players compete sparked an unexpected…
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June 17, 2026
|Bill Gullan
When Brand Becomes a Value Lever: Five Critical Moments in M&A
Make the right brand decisions at key pivotal moments, as brand plays a critical role in whether deals create or erode value. From diligence through exit—to protect trust, accelerate growth,…
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June 9, 2026
|John Ferreira
Switching Insights Community Providers Is Easier Than You Think
Most insights leaders stick with underperforming community providers longer than they should—not because the partnership is working, but because switching feels risky. The reality? With the right partner, migration is…
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June 1, 2026
|Bill Gullan
Branding Post-M&A – The Key Question of Naming in Brand Architecture
In M&A, the naming decision is more than cosmetic—it signals strategy. Whether maintaining separate brands, combining them, elevating one, or starting fresh, each approach communicates what the new entity stands…
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May 7, 2026
|John Ferreira
How AI Can Make Qualitative Research More Human
Can AI make qualitative research more human? As brands navigate the future of qualitative research, the perceived tradeoff between in-person ethnography and AI-driven insights is quickly breaking down. It’s no…
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May 4, 2026
|Bill Gullan
When Rebranding Works – and When It Doesn’t. Lessons from Eastern State and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rebranding succeeds or fails based on alignment, not aesthetics. By comparing Eastern State Penitentiary’s successful evolution with the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s short‑lived name change, this piece highlights why stakeholder…
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April 16, 2026
|John Ferreira
Brand Tracking is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It.
Why traditional brand tracking fails—and how multi-signal explanation changes what teams can do with insight.
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April 1, 2026
|Bill Gullan
What Is Brand Voice? And Why Does It Matter?
What is brand voice, and why does it matter for your brand? How can you build an effective brand voice? Learn from the experts at Finch Brands.
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March 19, 2026
|John Ferreira
Webinar Replay – Escaping the Research Grind
Market researchers are losing 8–12 hours every week to searching for information and recreating work that already exists. That’s time not spent uncovering insights, shaping strategy, or earning a seat…
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March 19, 2026
|Bill Gullan
AI at Work: How We’re Actually Using It (Not How the Headlines Say We Are)
If you believe the headlines, AI is either saving the world or ending it. In practice, it's doing something far more useful — helping teams work smarter. Here's how we're…
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February 27, 2026
|Bill Gullan
What Does a Brand Consultant Do? And How Do I Know When I Need One?
Can your company benefit from hiring a brand consultant? Learn more about what a brand consultant does and how they can help your business grow.
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