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Welcome to the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) – the insight community supporting and advising on market research in business. We’re a resource for the latest thinking and techniques in business to business research. Join us for networking opportunities with insight professionals, find our knowledge centre on this website and keep up to date with our e-newsletter. For research buyers, we have the BIG Directory of specialist business research and insight providers.

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Events

BIG Forum

B2B or not B2B: The Future of BIG and B2B Research

Date: Tuesday 27 November 6pm – 8pm

Join us to discuss of the future of B2B research and how BIG should be supporting its members to meet the challenges that lay ahead.

BIG Chair, Ginny Monk, will be leading a panel discussion along with figures representing the B2B industry (agency and client, old and new)

The cost of this event is free to members and £10.00 for non-members, excluding VAT.

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Future BIG Forums

Our forum dates have been decided but we are still busy planning our list of topics and exciting guest speakers. We will confirm the details as soon as possible.

5th February 2019
2nd April 2019
21st May 2019

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The changing role of the B2B researcher

by Jon Wood | 12th November 2018 | Business, Research | 0 Comments

Jon Wood of Critical Research takes a look at the past, present and future of the B2B researcher. A recent conversation with a colleague got me thinking about what is now expected of young B2B researchers, the demands placed upon them and how that compares with my...

Five ways AI will Impact the Market Research Industry

by Amy Middleton | 2nd October 2018 | Methodology, Research, Respondents | 0 Comments

AI is fast becoming the most anticipated feature of modern technology and a concept that has divided public opinion in a variety of industries. Even household devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home are becoming must-haves to answering life’s questions at the call...

BIG AGM and Summer Party

by Trevor Wilkinson | 2nd October 2018 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

Early September has quickly become a must-put-in-the-diary time for all lovers of B2B research and wine, as BIG hosted its AGM and late Summer drinks at Laithwaites London Bridge. The AGM went smoothly with no major revolts (Martin Sorrell should be so lucky) and we...

Putting HEART into your business

by Claire Labrum | 31st August 2018 | Business, Research, Respondents | 0 Comments

Kate Dennis, founder of Open Door Insights, looks at proven techniques for engaging B2B/ professionals on a deeper, more emotional level. Tactics and strategies used in the past by marketers to target B2B/Professionals have typically been quite distinct from those...

Can language affect savings behaviour?

by Claire Labrum | 13th August 2018 | Research, Respondents | 0 Comments

Can the language you speak influence the way you save? Professor Keith Chen, behavioural economist at UCLA, has been looking at how speakers of different languages also save differently. Claire Labrum of Strictly Financial gives an overview of his thoughts and a...

Questions about business to business research?

Q. Why are mixed methodology studies more common in B2B?

A. The complexity of B2B markets means that multiple research methods often need to be used in order to provide answers or solutions for strategic decisions

Q. Why are B2B costs higher than B2C costs?

A. B2B transactions often take more consideration and involve more decision makers. The B2B consumer will more often than not need to be able to prove a return-on-investment for their purchase

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