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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 – May

Date: Tuesday 22 May 2018

What are the applications of Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in B2B research, now and in the future? Find out from Alastair Goode and Jonathan Barrowman of Gorilla in the room. This will be followed by a demo, giving you an opportunity to try out some of the kit, see how it works, and get some ideas and inspiration for future projects.

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MRS Business-to-Business Research Conference

Date: Thursday 28 June 2018

At this year’s B2B research conference, find out what’s important to businesses in 2018 and grow your understanding of the communication preferences, attitudes and requirements of future millennial business leaders. Hear how leading UK businesses are embracing next generation research techniques and transforming their B2B insight and join the discussion on how to develop insight leaders and insight functions fit for the future.

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Trading places – Brexit and trade between the UK and the EU

by Trevor Wilkinson | 5th June 2018 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

I’m not sure whether this is apocryphal, but back in the day George W. Bush is alleged to have offered the following insight into international trade: "More and more exports are coming from outside our country." I was reminded of this quotation when recently...

Four Considerations for Complex B2B Research Projects

by Sarah Fennelly | 30th April 2018 | Methodology, Respondents | 0 Comments

One of the most challenging aspects of B2B market research is that we frequently need to hear from very rare populations. While it is fairly straightforward to execute research which asks office workers about general workplace trends given a large, diverse and...

Life’s not a Pitch

by Lucy Davison | 27th March 2018 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

I recently attended one of the more commercial insights industry events. A lot of the content at these events is ‘pay to play’ – when suppliers and agencies pay a fee to get a slot on the platform. In essence, I do not think this is a bad idea. It funds events and...

B2B Research: A Recruiter’s Perspective

by Damon Thomas | 12th March 2018 | Business, Research | 0 Comments

I have recruited for the market research industry since 2001 and since then have seen a great deal of change. My 2001 self would not recognise the industry I now recruit in – we have all had to evolve. B2B Research has always been something I have been involved in,...

When insight makes a BIG difference

by Claire Labrum | 14th February 2018 | Uncategorised | 0 Comments

We all know that Market Research is important for advising day to day business decision making, but it also has the power to inspire change within the heart of a business. This was the impact when The Sound collaborated with Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading event...

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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BIG membership is open to anyone who works in market research or related areas. We would love to have you on board. Membership is only £25 a year (excluding VAT), and runs for the 12 months from your date of joining.

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