A boutique, full-service consumer research agency located in Portland, Oregon.

Understanding how a brand is truly perceived

It’s challenging to stay in touch with brand perception.  Often, there’s a disconnect between internal beliefs and how consumers actually view a brand.  We help clients gain deep insight into how consumers feel about their brand to improve marketing and brand strategy.

  • Utilize various qualitative tools to unearth the nuances and layers of brand perception.
  • Deliver a clear point of view on how to evolve brand strategy based on these consumer insights.
Case Study:PEMCO

The Challenge

PEMCO was evolving their brand positioning and strategy and wanted to first ensure they understood how their brand was perceived.  PEMCO also had a number of internal consumer beliefs that needed to be validated or refuted to ensure they truly understand their potential customer.

The Approach

Forty individual online interviews with auto, home, and renter’s insurance consumers across the Pacific NW

Eleven individual online interviews with insurance agents

The Results

Identified consumer and agent perceptions of PEMCO and competitors

Identified criteria for consideration and selection of an insurance provider

Validated / refuted internal PEMCO consumer beliefs