Case Studies

Quantitative market research team analyzing global consumer data and strategic insights
  • Validating Platform Concepts for Gen Alpha Audiences Through Remote Research

    Validating Platform Concepts for Gen Alpha Audiences Through Remote Research

    Executive Summary A global entertainment company partnered with Touchstone Research to demonstrate proof of concept for a new online platform designed specifically for Gen Alpha users. This case study highlights the importance of Gen Alpha Concept Testing in understanding what digital experiences resonate with this unique audience. By leveraging remote friendship-paired sessions, the study provided…

  • Enhancing Curriculum Development Through an Ongoing Insights Community for Educators

    Enhancing Curriculum Development Through an Ongoing Insights Community for Educators

    Executive Summary A leading media and entertainment company established a long-term research partnership with Touchstone Research to gather continuous feedback from early childhood and elementary educators. This ongoing community provided a direct line of communication to classroom teachers, which ensured that digital content and curriculum tools aligned with the real-world needs of daycare through 2nd-grade…

  • Powering Tech Innovation Through Multi-Market Insight Communities

    Powering Tech Innovation Through Multi-Market Insight Communities

    Executive Summary An online technology company partnered with Touchstone Research to establish a dedicated research infrastructure for capturing rapid, ongoing insights from next-generation power users. By building specialized insight communities in the United States and Brazil, the brand gained the ability to conduct continuous qualitative exploration to support multiple internal research teams. What this case…

  • Analyzing Global Search Behavior Through International Diary Studies

    Analyzing Global Search Behavior Through International Diary Studies

    Executive Summary A leading Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) company partnered with Touchstone Research to investigate how consumers in the US and five international markets search for entertainment-related topics online and via mobile apps. The research leveraged longitudinal diary studies to provide deep visibility into search mechanisms, helping the client optimize its platform’s features for…

  • Uncovering Global Mobile Media Habits Through International Online Discussion Boards

    Uncovering Global Mobile Media Habits Through International Online Discussion Boards

    Executive Summary A leading global Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) company partnered with Touchstone Research to gain an in-depth understanding of mobile app users’ behaviors and motivations for watching content on mobile devices. This international study utilized interactive online discussion boards to identify universal behavioral habits and unique market-specific entertainment needs. What this case study…

  • Evaluating Virtual Vehicle Shopping Experiences Through Multi-Phase UX Research

    Evaluating Virtual Vehicle Shopping Experiences Through Multi-Phase UX Research

    Executive Summary A luxury car brand partnered with Touchstone Research to conduct specialized automotive UX research on a prototype 3D virtual vehicle shopping experience. The study utilized AI and a specialized tagging system to provide the brand with clear directional guidance on which digital features drove consumer engagement and which required further refinement before additional…

  • Optimizing Kids’ Apparel E-commerce Through Competitive Retail UX Research

    Optimizing Kids’ Apparel E-commerce Through Competitive Retail UX Research

    Executive Summary An established kids’ and baby apparel company partnered with Touchstone Research to conduct retail UX research to evaluate its website performance against key competitors. Through moderated usability sessions, the brand identified opportunities to improve its user interface and optimize the digital path to purchase. What this case study covers: Study Snapshot Business Challenge:…

  • Capturing Emerging Youth Culture Trends Through an Always-On Insight Community

    Capturing Emerging Youth Culture Trends Through an Always-On Insight Community

    Executive Summary A global media and entertainment leader partnered with Touchstone Research to establish a long-term qualitative research community focused on the tween demographic. This always-on platform provides internal stakeholders with immediate access to authentic youth perspectives, ensuring content and brand strategies remain aligned with rapidly shifting cultural trends. What this case study covers: Study…

  • Validating a New Spicy Snack Concept Through Sensory Taste Testing

    Validating a New Spicy Snack Concept Through Sensory Taste Testing

    Executive Summary A global consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand partnered with Touchstone Research to evaluate a new spicy snack concept ahead of a potential U.S. market launch. Through in-person qualitative sensory taste testing with adult consumers in San Francisco and New York City, the study explored reactions to bold, globally inspired flavors to help assess…

  • Driving Continuous Platform Evolution Through an Agile Insight Community

    Driving Continuous Platform Evolution Through an Agile Insight Community

    Executive Summary A consumer-facing audio streaming platform partnered with Touchstone Research to design and manage an online insight community supporting continuous qualitative research with subscribers and non-subscribers across the United States. This always-on research environment enabled rapid learning and deep exploration of user behaviors to support evolving product and business strategies. What this case study…