The boundless digital shelf demands a fresh lens on relevance.

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The CPG industry is undergoing a revolution fueled by dynamic shifts in culture, technology and competition. Winning in this new world requires brands to understand consumer motivations and desires more deeply – and  then act on this understanding faster – than the competition.

Insights that move at the speed of your customer.

The boundless digital shelf
Ecommerce today, where the digital shelf knows no bounds, unlocks an explosion of new products tailored to increasingly diverse consumer needs and niche markets. No longer are consumers confined to a limited selection of mass-market options; they now demand a massive range of choices across every category, catering to every conceivable need and occasion.
No one-size-fits-all
Meanwhile, the media landscape has splintered into a myriad of platforms, rendering it impossible to effectively target the general public with a one-size-fits-all brand building campaign. The same digital ecosystem dynamic makes everyone a potential customer and personalization table stakes for success.
Adaptation a mandate
In this data-driven age, where information flows freely and abundantly, the ability to decipher the 'why' behind consumer behavior and craft compelling narratives is paramount. It's not just about collecting data anymore; it's about extracting actionable consumer insights about human needs, motivations and behaviours that propel growth.
Relevance earns “share of life”
To connect to consumers’ identities, brands must deliver relevance. Identity shapes what consumers pay attention to, how they think, how they behave and how they react. It’s also about the small moments that shape how consumers make decisions. Brands unlock share of life when they consistently deliver relevance to customer needs – both in the short term and the long term.

Built with a bias for action.

With our proprietary approach and the timely application of Big R and little r relevance, we unlock the secrets of consumer behavior, paving the way for nimble actions and continuous learning.

Segmentation
Our approach considers the human dynamics that guide consumer behavior, leveraging analytics to reveal the metrics that matter to both KPIs and activation.
Brand Health Tracking
We track brand health with built-in systems of learning and action, using a combination of market-validated, predictive and innovative measurements.
Customer Journeys
Our robust toolbox of market and consumer research approaches and analytical methods unlocks crucial customer journey insights that solve business problems.
Quantitative & Qualitative Research
We conduct analyses around the context and trends impacting your business from a sociological, technological, economic, environmental and political perspective.

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Material is a global strategy partner that combines deep human insights with modern technology – a proprietary science + systems approach that speeds engagement and growth for the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies.