case study: fine-tuning feasibility through consumer insights
business challenge
A global packaging solutions company wanted to inform their product development strategy through the perspective of key decision-makers in the paint manufacturing and retail industries to determine the market viability of investing in new can materials. Insights objectives included:
- Understanding perceptions of future paint can materials and design.
- Identifying the most important consideration and purchase factors for paint cans.
- Clarifying pros and cons of different can materials and openness to new materials.
bellomy solution
Leveraging Bellomy’s experience in sourcing hard-to-reach B2B audiences and qualitative methodologies, we conducted a multi-phase approach that included:
- Discovery sessions with client leadership to understand topics of interest, identify ongoing hypotheses, and inform the design of discussion guides.
- Twenty in-depth interviews with decision-makers from leading paint manufacturing companies and paint/home improvement retailers.
- In-store interviews with 34 customer-facing retail associates to understand consumer experience and preferences.
business result
This research gave our client the necessary customer-led perspective to gauge the initial viability of investing in new product development. Their further evaluation was informed by a clear understanding of existing concerns and opportunities among key decision-makers within their business partners.
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