It’s not just a matter of the size of the market, but rather why, and how we should respond, position and innovate to improve market standing, future outcomes, and overall profitability.
The integration of artificial intelligence into market research processes has been embraced by some as a game-changer, promising to streamline data collection, enhance analysis, and drive informed decision-making. However, as with any technological advancement, the advent of AI brings both opportunities and challenges, prompting researchers to navigate the terrain with caution and curiosity alike.
It’s not that we caution against including customer survey results in the overall mix of insights, per se. It’s that we urge against relying solely on customer surveys, which is a mistake we’ve seen some make over the years.
Without top-down analytics as part of the market research equation, one runs the risk of placing faith in two sources of data that have proven at times to be unreliable and substandard pictures of reality.
Though most private equity firms typically engage in commercial due diligence once an acquisition target has been identified, there is another research approach that involves a combination of thematic and funnel analysis that can be employed — especially during times in which a more proactive approach is necessary. 1.) Market Prioritization, 2.) Target Prioritization, and 3.) Target Deep-Dive
As economies shift to respond to dynamic forces at play, so too do markets. Customer preferences change, arise or decline; competitors arrive, shift or disappear; and opportunities either emerge, shift form, or fall to the wayside. When external forces conspire to bring disruption, uncertainty and volatility, Market Size Analysis is among the antidotes that can bring calm, confidence and clarity.
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