Ponderings from the Perch

Have you ever wanted your customers to spend twice as much money with you? In a compelling study, Capgemini found that users who feel a connection to a brand spend twice as much money as those who don't. Priscilla and Leighton made a pact during this episode not to bury that important statistic, and here it is right at the top. Huzzah! We've been trained to hear the word "branding" and think about...

Lord of the Rings. The Godfather. BACK TO THE FUTURE. Who doesn't love a good trilogy?  In the third episode of Flight Patterns with Fieldwork, CEO and Momma Bird Priscilla McKinney talks with Fieldwork Webwork/Fieldwork Anywhere President Crystal Majik about the past, present and future of research. Crystal started with Fieldwork in 1998 and has worked in the Denver, Schaumburg and Network office...

Flight Patterns with Fieldwork continues! In this episode, Little Bird CEO and Momma Bird Priscilla McKinney and Fieldwork’s Vice President of Corporate Services Aryn O’Donnell discuss how Fieldwork cultivates and nurtures relationships with clients. Fieldwork is famous for its research venues - this is no surprise, because their facilities are 1. gorgeously and meticulously designed for in-person...

A rising tide lifts all ships. When the going gets tough in business, it takes a special kind of leader to reach out in the spirit of collaboration, using creativity and action to forge a path forward. Sarah Kotva, Executive Partner and VP at Fieldwork is that kind of leader.  Flight Patterns with Fieldwork is a special miniseries hosted by Momma Bird Priscilla McKinney to showcase a selection of...

Fledgling. Novice. Greenhorn. Tenderfoot. Noob. We have a lot of words for people who are trying things for the first time, and generally, the more words there are to describe a thing, the more prevalent and complex that thing is. This issue presents itself in two common ways in the market research industry: 1. A steady stream of new researchers entering the field, and 2. A continually shifting la...

It’s no surprise there has been a scramble recently as companies adapt to economic conditions and ever-changing consumer behaviors. Rapid inflation has meant that consumers are becoming more critical of their spending– putting pressure on companies both big and small. So what can brands do to adapt and ensure the best shopper experience and most effective brand strategy moving forward? We’re LIVE...

Writing a book is hard, luckily, you don't have to do it alone. CEO of Scribe Media, Jevon McCormick sits down with Momma Bird, Priscilla McKinney to discuss what it takes to move forward on your path to authorship. Whether you need coaching, a ghostwriter, or marketing to spread your message, Scribe is there to assist you along the way. Listen in as we (hopefully) convince you to take that leap a...

Research is great. Consumer insights are great too. But at the end of the day, if those insights aren’t being leveraged strategically to create lasting business and consumer impact, what’s the point? With consumer needs continually shifting, it’s become more important than ever to be mindful and strategic when it comes to consumer behavior research. "In order to make insights more impactful and ma...

Joy /joi/noun: a feeling of great pleasure and happiness In the last few years, it’s been hard for many to “find the joy” in life. Given the pandemic has put the stability of every sector of our lives to the test, it’s not hard to see why. But what if we told you there’s a science behind living a more joy-filled life?  Joy connoisseurs Debby Schlesinger-Hellman and Andrew Cannon join Priscilla on...

Grab the balloons! Pop the champagne! It’s time for a mindset shift about LinkedIn, and it’s a FUN one. Long gone are the days when you viewed LinkedIn like it’s a ho-hum social media platform. It’s a fabulous cocktail party! And you’re invited! CEO and Little Bird Momma Priscilla McKinney is here to help you make a vital mindset shift about LinkedIn. Get ready to take a BIG step toward building s...

There is always a risk of becoming obsolete when it comes to the market research industry or any industry for that matter. The truth is that things are constantly changing, and that includes consumer preferences and the shopper journey. Hence, the importance of being adaptable. And adaptability is a skill that Roseanne Luth is no stranger to. A true representation of women in research, Priscilla i...

So the story goes, a neuroscientist and an insights strategist walk into a bar. Well, that's not exactly how it went, but the interaction resulted in a unique collaboration with the goal of helping brands better understand human behavior using neuroscience. Priscilla is joined on the Perch by a good friend and colleague, Hunter Thurman, to discuss the behavioral psychology behind consumer behavior...

Insights and marketing professionals are under a lot of pressure.  Mmm num ba de Dum bum ba be Doo buh dum ba beh beh   How quickly can that campaign get out? How quickly can you generate more leads? Increase revenue! Optimize your team! Um ba ba be Um ba ba be De day da Ee day da, that's okay Jenn Vogel, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Voxpopme joins us with more than ten years of market re...

Time to get in shape.  Relax. We aren’t talking about the “running a mile for gym class” in shape. We’re actually talking about practicing and building up your empathy skills. Make empathy your new superpower and change the way you work and live. Joining Priscilla on The Perch is Rob Volpe, CEO and Empathy Activist at Ignite360. Rob is sharing the most impactful way forward with insight into his b...

Does your company or team (marketing, sales or dodgeball) take part in the crucial practice of briefing and debriefing? If not, please see the definition of “crucial” and then continue reading to learn how to Be Vigilant! Many companies have undergone major changes due to recent global events, this we all know, but what we often don’t consider is if these blindside adjustments were due to an issue...

COVID-19 put the insights industry on an accelerated path to digitalization, much like every other industry impacted by the pandemic. Before COVID, the research industry relied heavily on in-person interviews—and they likely won’t go away—however, research has changed.  The Research Technology industry, nicknamed ResTech, quickly identified the need for insights that were fast, scalable AND afford...

Make clients unignorable. That’s a pretty good basis for working in the marketing industry, right? We think so, and so does our guest on this episode of Ponderings from the Perch. Introducing thought-leader Peter Levitan, Owner, Peter Levitan & Co. So, put on those headphones, plug into your aux cord or play it over Bluetooth for your daily commute — either way, don’t miss this intriguing discussi...

'Tis the season to see your local Girl Scouts posted up at your favorite grocery store. It only makes sense to talk about cookies in this episode — well, maybe not those types of cookies (though a Little Bird Marketing fan favorite is Thin Mints... in the freezer). Priscilla McKinney and Ashley LeBlanc are back on the Perch to give you 3 strategies to leverage for success on social media.  With th...

A celebration is in order for our friends at InnovateMR! They have received a significant investment from CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the business services sector.  “The big takeaway when you are looking to raise investment is to take your time and find the right partner. And I think we've really done that with CIVC their terrific comp...

Most people can appreciate the importance of core values, but often, core values are overlooked or poorly implemented into the foundation of an organization.  Though a business can change over time, core values remain constant, a sturdy backbone helping us to stay rooted and true to our beliefs. For the KJT Group, core values are always top of mind. How are you consciously and unconsciously showin...

Market Research is no longer solely focused on measurement but has grown to include prediction and optimization of the impact of marketing. On today's episode, Priscilla talks with Emmanuel Probst, a brand health tracker for Ipsos and author of Brand Hacks: How to Build Brands by Fulfilling the Human Quest for Meaning. Emmanuel has a long-running background that combines over 16 years of market re...

On today's episode, Momma Bird, Priscilla McKinney, and her guest, Cheskie Rosenzweig discuss a topic that often gets talked about but never seems to get resolved: Data quality. Cheskie is a Senior Research and Product Scientist at CloudResearch where his work centers around improving data quality in online research. He is also a Doctoral Candidate in clinical psychology at Columbia University. I...

There's been a tradition in some aspects of the humanities and social science academic world of using narrative research to listen to people and discover unheard messages and ideas. Now that has crossed over into the quantitative research world. Leigh Caldwell, Partner at Irrational Agency, joins Priscilla McKinney in this episode of Ponderings from the Perch to dive deep into narrative research a...

Are soft skills going to be more important in the future than hard skills? Are you spending too much time networking with people who echo your own views? And what does all this have to do with networking? Find out in the episode of Ponderings from the Perch with Kingsley Aikins, CEO of The Networking Institute, and Priscilla McKinney.  The Networking Institute has worked with over 100 companies, i...

Growth starts with a mindset. Are you doubling down or are you taking a deer in the headlights approach? In this episode, Kristin Luck, Founder and Managing Partner of Scalehouse, joins Priscilla for a vital conversation on establishing a growth mindset for the upcoming year. Will you double down in 2022?