MindSet

In this episode, we spoke with Victoria Coutiño, a renowned expert in the Foods & Beverages industry in Latin America. With over 25 years of experience, Victoria has transitioned from being a food chemist to a sensory consultant, making significant strides in sensory and consumer science research, human-centered innovation, and food design.  Join us as Victoria shares her incredible career tra...

On this episode of HCD's Mindset, we discuss the fascinating world of consumer research with Andrew Livermore. With over 20 years of experience in the FMCG/CPG industry, Andrew has led groundbreaking work in sensory, market, and product research for global giants such as Avon, Kellogg, IFF, and Altria.  In our conversation, Andrew shares insights from his diverse career journey, spanning from...

In this episode, we unravel the mysteries behind Sensory Journey Mapping, a cutting-edge methodology that combines Implicit Association Testing with Self-Assessment Manikin scales (SAM). Join us as we explore how this innovative approach unlocks a treasure trove of insights into consumer experiences with products.  Sensory Journey Mapping has taken the industry by storm, capturing the attention of...

Explore the concept of "Phygital" experiences in this episode, where we uncover how sensory marketing influences consumer interactions with brands in both physical and digital spaces. From the psychology of sensory stimuli to brand harmonization strategies, discover the keys to creating immersive and memorable experiences that foster lasting consumer connections. Tune in to learn how sen...

Tune in to the latest episode of HCD's Mindset podcast as we sit down with Alex Woo, the visionary founder and CEO of W2O, a flavor technology firm at the forefront of the food industry. With over fifteen years of experience, Alex specializes in leveraging contemporary taste and smell neuroscience to create Better Food through clean label plant-based ingredients. Join us as we explore Alex&#39...

Join us on HCD's Mindset podcast for a captivating conversation with Tom Rich, a distinguished figure in the field of qualitative research. With over two decades of experience and a background in brand management, Tom offers invaluable insights into the intricate world of consumer behavior and market research. Discover how Tom's innovative approach blends creativity, strategy, and pragmati...

In this episode of HCD's Mindset, host Michelle Niedziela sits down with Van Rais, a leading figure in business and brand transformation. With a background in industrial and brand design, Van has worked with major organizations such as GE Healthcare and Starbucks, shaping their visual identities and strategies. Join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of behavioral science and des...

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of multi-sensory consumer experiences with Tessa Moxley, a distinguished sensory and consumer research scientist who has made significant contributions at Reckitt and Dyson.  In this podcast episode, Tessa shares her expertise in innovation and her unique approach to measuring the impact of fragrance on consumer behavior. With a background in mechan...

Today’s episode features Idlir Proseku, HCD’s newest Research+ consultant.  Discover the intersection of artificial intelligence, strategic foresight, and futurism with Idlir Proseku, HCD's newest Research+ consultant. With extensive experience and a Doctoral degree in Strategic Leadership focusing on Strategic Foresight, Idlir unpacks the pivotal role of AI, the importance of foresight, and t...

Today’s episode features Sophia Stafford, the newly promoted Manager of Global Research and Consulting at HCD!   Join us as we dive into Sophia's wealth of experience in neuroscience, analytics, and cognitive sciences. Learn how she navigates the intricacies of consumer research, leveraging behavioral and neuroscientific experiences. Discover Sophia's commitment to providing innovative, da...

Glenn is the President & CEO of HCD Research, a communications and sensory research company which uses applied consumer neuroscience methods and traditional research tools to answer a variety of research questions. In this episode we will kick off the new year with thoughts on where the market and consumer sciences field is going as well as where it's been. Tune in to hear more!   Visit ww...

🎙 🪢 We're back with a Season 2 flashback for The HCD MindSet! In this series, both Michelle and Kathryn will meet with various guests to discuss plenty of interesting info such as personal journeys in consumer research, relevant topics that our hosts and guests specialize in, & more! In today's flashback episode, both Michelle and Kathryn covered HCD's latest NeuroPolitical Study...

🎙 🪢 Are you ready for another featured flashback episode with Kathryn and Michelle ? This week, we are hitting up one of the most commonly discussed tools in consumer neuroscience, EEG. In this episode, they go over the benefits and limitations of the tool, as well as talk through some literature that used EEG in their research design. Want to learn more? Download HCD EEG White Paper Be sure to g...

🎙 🪢   #MindSetMonday is throwing back to a cool topic that is integrated in every Snapchat filter, Pokemon Go game, and so much more. In Episode 19, Kathryn and Michelle dive deep into the technology behind AR and its emerging impact on the consumer experience. As technology such as #augmentedreality evolves into a standard for consumers, what awaits us in the future of consumer insights? Be...

🎙 🪢   #MindSetMonday is throwing back to Episode #13 where Kathryn and Michelle cover the meaning behind Behavioral Coding and how to utilize this research method to gain deeper insights that identify patterns and motivations of consumers. Want to learn more? Download HCD Behavioral Coding White Paper Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of...

🎙 🪢 We have another Featured Flashback going over one of the most popular tools in neuromarketing... Facial Coding! 😒😀🥲 Facial coding is a process used to collect and categorize displayed reactions via facial expressions. There's a lot to be said about using this tool appropriately and understanding its caveats. Before jumping into using facial coding, listen to our eleventh episode of MindSet...

🎙 🪢 #MindSetMonday has a big throw 🔙 to the FIRST double-digits episode! In Episode #10,  Kathryn and Michelle discussed what brand tracking is, the different types of brand tracking, and ways that this type of consumer research is useful. Want to learn more? Download HCD Brand Tracking White Paper Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of li...

🎙 🪢 We are bringing it back to a Season 1 episode on this #MindSetMonday throw 🔙! Consumer science and market research love to talk about "Systems" Thinking, but what does that mean? Kathryn and Michelle break it down in this episode to explain where systems market research came from and its actual value in consumer research. Want to learn more? Download HCD System Thinking White Paper Be sure t...

🎙 🎼 Are you ready for a #MindSetMonday throw 🔙? This week we are bringing back a foundational topic to HCD's beliefs- brand harmony! If you are unfamiliar with brand harmony, you should click the link below to listen to the episode! Want to learn more? Download HCD Brand Harmony White Paper Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don'...

🎙 🪢 Do you remember the Uses and Abuses of Behavioral Science Episode of HCD's MindSet? Kathryn and Michelle chatted about the infamous "neurohype" in the industry and shared their thoughts on the reality of research.   Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don't forget to also follow us on any of our social media platforms list...

Lately, we've been hearing about Natural Language Processing (NLP) all over, so we decided it was time to have a guest who could chat with us about its values and limitations. Dan Alferov from Heartbeat AI joined Kathryn and Michelle to discuss how sentiment and text analysis play into NLP. In this informational episode, Dan shares some applications for these models, as well as benefits and li...

🎙 🪢 #MindSetMonday is throwing back to Episode #6 where Allison Gutkowski, Director of Global Research at HCD Research, joined Kathryn and Michelle to discuss the consumer technical model! Not sure what that is? Listen to the episode to find out! Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don't forget to also follow us on any of our socia...

Kathryn and Michelle are joined by Amanda Lee! Amanda is a behavioral science enthusiast who shares advice with our audience on the best ways to independently research the field and the importance of being a continuous learner. This episode includes plenty of advice for individuals curious about applied consumer neuroscience, as well as for those looking to take learnings back to their jobs. #coni...

🎙 🪢 #MindSetMonday is throwing back to Episode #12 where Kathryn and Michelle discussed Alienation Testing in Market Research with the series' first guest host, Allison Gutkowski, Director of Global Research at HCD Research! Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don't forget to also follow us on any of our social media platforms list...

Kathryn and Michelle are joined by two researchers who are trying to figure out how the world feels about their sense of smell. Valentina Palma and Jonas Yde Junge are scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center who teamed up with researchers from Brown University and HCD Research to explore global trends around olfaction. In this episode, Kathryn and Michelle chat with them about the survey, smel...