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The world isn't black and white, and marketing research isn't a panacea
But making marketing decisions without research significantly increases the business's risk

Oksana Pleskova
5 min read


Why still talk to customers in the tech era?
Why should marketing "go out among people" when it has an increasing arsenal of remote and artificial research tools?

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


Human comes first, and only then - technology
Let's keep qual alive and human...

Oksana Pleskova
3 min read


Playlist "Midday Acoustic Recharge" (Beginner Friendly)
A 25-minute playlist for deep listening that will help you recharge during the workday

Oksana Pleskova
2 min read


Playlist "Uplifting Acoustic Morning (Beginner Friendly)"
to help you wake up pleasantly and set a cheerful and uplifting tone for the day

Oksana Pleskova
1 min read


Playlist "Gentle Acoustic Evening (Beginner Friendly)"
helps you unwind after a long day and gently eases you into sleep

Oksana Pleskova
2 min read


Live Quali Research in the Age of AI: A Nostalgic Waltz or a Jam Session for Marketing Gourmets?
Isn't marketing currently losing its essence, namely - the ability to be the voice of the real consumer within the company?..

Oksana Pleskova
5 min read


Playlists for deep music listening on 'Sound Insights' channel
Specially created playlists for deep music listening on 'Sound Insights' channel in YouTube Music and Spotify

Oksana Pleskova
2 min read


Deep Listening to Music: A Beginner's Guide
Practical tips on how to enjoy and benefit from listening to music more

Oksana Pleskova
5 min read


Numbers lie or when quant is powerless
Can a qualitative ad pre-test be enough?

Oksana Pleskova
3 min read


International qual: train, plane or screen?
About the value of presence and interaction between researchers, clients, and respondents

Oksana Pleskova
5 min read


Audio connoisseur's happiness
Why does the sound of music even in the same room and on the same audio system differ so significantly?

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


January 2025. Announcement of deep music listening sessions
Deep dive into the world of sound of acoustic guitars

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


Can effective qual exist without marketing expertise?
Challenges in the industry and the ways to overcome them

Oksana Pleskova
6 min read


Qual reporting - what & why
About the key qual reporting docs - moderator's notes, top-line and full report

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


Guide is not a questionnaire
What should both a researcher and a Client understand, preparing and fine-tuning a DG

Oksana Pleskova
3 min read


Whoever was recruited was interviewed
Why do I prepare screening questionnaires for all projects myself

Oksana Pleskova
3 min read


Seats to enjoy the sound
How to choose a seat in the hall to get the most out of the music

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


As the qual brief, so the results...
A researcher who doesn't understand Client’s marketing objectives is like a blind kitten that will never provide you with a valuable result

Oksana Pleskova
4 min read


Back to basics
Before I thought that it's pointless to talk about qualitative research basics. Now I see that I was wrong...

Oksana Pleskova
2 min read
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