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Podcasts
Starting Fires with April Bell
April Bell is an empathy researcher and the author of The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy. […]
From the Editor in Chief
From the Editor in Chief – Summer 2024
Our cover story is on the Future of Qualitative Research in our Business Matters column. We thank author Len Ferman for donating his time to conduct a workshop on the future of qualitative research and share the ideas generated. […]
Global
From Focus Groups to Roblox: The Evolution of Digital Immersive Research Methodologies
Immersive research is moving beyond gimmicks and into the mainstream, transforming how we engage participants and uncover deeper insights. This article explores how custom-built virtual environments—ranging from a futuristic Roblox retail world to gamified sustainability labs—create psychological safety, heighten engagement, and spark more authentic responses than traditional methods. From testing AI beauty assistants to exploring Gen Z’s vision for retail, immersive research is delivering scalable, cost-effective, and emotionally rich insights. If you’re a marketer or researcher looking to future-proof your approach, this is a must-read on where qualitative research is heading next. […]