Qualitative research is the search for a deeper understanding of human behavior, attitudes, opinions and perceptions.

It is applied in market research by communicating directly with consumers in an effort to understand how and why they are reacting the way they are to a brand or business. 

Companies communicate with consumers in different ways. Regardless, the message must be relevant, different, motivating and cohesive.

With today's consumers able to share experiences in social media in real time, it is increasingly important to find ways to gauge consumer sentiment quickly – and accurately.

Meet the Expert

Janet Standen

Co-Founder, Scoot Insights
San Francisco, CA
  • English

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About Janet

  • Leveraging 25 years of consumer marketing experience in the UK/Europe and in the US to reveal fresh consumer insights that are relevant and directional and inform management teams in making more valuable decisions.
  • Focused on bringing rapid, in-person, qualitative consumer understanding to the client/agency team without compromising depth of understanding and ensuring immediately actionable results.
  • In the past five years clients have included: 7x7 Magazine, Annie's, BevMo!, Birds Eye Foods, Brita, Cisco, Clorox's Fresh Step, d-CON, Dole, Ebro, facebook, Fleischmann's, Google, Hormel, IHOP, Kraft Europe, Kroger, LeapFrog, Milton's, Nestle, PepsiCo, PG&E, Quaker, Sabra, Samsung, TurboTax.

Experience

Co-Founder • Scoot Insights
2105 — Present
  • Delivering Agile Qualitative - accelerating access to in-depth customer insights, to speed up the process from "Insights into Actions" to inform better business decisions.
Director of Consumer Insights • Instant Insights Lab
Nov, 2012 — Present
  • Full-service research company specializing in fast turnaround, in-person, in-depth, observable, qualitative consumer insights,
  • Involving the client/agency team in real time access to consumer learning.
Director of Consumer Insights • Wharf Research
Nov, 2011 — Aug, 2012
  • Focused on fast-turnaround, live/in-person, user experience, qualitative insights
Innovation Strategist • Center for Culinary Development
Jun, 2005 — Oct, 2011
  • Strategic brand development, innovation and product development for consumer food & drink brands
Partner • New Solutions
Mar, 1989 — Mar, 1999
  • Strategic Brand & Business Development Consultancy based in London.
  • Brand strategy & innovation projects for blue chip companies with global scope, across food, beverage, toys, cars, pharmaceuticals, beauty and healthcare.
Marketing Director • Coley Porter Bell
Jan, 1987 — Feb, 1989
  • Strategic Design Company - Packaging and Corporate Identity
Innovation Manager • Nestle UK
Jan, 1986 — Dec, 1988
  • New product development across drinks brands for Nestle both in the UK and Internationally
  • Brands included: Nescafe, Libby's, Nesquik, Carnation

Boards

Matter of Trust: Board Chair (June 2013 - Present)
An ecological non-profit that concentrates on renewable resources: man-made surplus, natural abundance, and eco-education

Committees

QRCA (Qualitative Research Consultants Association): SF Chapter Co-chair
(November 2013 - Present)
The preeminent business association for Qualitative Research Practitioners

BAM (Bay Area Marketers): Founding Member (2010 - Present)
A network of Bay Area based senior marketing and business professionals who gather once a month to share ideas.  Each month a guest business benefits from the experience and brain power of the assembled members.
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