Consumer Goods Market Research

Fueling Innovation and Growth in FMCG and Consumer Durables through Market Research

Leverage deep consumer insights and cutting-edge analytics to turn emerging trends into actionable strategies for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Consumer Durables. By decoding consumer behaviour and brand perception, brands can refine their products, boost engagement, and drive sustainable growth in today’s dynamic and competitive market.

In the ever-evolving world of Consumer Goods, from FMCG to Consumer Durables, staying ahead requires a comprehensive understanding of consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and emerging industry trends. Market research equips businesses across categories like personal care, household products, electronics, and home appliances with the critical data needed to optimize product offerings and elevate customer engagement.

As consumer preferences shift and competition intensifies, success in Consumer Goods hinges on a clear understanding of the market landscape. Market research uncovers key consumer motivations and usage patterns, allowing brands to fine-tune their product lines and marketing strategies to align with these changing demands.

At Vodus Research, we provide a range of market research solutions tailored to help Consumer Goods companies thrive. Our consumer insights delve deep into customer behaviour, preferences, and needs, delivering actionable data that supports product development and effective marketing campaigns.

We also specialize in trend analysis, identifying emerging trends in the Consumer Goods sector, such as sustainability, health-consciousness, and technological advancements. This enables businesses to stay ahead of market shifts and meet the demands of a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Consumer Goods Market Research

Unlocking Insights, Driving Success in Southeast Asia’s Consumer Goods Market​

Vodus Research delivers insights that empower professionals in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Consumer Durables across Southeast Asia. Our tailored market research facilitates informed decision-making and helps you capitalize on opportunities, driving success through data-driven strategies and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour in the dynamic consumer goods landscape.

Our Consumer Goods Market Research Solutions

Target Segment Research for Consumer Goods

Understanding ideal consumers is essential for FMCG and consumer durables brands looking to connect in a crowded market. Target Segment Research identifies not just demographics but also preferences, purchasing behaviours, and lifestyle choices. By analyzing this data, companies can tailor their products and marketing strategies to meet specific needs, optimizing their offerings to resonate with target audiences.

This deep understanding enables brands to adapt to shifting consumer trends, fostering loyalty and ensuring they remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Customer Satisfaction Research for Consumer Goods

Enhancing the consumer experience is critical for fostering loyalty in the FMCG and consumer durables sector. Customer Satisfaction Research plays a vital role by gathering comprehensive feedback on products, services, and shopping experiences, allowing brands to pinpoint pain points and areas for improvement. This valuable research not only helps build strong customer loyalty but also informs product development and marketing strategies that align closely with evolving consumer needs.

By prioritizing customer satisfaction, consumer goods companies can create lasting relationships and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Brand Health Tracking for Consumer Goods

Ongoing insights into brand perception and loyalty are vital for FMCG and consumer durables companies seeking to thrive in a competitive landscape. Brand Health Tracking monitors essential metrics such as brand awareness, consumer sentiment, and trust levels, providing a comprehensive view of how the brand is perceived in the market. By identifying strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement, this continuous feedback loop empowers companies to make informed adjustments.

As a result, brands can enhance their competitive positioning and better meet consumer expectations, driving long-term success.

Product Innovation Research for Consumer Goods​​

Staying ahead of market trends is essential for FMCG and consumer durables brands aiming for sustainable growth in an ever-evolving marketplace. Product Innovation Research plays a crucial role by exploring emerging consumer needs and preferences, providing valuable insights that guide the development of new products tailored to resonate with the target audience.

This proactive approach not only empowers brands to innovate effectively but also ensures that new offerings align with current market demands, enhancing their competitiveness and driving long-term success in the industry.

Market Research for Consumer Goods

Discover how Vodus Research’s insights have transformed FMCG strategies. Our case studies highlight how our solutions empower clients to innovate products, enhance customer experiences, and tackle market challenges. By leveraging data-driven insights, FMCG brands achieve their goals and stand out in a competitive landscape.

Challenges

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Unclear Consumer Needs & Preferences

Brands often lack precise data on shifting consumer needs, leading to product offerings that may not meet market demand. Understanding consumer preferences through concrete data is essential for product innovation.

Solutions

1
Usage and Attitude

Vodus utilizes the large sampling frame of our proprietary OMTOS survey technology to get a representative sample of you core consumer segments to measure preferences, usage, attitudes, and purchase intent. We analyse the data to identify emerging trends and unmet needs, enabling data-driven decisions for product development.

Challenges

2
High Product Failure Rates

Without robust quantitative validation, many new products fail after launch due to insufficient testing of concepts and market potential. Companies need reliable metrics to predict success.

Solutions

2
Concept Test, Use Test & Validation

We test product concepts with your target market before launch using GIFs embedded in our surveys or performing product use test by consumers via Home Use Test or Central Location Test. By gathering feedback on potential products, companies can assess demand, refine ideas, and reduce the risk of failure, ensuring only the most promising products move forward.

Challenges

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Difficulty Differentiating in a Crowded Market

In saturated markets, determining how to stand out is challenging. Brands struggle to quantify their unique value proposition compared to competitors.

Solutions

3
Competitive Positioning Research

We leverage on competitive analysis and market insights to identify gaps in the market and opportunities for differentiation. By understanding competitor strengths and weaknesses, brands can develop products that offer unique benefits and stand out from the crowd.

Challenges

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Unknown Brand Positioning Relative to Competitors

In Consumer Goods, branding plays an important role in the minds of consumers in deciding which brand to buy from. Hence, it is crucial that consumer goods companies know how their brands perform in the minds of their consumers relative to their competitors.

Solutions

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Brand Performance Tracking

Vodus uses proprietary OMTOS survey technology to accurately measures a brand’s consumer purchase journey such as awareness, usage, consideration, and preference and benchmark them against competitor brands. By regularly measuring these indicators, consumer goods brands can spot trends early, respond to shifts in consumer sentiment, and adjust marketing strategies to maintain a strong market presence.

Challenges

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Limited Understanding of Brand Perception

Many consumer goods brand struggle to grasp how consumers truly perceive their brand in the marketplace. Without continuous insights into brand perception, companies risk making decisions that could negatively impact their brand image and customer loyalty.

Solutions

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Brand Potential Analysis

We continuously track your brand potential by measuring how consumers perceive your brand and identify the key brand imageries that strongly influence your consumer’s brand consideration and purchase intention. By gaining actionable insights into your brand image relative to your competitors, you can address negative perceptions and enhance positive brand attributes to win over your competitor’s customers.

Challenges

3
Difficulty in Assessing Brand Strengths and Weaknesses

Companies often face challenges when evaluating the overall performance and potential of their brand relative to thier competitors. Without a comprehensive understanding, they miss opportunities to capitalize on strengths or mitigate weaknesses.

Solutions

3
SWOT Analysis Combining Brand Performance and Brand Potential

We conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis that evaluates both current brand performance and future brand potential by measuring consumer purchase journey and brand perception. By identifying internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats, companies can create targeted strategies to strengthen their market position and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Challenges

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Lack of Clarity on Target Audience

Retail and F&B businesses often market too broadly, failing to identify the most lucrative customer segments that could drive growth.

Solutions

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Target Segment Analysis

Vodus analyses the market to identify the most relevant customer segments for your retail or F&B business. By understanding the unique traits and behaviours of each segment, businesses can tailor their marketing and product offerings more effectively.

Challenges

2
Missed High-Potential Market Segments

Without detailed market segmentation, retail and F&B businesses may overlook high-potential customer groups that represent easy growth opportunities.

Solutions

2
Identify Low Hanging Fruits

We use segmentation insights to uncover high-potential, easily accessible customer groups. Targeting these segments allows retail and F&B businesses to quickly drive growth with minimal investment.

Challenges

3
Ineffective Marketing Messages

Many retail and F&B businesses rely on generic marketing messages that fail to resonate with specific customer segments, leading to lower engagement and conversion rates.

Solutions

3
Develop a Tailored Marketing Message

Our insights can help retail and F&B businesses to craft personalized marketing messages that speak directly to the needs and desires of each target segment, increasing the likelihood of engagement and customer loyalty.

Challenges

1
Unclear Campaign Effectiveness

Consumer goods brands often lack visibility into whether their advertising campaigns are delivering the desired impact. Without proper measurement, it’s difficult to determine which campaigns are driving engagement and which are falling short.

Solutions

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Measure Ad Recall Rate

Vodus surveys your target consumers to assess how many consumers remember your advertisement after exposure. By measuring ad recall rates, brands can determine how well their campaigns resonate and stick with their audience.

Challenges

2
Difficulty Identifying the Right Audience

Many consumer goods companies struggle to understand whether their ads are reaching the intended audience, making it hard to refine targeting and ensure the right message is getting to the right people.

Solutions

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Analyse Audience Profile for Ad Recall

We measure and analyse the demographic and psychographic profile of the consumers who recall your ads. Understanding who remembers your ads helps ensure you're reaching the right segments and allows for more precise targeting in future campaigns.

Challenges

3
Inability to Measure Ad Impact on Consumer Behaviour

Consumer goods brands frequently fail to gauge how their ads influence consumer attitudes, preferences, and actions. Without these insights, optimizing future campaigns to better connect with the audience is challenging.

Solutions

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Evaluate Ad Impact on Target Audience

We assess how your ad influences consumer attitudes, purchase intent, and brand perception within your target audience. This analysis helps determine if your campaign successfully drives the desired actions and behaviours, allowing you to optimize future messaging for greater impact.

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