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Debbie

Young Women in 2018 - Hook Research
Consumer InsightTeen & Youth
26/03/2018

Sex-Ed & #SideProfileSelfies: What’s driving young women in 2018?

What's driving young women in 2018? What topics are they talking about? What platforms are getting them excited? And how can brands tap into this? These are questions that I'm often asked to consider in my work at Hook Research. I'm lucky enough to frequently sit down with incredible women…
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International Women’s Day 2018 - Hook Research
Qualitative Market Research
08/03/2018

“Flexibility aids productivity” – International Women’s Day 2018

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2018 , I had the pleasure of taking part in a special episode of Perspectives, in association with WIRe (Women in Research). This female-only vlog explored the key changes and commitments that companies can make to best support women in the workplace and it was…
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2018 MRS Social Media Summit - Hook Research
Media ResearchTeen & Youth
12/02/2018

3 Big Takeaways from the 2018 MRS Social Media Summit

Last week Hook Research attended the 2018 MRS Social Media Summit, and spent a fantastic day listening to stimulating talks about the current social media landscape and brands’ places within it. Running throughout the collection of interesting topics were three big themes that we will certainly be thinking about over…
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Kids Trends 2018 - Hook Research
Consumer InsightKids Media
07/02/2018

2018 Kids Trends: Floss Dance, Freestyle Footie, & Plushie Monkeys

Are you up to date on the 2018 kids trends? No? Don't worry - we've got you covered! https://vimeo.com/280359360 From the strangely hypnotic Floss Dance to plush, Microwaveable Monkeys - what are the trends to look out for over the next year? To get a sense of what is getting…
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MRG Conference 2017 - Hook Research
Qualitative Market Research
06/12/2017

3 Big Takeaways from the MRG Conference 2017 ‘Body of Evidence’

We’re back and buzzing from a day of exciting talks at the MRG Conference 2017! From prediction markets to galvanic skin responses and Christmas pornography (we've hidden a great little tweet from Tim Barber, BDRC at the end of the blog) - there was lots to soak up from this…
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Hook Research - Connecting with Teen Viewers
Consumer InsightTeen & Youth
17/08/2017

Building the connection between broadcasters and their teen viewers

For teen viewers, today’s media landscape is far removed from the one known by their parents. Content is now encountered (and expected to sit) across an immense variety of digital spaces: Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, Snapchat, YouTube, WhatsApp, Netflix, iTunes… the list goes on. Into this mix, add the increased availability…
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Brand StrategyMedia Research
14/06/2017

‘Something for the girls’ – How the Girlguiding Brand Stays Fresh

At Hook Research, we’re always on the lookout for brands that inspire us. From engaging with audiences in new and exciting ways, to promoting positive, ethical messages – we think these brands are worth taking a look at! This week, we're looking at Girlguiding - particularly exploring how an older…
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Facebook moderators - Hook Research
Media ResearchTeen & Youth
24/05/2017

Facebook Moderators: Can they do more to help vulnerable teens?

The world’s largest social networking site has come under scrutiny (again) after Facebook moderators guidelines were leaked online. In the aftermath, The Guardian has launched an investigation into Facebook’s complicated and conflicting rules on what should and shouldn’t be allowed on the social media platform. How are Facebook moderators dealing…
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Consumer Insight
24/11/2016

Easy Like Sunday Morning: the Art of Human Moments

We all know the scene – a folded back duvet, a tray of coffee and the Sunday papers, with a happy couple wrapped up in silky pyjamas. The ‘ Easy Like Sunday Morning ’ theme was a selling point for mattress companies and home ware stores everywhere in the 90s.…
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Qualitative Market Research
20/10/2016

Modern Market Research Methods Create Valuable Insights

Modern market research methods and techniques are continually being adapted to reflect consumers’ changing behaviours. In the last couple of years we at Hook Research have been powering up classic techniques to understand broadcast audiences (such as BARB analysis and focus groups) with social media harvesting.  Blending these market research…
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Each month, Hook's experts create a roundup of hot takes and insights into the Kids and Media industries... for free!

This information will never be shared with third parties.