overview Our client, a national non-profit, outlined a plan for a series of research initiatives to better understand disparities in Black women’s maternity healthcare in the United States. The full 100-week journey sought to uncover these disparities and the causes behind higher mortality rates in the Black community. C+R’s Culturebeat team was selected as a research partner,…
overview In July 2022, the U.S. transitioned the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988, an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. With the nationwide transition to 988, a need arose for 988-specific formative research among groups at higher risk of, or disproportionately impacted by, suicide to help support culturally sensitive, responsive, effective, and…
overview Our client, a U.S. non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the emotional health and prevent suicide in teens and young adults, knows that seeking help can be a challenge for youth. This leads to many struggling to, or completely failing to, reach out when faced with challenging situations as it pertains to their…
overview Our client, the leading non-profit for specific disease research and education, offers a program to those patients who suffer from this disease. The program leverages collaboration between patients and healthcare providers to ensure all patients get high-quality care, treatment, and outcomes. The leaders of this collaborative program wanted to make sure that they were…
overview For individuals receiving a diagnosis of heart failure, it often arrives unexpectedly; the revelation of their heart failure condition frequently occurs during a cardiovascular event requiring hospitalization. This diagnosis not only takes patients by surprise but also reveals hidden risk factors such as iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA), which can be…
overview A medical and research non-profit was developing a strategic plan to grow their base of charitable donors. To help with this initiative, they sought to gain a thorough understanding of the different motivations to support charitable organizations, as well as general attitudes and emotions associated with the act of giving. C+R created a multi-phase…
overview How can a brand quickly respond to grow its share when favorable changes in a new market could mean increased demand for the products it sells? This was the question asked by a sports nutrition company that approached C+R for help understanding Japan’s growing fitness market. This growth had been driven by increased engagement…
overview In recent years, multicultural consumers have helped brands increase their sales. Many of these gains have come about due to companies’ efforts at outreach and a clear demonstration of how their products can enrich multicultural consumers’ lives. However, we know that not all multicultural consumers are alike. There are major differences between Asian, Hispanic,…
overview A major lubricant brand was on an aggressive innovation growth path and had identified several potential new product concepts targeting the farming segment. When they called C+R, the client was ready to check their assumptions and elicit reactions from farmers themselves. Recognizing the power of context, the C+R team decided to conduct research interviews…
overview As movements and campaigns like Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, and LGBTQ+ Rights gain traction, more consumers are focused on supporting brands that demonstrate a commitment to equity and acceptance. To meet this demand (and also to be good citizens), brands have been busy researching the best, most authentic ways to support these…
