The hottest Market research Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Good Better Best 3 implied HN points 21 Apr 23
  1. SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium plans recently.
  2. Use clear storytelling principles on your pricing page: build for someone, use resonating names, offer clear value propositions, focus on benefits not features, and provide expanding detail.
  3. Consider different strategies for pricing research based on the nature of your product and market.
Yong’s Newsletter 0 implied HN points 11 Jul 23
  1. Identifying and targeting the correct target customer group is crucial for business success.
  2. Understanding customer needs and preferences is essential for delivering value and aligning products/services with the market.
  3. Iterative testing, learning from mistakes, and adapting to customer feedback are key for aligning products/services with the right target customer group.
Helix 0 implied HN points 26 Jan 24
  1. Market research report on transition finance launched on 23rd Jan 2024 with the participation of asset owners, managers, institutions, corporates, policymakers, and analysts.
  2. Engaged audience used live polling for responses to findings and recommendations.
  3. Subscription access to Helix.Earth platform now available, offering advisory and training services, with successful onboarding of customers.
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CyberSecurityMew 0 implied HN points 27 Nov 23
  1. The cybersecurity industry in China has shown significant growth, with enterprises focusing on compliance and the development of security systems.
  2. Security operations are crucial for enterprises to proactively defend against cybersecurity threats and enhance security capabilities.
  3. The demand for enterprise security operations has led to the expansion of the security operations market, offering a variety of products, services, and application scenarios.
Joseph Gefroh 0 implied HN points 16 Feb 24
  1. Articulate and define risks as a product manager to create value, balancing different factors.
  2. Fitness risk is the risk that your solution won't solve the intended problem effectively.
  3. Address fitness risk early by validating solutions with minimal effort, such as research-based or competitor-based approaches.
The Tech Bubble 0 implied HN points 01 Apr 24
  1. When starting a business, focus on solving a real problem for clients instead of letting technology dictate the solution.
  2. Validate your business idea by engaging with potential customers and seeking their feedback early on to avoid wasting time and resources.
  3. Learn from early failures and pivot to new ideas based on real-world feedback to increase chances of success in future startup attempts.
Penelope Trunk's Substack 0 implied HN points 17 Feb 23
  1. Entrepreneurship requires a certain level of 'craziness' due to its challenging nature with low success rates.
  2. Market research for business ideas should involve practical testing rather than just theoretical surveys, like setting up a pop-up business.
  3. Observing real-life needs and gaps in services can lead to innovative business ideas, like the need for more dog training services in Boston.
Ruben Ugarte's Growth Needle™ 0 implied HN points 16 Apr 24
  1. Look for markets that are growing quickly; they're often full of opportunities. If a group of consumers is wanting something new or different, that's a sign there's potential.
  2. Identify unexpected characteristics about potential customers; this can reveal unique needs that aren't being met. Sometimes, people want what they didn't even know they wanted!
  3. Check for high dissatisfaction rates in existing services; if people are unhappy, it’s a chance for you to offer something better. When customers are frustrated, they are often more willing to try out new options.
Wadds Inc. newsletter 0 implied HN points 04 Mar 24
  1. A new project is starting to collect and share important job data in the UK public relations and corporate communications market. This will help people understand job trends and opportunities better.
  2. Many people in PR change jobs every year, and there are lots of freelancers, making it a mixed and active job market. The project aims to help track these changes.
  3. There will be a monthly newsletter featuring job openings in PR, and the project will gradually expand to include more data sources over time.
Musings on Markets 0 implied HN points 08 Jan 10
  1. The author updates datasets for companies from different regions each year, focusing on risk, profitability, and debt measures.
  2. This year's updates include new data for Indian and Chinese companies, expanding the coverage of the datasets.
  3. Future blog posts will discuss what these updates reveal about global companies and markets.
Harmony 0 implied HN points 04 Apr 23
  1. Identifying a consulting niche involves focusing on a specific, enjoyable, and potentially profitable market segment.
  2. To find business needs for consulting, interact with businesses, consultants, and utilize consulting platforms.
  3. Building a consulting venture parallels building a product startup, requiring understanding the market, defining a niche, and prospecting for clients.