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SUMMARY:State of the (Insight) Nation - A review of 2025 and some predictions for 2026
DESCRIPTION:This webinar has been generously sponsored  by Liveminds \n \n  \n  \n  \nJoin our esteemed industry panellists to discuss some key themes from 2025 and help predict 2026. \nCome away from the session with a better idea of what those in other areas of the industry (field\, larger agencies\, clients) are experiencing\, as well as an idea of what your fellow independent consultants are going through as well. \nA perfect start to the new year. \nOur Panellists \nRebecca Cole – Panel Chair\, Cobalt Sky\, MRS Board Member (and Chair-Elect) \n \nRebecca Cole is the CEO of Cobalt Sky\, an award-winning market research operations company\, where she has worked since 2006. She has served on the main board of the Market Research Society (MRS) since 2020 and will be assuming the role Chair in April 2026. A highly experienced web scripter and quantum programmer\, Cole is also Co-Chair of the Association for Survey Computing (ASC). \nSteven Darby: Leeds Building Society  \nSteven is responsible for the Leeds Building Society research department\, over a decade of client-side industry experience across B2B and B2C. He works with leading partners and agencies across the industry to bring the needs and voice of customer to the heart of the organisation. \nSteven became Aura Director of Events and Awards in 2018\, and Vice Chair in 2023 where he is responsible for delivering the Aura program of webinars\, seminars\, conference content and the AURA awards. As well as working at LBS and volunteering with Aura Steven has used this experience to support the MRS and has been a judge for the MRS Awards since 2019. \nSam Grey: Managing Director\, i-view London \nSam has 24 years’ experience across recruitment\, qual and quant fieldwork\, automotive clinics\, interviewing and facility operations. As Managing Director of i-view London\, Sam has helped shape a multi-award-winning\, inclusive viewing facility known for high-end hospitality\, technical excellence and seamless delivery. Sam is a vocal advocate for the unique value of face-to-face insight in an increasingly hybrid industry. \nDr Sarah Jenkins\, \nDr. Sarah Jenkins\, Founder and Director of Magenta \nSarah is an award-winning insight professional with a distinguished career spanning more than 20 years. Starting in academia\, moving to a think tank then the Social Research Institute of Ipsos MORI\, Sarah moved into commercial research when she became Head of Qualitative in the Ipsos media team. In 2016\, she founded Magenta Research\, growing it into a multi-award-winning agency known for actionable client insights and storytelling. As an active member of the research community\, Sarah has judged awards\, served as AQR Vice Chair\, and delivered MRS training.  As respected conference speaker and thought leader\, Sarah continues to push the boundaries of research challenging others to think differently and not always take the easy path. \nRegister for this session 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/state-of-the-insight-nation-a-review-of-2025-and-some-predictions-for-2026/
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