Insight-driven strategists helping leaders make big decisions.

Our expertise in human behavior drives growth opportunities.

Services Offered

  • Full-service research
  • Qualitative-led research
  • Ethnographic & observational research
  • Focus groups & in-depth interviews
  • Digital qualitative methods
  • Segmentation studies
  • Concept & positioning tests

Outcomes Achieved

  • Comprehensive audience understanding
  • Actionable strategic insights
  • Enhanced competitive edge
  • Effective marketing positioning
  • Successful brand adaptation
  • Identification of growth opportunities
Empowering You with Clarity and Confidence

Our Core Mission

We understand your time is valuable, and we’re committed to helping you make the most of it. Our mission is to provide you with:

  • Quality information that cuts through the noise
  • Clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making
  • Effective strategies that align your team and drive results
  • Efficient, streamlined processes that save you time and resources

By putting your audience at the center of all we do, we help you uncover the opportunities that will fuel your growth. Our hands-on, collaborative approach to strategic consulting and our custom, immersive, qualitative-led research methodologies ensure you have the insights and guidance you need to succeed.

Whether you’re launching a new product, refreshing your brand, or navigating a significant change, we’re here to empower you with the clarity and confidence you need to make better decisions and achieve your goals.

Your Partner in Growth

Who We Are

As a market research-based strategy studio, we empower clients to make confident, informed decisions that drive business growth. Our team of experienced researchers and strategists works closely with you to understand your unique challenges and goals, providing tailored solutions that help you navigate the complexities of today’s market.

Whether you’re a marketing agency looking to enhance your pitches and win new business or a corporate brand/marketing team seeking to align your strategy and drive sustainable growth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Services

Our expertise in understanding human behavior and cultural contexts helps identify growth potential for brands.

Our Work

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Matter Unlimited/PRX

The Assignment: Help social impact agency Matter Unlimited identify opportunities and challenges while placing bets on high potential strategic initiatives that build on PRX’s innovative heritage and strong technology and content foundation. What we did: The Difference Engine joined forces with Matter’s team of creatives and account leaders in a 6 week assignment to help…
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Salespeople v Shoppers

The Assignment: Help the sales team of a major food manufacturer demonstrate to their largest retail partner how well they knew the retailer’s customers. What we did: We set up a dozen of the retailer’s customers and a dozen members of the sales team on a video diary platform and asked them to record their…
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Exploring fandoms

The Assignment: We worked with a national sports league to understand how their fandom had evolved after a fast growth period, how to engage newer fans, and how to maximize opportunities for sponsors. What we did: We engaged with the league to understand active and passive fans, understand the needs of sponsors, and opportunities to…
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Get to Know Our Expert Team Members

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional qualitative research and strategy solutions.

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Adriana Estrada

Head of Strategy

Lyn

Strategist + Researcher

Haskell LeDog

People Operations

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