synthetic data

Five Questions To Ask When Choosing Your Synthetic Research Partner
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

Five Questions To Ask When Choosing Your Synthetic Research Partner

Learn how to evaluate synthetic research tools with 5 key questions on data generation, model validation, and human insight.

Derrick McLean, PhD

Derrick McLean, PhD

Product Scientist, Edge COE at Qualtrics

Sascha Eder of NewtonX on Trust in Synthetic Personas
CEO Series

Sascha Eder of NewtonX on Trust in Synthetic Personas

NewtonX CEO Sascha Eder explores synthetic research, AI innovation, entrepreneurship, resilient team...

The Synthetic Respondent Problem Nobody's Talking About
The Exchange

The Synthetic Respondent Problem Nobody's Talking About

Explore the research industry's trust crisis, from measurement standards and MRC accreditation to AI...

Crispin Beale of IDX on Evidence-Led Communications
Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Why Panoplai Earned Greenbook's Industry Impact Award at IIEX North America 2026
Insights Industry News

Why Panoplai Earned Greenbook's Industry Impact Award at IIEX North America 2026

6 min read

Panoplai received Greenbook's Industry Impact Award at IIEX North America 2026 for a vision that connects research, AI, and decision-making into a sin...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

How to Get Real Insights from Synthetic Personas
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

How to Get Real Insights from Synthetic Personas

6 min read

Learn when to use synthetic personas, how to validate AI-generated insights, and where human research remains essential.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Future Trends Emerging in Mixed-Method Marketing Research
Research Methodologies

Future Trends Emerging in Mixed-Method Marketing Research

7 min read

Explore the future of mixed-method marketing research, including AI, synthetic data, continuous insights, and evolving research workflows.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Ultra-Processed Data: Are We Heading for an Insights Health Crisis?
Data Science

Ultra-Processed Data: Are We Heading for an Insights Health Crisis?

6 min read

Learn the risks of synthetic data and why high-quality human data remains essential for trusted market research insights.

Phil Sutcliffe

Phil Sutcliffe

Managing Partner at Nexxt Intelligence

Why the Model Behind Your Synthetic Research Tool Matters
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

Why the Model Behind Your Synthetic Research Tool Matters

4 min read

Learn how to evaluate synthetic research tools and build confidence in AI-generated data for better business decisions.

Derrick McLean, PhD

Derrick McLean, PhD

Product Scientist, Edge COE at Qualtrics

Patrick Comer on Building the Infrastructure Behind Modern Market Research
CEO Series

Patrick Comer on Building the Infrastructure Behind Modern Market Research

Patrick Comer discusses AI, research quality, synthetic data, leadership, and how Cint is shaping th...

Synthetic Data: A White Paper on Fundamentals
Focus on APAC

Synthetic Data: A White Paper on Fundamentals

13 min read

Synthetic data is a powerful research tool when used wisely. Learn where it delivers value, where human research remains essential, and how to use it ...

Vijay Raj

Vijay Raj

Independent Consultant at Incite Growth

Kristi Zuhlke: Stop Talking About AI and Start Building
CEO Series

Kristi Zuhlke: Stop Talking About AI and Start Building

Explore Kristi Zuhlke's practical approach to AI, synthetic consumers, and how insights teams can st...

Ethical by Design: The Questions Every Mixed-Method Research Team Should Be Asking
Research Methodologies

Ethical by Design: The Questions Every Mixed-Method Research Team Should Be Asking

8 min read

Explore the ethical questions researchers should ask when combining surveys, interviews, AI analysis, synthetic data, and behavioral tracking in mixed...

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

The Future Role of Communications Is Taking Shape
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

The Future Role of Communications Is Taking Shape

8 min read

Communications teams face rising pressure to prove impact. As AI accelerates content, data-driven insights are becoming essential for defensible decis...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Janice Caston
GRIT

Insights Depend on Human Participation and Trust

2 min read

The GRIT 2026 data shows quality infrastructure still matters most, with trusted panels and fraud detection remaining essential in AI-driven research.

Janice Caston

Janice Caston

EVP Marketing at Dynata

Holland Martini
GRIT

We Built a Faster Factory. Now What Are We Producing?

2 min read

The GRIT Report reveals a tension in research: teams want faster, cheaper methods, yet still rely on deep human insight to avoid losing quality.

Holland Martini

Holland Martini

Chief Insights Officer at GoodQues

The AI Divide: Navigating the New Research Landscape
Focus on APAC

The AI Divide: Navigating the New Research Landscape

3 min read

A 2026 industry survey explores how AI-enabled agencies are reshaping market research, from workflows and skills to client expectations and value crea...

Piers Lee

Piers Lee

Founder and Managing Director at Novema

Hidden Bias in Synthetic Research: How GenAI Can Undermine DEI in Market Insights—And What To Do About It
Inclusive Insights

Hidden Bias in Synthetic Research: How GenAI Can Undermine DEI in Market Insights—And What To Do About It

9 min read

Generative AI can transform research, but hidden bias risks distorting insights. Learn how inclusive data and oversight support fair, trustworthy outc...

Catherine Schwartz

Catherine Schwartz

Marketing & E-commerce Specialist

Adam Bai of Panoplai on Shaping the Future of Insights
Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

AI Agents Are Here to Run the Research Workflow, but Researchers Make Sure It Leads Somewhere Worthwhile
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

AI Agents Are Here to Run the Research Workflow, but Researchers Make Sure It Leads Somewhere Worthwhile

4 min read

Agentic AI is reshaping market research with end-to-end automation. The future belongs to researchers who guide the questions and standards.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Head of Market Research at Qualtrics

From Panels to Behavioral AI: Vin DeRobertis on the Future of Insights
CEO Series

From Panels to Behavioral AI: Vin DeRobertis on the Future of Insights

Generation Lab President Vin DeRobertis discusses behavioral data, AI, synthetic insights, and the e...

AI In Market Research Is Meaningless Unless It Changes Commercial Outcomes
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI In Market Research Is Meaningless Unless It Changes Commercial Outcomes

4 min read

AI only matters in market research when it improves decisions, shapes investment, and increases the odds of market success.

Abigail Stuart

Abigail Stuart

Founding Partner at Day One Strategy

A.I.: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Executive Insights

A.I.: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

6 min read

AI is reshaping data and business structures. Will your transformation balance speed with rigor, trust, and authentic decision-making?

Finn Raben

Finn Raben

Founder at Amplifi Consulting

The Research Stack Has a New Layer: Synthetic. Here's Where It Actually Belongs.
Data Science

Partner Content

The Research Stack Has a New Layer: Synthetic. Here's Where It Actually Belongs.

8 min read

Synthetic panels built on validated human data reduce early-stage testing waste, helping teams extend the value of every research dollar.

Ali Henriques

Ali Henriques

Head of Market Research at Qualtrics

 Synthetic Hype vs. Reality: Where AI in Insights Is Actually Heading
The Exchange

Synthetic Hype vs. Reality: Where AI in Insights Is Actually Heading

In the Exchange episode 127, Karen Lynch and Lenny Murphy unpack synthetic data, AI limits, and the ...

Optimistic, but Not Yet Ready: What Our Latest MRII Study Reveals about the Future of Insights
Executive Insights

Optimistic, but Not Yet Ready: What Our Latest MRII Study Reveals about the Future of Insights

5 min read

Market Research Institute International study finds an optimistic field despite AI lag and skill gaps. The future belongs to those who turn insights i...

Ed Keller

Ed Keller

Executive Director at Market Research Institute International (MRII)

The Future Role of the Researcher Is Taking Shape
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Future Role of the Researcher Is Taking Shape

6 min read

As AI accelerates research, the insights role isn’t disappearing, it’s evolving. Discover how researchers shift from creators to guardians of quality ...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

What Synthetic Research Can Do Now, and What It Still Can’t
Data Science

What Synthetic Research Can Do Now, and What It Still Can’t

6 min read

Synthetic research is evolving fast. Beyond the hype, what can it truly do well today — and where does it still fall short for insights teams?

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Who Do You Trust? Rethinking Data, AI, and Decision Making
The Exchange

Who Do You Trust? Rethinking Data, AI, and Decision Making

Synthetic data is becoming core infrastructure. Explore new tools, AI agents, and the real challenge...

AI in Market Research: How Leadership and Insights Are Evolving
CEO Series

AI in Market Research: How Leadership and Insights Are Evolving

How AI is reshaping market research, leadership, and decision-making—plus what it means for the futu...

Qualtrics X4 and the New Questions Facing Insights Leaders
Insights Industry News

Qualtrics X4 and the New Questions Facing Insights Leaders

10 min read

Qualtrics X4 2026 marked a pivot from AI hype to trust and action. Explore how insights leaders navigate synthetic research and the evolving role of j...

Karen Lynch

Karen Lynch

Chief Programming Officer at Greenbook

Why AI Means We Need to Double Down on Insight Communication
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Why AI Means We Need to Double Down on Insight Communication

5 min read

GRIT shows clients want better insight communication, business connection, and internal advocacy. In 2026, AI can help teams amplify impact and influe...

Alex Holmes

Alex Holmes

Director at Shape Insight

Why Data Quality Still Requires the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World
The Prompt

Why Data Quality Still Requires the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World

5 min read

As AI and synthetic data scale research, human oversight remains essential to ensure data quality, trust, and credible decisions.

Marco Otero

Marco Otero

Vice President Sales at Cint

Why Market Research Risks Losing Its Seat at the Decision-Making Table
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Partner Content

Why Market Research Risks Losing Its Seat at the Decision-Making Table

5 min read

Cint’s Phil Ahad warns that brands are bypassing research due to speed, cost, and quality. Can the insights industry evolve fast enough?

Phil Ahad

Phil Ahad

Managing Director, Data at Cint

Testing Synthetic Data Against Academic Benchmarks: A Replication Study
Data Science

Partner Content

Testing Synthetic Data Against Academic Benchmarks: A Replication Study

7 min read

Qualtrics examines how synthetic data performs against academic benchmarks, addressing trust and validation gaps in AI-driven research.

Derrick McLean, PhD

Derrick McLean, PhD

Product Scientist, Edge COE at Qualtrics

Reimagining Product Testing with AI & Synthetic Data
Product Development

Reimagining Product Testing with AI & Synthetic Data

6 min read

Explore AI and next-gen tools transforming product and concept testing. See live demos and learn how teams move faster from ideas to evidence.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research
Data Science

Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research

4 min read

Synthetic data explained: how researchers use augmented sample to boost power, protect privacy, and move faster.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Digital Twins Are the New A/B Test—But Most Executives Can’t Define Them
Research Methodologies

Digital Twins Are the New A/B Test—But Most Executives Can’t Define Them

5 min read

Discover how B2B leaders are leveraging digital twins to gain a competitive edge. This report clarifies misconceptions and offers actionable insights.

Neil  Dixit

Neil Dixit

Founder and CEO at Panoplai

Alain Briancon, PhD.
GRIT

Brand Side Roles and Teams – A View of Today and What Is Ahead?

2 min read

AI is blurring lines between researchers and analysts. GRIT reveals analysts driving AI adoption while researchers uphold methodology and quality.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Alain Briancon, PhD.

Vice President of Research & Data Science Research Sciences at Dynata

Inside Morning Consult: AI and the Future of Insights
CEO Series

Inside Morning Consult: AI and the Future of Insights

Morning Consult CEO Michael Ramlet joins Lenny Murphy to unpack real-time data, AI, and synthetic in...

The Value of Time in Research: How AI Shifts the Equation
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The Value of Time in Research: How AI Shifts the Equation

6 min read

The real ROI of research is insights per minute. AI-driven qual, quant, and synthetic data boost efficiency and elevate decision impact.

Jason Talwar

Jason Talwar

Principal VP, Methods & Innovation at NewtonX

From Data to Decisions: How Synthetic Data, Custom Agents, and Human Co-Creation Will Shape the Future
Data Science

From Data to Decisions: How Synthetic Data, Custom Agents, and Human Co-Creation Will Shape the Future

5 min read

Synthetic data, AI agents, and human-AI co-creation are key to cutting through hype and helping insights teams make faster, better decisions.

Thor Olof Philogène

Thor Olof Philogène

CEO & Founder at Stravito