504: Market Research for Product Innovation – with Chip Chomyn
Sep 3, 2024
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Chip Chomyn, an expert in market research and product innovation, dives into the pivotal role of continuous market research in product development. He shares insights on the 'double diamond' approach and effective research methods, contrasting qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys. The conversation covers the importance of understanding customer needs, aligning product development with true consumer values, and devising smart pricing strategies. Chip emphasizes that market research should be viewed as an ongoing process essential for innovation.
Market research is an ongoing process integral to product development, helping managers understand customer needs and make informed decisions throughout innovation.
The double diamond approach in market research allows product managers to explore broad options initially and then narrow down to specific solutions as development progresses.
Deep dives
The Importance of Market Research
Market research is essential for product managers to understand unmet customer needs and desires. It is a continuous process that should occur throughout an innovation project rather than being a one-time task. The necessity of appropriate tools at different stages of product development is emphasized, along with the idea that market research should be approached as an organizational process. Engaging knowledgeable customers through interviews can quickly yield valuable insights into their experiences and decision-making processes.
The Double Diamond Approach
The double diamond approach in market research involves exploring broad options at the early stages and then narrowing down to specific ideas as product development progresses. Initial research focuses on understanding customer pain points and desired solutions by gathering insights from a range of experts within a market. This exploration can inform the formulation of product concepts, after which the process shifts to validating which ideas resonate most with customers. By continuously emphasizing this broad-to-narrow strategy, product managers can better align their developments with actual customer needs.
Effective Tools for Market Research
Utilizing various market research tools and techniques is crucial to gathering accurate and relevant data. Techniques such as qualitative ethnographic research and small group discussions provide deeper insights into customer perspectives. In cases where quantitative analysis is necessary, tools like conjoint or max diff analysis can help identify what features or benefits customers value most. Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches allows product managers to make more informed decisions regarding product positioning and pricing strategies.
Understanding Value-Based Pricing
Value-based pricing requires a thorough understanding of the unique benefits a product provides to its target customers. It is essential to identify who values specific differentiators and the extent to which they are willing to pay for those benefits. Relying solely on cost-based pricing ignores customer perceptions of value, which can lead to missed opportunities in the market. By focusing on what drives value and modeling pricing against customer expectations, product managers can establish more effective pricing strategies.
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About the Episode:
Market research is a key part of product development and management. In this episode, Chip Chonym explains why market research matters throughout the innovation process, discussing both qualitative and quantitative methods. He covers the “double diamond” approach, how to talk about value, pricing strategies, and how market research helps make smart decisions. Chip emphasizes that product managers should see market research as an ongoing process and provides practical tips for doing effective research.
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