Explorer Research uses Behavioral Science to guide marketing decision-making, emphasizing in-situation
environments for its shopper research – including its Shopper Labs and Virtual Reality technology.
LOMBARD, Ill., Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Explorer Research, experts in behavior-based research, announced the appointment of Jonathan Asher as Executive Vice President, based in Minneapolis, MN.
Asher brings 30 years of research and brand design experience to his new leadership role. He will work closely with Chris Whitaker, Explorer partner who heads the Chicago office, to expand the firm’s reach. “We are very pleased to have Jonathan on the Explorer team,” said Whitaker. “His experience and expertise in packaging and shopper research and brand design will help accelerate our already rapid expansion.”
“Explorer Research has an impressive range of conscious and nonconscious research techniques that are used to understand, predict and help clients influence behavior. I am excited to be part of this growing firm and apply these methods to packaging and shopper research,” said Asher.
In addition to his 10 years with PRS IN VIVO (previously Perception Research Services), Asher held management positions at various Brand Design agencies and began his career in marketing research in corporate and supplier positions.
“Jonathan is joining us at a very exciting time,” said President Marc Inkol. “As a privately held company, we’re investing in our people, product and processes to best serve our clients’ needs. This includes making high caliber hires such as Jonathan, enhancing our state of the art Shopper Labs, and investing in new technology such as Virtual Reality environments.”
Press Kit with photos at http://bit.ly/JAsherPressKit
Explorer Research was founded in 2003 and is North America’s leading privately held research firm specializing in shopper and packaging research. Known for its commitment to accurately assessing behavior, the firm advises a broad range of clients in CPG, QSR, Media, Financial Services and Retail.
For more information, contact info@explorerresearch.com or P 855 251-5434
Anne Stephenson, Partner
astephenson@explorerresearch.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4b5fd59f-99a8-4723-8e0e-9afa656bcd59