MARU/VCR&C Launches New Qualitative Insights Research Group, Further Strengthening Its Expertise in Community-Based Insights
SAN FRANCISCO – (September 15, 2016) – MARU/VCR&C, a leading innovator in the use of technology and insight communities for market research, has launched a new Qualitative Insights Center of Excellence designed to leverage a broad range of online technologies in developing deeper insight into consumer behavior.
MARU/VCR&C Launches Today as Part of the Growing MARU Group to Meet Market Demand for Research Consultants With Expertise in Insight Communities
April 5, 2016 – MARU Group has finalized the acquisition of the North American Research & Consulting Division of Vision Critical. The business will operate as MARU/VCR&C, a standalone entity within MARU Group.
Maru Group acquires North America Research and Consulting division of Vision Critical
SOUTHAMPTON, UK – MARU Group has now closed the transaction and acquired Vision Critical’s North American spin off research consulting division, Vision Criticial Research and Consulting. The new business will operate as a standalone entity within MARU Group as maru/vcr&c, under the leadership of the current VCR&C (formally Vision Critical Research and Consulting) executive team. The expertise and success of VCR&C and its people in both insight services and insight technology make them an ideal fit for MARU Group’s continued expansion.
Maru Group appoint agency renowned CFO Steve Ducat
MARU Group have announced the hiring of senior Chief Financial Officer Steve Ducat.
Steve is highly skilled and experienced demonstrated by his most recent role as CFO – UK & Nordics for full service advertising agency Publicis Worldwide. Steve brings with him a wealth of expertise and sector knowledge having previously held senior financial positions at market research agencies TNS and Research International.
Maru Group the leading technology-enabled professional services firm announces the acquisition of eDigitalResearch
LONDON, 2016 – MARU Group, the technology-enabled professional services firm announces the acquisition of eDigitalResearch.
MARU Group is headed by Ged Parton, who has most recently held Global CEO roles in Synovate and Ipsos, and is backed by an investor group led by Primary Capital Partners LLP.