February 24, 2021, Toronto, CA and London, UK; Maru Group (‘Maru’), the global insights Software and Advisory Services company, has announced the launch of Brand Health Tracking, a combined System 1 and System 2 research solution designed to deliver actionable data with agility and speed.

Toronto, August 27, 2020; Maru/Matchbox, the global technology-enabled advisory insight provider, has today announced the launch of the Technology Advisory Council consumer panel, a dedicated Maru/HUB Panel Community with an integrated System 1 and System 2 research toolkit designed to help brands and businesses connect with tech-savvy consumers.

Toronto, June 30 2020; Maru/Matchbox, the global technology-enabled advisory insights provider, has today announced the launch of a choice-based ideation solution, designed to optimize brand Research and Development cycles.

London, April 28 2020: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), the technology-driven global insights partner, are working with BBC Global News to uncover implicit, emotional reactions to on-going news coverage of Covid-19.

Toronto, 15th April 2020: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), the technology-driven global insight partner, have launched Pop-up Panel Communities, an agile branded community tool which can be deployed in just 14 days.

Toronto, 18 February 2020: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven global insight partner, is pleased to announce that Brian James will become Deputy CEO and Chief Client Officer, Matchbox North America and Brent Snider will become Deputy CEO and Chief Revenue Officer, Matchbox North America.

Los Angeles, 2 January 2020: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven global insight partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Hawn as Managing Director, Technology. Andrew will be based in Los Angeles.

Toronto, 7 October 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven global insights partner, has launched Brand Emotion, a visual semiotics tool built on its proprietary technology platform, Maru/HUB. Brand Emotion analyzes thousands of images to help companies understand what emotions their brand evokes in the hearts and minds of their consumers. Ultimately, giving companies the tools to forge a closer connection with them.

Toronto, 30 September 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven global insights partner, is pleased to announce the hire of Sudhanshu Gaur as VP, Analytics. Sudhanshu is based in the firm’s Toronto office.

Toronto, 17 September 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven global insights partner, is pleased to announce the addition of the influencer social listening tool, Maru/Lissted, to their proprietary technology platform, Maru/HUB. Maru/Lissted helps discover the true influencers in communities – people and organizations whose influence reaches into the real world, not simply the ones who create the most noise online about a topic.

Toronto, 9 September 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), technology-driven insights partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Snider as Chief Revenue Officer. Brent will be based in New York.

Toronto, 29 July 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), global insight partner, is pleased to announce the hire of Abigail Aufgang as VP, Innovations & Solutions. Abigail is based in the firm’s New York office.

Toronto, 16 July 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), global insight partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Durante as Managing Director of Pharmaceuticals and Medicines. Rich will be based in Boston.

Toronto, 11 July 2019: Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’), global insight partner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Stinnett as President of Consumer Technology, Media & Entertainment. Jonathan will be based in the company’s New York Office.

TORONTO – March 11, 2019: Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the launch of their Implicit Association Test solution.

TORONTO (February 27, 2019): Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Finder as President, International. This role is in addition to his current role as Maru/Matchbox CEO of Latin America.

NEW YORK – (January 28, 2019) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Bhavita Trivedi, joining the firm as Vice President of Qualitative Insights. Bhavita is based in the firm’s New York office.

London, 5 October 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Brian James as Chief Client Officer (CCO) and President of Consumer Goods and Services at the Group’s portfolio company, Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’).

TORONTO, ONTARIO – (September 17, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce Kyle Davies is joining the Retail and Technology practice as Senior Vice President. “I am delighted to have Kyle join our growing Retail and Technology team,” said Michelle Walkey, Managing Director, Retail & Enterprise Technology. “His expertise, and global experience are a powerful addition to the squad.”

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – (July 23, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Erica Ruyle as VP of Qualitative Insights for our Consumer Insights sector.

“In her engagement with consumers and clients, Erica’s passion for creative approaches to uncovering deep cultural insight is undeniable,” said Maru/Matchbox Managing Director, Qualitative Insights, Tommy Stinson. “She is an established strategic insights specialist. We’re thrilled that Erica has joined us to continue building our strategic qualitative capabilities and insights expertise for our clients.”