Heather O’Shea shares her insights journey on the On Brand podcast

What does it take to make research meaningful in today’s fragmented, fast-moving world? In a recent episode of the On Brand podcast, Alter Agents Chief Research Officer Heather O’Shea joined host Nick Westergaard to explore that very question. Drawing on her experience across agencies, brands, and tech platforms, Heather spoke candidly about the empathy she brings to…

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New study with Screenvision: Cinema’s power for deeper consumer connections

New research by Screenvision and Alter Agents proves cinema’s unique ability to capture audiences and drive emotional engagement and attention, elevating brand resonance Innovative neuroscience-driven study shows how theatrical content and the shared cinema experience make theatres a uniquely powerful platform for brands seeking to deeper emotional connections with consumers  Los Angeles, CA – 10…

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Press release: Alter Agents study finds consumer sentiment shifting

Alter Agents study finds consumer sentiment shifting: loyalty is in, luxuries are out, and financial caution is growing 2025 Consumer Sentiment Study shows Americans are cutting non-essential spending, turning to rewards programs, and preparing for a tougher economic year ahead Los Angeles, CA – 02 June 2025 – Alter Agents, a full-service strategic market research…

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Practical lessons in research and resilience: Devora Rogers on The Strategy Sessions podcast

Alter Agents’ Chief Strategy Officer Devora Rogers recently joined host Andy Jarvis on The Strategy Sessions, a podcast featuring global marketing leaders and original thinkers. In this episode, Devora shared candid stories from her life and career—and delivered some refreshingly practical advice for marketers and researchers alike. Here are five takeaways from the conversation: People…

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Why expertise matters in qualitative research for media buying

Advertising Week article

The media buying and planning landscape is more complex than ever. With digital channels multiplying, ad tech advancing, and agency structures shifting, understanding how media decisions are made is critical for publishers and B2B ad tech companies. But gathering those insights isn’t easy. Traditional market research often falls short when it comes to uncovering the…

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Welcoming two new members to our team

New hires Alter Agents

Alter Agents expands leadership and research team to support continued growth Company strengthens research capabilities with key new hires and a 30% increase in staff over the past year Los Angeles, CA – March 11, 2025 – Alter Agents, a full-service strategic market research consultancy, is pleased to announce the expansion of its team with…

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The future of work: Why return-to-office mandates miss the mark

Work from home

As companies continue pushing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, the conversation around workplace flexibility has never been more urgent. Alter Agents CEO Rebecca Brooks has been at the forefront of this debate, recently authoring two compelling pieces that challenge the push to revert to outdated work models. In her Forbes article, “The return-to-office push is bad for…

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