Category: Blog

With Sober October in full swing, 0% alcohol drinks are high on consumer’s lists. But the popularity of no and low alcohol options is proving to be consistent beyond the peaks of October and Dry January. With terms like mindful drinking and sober-curious entering the public consciousness, there has been a notable increase in wellness… Read more »

We were delighted to attend the Marketing Research Society’s Operations Award 2024 in London at the end of September. A mini BEAM team headed down from Manchester to the capital to don our glad rags and celebrate with the great and the good of the research industry.   We were over the moon that Caitlin was… Read more »

What does a quarter of the year look like at BEAM? We are sharing some key stats that beam some light on the work that the team deliver over a 3 month period.   In total we delivered 83 projects across a multitude of sectors. FMCG lead the way with 27 projects, with food, tech, utilities… Read more »

We are proud to announce that we have met all requirements in becoming fully registered within the Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS), for a second year running! The FSQS standard used by many the largest banks and organisations in the financial sector, such as Lloyds Banking Group, Metro Bank, Santander, AIB, Arbuthnot Latham, TSB, VirginMoney, Bank… Read more »

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Specialist Project Manager, Caitlin Patterson is the WINNER of the 2024 MRS RAS Independent Recruiter of the Year! Caitlin has pipped a host of other UK recruiter talent to the post to be crowned this year’s winner after judges demonstrating her knowledge, skills and competence in the… Read more »

Working in research can sometimes feel like working in air traffic control. Landing multiple projects, for multiple clients, with multiple respondents, and with unknown twists and turns. It’s a role that requires clear, logical thought, the ability to operate in the moment and simultaneously think two steps ahead, boundless energy, and the customer service skills… Read more »

Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take-off! Amy, Company Director, declares her essential packing list for the successful delivery of an automotive fly-in research event. At BEAM, automotive research is in our blood. In 2023, we delivered over thirty automotive research projects for clients across the globe, with a variety of methodologies, and completed our… Read more »

The road to recruitment has many twists and turns to navigate. But for respondents, the journey to participating in research also includes one-way streets, no entry signs and emergency stops when there is a lack of information or understanding about what is involved. In part two of the Screeners for Success series, we explore common… Read more »

Meet the trio of women who have shaped BEAM and get to know the impressive skills that they bring to the fieldwork table. Amy Experiences & specialities I’m the ultimate people person. I specialise in making people feel happy about their interaction, experience, outcome and rewards, so they come time and again. What I bring… Read more »

A recruitment screener is so much more than a questionnaire used for identifying suitable respondents for a particular research activity. Kay, Director of Business Operations at BEAM and Give Opinions, shares her thoughts on the true purpose of a screener, and how to make it work harder to deliver research success. Finding solutions to satisfy… Read more »