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Amy Middleton, Founder & Company Director of BEAM Fieldwork, talks us through why resourcefulness is the heartbeat of brilliant qualitative recruitment. At BEAM, we’ve always believed that recruitment is both an art and a discipline. It’s the quiet craft behind every powerful insight, the work you rarely see on the surface but always feel in… Read more »
‘Attract & Engage the Right Participants – Better Insights for Market Research’ BEAM Fieldwork’s guide to recruiting better participants for your market research has officially launched! Recruiting the right people for market research has always been part art, part science, but today, it’s also more complex than ever. Screens are noisier, attention is shorter, and… Read more »
BEAM Fieldwork at the 2025 MRS Oppies This year, BEAM may not have taken home the top prize at the awards, but what an evening it was. We were honoured to be in the room with the brightest and the best in the industry, and we’ve come away feeling proud, inspired, and more determined than… Read more »
At BEAM Fieldwork, we understand that research involving children and young people isn’t just about gathering insights, it’s about doing so responsibly, compassionately, and ethically. Young participants bring invaluable perspectives, but it’s our role to ensure they’re safe, informed, and empowered every step of the way. Extra Care with Under-18s The landscape of research can… Read more »
Get to know Caitlin, our ‘Specialist’ Project Manager at BEAM How long have you been at BEAM? I’ve been at BEAM for 3 years now, before that I worked in hospitality. It set me up brilliantly for my current job where it is all about connecting with participants and clients, and delivering great service…. Read more »
Remember when brands prioritised appealing to a mass market? There were less brands, less products, demographics were broad, and the majority was more of a homogenous entity. Or at least that was the perception. A simpler time some would argue, and products, advertising and marketing reflected this, aiming for broad appeal, believing that a universally… Read more »
You may have seen the meme, but now it’s time understand how qual and quant can be best friends. Imagine you’re trying to follow a complex recipe. You meticulously weigh every ingredient (that’s your quantitative data – the “what” and “how much”) and follow the instructions. But without tasting it, smelling it, and understanding why certain… Read more »
Get to know a little more about Kirsty, the Senior Commercial Lead at BEAM. EXPERIENCES I’ve had a bit of a mixture of careers before I came to BEAM, starting off with photography after I got my degree, then in to recruiting in the oil and gas industry. I was lucky enough to live… Read more »
In an unpredictable economic landscape with many sectors feeling the squeeze, the beauty, cosmetic, and skincare industry seems to be gliding along, largely unfazed. Far from merely surviving, it’s thriving, with recent major acquisitions that suggest robust confidence in its future. It appears consumers, especially the younger generations, are more committed than ever to their… Read more »
Let’s be honest, we’ve all felt it. That little wince at the supermarket till, the double-take at the fuel pump, or the sigh when the energy bill lands. The UK consumer has been navigating a relentless tide of rising costs over the past few years, and it’s certainly left its mark on spending habits. Between… Read more »
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