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’).

London, 3 October 2018 - Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Philip Jones as Chief Financial Officer of its operations in the Americas. With over 21 years of financial experience across a variety of industries, Philip is well-versed in building, strengthening and leading corporations’ financial operations. He will work closely with Group CFO, Heather McRae, to lead the financial activities of Maru in Canada, Latin America and the U.S. His appointment closely follows Maru’s recent acquisition of cutting-edge social listening software, Lissted, and further strengthens the Group’s senior management team and Maru continues to grow internationally.

London, 19 September 2018 – Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights Group, today announces its acquisition of Lissted, the cutting-edge social listening software. The integration of the software into Maru is the latest in a number of significant developments for the Group and will enhance its capabilities, enabling it to remain at the forefront of digital insights.

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.”

Toronto, Ontario – (August 27, 2018) – Today, Maru/Blue—premium quality data services firm—announces the launch of Agile Self-Serve, a DIY, real-time survey solution. The DIY tool provides thousands of completes within hours across Canada, the U.S. or the U.K. It delivers easy out of the box programming, programmatic sampling, instant deployment and automated reporting with longitudinal tracking.

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.”

London, 17 July 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Dina Plahouras as Chief People Officer. With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Dina is an expert in driving organisation change and has enabled the strategic development of numerous businesses through the creation and implementation of human capital practices. Her appointment bolsters the capabilities of Maru as the Group continues its impressive growth trajectory.   

[Source: Growth Business Co UK] Despite being just two years old, UK market research company Maru Group has been embarking on an impressive global push. It has snapped up companies under its platform to help it disrupt the market research sector since getting backing from private equity firm Primary Capital Partners. Here, directors Ged Parton and Rob Berger explain why the company decided to buy Latin American market research panel Tu Cuentas.

London - 2 July 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the expansion of Maru/Blue into the UK market through the appointment of Paul Williams. Based in Southampton, Paul will oversee the development of Maru/Blue’s UK operations as Managing Director.

TORONTO, ONTARIO – (June 22, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is proud to announce Todd Trautz has been appointed Chief Innovation & Solutions Officer.

London, 18 June 2018 – Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled customer insights company, today announces Maru/Blue’s acquisition of Tú Cuentas, a Hispanic research panel targeting Spanish speaking communities in the U.S. The addition of Tú Cuentas to Maru/Blue’s range of Market Research Online Communities will significantly strengthen the company’s research capabilities with the Hispanic population.

TORONTO, June 14, 2018 - Julie Paul, an industry veteran of over 20 years, joins data services firm Maru/Blue in the newly created role of Chief Operations Officer. “Having worked with Julie before, I am thrilled to have her join the Maru/Blue team,” said Rob Berger, Managing Director of Maru/Blue. “We brought her into this position to helm the growth and development of the critically important operations side of our rapidly expanding data services business,” he said.

Toronto, 11 June 2018: Maru/Blue, a premium quality data services firm, today announces the launch of its exclusive new Qualitative Community. Members of this community have been invited to join after they have been determined to be very articulate, engaged, and actively interested in participating in qualitative research exercises.

London, 30 April 2018 - Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the expansion of its team and the opening of a new office in Buenos Aires, to support its growth in the LatAm market. The company will be led by market research professional, Daniel Finder who has over 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Southampton, 26 April 2018: Maru/Edr today announces the appointment of Gary Topiol as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 21 May 2018. Having worked in the market research and customer experience sector for over 20 years, Gary brings with him an impressive track record in overseeing companies’ growth and geographical expansion.

London, 24 April 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights group, today announces the launch of Maru/Blue, a dedicated business providing brands with access to high quality known respondents from market communities across Canada and North America. The company will be headquartered in Toronto and led by Rob Berger who will report directly to Ged Parton, CEO of Maru Group.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – (January 22, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is proud to announce Ted Chen has been appointed Managing Director, Financial Services.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – (November 27, 2017) – NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and consumer intelligence firm Maru/Matchbox have announced an innovative partnership and a first for the Hispanic market: a combined insight community that makes it the largest of its kind, spanning the full spectrum of U.S. Hispanics across variables such as country of origin, language in the household and acculturation level.

[Source: Research Live] As a market researcher, I’m asked repeatedly by clients whether technology is our industry’s friend or foe. Indeed, over the past 10 years, the sheer speed of external technological developments has left many questioning whether the industry that we know and love will soon be rendered obsolete.

23 October 2017 - Maru Group , the technology-enabled market and customer insights company, today announces the promotion of Demitry Estrin to Chief Operating Officer of Maru/Matchbox with immediate effect. His appointment to the role further strengthens Maru/Matchbox’s operational capabilities, supporting the business’ continued growth.