The Silk Road of Ideas

January 8th, 2024 | Anuj Shahani

How Mintel Leap Bridges the Gap Between Consumer Research and Marketing Content

Imagine the Silk Road, that ancient superhighway of spice-scented camels and treasure-laden traders stretching from the bustling markets of China to the grand bazaars of Rome. It was the original global network, connecting the East and West, and boy, did it change the world! Now, fast forward to today, and we’ve got our own version of the Silk Road, but it’s not about trading silk or spices; it’s all about trading ideas. And guess what’s leading the caravan? Mintel Leap!

In this blog post, we dive into how Leap is like a super-smart friend who loves puzzles. It takes wildly different dots – data points that seem to have nothing in common – and connects them in ways that were unthinkable before. The real magic is that this closed-loop, generative AI platform is built exclusively on Mintel and Comperemedia’s proprietary research and analyst expertise; it’s like having the ultimate matchmaker for ideas, linking up our consumer research from one side of the globe to the other and overlaying it with marketing content, in a matter of seconds. So buckle up and get ready to explore how Mintel Leap is not just connecting dots but creating a whole new world of possibilities. This isn’t your history teacher’s Silk Road; it’s Silk Road 2.0, and it’s all about the power of connection.

A question I have been asked many times over the years is, should a cash-back credit card offer travel benefits? I have my thoughts but grounding it in consumer research and coming up with an authoritative response would be hours of research. These are the types of questions where our closed-loop Generative AI platform hits it out of the park every single time:

Another question that gets asked constantly is, our goal is to achieve X, what are some best-in-class examples for us to look at as we create our strategy:

I could share hundreds of examples as my imagination is the limit. The Silk Road of Ideas is a metaphor for the journey brands undertake as they seek to align their marketing efforts with consumer insights. By utilizing Mintel Leap, brands are navigating this road with confidence, ensuring that their marketing content is not just seen but felt, remembered, and acted upon by consumers. Just as the Silk Road transformed the ancient world, Mintel Leap is transforming the way brands connect with their audiences in today’s digital landscape.

Want to find out more? Bring your top-of-mind questions and come explore the world of Mintel Leap.

Anuj Shahani

Anuj Shahani

Anuj Shahani is a Vice President for Comperemedia focused on the Financial Services industry. His weekly newsletter about new & interesting trends and observations in the Financial Services space has a readership of over 10,000. Anuj is also a thought leader and frequently presents at client off-sites and industry conferences