Ascend Commercial Intelligence

Market research

Market intelligence for decisions backed by data.

Decisions with real market information

A market that keeps shifting calls for accurate, current data. A market study gives a technical company the read it needs to commit resources with more certainty.

A chess board mid-game, a nod to strategic decisions

What a market study covers

Competitive analysis

  • ✓Mapping of direct and indirect competitors
  • ✓Strengths and weaknesses
  • ✓Competitor strategies and tactics
  • ✓Price and service benchmarking
  • ✓Differentiation opportunities

Market sizing

  • ✓TAM (total addressable market)
  • ✓SAM (serviceable available market)
  • ✓SOM (serviceable obtainable market)
  • ✓Growth projections
  • ✓Market segmentation

Sector trends

  • ✓Emerging technologies
  • ✓Regulatory changes
  • ✓How demand is evolving
  • ✓New business models
  • ✓Factors shaping the sector

Customer analysis

  • ✓Buyer profiles
  • ✓The B2B customer journey
  • ✓Purchase drivers
  • ✓Satisfaction and loyalty
  • ✓Unmet needs

How a study is run

  1. 1

    Scope definition

    Objectives, key questions, and the deliverables to expect.

  2. 2

    Primary research

    Expert interviews, surveys, and field work.

  3. 3

    Secondary research

    Sources, databases, and specialized reports.

  4. 4

    Analysis and synthesis

    Processing the data into insights that can be acted on.

  5. 5

    Executive presentation

    A detailed report with strategic recommendations.

What you receive

Executive report

A detailed written analysis.

Interactive dashboards

The data laid out so it is easy to read.

Recommendations

A specific action plan.

Presentation

An executive session with time for questions.

Request a market research proposal

Tell Ascend what you need to decide, and get a scope and a quote.