WhatsApp, the Front Row Seat to Consumer Engagement

How can a brand gain greater access to their consumers and achieve front-row seats into their lives? Imagine an opportunity to wake up with the consumer and be part of their day from the moment they rise until they go to bed; a way to experience in real-time the influences and circumstances that shape consumer decision-making at every touchpoint during the day. WhatsApp has become a preferred form of communication in emerging markets. It is familiar, easily affordable, and accessible (compared to other research platforms). This presentation will demonstrate how one can use WhatsApp as a multidimensional but non-intrusive lens into consumer lives through the use of text, audio, and video connections. The methodology can be leveraged as a continuous ethnography throughout the day. It can give us access to every step in their experience and moments of influence. WhatsApp is something consumers already relate to – helping them to feel more in control – it’s their safe space, the world they readily share. Come join us as we share the “how-to” and benefits of this exciting methodology.