The group says that this human-centric approach gets to the root of why people do what they do, versus what they say they do.
Utilising the latest video and mobile content creation platforms, NUDE will aim to ensure that projects are implemented quickly and efficiently with the aim of eliminating the lengthy timing and budgetary constraints associated with traditional research.
"The industry seems to be infatuated with collecting more and more data; however, we seem to have forgotten that consumers are people and are by nature irrational and unpredictable. We hope to take clients beyond the data points and into the lives of real people. We want to shape, not measure opinions," says Potterton.
With the global perspective gained from launching Instant Grass in both the North American and Asia Pacific markets, Potterton says that a South African partner was needed to truly unlock the potential of the sub-Saharan African markets.
Having worked with DUKE's CEO Wayne Naidoo for more than two decades, understanding his approach to business and having seen the continued success of the DUKE Group, the synergies between the two businesses were obvious, he adds.
"Instant Grass has worked with a number of multinational brands across 22 different countries and, while they have always excelled at consumer-driven strategic solutions, we believe the partnership with DUKE will allow them to supplement these with strong creative solutions. Equally, this will further enrich the group with a powerful consumer collaboration tool in our arsenal," says Naidoo.
"We both believe in the power of collaboration and believe that NUDE cements our shared mission of doing great business, with great people and in a great way," concludes Potterton.
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