The global automotive industry faces change on multiple fronts: a shifting industry landscape (such as emerging markets and increasing environmental regulations) and evolving consumer behavior and expectations for both form and function.

The way we run our businesses and market them is rapidly changing from AI integration and other cloud-based offerings. Leaders can leverage new insights for both process improvements and sales using these services.

The number of touchpoints to between brands and consumers is increasing at an unprecedented rate.  Consumers are seeking richer retail experiences, rather than simply acquiring new products. There is also an intense competition for loyalty.

The increasing global energy demand, volatile energy prices and regulatory frameworks are a key challenge for the energy industry – as are the global transition to renewable energy and customers expecting a transparent dialogue at all times with new retail energy options.

Trustee boards and presidents of higher education institutions are challenged by fluctuating enrolment and increasing operational costs while maintaining academic quality and integrity. We offer strategic advice for multi-year strategies and practical support to increase admissions and improve student retention in the near term.

Although franchising is one of the sectors that has shown resilience and continues to grow in this tough economic environment, the sector is not without challenges for franchisees and franchisors. Franchisors and franchisees who stay ahead of industry developments will continue to grow and remain a step ahead.

The competitive landscape has broadened significantly for the financial services industry. The trust factor is gone. Consumers have fast access to online user reviews, financial product comparisons and easy switching, making them savvier and more demanding in our digital age.

The Fashion and Lifestyle industry faces just about every challenge going: from demand driven  omni-channel retailing that puts customer loyalty under pressure, through how to optimize distribution, to improving the ‘stickiness’ of your customer experiences.

The need for funding charitable organizations has never been greater, yet the industry has been slow to respond to the rapid transformation digital donations and social media networks offer. Our insights help client better understand the impact of this change and how engage millennial donors.

The gaming and esports industries continue to grow and now must navigate the complexities of monetization and revenue generation in an increasingly competitive landscape. Bringing a deep understanding of emerging trends and consumer behavior, we help clients explore every option to drive consumer engagement and monetization.

In the healthcare industry, innovation is judged far more by whether it delivers engaging health experiences than by the level of invention. And market access for state-of-the-art healthcare is under pressure globally to drive quality outcomes and minimized cost. Healthcare insurance reforms continue to drive change change and challenges for claim approvals.

Innovation is driving the change and opportunities in the manufacturing and industrial goods markets. Global demand is shifting, leading to an increased complexity for B2B companies as new markets spring up and existing markets change rapidly.

The media and entertainment industry is experiencing rapid transformation. This offers significant opportunities for broadcasters, publishers, agencies, content owners, and digital platforms that can better understand the impact of this change.

The pace of change in the retail environment is driven by digital: more touchpoints, more product reviews and comparisons for consumers to access anytime, anywhere – and more variety in shopper promotional prompts and paths-to-purchase driven by smartphones.

SaaS and cloud-based services need to continuously innovate and enhance their features in an increasingly competitive market. Fostering customer loyalty through exceptional user experiences and scalable solutions is crucial for long-term success.

In today’s connected society, technology impacts all industries – driving opportunities and accelerating the speed of innovation. Understanding changes and how they can create business disruption for our clients is crtitical.

As consumers invest more in mobile internet devices, the telecommunications industry is seeing continued growth and rapid change. Traditional cable television providers continue to expand bandwidth to support the Internet of Things.

Travel companies face intense competition for customers, intensified by oversupply, disruptive Uber and Airbnb upstarts, an increasingly fragmented market, and consumer demand for services to be provided across every channel.