Talking Insights
Researchers work every day to understand the changing landscape around them - but what deeper insights can we find through their work that can help shape our future? Join Esomar on a journey of discovery, as we bring together guests from around the globe to explore the biggest questions of today, diving deeper into the challenges that face our society, and uncover new insights about the world around us.
Talking Insights
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Skill Gap That AI Is Creating in Research - Live at the Esomar Congress 2026
Qualitative research veteran Isabelle Landreville joins Molly Strawn-Carreno to discuss how AI is reshaping research—and why human judgment, critical thinking, and relationship-building matter more than ever. They also explore Canada’s distinct...
Why Data Strategy Fails Without a Business Question - Live at the Esomar Congress 2026
What should come first: an AI strategy or a business question? Isabelle Lacarce Paumier, Global Group Head of Data and Marketing Analytics at Nestlé, makes the case for starting with the business opportunity—and building the data f...
The AI Alliance - Where do we stand?
Everyone wants to jump to AI.But the real advantage? Getting your data, questions, and team aligned first.At the Esomar Congress in Valencia, the new AI Alliance made one thing clear: AI is not a strategy - it’s a tool.Y...
The Future of Emotion Analytics in Market Research — Wisdom or Overhype?
Welcome back to Talking Insights. In this episode, we sat down with John Cohen, CEO and founder of Kindling EVA, and Saul Cohen, the company’s co-founder and Head of Product, to explore one of the most important questions in AI toda...
Why Younger Generations Hold the Key to Inclusive and Trustworthy Policy
The landscape of trust, technology, and human behavior is shifting faster than ever—are we prepared? Michelle Harrison, the global president of Varian Group, is a renowned expert in public opinion, behavioral science, and social cha...