SOUTHAMPTON – 8 April 2019; Maru Group (“Maru” or “The Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights company, today announces the alignment of Maru/edr to the group’s wider advisory insights brand, Maru/Matchbox.

Following the recent announcement of Maru/Moto—the group’s Latin American business—becoming part of the professional services brand, Maru/edr will also align to become Maru/Matchbox. The change will better strengthen and integrate the company’s multi-market offer and technology across North American, Latin American and European offices.

TORONTO – March 25, 2019: Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the launch of their Creative Insights solution (powered by add+impact®).

TORONTO – March 18, 2019: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights company, today announced the name change of its business in Latin America from Maru/Moto to Maru/Matchbox—the North America business name.

The name change will better strengthen and integrate the company’s offer and technology across offices in South and North America.

TORONTO – March 11, 2019: Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the launch of their Implicit Association Test solution.

TORONTO (February 27, 2019): Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Finder as President, International. This role is in addition to his current role as Maru/Matchbox CEO of Latin America.

London, 25 February 2019: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Julie Paul as Chief of Operations. With over 20 years of experience, Julie has managed the growth and development of the critically important operations side of many rapidly expanding data services businesses.

Today, Maru/Blue—a premium quality data services firm—is pleased to announce the launch of its exclusive Hispanic Omnibus. “This exciting new service allows companies to instantly tap into a truly representative sample of both unacculturated and acculturated U.S. Hispanics,” said Maru/Blue Managing Director, Rob Berger.

Today, Maru/Blue—a premium quality data services firm—is pleased to announce the launch of its Maru Voice UK Omnibus. “This new service allows companies to instantly tap into a truly representative sample of UK citizens,” said Paul Williams, Managing Director, Maru/Blue UK.

Today, Maru/Blue—a premium quality data services firm—is pleased to announce the launch of its exclusive Ailments Community. “Patient research is increasingly important but it can be difficult to find people with very specific health concerns. Now, with our deeply profiled audiences, we have 24 key ailments pre-screened in the U.S., Canada and the UK with feasibility extending to 500+ completes in each ailment in each country,” said Maru/Blue Managing Director, Rob Berger.

NEW YORK – (January 28, 2019) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Bhavita Trivedi, joining the firm as Vice President of Qualitative Insights. Bhavita is based in the firm’s New York office.

Today, Maru/Blue—premium quality data services firm—announces the launch of Maru Voice UK. Maru Voice UK is a global expansion of the Maru/Blue online market research panels, joining Maru Voice Canada and Springboard America, (launched in 2006 and 2009, Canada's and the United State’s leading online market research panels). Maru Voice UK will now provide people in the UK with the opportunity to voice their opinions on a variety of topics and issues.

Toronto, Ontario, October 25, 2018: Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, has published a must-read book for the market research sector, The Insights Revolution: Questioning Everything. Authored by Andrew Grenville, Chief Research Officer of Maru/Matchbox, The Insights Revolution, brings together over 30 interviews with leading insights professionals, marketers and strategists from around the world to present a radical call to action for the industry.

Toronto, Ontario – (October 9, 2018) - Today, Maru/Blue—a premium quality data services firm—announces the launch of its exclusive Cannabis Community. “With Canada poised to make cannabis legal October 17, and it being legal in 9 states, as well as the District of Columbia, interest in connecting with cannabis consumers has never been higher,” said Maru/Blue Managing Director, Rob Berger. “That’s why we are so excited to announce our exclusive new Cannabis Community.”

London, 5 October 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Brian James as Chief Client Officer (CCO) and President of Consumer Goods and Services at the Group’s portfolio company, Maru/Matchbox (‘Matchbox’).

London, 3 October 2018 - Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Philip Jones as Chief Financial Officer of its operations in the Americas. With over 21 years of financial experience across a variety of industries, Philip is well-versed in building, strengthening and leading corporations’ financial operations. He will work closely with Group CFO, Heather McRae, to lead the financial activities of Maru in Canada, Latin America and the U.S. His appointment closely follows Maru’s recent acquisition of cutting-edge social listening software, Lissted, and further strengthens the Group’s senior management team and Maru continues to grow internationally.

London, 19 September 2018 – Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market and customer insights Group, today announces its acquisition of Lissted, the cutting-edge social listening software. The integration of the software into Maru is the latest in a number of significant developments for the Group and will enhance its capabilities, enabling it to remain at the forefront of digital insights.

TORONTO, ONTARIO – (September 17, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce Kyle Davies is joining the Retail and Technology practice as Senior Vice President. “I am delighted to have Kyle join our growing Retail and Technology team,” said Michelle Walkey, Managing Director, Retail & Enterprise Technology. “His expertise, and global experience are a powerful addition to the squad.”

Toronto, Ontario – (August 27, 2018) – Today, Maru/Blue—premium quality data services firm—announces the launch of Agile Self-Serve, a DIY, real-time survey solution. The DIY tool provides thousands of completes within hours across Canada, the U.S. or the U.K. It delivers easy out of the box programming, programmatic sampling, instant deployment and automated reporting with longitudinal tracking.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – (July 23, 2018) – Maru/Matchbox, a sector-focused consumer intelligence firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Erica Ruyle as VP of Qualitative Insights for our Consumer Insights sector.

“In her engagement with consumers and clients, Erica’s passion for creative approaches to uncovering deep cultural insight is undeniable,” said Maru/Matchbox Managing Director, Qualitative Insights, Tommy Stinson. “She is an established strategic insights specialist. We’re thrilled that Erica has joined us to continue building our strategic qualitative capabilities and insights expertise for our clients.”

London, 17 July 2018: Maru Group (“Maru” or “the Group”), the technology-enabled market research and customer insights Group, today announces the appointment of Dina Plahouras as Chief People Officer. With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Dina is an expert in driving organisation change and has enabled the strategic development of numerous businesses through the creation and implementation of human capital practices. Her appointment bolsters the capabilities of Maru as the Group continues its impressive growth trajectory.