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Developing product and partnership strategies for a smartphone accessories brand

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The challenge

A leading consumer technology company in the smartphone accessories category faced a rapidly evolving market where style-forward competitors and direct-to-consumer brands were reshaping consumer expectations. While the brand was known for performance and protection, it needed to understand which customization and exclusive product concepts would strengthen its DTC offering, resonate globally, and justify premium pricing in an increasingly crowded category.
We recognized that consumers evaluate technology accessories based on both performance and self-expression. Identifying which concepts felt truly distinctive (and worth paying for) was key to guiding confident product and partnership decisions.   

 

The method

We designed a global, quantitatively driven research program to evaluate the appeal of customizable and exclusive offerings for a consumer technology brand selling direct to consumers.
 
  • Concept testing across customization and exclusivity ideas: Consumers evaluated multiple product concepts to identify which drove the strongest appeal, purchase intent, and perceived uniqueness.
  • MaxDiff and TURF analysis of potential partnerships: We assessed a wide range of partner categories and brands to determine relative appeal and identify optimal portfolios that maximized reach across global markets.
  • Market and segment-level analysis: Findings were analyzed across regions, age groups, style- vs. function-oriented consumers, and spending tiers to uncover nuanced differences in preference and willingness to pay.

The impact

The research delivered clear direction on which DTC concepts and partnership strategies had the greatest potential to drive differentiation and revenue for a consumer technology client. It enabled the team to prioritize high-impact offerings, refine global versus regional strategies, and move forward with confidence in a rapidly shifting category.

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