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Here's how you can effectively manage client expectations in marketing research projects.

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Managing client expectations is a critical aspect of marketing research projects. It's essential to ensure that your clients understand what to expect in terms of results, timelines, and communication. By setting realistic expectations and maintaining transparency throughout the project, you can foster a trusting relationship with your clients, which is invaluable for long-term success. In this guide, you'll discover the key strategies to effectively manage client expectations and ensure a smooth and successful marketing research project.

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Andrew Edwards

Research/survey expert for Marketing, PR & Brand campaigns - internal and external | Results appear in top tier media…
Ruchira Jain

Marketing Strategy Advisory I Certified Independent Board Director I User Research & Behavioral Science Practice
Oluwakemi Ogwuche, PSM? PMP?

Coordinator, Grants & Processes, The Canadian Women’s Foundation.

1 Understand Needs

To manage client expectations effectively, it's crucial to fully understand their needs and objectives from the outset. This means having a detailed discussion about what they hope to achieve with the marketing research and the specific questions they want to answer. By knowing their goals, you can set realistic expectations and avoid overpromising. Ensure that you explain the scope of the research, what is achievable within the given timeframe and budget, and any limitations that may affect the outcome.

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Felipe Wasserman

Executivo de Marketing e Vendas | Gest?o de pessoas | Digital Growth Marketing | Professor e Podcaster
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Tudo na vida é discrepancia de expectativa! Você é responsavel por gerenciar a expectativa do seu cliente. A regra numero 1 do sucesso: E prometer menos e entregar mais. Parece facil de falar, mas na verdade é muito dificil de fazer, pois é natural sempre querer já criar a expectativa para fazer a venda!

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2 Set Milestones

Clear milestones are essential for keeping a marketing research project on track and managing client expectations. Establish key dates for deliverables such as the research proposal, data collection phases, analysis reports, and the final presentation. By doing so, you provide your client with a roadmap of the project's progress and create accountability for both parties. Make sure these milestones are agreed upon and understood by the client to avoid any confusion or disappointment.

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Ruchira Jain

Marketing Strategy Advisory I Certified Independent Board Director I User Research & Behavioral Science Practice
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Keeping everyone informed via mutually regularly updated timeplan is key to stay the course yourself and align expectations. dont shy away from clarifying what inputs you need from the client to make th project a success.

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3 Communicate Regularly

Regular communication is the cornerstone of expectation management. Keep your clients updated with frequent progress reports and be proactive in addressing any potential issues or delays. This not only reassures clients that the project is moving forward but also involves them in the process, allowing for adjustments based on their feedback. Effective communication builds trust and helps prevent misunderstandings that could lead to dissatisfaction with the project's outcomes.

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Andrew Edwards

Research/survey expert for Marketing, PR & Brand campaigns - internal and external | Results appear in top tier media (WSJ, Forbes) & prominent trade shows (CES, AWS re:INVENT)
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Communication is absolutely critical when conducting a market research project. Communication at the very beginning is a "must-have" - as you need to share investment, timeline, objective, and much more. Put all communication in writing. After a call, email a recap so it is documented.

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4 Manage Scope

Scope creep can lead to unmet expectations and client dissatisfaction. To prevent this, clearly define the project's scope from the start and stick to it. If additional requests arise, assess whether they align with the original objectives and discuss how they might affect the timeline and budget. Being transparent about the implications of scope changes helps clients make informed decisions and keeps expectations in check.

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Oluwakemi Ogwuche, PSM? PMP?

Coordinator, Grants & Processes, The Canadian Women’s Foundation.
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It is important to communicate contingencies as they arise especially if it will affect the timeline and budget. Delayed approvals, Sick team mates, family emergencies, unexpected law or policy changes that immediately take effect are few contingencies that can significantly affect scope. Use the appropriate communication channel for each stakeholder and provide the working solution.

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5 Provide Education

Sometimes, clients may not have a deep understanding of marketing research processes. Take the time to educate them about the methodologies, tools, and analysis techniques you will use. This knowledge empowers clients to set realistic expectations and appreciate the complexities involved in delivering accurate and meaningful research findings. Education also positions you as a trusted advisor who adds value beyond the data.

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6 Deliver Results

When it comes time to deliver the results of the marketing research project, do so in a clear and concise manner. Tailor your presentation to the client's level of expertise, focusing on actionable insights rather than overwhelming them with data. Discuss the findings in the context of the client's original objectives and provide recommendations based on the research. A well-delivered results presentation can solidify client satisfaction and set the stage for future collaboration.

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Ruchira Jain

Marketing Strategy Advisory I Certified Independent Board Director I User Research & Behavioral Science Practice
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Keep it tight while ensuring all questions answered fully. Its a nightmare if one has to wade through reams to find key answers.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Ruchira Jain

Marketing Strategy Advisory I Certified Independent Board Director I User Research & Behavioral Science Practice
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Be open too, infact actively seek feedback!!! In a particualr presentation on a complicated category, the client came back requesting sharper answers. We thought we were super sharp but an open discussion helped us understand their doubts and clarify them via actual user stories. In another case, the clients questions helped us add more details from data into our deck - we could have missed these as minor detals if not open to feedback.

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Alan Hale

Consulting and V.o.C. research in b2b markets leading to insight and actionable strategies and tactics. Providing marketing research for b2b. This makes market research actionable and enables better business decisions
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It starts with transparency and communication. Communicate timeline up front. Have communication meetings to talk about where you are in the process and very preliminary findings which could change. Also if going interviews, issue transcripts in weekly batches.

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1 Understand Needs

2 Set Milestones

3 Communicate Regularly

4 Manage Scope

5 Provide Education

6 Deliver Results

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