Research Tools Radar for Jan 21st, 2026
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Welcome to your weekly dose of research tech updates from Insight Platforms: new companies and tools; product and feature launches; and interesting reads to inspire you.
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⚒️ Latest Tools
A selection of the newest tools in the Insight Platforms directory.
DataTile is a research intelligence and analytics platform that automates data processing, interactive dashboards, and reporting.
EveryAnswer provides digital research recruitment, combining the precision of traditional sampling with the reach of digital advertising.
Terac is an AI-powered research platform that automates participant sourcing, conducts interviews, and analyses responses.
Brandmaven is a brand performance platform using synthetic customers and audience testing for brand health and competitive intelligence.
BrandsMention is a free, privacy-friendly brand mention checker for fast keyword and brand searches across websites.
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🎉 Product & Company News
A roundup of new features and major upgrades from research tools.
AI-powered research platform Listen Labs closes $69m in Series B funding.
Insights company FlexMR launches a new consulting arm called Closeness Practice.
Video insights platform MahaloHub launches AI-powered metric Predictive Resonance Score™ to evaluate video content engagement before launch.
Insights industry marketing firm Rodeo13 acquires the marketing division of Harpeth Marketing.
AI consumer insights engine Attest introduces AI co-pilot for researchers.
Independent clearinghouse company Data Quality Co-op introduces Data Trust Score™ to benchmark respondent quality.
YouGov launches AI agent for audience insights, brand perception analysis, and media strategy.
Digital experience optimisation platforms VWO and AB Tasty announce a merger.
Global survey company IRB launches Indian Medical Panel focusing on verified HCPs in India.
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📖 Interesting Reads
Relevant technology, marketing and data articles from around the globe.
AI may be everywhere, but it’s nowhere in recent productivity statistics: Forrester finds that AI’s current impact on productivity is minimal, with potential job losses estimated at 6% by 2030.
CB Insights’ State of AI 2025 report highlights record funding in AI and M&As galore.