For more than a decade, Time Out’s Global City Survey has been the research foundation behind its annual Best Cities ranking. To build on its success, Time Out partnered with Rival to evolve the participant experience.
No boring surveys
Time Out move away from a more traditional survey experience towards one designed to feel closer to a conversation.
No compromise
The research retained its scale and structure — engaging 18,500 people across nearly 60 countries in 45 languages.
Ongoing insights
Following the success of the Global City Survey, Time Out launched an insight community focused on Gen Z and millennial city dwellers.
Learn how Time Out's insights team collaborates with editors, creatives, and PR teams uncover ideas and drive impact.
18,500 residents, nearly 60 countries, 45 languages, 44 attributes of city life — 1.6 million data points that still feel natural and personal.
How Time Out used insights to get earned media from CNN, Forbes, The Independent, MailOnline, the New York Post, and even local politicians and institutions.
Uses video responses to boost participation, uncover deeper insights, and bring real stories to life.
This partnership was recognized in the 2026 Esomar Awards. Watch the full webinar to learn more.
If you want to make a bigger impact with an insight community platform, then this special virtual event is for you.