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Insights That Tell Stories and Make Headlines

Time Out's secret to making research famous: an engaged community, storytelling that spans nearly 60 countries, and insights the world's biggest outlets wanted to run.

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Building on great success

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.

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Time Out move away from a more traditional survey experience towards one designed to feel closer to a conversation.

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The research retained its scale and structure — engaging 18,500 people across nearly 60 countries in 45 languages.

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Following the success of the Global City Survey, Time Out launched an insight community focused on Gen Z and millennial city dwellers.

Learn how to capture insights that make headlines

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Bring your research to life

Learn how Time Out's insights team collaborates with editors, creatives, and PR teams uncover ideas and drive impact.

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Global scale, authentic voice

18,500 residents, nearly 60 countries, 45 languages, 44 attributes of city life — 1.6 million data points that still feel natural and personal.

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Media impact

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.

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Video for insights

Uses video responses to boost participation, uncover deeper insights, and bring real stories to life.

Featuring

Anna Norfolk - Time Out

Anna Norfolk

Insights & Trade Marketing Director, Time Out

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Jennifer Reid

Jennifer Reid

Co-CEO and Chief Methodologist, Rival Group

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Recognized and awarded by industry experts.

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