Rhys Hillan
Rhys Hillan
Marketing & Growth Lead
Marketing & Growth Lead
Rhys is a Researcher who sits in the Marketing team, where he designs the studies that show what AI-led qualitative research can really do. From Super Bowl ad testing with real viewers to large-scale global brand studies, his work pushes beyond what traditional qual has been able to deliver. Before Conveo, he was Research Manager at Ballpark, a UX, product, and design research SaaS platform, and earlier at Appinio and Zappi. His career has always sat where research meets software, so his perspective is less about agency versus in-house and more about how the best teams use technology to democratise research while keeping rigour intact at scale. Rhys writes about how AI is changing qualitative in practice: where video uncovers what surveys miss, why the gap between what people say and what they do matters more than most teams realise, and how insights leaders can turn richer data into sharper decisions.
Rhys is a Researcher who sits in the Marketing team, where he designs the studies that show what AI-led qualitative research can really do. From Super Bowl ad testing with real viewers to large-scale global brand studies, his work pushes beyond what traditional qual has been able to deliver. Before Conveo, he was Research Manager at Ballpark, a UX, product, and design research SaaS platform, and earlier at Appinio and Zappi. His career has always sat where research meets software, so his perspective is less about agency versus in-house and more about how the best teams use technology to democratise research while keeping rigour intact at scale. Rhys writes about how AI is changing qualitative in practice: where video uncovers what surveys miss, why the gap between what people say and what they do matters more than most teams realise, and how insights leaders can turn richer data into sharper decisions.
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How to Test Brand Messaging with Real Consumers
Brand message testing shows why your copy lands or fails. Learn to test brand messaging with real customer conversations, not just surveys.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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How to Test Brand Messaging with Real Consumers
Brand message testing shows why your copy lands or fails. Learn to test brand messaging with real customer conversations, not just surveys.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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[Press Release] Consumers are twice as likely to trust AI over family and friends for recommendations, finds new study by Conveo
London, 18th November 2025 – New research revealed from Conveo last week shows that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the most trusted source for shopping recommendations, surpassing advice from friends and family by a 2:1 margin.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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[Press Release] Consumers are twice as likely to trust AI over family and friends for recommendations, finds new study by Conveo
London, 18th November 2025 – New research revealed from Conveo last week shows that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the most trusted source for shopping recommendations, surpassing advice from friends and family by a 2:1 margin.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Qualitative Interview Transcript Example: How to Build Transcripts That Drive Faster Analysis
See qualitative interview transcript examples with proper formatting, speaker labels, timestamps, and coding structure. Includes downloadable templates.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Qualitative Interview Transcript Example: How to Build Transcripts That Drive Faster Analysis
See qualitative interview transcript examples with proper formatting, speaker labels, timestamps, and coding structure. Includes downloadable templates.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Alternatives to Focus Groups: Modern Methods for Customer Insights
Explore proven alternatives to focus groups that deliver deeper customer insights faster. Compare methods, costs, and outcomes for enterprise research teams.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Alternatives to Focus Groups: Modern Methods for Customer Insights
Explore proven alternatives to focus groups that deliver deeper customer insights faster. Compare methods, costs, and outcomes for enterprise research teams.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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How to Transcribe an Interview for Qualitative Research
Learn how to transcribe interviews for qualitative research with enterprise-grade workflows that preserve context, maintain compliance, and accelerate analysis.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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How to Transcribe an Interview for Qualitative Research
Learn how to transcribe interviews for qualitative research with enterprise-grade workflows that preserve context, maintain compliance, and accelerate analysis.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Brand Equity Measurement: How to Build a System That Tracks Real Perception Shifts
Learn how to measure brand equity with standardized frameworks, actionable metrics, and qualitative depth that explains the "why" behind perception shifts.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Brand Equity Measurement: How to Build a System That Tracks Real Perception Shifts
Learn how to measure brand equity with standardized frameworks, actionable metrics, and qualitative depth that explains the "why" behind perception shifts.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Concept Testing Methods: How to Validate Ideas Before Launch
Learn which concept testing methods deliver depth and speed. Compare qualitative and quantitative approaches to validate ideas before launch.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Concept Testing Methods: How to Validate Ideas Before Launch
Learn which concept testing methods deliver depth and speed. Compare qualitative and quantitative approaches to validate ideas before launch.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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User Research Methods and Best Practices for Product and UX Teams (2026)
Learn user research best practices that enable continuous discovery. Framework, methods, and operational guidance for product and UX teams.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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User Research Methods and Best Practices for Product and UX Teams (2026)
Learn user research best practices that enable continuous discovery. Framework, methods, and operational guidance for product and UX teams.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Concept Testing: How to Validate Product Ideas and Make Findings Stick
A complete guide to concept testing, including what it is, which method fits each stage, and how to run research that fuels product decisions.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Concept Testing: How to Validate Product Ideas and Make Findings Stick
A complete guide to concept testing, including what it is, which method fits each stage, and how to run research that fuels product decisions.
Rhys Hillan
Research & Customer Impact Lead
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Qual
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