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Toyota, Nissan, Honda: Analysis of Top Automotive Companies' Strategies seen from each websites

The automotive industry suffers from semiconductor shortage due to the pandemic and war in Ukraine. However, the industry is experiencing a major shift to EVs, globally. Japan, a major auto manufacturing market, is seeing changes in the industry’s digital. We explore websites of three major auto manufacturers.

Manga app case study: Number of users & demographics among growing manga apps

A look into the number of manga app users over the two-year period starting September 2020 shows remarkable growth, perhaps due in part to the COVID-19 stay-at-home. Here, we examine "LINE Manga," "Piccoma," "Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha)," "Magapoke (Kodansha)" and "Manga One (Shogakukan)."

Website traffic increased by 12 times in one year! Analyzing the "Smart Brain Dock" strategy with online behavioral data

"Smart Brain Dock" rebuffs the idea that brain docks are time-consuming and provides viewable test results within 30 minutes. Why has this service attracting more and more user interest? This time, we will analyze Smart Brain Dock's customer attraction strategy using VALUE's online behavior analytics tool Dockpit.

The Butterfly Circuit: Eight Motives for Information-Seeking and Creative Ideas that Stick with Consumers

The "Butterfly Circuit," a framework developed in collaboration with Google, describes the information-seeking process that leads to a purchase. We will present the reality of information-seeking considering the "Butterfly Circuit," its application to communication strategy, and provide insightful suggestions.

What apps are popular among different generations? Trending apps of 2022 by age group

Smartphone apps are now an essential part of daily life. We researched the trending apps of 2022 by age group. The results show many interesting trends, such as the influence of COVID-19, and some age groups use apps with similar functions, but apps offered by different companies.

Characteristics of users using @cosme’s live commerce based on online analytics

Live commerce is gradually attracting attention in Japan. With the interactive nature between the seller and viewer, companies in different industries are adopting it. We will focus on live commerce adopted by @cosme, a cosmetics and beauty website and investigate the user characteristics of live commerce participants.

Analysis of smartphone-related keyword searches of non-Japanese manufacturers like OPPO

The "SIM lock ban" has been mandated since October 1, 2021. Now, all smartphones must be "SIM-free." We investigate and analyze OPPO, which entered the Japan market in January 2018, along with Huawei and ASUS, two top-ranking overseas manufacturers that offer affordable products.

Audi drivers like to shop? Personas of non-Japanese luxury car drivers

Automotive industry has evolved to where "self-driving," AI, and IoT is becoming ordinary. Many automakers offer smartphone apps, and manufacturers are competing on functionality. In this issue, we analyze personas of Audi users using their "myAudi" app and VALUES' online behavior analytics tool Dockpit.

Investigating how new BTS fans evolve into hardcore fans based on behavioral data

BTS debuted in 2013 and took the world by storm from 2019 to 2021. So how do people grow to become hardcore BTS fans? In this article, we will infer how fandoms are formed by analyzing online behavior over the next three years.

What markets are now gathering attention among businesspersons? Survey based on "market size" query search data

It is very important for businesspersons to keep an eye on various markets. Using VALUES' web behavior analytics tool Dockpit, we will investigate and analyze the trends of query searches on "market size" to find out which industries are currently experiencing a rise in interest trends among businesspersons.

Does Toyota ”Perfect Car Diagnostics Test" help promote car purchasing? Analysis using third-party data

Toyota Motor Corporation's "Perfect Car Diagnostics Test" is a tool that recommends a car model that matches the user's needs based off of a questionnaire. We investigate Toyota's customers attraction strategy behind this diagnostic tool, using VALUES' web behavior analytics tool Dockpit.

Frozen bento delivery service competitors closing in on Nosh? An in-depth look at the industry today

Frozen bento (boxed lunches) delivery became popular with the stay-home lifestyle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nosh has attracted loyalty with healthy bentos, but similar services, like GOFOOD, Watami Home Meals, and Shokutakubin, also gained traction. In this article, we compare the user trends and explore the industry.

Can Craft Cola Achieve the Popularity of Spiced Curry? Surprising Commonalities Revealed by Keyword Research

We will analyze food trends while targeting marketers in the food industry or those interested in trends. Although seemingly unrelated, “craft cola” and “spiced curry” are both unique and playful "health-conscious" foods that "use spices." Here, we analyze the popularity of "craft cola" and "spiced curry."

Yakult 1000…Why is it making a buzz on the internet? Why many are posting about it on social media

We will analyze food trends targeting marketers who are sensitive to trends in the food industry. The focus is ‘Yakult 1000.’ We hear about ‘Yakult 1000’ everywhere these days, but why has it become so popular? Let’s find out the reason behind Yakult’s popularity by analyzing the search data.

The innovative business model that took SHEIN to the top of the fast fashion industry

COVID-19 impacted the fashion industry, contributing to temporary, yet prolonged, closures of shopping centers. Despite tough circumstances, SHEIN, an apparel brand established in China in 2021, continued to grow rapidly. We used VALUES' web behavior analytics tool, Dockpit, to understand SHEIN's strengths.

Sports Streaming Service Market - Has the Number of Users Decreased Due to DAZN's Price Hike?

VOD services are changing the way people watch sports. DAZN has had a remarkable breakthrough in the sports video distribution market, but has its price hike in February this year affected its market share? We will use the web behavior log analytics tool Dockpit to find out.

The personas of convenience store users from app data

There are approximately 56,000 convenience stores nationwide in Japan. In this report, we will analyze the personas of app users of the three major convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart) using the newly added app analysis function of "Dockpit."

Survey on the Automotive Subscription Market. Companies are chasing Toyota's KINTO [April 2022].

Automobile subscription services have gained increasing recognition throughout Covid-19. This article analyzes and explains the current status of the automobile subscription market and the companies that provide the service, several years since the beginnings of the service, using website traffic data.

Who are the major players of the Twitter-based word game “Wordle”? An investigation into the online behavior log

An investigation has been under way into “Wordle”, a popular Twitter-based word game. We conducted a thorough investigation of the number and characteristics of its users using their online behavior log that we came to know that the game is played by youths, well-offs, and individuals’ genuine interest in learning.

What are the differences between the searches of “medical consultation” and “health consultation”?

Values Inc. (online behavior analysis services provider using advanced IT technologies) has conducted a collaborative survey with MRT inc. (medical information platform provider) to quantify consumer insights using online behavior histories and user attributes.