Landscapes

Landscapes by Langston

In-depth category research packed with actionable insights specific to your business strategy, delivered in as little as 2 weeks.

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Category deep dive research

In-depth data and insights

Research on consumer behaviors, decision-preferences, brand perceptions, and more. You will be shocked to see the level of detail and depth in Landscape studies.

Category-specific

Landscape studies are conducted at the category-level, enabling highly specific insights into specific product categories and sub-categories.

Super-category landscape

Separate super-category studies allow you to see and size opportunities for shoppers at a higher-level. Look at data on underwear, socks, or the basics super-category as a whole. Each has its own Landscapes study.

Existing data, custom analysis

Because Landscape studies are run by Langston on a continual basis, the data for analysis already exists. The analysis to provide answers and evidence for your specific strategic questions is done fresh and just for you by Langston’s expert consumer researchers.

Get strategic answers fast

With Landscapes, you skip the months-long research cycle and get straight to strategic clarity in a few weeks. We've already done the heavy lifting—so you can move smarter, faster, and with more confidence.

We kick things off with a strategic intake—learning your goals, context, and decision-making needs. No guessing. Just alignment from the start.

We listen first

We tap ready-to-use data

We leverage a vast, category-specific dataset that already exists to generate insights customized to your brand, category, and strategic questions. This saves time and cost while delivering rich, actionable findings.

We build your strategic story

Our team analyzes and shapes the data into a clear, compelling storyline that connects directly to your business priorities. You get answers, not just information.

We deliver what moves the needle

From slide decks and data tables to strategy workshops and segment profiles, every deliverable is designed to be shared, applied, and acted on right away.

We give ongoing support

We stay available for follow-up questions, custom slides, or storytelling help—so you can keep making smart, confident moves long after the project wraps.

Cut the cost, keep the clarity

Landscapes uncovers how consumers think, choose, and behave- so you can cut through noise and focus on what drives growth.

Insights that drive action

Custom-fit insights mapped to your brand’s goals, initiatives, and real-world decisions.

Explore the data, your way

Full access to data tables so you can slice, dig, and uncover insights on your terms.

Speed without compromise

Designed to deliver on timelines that match your decision cycles—without sacrificing depth.

Optimized for lean budgets

High-impact insights, less strain on your time and spend.

No surprises, just clarity

Upfront deliverable examples show exactly what you’re getting from the start.

Ready to scale

Modular, refreshable solutions that grow with your business and evolve as you do.

Powered by dual segmentation

Every Langston Landscapes study includes two compatible segmentation frameworks — giving you a comprehensive understanding of your audience from multiple angles. Choose one - or both - or let us help you decide.

Category-specific segmentation

  • Tactical, behavior-focused segmentation specific to your Super Category.

  • Identifies distinct consumer groups based on needs, attitudes, and product engagement.

  • Enables precise targeting, sharper innovation, and tailored brand experiences.

Langston’s Life Lenses segmentation

  • Mindset-based framework that reveals core motivations, values, and priorities.

  • Applies across categories to uncover deep human truths driving behavior.

  • Helps predict consumer actions and craft emotionally resonant messaging.

Meet the Life Lenses

Understand your audience

See around corners

Anticipate market shifts early to guide innovation, portfolio strategy, and long-term growth.

Decode consumer choice

Uncover what truly drives decisions to sharpen targeting, boost relevance, and increase conversion.

Size the opportunity

Identify where to play—and how big the potential is—to prioritize your resources effectively.

Outmaneuver competitors

Find and act on strategic advantages—close gaps, protect share, and break into white space first.

Refine your message

Strengthen acquisition through relevance and deepen loyalty by connecting emotionally.

Frequently Asked Questions about Landscapes

  • Landscapes is Langston’s original research offering that uses our proprietary category-level data infrastructure to deliver insights tailored to your strategic needs. It leverages our existing data infrastructure with fresh analysis to help you understand consumer behaviors, brand perceptions, category dynamics, and opportunity spaces, all within accelerated timelines aligned objectives.

    • Efficiency & scale: Because Landscapes is built on pre-fielded, continuously maintained datasets, it bypasses much of the long ramp-up time typical in custom studies.

    • Relevance & customization: While we leverage existing data, every output is shaped around your brand’s unique questions and context, not just generic industry metrics.

    • Action-oriented framing: Unlike many syndicated reports that present data in isolation, Landscapes delivers narratives, frameworks, and strategic guidance tied to your actual business application.

  • A typical Landscapes engagement includes the following elements:

    1. Kickoff and Strategic Alignment: We listen first—gathering business context, decision-making needs, and hypotheses to ensure the project is grounded in your reality and tailored to your priorities from the start.

    2. Mine the Data: We mine our existing Landscapes data, which includes consumer behavior, decision preferences, brand perceptions, trend signals, and competitive dynamics.  We translate it into insights and a strategic storyline, tailored to your needs.

    3. We deliver the tailored insights and narrative in a custom report and share-out designed to move the needle for your business. You’ll get access to crosstabs as well.

  • Yes. Landscapes was designed to be modular and flexible. Depending on your priorities, you can:

    • Add extra survey modules as follow ups (e.g. brand questions, category nuance)

    • Integrate your own proprietary data or brand metrics

    • Request custom workshops or strategy sessions to ground findings in your internal planning

    • Ask for custom storytelling deliverables or additional slides tailored to your audience

    These customizations let you adapt the core Landscapes offering to your unique requirements without reinventing the wheel.

  • Absolutely. Landscapes studies are conducted at the category (or super-category) level to ensure the outputs are directly relevant to your competitive space.

    Insights include:

    • How people make decisions within your category

    • Which consumer segments are most relevant

    • Brand perception and competitive positioning in your space

    • White space and innovation opportunities specific to your category

    So you're never just getting generic trends - you're seeing how cultural dynamics manifest in your field.

  • Because Landscapes leverages existing infrastructure and data, the base investment is much more efficient than a full bespoke research effort. 

    However, the actual cost depends on:

    • The level of customization (extra modules, workshops, etc.)

    • The depth and format of deliverables you require

    • The scale and complexity of your category

    To get a precise estimate that maps to your priorities, reach out and we’ll tailor a proposal that fits your timeline, scope, and budget.

Uncover your next insights with Landscapes

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