Consumers want to be a part of the creation process

According to Gongos Research, 92% of consumers surveyed want to be a part of the product development process. They would like to be work with companies in new products and packaging in categories including snacks and beverages, consumer electronics and health and wellness.

The survey also found that:
'do not necessarily expect recognition or direct compensation' for their contribution, 73% would expect to receive a sample product. Seventy-six percent said that they would be willing to forgo acknowledgement or creative license for their ideas, protecting the company from claims based on intellectual property rights of royalty expectations.

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