Independent thinking. Actionable research.

Customer experience & market research

You know our clients.
Their customers know us.

Banks, utilities, and household-name brands have asked The MSR Group to find out what their customers really think—and what to do about it.

Deep experienceAcross complex service businesses
National reachResearch grounded in real people
Practical answersBuilt around your next decision
A dedicated teamFrom design through recommendations

Experience that speaks
for itself.

KrogerBrands & hospitality
Apple ComputerBrands & hospitality
HiltonBrands & hospitality
Huntington National BankBanking & finance
John Deere FinancialBanking & finance
American Electric PowerUtilities
SantanderBanking & finance
Mutual of OmahaBanking & finance
Choice HotelsBrands & hospitality
NiSourceUtilities
Xcel EnergyUtilities
ONE GasUtilities
Bank of HawaiiBanking & finance
First National Bank of OmahaBanking & finance
BBVABanking & finance
Bank of the WestBanking & finance
HSBC Bank USABanking & finance
TD AmeritradeBanking & finance
OPPDUtilities
Nebraska Public Power DistrictUtilities
First Commonwealth BankBanking & finance
FirestoneBrands & hospitality
Nebraska Furniture MartBrands & hospitality
Blue Cross Blue ShieldHealthcare & education
Nebraska MedicineHealthcare & education
University of NebraskaHealthcare & education
Boys TownHealthcare & education
Children’s Hospital & Medical CenterHealthcare & education

28 organizations

Selected MSR and Wiese Research Group experience. Organization names reflect the names used in the work; inclusion does not imply endorsement.

Built for businesses
that live on trust.

What we help you understand

Banks & credit unions

Understand the interactions that shape a financial relationship.

  • Branch and teller transactions
  • Account opening and loan servicing
  • Digital and contact center experiences
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Selected client experience

Huntington · Santander · John Deere Financial · Mutual of Omaha

Meet APECS X

Your customer experience data.
A conversation away.

Real-time results, natural-language CX analysis, AI call interviewing, online surveys, and action tools—supported by MSR researchers.

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APECS X Ask CX natural-language analysis with fictional Auremont Financial branding and sample data
APECS X Ask CX natural-language analysis. Anonymized product illustration with fictional Auremont Financial branding and sample data. Select image to enlarge.

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Real-time results

Follow customer feedback as results become available. Explore performance by reporting unit, business line, and period to see where attention is needed.

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Interview your CX data

Ask CX questions in natural language. Compare performance, explore changes, and follow up on an answer to understand the evidence behind it.

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AI call interviewing

Use AI-led telephone interviews to collect customer feedback through a conversational experience.

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Online survey creation and distribution

Build and distribute online surveys in Survey Studio, then bring the feedback into your customer experience program.

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Action Alerts & Magical Moments

Bring service issues to the right team for follow-up and recognize the people and practices behind exceptional customer experiences.

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AI verbatim summarization

Turn open-ended customer comments into clear summaries of recurring themes, concerns, and positive experiences. Read the underlying feedback for context.

The right method for the question

Research tailored
to your situation.

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01 / Research & insight

APECS X customer experience

Real-time results, natural-language CX analysis, AI call interviewing, online surveys, and action tools—supported by MSR researchers.

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02 / Research & insight

Manni conversation analytics

Understand frontline conversations through AI-powered analysis of service quality and your KPIs.

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03 / Research & insight

Qualitative research

Explore motivations and reactions through focus groups, interviews, and online communities.

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04 / Research & insight

Quantitative research

Measure patterns through telephone, online, mobile, mail, and mixed-mode surveys.

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05 / Research & insight

Brand research

Test creative ideas, track awareness, understand competitors, and identify opportunities to grow.

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06 / Research & insight

Product development

Evaluate concepts, identify receptive segments, and understand the markets with the greatest potential.

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07 / Research & insight

Employee experience

Connect employee feedback with the experiences your organization delivers to customers.

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08 / Research & insight

Field services

Get the right level of recruiting, facilities, and quantitative data collection support.

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A collaborative process

Better questions.
More useful answers.

01 / CONVERSATION

Start with the decision

Tell us what your team needs to understand and what will change as a result.

02 / DESIGN

Match the method

We shape the audience, approach, and analysis around your question.

03 / LISTEN

Gather the evidence

Surveys, interviews, groups, and conversation analysis reveal different perspectives.

04 / ACT

Make the next move

Get findings, priorities, and recommendations your team can put to work.

Your next decision starts here

Bring your questions.
We’ll bring a way forward.

Let’s talk about what you need to learn and how you’ll use the answers.

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