That’s a wrap for 2022! Expert by Big Village is gearing up for another successful year, but to do that, we need to thank those who made 2022 such a rounding triumph! Who gets the gold? Our experts! Keep reading to find out how we crossed the finish line.
Top 5 Areas we’re looking to grow
In 2022, we prioritized our biggest asset – our experts – and plan to do the same in 2023. You are a key part of our village, and we need your help to expand our reach.
There are five (5) key industries we’re hoping to grow our representation in this year. These categories exemplify client requests we’ve been receiving and could use a boost. If you or someone you know has experience in any of these sectors, please let us know so we can tap into your or your referral’s insight next time we receive a relevant request.
Top 5 categories:
- FDA Compliance/Regulation
a. Sub-sectors include: medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and food - Comprehensive OSHA Safety Compliance
a. Sub-sectors include: risk management, construction, and manufacturing - Batteries
a. Sub-sectors include: NiCad (Nickel–cadmium), NiMH (Nickel–metal hydride), and lithium - Metal Finishing
a. Anodizing & Zink Plating - Plastic Film, Stretch Film, Cling Film, Shrink Wrap
Top 10 Money-makers of 2022
Expert by Big Village is keen on helping our clients win. Check out this list of the top ten money-making industries in the expert consulting business — each with an example of a project our longtime account executives saw through for client success!
- Building materials and construction. Expert suggested an adhesive for easy install and removal, including shipping testing and quality control.
- Manufacturing plant design. Expert advised a new confection company on plant layout and proper equipment purchases.
- Product improvement. Expert helped a company improve their underperforming zinc plating line’s performance and efficiency.
- Medication. Expert demonstrated a pharma company was liable for a wrongful death case.
- Personal injury. In a personal injury case, Expert’s determination led to a settlement that ultimately saved our client money, frustration and time.
- Transportation. Expert is reviewing crane and cargo port operations for a client who was in a container truck when the crane violently dropped the load.
- Electronics. Expert diagnosed the few design issues resulting in heavy arcing in HV wire.
- Insurance. Numerous success cases!
- Product liability. Our client won a large settlement when our expert proved that loss of a limb was caused by the defendant’s product.
- Wrongful death. Expert currently helping a client in a case where an elevator shaft door was removed in a renovated multi-story building without any temporary railing installed — leading to a fatal fall.
Success stories
Bringing Home the Bacon. Hear that Sizzle.
Objective: A client in the food industry needed to reach younger generations while keeping their appeal to the current market and customer base. They needed to interview professionals who could speak to today’s youth while still giving perspective on the future — with insights spanning Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers. The goal? Make cooking at home fun again.
Methodology: To better understand the generations and their habits, Expert by Big Village vetted and recruited two specialized experts tailored ideally to the needs of this client. The first expert is a globally renowned executive producer, media aggregator, writer, TV and radio personality, and chef. This expert has advised two White House administrations, the United Nations, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services, and more — and their “food hacks” on Facebook and YouTube have accrued over 9 million views in just over two years. The second expert is a marketing and branding development thought leader with specific knowledge in social media trends and influencing. This expert has nearly 20 years’ experience in planning, creatively developing, implementing, and managing several successful marketing programs and campaigns.
Findings: Expert by Big Village worked closely with our client to build out the screening criteria and interview process. The result? Our client went forward with great confidence in each generation’s wants and habits — and insight into current and future trends. With the knowledge gained from the interviews, our client was energized to move to the following research phase.
Big Village Testimonial: “The Expert team was fantastic in helping us locate the right people to speak with. They were very collaborative and agile as they pivoted quickly and seamlessly when the client’s project objective shifted.”
Diabetes and Weight Loss. Who Can Turn It Around?
Objective: After the FDA cleared a diabetes medication for secondary use as a weight loss drug, our client’s study focused on the drug’s promotion as such. The question: What types of long-term studies would healthcare professionals want to see before feeling comfortable prescribing the drug to their patients for weight loss?
Methodology: To augment this client’s research, Expert by Big Village sourced, vetted, and screened two customized experts: (1) a researcher and clinician in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism ; and (2) a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, obesity, internal medicine, and six disorders.
Findings: Our client appreciated our quick movement and the quality of these interviews — and they integrated our experts’ insight into their reporting with ease. Our experts reassured this client of their handle on the scope and breadth of the issue. With research data and clear answers, Big Village helped our client decide how to proceed next.
Big Village Testimonial: “Working with the Expert team was one of the easiest parts of managing the interviews – the quality recruits, professional communication, and top-tier reliability helped establish trust with the experts to maximize the interviews. Both internal and external clients were happy with the results.”
Closing the Gap. For Good.
Objective: An insurance client came to Big Village looking for DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) knowledge in these areas: (1) the state and trends of the marketplace as it relates to DE&I in the workplace; and (2) access to benefits and services for underserved populations, including where and how to provide them.
Methodology: Expert by Big Village vetted and interviewed four experts to gather in-depth insight to the above, each with specialized fields. Experts included a leader in sociology and women’s/gender studies, domestic violence victim advocacy, and sexual assault ; a legal expert in criminal proceeding, personal injury, civil litigation, and administration; a business law and ethics advisor with focuses on poverty law, alternative dispute resolution, and elder law ; and a leader in Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Findings: Our client found the expert interviews to be extremely rewarding and the content gathered to be highly impactful on how they moved into the next phase. Knowing what they do now, they feel much more confident that they are moving in the right direction.
Expert testimonial: “I’m excited that somebody is asking these questions more than just of what does it look like? That you’re really trying to do something with it. To me, it’s just a really exciting project.”
Big Village Testimonial: “Our research required very niche expertise. The Expert team was able to help unpack this intersectionality to understand the needs of the client and find the perfect candidates to help us gain more knowledge on a rather undocumented topic. The client and their stakeholders were thrilled with the results.”
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