Nikky Lee

Perceptive wins at 2023 REAWARDS

I was responsible for writing eight award entries (6 business and 2 individual) for this round of REAWARDS—ranging from 2,500 words to 500 words. These entries involved interviewing both client and business directors, reviewing research findings and bringing it all together showcase the effectiveness of the research and meet various award criteria. Perceptive won five business awards—four platinum and one gold—and had two junior researchers recognised as finalists in the Rising Star...

Trifecta win at RAEAWARDS

I was involved in writing four award submissions for the 2021 RAEAWARDS—three of which won in their categories. These submissions involved numerous interviews with clients, account managers and data and research specialists to translate several years worth of research and results into 2,500 words for each submission. My article linked here goes into more detail about the winning submissions and was used as a press release that went out to various media including Stoppress, M+AD Daily,...

Burger King App Case Study | Data Science

A case study on how Perceptive used data science and app data to help Burger King: Identify its most valuable customers, segment customers according to their in-app behaviours, increase its average cheque by over 30 per cent, double the BK App's monthly sales, and grow app revenue by over 90 per cent.

Salt | Voice of Customer and Employee Case Study

A case study on how Salt used Perceptive's Voice of Customer and Voice of Employee programmes to stay connected to their customers as they scaled, identify strengths and weaknesses in their customer and employee experiences, embed the Net Promoter Score across 15 office locations and give their employees a voice and encourage open dialogue between leadership and staff.

Jaguar Land Rover | Brand Health Tracking Case Study

A case study on how Jaguar Land Rover used Perceptive's brand tracking to re-invent their marketing strategy, identify strengths and weaknesses in Jaguar Land Rover's brands, measure and track brand perception, brand equity and brand conversion across its two brands, and change up their marketing messaging and activities to revitalise their brands.

Kotahi Case Study

A case study on how Kotahi reinvigorated their customer experience with a combined voice of customer and employee engagement programme with Perceptive.

Sapien insights help Spark shake up the retail experience

Case study: Discover how Sapien’s point of sale testing has helped Spark reshape and optimise their in-store experiences.

Sapien lights the way for Just Juice resurgence

Case Study: Sapien's implicit association research has helped Just Juice surge back into the minds of NZ consumers.

Sapien-Sealord Case Study

Sealord has long been New Zealand’s number one brand for frozen and tinned fish. But in 2017, it became apparent that being number one in seafood was not enough. Discover how Sapien helped Sealord uncover the unconscious decisions their customers were making about their products and capitalise on them to take the wider protein market by storm.

Palliside cladding system delivers an award-winning "chic" look

At a distance, one might be forgiven for thinking this Beachlands home is clad in timber weatherboard. But it's not. Those classic white weatherboards are in fact Palliside uPVC-and they've helped earn this beachside home Registered Master Builder House of the Year 2018 Silver Award.

Palliside uPVC weatherboards deliver seamless home extension

When Ralf Fields brought his home in 2010, he had a vision: extend the Golflands villa to make room for an office for his architectural design business. The challenge: make the extension appear as if it was always part of the original home design-down to the Palliside weatherboard cladding used on the original build.

The CX flywheel: A customer experience strategy revolution

The CX flywheel represents a customer experience strategy revolution. Learn how to use your customers as your growth compass, eliminate customer friction and align your marketing, sales, services and HR teams for customer success.

Customer Insights Deliver Whopper Results for Burger King

A case study detailing the how Perceptive's customer insights fuelled one of Burger King’s strongest financial years ever.

The right income protection "saved our lives" says Auckland musician

For the self-employed, prolonged illness can turn into a business disaster. A week off sick is manageable, but what if it was two years? Learn how the right income protection advice kept one Auckland musician's world from coming crashing down when his health took a turn for the worse.

Once bitten, twice shy: why it pays to insure your tools of trade

Since the age of 17, Sam Israelson has worked in the trade industry: first as a qualified boat builder, before becoming a specialised builder at the head of his own business. In all that time, he never had an issue with theft. Unfortunately, his lucky streak didn't last.

The funnel is not dead, just different

A co-written/ghost written article on the changing landscape of marketing funnels.

See the sights and meet the quokkas in sunny Perth

Author Nikky Lee now lives in Auckland, but she always keeps a close eye on what's hot in her hometown of Perth. Aside from the fact it is Australia's sunniest state capital, averaging 8.8 hours of bright sunlight every day of the year, Perth is a playground for the active traveller.

Important reading and writing questions for young adult author Nikky Lee

Nikky Lee is an award winning young adult writer whose latest book, The Rarkyn's Familiar, was published as the result of a Twitter pitching competition, PitDark. Over 12 hours authors pitched manuscripts to agents and publishers - essentially jumping ahead of the slush pile. What prompted you to pitch on Twitter?

The Limits of Loyalty

A ghost written thought leadership article. "Perceptive's Oliver Allen says there's a pervading theory that customer loyalty is a myth—that if it ever existed, it's gone the way of Blockbuster. But maybe it's just not for everyone or forever."

The power of claimed versus actual behaviour

Know your customer. It has become a mantra for marketers around the world. To be competitive in today's marketplace, businesses need to stay relevant and understand the needs of their customers. And what better way to plump the depths of customer behaviour than to ask the customers themselves?

Perceptive survey reveals Young Kiwis are willing to get into debt this Christmas - The Register

Despite the tiresome year that 2020 has been, a survey conducted by Perceptive has revealed that while many New Zealanders have been adversely affected by the pandemic, younger people are willing to spend more this Christmas and 48 percent of Kiwis will be spending the same amount as they have in recent years.

Businesses Need to Reassess Their Customer Segments After Covid-19 - New Zealand Marketing Magazine

[A ghost written thought leadership article] Covid-19 has been a time for customers to step back and reconsider what really matters, both from a financial standpoint and from a values one. If you're relying on outdated customer segments - or worse, unverified assumptions - to guide your marketing, Rachael Weaver says you need to consider how those communications might land in the current climate.

Data analytics provides certainty in a time of uncertainty

[Ghost written thought leadership article] COVID-19 has rocked the business world. Priorities have changed and consumer behaviours and attitudes have shifted. Business has slowed; budgets have tightened. The consensus: now is not the time for assumptions and ineffective spending. It's time for smart, evidence-based decisions. To survive the predicted post-COVID slump, businesses need data analytics and business intelligence to light the way.

Businesses that embrace data science are set to come out ahead

[A ghostwritten thought leadership article] Data science has come ahead in leaps and bounds in the last decade. With the increase in technologies and computing power, algorithm designs have become more sophisticated, data infrastructure less costly, and the automation of many business functions suddenly viable.

Intelligence with Heart

A ghost written article that reflects on the evolution of market research in the last decade and where to from here.

Building for CX success: why having a strategy to implement a strategy is a good thing

[Ghost written thought leadership article]. You can have all the customer data, strategy documents and initiatives, but they are worth diddly-squat if you're not prepared (or are unable) to change. Change is hard, even on a personal level.

Want better CX? Look at your employee experience (EX)

[Ghost written thought leadership article]. Customer Experience (CX) is the latest business buzzword-I hear it everywhere-and with good reason: by next year, it's set to overtake price, product and expertise as a key brand differentiator. But if you're only focusing on customer experience (CX), you could be short changing yourself.

Reaching for the red planet

A feature article to promote further interest in science and engineering after a public lecture from NASA engineer Dr Ravi Margasahayam.

I like big data and I cannot lie

Part 1 of a big data feature to promote Curtin's HIVE facility and the research being done in it.

Big data: big ideas at the helm

Part 2 of a big data feature to promote Curtin's HIVE facility and the research it involves.

The top 7 cyber security risks for businesses in New Zealand

The number of cyber attacks has boomed in New Zealand. In Q1 of 2018 alone, there was a 34 per cent increase in incidents from the end of 2017. The victims? It's not just limited to individuals; small business is the target of 43 per cent of cybercrime.

How to evaluate the Hamilton Property market

No matter whether you're looking to buy, sell or invest, it is essential to understand how your local real estate market is behaving. This online guide is designed to provide you with a starting point for your Hamilton property market research.

The man who hears colour

A feature to accompany a guest lecture from Neil Harbisson.

Power to the people

A two-part feature about the initiatives led by Curtin Sarawak to empower communities in the highlands of northern Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

Old traditions for a new market

Part 2 of a feature about the initiatives led by Curtin Sarawak to empower communities in the highlands of northern Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

Welcome to the future

A piece to promote Curtin's visualisation technology and interactive media course.

Five checks to make before buying land to build a house on

One of Lodge Real Estate's campaign blogs turned advertorial on Stuff.co.nz.

How to understand buyers in the Hamilton housing market

A blog article turned advertorial for Lodge Real Estate.

A rising star in astronomy

An advertorial about Curtin's astronomy research for Nature Journal. This article required me to translate academic research papers about black holes into plain English. https://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/articles/10.1038/nj0465#curtin-university

West Australian Newspaper Wrap - Entrepreneurship

A wrap-around cover for an issue of The West Australian newspaper. My articles were: - Why so Empty? - Schools turn on the green switch - The intellectual economy - Out of the tank.

West Australian Newspapers Wrap - Innovation

A wrap-around cover for an issue of The West Australian newspaper. My articles were: - Changing the game - Armour up for the cyber-world - Cosmic time machine - Power to the people - Fit for the future.

7 Tips to Keep Your Brand's Reputation Afloat in a Crisis

A ghostwritten blog to help promote Curtin's second digital marketing MOOC.

3 reasons why you should let your consumers tell your brand story

A ghostwritten blog to help promote Curtin's second digital marketing MOOC. This was published through LinkedIn.

The French Villa | Furniture & Homewares Store NZ

The French Villa is an Auckland-based specialty retailer of Hamptons, Coastal, French Country and Plantation style furniture and homewares. I provided the written content for the Our Story and the various furniture collection pages.

ATEED web redevelopment project

ATEED web redevelopment project: This project involved working alongside the six branches of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED) to write and edit content for the new website of approximately 200 pages.

Giving to Curtin - Home | Curtin Unviersity, Perth, Australia - Curtin University

Curtin University's fundraising site.

Sculptures of Curtin

A copywriting job to develop content from the Curtin Artworks and Gardens Map for distribution on Tumblr and Curtin's social media channels.

COVID-19: Insights Tracker | Interactive Dashboard

A collaborative project between Perceptive's creative and research teams to generate weekly customer insights to help New Zealand businesses during COVID-19. Weekly updates were also send out to subscribers via email.

Palliside Cladding Calculator - Tablet

An interactive calculator built for a client to use at a trade show.

Chan Brothers Travel ad

A full-page ad for Singapore travel agency Chan Brothers.

Power to the People | The Food Whisperers | Why So Empty?

Writing contributed to Curtin University's biannual magazine.

Enhancing your future in health

A publication management job that involved copywriting, editing and print coordination of an eight-page brochure for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University. This brochure was awarded Gold in the 2014 PICA awards in the leaflets/folded leaflet category.

The WAIT alumni scholarship campaign

An editing job for the Curtin Office of Advancement.

Around the world, and beyond

A copywriting job for a four-page brochure to promote a public lecture from NASA engineer Dr Ravi Margasahayam.

Health Sciences Undergraduate Course Guide

A publication management job for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University. This job involved copywriting, editing and liaising with designers and various stakeholders from across the university.

Health Sciences International Undergraduate Guide

A publication management job for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University. This job involved copywriting, editing and liaising with designers and various stakeholders from across the university.

Health Sciences Postgraduate Guide for Domestic Students

A publication management job for the Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University. This job involved copywriting, editing and liaising with designers and various stakeholders from across the university.

Curtin University Campus Artworks and Gardens Map

A publication management job for the John Curtin Gallery. This job involved copywriting, editing and liaising with photographers and designers.

Study Psychology at Curtin University

A video to help promote undergraduate studies in psychology. This job involved interviewing a current student of the course, writing the script and managing the film shoot.

The next big superfood? Lupin bread research at Curtin

Part of a video series to help promote postgraduate research at Curtin. This job involved interviewing PhD students about their research, writing up a script and running a film shoot with an external provider.

Study Nutrition at Curtin University

A video to help promote undergraduate studies in nutrition. This job involved interviewing a current student of the course, writing the script and managing the film shoot.

Improving cardiovascular health – Study a PhD in Physiotherapy

Part of a video series to help promote postgraduate research at Curtin. This job involved interviewing PhD students about their research, writing up a script and running a film shoot with an external provider.

Perceptive Reception Video 2022

A short video reel for the projector outside the Perceptive/Proximity reception at 318 Richmond Road.

Perceptive Brand Awareness Campaign - Reach Video

Perceptive Brand Awareness Campaign - Lead Gen Video

Perceptive Brand Awareness Campaign - Conversion Video

Employee Monitor - Social Media Campaign Video