LONDON, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

 - Partnership fulfils demand for an end to end, mobile-first data collection platform

Lumi, the global leader in real-time audience insight technology, today announces that it has formed a strategic partnership with Cint, the global panel marketplace platform provider.

The partnership looks to create the largest mobile-first panel by combining Lumi's mobile research platform and Cint's panel marketplace (15 million people) platform. The joint product offering will give researchers access to authentic mobile panelists and the chance to take advantage of the unique benefits offered by a mobile first approach such as geo-fencing, offline completion, in app notifications and faster insights.

In addition to Cint's extensive network, clients can expect new mobile-only sources of panelists as a result of the partnership. This will benefit those wanting to undertake truly mobile first, in-the-moment market research.  

"This partnership can lead to a solution that the market clearly wants but no one is fulfilling," said Richard Taylor, CEO of Lumi. "We have to accept that there are many areas of market research where simply trying to shoehorn mobile into traditional online, PC-first methodologies is not working. We are excited to leverage our powerful research platform with Cint's impressive technology and access to its global panel. We look forward to working with those who are seeking a technology platform built for mobile first, but which can also accommodate PC and online. Together, we'll set a new standard for high-quality mobile research data collection."

Speaking of the partnership, Morten Strand, CEO of Cint, said, "We know the future of research needs to harness mobile, and we're happy to join Lumi in making our shared vision of a mobile-first panel a reality. Mobile is so much more than mobile adapted surveys, and we believe innovative and scalable mobile capabilities will drive opportunities for both panel owners and Market Research Agencies with their end clients."

About Lumi 

Lumi is a global market leader in real-time audience insight technology for research, live events, meetings and corporate communication. Operating from offices in twelve countries, Lumi's core technologies and engaging mobile apps are used by hundreds of multinational corporations and their advisers to provide an unparalleled understanding of attitudes, opinion and behaviour in a dynamic and innovative way.  http://www.lumiinsight.com

About Cint 

Cint empowers access to opinions by innovating the way market insight is gathered. Reach over 15 million people in 60 countries, all recruited through over 800 different panel owners like publishers, local media outlets, market research agencies and non-profits. Cint's exchange platform, OpinionHUB, the fully transparent insight marketplace, brings together questions and answers from all around the world. Cint is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has offices in major cities across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. http://www.cint.com.  

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Chris Lane / Nicola Krafft, FTI Consulting: +44(0)20-3727-1000

SOURCE Lumi