Testing the Waters: How Global Brands Use Proxy Markets to De-Risk Innovation
Before launching new products, features, or pricing models globally, leading brands test in smaller, lower-risk markets to refine their strategies. In this article, intO’s Commercial Director, Chloe Amos-Edkins, explores how proxy markets help businesses avoid cultural misalignment, usability gaps, and regulatory pitfalls, highlighting how businesses can choose the right proxy markets, run effective research, and avoid common pitfalls to ensure successful global rollouts.
