About Us
Experienced researchers helping organizations make better business decisions
Evidence Method Research is a research and advisory firm that helps organizations answer important business questions through custom research, analytics, and strategic insight. We combine rigorous research methods with practical business experience to help clients understand customers, evaluate opportunities, measure performance, and make decisions with greater confidence.
Our work spans B2B and consumer research, thought leadership studies, executive interviews, measurement strategy, decision intelligence, and strategic workshops. We also collaborate with a network of experienced researchers and subject matter experts, allowing us to assemble the expertise each engagement requires. Every project is tailored to the client's objectives rather than a standard research product.
Our Team
Rick Bruner
Principal
Rick Bruner has spent more than two decades helping organizations understand customers, markets, and marketing performance. He has held research and leadership roles at DoubleClick, Google, MTV Networks, Marketing Evolution, Viant, and Guideline, and has consulted for organizations including American Express, IBM, Meta, Charter Communications, Novo Nordisk, and Novartis. He is the founder and moderator of the Research Wonks community and formerly served as U.S. Vice Chair of I-COM, the global forum for marketing science. Rick is also the founder and CEO of Central Control, an advisory firm specializing in advertising measurement and experimentation.
Stefan Tornquist
Research Director
Stefan Tornquist has led research organizations for more than 20 years, producing influential studies on technology, customer behavior, and business strategy. He has authored more than 100 research reports and worked with organizations including Adobe, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP. His research has been featured by Ad Age, BBC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, and The New York Times. Stefan also brings extensive experience in product innovation, business transformation, and strategic research, and serves alongside Rick as co-moderator of the Research Wonks community.