Niche industry award & research firm (JD Power model)
Run independent research, publish rankings, and license a branded award/emblem to niche industry companies.
Summary
Build a research organization that evaluates products/services in a specific niche, publishes rankings and an award, sells detailed research reports, licenses the award emblem to companies for marketing, and offers paid consulting to help companies improve their ranking.
Problem
Buyers lack trusted, comparable research in many niches; companies need credible third-party validation to drive sales.
Target customer
Companies in niche industries with research-driven purchase decisions (e.g., car manufacturers historically), industry associations, and consumers seeking trusted rankings.
Solution
Conduct systematic research and surveys, publish ranked lists and award winners, create a recognizable trophy/emblem, sell research reports and award-licensing, and provide consulting/training for companies to improve rankings.