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About us

We create fact-led research that earns trust and informs meaningful decisions.

We are an independent research collective committed to delivering trusted insights. We work at the intersection of consumer behavior, subscriptions, technology, retail, AI, payments, and small business.

We are a not-for-profit company with research that is fact-first.

We believe that in a world flooded with opinion, clarity must come from evidence. Our reports, rankings, and data sets are designed to strip away noise, surface signal, and move conversations forward — whether you’re in the C-suite, on the front lines of product, or simply curious about where the world is heading.

"Blackrock Research has quickly become the most no-nonsense, data-rich source on consumer technology and behavioral shifts."

– VP of Product Strategy, Fortune 100 Retailer

What We Stand For

Insight Over Influence

We don't accept payments for placement or favor. Our independence is our edge.

Facts Must Lead

Every chart, quote, and recommendation is backed by rigorous sourcing and methodology.

Curiosity Fuels Clarity

We encourage outlier thinking and reward questions others overlook — whether it’s how tariffs reshape alliances or why consumers cancel subscriptions.

Trust Compounds

We're building something long-term. Our readers, contributors, and partners trust us because we keep the signal clean.

"There are thousands of industry newsletters. Very few offer this level of depth, historical context, and unbiased analysis."

– SVP, Global Subscriptions, Streaming Platform

What Makes Us Different

  • We operate as an independent, mission-driven entity — funded through memberships, institutional licenses, and donation-based contributions.
  • We produce both free and gated reports to balance access with depth.
  • We maintain a robust contributor network made up of founders, operators, academics, and researchers across disciplines.
  • Our rankings (e.g., Most Influential People in Subscriptions) are community-nominated and editorially vetted — not sponsored.
  • We invite readers into our process, with transparent sourcing and footnoted data in every premium report.

We cover deep-dives on topics like:

  • The long-term effects of Trump-era tariffs on U.S. supply chains
  • Why India is emerging as a second manufacturing backbone
  • Churn-proofing the modern subscription stack
  • AI’s impact on frontline consumer trust

And we reserve one section — "Off the Record" — for research that’s born out of curiosity, serendipity, or play: a sandbox for patterns others missed.

Want to Collaborate?

If you believe in pushing research forward, we’re always looking for guest contributors, expert advisors, and data partners.