David Carter

Principal Consultant, Expert Opinion Synthesis

MBA, University of California, Berkeley; Certified Market Research Analyst (CMRA)

15+ years experience

David Carter is a Principal Consultant specializing in Expert Opinion Synthesis at Veridian Insight Group, bringing over 15 years of experience to the marketing field. He earned his MBA with a concentration in Marketing Research from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. His professional philosophy centers on the belief that the deepest market truths often reside in the synthesized wisdom of diverse, seasoned professionals, rather than purely quantitative metrics. Previously, he led the Strategic Insights division at OmniBrand Solutions, where he pioneered a methodology for predictive expert consensus modeling that has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 companies. His seminal article, "The Art of Anticipating Market Shifts: A Qualitative Approach," published in the Journal of Marketing Analytics, is widely cited for its innovative framework. Readers can expect his articles to offer pragmatic strategies for identifying, evaluating, and integrating expert perspectives into robust marketing and business development plans, always grounded in a clear, analytical approach

Articles by David Carter

Expert Opinions

Ethical Marketing: 5x ROI by 2026?

The marketing world is absolutely awash in misinformation, particularly when it comes to the true impact and implementation of ethical marketing and community engagement. Many…

David Carter · · 10 min read
Expert Opinions

Earned Media Myths: 5 Truths for 2026

There’s a staggering amount of misinformation out there about earned media, particularly regarding what truly drives results in modern marketing. Many professionals are operating on…

David Carter · · 9 min read