To get an overall view of usage occasions, behavior patterns, etc. in a new market or for a new category.
To get a preliminary grouping of different types of consumers, with illustrative verbatims
and consumers' wording.
Trend / Phenomenon / Influencer Analysis
To get information ASAP for a concept / advertisement development, and you have no time and budget for large-scale research.
Research within a Workshop
To get quick feedback on raw ideas or some insights about consumers as a source of inspiration for generating insights.