🎉20 Years of Insight, Impact & a Whole Lotta Grit: The Evolve Story

Let’s face it—20 years in business is kind of a big deal. In an industry where agencies come and go, sticking around for two decades says something. It says you’ve got the chops. The curiosity. The courage to ask weirdly specific questions. And the heart to build something that lasts.

This year, Evolve Research turns 20. And you better believe we’re celebrating—both the big wins and the quiet, consistent effort that’s made us who we are.

🐾 Stew: 18 Years, a Birthday, and a Bloodhound-Like Nose for Insight

Before we dive into how far we’ve come, let’s give a proper shout-out to Stew. He recently celebrated another trip around the sun and his 18th anniversary with Evolve. If you’ve worked with us, you’ve likely seen his fingerprints on just about everything—from AI integration to making sure our timelines don’t go off the rails.

Stew’s tenure is a reflection of something deeper: we build things (and people) to last. Our team sticks around not because they have to—but because they’re part of something meaningful. And that’s not fluff. It’s culture.

🎓 Experience: Our Secret Weapon (That’s Not So Secret Anymore)

A lot changes in 20 years. Trends. Tech. Fonts we thought were cool (never you, Comic Sans). But here’s what hasn’t changed: clients want to work with people who get it.

Not just the research (we live and breathe that stuff), but the real-world stakes behind the data. When you’ve been doing this as long as we have, you don’t just design a study. You help a campaign find its voice. You help an agency make their client look like a rockstar. You help a public health team actually change behavior, not just run a flashy ad.

Our experience means we ask better questions, we listen closer, and we know how to guide clients without overwhelming them. It’s strategy with empathy—and a dash of stubborn excellence.

💡 The Culture Built Over Two Decades

Evolve’s culture didn’t come from a handbook. It came from showing up. From weathering tough years and celebrating big ones. From having the courage to ask awkward questions, the authenticity to be real with clients, and the pride in knowing our work matters.

It’s why kindness isn’t just a word on the wall. It’s how we treat clients, partners, and each other. It’s how we build trust that lasts years, not months. And yeah, it’s why we’ve kept amazing people like Jennifer and Brinkley around for the long haul.

🚀 What’s Next? Still Curious. Still Bold. Now Even Broader.

We’re evolving (pun intended). While behavior change is still our jam, our partnerships are have expanded well beyond the handful of clients we had 20 years ago. These days, we’re teaming up with marketing, branding, and advertising agencies, public health departments, corporate changemakers, and non-profits who want to do more than “make noise.”

Our sweet spot? Helping smart, mission-driven teams turn insight into influence—no matter the sector. Whether you’re trying to shift hearts, minds, habits, or hashtags, we bring the same mix of curiosity, clarity, and no-BS strategic thinking.

The next 20 years? They’ll be about growth—but not the generic kind. The kind built on trust, authenticity, and a dogged belief that smart research can change the game (and sometimes, the world).

👀 Ready to Work With a Research Team That’s Been There, Done That, and Still Learns Every Day?

Let’s talk. Whether you’re an agency juggling five campaigns or a public health team with one shot to get it right—we’re here to decode behavior, simplify strategy, and help you do more good.