Blome (pictured) joins from Virgin Media, where she was the business insights marketing manager, specialising in quantitative analysis. She has over 15 years of experience in market research, in the IT, leisure and higher education sectors. 

“We are very pleased to welcome Laurie to the team," said Jane Rudling, managing director of Marketing Sciences Unlimited.

"Her extensive experience and knowledge of the industry will be invaluable as we constantly look to be innovative and creative in our approach.”