Research & Insight Consultancy

Most organisations are rich in data — but poor in clarity.

I'm Anita Caras — a multi-award winner in research and insight. I help senior leaders fix measurement, align teams and turn insight into decisions that drive growth.

Anita Caras
30+Years in media
& ad tech
GlobalLeadership experience
FlexConsultancy model
Award-winning & industry recognised

"You don't have a data problem.
You have a decision problem."

Measurement frameworks that aren't trusted Insight teams stuck in reactive reporting Data that doesn't reach decision-makers Strategies not backed by evidence Capability gaps during periods of change Commercial teams without the audience narratives to win

What I do

Where I can help you

01

Measurement & Effectiveness

Deliver trusted frameworks aligned to real business outcomes — from attention to Connected TV (CTV) to what actually drives growth.

  • Campaign measurement design
  • Ad effectiveness strategy
  • Mid-flight optimisation frameworks
  • Supplier evaluation & RFI
  • Post-campaign reporting & dashboards
02

Audience Intelligence & Insight

Insight that persuades, sells and shapes strategy — from proactive thought leadership to pitch support that lands.

  • Audience research & segmentation
  • Sales pitch support & collateral
  • First-party data strategy
  • Thought leadership & studies
  • Insight-to-action frameworks
03

Team & Capability Transformation

Building proactive, data-decision-driving teams that are trusted and genuinely integrated into how the business operates.

  • Fractional insight leadership
  • Team structure & hiring
  • Capability gap assessment
  • Operating model design
  • Change & transition support

About

A career spent challenging how the industry measures success

I've spent my career at the intersection of media, data, and decision-making — across organisations including Microsoft, Yahoo, Teads, Viacom, Verizon, Zenith and ITV, working across markets globally.

Having worked through multiple waves of industry change — from traditional TV to digital to today's CTV and attention economy — I bring a perspective grounded in what actually drives results, not just what looks good in a deck.

I founded Caras Consulting to bring that experience directly to organisations as an independent advisor — offering both strategic perspective and hands-on support where it matters most. I work with a small number of organisations at any one time, which means you get my full attention, not a junior team.

Industry Experience

Microsoft
Yahoo!
teads
VIACOM
Verizon
ZENITH
ITV
AOL

Speaking & Contribution

  • Cannes Lions
  • Advertising Week Europe
  • Spikes Asia
  • DMEXCO
  • IAB Interact

Industry Recognition

  • 2023 Advertising Week Europe — Future is Female Winner
  • 2022 Campaign — 40 Over 40 Winner
  • 2021 IAB Europe — Digital Researcher of the Year
  • 2007 Microsoft — Circle of Excellence Outstanding Achiever Winner

How I work

Defined scope. Real outcomes.

01

Define the challenge

We start by getting honest about the real problem — the root cause. The most useful thing an outside perspective can do is name what's actually going on before we decide how to fix it.

02

Agree the scope

I work on a project or retainer basis with clear deliverables — never slotting into a role indefinitely. Defined engagements produce better results and clearer accountability on both sides.

03

Deliver with Impact

I provide focus and an outside perspective. Embedded enough to understand the business; independent enough to challenge it constructively when it matters.

04

Build lasting value

The best engagement is one where the work outlasts my involvement. I build frameworks and capabilities your team can own — lasting value, not dependency on me being in the room.

Client Testimonials

What clients say

Working with Anita has been an absolute pleasure. Her contributions to our Attitudes to Retail Media survey were thoughtful, structured, and grounded in a deep understanding of the market. She consistently brought clarity to complex discussions and helped elevate the quality of the final output. Beyond that, Anita has been a standout panellist and an active, insightful member of the IAB Europe community — always collaborative, always prepared, and always adding real value. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Marie-Clare Puffett

Senior Director, Industry Development & Marketing — IAB Europe

Anita was a standout voice at the CTS AdTech Forum 'Measuring What Matters' panel, bringing clarity and real-world perspective to the conversation. She cut through the complexity, challenged comfortable assumptions and clearly articulated why interoperability, openness and independent validation are essential if the industry is to deliver meaningful results for advertisers.

Lynne Pressley

Senior Marketing Manager — Comcast Technology Solutions

Get in touch

Ready to bring clarity to the complexity?

If your organisation is navigating a measurement challenge, an insight function in transition, or a commercial team that needs sharper audience narratives — let's talk.

anita@carasconsulting.co.uk