Source: Deloitte Takes No. 1 Position in Thought Leadership Quality

Firm recognized for thought leadership quality and differentiation

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Oct 13, 2015, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Source Information Services, a leading provider of research on the management consulting market, has named Deloitte as No. 1 in thought leadership quality in its recent "White Space Quality Report." This marks Deloitte's first No. 1 ranking and fifth consecutive top five ranking in the report since its inception in 2010. In the semi-annual report, Deloitte was top-ranked among more than 20 of the world's leading consulting organizations. Of note are Deloitte's high marks on thought leadership differentiation, specifically addressing unique, emerging topics and identifying innovative solutions to key business issues.

According to Source, Deloitte's in-depth coverage of technology's impact on the retail industry and regulatory environment were key areas of differentiation for the firm and demonstrated its ability to provide actionable insights on emerging trends. Deloitte has produced a number of related reports, including "The Retail Transformation" and "The Regulator of Tomorrow."

"Deloitte's ascent up our rankings table to the coveted No. 1 spot reflects a concerted effort behind the scenes to consistently deliver high impact thought leadership. These efforts are particularly evident on Deloitte University Press, a channel for insightful and engaging content on topics that are very relevant to senior executives, and sustained in-depth campaigns, such as the 3D opportunity, showcasing Deloitte's expertise," said Rachel Ainsworth, head of thought leadership strategies and solutions, Source Information Services.

"From our ongoing program of surveys and interviews, we know that the quality of Deloitte's content is already being recognized among buyers of consulting services – as well as by other firms who are keen to follow their example," continued Ainsworth.

Over the years, Deloitte has produced best-in-class research and content for clients across multiple sectors and industries, with a focus on trends impacting their most complex challenges. With subject matter spanning multiple categories such as business analytics, emerging technologies, innovation, talent and more, the breadth, depth and quality of thought leadership produced by DU Press remains a trusted resource in the consulting industry.

"As our business continues to grow, our focus remains on going deeper and generating the innovative insights that our clients trust and care most about. We measure our success by how well we equip our clients to thrive in a rapid and uncertain world. Our clients rely on us to find the way forward, even when they don't see one, so that they may shape their futures with confidence," said Diana O'Brien, chief marketing officer, Deloitte LLP.

"DU Press is the ideal platform to help us achieve that goal, enabling us to consistently share timely, high quality thought leadership with leaders at all levels, across all organizations. The increasingly complex global economy requires leaders to take on new vision, ideas and action. Our goal is to continue to make DU Press the go-to trusted source for companies who want to transform complexity and change into sustainable value," continued O'Brien.

To view the Source Information Services "White Space Quality Report," visit here.

About Deloitte
Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 210,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

About DU Press
Deloitte University Press publishes original articles, reports, and periodicals that provide insights for businesses, the public sector, and NGOs. Our goal is to draw upon research and experience from throughout our professional services organization, and that of coauthors in academia and business, to advance the conversation on a broad spectrum of topics of interest to executives and government leaders. Deloitte University Press is an imprint of Deloitte Development LLC.

About Source and White Space
Source Information Services' White Space is a subscriber-based web service which provides detailed analysis of the thought leadership of around 20 leading global consulting firms. This analysis is updated regularly, giving up-to-date market intelligence on the state of the thought leadership market.

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