Have you ever experienced this dilemma: you’re working on an awesome project only to feel like once you deliver the final report, it’s going to collect virtual dust in some… Continue reading Optimizing Impact: Socializing Insights with Kory Grushka
Have you ever experienced this dilemma: you’re working on an awesome project only to feel like once you deliver the final report, it’s going to collect virtual dust in some… Continue reading Optimizing Impact: Socializing Insights with Kory Grushka
As we wrap up 2023, join us for a December filled with live events designed to help you become a true research rockstar in 2024! Our expert instructors will host… Continue reading Rock 2024 with Expert Advice on Qual, Quant, and Data Viz Topics
Have you ever had an excessive workload that your team can’t reasonably handle? This is a familiar challenge for experienced Market Research team leaders, and it often becomes even more… Continue reading Market Research Team Leaders: Ease Your Stress with Instant Self-Serve Staffing Rates Tool
In the world of market research, we sometimes hear grumblings about “death by PowerPoint.” But contrary to widespread belief, many market research clients actually prefer slide deck-style reports to written… Continue reading The Surprisingly Stable Appeal of Slide-style Reports in Qualitative Research
by Debra Mascott, Director of eLearning Curriculum, Research Rockstar, LLC This summer I tackled an arduous task: cleaning out my garage. I found no shortage of baskets, boxes, barrels, half-empty… Continue reading Cleaning the Clutter for Market Research Impact
I’ve been reading a lot of predictions for market research—the typical pontification we see at this time of the year. Some of it has been very inspiring, but too many just rehash the obvious.
Personally, I think there are a lot of interesting theories, a lot of long-term shifts taking place. But as for something we will truly experience in 2015? Something that will really change what we do, how we do it? It’s simple: video-based reports.
Consumer behavior about new products or product categories are often hard to anticipate for many reasons, but one that is often overlooked is social factors. According to author Briana Brownell, the success of some new products heavily depends on social factors which are often undetectable during concept-testing. Failure to recognize these factors may blindside companies, causing unnecessary overspending on advertising or inventory.
However, not all products are equally influenced by social effects. So, as market researchers, how do we know when these factors do play an important role? Brownell says…
Here are the five core attributes of an awesome researcher. Make sure you have these nailed, and your clients will quickly begin to appreciate your awesomeness.
1. You use multiple research methodologies. You are familiar with multiple research methods, and can match a project’s goals to the best available method. You don’t assume every project is either a survey or a focus group.
2. You think carefully about sample source. You know when to use panels, …
