Reporting qualitative data from market research studies involves transforming rich, unstructured data into a clear, useful narrative. Researchers often face the challenge of completing this task swiftly—sometimes faster than ideal.… Continue reading Speed vs. Accuracy in Qualitative Research: Avoiding the Trap of “Faux Quant”
In market research, one surprisingly simple yet frequently overlooked way to elevate our work is through the use of descriptive slide titles. While it may seem like a minor detail,… Continue reading Elevating Market Research Reports: The Power of Descriptive Slide Titles
If you’re asked the same question repeatedly, do you really stop to think about your answer, or do you default to a standard response? The classic Net Promoter Score (NPS)… Continue reading The Problem with NPS: It’s Not What You Think!
In market research, qualitative data collection often operates under tight deadlines and high expectations. Tasks like conducting 30 in-depth interviews (IDIs), moderating focus groups, or managing an online community board… Continue reading Streamlining Market Research with Effective Top-Line Reporting
Have you ever conducted market research in support of Thought Leadership (TL) programs? TL programs are used by companies in many industries, especially in B2B, and can be used to… Continue reading Unleashing the Potential of Thought Leadership Research
When conducting in-depth interviews (IDIs), it’s not uncommon to encounter participants who provide over-rationalized or contradictory responses. As the interviewer, we want to recognize and remedy these situations quickly to… Continue reading Handling Contradictory and Over-Rationalized Responses in IDIs
Do you struggle to execute research projects with children? Do you have trouble designing techniques that work with all age groups within a study? Do you sometimes wish for a… Continue reading Conducting Research with Children: Key Tenets for Success
Is it the functional equivalent of an iToaster? Sure Apple has a loyal fan base that would get excited if it launched an iToaster. But the company enjoys a broader base because it consistently raises the bar on ease of use and innovation. If Apple started launching new products with dramatically less intuitive user interfaces and featuring stale technology, its new launch momentum would be lost. And quickly. How can we apply Apple’s momentum lessons to market research? We need to show people that we researchers are raising the bar on ease of use and innovation…
Love him or hate him, Edward Snowden is a catalyst for change. How did he do it? And what can we market researchers learn from it?
The Big Reveal Gets Big Attention
Snowden didn’t suggest that there might be an issue. He didn’t send out a 50 slide PowerPoint. He didn’t bury his key point on a slide with 4 other “results.” He…
Market researchers can learn a lot from teachers. The best data in the world won’t solve or enhance anything if it isn’t understood and used—so, like a teacher, your task is to bring your “students” (clients) to a full understanding of your research results.
