This new eBook is a compilation of nineteen essays on market research best practices, as appeared in this blog. I decided to compile them and add a bit of cohesion to create a market research reference resource for anyone planning or managing market research projects.
Is the volume of “traditional” survey work declining, or is it simply that the volume of other methods is growing faster? In other words, the market research pie is growing, and surveys have a smaller slice of a larger pie?
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It is a classic dilemma; many companies that are selling in numerous countries can only afford to do research in a subset of them. How does a market researcher deliver research with this obstacle?
Remarkable Researchers understand that markets change—sometimes quickly. And often more quickly than do companies. The implication for remarkable research is twofold:
Remarkable research distinguishes between conclusions, hypotheses, and “directional” results—and is precise about which is which.
While it may seem obvious to you as a market researcher, it is not always clear to the audience. The person receiving the research results often makes assumptions, which may be incorrect
Sure, the fresh insights from your thoughtfully executed project are great—but they will carry more power if they are supported by additional sources. Your audience will have much more confidence…
Embrace Crowdsourcing As A Market Research Option Two categories of software tools are available to turn crowdsourcing into a practical market research option: idea management platforms and prediction markets. While… Continue reading Principles of Remarkable Research: Part 17 of 20
Sometimes this means that the remarkable researcher has to be tough. You may have to say “no,” diplomatically of course, to the client who wants too much from a single market research project.
