Walking Isn’t Running: How to Amp Up Your Research Writing

For many people in the Market Research & Insights profession, the fun part of our projects is delivering the results in written reports. This is where we really get to… Continue reading Walking Isn’t Running: How to Amp Up Your Research Writing

Getting People to Use Your Market Research Results: Part 1

Does this scenario sound familiar? You spend two weeks, two months, maybe more, working on an amazing piece of research. You deliver a fantastic report and give a great presentation.… Continue reading Getting People to Use Your Market Research Results: Part 1

The #1 Cure for Boring Quantitative Research Reports

Boring reports are often caused by weak synthesis. Boring reports tend to be glorified lists of single data points, filled with dull statements like, “25% of people reported X, and 35% reported Y.” Or how about, “3 out of 5 customers prefer A, and 2 out of 5 prefer B.” Boring. But boring reports are fast to write, and given the pressure most researchers are under to write reports fast, it’s an understandable conundrum. So, what’s the cure?