DIY Research: The Nonsense of Trendy Ambiguity

Rampant in the market research and insights world for a few years now: widespread misuse of a trendy piece of research lingo. And recently, I notice this misuse is getting… Continue reading DIY Research: The Nonsense of Trendy Ambiguity

17 Data Sources Used for Market Research and Customer Insights

As a Market Research & Insights professional, you likely have clients. They may be internal, or external—but if you design and execute projects, your work is likely funded by some… Continue reading 17 Data Sources Used for Market Research and Customer Insights

Crafting Great Hypotheses For Your Market Research Projects

A fundamental skill for all market research & insights professionals is the ability to develop and document hypotheses. We are in a field that seeks to help clients objectively understand… Continue reading Crafting Great Hypotheses For Your Market Research Projects

Market Research Extremes Working Together: Big Quant + Deep Qual

Question: With all the investment in big data and analytics, what is happening with qualitative research demand? Answer: An interest in deep-dive qual. Data-centric organizations are still embracing qual, but… Continue reading Market Research Extremes Working Together: Big Quant + Deep Qual

Can You Improve Market Research & Insights Team Efficiency by Rethinking Job Roles?

Market Research & Insights teams are under constant pressure to be efficient. To do more with less, or at least more with “the same.” But how? I know many teams… Continue reading Can You Improve Market Research & Insights Team Efficiency by Rethinking Job Roles?

Are Market Researchers Over-relying on the Importance of “Why”?

Sure, big data tells you what consumers do, but you need market research to find out the “why.” It’s a common statement these days. But is it factually accurate? Or… Continue reading Are Market Researchers Over-relying on the Importance of “Why”?

Need Help with Year End Crunch Time?

Are you expecting a heavy year-end crunch time? Will workload interfere with holiday time with family and friends? We have Rent-a-Researcher consultants who can help conquer your deadlines! Below are just a few… Continue reading Need Help with Year End Crunch Time?

[Free Video] Market Research Jargon Alert: “Market” or “Audience”?

What do you hear more often: “market” or “audience”? And what’s the difference? I increasingly hear clients talk about their “target audience. ” And I notice that this is especially… Continue reading [Free Video] Market Research Jargon Alert: “Market” or “Audience”?

Can You Think of at Least 3 Market Research Career Path Scenarios?

Why the focus on career planning? Because market research career paths are changing. Your next big career move could be quite different than what you may have envisioned just a… Continue reading Can You Think of at Least 3 Market Research Career Path Scenarios?

Is Big Data Creating New Market Research Career Paths?

I’m mad. Well, that may be too strong of a word. But I am certainly annoyed. Why? Because at every national market research conference I have attended for the past 3 years,… Continue reading Is Big Data Creating New Market Research Career Paths?