Hot Topics for Quantitative & Qualitative Researchers

Good news, Researcher Rockstar! We have 5 courses available for October. Just in time for “Back to School”! Yes, “Back to School” applies to us market researchers, too. So if you’ve been putting… Continue reading Hot Topics for Quantitative & Qualitative Researchers

Professional Survey Design: Reducing Wordiness = Reducing Potential Bias?

If you do survey research, you likely use Likert scales. Likert scales are often a great way to capture attitudes, self-reported behaviors and more. Unfortunately, I see a lot of questionnaires where… Continue reading Professional Survey Design: Reducing Wordiness = Reducing Potential Bias?

Celebrating 25 YouTube Episodes on Market Research So Far In 2018!

To celebrate, here’s a handy list (PDF) of all 25 YouTube episodes with helpful descriptions. Topics include market research methods, career coaching, strategic planning, report design and more. There’s a lot of free training in these videos! Please share with your market research colleagues.

How Will the Most Disruptive Trend in Consumer Marketing Impact Market Research Demand?

What happens to market research demand if major consumer brands move to Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business models? D2C is perhaps the single most disruptive trend in consumer marketing today. In this… Continue reading How Will the Most Disruptive Trend in Consumer Marketing Impact Market Research Demand?

[Video & Tips] Market Research Software: Trial or Pilot Test?

Have you been intending to trial or pilot new market research tools, but just been too busy? In my most recent YouTube broadcast, I share some practical tips for conducting trials and pilot tests… Continue reading [Video & Tips] Market Research Software: Trial or Pilot Test?

[Webinar Invitation] Time To Ditch PowerPoint? Deliver Insights Via Video-Based Market Research Report

Is it time to stop defaulting to PowerPoint? Is it time to start using video as a primary delivery medium? Even for (gasp!) survey research results? If you think the… Continue reading [Webinar Invitation] Time To Ditch PowerPoint? Deliver Insights Via Video-Based Market Research Report

Research on 5 Versus 7-point Rating Scales for Survey Research

Debating odd versus even survey scales? Read on for some tips and a free PDF summarizing research on survey research scales.

Summer slow-down? Time to catch up on training!

Good news, Researcher Rockstar! We still have amazing courses available for July and August, starting at just $100!   All courses now include real-time and on-demand options. Details here. JULY COURSES Social… Continue reading Summer slow-down? Time to catch up on training!

New courses launching soon! Hot topics for Quantitative & Qualitative researchers

Good news, Researcher Rockstar! We have 2 new courses available for September!  Have a 12-month Backstage Pass? Then these courses are already in your course catalog. Just go to the Training Portal, Dashboard>Catalog, and… Continue reading New courses launching soon! Hot topics for Quantitative & Qualitative researchers

When Did “Market Segmentation” Get Hijacked?

These days, market segmentation means different things to different people. For those of us in market research, we need to be aware! And vigilant about correct use of the language,… Continue reading When Did “Market Segmentation” Get Hijacked?