Free Live Event: How to Select Research Methods for Brand Loyalty Studies

Uncovering Brand Loyalty Drivers: Choosing the Right Research Methods There is no universal model for what drives brand loyalty. As researchers know, the drivers can vary significantly by industry, product… Continue reading Free Live Event: How to Select Research Methods for Brand Loyalty Studies

Making Research Matter: Closing the Utilization Gap

A common frustration for researchers has nothing to do with data quality or methodological rigor. We design strong studies, invest weeks in fieldwork and analysis, and deliver reports filled with… Continue reading Making Research Matter: Closing the Utilization Gap

Prompt Engineering for Researchers

Many market research, UX, and CX teams now use AI for brainstorming, writing, and various research tasks. But it’s not always easy, especially when using AI to help researchers draft… Continue reading Prompt Engineering for Researchers

Negotiation & Persuasion Skills for Research Success

Negotiation and Persuasion Skills for Researchers is the focus of our next Live Event—designed to help researchers handle tough conversations with clarity and confidence. This session includes guidance from Persuasion: Convincing… Continue reading Negotiation & Persuasion Skills for Research Success

Research in 2026: Policy Changes May Ease Key Risks

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As we plan for 2026, many CX, UX, and Market Research teams are focused on anticipating project volume, evolving method mixes, AI-enabled workflows, and resource allocation. But regulatory policy deserves… Continue reading Research in 2026: Policy Changes May Ease Key Risks

Explore Individual Courses for CX, UX, and Market Research

Shrinking budgets. Expanding responsibilities. Tight timelines. For many professionals in market research, CX Research, and UX Research, planning ahead for training—or committing to a full membership—just doesn’t fit. Now it… Continue reading Explore Individual Courses for CX, UX, and Market Research

Wide-Angle or Zoom? Why Great IDI Research Starts with Alignment

Successful in-depth interviewing (IDI) research requires harmony between project goals and moderator execution. When that harmony is achieved, project goals are met, and decisions are fueled. When it’s missing, it… Continue reading Wide-Angle or Zoom? Why Great IDI Research Starts with Alignment

Too Many Questions, Too Little Time: Protecting Data Quality from Discussion Guide Bloat

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In qualitative research, the discussion guide is a written sequence of questions that the moderator uses to collect data. Much like a questionnaire in survey research, the discussion guide ensures… Continue reading Too Many Questions, Too Little Time: Protecting Data Quality from Discussion Guide Bloat

The Researcher’s Guide to Spotting Red Flags in Contracts

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As market research and insights professionals, contracts may not be our favorite part of the job, but they do cross our desks—and they can make or break a project. Even… Continue reading The Researcher’s Guide to Spotting Red Flags in Contracts

Help! I Have to Write a Survey—How Do I Pick Answer Options?

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For Researchers Tasked with Their First Survey Assignment If you work in market research, CX research, or UX research, chances are someone has already asked: “Can you write a quick… Continue reading Help! I Have to Write a Survey—How Do I Pick Answer Options?