Customer Journey Mapping, AI Trends for Researchers, AI Coding of Open-Ended Survey Responses

We are excited to invite you to three upcoming, instructor-led Live Events on important topics for all of us who work in Market Research & Insights. Conducted via Zoom, these… Continue reading Customer Journey Mapping, AI Trends for Researchers, AI Coding of Open-Ended Survey Responses

What’s New in AI? (Hint: Have you heard about AGI?) [Live Event]

RSVP for this event is required. To RSVP click here. What is the current state of AI in the world of Market Research & Insights? Join instructor Jim Newswanger for… Continue reading What’s New in AI? (Hint: Have you heard about AGI?) [Live Event]

Mastering the Art of Top-line Reports in Qualitative Research

In the realm of qualitative market research, the top-line report is a common deliverable. Whether it be for C-suite executives or cross-functional teams, stakeholders always appreciate a concise summary of… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Top-line Reports in Qualitative Research

The Deeper Why: Subconscious Drivers of Consumer Behavior

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Market Research meets Neuroscience! As market researchers, our goal is to uncover genuine and meaningful insights about specified target markets. However, we are often thwarted when research participants share superficial… Continue reading The Deeper Why: Subconscious Drivers of Consumer Behavior

2023 Market Research Training Paths: 4 Options

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Getting ready to advance your Market Research and Insights career in 2023? With our high-quality, skill-based microlearning offerings, found in the new All Access Backstage Pass, students will have even greater flexibility… Continue reading 2023 Market Research Training Paths: 4 Options

31 Days of Free Market Research Learning

31 Days of Free Market Research Learning What 31 definitions should every Market Research professional know? We’ve picked our set of “must-know” items and are releasing one a day throughout… Continue reading 31 Days of Free Market Research Learning

Market Research & Insights Training Plans, Simplified

The course sequences below may be helpful as you plan for market research training, whether for an individual or a team. In each group, we specify the courses in their ideal sequence (and note the total number of hours and skill level). However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to training, so be sure to modify based on your team’s unique needs. Want assistance…

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?

Training to Rock at Market Research

When you ask a market researcher how they started in this great industry, many will say they came up through ‘traditional’ paths of studying sociology, anthropology, statistics, or similar subjects… Continue reading Training to Rock at Market Research

Open-ended Questions: Fantastic or Frustrating?

If you ask a researcher about open-ended questions you may receive two answers: “open-ended questions are fantastic” and “open-ended questions are frustrating.” Why is that? Open-ended questions are fantastic because… Continue reading Open-ended Questions: Fantastic or Frustrating?