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Market Research for Manufacturers | How the Survey Process Works?
Posted at: 12/21/2018 8:31 PM
If you are thinking about running a market research project for your manufacturing company, make sure you do it right. Rather than just quickly throwing together a survey make sure you and your team have thought through the objectives and what you want to get from the market research efforts. Ask yourself these 3 questions: What do you want to learn from the market research? What are your expectations of the market research? How would you like to use the results to guide next steps? Once yo
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Market Research Firm NY | Leading Questions and How to Avoid Them
Posted at: 12/19/2018 8:12 PM
Bias is one of the most threatening factors in market research. After all, if the data can't be trusted, what good are the results? A common bias in market research online surveys or interviews is a leading question. A leading question is worded in such a way that the respondent is influenced to answer the question unnaturally. Though there are other errors to look out for in a survey, a leading question has immediate notable consequences. A recent read of the Quirk's article, "Small changes c
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Market Research Interview Recruit | 5 Tips for Your Next Project
Posted at: 12/17/2018 6:57 PM
We've got tons of tip and tricks to make sure a research project is successful. When conducting research interviews, also known as in-depth interviews (IDIs), the recruitment is a crucial piece to make sure the project is successful. Having a stellar moderator is great, but researchers also need to recruit properly to ensure the team reaches the right audience and recruits fully participate in the research. It is important to share the exceptions of the research upfront and confirm interest wit
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10 Weird Stats About The Syracuse DMA
Posted at: 12/14/2018 6:48 PM
As a Syracuse resident for over 3 years, I become more curious about the history and makeup of the area with every passing day. Recently, I did a little research of my own to get a deeper understanding of the place I call home, and the results were rather surprising. Using a tool called Demographics Now by eSite Analytics at Drive Research, I discovered a variety of secondary data for the Syracuse Designated Market Area, or DMA. DMAs are often used to define areas for media and advertising purc
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Case Study: In-Home Usage Test of Diapers in the U.S.
Posted at: 12/13/2018 6:43 PM
Drive Research recently completed a qualitative in-home usage test (IHUT) for a popular brand of international diapers. The brand was looking to gather more feedback on the U.S. market to understand potential success and barriers to launch in the new market. This case study highlights the objectives, process, and outcomes of the market research. As a final deliverable, our product testing company prepared an executive summary with recommendations on next steps for the market launch. This also i
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Case Study: Community Survey for Healthcare Provider
Posted at: 12/12/2018 6:35 PM
If you are a healthcare organization trying to assess your awareness and image among the community, one thing is certain: you cannot do it alone. If you personally sponsor a survey and market it to the community your results will not be representative or truthful. Involving a third-party who can separate your brand from the study to make the entire process blinded is crucial. Research shows respondents are more likely to be upfront and honest about a topic or a brand through an independent surv
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5 Helpful Tips for a Focus Group Moderator
Posted at: 12/11/2018 4:46 PM
Focus groups are a common market research data collection methodology. A focus group consists of a collection of people with shared demographics or behaviors being brought together, physically or virtually, to participate in a guided discussion. Focus groups can be used to learn about a specific product or service (already present in the marketplace or prior to launch). Focus groups can also be used to gauge brand identity, or provide ongoing feedback of a product, service, marketing campaign,
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Case Study: Health Insurance Member Market Research
Posted at: 12/10/2018 4:38 PM
Recently, Drive Research completed a qualitative market research study with a healthcare insurance company. The study consisted of focus groups and in-depth interviews (IDIs) with members of the healthcare insurance company who sponsored the research. Wondering how recruiting for focus groups and IDIs work? Wondering how market research projects with the healthcare industry work? Below is an overview of the objectives, approach, and outcomes of this market research project. We give you the ste
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Market Research for Beginners | Where to Get Started?
Posted at: 12/7/2018 4:33 PM
Market research involves gathering information about needs, wants, preferences, and opinions. Market research is essential to the success of a company, organization, product, or brand, and it can be used to develop knowledge about a multitude of topics. Through market research, you can quickly become an expert on almost any topic through primary or secondary efforts. Market research can be used to better understand your customers’ preferences and needs, discover consumer buying habits, gauge br
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Best Cities for Focus Groups | 5 Factors to Consider
Posted at: 12/6/2018 4:25 PM
Determining the best place to host a focus group is no easy task. If you are in charge of making the decision or making recommendations for your team, you'll likely be overwhelmed by the number of cities and choices within each city which offer a facility. Choices. Choices. We are here to help. If you are looking for the best cities for focus groups, this post will help to guide you to making the right decision. I will give you some factors to consider when making your choice and why each of
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Case Study: Digital Advisor and Robo Advisor Consumer Survey
Posted at: 12/5/2018 4:18 PM
Drive Research recently completed an online survey with a regional bank to understand the usage and appeal of digital and robo advisors in the financial services industry. This is a new concept in the field in which a customer uses an app to help personalize and design an investment portfolio. The concept focuses on ease of set up and ease of use as a trade-off to more traditional investment services. What is a robo advisor? Learn more. Digital advisors and robo advisors are a new concept in t
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Case Study: NYC Construction Worker Survey for Attorney Selection Process
Posted at: 12/4/2018 4:07 PM
With over eight and a half million residents, New York City is one of the best locations for conducting market research in the country. Drive Research is well-equipped to target respondents here for almost all methodologies. Recently, we completed a study with a leading Staten Island media agency to gather the opinions of construction workers in New York City. The main goal of this research initiative was to build an understanding of how construction workers seek legal help if they become inju