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    Dangers of DIY Market Research - 4 Reasons It's Not Recommended

    There are countless blogs and articles written on the promise and ease of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) market research techniques. The problem? Just because something appears to be easy, does not mean it will lead to successful results. This certainly rings true regarding market research methodologies. Market researchers dedicate their lives and careers to providing clients with the best techniques needed to solve challenges within their businesses. When putting together a research plan, there are thou

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    C-Level IT Decision-Maker Survey | IT Industry Case Study

    Our IT market research company recently worked with an advertising agency and national network provider to conduct a survey with C-level IT decision-makers. This IT industry case study details the objectives, audience, approach, and outcome of the interviews. Drive Research was able to assist the brand in qualitative recruiting, moderating the interviews, and preparing a top-line summary report of the IT industry survey findings. Drive Research recently completed a project, conducting survey

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    What is Agile Market Research?

    There's that word again, agile. You have probably heard this popular buzzword in the context of Silicon Valley startup tech companies. Originally created as a new approach for software development, agile practices are all about working in faster cycles than traditional methods to meet an end goal. This innovative approach to business processes has been circulating through industries outside of software, including market research. Researchers recognized the advantages of agile projects and the a

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    Conference & Meeting Room Rental in Syracuse

    When renting a conference or training room in Syracuse, NY it is important the rented space is best suited for the purpose of your meeting. The right conference space can mean the difference between a successful work session or unfocused team members keeping their eyes on the exit. Interested in renting a meeting room in Syracuse? Our brand new conference room facility is fully equipped for any corporate meeting, workshop, or training session. Consider these 6 details below to help steer your d

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    Case Study: Content Marketing Research for Financial Institution

    Now more than ever, it is important for any organization to have a content market strategy surrounding the creation of consistent, valuable content for target audiences. Over time, content marketing has transformed the way brands are doing business. While the importance and effectiveness of content marketing are clear, there are several challenges associated with content creation. This could be a lack of resources, unrealistic expectations, or maintaining consistent publishing schedules. In 20

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    How to Clean Your Survey Data | Market Research Video

    A crucial piece of any online survey is data cleaning. Doing so ensures the quality of your survey results are completely accurate and trustworthy. The time it takes to clean your survey data will vary based on who you have sent the survey invitation to. Whether it be a research participant panel, a list of current customers, or your social media followers responding to your online survey – once their completes start to roll in, it is time to start cleaning the data. In this video, you will le

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    How to Set and Meet Research Respondent Expectations

    The data a researcher collects is only as strong as the number of qualified respondents in a market research study. With the willingness to participate in market research becoming more challenging, it is critical for researchers to understand the importance of setting and meeting expectations for those who partake in a market research study. As a market research company specializing in a variety of services, we have seen the decline in attention spans and engagement among participants. How do w

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    Personal Injury Attorney Survey | Market Research Case Study

    Our personal injury attorney survey company recently completed a market research project with a law firm. Our attorney market research company used a two-pronged approach to collect both quantitative (measurable) and qualitative (exploratory) feedback. The combination of these two approaches provided the personal injury lawyer with insights and direction to assist with branding and strategy. This article highlights the key points of the survey process. Learn how our market research survey co

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    4 Bank and Credit Union Survey Findings That Will Shock You

    Over my past 15 years in market research, I have worked on a countless number of surveys, focus groups, and other studies for banks and credit unions. No matter the client, every bank and credit union market research project unveils new and impactful insights. No matter how much a bank or credit union thinks they may know about their customers or members, market, or product offerings, the market research always sheds light on some shocking or unexpected findings. The discovered findings directl

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    What is an Experiential Survey? | Gamification in Market Research

    Consumer surveys have evolved over the years, with the transition from traditional research methodologies such as mail and telephone surveys to enhanced experiential surveys. More specifically, experiential and online surveys continue to further adapt to consumer technology trends with shopping receipt surveys, mobile optimized surveys, and recently gamification. Gamification is the concept of incorporating gaming elements into other activities, often for businesses. The main idea behind gamif

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  • engage-market-research-participants-05132019

    How to Successfully Engage Market Research Participants

    Respondent engagement, while important, is a major obstacle researchers face when conducting market research. It refers to the presence and focus a participant has when answering survey, interview, or other research questions. It is critical respondents are able provide timely and accurate answers in order to collect quality data. When respondent engagement is low, it is an indicator of respondents not taking the study seriously. A few red flags of low respondent engagement to look out for are

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    5 Tips for First-Time Focus Group Recruitment

    Focus group recruitment is one of the most impactful, yet challenging aspects of conducting qualitative research. As opposed to quantitative research which requires a large number of respondents for accurate statistical data, focus groups perform best with a much smaller sample size. Typically, focus group discussions require 4 to 12 participants who fit pre-determined demographic categories such as age, gender, income, etc. With the required number of focus group participants so low, it is imp

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