Category Archives: Qualitative Research

Why there’s no excuse for research that doesn’t engage

Editor’s note: Adam Rossow is partner and head of marketing at Denver research firm iModerate. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the title “Don’t overlook research’s other benefit.” In a recent blog post, … Continue reading

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Ancient Greeks and the focus group

Editor’s note: Rob Stone is CEO of Market Strategies International, a Livonia, Mich., research firm. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the same title. I’ve never had anyone wear a toga to one … Continue reading

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Qual & Quant: A love story

Editor’s note: Adam Rossow is partner and head of marketing at iModerate, a Denver research firm. This is an edited version of a post that appeared here under the same title. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to celebrate … Continue reading

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Five ways to fix focus groups

Editor’s note: Tim Coffey is president of VictusVeritas Insights, a Cincinnati research firm. This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared in the firm’s e-newsletter under the same title. Nobody seems to like focus groups. And yet, … Continue reading

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Researchers, be thankful for these 7 things

Editor’s note: Alexis Siegle is sample manager at Denver research firm iModerate. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the title “7 Things That Market Researchers Have to be Thankful for This Season.” Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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The joys of being a generalist

Peggy Moulton-Abbott is a moderator and owner of Newfound Insights, a Virginia Beach, Va., research firm. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the title “The joys, and benefits, of being a marketing research … Continue reading

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How to strengthen your question muscle

Naomi Henderson is founder and CEO of RIVA Market Research, Rockville, Md. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the title “Asking ‘good’ questions.” Some months back, I was paging through Parade magazine (it … Continue reading

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English or Spanish or both?

Editor’s note: Roy Eduardo Kokoaychuk is a partner at ThinkNow Research, Burbank, Calif. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the title “Hispanics and Language – English or Español?” Marketers frequently struggle with whether … Continue reading

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Is methodological rigor getting neglected?

Editor’s note: Edward Appleton is European consumer insights manager at a major multinational based in Munich, Germany. Market research is undergoing an exciting phase of change – the survey is under attack as a shallow method of accessing people’s real … Continue reading

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15 tips for getting the most out of focus groups

Editor’s note: Lynnette Leathers is president of Mindspot Inc., an Orlando, Fla., research firm. This is an edited version of a post that originally appeared here under the same title. Research is simply a process to get information and insights … Continue reading

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