Is what we say or show online more or less of an authentic account of our real view on something (assuming that concept exists)? Does the medium influence our opinion? Continue reading »

In 2009, Grey Matter Research ran a little internal test on a few panels we had used or were considering. The result was the report Dirty Little Secrets of Online Panels, which burned up Twitter feeds and LinkedIn comments, and was requested by researchers from as far away as Finland, Japan, and South Africa. Well, we’re at it again. Continue reading »

Of the 1,432 unique links shared on the Twitter #MRX community in the past two weeks, here are the 10 most retweeted. Continue reading »

Who’s really responsible for poor questionnaire design? Clients – or Agencies? Maybe both? Here’s my take… Continue reading »

The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) spotlights a trend that has particular relevance for the future of marketing research. It points to a “ubiquity of connectedness” – that is, a future in which consumers are “connected” not only via their smart devices, but their televisions, home appliances, and of course, their vehicles. Continue reading »

I’m in the middle of a Linked-In debate on whether we as researchers are neglecting our methodolgical rigour at our peril, and opening ourselves to attack from all angles – the good, the bad and the plain charlatan, all of whom have wares to sell. Will this carry on? Here’s my take… Continue reading »

Here are the top 20 stories discussed on the Twitter #MRX community in 2011, based on the number of unique retweets received in their first week. Continue reading »

Historically, virtual stores have been used by the consumer packaged goods industry and focused on grocery, drug and mass merchandiser environments. However, marketers across a broad range of retail segments, including hardware, wireless, electronics and automobiles, are turning to virtual stores to address a variety of sales and research needs. Continue reading »

I think it’s important to publicly acknowledge when I screw up. And I just did, with my own pet project: GRIT. Here is how the most recent iteration of my favorite tracking study has taught me an important lesson that I think deserves to be shared with the industry. Continue reading »

In its 10th year, GRIT is the leading and most comprehensive survey of our industry. As a sign of just how important this study has become, the Advertising Research Foundation, Qualitative Research Consultants Association, NewMR, The Research Club, and MRGA have joined GreenBook as co-sponsors. Continue reading »