Trying to pick a campaign? Stop thinking about it.

By: Matt Fiedler

May 29, 2012

Conventional wisdom has always maintained that when making a decision, thorough and careful deliberation will yield the best results. But when it comes to complicated decisions like choosing an advertising campaign, studies are showing that conventional wisdom might not be right.

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Tags: ad campaign, research

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Four Steps to Effectively Utilize Customer Data

By: Jenna Ciaccia

January 27, 2012

The best customer and user research is often right in front of you, hiding in plain sight.  Here are some tips on how to start capturing, utilizing, engaging and better targeting your customers.

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Topic: Innovation

Tags: customer data, research, social media, target audience, website

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Iron & Wine & Wine

By: John Gilbert

January 04, 2012

New research shows not only is our perception of wine’s taste influenced by music, but specific wine/music pairings can actually enhance or detract from our enjoyment of it.

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Topic: Trends

Tags: music, research, wine

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Research Technology Shifts as Consumers Meld Their Worlds

By: Monica Lorusso

December 06, 2011

It seems that everyday there are new ways to track consumer behaviors in the data-rich online environment.  We use everything from Google Analytics to Social Mention to Facebook Insights to learn about consumers. With consumers’ online and offline worlds bridging more with each second, research methods must follow.

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Topic: Measurement

Tags: consumer behaviors, mobile, research

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Survey Says: Kill The Clipboards

By: Monica Lorusso

November 09, 2011

Clipboard vs. iPad

Anyone who’s conducted man-on-the-street surveys knows how hard it is to get people to take a survey when they’re rushing down the street, shopping in a mall, or waiting for a train.

Thanks to the iPad, it’s now quite a bit easier.

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Topic: Innovation

Tags: iPad, research, results, survey

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