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Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research
Data Science

Synthetic Data & Augmented Sample: A Practical Guide for Modern Research

4 min read

Synthetic data explained: how researchers use augmented sample to boost power, protect privacy, and move faster.

Ashley Shedlock

Ashley Shedlock

Content Producer at Greenbook

Without Sample Strategy, Your Research Stands for Nothing
Research Methodologies

Without Sample Strategy, Your Research Stands for Nothing

5 min read

If you can’t trust the data from your research, what’s the point? Most researchers are aware of numerous biases that can affect survey results. Most o...

Brian Lamar

Brian Lamar

Vice President, Insights at EMI Research Solutions

How to Deliver Quality Insights in a DIY World
Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy

Chief Advisor for Insights and Development at Greenbook

Does MRX Have A Sample Crisis?

The Greenbook Podcast

Does MRX Have A Sample Crisis?

Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy

Chief Advisor for Insights and Development at Greenbook

Not a Small World after All: Are Your Surveys Reaching the Right Audiences?
Research Methodologies

Not a Small World after All: Are Your Surveys Reaching the Right Audiences?

3 min read

MR that taps into a deep pool of populations reveals valuable insight.

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

VP, Customer Success at Cint

Is Online Sample Ignoring Gen X Consumers?

Is Online Sample Ignoring Gen X Consumers?

2 min read

Are Gen Xers, the “ignored generation”, justifiably brushed aside?

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ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

The Rise of the Multi-Billion Dollar ResTech Industry

The Rise of the Multi-Billion Dollar ResTech Industry

3 min read

Online sample is finding its place by driving innovation in ResTech.

TT

ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

Did Peloton Just Experience the Worst Product Placement in History?
Insights Industry News

Did Peloton Just Experience the Worst Product Placement in History?

8 min read

Did Peloton mitigate brand damage after a poor product placement?

Dmitry Gaiduk

Dmitry Gaiduk

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at CoolTool

Making Data-Driven Decisions: How Do-It-Together Research is Informing Higher Education

Making Data-Driven Decisions: How Do-It-Together Research is Informing Higher Education

3 min read

Leveraging market research to design a highly specialized graduate academic program.

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InnovateMR

at InnovateMR

The Problem with Blaming the Survey for Poor Data Quality
Research Methodologies

The Problem with Blaming the Survey for Poor Data Quality

3 min read

Respondent experience remains key to producing quality sample data.

Terence McCarron

Terence McCarron

CEO & Founder at OpinionRoute

Meet Gen Z: Don’t Trivialize Your Brand’s Digital Presence
Customer Experience (CX)

Meet Gen Z: Don’t Trivialize Your Brand’s Digital Presence

4 min read

Market research, customer experience, and advertising, meet Gen Z.

Jamin Brazil

Jamin Brazil

Chairman & CEO at HubUX

Online Sample Has A Good Problem and a Very Bad One – Data Quality
Research Methodologies

Online Sample Has A Good Problem and a Very Bad One – Data Quality

3 min read

The pandemic has impacted the online sample industry – find out how.

TT

ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

We Only Want Your Time, We Don’t Want to Sell You Anything

We Only Want Your Time, We Don’t Want to Sell You Anything

2 min read

“Cold calls” from market researchers vs telemarketers.

Martin Cawley

Martin Cawley

Associate Director at Sample Answers Ltd

Considering the Telephone Preference Service (TPS)?

Considering the Telephone Preference Service (TPS)?

3 min read

It makes no sense to speak to people who don’t want to be spoken to.

Martin Cawley

Martin Cawley

Associate Director at Sample Answers Ltd

COVID-19 Post Pandemic Online Sample
Insights Industry News

COVID-19 Post Pandemic Online Sample

3 min read

Americans are cautiously optimistic about saying farewell to COVID-19.

TT

ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

Online DIY Sample Tools, Not A Fit For Most
Research Methodologies

Online DIY Sample Tools, Not A Fit For Most

3 min read

DIY sample buying may look easy, but looks can be deceiving.

TT

ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

4 Steps to Creating and Executing a Successful Agile Research Strategy
Brand Strategy

4 Steps to Creating and Executing a Successful Agile Research Strategy

5 min read

Uncover deep consumer insights and move quickly into market research.

William Cimarosa

William Cimarosa

VP of Market Research at Suzy

Key Industry Trends To Consider When Selecting a Sample Partner
Insights Industry News

Key Industry Trends To Consider When Selecting a Sample Partner

5 min read

When selecting the right panel partner in a world of transformation, research companies are placing major emphasis on programmatic capabilities and re...

Ted Pulsifer

Ted Pulsifer

Executive Vice President at Schlesinger Group

The Benefits of Mobile Sample on Multicultural Research
Research Methodologies

The Benefits of Mobile Sample on Multicultural Research

2 min read

Mobile sample was the most significant innovation in the online sample industry 10 years ago.

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ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

How Online Qualitative Research is Like Buying a Car… and How It Can Be Made Simpler
Insights Industry News

How Online Qualitative Research is Like Buying a Car… and How It Can Be Made Simpler

5 min read

Three keys to simplifying the process and making your virtual research experience better.

Brett Watkins

Brett Watkins

CEO at L&E Research

State of the Union – Online Sample Edition 2021

State of the Union – Online Sample Edition 2021

3 min read

How the online sample industry can collectively move forward in the wake of drastic change.

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ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

Essentials When Building an Online Sample Platform
Research Technology (ResTech)

Essentials When Building an Online Sample Platform

10 min read

The three-building blocks you need to master to build a reliable, representative online sample platform.

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ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

The Majority-Minority Population Drives Demand For Multicultural Sample
International Market Research

The Majority-Minority Population Drives Demand For Multicultural Sample

3 min read

The importance of understanding culture to the future of MRX.

TT

ThinkNow Team

at ThinkNow

65 and Out: When Panel Companies Ignore Older Folks
The Respondent Experience

65 and Out: When Panel Companies Ignore Older Folks

4 min read

If the over 65 year olds represent 20% of your population, get a sample of that size and then break it down just as you do those younger.

Dave McCaughan

Dave McCaughan

Founder & Storyteller at BIBLIOSEXUAL

IntelliBlend(r) Drives Better Tracker Consistency & Stability
Brand Strategy

IntelliBlend(r) Drives Better Tracker Consistency & Stability

3 min read

Learn how to utilize the power of tracker studies.

Brian Lamar

Brian Lamar

Vice President, Insights at EMI Research Solutions

A Tale of Two (Sample) Cities: Paradigm Shifts in the Sample Industry

A Tale of Two (Sample) Cities: Paradigm Shifts in the Sample Industry

4 min read

Changes in sample have been split up into two separate categories: democratization, and consolidation of panel companies.

Mario Carrasco

Mario Carrasco

5 Things the Sample Industry Must Do
Research Methodologies

5 Things the Sample Industry Must Do

5 min read

The sample industry faces a number of challenges and must implement a number of changes to improve the quality of samples.

Brian Lamar

Brian Lamar

Vice President, Insights at EMI Research Solutions

10 Ways Sample Companies Should be Using Automation
Research Technology (ResTech)

10 Ways Sample Companies Should be Using Automation

6 min read

Sample automation is a great potential tool for improving survey processes but is underutilized

JD Deitch

JD Deitch

Chief Operations Officer at Cint

AI: Overhyped and Misunderstood? You Can’t Have Good Data Science Without Good Data
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI: Overhyped and Misunderstood? You Can’t Have Good Data Science Without Good Data

5 min read

Ensuring & maintaining data quality is a constant process required for actionable & accurate results

Gilad Barash

Gilad Barash

Connecting the Data to Uncover the Best Countries in the World

Connecting the Data to Uncover the Best Countries in the World

3 min read

Lightspeed conducted an extensive global panel for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Countries rankings.

Laura Sigman

Laura Sigman

Marketing Director, Americas at Lightspeed

Programmatic Sampling: The Basics
Research Methodologies

Programmatic Sampling: The Basics

3 min read

Learn the ins and outs of programmatic sampling from APIs to automation and data mapping.

JD Deitch

JD Deitch

Chief Operations Officer at Cint

Sampling: A Primer
CEO Series

Sampling: A Primer

8 min read

Learn the fundamentals of sampling with this interview of Stas Kolenikov by Kevin Gray.

Kevin Gray

Kevin Gray

President at Cannon Gray

The Giant That Was Greenfield Online
CEO Series

The Giant That Was Greenfield Online

5 min read

A “Where are they now?” retrospective on those that made up sampling behemoth Greenfield Online.

Matt Dusig

Matt Dusig

Build a Winning Loyalty Program Strategy for Your Panel
Research Methodologies

Build a Winning Loyalty Program Strategy for Your Panel

10 min read

This article outlines the four key building blocks for creating a great panel loyalty program strategy.

Kathryn Felke

Kathryn Felke

2 Essential Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Data Provider
CEO Series

2 Essential Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Data Provider

3 min read

The two essential questions you should ask your data provider to gain a better understanding of research participants – and why it matters.

Melanie Courtright

Melanie Courtright

How Lucid CEO Patrick Comer Plans To Transform Insights
CEO Series

How Lucid CEO Patrick Comer Plans To Transform Insights

5 min read

An interview with Lucid CEO Patrick Comer on their funding, next steps, and the role of automation and analytics in the future of insights.

Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy

Chief Advisor for Insights and Development at Greenbook

3 Reasons Why Online Surveys are Better Today Than A Year Ago
Focus Groups

3 Reasons Why Online Surveys are Better Today Than A Year Ago

3 min read

There have been many advancements in the evolutionary process of online survey technology and online sampling.

Jim Whaley

Jim Whaley

General Manager - Insights & Strategy at Gazelle Global US

Ever Thought of Researching Ethnic Minorities Online?
Research Methodologies

Ever Thought of Researching Ethnic Minorities Online?

3 min read

A treasure trove of insights awaits those with the confidence to challenge mistaken assumptions and to give a voice to ethnic minorities.

Marie-Claude Gervais

Marie-Claude Gervais

The High Cost of Cheap Sample
Research Methodologies

The High Cost of Cheap Sample

3 min read

The fact is, bad or “cheap” sample can give you information that is dead wrong.

Rob Berger

Rob Berger

Bias and the Election: What No One is Talking About
Insights Industry News

Bias and the Election: What No One is Talking About

4 min read

Bias impacts ALL of us, not just voters and consumers, but also pollsters, researchers, and decision makers.

Katja Cahoon

Katja Cahoon

Managing Founder at Beacon Insight Group

The Solution for Polling Accuracy: Less Logic, More Xenophobia!
Research Methodologies

The Solution for Polling Accuracy: Less Logic, More Xenophobia!

3 min read

The recent US election landed a crushing blow to the research industry’s credibility. So what’s to be done?

Nick Drew

Nick Drew

What are Monte Carlo Studies?
Research Methodologies

What are Monte Carlo Studies?

3 min read

Monte Carlo studies have made R&D for statistics and machine learning much easier and faster.

Kevin Gray

Kevin Gray

President at Cannon Gray

What Automation Means for Healthcare Market Researchers
Healthcare, Medical, and Pharma Market Research

What Automation Means for Healthcare Market Researchers

4 min read

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about automation and how it can and should be applied to healthcare-related market research.

Tom Lancaster

Tom Lancaster

The GRIT Report (Q1 & Q2 of 2016 Data) Has Arrived

The GRIT Report (Q1 & Q2 of 2016 Data) Has Arrived

2 min read

The latest GRIT Report is here! This edition uses data collected in Q1 & Q2 of 2016.

Leonard Murphy

Leonard Murphy

Chief Advisor for Insights and Development at Greenbook

CASRO Transformation Series: SSI – Rules of Transformation in a Tech-Driven World
CEO Series

CASRO Transformation Series: SSI – Rules of Transformation in a Tech-Driven World

4 min read

Panels and sampling are experiencing rapid change and innovation. Here, we share the insights of Chris Fanning, President and CEO of SSI.

Jeff Resnick

Jeff Resnick

Managing Partner at Stakeholder Advisory Services LLC

One Wrong Way To Modernize Market Research?
Insights Industry News

One Wrong Way To Modernize Market Research?

3 min read

There’s been a trend in marketing over the last decade or two, to move from “push” activities and orientation to “pull” activities.

Douglas Pruden

Douglas Pruden

Principal at Customer Experience Partners LLC

Can Researchers Trust Online Access Panel Data?
Research Methodologies

Can Researchers Trust Online Access Panel Data?

6 min read

12 “real respondents” were asked to give their honest views on market research. What they said was both fascinating and horrifying.

Edward Appleton

Edward Appleton

Director Global Marketing at Happy Thinking People

A Reality Check For Online Data Quality Best Practices
Research Methodologies

A Reality Check For Online Data Quality Best Practices

6 min read

When done right, data quality is an end-to-end monitoring and vigilance process, with initiatives and metrics all along the 5 Rs of sample.

Melanie Courtright

Melanie Courtright

Heal Thyself! When Will Market Research Get Serious About Sample Quality?
Research Methodologies

Heal Thyself! When Will Market Research Get Serious About Sample Quality?

5 min read

Sample quality from online panels is an issue everyone knows about but no one wants to address.

Allan Fromen

Allan Fromen

An Open Discussion on the Impact of Respondent Sourcing
Research Methodologies

An Open Discussion on the Impact of Respondent Sourcing

3 min read

Frank Kelly explains how the quality of your research relies on the source of your respondents.

Frank Kelly

Frank Kelly

Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Strategy at Lightspeed GMI