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What is semiotics and how is it used? Advertising What is semiotics and how is it used? Posted by Ray Poynter 17 July 2018 At the most basic level, semiotics is the study of how… 17 July 2018 What is a Framework of Project Knowledge? Business What is a Framework of Project Knowledge? Post by Ray Poynter, 10 July 2017 On 19 July I am running a workshop on finding and… 10 July 2018 How much training do market researchers receive, and is it enough? Sneak Peek from the NewMR Skills & Training Survey Experts How much training do market researchers receive, and is it enough? Sneak Peek from the NewMR Skills & Training Survey Post by Ray Poynter and Sue York, 12 June 2018 NewMR have been running a survey looking at… 12 June 2018 What does digital disruption mean for APAC in 2018? Asia What does digital disruption mean for APAC in 2018? Post by Sue York This is the theme of the upcoming MRMW APAC Conference, which is taking place… 11 June 2018 Researchers should be aware of the problems with observational data Behavioural Economics Researchers should be aware of the problems with observational data Posted by Ray Poynter, 18 May, 2018 The world is shifting from asking questions to utilising observational data… 18 May 2018 The dog that didn’t bark – a great way to find insight in information Insight The dog that didn’t bark – a great way to find insight in information Posted by Ray Poynter, 10 May 2018 In the Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Adventure of Silver Blaze’ the… 10 May 2018 Do you understand what sort of Data Visualisation you need? Business Do you understand what sort of Data Visualisation you need? Posted by Ray Poynter 27 April 2018 Over the past ten years, there has been a rapid and… 27 April 2018 A 2018 benchmark for training in the market research and insights industry Business A 2018 benchmark for training in the market research and insights industry The NewMR survey closed on 31 May and the data is currently being processed. The future of the market research and… 26 April 2018 Cultivating Curiosity by Evette Cordy, a book worth reading Books Cultivating Curiosity by Evette Cordy, a book worth reading To read the Japanese version of this post (from Mr Ryota Sano) click here. Posted by Ray Poynter, 19… 19 April 2018 Tribute to Alan Frost – a Market Research Pioneer Experts Tribute to Alan Frost – a Market Research Pioneer This article is by way of an acknowledgement of the pioneering work undertaken by Alan Frost in the… 14 April 2018