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Proof that people can make a difference Uncategorized Proof that people can make a difference Posted by Ray Poynter 20 September, 2014 I have just spent an amazing afternoon in a Thai orphanage… 20 September 2014 AMSRS conference: Humour, optimism and solid case-studies – Betty Adamou Blogging AMSRS conference: Humour, optimism and solid case-studies – Betty Adamou Guest Post by Betty Adamou of Research Through Gaming, who was a keynote speaker at this year’s AMSRS… 11 September 2014 Presidential Reflections – Dan Foreman Conferences Presidential Reflections – Dan Foreman It’s that exciting time of the year again – ESOMAR Congress is on its way and the team… 5 September 2014 ESOMAR report confirms that surveys are in decline Business ESOMAR report confirms that surveys are in decline Last week I posted an article looking at the decline in survey research, which included some data from… 3 September 2014 Most market researchers should not worry about getting into the boardroom Business Most market researchers should not worry about getting into the boardroom One of the most frequent lamentations at market research conferences relates to the boardroom. Market researchers are not… 2 September 2014 No more surveys in 16 years? Behavioural Economics No more surveys in 16 years? Back in March 2010, I caused quite a stir with a prediction, at the UK’s MRS Conference, when… 26 August 2014 Who are the top market research influencers on Twitter? Market Research Who are the top market research influencers on Twitter? Back in July I asked ‘Who are the most influential market research people on Twitter?’ After some banter… 19 August 2014 Why beacons are a game changer in mobile research Market Research Why beacons are a game changer in mobile research Beacons are devices that send a signal to people’s mobile phones, which identifies when somebody is close to… 17 August 2014 What’s hot in market research? Big Data What’s hot in market research? One of the questions I get asked most often is “What’s hot in market research?”. The updated was broadcasted… 14 August 2014 My take on social media – Sue Cardwell Blogging My take on social media – Sue Cardwell Guest post by Sue Cardwell, marketing manager at Infotools Sue is a keen proponent of effective data visualization… 13 August 2014