Defining a market in experiential marketing research is typically a simple task, especially in the United States. Offering insights at the state level is usually the “Goldilocks” of insight....
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Measuring a Sales Funnel
We are currently in the process of launching a program for a Mobile Tour we have been working with for four years. In the past, the goal of the...
Building Communication Strategies that Drive Behavioral Change
I delivered research results to a dozen education professionals recently who wanted to develop a stronger alignment between how they communicate value and what the community they serve finds...
Turning Bad News Into an Opportunity
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill Bad news – it’s one of those things that are...
The Importance of Post-Event Research
On-site research is great. It lets you learn about customer disposition and how inline your targeting is with your objectives. But this is in the heat of the moment....
Methodology Brief Development
Developing a Methodology Brief: You never know who’s going to read a market research report. Perhaps it’s your client’s insights team, or it may be folks who work in...
Perceptual Mapping Pitfalls
I always enjoy studying perceptual maps. At the same time, I am sometimes bothered by some of the data. There always seems to be one or two variables in the...
Recap Reporting, Brand Strategy, and Event Marketing Measurement (Part 4 of 5)
In this five-part series, we discussed the overall measurement strategy we recommend when you’re challenged with how to measure event marketing. It starts with getting a clear understanding of...
When a Picture is Really Worth a Thousand Words
One of the biggest challenges researchers face is finding a way to present results in a way that is both meaningful and easily understood by non-researchers. A popular solution...
Best Practices for Project Launch
Summary: A lot of the work of a market research manager during the first quarter is consumed with launching new projects for the coming year. Many experiential and traditional...