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A daily 2-minute podcast covering trends, education, human relations, and technology in market research, user experience research, and consumer experience.

Jamin Brazil

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Maru/Blue Launches a Panel Management Research Tool

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 1:47


Maru/Blue, a premium data services firm, launches Maru/Blue Forums, a value-driven panel management research tool powered by Maru’s proprietary technology, Maru/HUB. This gives clients the option to either manage and execute community research themselves or have assistance from Maru/Blue’s insights team. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Clarivate Analytics, an insights and analytics company, completes its acquisition of Decision Resources Group, a healthcare research and consulting company, for $950 million.  In human capital news, EMI Solutions hires former Abt Associates and Kantar executive, Beth Teehan, as its new Chief Operating Officer.  Interpublic Group appoints Chad Engelgau as Chief Executive Officer of Acxiom, a data, technology and marketing services company.  In jobs, Cranbrook Search Consultants is looking to place a remote senior product manager in a SaaS market research company. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Clarivate Analytics: https://clarivate.com/news/clarivate-analytics-closes-acquisition-of-decision-resources-group/ Maru/Blue: https://www.marublue.com/in-the-news/launch-of-forums-proprietary-panel-technology-platform-to-clients EMI Solutions: https://emi-rs.com/2020/02/26/emi-adds-to-executive-team/ Interpublic Group: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/28/1992901/0/en/Acxiom-Transitions-to-New-Global-CEO-Following-Successful-Integration.html Cranbrook Search Consultants: https://www.cranbrooksearch.com/open-jobs/#!/47abc9b0-f1da-417c-9b76-9d714dfa4480/detail  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

ENGINE Insights Launches a Small Business Omnibus Survey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 1:28


ENGINE Insights, a global full-service media and marketing services company, launches CARAVAN Small Business Omnibus Survey, a quick and affordable solution to help businesses gain intelligence on the small business community. In events, The Quirks Event Brooklyn kicks off next week on March 3. The two-day event features guest speakers from insight professionals at IBM, SurveyMonkey, Twitter, and many more. In human capital news, Kantar, a research and consulting company, appoints Robert Jan d’Hond as the Managing Partner of North America.   Language Insights, a translation company used in the market research industry, promotes Stacey Harwood to Client Services Director.     In jobs, Trusted Talent MR is looking to place a Boston-based Director of Research Operations in a company that is a leading provider of intelligence services that helps clients drive growth through technology innovation.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  ENGINE Insights: https://enginegroup.com/us/news/stay-curious/caravan-small-business/ The Quirks Event: https://www.thequirksevent.com/ Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news Trusted Talent MR: https://teamplus.co/trustedtalent/en/position/director.research.operations/ Language Insights: https://www.languageinsight.com/blog/2020/language-insight-client-services-director/  This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

InMoment and MaritzCX Merge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 1:48


Beano Studios’ insight consultancy, the Beano Brain, launches its kids and youth Omnibus service. The new addition allows clients to get on-demand insights about kids and teens between the ages of 7 and 14. Tableau Software, a leading analytics platform, releases new capabilities to help people unlock more interactivity in their dashboards and get deeper insights from their data. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, InMoment and MaritzCX enter a definitive agreement to combine the two companies. InMoment CEO, Andrew Joiner says, “We are bringing together two world-class companies that will deliver a truly unique value to our clients in their ongoing quest to win over customers.” In human capital news, Former Nielsen President, Steve Hasker, joins Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of business information services, as President and CEO.  InnovateMR, a global digital survey solutions company, appoints Sandy Casey as Senior Vice President of Global Supply. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Beano Studios: https://www.beanostudios.com/post/beano-studios-launches-the-beano-brain-omnibus-giving-brands-trusted-on-demand-insight Tableau Software: https://www.tableau.com/about/press-releases/2020/tableau-20201-delivers-community-driven-features-including-dynamic  InMoment: http://inmoment.com/news/inmoment-and-maritzcx-join-forces-combined-company-will-deliver-extraordinary-capabilities-to-drive-results-for-the-worlds-leading-brands/ Thomson Reuters: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/press-releases/2020/february/steve-hasker-appointed-president-and-ceo-of-thomson-reuters.html InnovateMR: https://blog.innovatemr.com/news/supply-leadership-sandy-casey This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Escalent Launches EVForward

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 1:51


Escalent, a human behavior and analytics firm, launches EVForward, an insights platform that helps automakers and utilities plan for the continued growth of electric vehicle market share.  Stats Perform, a leader in sports AI and data, launches Opta Graphics, an all-encompassing multimedia graphics tool incorporating unique AI-powered data and insights that drive fan attention. In events, Insights Association’s Las Vegas Combined Chapter Conference kicks off tomorrow. The three-day event features keynote speeches from Melanie Courtright, CEO of the Insights Association; and me, Jamin Brazil.   In human capital news, Nepa, a consumer research and analytics company, appoints Ann-Christine Fick as CFO, and Michael Wallin as head of Investor Relations. In jobs, Cranbrook Search Consultants is looking to place a Vice President of Quantitative Research in New York City, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Job responsibilities include pitching, executing, and delivering customized quantitative market research to clients. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Escalent: https://escalent.co/news/escalent-launches-evforward-to-predict-purchase-behaviors-among-the-next-generation-of-electric-vehicle-buyers/ Stats Perform: https://www.statsperform.com/press/stats-perform-launches-opta-graphics-the-most-intuitive-multimedia-graphics-tool/  Nepa: https://news.cision.com/nepa-ab--publ-/r/appoints-ann-christine-fick-as-cfo-and-michael-wallin-as-ir,c3045122 Cranbrook Search Consultants: https://www.cranbrooksearch.com/open-jobs/#!/d2d060e1-c5f8-4018-af92-10c2efd4086a/detail This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Leanplum Appoints a new Chief Executive Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 1:54


CMNTY, a connected market research platform for qualitative and quantitative data collection, launches MoodBoards, a way for your community members to co-create ideas and share thoughts and feelings with you.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Wipro Digital, the digital business unit of Wipro Limited, acquires Rational Interaction, a full-service digital customer experience company. In human capital news, Leanplum closes $27 million in funding and appoints George Garrick as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as appoints Sheri Huston as the CFO.  Leger, the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, hires Isabelle Blanchet as Vice-President of Customer Experience.  GutCheck, a pioneer in agile audience intelligence, adds Rob Wengel to its Board of Directors. His role will help GutCheck enhance its partnerships with clients and closely align its business to client needs. In jobs, GitLab, a complete DevOps solution, is looking to hire a remote mid or senior level UX Researcher.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  CMNTY: https://www.cmnty.com/blog/moodboards-brainstorming-visual-analysis/    Wipro Digital: https://wiprodigital.com/news/wipro-digital-acquires-rational-interaction-enhancing-customer-experience-offerings-and-boosting-digital-marketing-capabilities/  Leanplum: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leanplum_leanplum-raises-another-27m-shakes-up-its-activity-6636313666033721345-WPgu  Leger: https://leger360.com/press-release/isabelle-blanchet-appointed-vice-president-customer-experience/ GutCheck: https://www.gutcheckit.com/press_release/gutcheck-adds-former-nielsen-and-kantar-executive-to-its-board-to-accelerate-growth/  GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/jobs/apply/senior-ux-researcher-or-ux-researcher-manage-4654965002/ This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

GreenBook Releases the 26th Edition of the GRIT Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 2:07


The Happy Market Research Podcast publishes a new episode on how to ask research participants a good question. The episode discusses seven things that you can do to improve your research results, and features guests such as Emma Craig, UX Research Manager at Shopify; Zoe Dowling, SVP of Research at FocusVision; and many more.  Ginny Valentine Badge of Courage Awards, which recognizes bravery in market research, announces the judges for the 2019-20 international awards. Judges include: Pippa Rose, Senior Manager of Consumer Insight at BTDeborah Campbell, VP of Consumer & Marketplace Insights at VerizonFinn Raben, Director General at ESOMARSue van Meeteren, Founder & Director of Jigsaw Research LimitedRebecca Brooks, Founder & CEO of Alter Agents GreenBook releases the 26th edition of the GreenBook Research Industry Trends Report, featuring data collected from Q3 and Q4 of 2019. The GRIT Report dives deep into topics such as the adoption of emerging methods and satisfaction levels with suppliers.  In human capital news, Syno International, a consumer data provider, appoints Per-Erik Kärnekull as Head of EMEA and Aivaras Mockus as Chief Financial Officer.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Happy Market Research Podcast: https://happymr.com/how-to-ask-research-participants-a-good-question/  Ginny Valentine Badge of Courage Awards: http://www.ginnyvalentine.com/ GreenBook: https://www.flipsnack.com/GRITarchive/2019-grit-insights-practice-report.html Syno International: https://www.synoint.com/new-hires/  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Verdane Acquires Confirmit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 1:56


In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Verdane, a Northern European specialist growth equity investor, acquires Confirmit, a global solutions provider for customer experience, employee experience, and market research. Verdane is the major investor in Dapresy and will merge the two companies. Trax, a provider of computer vision and analytics solutions for retail, acquires Qopius, a provider of AI-based in-store technology solutions in Europe.  In human capital news, Elizabeth Real joins Strativity Group, a customer experience, and transformation firm, as its new President. Nielsen grows its media management team by hiring Sean Cohan as Chief Growth Officer and President of International; as well as by promoting Peter Bradbury to Chief Commercial Officer of U.S.; and Karthik Rao to Chief Operating Officer of Nielsen Global Media. Maru/Matchbox appoints two — Brian James as Deputy CEO and Chief Client Officer of Matchbox North America; and Brent Snider as Deputy CEO and Chief Revenue Officer of Matchbox North America. In jobs, Cranbrook Search Consultants is looking to place a Director of Business Development in the SaaS Platform, DIY space of market research and insights.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Confirmit: https://www.confirmit.com/Company/News/press-release-insights-2020-announcement-k2a/ Quopuis: https://qopius.com/news/trax-acquires-qopius-to-accelerate-digitizing-physical-retail/ Strativity Group: https://strativity.com/strativity-group-names-elizabeth-real-new-president/ Nielsen: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-releases/2020/nielsen-makes-senior-appointments-further-builds-out-media-management-team/  Maru/Matchbox: https://marumatchbox.com/press_release/marumatchbox-north-america-leadership-appointments/ This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real-time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end-users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one-man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Kantar’s CEO Steps Down

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 3:05


David Shanker launches David Shanker Consulting. A consultancy focused on executive coaching, client strategy, customer engagement, and sales team development. OfficeReports, a survey reporting automation platform, releases Report Builder. The solution can be used for ad-hoc survey report generation and for creating automated report templates for tracking surveys.  SurveyMonkey, a global survey software company, raises more than $15 million for nonprofit partners. With its Contribute platform, SurveyMonkey offers charitable incentives of 50 cents per completed survey, providing donations for partner charities of the respondents’ choice. Our sister podcast, Happy Market Research Podcast, has been nominated for the MR Podcast Award. Voting ends on March 31 and the winner will be announced at IIeX Austin in April.  In events, IIeX Europe will be taking place next week from February 25 to 26 in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, back in the states, Insights Association will be hosting its Las Vegas Combined Chapter Conference from February 26 to 28.   In human capital news, Eric Salama has stepped down as the CEO of Kantar and will be on garden leave until the end of June. The Executive Committee will lead the business until the appointment of a new CEO. Duarte S. Simoes de Almeida joins Measure Protocol as the Finance Director. He will head the company’s core financial business functions and strategic planning. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  David Shanker Consulting: www.davidshankerconsulting.com  OfficeReports: https://www.officereports.com/blog/archive/officereports-launches-report-builder-for-fast-survey-reporting-in-microsoft-office SurveyMonkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/newsroom/surveymonkey-raises-15m-for-charitable-causes/  Little Bird Marketing: https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/mr-podcast-award  IIeX EU: https://iiex-eu.insightinnovation.org/ Insights Association: https://www.insightsassociation.org/conference/double-down-insights-2020-las-vegas-combined-chapter-conference Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news/CEO-transition-update  Measure Protocol: https://www.measureprotocol.com/blog/duarte-s.-simoes-de-almeida-joins-us-as-finance-director This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Nielsen Appoints two to the Company’s Board of Directors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 1:34


Lookback releases an article titled, “The Art of Moderating Research.” It features seven key principles on how you can improve your moderating skills when conducting a user experience session. The principles are: Asking powerful questionsSitting through the struggle of the awkward silence Treat every participant with respect and dignity — even if they are the “wrong” participant for the studyBe prepared to possibly feel a sense of connection with a participant at the end of a session It’s not prescriptive — you don’t have to get through all the questions.Beware of spoilers — it’s easy to slip up and accidentally provide clues to the participantAvoid confirmation bias  In human capital news, Former Uber Account Executive, Phillip Lomax, joins MediaScience as the Senior Vice President of Business Development.  Nielsen appoints two to the company's Board of Directors — Tom Castro and Janice Marinelli, effective February 18.  In jobs, Ipsos MORI is to host a hiring event in East London and Essex on February 26 and the 27th. To secure your spot at the event, RSVP through the link in our show notes. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Lookback: https://blog.lookback.io/the-art-of-moderating-research/  Media Science: https://www.mediasciencelabs.com/  Nielse: https://ir.nielsen.com/investor-relations/shareholder-information/press-releases/Press-Release-Details/2020/Nielsen-Makes-Two-New-Appointments-To-Its-Board-Of-Directors/default.aspx  Ipsos MORI: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ipsos-mori_eastlondon-essex-romford-activity-6633701014400835584-skMS  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Kids Insights Expands to Brazil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 3:00


Kantar expands its Consumer Media Measurement service by adding YouTube viewing data to the service. This will allow Kantar to combine the media behaviors of real consumers with their actual shopping habits.  Comscore and TargetSmart partners to create customized political advertising segments that combine TargetSmart’s proprietary voter data with Comscore’s StationView Essentials household viewing preferences. RRD launches, In-Store Insights, an end-to-end consultative solution that enables retailers to make faster, smarter decisions that improve their store performance. Signals Analytics expands its platform coverage within food and beverage categories. This allows them to deepen the ability to uncover trends and predictive insights in the food and beverage industry, accelerating decision-making and driving long-term business growth. Kids Insights, part of The Insights People, expands to Brazil. Starting in March, Kids Insights Brazil will start surveying 410 kids a week. This results in a total of 21,000 children being surveyed each year, providing companies with access to real-time market intelligence on the attitudes, behaviors, and consumption of Brazilian children.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news/Youtube-Added-to-CMM-Service  Comscore: https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press-Releases/2020/2/Comscore-and-TargetSmart-Deliver-Enhanced-Political-Segmentation-for-Advertisers  RDD: https://investor.rrd.com/news-releases/rrd-introduces-retail-insights-solution-transforms-data-results?_ga=2.20597617.838178043.1581617074-85950271.1581617074 Signal Analytics:  https://signals-analytics.com/news-and-events/2020/2/11/signals-analytics-expands-food-and-beverage-platform-coverage  Kids Insights: https://kidsinsights.com/2020/02/13/kids-insights-launches-in-brazil-in-partnership-with-kids-corp/  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

YouGov Releases Recommend+

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 1:58


YouGov releases Recommend+, a highly cost-effective NPS diagnostics approach to give marketers the full picture on what drives consumer advocacy.  Former 2CV Research employees, Alex Nketiah, Adam Short, and Ollie Willis, launches The Point, a global full-service insights agency.  Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360, has been awarded the Impact Award by QRCA. Ana Popa releases an article highlighting mistakes UX researchers make when running a user test. Few of the mistakes include: Not listening and observing the user — body language is way more honest than wordsTeaching the user “How to…” rather than letting them exploreInfluencing the user’s answer with the question In jobs, Trusted Talent MR is looking to place a New York-based Senior Sales Executive in a company that is known to be industry standard for topical analysis and emotion measurement. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  YouGov: https://today.yougov.com/solutions/sectors/yougov-recommend-plus The Point: https://www.thepointinsights.com/  Rob Volpe: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rmvolpe_award-insights-honored-activity-6633082600938446849-s2CR  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Ipsos Acquires a Majority Stake in Askia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 1:58


GTR Consulting releases its gTREND Young Adult Report, highlighting the opinions of how 21- to 35-year old millennials feel about the effects of technology such as socializing, online advertisements and social engagements with companies. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Ipsos acquires a majority stake in Askia, a leading survey technology provider for the market research industry. Savanta acquires the UK division of Future Thinking, a global data-driven intelligence company that combines research with data science to produce actionable insight. In events, The Quirks Event in London kicks off today. Attendees can expect speaking sessions from leaders in top companies such as Dynata, Coca-Cola, and Ipsos. In human capital news, Kantar appoints Adam Crozier as Non-Executive Chairman. He previously served at Saatchi & Saatchi, the English Football Association, The Royal Mail and ITV. MTM, a research and strategy consultancy, promotes Caroline Wren to the newly created role of Managing Director. In jobs, Trusted Talent MR is looking to place a London-based Business Development Manager in Europe’s leading providers of market research services and customer engagement. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online:Email: jamin@happymr.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazilTwitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online:Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxpLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearchFacebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxpWebsite: www.happymr.com Sources: GTR Consulting: https://gtrconsulting.com/ Ipsos: https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/newsroom/documents/2020-02/ipsos_askia_ven.pdf Future Thinking: https://futurethinking.com/blog/news/savanta-acquires-future-thinking/ The Quirks Event: https://www.thequirksevent.com/Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news/Chairman-AppointmentMTM: http://wearemtm.com/2020/02/03/caroline-wren-appointed-as-managing-director/Trusted Talent MR: https://teamplus.co/trustedtalent/en/position/business.development.manager.london/ This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

UserTesting Welcomes two Executives to its C-Suite

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 2:17


Nick Freiling, CEO of PeopleFish, releases an article highlighting how survey research has changed. His three main points are:   Companies have gotten better at harvesting customers' contact info, such that survey research becomes possible.Survey research tech has become more affordable, such that even small startups can launch powerful survey research projects.Survey research tools improved but have become complicated, such that a pro is often needed to make sense of the tools and programs out there. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Trinity McQueen acquires Blinc Partnerships, which provides Trinity with exclusive access to Blinc’s propriety tech platform. In human capital news, Directions Research appoints Jason Ebbing as Senior Vice President of Executional Excellence. UserTesting welcomes two executives to its C-Suite —  Matt Zelen joins as the Chief Customer Officer, and Jamie Anderson joins as the Chief Growth Advisor. In jobs, Trusted Talent MR is looking to place a Sales Director in a market research firm that specializes in luxury, travel, and health and wellness.  Finally in shoutouts, in response to the Happy Market Research Podcast, Xtabber says on the Apple Podcast app, “If you care about the marketing research industry, this is a must for keeping up on new, engaging and important news.” Thank you so much for leaving your review. I really appreciate it. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Nick Freiling: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/survey-research-changing-heres-how-nick-freiling/ Trinity McQueen: https://www.trinitymcqueen.com/tmq-blog/2020/2/7/trinity-mcqueen-acquires-content-development-experts-blinc  Directions Research: http://www.directionsresearch.com/ UserTesting: https://www.usertesting.com/about-us/press/press-releases/usertesting-names-new-chief-customer-officer-and-chief-growth-advisor Trusted Talent MR: https://teamplus.co/trustedtalent/en/position/sales.director.14/  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Medallia Acquires LivingLens

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 1:31


Merkle, a technology-enabled, data-driven performance marketing agency, launches its new Promotion and Loyalty Solutions division.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Medallia, a leader in experience management, is to acquire LivingLens, a video feedback platform. In human capital news, Eric Bosco joins Nielsen’s Global Media division as its Chief Product Officer. BritainThinks, an insight and strategy consultancy, appoints Jennifer Bottomley as Associate Director. Rob Berger, Managing Director at Maru/Blue, is appointed as the new chair of SampleCon. In jobs, Trusted Talent MR’s is looking to hire a VP of Client Director for a leading provider of real-time digital consumer insights. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Merkle: https://www.merkleinc.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2020/merkle-launches-promotion-and-loyalty-solutions-division Medallia: https://www.medallia.com/press-release/experience-management-leader-medallia-to-acquire-video-feedback-platform-livinglens/ PR News Wire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/data-science--strategy-firm-schireson-acquires-stun-creative--blackbird-to-form-known----a-new-breed-of-modern-marketing-company-300999494.html Nielsen: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-releases/2020/eric-bosco-named-chief-product-officer-at-nielsen-global-media/ BritainThinks: https://britainthinks.com/  Rob Berger: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rob-berger-a31579_thank-you-to-everyone-who-came-to-samplecon-activity-6631159984799440896-zQx4  Trusted Talent MR: https://teamplus.co/trustedtalent/en/position/vp.senior.client.director.healthcare/ This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Maru/Blue Launches a Global Sample Quality Certificiation Program

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 3:14


Suzy, an on-demand consumer insights platform, closes $12 million in Series C funding.  Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments is leading the round, with participation from Foundry Group and Triangle Peak Partners. Existing investors also include Tribeca Venture Partners and Kevin Durant’s 35 Ventures. Maru/Blue, a data services firm, launches a global sample quality certification program, Maru/Blue Sample Certified. Managing Director of Maru/Blue, Rob Berger says, “Sample Certified tests and certifies sample vendors in countries where there is a high demand for multi-market insights.” Global Market Insights launches GMIPulse, an interactive database for market research reports that offer industry research data in an easy-to-use, yet comprehensively dynamic manner. In events, The Quirks Event London is to be held from February 11 to the 12th. The two-day event will feature speaking sessions from insight professionals from KnowledgeHound, Zappi, PepsiCo, and more.   In human capital news, Qualtrics appoints Brian Stucki to lead the Qualtrics CustomerXM business. In jobs, Facebook is looking to hire a Marketing Insights Researcher for its AR/VR team.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Suzy: https://suzy.com/blog/suzy-series-c-press-release Maru/Blue: https://www.marublue.com/in-the-news/launch-of-global-sample-quality-certification-program Global News Wire: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/06/1981154/0/en/Global-Market-Insights-Inc-launches-GMIPulse.html The Quirks Event: https://www.thequirksevent.com/  Qualtrics: https://www.qualtrics.com/news/qualtrics-appoints-customer-experience-industry-veteran-to-run-its-market-leading-customerxm-business/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/489273861789166/ This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Colmar Brunton Merges with Kantar Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 1:38


QualWorld expands to 12 countries including China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Taiwan, the U.S., and the UK.  Keep Left launches Impact Score, a media evaluation and reporting tool. Impact Score will allow clients to better understand the quality and impact of their media coverage. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Colmar Brunton is to merge with Kantar Australia. With the merge, Colmar Brunton’s CEO, Joan Young, will become the Global Head of Syndicated Products for Kantar’s Public division.   In human capital news, Ipsos’ Global Lead for Behavioural Science, Colin Strong, is appointed as the Chair of the MRS Delphi Group. BMG Research, a UK full-service agency, appoints Neil Samson as Qualitative Research Director. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  QualWorld: www.qual-world.com  Keep Left: https://keepleft.com.au/keep-lefts-impact-score-quantifies-value-earned-media/ Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news  MRS: https://www.mrs.org.uk/article/mrs/mrs-delphi-group-announces-new-chair BMG Research: www.bmgresearch.com   This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

EMPOWER Translate Passed all Three ISO Standards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 1:51


EMPOWER Translate passed all 3 ISO standards with flying colours! So, what is ISO 20252 actually mean? It certifies against 4 pillars:  Ensure timely delivery of quality servicesImprove operational management and control of research processesReduce errors and reworkEnhance user reputation and provide a competitive advantage  To learn more, check our show notes for a link on how to get your company certified.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Ipsos acquires Maritz’s Mystery Shopping business, one of the largest mystery shopping service providers in North America. This acquisition helps Ipsos continue to own the whole stack consumer insights relative to their retail customers. In human capital news, iTV appoints Sanjeevan Bala as its new Group Chief Data and AI Officer.  Former National Australia Bank executive, Kipling Zubevich, will now be serving as DBM’s Chief Executive Officer.  Due to health reasons, Liz Nelson has stepped down as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Archive of Market and Social Research. Patrick Barwise, the current vice-chairman, will succeed her. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: EMPOWER Translate: https://www.empowertranslate.com/innovation ISO: https://www.iso.org/news/ref2369.html Market Research Trends: A 5 Year View: https://blog.flexmr.net/market-research-trends-2020-2025 Comscore: https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press-Releases/2020/2/Comscore-Announces-New-Partnership-with-KRGV-TV  Ipsos: https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/newsroom/documents/2020-02/press_release_-_acquisition_maritz_mystery_shopping_business.pdf  iTV: https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-announces-sanjeevan-bala-its-new-group-chief-data-ai-officer  DBM: https://www.dbmconsultants.com.au/ AMSR: https://www.amsr.org.uk/professor-patrick-barwise-is-new-amsr-chairman/ This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Cint Reveals its new Corporate Brand Identity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 3:03


Cint reveals its new corporate brand identity. The new brand embodies Cint’s commitment to innovation and promise to accelerate the digital transformation in the market research industry. From Cint’s CEO:  “We took a huge step toward this goal when we joined up with P2Sample last year, and our new branding reflects our continued mission of helping our customers transform the way they do business in market research.” In Wo(man) vs Machine, Researcher, Maximilian Brinckmann, releases an article on how to emotionally attach your users through UX.  “Psychologists and philosophers like to say that perception is reality. This means that individual impressions are able to manifest individual realities. I would like to rephrase this to experience is reality.” In his article, Maximilian walks us through the importance of building experience over the interface, and offers 4 practical tips to help designers accomplish this:  Trigger AnticipationDesign the Product Set-UpRemember the Wheel of EmotionExperience is Reality In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired 4Cite Marketing, a leading people-based identification and data services technology company.  In human capital news, KPMG Australia appoints Jenny Roche as a new Partner to the Customer, Brand & Marketing Advisory (CBMA) team.  Guy Wates joins Measure Protocol as Director of Operations and Programmatic. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com.  This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Cint: https://www.cint.com/blog/we-unveil-new-branding Dentsu Aegis Network: https://www.dentsuaegisnetwork.com/us/en/news-releases/dentsu-aegis-network-acquires-4cite-marketing-to-boost-merkles-identity-capability UX Planet: https://uxplanet.org/emotionally-attach-your-users-through-ux-46ec2cbd8b30  KPMG Australia: https://home.kpmg/au/en/home/media/press-releases/2020/01/four-new-senior-appointments-to-customer-brand-and-marketing-advisory-30-jan-2020.html  Measure Protocol: https://www.measureprotocol.com/blog/guy-wates-joins-the-measure-protocol-team  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

The Adobe Design Research and Strategy Team is Looking for Interns

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 3:42


Netscribes, a global data and insights firm, announces the expansion of its India delivery centers. This comes after the news of employing 1,000 people worldwide.   Tealium and Invoca announce a strategic partnership that enables organizations to combine customer data and conversational analytics insights in real-time. Why? To better inform contact center interactions and optimize the caller experience. The key insight here is that consumer insights is expanding into enablement functions.  MediaScience, a lab-based research specialist, opens a tech-focused qualitative division, HARK Connect, a focus group remote viewing software with revolutionary features. I find it fascinating that there is a new entrant into the space of focus group remote viewing. However, HARK Connect is being led by Elissa Moses, an influencer in consumer insights and the previous CEO of Neuro and Behavior Science at IPSOS.  BERA Brand Management, a brand measurement and consultancy, teams up with PeakEquity Partners and the Jim Stengel Company. This capital will enable BERA to grow its team, scale its brand intelligence platform and expand its global presence.  In Wo(man) vs Machine, today I’m offering a review of Aurelius. If you are a Market Research Qualie or User Experience Researchers, you need to give this tool a chance. Totally self funded, the founding team have been doing consumer research for over 15 years. Aurelius is an insights platform for unstructured data analytics focused on creating key insight accessibility and visibility.  For your free trial, check them out at… https://www.aureliuslab.com/ In human capital news, Eyeota appoints Marc Fanelli as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Development. Mike Dabadie will be serving as the CEO of Heart+Mind Strategies, meanwhile, previous CEO Dee Allsop will be on an 18-month sabbatical.  Finally in Jobs, the Adobe Design Research and Strategy team is looking for summer 2020 interns.   Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  HARK Connect: https://harkconnect.com/  Netscribes: https://www.netscribes.com/about-us/media/press-releases/netscribes-surpasses-1000-employee-milestone-expands-offices-across-india/ Eyeota: https://www.eyeota.com/news/eyeota-appoints-marc-fanelli-svp-strategic-partnerships Tealium: https://tealium.com/press-releases/tealium-and-invoca-partner-to-orchestrate-better-customer-experiences-and-maximize-marketing-roi/  Heart+Mind Strategies: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mike-dabadie-named-ceo-of-heartmind-strategies-as-it-enters-2nd-decade-300993132.html Adobe: https://adobe.design/jobs/jobpost-81940/  PR New Wire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bera-brand-management-closes-elite-partnerships-to-accelerate-global-growth-300995773.html  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams.

InCrowd ends 2019 with a Record Fourth-Quarter Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 2:20


Congratulations to InCrowd for ending 2019 with a record fourth-quarter performance and a continued strong growth, capping an extraordinary year as measured by revenue, customers, and market impact.  In human capital news, OpinionRoute appoints Rich Ratcliff as Chief Information Officer. Ratcliff previously served as the Senior Vice President for EIQ Research Solutions at EnsembleIQ. Konstantinos Spetsaris joins Analytic Partners as Senior Vice President. Spetsaris joins the company from Phasize, where he was managing partner, leading client insights and analytics.  OpinionWay appoints Philippe Cartallier as Director of International Development where he will be responsible for international studies and subsidiaries. Finally in shoutouts, in response to the Happy Market Research Podcast, R_K_IV says on the Apple Podcast app, “This podcast excels in both generating information conversations about key topics in the research/insights/data industry and letting the listeners get to know the guests.” Thank you so much for leaving your review. I really appreciate it. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  InCrowd: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/01/30/1977609/0/en/2019-Brings-InCrowd-Record-Growth-New-Leadership-and-Investment-Partner-SARORAS-Capital.html  OpinionRoute: https://www.opinionroute.com/press/opinionroute-announces-rich-ratcliff-as-chief-information-officer Analytic Partners: https://analyticpartners.com/  OpinionWay: https://www.opinion-way.com/en/ This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

SurveyGizmo Launches a Net Promoter Score Tool

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 2:37


SurveyGizmo launches a Net Promoter Score tool to help companies gain customer feedback. PRS IN VIVO launches LAB, a suite of innovative qualitative services, designed to Leverage Authentic Behavior from consumers. MRI-Simmons, an insights provider, and FourthWall Media, a leader in television analytics, partners to allow marketers in the television ecosystem to incorporate MRI-Simmons audiences in advanced TV campaigns. In human capital news, Zappi appoints Yvonne O’Brien as Executive Vice President. She previously served at Clear Channel, IPG, Havas Media Group, and as a freelance data strategist. Deepak Garkhel is promoted to Ipsos’ Operations Director for its’ APEC region. Meanwhile,  Pratim Thakurta will serve as the Head of Operations, and Kedar Padgaonkar will lead data processing. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  SurveyGizmo: https://www.surveygizmo.com/  PRS In Vivo: https://www.prs-invivo.com/2020/01/29/prs-in-vivo-announces-the-launch-of-lab/ MRI-Simmons:  https://www.mrisimmons.com/press/mri-simmons-fourthwall-media-partner-provide-custom-tv-audiences/ Yvonne O’Brien: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-o-brien-095a42a/  Zappi: https://www.zappi.io/  Ipsos: https://www.ipsos.com/en  This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Three Scholarships Available for the Advancing Research Conference

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 2:46


The University of Georgia’s Market Research Institute International is to host, "How to Increase the Impact of Research Results,” a webinar by Jeffrey Hunter, previous senior director of General Mills; and Jeffrey Henning, executive director of MRII. Rosenfeld Media is giving away three scholarships to researchers and students to attend the Advancing Research conference in New York City on March 30 and March 31.  There are more researchers focused on users, customers, and products than ever before, and those researchers’ needs are changing. Rosenfeld Media has already interacted with researchers through the Advancing Research community, which we curate, but wanted to learn more about who they are, where they work, and how they learn. And—as a conference-production company—we wanted to know what researchers seek from conference experiences. In human capital news, P-O Westerlund is appointed as CEO of Nepa AB. Walnut Unlimited appoints Anniki Sommerville as Associate Director in its qualitative team.  John Tan joins InnovateMR as the Chief Operating Officer. Congrats to you all and well wishes from us at Happy Market Research!  In jobs, YouTube’s UX Research Sciences team is looking to hire a UX Researcher based in San Bruno, California.  Finally, in shoutouts, Kenny Thompson says on the Apple Podcast app, “If you are a market researcher at any level in your career, this podcast is a must-listen.” Thank you so much for leaving your review Kenny. I really appreciate it. This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback is the leading software that enables researchers to interact with users, in real-time, and in contexts. Built from the ground up by some of the original Spotify engineers, Lookback is the best in class video screen share platform for User Experience and Market Researchers. Check them out at lookback.io.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  How we Researched and Designed the Advancing Research Conference: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/advancing-research-community/archive/how-we-researched-and-designed-the-advancing-research-conference/ Scholarship: http://bit.ly/2O6rAM6 Cision: https://news.cision.com/nepa-ab--publ-/r/p-o-westerlund-appointed-new-ceo,c3017377  Walnut Unlimited: https://twitter.com/WalnutUnlimited/status/1222155742406418432   John Tan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnttan/    This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Seven Lessons From a Market Research Professional of 40 years

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 3:15


Kantar joins The Valuable 500, the global movement putting disability on the business leadership agenda. More than 200 companies have now pledged to take a definitive stand on diversity encompassing disability in the workplace. The Association of Market and Social Research Organisations and ESOMAR Foundation collaborates to launch the Research Got Talent award competition, focused on encouraging young professionals to use research to address prominent social issues. In human vs. computer, Merrill Shugoll, President of Shugoll Research, shared seven lessons he has learned from being in the market research industry for 40 years.  Objectivity is key.Don’t get caught up in every new trend. Stay focused on what you do well.People may accept your invitation, but the incentive will ensure they show up. Homogeneity in focus groups can avoid hierarchies or tension in group dynamics. Qualitative and quantitative research work together. Make sure your clients understand the implications of their requests. Listen.  Don’t make the mistake of underestimating this list. Shugoll does a masterful job of telling us what we absolutely need to hear right now. Well done sir and thank you.  In human capital news, former Snap Head of U.S. Vertical Measurement, Cheryl Idell, is appointed as Chief Research Officer of WarnerMedia Entertainment & Direct-to-Consumer. Vision Critical appoints Efrem Ainsley as Chief Operating Officer.  Finally, in shoutouts, MSeltz says on the Apple Podcast app, “This is a fantastic listen for anyone in the insights field. I always feel like I’m in a silo in this world, and hearing from industry experts facing the same challenges as me is refreshing.” MSeltz, I heart you too! DM me on Twitter or LinkedIn. We’ve got a special gift for you.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news ESOMAR: http://www.esomarfoundation.org/research-got-talent-award-competition-to-help-address-social-issues-launches-in-australia/ Merrill Shugoll: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-lessons-learned-from-40-years-market-research-merrill-shugoll-prc/?trackingId=zR09wnnASYSi7Y0jAds%2BIA%3D%3D Warner Media: https://pressroom.warnermediagroup.com/us/media-release/cheryl-idell-named-evp-chief-research-officer-warnermedia-entertainment-direct?language_content_entity=en&_ga=2.262466252.1720884789.1580137329-1068450863.1580137329   Vision Critial: https://www.visioncritical.com/news-events/Vision-Critical-Appoints-Efrem-Ainsley-as-Chief-Operating-Officer   This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

A new Voice-Enabled Software for Survey Research Launches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 1:53


Phebi Inc. launches Phebi Insight, a new voice-enabled software for survey research that  improves respondent experiences and business results vai voice-enabling surveys. I continue to be bullish on voice surveys.  Successful companies continue to invest in insights. Weber Shandwick, one of the world's largest global public relations firms, announces the creation of its Global Intelligence division, which will allow the firm to deliver data-driven solutions to client partners. The division is comprised of more than 100 data scientists, analysts, and engineers around the world.  Christopher Martin, Chief Marketing Officer of FlexMR, releases an article on how to build a successful customer insights team. In human capital news, Sentient Decision Science appoints Clint Taylor as Chief Technology Officer.  Finally, in jobs, SurveyMonkey is looking to hire a Vice President of Product Marketing.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Phebi Inc.: https://www.phebi.ai/  Weber Shandwick: https://www.webershandwick.com/news/weber-shandwick-establishes-global-intelligence-division/  Christopher Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/building-successful-customer-insights-team-christopher-martin/ Clint Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclint/  SurveyMonkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/job-listings/?job_id=2038699 This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

User Experience Pitfalls to Avoid

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 2:13


UX Planet releases a two-part article highlighting what pitfalls to avoid in user research. Pitfalls to avoid include settling on poor sample quality and failing to consolidate background information.  InCrowd, which offers real-time market insights for the life sciences, has been named a winner in the 2020 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. Congrats to our friends at Delvinia on winning the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at the Insights Association’s CEO Summit in Miami. In events, SampleCon, an event for consumer insight professionals focused on research participants, has released its agenda. Schedule for February 3-5 in Atlanta, the event will cover trending topics such as the Voice Economy to normal, but important, issues like Sample Quality.  In human capital news, Founder and CEO of KJT Group, Kenneth Tomaszewski steps down as President after 13 years. He will be replaced by Michaela Gascon who will also serve as the Chief Operating Officer. Greg Munves, the Chief Executive Officer of 1010data, resigns. Inna Kuznetsova, Chief Operating Officer, will serve as the company’s interim CEO. Comscore promotes Carol Hinnant, a 15-year Comscore executive, to Chief Revenue Officer. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  UX Planet: https://uxplanet.org/pitfalls-to-avoid-in-user-research-b9c569de97d1 InCrowd: https://incrowdnow.com/press-release/incrowd-wins-2020-big-innovation-award/  KJT Group: https://kjtgroup.com/post_detail.asp?id=206  SampleCon: https://mailchi.mp/samplecon/samplecon-2020-keynote-announced-and-agenda-released 1010data: https://1010data.com/company/news-events/press-releases/1010data-names-inna-kuznetsova-as-interim-ceo/   Comscore: https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press-Releases/2020/1/Comscore-Executive-Carol-Hinnant-Promoted-to-Chief-Revenue-Officer This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Verto Analytics Closes $16 Million

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 2:59


Behavioral analytics platform, Verto Analytics, completes its new growth round of $16 million, adding momentum to strengthen its commercial operations, and continue research and development.  Confirmit, a global solutions provider for customer experience, employee experience, and market research has been named a Stevie Award Finalist for the Business Intelligence Solution category.  Clarus Commerce, a marketing and technology platform for premium loyalty program, has selected Medallia, a market leader in experience management, as its experience management platform of choice. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Clarivate Analytics, an insights and analytics company, is to acquire Decision Resources Group, a premier provider of high-value data, analytics and insights products and services to the healthcare industry.  In human capital news, Irwin Broh & Associates, a full-service marketing research company, appoints Michael Mitrano and Jackie Rousseau-Anderson to its Board of Directors. Finally, in jobs, DoorDash looking to hire two UX Research Leads.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Verto Analytics: https://vertoanalytics.com/verto-analytics-gains-16-million-in-latest-funding-boost/  Confirmit: https://www.confirmit.com/Company/News/  Medallia: https://www.medallia.com/press-release/clarus-commerce-chooses-medallia/   Clarivate Analytics: https://clarivate.com/news/clarivate-analytics-to-acquire-decision-resources-group-creating-a-leading-global-provider-of-data-driven-solutions-to-the-life-sciences-industry/  Scalehouse: https://www.scalehouse.consulting/irwin-broh-associates-names-jackie-rousseau-anderson-to-its-board-of-directors/   DoorDash: https://boards.greenhouse.io/doordash/jobs/1251863  This Episode’s Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io.

Explain Market Research Sells 75% of its Shares

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 2:23


David Shiel, the founder of market research agency, Explain Market Research, sells his 75% shareholding stake. The announcement comes after continuously gaining new contract and year on year growth.  The NPD Group partners with FeliCa Networks to launch its enhanced foodservice receipt tracking service in Japan. The receipt tracking capabilities will help clients in the foodservice industry attain insights into consumer behavior.  PwC is to join the Qualtrics Partner Network. The partnership expands PwC’s existing SAP relationship and enables organizations who use the Qualtrics XM Platform to leverage PwC’s methodology “Return on Experience.” In human capital news, DVJ Insights expands with the opening of an office in Hamburg, which will be led by newly appointed Managing Partners, Erk Maassen and Stephan Knäble. Former UK Managing Director at Kadence International, Greg Clayton, joins Ipsos Mori as Senior Client Officer. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Explain Market Research: https://www.explainresearch.co.uk/our-latest/post/management-buyout-for-successful-explain-market-research/ NPD Group: https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/2020/the-npd-group-launches-its-foodservice-receipt-tracking-service-in-japan/ Qualtrics: https://www.qualtrics.com/news/pwc-joins-the-qualtrics-partner-network/  DVJ Insights: https://www.dvj-insights.com/office-germany/  Greg Clayton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-clayton-174b593/?originalSubdomain=uk  This Episode’s Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Lookback. Lookback provides the tools to help UX teams to interact with real users, in real time, and in real contexts. It's Lookback's mission to humanize technology by bridging the gap between end users and product teams. Lookback's customers range from one man teams building web and app experiences to the world's largest research organizations, collectively ensuring that humanity is at the core of every product decision. For more info, including demos of Lookback's offering, please visit www.lookback.io. 

Marcel Slavenburg Publishes Five Tips on how to add Automation to Market Research

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 1:50


Insights Association kicks off the 2020 CEO Summit in Miami today. The three-day event features speaking sessions from Insight Association’s new CEO, Melanie Courtright, Sir Martin Sorrell, and many more.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Breaking Blue Research and sister company, Cello Health Insight, formally mergers. The merger brings specialist expertise that will strengthen Cello Health Insight’s overall business insights and analytics. In posts vs. tech, Marcel Slavenburg Senior Director of SKIM, publishes, “Five tips on how to add automation to market research.”  The white paper discusses their John Henry experiment where they launched “(Wo)man vs. Machine”, a head-to-head competition between human researchers and automation technology. Each team was tasked with analysing self-recorded consumer videos using different research methodologies. One team had access to automated tools, while the other team of SKIM researchers relied on traditional human methods of analysis. In human capital news, Matt Michaud joins, RS IN VIVO, a BVA Group Company, as the Senior Vice President of Head of Behavioral Qualitative. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: Insights Association: https://www.insightsassociation.org/conference/2020-ceo-summit  Cello Health Insight: https://cellohealth.com/us/news/breaking-blue-research-joins-cello-health-insight/ PRS IN VIVO:  https://www.prs-invivo.com/2020/01/20/prs-in-vivo-appoints-matt-michaud-as-senior-vp-head-of-behavioral-qualitative/ Marcel Slavenburg Senior Director of SKIM: https://www.researchworld.com/ai-friend-or-foe-five-tips-on-how-to-add-automation-to-market-research/ John Henry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_(folklore)

GreenBook Announces Top Full-Service Market Research Agencies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 1:13


GreenBook announces Ipsos, GfK, Harte Hanks, Westat, and more as the leaders in full-service market research agencies. To see the rest of the list, be sure to check out our show notes.  Huy Truong, Product Design Manager at Manabie, dives deep into how to conduct Heuristic Evaluation efficiently. The method helps find usability problems in a user interface design.  In human capital news, former GfK employee, Alexander Levine, has been appointed as research manager at Beesy Strategy, a behavioral science insights agency. Sara Wesolowski joins Owl Solutions as Director of Programming. Wesolowski previously served at Dynata for 17 years.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: GreenBook: https://greenbookblog.org/2020/01/15/market-leaders-deep-dive-full-service-agencies/ Alexander Levine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-levine-60595588/  Owl Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/owl-solutions-llc_welcome-sara-activity-6623966778592686080-TD8X  UX Planet: https://uxplanet.org/efficient-ways-to-conduct-heuristic-evaluation-for-your-agile-product-137a4ae4f52d

OpinionRoute and DeviceForensIQ Partners

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 1:51


Sawtooth Software, the founders of online conjoint surveys and analytics, has an upcoming webinar by Aaron Hill common research pitfalls including Survey Design Pitfalls, Testing Pitfalls, Analysis Pitfalls, and Properly Using Market Simulators. The webinar is on Thursday, January 30, 2020.  ThinkNow, a technology-driven cultural insights agency, relaunches ThinkNow ConneKt, their proprietary audience planning, and segmentation tool.  OpinionRoute and DeviceForensIQ partners to launch CleanID, a web service that combats survey respondent fraud, respondent duplication and creates transparency in the research process. Fortune names SurveyMonkey as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area in 2020.  In human capital news, ThinkGen, a global pharmaceutical market research and consultancy firm appoints former president, Noah Pines as CEO. Meanwhile, Bart Weiner will serve as the new president.  Methodify appoints two to it’s U.S. Division — Kwami Lewis as Managing Director, and Brett Cohen as the Director of Sales. Finally, in jobs, Edmodo, a San Mateo based learning platform for K-12 educators is looking to expand our research team from one to two!  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: ThinkGen: https://think-gen.com/wp-content/uploads/Bart-Weiner-press-release.pdf  OpinionRoute: https://www.opinionroute.com/press/opinionroute-announces-launch-of-cleanid  Methodify: http://www.delvinia.com/methodify-accelerates-us-growth-two-senior-hires/ SurveyMonkey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/mp/surveymonkey-ranked-fortunes-best-workplaces-bay-area/ Edmodo UX Job: https://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/edmodo/job/oTuWbfwe?__jvst=Career+Site

Market Research Podcast Awards Launches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 2:03


Catalina and Koupon partner to provide C-store retailers and CPGs with a more holistic understanding of cross-channel consumer purchase behaviors. According to NACS, 83% of items purchased in a C-store are consumed within an hour, making C-stores an ideal channel for product trial. Catalina’s database will enable Koupon to deliver personalized offers at scale through the C-store channel. GreenBook and Little Bird Marketing have launched the Market Research Podcast Awards. Nominations are due February 15, and voting will be open February 16 through March 31. Your nomination of this show or our sister podcast, Happy Market Research, would be appreciated.  PureSpectrum introduces PureScore, a scoring system that evaluates respondent quality based on their profile, past behavior, and current behavior. This innovation has been spearheaded by Mark Menig, an OG in digital fingerprinting and respondent quality best practices.  In human capital news, Delvinia’s CEO, Adam Froman, joins the Marketing Research Education Foundation board of directors.   Potentiate, an Australian-based Human Experience company appoints Leonard (“Lenny”) Murphy as their Strategic Corporate Development Advisor. Former senior user experience researcher at PayPal, Kristen Guth, joins Reddit as the Head of Research.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: Catalina: https://www.catalina.com/news/press-releases/catalina-and-koupon-form-partnership-to-deliver-richer-shopper-insights-targeting-and-cross-channel-measurement/ Little Bird Marketing: https://info.littlebirdmarketing.com/mr-podcast-award  PureSpectrum: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purespectrum/  Potentiate: https://www.potentiate.com/Latest-Insights/Leonard-Murphy-appointed-as-Strategic-Corporate-Development-Advisor-for-Potentiate/Latest-Insight-Details  Kristen Guth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenguth/

Microsoft and dunnhumby Announce a Global Strategic Partnership

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 3:02


Microsoft and dunnhumby announce their global strategic partnership where dunnhumby will move its customer insights products to Azure, Microsoft’s cloud platform.  This from Clare Barclay, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft UK:  “Retailers sit on vast amounts of data but often struggle to create meaningful insights for themselves or their suppliers. Through this strategic partnership, retailers across the globe will benefit from the powerful intelligence that dunnhumby delivers through its market-leading tools with the scale, security and speed-to-market that has become synonymous with the Azure platform.” Why is this so important? Incorporation of external data into primary data is a meaningful trend.  In Tool & Post news, we are researchers. We do this because we love it...and we get paid because we are good at it.  This segment highlights happenings in tech or knowledge. Sometimes it’ll be directly in the crosshairs of market research and sometimes it’ll simply be relevant.  Today, Josh LaMar, posted a must-read for consumer insight professionals titled, “A Fundamental Truth of User-Centered Design that is Simple, yet Forgotten.”  This article directly addresses the importance of understanding the context of usage of a product or service vs. just the product or service. As an early ethnographer at Microsoft, he lets us all draw from his experience.  In human capital news, one of the most interesting hires I’ve seen this year, Vision Critical naming Nicole Kealey as New Chief Strategy Officer. Why is she so interesting? Because Kealey was with Adobe for 13 years before joining SAP in 2012. For me, this hire points to Vision Critical’s continued investment in customer experience and keeps them in close connection with customers, competition and partners, e.g. Adobe.  Kealey, good luck and we look forward to your continued contribution to our space.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: dunnhumby: https://www.dunnhumby.com/about-us/news/Microsoft_and_dunnhumby_Strike_Global_Strategic_Partnership_to_Transform_5.9_trillion_Retail_Market  Vision Critical: https://www.visioncritical.com/news-events/vision-critical-welcomes-nicole-kealey-as-new-chief-strategy-officer  Josh LaMar: A Fundamental Truth of User-Centered Design that is Simple, yet forgotten https://medium.com/@joshlamar/a-fundamental-truth-of-user-centered-design-that-is-simple-yet-forgotten-d65d17265257

A Cannabis Insights Firm Launches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 1:40


Los Angeles-based cannabis insights firm, Oasis Intelligence, launches. The firm offers brand marketers in the cannabis and hemp industry unprecedented access to consumer insights at scale. Jesse Itzkowitz, Senior Vice President of Behavioral Science Center at Ipsos NA, releases an article on GreenBook, sharing how you can capture and engage a shopper’s attention. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Nielsen acquires Precima, an industry-leading, SaaS-based provider of powerful retail and customer data applications and analytics. In human capital news, pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies, appoints Geoff Painter as Chief Insights Officer. He previously served more than 20 years at PepsiCo.   Beano Studios appoints former Pineapple Lounge UK Managing Director, Pete Maginn, as Director of Insight.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: Oasis Intelligence: https://oasisintelligence.com  GreenBook: https://greenbookblog.org/2020/01/10/drive-perceptions-of-value-through-in-store-pricing-signage/ Nielsen: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-releases/2020/nielsen-acquires-merchandising-and-analytics-solutions-leader-precima/  Beano Studios: https://www.beanostudios.com/post/beano-studios-strengthens-insight-team   pladis: https://www.pladisglobal.com/news_items/pladis-appoints-geoff-painter-as-chief-insights-officer/

Practical Advice from Conifer Research and Women in Research

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 2:53


Have a great idea? Conifer Research offers us all some practical advice about slowing down to go faster. And I quote, “Jumping to conclusions too early is like drinking OJ before brushing your teeth. We’ve all done it, and it never end well. Next time you think you’ve got the answer, stop and park your ideas on the side to allow yourself time to fully understand the problem.” Fortunately, we took this advice before starting MRx News. You can read all about our origin story in next week’s Newsletter.  WIRe Toronto Event Lead Barb Paszyn along with fellow women research executives from around the world released a blow about what they've learned and experienced during WIRe networking events. My favorite was from Rebecca Brooks.  “Our panelists that spoke on recruiting reminded us of the value of treating respondents like real people. People are complicated and fascinating and so much more than demos or $3 CPIs.”  Indi Young has opened up a course on recognizing patterns in unstructured data that remove confirmation and cognitive bias. It's verb-forward and very powerful. As CES 2020 is winding down, there has been a lot of chatter by your fellow insight professionals around the intersection between consumer insights and leading tech.  One emerging them is the adoption of audio. Audible published this ad on youtube.  Set in a busy train station, Temptations opens with a woman seen killing time before she catches her train. After receiving a notification, various applications pop up and buzz distractingly around her. Podcasts are projected to grow by 3x in 2020 according to the BBC. Happily, we offer a podcast to help occupy your unwanted quiet between moments. if you are looking to spend less time on your apps...tune into Happy Market Research.  And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: WIRe: https://twitter.com/WomenInResearch/status/1215656133932855296  Indi Young: https://indiyoung.com/advanced-training-cultivating-patterns Music:  Temptation by Audible UK - Audiobooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJqhVa6q6g&feature=youtu.be

BDI Research acquires ThinkPhar

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 1:56


A Customer Experience Management firm, Digitell.me, has launched out of Germany. The company’s co-founders, Christopher Morasch, Ted Osammor, and Ole Scharpe have deep backgrounds in market research and experience management. Watchout Medalia and Qualtrics! If Digitell.me is like Quantilope…you are going to have a problem. Twitter Product Designer, Cathy Heng, released an article highlighting five things she has learned throughout her career. Lessons include knowing when to say goodbye, sharing and gaining visibility, getting a mentor, building relationships, and remembering to focus on what you want. In today’s mergers and acquisitions, BDI Research, Schlesinger Group’s Spain brand, acquires ThinkPhar, a qualitative research consultancy specializing in healthcare. Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, acquires Orb Intelligence, a digital business identity, and firmographic data provider. In human capital news, Kantar appoints Chris Morley as the Managing Director of UK, Ireland, and the U.S.A, for the Worldpanel division; and Dom Boyd as the Managing Director of Offer for the UK Insights division. Lara M. Oerter will now be serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Avenu Insights & Analytics. She previously served as the COO for PrecisionHawk and Senior Vice President with Blackboard. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online:Email: jamin@happymr.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazilTwitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online:Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxpLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearchFacebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxpWebsite: www.happymr.com Sources: Digitell.me: https://www.digitell.me/en/ UX Planet: https://uxplanet.org/lessons-learnt-doing-ux-for-3-years-924391915c9f Schlesinger Group: https://www.schlesingergroup.com/en/thinkphar-acquisition-spain/ Dun & Bradstreet: https://www.dnb.com/perspectives/newsroom/dun-bradstreet-acquires-orb-intelligence.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismorley/?originalSubdomain=uk Avenu Insights & Analytics: https://www.avenuinsights.com/2020/01/09/avenu-insights-analytics-announces-lara-oerter-as-new-chief-operating-officer/

Accelerant Research Releases the Results of their Streaming Service Survey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 1:56


For you industry event coupon clippers, the non-profit, Women in Research, has a discount code for Merlien Institute’s Qual 360, for 20% off, use WIRE20 when you register.  Accelerant Research releases the results of their Streaming Service Survey. Netflix is still the undisputed leader at 70%, but Disney Plus is gaining. Which streaming service does this podcaster have? Glad you asked. Find out in our show notes.  C+R Research releases a blog post on, “5 benefits to a collaborative culture, and why it works so well,” for them. Because none of you are going to click the link and I think their 5 are worth noting:  One person can’t think of everythingWe all have a unique perspectiveIt helps us growIt’s more efficient Oh, and you’ll find a link to the 5th in our show notes and our weekly free newsletter.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Ebiquity, a leading independent marketing and media consultancy announce the acquisition of Digital Decisions, a digital media monitoring, and optimization service.  In human capital news, Comscore Hires Rentrak's Yazdani as Adviser to the CEO. Research for Humans announces Jack Naylor has joined them as a consultant from Kantar. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Merlien Institute’s Qual360: https://qual360.com/ Accelerant Research: https://www.accelerantresearch.com/blog/streaming-service-survey-results  WIRe: https://www.womeninresearch.org  C+R Research: https://www.crresearch.com/blog/benefits-collaborative-culture?utm_content=111463059&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-221508991 Ebiquity: https://www.ebiquity.com/news-insights/blog/ebiquity-acquires-digital-media-monitoring-firm-digital-decisions/ Research for Humans: https://www.flood.partners/  Comscore: https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press-Releases/2020/1/Veteran-Information-Technology-Innovator-Amir-Yazdani-Joins-Comscore

Ipsos is Named as UKOM’s New Supplier

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 1:38


Online audience measurement body, UKOM, has named Ipsos as their new supplier, starting in January 2021. Measure Protocol has added 2 million pounds to its funding, led by Dynata and Blockchain Valley Ventures. Steve Henke of Harpeth Marketing, a Marketing & Sales Solutions firm targeting the Market Research Industry, posts on Twitter, “I'm really getting excited! Our SELLER-DOER WORKSHOP kicks-off [online] this Friday! And there's still time left to register. Just sayin'!” In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Escalent acquires Javelin Strategy & Research, a research-based advisory firm that helps its clients make informed decisions in a digital financial world. In human capital news, Cambridge Market Research has a new CEO! The former Managing Director of Future Thinking, Adele Gritten, will now be serving as their Chief Executive Officer. Ian Griffiths has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer at Kantar. He will begin on January 16. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  UKOM: https://ukom.uk.net/newsandviews/169-ipsos-named-as-ukom-research-supplier-from-2021.php  Measure Protocol: https://www.dynata.com/press/measure-protocol-announces-new-funding-to-advance-its-blockchain-powered-marketplace-for-person-based-data/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adele-gritten-7a477822/?originalSubdomain=uk   Kantar: https://www.kantar.com/company-news/CFO-appointment  Escalent: https://escalent.co/news/escalent-acquires-javelin-strategy-research/

Nielsen Partners with Nexstar Media Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 1:52


In conjunction with University of Georgia, Market Research Institute International launches a new course covering the basics of qualitative market research. If you are just getting started or looking to expand your consumer insights tool kit, this is the course for you.  Nielsen and Nexstar Media Group announces a multi-year agreement where Nielsen will provide Nexstar with rating services for their local television stations, digital subchannels, as well as national ratings for WGN America and Antenna TV. IRI launches IRI Lift for Pinterest. With IRI Lift, advertisers who publish campaigns onto Pinterest will have the ability to measure the impact of their campaigns on driving offline sales.  Conscore’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chair, Bill Livek, is to present at 22nd Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 15th.  In human capital news, Analytic Partners has appointed Kathy Bachmann as the general manager of the Americas. Peter Headridge, former Kellogg’s VP and CSM director, has been named Chief Operating Officer at Campden BRI.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  Market Research Institute International: https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/courses/market-research/qualitative-market-research Nielsen: https://ir.nielsen.com/investor-relations/shareholder-information/press-releases/Press-Release-Details/2020/Nexstar-Media-Group-And-Nielsen-Enter-Into-Multi-Year-Measurement-Services-Agreement/default.aspx   IRI Worldwide: https://www.iriworldwide.com/en-US/News/Press-Releases/IRI-to-Launch-IRI-Lift-for-Pinterest-Marketing-Optimization-Solution  Comscore: https://www.comscore.com/Insights/Press-Releases/2020/1/Comscore-to-Present-at-Needham-Growth-Conference Analytic Partners: https://analyticpartners.com/news-blog/2020/01/kathy-bachmann-joins-analytic-partners-as-gm-of-the-americas/ Campden BRI: https://www.campdenbri.co.uk/pr/new-staff.php

Top UX Research Conferences to Attend in 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 1:55


IRI has been selected to join Facebook’s Marketing Mix Modeling Program. This will allow IRI to offer their clients insights about the performance of their total marketing spend, in which a portion is spent on Facebook.  GreenBook released an article sharing five reasons why you should enable voice in your surveys — one of the five is “Preventing Fraud in Market Research.” To find out why you should be adding voice, visit greenbookblog.org. There has been growth in the number of Consumer Insight events.  Which one should you go to? Today, Kathryn Brooksheir, a UX Researcher at Indeed, published her point of view for User Experience Research on Medium. You can find a link to the post in our show notes or search for Top UX Research Conferences in 2020.  Happy Market Research will attend one UXRConf, and, if budget permits, one other event. If you have a recommendation, please drop our show host, that’s me, and email at jamin@happymr.com.  In human capital news, Andrew Hawn rejoins Maru/Matchbox as the Managing Director of Technology after spending two years at MetaForesight and Sparks & Honey. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news. We hope you had a pleasant time off and safe travels as we all conclude this holiday season.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: IRI Worldwide: https://www.iriworldwide.com/en-US/News/Press-Releases/IRI-Joins-Marketing-Mix-Modeling-Program-on-Facebook GreenBook: https://greenbookblog.org/2020/01/02/5-reasons-why-its-time-to-voice-enable-your-surveys/ Kathryn Brooksheir: https://uxdesign.cc/top-ux-research-conferences-to-attend-in-2020-7194bb878a8c Maru/Matchbox: https://marumatchbox.com/press_release/marumatchbox-appoints-strategic-advisory-leader-technology/ 

Dynata is Awarded a Patent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 1:29


The U.S. Patent and Trade Office has awarded Dynata, a first-party data and insights platform, a patent for connecting first, second- and third-party data sources.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, Bruin Sports Capital is to acquire a majority stake in WPP’s Two Circles. With the acquisition, Two Circles will be able to increase its offering to clients; look into scaling in new markets; and continue to invest its machine-learning-driven tech stack.  In human capital news, Peter Horst has been named PSB’s Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6.  DVJ Insights has appointed Michèle van Waterschoot to strengthen the company’s international consultancy teams in the UK and Netherlands.  Nielsen is set to look for a new Chief Financial Officer. This comes after the resignation of Chief Financial Officer and COO David Anderson. Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: Dyanta: https://www.dynata.com/press/dynata-awarded-patent-for-connected-data-capabilities/  Two Circles: https://twocircles.com/us-en/articles/bruin-sports-capital-two-circles/ PSB Research: https://www.psbresearch.com/peter-horst-named-chief-executive-officer-of-psb/  DVJ Insights: https://dvj-insights.com/dvj-insights-strengthens-itself-with-the-assignment-michele-waterschoot  Nielsen: https://ir.nielsen.com/investor-relations/shareholder-information/press-releases/Press-Release-Details/2019/Nielsen-Announces-CFO-Transition-Process-Reaffirms-2019-Financial-Guidance/default.aspx

J.D. Power Merges with Autodata Solutions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 2:19


Project X, an out-of-home (OOH) advertising agency, launches an analytics dashboard, enabling advertisers to maintain their OOH advertisement campaigns. The new dashboard allows their clients to monitor their campaigns similar to how they would be able to if using a Google or Facebook advertisement manager. Corporate clients with the Reputation House now have the ability to analyze public opinion online, through the agency's new app, ION. The app allows clients to take action towards negative opinions before the comments start affecting a brand’s image.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, J.D. Power is to merge with Autodata Solutions. The two combined will provide clients with consumer analytics to the automotive industry, as well as new and pre-owned automobile transactional tools, data, and vehicle feature information. DataRobot, a leader in enterprise AI, is to acquire Paxata, a startup company that aims to, “transform data into information on-demand to empower every person, process and system to be more intelligent.” In human capital news, Enero Group’s CEO, Matthew Melhuish has stepped down from his position. He will be leaving in March. Richard McDonald joins Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) as CEO. He previously served as the President of Epsilon and will be replacing David Selby.  Garrett Gil de Rubio, a P2Sample executive, has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Client Development at Cint.  Find links to these stories in our show notes. For more detailed commentary, be sure to signup for our weekly newsletter at www.happymr.com. And that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources: Media Post: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/344867/project-x-unveils-advanced-ooh-analytics-suite.html Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005624/en/ J.D. Power: https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/merger-announcement?src=homepage Paxata: https://www.paxata.com/press-release/paxata-acquired-by-datarobot/?utm_source=paxataweb&utm_medium=homebanner&utm_campaign=FY19Paxata&utm_content=announcement Enero Group: https://www.enero.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ASX-Announcement-23-December-2019-Resignation-of-CEO.pdf  Schafer Condon Carter: https://schafercondoncarter.com/news/schafer-condon-carter-scc-names-richard-mcdonald-ceo-and-elevates-david-selby-co-chairman-and-chief-product-officer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggdr/  

Kantar Appoints a new CEO to its N.A. Media Division

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 1:47


It’s December 23, 2019 and in today’s marketing research news, TiVo merges with Xperi; Invoke adds a new feature to its platform; and Kantar appoints a new CEO to its North America Media Division.  Deloitte Digital launches the Lift Acceleration Program, a joint global strategic program with Adobe. The program aims to give organizations a, “true single view of the customer, higher customer engagement and superior business performance.” Invoke Solutions has added a new real-time translation feature to its platform that supports 20 languages.  In today’s mergers and acquisitions, TiVo, the entertainment technology and TV data provider, will now be known as, Xperi. The name switch came after announcing a merge with Xperi, an audio, imaging and computing technology company.  Ipsos and Alchemy-RX, a strategic marketing agency, announces a new partnership aiming to expand client access to experts. CEO and Chairman of Ipsos North America say, “The approach and hands-on growth experiences that the Alchemy-RX team brings will allow us to be even more effective at turning insight into tangible growth strategies for our clients.” In human capital news, Pete Rumpel will now serve as Kantar’s Chief Executive Officer for the Media Division in North America. Nielsen adds two to its senior team — Laurie Lovett as Chief Human Resources Officer; and Christopher Taft as SVP Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Additionally, Nancy Tellem joins Nielsen’s Board of Directors, and that’s your daily briefing of marketing research news.  Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil Find Us Online: Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com Sources:  PR Newswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deloitte-launches-lift-acceleration-program-focused-on-helping-businesses-improve-customer-acquisition-growth-and-profitability-300970972.html  Invoke: https://invoke.com/invoke-introduces-real-time-translations-delivering-value-for-global-brands-with-global-customers/ Xperi: https://investor.xperi.com/news/news-details/2019/Xperi-and-TiVo-to-Combine-Creating-a-Leader-in-Consumer--Entertainment-Technology-and-IP-Licensing/default.aspx Ipsos: https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news-polls/Ipsos-Alchemy-RX-Enter-New-Partnership Kanta: https://www.kantarmedia.com/us/newsroom/press-releases/kantar-names-rumpel-ceo-media-division-north-america Nielsen: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-releases/2019/nielsen-names-new-chief-human-resources-officer-laurie-lovett/ Nielsen: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-releases/2019/nancy-tellem-joins-nielsen-board-of-directors/ 

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