While live events like trade shows have been very effective for B2B marketers in the past, resulting in sustained growth of the market in recent years, 2020 has been an entirely different story. Due to social distancing restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak...
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Data Hub: Coronavirus and Marketing [Updated]
Let's take an updated look at how marketers and consumers are dealing with this crisis. The below is a curated list of data that we've gathered in recent weeks, but with news about the global spread of the coronavirus and its effects on consumers and businesses...
These Are Perceived to be the World’s Most Innovative Market Research Suppliers in 2020
Although market research buyers’ and suppliers’ optimism about the industry remains steady despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest GRIT report [access page] shows that the research industry is not expected to emerge from the pandemic unscathed. Indeed, the number of...
In-House Marketers Are Focusing on Existing Strengths Amid the Pandemic
The majority (58%) of in-house marketers think that selling existing products and services will be extremely important over the next 6 to 12 months, while fewer (43%) say the same about selling new products. These are just some of the findings from a recent report...
Nearly Half of Consumers Would Change Their Purchase Behavior as a Form of Feedback
More than 8 in 10 (85%) consumers share their opinion with brands by taking surveys, making this the most popular method of giving feedback. A recent report [download page] from DISQO shares this and other insights into how and why consumers choose to make their voice...
Marketers See Usefulness of Research Tactics, but Lag in Self-Reported Skill Sets
Nine in 10 (91%) marketers consider market research to be beneficial to marketing, but that doesn't mean all marketers feel that they are good at executing research practices. A recent report [download page] from S2 Research finds that one-third (34%) consider...
Buyers Say Insights Suppliers Need to Up Their Game in Some Key Areas
In some respects, there's good news for market research providers, as insight and analytics buyers' overall satisfaction with them increased last year, from 49% in 2018 to 55% in 2019, per findings from the latest Greenbook Industry Trends (GRIT) report. However,...
These Are the Largest Market Research Companies in the US
Nielsen continues to be by far the largest US market research company, outstripping its nearest competitor in US research revenues by a more than 2:1 margin, according to the 2019 GreenBook Market Leaders Report. In 2018 Nielsen's US revenues surpassed $3.8 billion,...
These Are the Capabilities CMOs Feel Are Most Vital to Support Their Marketing Strategies
Amidst growing concerns about the economy and fears of a global recession, a recent report [download page] from Gartner shows that marketers are remaining upbeat and optimistic about the impact of the business environment on marketing performance. An overwhelming...
These Are Considered the World’s Most Innovative Market Research Suppliers
The majority of buyers and suppliers of market research have a positive outlook about the industry. Indeed, the latest GRIT report [access page] indicates that 7 in 10 of those purchasing market research have an upbeat view (16% 'very optimistic' and 54% 'optimistic')...
Emerging Market Research Techniques Seeing Higher Levels of Adoption
When marketers think of market research, surveys are likely to be the approach that comes first to mind. But the latest Greenbook Industry Trends (GRIT) report illustrates there is a wide and growing toolbox available for researchers with many new emerging...
Almost Half of Consumers Report Having Abandoned A Customer Feedback Survey. Why?
Some 44% of consumers across the US, UK and Australia say they've abandoned a customer feedback survey without completing it, according to a recent study from Medallia [download page]. The report suggests that survey design - and the channels through which feedback...
How Do Journalists Feel About PR Pros?
Only about one-third consider company PR pros to be credible sources for their reporting.
How is Signal Loss Impacting Ad Spending Plans?
More than 3 in 4 ad buyers are adjusting their programmatic vs. direct strategies.
Brands Aren’t Just Targeting Young People with Influencers
Youth are still the predominant target for influencers, but as the industry matures, the target audience may be shifting.
Buyers Say Insights Suppliers Need to Up Their Game in Some Key Areas
In some respects, there's good news for market research providers, as insight and analytics buyers' overall...
These Are the Largest Market Research Companies in the US
Nielsen continues to be by far the largest US market research company, outstripping its nearest competitor in US...
These Are the Capabilities CMOs Feel Are Most Vital to Support Their Marketing Strategies
Amidst growing concerns about the economy and fears of a global recession, a recent report [download page] from...