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From the Editor in Chief
From the Editor in Chief – Spring 2022
In 2015 when I joined the VIEWS team, I was looking for a way to engage with QRCA and was intrigued with the VIEWS committee. I vividly remember my call with then-Editor-in-Chief Kay Corry Aubrey and how passionate she was about working on the VIEWS publication. She quickly sold me on the idea that this was the committee for me. Who knew then that I would be given the opportunity to helm the publication, which I’m so excited about—thus launching me into this new adventure. […]
Podcasts
Interview with Liz Van Patten
Liz Van Patten is a veteran qualitative research consultant with more than 25 years’ experience discovering insights for dozens of client companies, advertising agencies, […]
Schools of Thought
From Qual Insights to Place Branding: How a Small Northern Swedish Town Became a Hotspot for Talent Attraction
In the northern reaches of Sweden, the winter sun barely graces the sky, yet the small city of Skellefteå is attracting new residents by the thousands. With a combination of rural charm, a shift in work-life values, and the rise of green industries, Skellefteå is experiencing a population surge. Once a town struggling with depopulation, it’s now a hub for innovation, thanks to its creative “Sorry Sweden” campaign, driven by qualitative research. This transformation highlights the power of place branding and the growing importance of attracting talent to meet the demands of emerging industries. […]