The Russian invasion of Ukraine in spring 2022 has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. This article shares the stories of market researchers involved in relief efforts, while also discussing a disaster response model and empathy theories to explore how these events contribute to our understanding of empathy. […]
Reviewer Pam Goldfarb Liss explains why Tell Me More about That by Rob Volpe is a wonderfully engaging and personal book on empathy; the helpful anecdotes show good examples of how empathy is put to practice in both life and work. […]
I don’t have a green thumb, and while my husband gets all the credit for our many thriving plants indoors, we struggle with our outdoors landscaping. So, a friend who is obsessed with gardening is helping us visualize some problem areas outside to provide us with a renewed sense of surroundings for our home. She doesn’t just plant and enjoy. Rather, she is constantly trying new plants, moving things around in her yard, and learning as she goes—all the while enjoying a refreshed look at beauty all the time. […]
QRCA President Roben Allong speaks to how qualitative researchers have remained the tuning fork for human connection—helping brands continue to meet consumers where they are. […]
Pat Sabena’s autobiography tells how she succeeded in qualitative research and in life, overcoming many challenges. Jay Zaltzman was inspired by her book and thinks it has important lessons for those getting started in the marketing field. […]
Kay Corry Aubrey reviews 97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know. QRCA member and UXer Dan Berlin edited this highly insightful and absorbable collection of short essays by seasoned UX practitioners on a vast range of UX topics. […]
Three seasoned qualitative researchers provide tips for staying on top of the rapidly-evolving market research industry, including new techniques, specialties, tools, and methodologies that are redefining the industry as we know it. […]
Data security expert Jessica Santos provides qualitative researchers with tips to navigate the fast-changing data privacy landscape, using practical examples. […]
By Roben Allong, Lightbeam Communications (M/WBE), New York, New York, robena@lightbeamnyc.com Welcome to Another Fantastic Issue of VIEWS! I am honored to be the […]
Every year, Marketing Brainology conducts a Super Bowl study that measures an average of 40 participants’ reactions to commercials using a three-step process—leveraging EEG, eye-tracking, and in-depth interviews. These processes are done consecutively on the same day, to capture participants’ raw reactions to the ads, as these reactions have the potential to fade or be forgotten as time passes. […]
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