Mobile Apps for Travelers Sep 25, 2008
Drew Breunig, digital strategist at Ammo Marketing, a market research firm that covers the proliferation of these services, says business travelers soon will have hundreds from which to choose. "These devices and applications will eventually be so ubiquitous that they will lay an invisible data layer over cities, where people plan, interact, and converse," he says. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Sep 25, 2008
As of mid-April, they rose to 45 cents, said Rick Kment, an analyst at DTN, a market research firm in Omaha. Corn, the main ingredient in ethanol, rose from $2. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
Your insurance policy is probably safe Sep 25, 2008
Although there is no national rating system, various market research companies rate insurers, based on their financial health ... You can also find out an insurance companys balance sheet by looking at its quarterly reports, which are often posted on a companys Web site, said Nell Newton, healthcare and insurance industry editor at market research firm Hoovers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Sep 25, 2008
The company was also boostedby a report from market research firm iSuppli saying the iPhone was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in July. Coverflow works exceptionaly well done to the UK engineers that allowed this to happen. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Analyst: Feds will limit Google-Yahoo pact Sep 25, 2008
She says now that based on her market research and conversations with Yahoo insiders, the feds will likely limit the agreement in a way that keeps Yahoo s take to her estimates. Filed under , , , | | CNNMoney. (CNNMoney.com)
Kermit Baker Sep 25, 2008
The Architecture Billings Index, produced by the institute s economics and market research group, is derived from a monthly survey asking participants whether their billings increased, decreased or stayed the same in the month that just ended. According to the proportion of respondents choosing each option, a score is generated, which represents an index value for each month. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Breastfeeding Failure Highlighted by China's Milk Scandal, WHO's Chan Says Sep 25, 2008
released the most new food and drink products for babies in the Asia-Pacific region in the past year, according to Mintel International Group Ltd., a London-based market research company. Nestle said breast milk is best for babies and consumers consult a doctor or clinic before deciding to use infant formula, according to the Vevey, Switzerland-based company's Web site. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Protein Research Marketing Insights Sep 24, 2008
Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- BioInformatics, LLC (), the leading market research and consulting firm serving the life science industry, announces the publication of its latest report, "Protein Research: Strategies for Marketing to Chemists and Biologists." A joint effort between BioInformatics, LLC and the American Chemical Society, the report is designed to help suppliers of protein research tools and technologies identify workflow patterns and applications, discover unmet technology needs and... (PR Newswire)
Creating a pipeline of talent Sep 24, 2008
Herman Jones, president of North Side-based Urban Market Research, said businesses may be waiting for a solicitation before opening their wallets. It s hard to call this one, Jones said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
SanDisk's Music Empire Sep 24, 2008
That does not seem like a lot compared to Apple (nasdaq: - - )'s 70% market dominance, but SanDisk's closest rival, Microsoft (nasdaq: - - ), controls only 3% of the space, according to market research firm NPD Group. As competitors are adding Wi-Fi and "shake to shuffle" technologies to their players, SanDisk is stripping those features away in order to press its price advantage. (Forbes -- Technology)
UnitedHealthcare targets Hispanics Sep 24, 2008
Edward Rinc;n, president of Dallas-based Rinc;n & Associates, a market research company that measures cultural demographics, said the Hispanic market is growing so fast that few businesses can afford to ignore it. The Hispanic population continues to swell, especially in Texas and California where Hispanics make up about 36% of the total population. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
The Brown Bag is Back Sep 24, 2008
According to a new study from the market research firm NPD Group, weekday packed lunches among adults reached a new high in 2007, and this trend is expected to continue. But "bagging it" doesn't have to mean a boring turkey sandwich and apple five days a week. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Oracle unveils new units, products at OpenWorld Sep 24, 2008
All this software "is the transformation of Oracle," said Albert Pang, an analyst at IDC, a market research firm. "They used to be so database- and middleware-centric, but with BEA (the largest of this year's acquisitions) in particular, there are a huge number of customers they can bring in.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
NPD's Best-Selling PC Games Sep 24, 2008
September 23, 2008 - Market research company NPD has released its list of best-selling PC games for the week of September 7 to September 13. This week is dominated by the recent release of Maxis' Spore. (IGN PC Games)
New online role-playing game aims at 'World of Warcraft' Sep 24, 2008
At stake: a U.S. market expected to amount to about $800 million this year, compared with $700 million last year and $332 million in 2004, says market research firm DFC Intelligence. The newest skirmisher is Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, published by Electronic Arts and created by Mythic Entertainment. (USA Today -- Tech)
Android to draw 4% of U.S. smartphone market before end of 2008 Sep 23, 2008
Highly anticipated, the first smartphone sporting Google's mobile OS Android is not expected to be released for another couple of months, yet market research already indicates it will achieve a strong U.S. presence before the end of the year. The first Android model hasn't even been announced yet, but a market research firm already predicts that Google's upcoming operating system will power 4% of the smartphones shipped in the U.S. during the fourth quarter of this year ... Highly anticipated,... (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 Sep 22, 2008
Other Operations (transportation, sales promotion, market research, etc. are conducted on a financially independent basis by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's subsidiaries in support of the Company's two principal businesses and to contribute to the profits of those businesses. (JCN Network, Japan)
Quick fix cosmetic surgery mistakes that will last a lifetime Sep 22, 2008
If a woman with that figure had that body we know she would have to engage in years of corrective surgery. "We have become increasingly concerned about the standard and style of today's cosmetic surgery advertising. "Surgery is a serious undertaking which requires realistic expectations and should only proceed after proper consultation with a reputable and properly qualified clinician in a clinical setting. (Yorkshire Post)
Foreign rivals to gain from milk scandal in China Sep 22, 2008
Wyeth and Dumex, the powdered milk unit of France's Danone, have 20 percent and 12 percent of the market, respectively, according to market research firm CTR in Beijing. Most overseas milk powder companies with operations in China have assured the public that their products were free of melamine. (Business Report, South Africa)
Condo boom continues on South Congress Sep 21, 2008
Cassie Gibson, managing director of market research at Residential Strategies Inc. who studies the Austin market, says the developer is positioning Village on Congress correctly by offering a lower price point. "Buyers are going to have to see some added value for moving to an area that's transitioning," she says. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Digital dialogue Sep 21, 2008
Market research firm Strategy Analytics expects the mobile M2M market to grow from less than $16 billion this year to more than $57 billion by 2014 ... Iain Gillott, president of Austin, Texas, wireless market research firm iGR, doesn't put much stock in the build it and the ideas will come theory. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
* Acer hopes for NT$30bn annually by 2011 Sep 20, 2008
But John Jacobs, a director of market research at DisplaySearch, questioned the effectiveness of Acers acquisition of both Gateway/eMachines and Packard Bell. In DisplaySearchs latest quarterly notebook shipments and forecast report released on Wednesday, Jacobs said Acer had not been able to turn around Gateway and Packard Bells declining businesses. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Google Eats More Brains Sep 20, 2008
New data from market research specialist comScore shows that Google continues to gain market share, growing its already wide lead over distant rivals Yahoo. (Nasdaq: YHOO) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). (MSNBC -- Business)
Rabbit Ears Pioneers Contest Semifinalist Helps Friend into the Digital Television Age Sep 20, 2008
More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Green Building is Growing Rapidly in Every Region of the World, According to New Report from McGraw-Hill Construction Sep 19, 2008
McGraw-Hill Construction releases first ever global-scale green building market research report at China Green Building and Energy Efficiency Conference in Shanghai SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McGraw-Hill Construction (MHC), part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: ), today released the first-ever global look at green building market trends in a new SmartMarket Report, Global Green Building Trends: Market Growth and Perspectives from Around the World. Key findings from... (PR Newswire)
Wyoming considers tolls on I-80 Sep 19, 2008
Transport wrote on Sep 16, 2008 5:10 PM:" I've done market research for three different counties on the I-80 corridor, over the past 10 years. 80% of truck trips across Wyoming on I-80 do not result in any commercial stops, where money changes hands. They origninate outside of Wyoming, and are destined for locations outside of Wyoming. And those 80% are not even stopping here for a hamburger. So that has to be factored in when considering the wear and tear they put on our highway, and who should... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Blue Bell analyst to market Blinn Sep 19, 2008
Jeff Tilley, a market research analyst for Blue Bell Creameries, was hired as Blinn College s director of marketing and media relations ... Tilley, a Huntsville native, has been with Blue Bell since 1998 first as a territory manager and then as market research analyst coordinating and executing marketing operations for the company. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Yahoo moves ahead with new home page Sep 19, 2008
"It is a leaner look. It is more user friendly," said Caroline Dangson, an analyst with the market research company IDC briefed on the changes. . (International Herald Tribune)
Coke is world's most valuable brand Sep 19, 2008
Factors included in Interbrand's ranking include revenue attributable to the brand, based on analysts' reports and company information; the brand's influence on customers as determined by market research; and the brand's ability to sustain future revenue, determined by its market position and image. IBM ranked second after Coke. (MSNBC -- Business)
Digital downloads and Blu-ray "will co-exist" Sep 19, 2008
US market research firm NPD recently revealed at the DisplaySearch HDTV Conference that while DVD sales are flat, they still dwarf downloads. The old standard-definition disc format still stands tall over Blu-ray Disc, but that will change eventually. (CNET.com.au)
Google's U.S. share of Web search reaches 63 percent Sep 19, 2008
3 percent, according to August monthly data published by the market research firm said. Google's growing share of and, by extension, its even larger role in the related market for Web search advertising, has lead rivals and some industry trade groups to complain to competition regulators in the United and Europe. (EETimes)
Lib Dems 'headed for government' Sep 18, 2008
But Lib Dem Chief Executive Lord Rennard insisted the calls were for market research purposes and not party propaganda. The Information Commissioner's office said it was "concerned" about the plan but could not stop parties carrying out market research. (BBC News -- UK)
Blinn board adopts small tax rate hike Sep 18, 2008
Tilley has been employed by Blue Bell Creameries since 1998 as a market research analyst, and his hire reflects the college s desire to improve the way it markets itself to the area it serves. The board voted to table authorizing a new personnel organizational plan for the college because Dr. Daniel Holt was not in attendance to brief the board on the changes made since the last plan was drawn up. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Yahoo begins radical home page overhaul Sep 18, 2008
"It is a leaner look, it is more user friendly," said Caroline Dangson, an analyst with market research firm IDC in Framingham, Massachusetts, who was briefed on the changes. But Dangson said the collective judgment of IDC researchers is that Yahoo has made a series of very exciting announcements over the past year, but has been slow to deliver on any of its promises to open up and transform how its sites function. (Scientific American)
Helpful Hints for Writing Success Sep 18, 2008
Know the writing Market: It may seem obvious but many writers forget or neglect to do market research. A writer should chose an outlet for possible acceptance and research it - bearing in mind the style, format, content and editorial guidelines before submitting any material. (Suite101.com)
Instead of eating to diet, they're eating to enjoy Sep 18, 2008
The market research firm NPD Group gets a glimpse of national eating habits through the food diaries it has collected from 5,000 consumers since 1980 ... In May, the market research firm Information Resources reported that 53 percent of consumers say they are cooking from scratch more than they did just six months ago, in part, no doubt, because of the rising cost of prepared foods. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Annette Ford, 86, sold skis, real estate Sep 18, 2008
Mrs. Ford got her start in business doing market research door to door in the 1950s. She d drop off a box of cereal or toothpaste, and come back a week later to see how they liked it, Mrs. Finney said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cooking newbies turn to home dining to cut costs Sep 18, 2008
Keyes' cooking ventures aren't unusual - they're part of a national trend to eat at home to save money, according to market research firms. But after years of eating out, many people have found they don't have a pot to cook in or a cookbook to guide them. (AZCentral -- Business)
Thinking big Sep 18, 2008
Kemelgor and two graduate students did market research on a product line extension, which Haas declined to describe. They gauged consumer interest, devised marketing strategies and pinpointed potential problems, Haas said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
SanDisk refuses to let Samsung take over Sep 18, 2008
Nam Hyung Kim, a memory analyst for the El Segundo (Los Angeles County) market research firm iSuppli, said Toshiba is normally pretty passive when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, but this time it is possible that history and pride will force the firm to enter the fray. Kim said that throughout the 1990s Toshiba had been one of the top suppliers of DRAMs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wall Street's Grinch Will Steal Christmas Sep 18, 2008
5% from 2007, according to the latest projections from TNS Retail Forward, a market research firm that specializes in retail. That would make the upcoming holiday shopping season the worst since 1991, a period when the economy was slowly emerging from a recession. (Forbes -- Business)
Courier names 28 Best Places to Work finalists Sep 18, 2008
Event sponsors include: Dinsmore & Shohl (presenting sponsor); Ernst & Young; Mercer; Health Care Trends; Dental Care Plus Group; and Quantum Market Research. Reader Comments. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Dell shares sink on warning about weak demand Sep 18, 2008
Another sign of the health of the tech sector came Tuesday when Forrester Research raised its projections for information technology spending in the U.S. The market research firm now expects spending to grow 5. 4 percent in 2008, up from its previous forecast of 3. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Biofuel industry branches out, outside investors flow in Sep 17, 2008
As of mid-April, they rose to 45 cents, said Rick Kment, an analyst at DTN, a market research firm in Omaha. Corn, the main ingredient in ethanol, rose from $2. (Yahoo News -- Farming and Agriculture)
Service offers shows online Sep 17, 2008
More than a fifth of households with Internet access watch television shows online, according to a September study conducted by market research firm TNS.. "Fundamentally, consumers expect content to be available when they want it, and on the screen of their choice - TV, PC or mobile," Michael Saxon, a senior vice president at TNS said, according to release. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Mylan gets FDA approval for generic antipsychotic drug Sep 17, 2008
67 billion for the 12 months ending June 30, 2008, according to IMS Health, a market research firm for the pharmaceutial industry. Mylan Pharmaceuticals is based in Cecil Township, south of Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Missed Sales Sep 17, 2008
According to a survey by market research firm Harris Interactive, nine out of every ten adults has had a problem when attempting to complete an online transaction--from failed login attempts to missing confirmations and errors in processing credit cards at checkout. And as many as 41% of the people who encounter problems in buying something online simply forgo buying anything at all. (Forbes -- Technology)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Sep 17, 2008
The company was also boostedby a report from market research firm iSuppli saying the iPhone was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in July. Coverflow works exceptionaly well done to the UK e 00002B46 ngineers that allowed this to happen. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Best-Selling PC Games for Week of August 31 Sep 17, 2008
September 16, 2008 - Market research company NPD has released its list of best-selling PC games for the week of August 31 to September 6. While this week's top spot, The Sims 2 Apartment Life, continues to reign for two weeks in a row, the biggest addition to this list is Spore. (IGN PC Games)
TechWeb's InformationWeek Unveils the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies on the Coveted 2008 InformationWeek 500 Sep 16, 2008
TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, market research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2. (PR Newswire)
Social Skills: New Hasbro games focus on teaching manners Sep 16, 2008
The concept for the games emerged from Hasbro market research indicating that parents of preschoolers tend to prioritize imparting basic social, rather than academic, skills to their young children. At the end of the day, while we feel responsible to teach the ABCs and all those things and have our kids get ready for school, when it comes to a lot of the social skills, we like to say that the buck stops here, said Jill Hambley, vice president of marketing at Pawtucket-based Hasbro, the world s... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
And then there were two? Sep 16, 2008
international market planning or market research experience required, with a minimum of 7 years primary and 2 years secondary. domestic and international. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Mac sales may hit record highs despite decline in consumer spending Sep 16, 2008
Its once again the time for discount retailers, which will grab market share from established chains, the market research firm said. Consumer electronics spending will be weak over the next 90 days, according to the forecast, but it seems that Apple might see little impact and some of its products may actually see record sales. (TG Daily)
Japan Banking Stocks Post Worst Fall Since 1987 Sep 16, 2008
Teikoku Data Bank, a market research company, estimated the local unit s total liabilities at $32. 7 billion, making it the second-largest bankruptcy in Japanese history. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Even in downturn, condo developer sells units Sep 16, 2008
His market research indicated the ranch-style condos would work in the Milwaukee area. In December 2004, Wahlen and Huskisson bought a license from Epcon to build and market the condos in metropolitan Milwaukee under the name Four Leaf Development Corp.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sun's future is 'a coin toss,' analyst says Sep 14, 2008
"As of January, February, everything seemed to be clocking along fine, and then they had a bad quarter," said industry analyst Jonathan Eunice of market research firm Illuminata ... They are going to take market share away from those other big companies," Simon said. So far, however, Sun's quarterly sales suggest that this hasn't occurred. When the market research firm IDC reported second-quarter server sales, the category grew 6.4 percent in annual revenue comparisons - but Sun's revenue fell... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Drank the whole liter? Check again Sep 14, 2008
Frito-Lay has cut the size of Doritos, while jars of Hellmann's mayonnaise and Skippy peanut butter have also shrunk recently, according to a database of new products maintained by Mintel, a market research firm. Consumer Reports magazine says that the package sizes have been reduced for products including Hershey's Special Dark chocolate bar, Iams cat food, Tropicana orange juice, Dial soap and Nabisco Chips Ahoy cookies. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
BlackBerry Enters Fray to Deliver Mobile Services Sep 13, 2008
In 2007 the mobile advertising market will be worth $450 million, according to market research firm Frost van. That's a lot considering only 15 percent of mobile phone users have browsed the Web using their cell phone, according to JupiterResearch. (PC World)
Broadcast RF Power Semiconductor Market Found to Be Double Its Assumed Size, According to ABI Research Sep 13, 2008
ABI Research is a leading market research firm focused on the impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business markets. Utilizing a unique blend of market intelligence, primary research, and expert assessment from its worldwide team of industry analysts, ABI Research assists hundreds of clients each year with their strategic growth initiatives. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gas prices approach $4 a gallon Sep 13, 2008
Those figures were provided by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), a market research firm. Speculation and trading involving oil prices escalated Thursday as Hurricane Ike swept across the Gulf of Mexico resulting in decreased production at oil rigs, refineries and pipelines. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
The Brown Bag is Back Sep 12, 2008
According to a new study from the market research firm NPD Group, weekday packed lunches among adults reached a new high in 2007, and this trend is expected to continue. But "bagging it" doesn't have to mean a boring turkey sandwich and apple five days a week. (Pekin Times, IL)
Yahoo tackles Google with iPhone apps, cross-platform mobile tools Sep 12, 2008
Under metrics used by market research companies such as comScore, Google holds a commanding lead over Yahoo in the overall search engine/ad space, although Yahoo ranks ahead of Microsoft -- a company that tried unsuccessfully to buy Yahoo earlier this year -- and fourth-place competitor AOL.. Add a Comment. (BetaNews)
Nash Finch steps up its business services to rival Supervalu Sep 12, 2008
Edina-based Nash Finch, which in addition to its grocery distribution operations helps retailers with tasks such as store layout and design, market research and procuring store fixtures, has made those extra services part of its new Store Core program. It had most of these services available previously, but they weren t emphasized by the company or easily visible to customers, said John Paul, Nash Finch s vice president of sales and marketing. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Cornish & Carey Commercial opens Jack London Square office Sep 12, 2008
45 a square foot a month full-service in the second quarter, according to Cornish & Carey market research. At those rates, the lease would be worth $222,000 to $294,000. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
BBJ announces Best Places to Work winners for 2008 Sep 12, 2008
The 10-employee company received the highest overall ranking in the 2008 Birmingham Business Journal Best Places to Work Awards, which are based on an employee survey program conducted by BBJ partner Quantum Market Research. See Best Places to Work, inside. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
