New chains aim to make a better burger Jun 30, 2009
Hamburger chains represent the largest and still one of the fastest-growing restaurant segments in the United States, according to Chicago market research firm Technomic. Last year, sales at limited-service hamburger restaurants rose 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
* World News Quick Take Jun 30, 2009
According to the poll by the Institute for Market Research in Leipzig for Super Illu magazine, 17 percent of people in the ex-communist east agreed with the statement: It would have been better if the Wall had never fallen. In hindsight, the GDR with its socialism was a better state, these people said, referring to the former communist regime. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Business Notes Jun 30, 2009
Fast growth: InsightsNow Inc., a Corvallis-based market research firm for the consumer packaged good industry, was ranked number 46 on the Portland Business Journal s 2009 list of Oregon s 100 fastest-growing private companies. The announcement was made on June 18. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Recession is reducing emigration and more will return - Synovate Jun 30, 2009
The global recession, which is causing some expatriate South Africans to return to this country, is also encouraging many would-be emigrants to stay here, at least for the time being, according to market research company Synovate. Charlotte Jackson, the managing director of Synovate, pointed out yesterday that this gave the new government a chance to retain skills that would otherwise be lost, if it addressed "some of the push factors contributing to South African emigration plans - crime, for... (Business Report, South Africa)
Ad firms share space and skills Jun 30, 2009
Patrick Baudhuin, vice president of marketing and promotions for MRZ, said HVT has provided pricing and market research for a new digital billboard that will be installed inside taxi cabs. Baudhuin said once the product is launched, Arsenal and possibly Hac Job would then provide the creative work for the advertisements. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
'Tweets' on the menu are a sweet deal Jun 29, 2009
When Boloco wanted to set up focus groups, market research that would have cost thousands of dollars, the company turned to Twitter. Pepper contacted Tom O Keefe, an online business developer (and avowed fan of Boloco competitor Anna s Taqueria) whose Twitter stream, BostonTweet, has more than 6,000 followers. (Boston Globe)
Straight talk Jun 28, 2009
An eight-city survey conducted by leading market research agency Synovate exclusively for TOI clearly indicated that the winds of change are blowing across the country. And it is the Dostana generation that is leading the way, with the survey showing that the younger age group (18-30 years) was more at ease with homosexuality than older people in the 31 to 45 age group. (India Times, India)
How Many People are Vegetarian? Jun 27, 2009
NEMS Market Research. Key Note Vegetarian Foods Market Assessment Report. (Suite101.com)
Panasonic plans to stay ahead in home appliance Jun 27, 2009
Endoh said according to the latest Gfk Malaysia electrical and electronic market research, Panasonic was far ahead of its competitors in the air-conditioner segment with 38% market share, microwave 42%, refrigerator 23% and washing machine 21. Meanwhile, consumer product marketing associate director Cheng Chee Chung said Panansonic expected steady growth for its home appliances segment especially after this launch, as these eco-friendly products appealed to consumers who aimed to live... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Global Recession Stings Carrier Ethernet Switch/Router Market, but Long-Term Outlook Is Positive, Heavy Reading Finds Jun 27, 2009
NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide sales of carrier Ethernet switch/routers (CESRs) fell 23 percent quarter-over-quarter and 27 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2009 to $423 million, according to the Carrier Ethernet Switch/Router Quarterly Market Tracker service published by Heavy Reading (), the market research division of TechWeb's Light Reading ... Heavy Reading is an independent market research organization offering quantitative analysis of telecom technology to... (PR Newswire)
Radio ad spending to stay at 2008 level Jun 27, 2009
7%, based on figures from market research firm The Nielsen Co. Year-on-year, radio spending grew 9. 2% to RM66. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Apple of your eye Jun 27, 2009
Market research firm ISuppli predicts that by the. end of the year, Apple will have secured 10% of the global smart-phone market, a figure up from 8. (Asia Times Online)
Littleton company does business in China Jun 27, 2009
Whitney is the owner of Whitney Research, a medical market research company based out of both Littleton and Beijing, China. From his office in Beijing, where he lives 60 percent of the time, Whitney tracks and analyzes sales of in-vitro diagnostic technology from over a hundred Chinese and multi-national companies, as well as Chinese healthcare facilities. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Testing foods is not a fast process Jun 27, 2009
Last year alone, Mintel Menu Insights, part of market research firm Mintel International, tracked almost 12,000 new food items on the menus of 575 U.S. restaurants included in its survey ... Focus found success earlier this year with the Phil E. Burrito at Moe s. Market research told the chain that Moe s was seen as Americanized Mexican food, giving it license to use a Philly cheese-steak theme on a burrito, said Barash, Moe s head of R. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Family Circle magazine honors Evans for family living Jun 27, 2009
The honor validates the results of a recent market research study that determined that Columbia County has wonderful outdoor resources and a community filled with great stuff, Ms. Johnson said. Other Columbia County accolades include being named the 32nd best place to live in 2005 and the 76th in 2007; the 19th best place for job growth and the ninth best place for affordable homes in 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Verathon Recognized, Third Year in a Row, as Outstanding Workplace in Washington State Jun 26, 2009
The data were compiled by an independent market research firm, a judging panel reviewed the data and rankings were assigned. About Verathon Inc.. (PR Newswire)
CCC changes marketing direction, elects new officers Jun 26, 2009
After an initial market research phase, the CCC decided to change companies. This wasn t a failure of Southern Growth; they are a great company and I would recommend them to anyone, CCC president Jeff Sanford said. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Apple Envy? 38% of Non-iPhone Users Mull Switch Jun 25, 2009
Thirty-eight percent of phone owners who don't have an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone would "probably" or "definitely" switch to the popular device upon their next purchase, according to a new study from market research firm Crowd Science. On the other hand, only 14 percent of non-Blackberry smartphone users would switch to a Research in Motion BlackBerry for their next purchase. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Drop Shipping Secrets Revealed that Every Internet Marketer Should Know in Order to Maximize Their Profits on the Internet Jun 25, 2009
(PRWEB) June 25, 2009 -- DropShipBank, markets a new product sourcing tool today that combines detailed wholesale supplier information with instant market research results ... Beyond that, OneSource automatically performs hours worth of detailed market research in just seconds, saving you valuable time ... OneSource also allows users to save Preferred Suppliers, Sort and Save market research results, and print or export all that information to better understand their product market. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Jun 25, 2009
The DOD's "Joint Advertising and Market Research" system proposed to combine student information, Social Security Numbers (SSN), and information from state motor vehicle repositories into a mega database housed at a private direct marketing firm. Information on EPIC's domestic violence and privacy project. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Deputies warn of fake check scam in county Jun 25, 2009
The letter that arrived with the check, which was from HDI Market Research, said it was for a business evaluation the company wanted the letter s recipient, whom Wright did not name, to perform. The letter asked the man to deposit the check in his account, then wire money to addresses in New York and Boston to test the effectiveness of Western Union s service. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Washington-area business leaders more optimistic Jun 25, 2009
a D.C.-based nonpartisan polling and market research firm, conducted the survey of 201 executives from June 5 to 10. The next survey will occur in December. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Apple's iPhone 3GS: What It Costs to Make Jun 25, 2009
Still, all the new features in Apple's have to come from somewhere, and there have been some important changes inside the new iPhone, according to an by the market research firm. The company routinely takes apart popular consumer-electronic devices in order to determine the identities of key suppliers and also to estimate the costs of components. (BusinessWeek)
Erie Insurance Earns Top J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Award Two Years in a Row Jun 24, 2009
J.D. Power and Associates is a global marketing information services company operating in key business sectors including market research, forecasting, performance improvement, training and customer satisfaction. The company's quality and satisfaction measurements are based on responses from millions of consumers annually. (PR Newswire)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Jun 24, 2009
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)
Telkom networks in SA to get R4.7bn lift Jun 24, 2009
Telkom chief executive Reuben September said the group was conducting comprehensive mobile market research "to establish exactly how Telkom can maximise the opportunity at minimal operational and build cost. "Mobile (business) is an opportunity to win traffic. " Revenue from calls made from a fixed line to a mobile network fell by about 2 percent to R7.4bn in the year to March. Revenue from local calls shed 11 percent to R3.6bn as more people switched from fixed lines to cellphones. "Our growth... (Business Report, South Africa)
IDC sees positive growth for telecoms sector this year Jun 24, 2009
IDC Market Research (M) Sdn Bhd research manager (telecommunications research) Lincoln Lee said the global research company was forecasting a compounded annual growth rate of 5% for the sector from 2008 to 2013. He added that the growth would be due to greater adoption of telecommunications services among individuals and organisations and the governments initiatives to have an efficient and better telecoms infrastructure. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
HP's Printer Surprise Touches the Web Jun 24, 2009
More than 40 million people currently print online coupons, according to Simmons Market Research Bureau. "People still need physical coupons," said Steven Boal, CEO of Coupons. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Nevada toughens data protection law with crypto, PCI Jun 24, 2009
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Touch Gives Desktop PCs New Life Jun 24, 2009
Last year laptops leaped ahead in unit sales, according to market research firm. The only customers still shopping for traditional PCs seemed to be bargain hunters at the very low end of the market, who couldn't find decent laptops with $250 price tags and power users at the opposite extreme who needed performance no laptop could supply for, say, the latest multiplayer game. (BusinessWeek)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen... Jun 24, 2009
As love themes go, Green Day s 21 Guns is an odd, overused choice that reeks of market research, and lyrics like Lay down your arms, give up the fight hardly seem apropos. Josh Duhamel and Tyrese Gibson s returning soldiers serve only as deliverymen for a crucial third-act development. (Suite101.com)
Festival secrets Jun 24, 2009
Do they ever consult market research ... "We know they're great. We don't need to know any market research. Market research is death to everything.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Movers and Shakers (June 22) Jun 23, 2009
InsightsNow Inc., a Corvallis-based market research firm for the consumer packaged goods industry, was ranked number 46 on the Portland Business Journal s 2009 list of Oregon s 100 fastest-growing private companies. The company was also recognized as the 10th-fastest growing in number of employees. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Urodynamics Equipment and Disposables Market to Reach $170 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts Jun 23, 2009
For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit. About Global Industry Analysts, Inc. is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research ... Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Campbell Mithun loses H&R Block account Jun 23, 2009
-based tax preparer spends about $120 million a year on U.S. measured media, according to New York-based market research firm. H&R Block President and CEO Russ Smyth has worked with DDB before. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Policymakers Caution on Global Economy Jun 23, 2009
German consumer sentiment is poised to rise to a one-year high in July, according to the GfK market research group, but analysts cautioned of more pain to come. "Consumption is preventing the economic downturn from becoming more acute," said Klaus Schruefer, an economist at SEB Bank. (ABC News -- Wire)
Study Shows New Businesses Emerging Out of Recession Jun 23, 2009
Counsel from the Penn State SBDC on financial proformas and market research ultimately helped the Reeses secure the capital needed to start the business. "Their services are phenomenal. We could not have started without their help," Coleen Reese said. (PR Newswire)
why would they name themselves after a European constipation... Jun 23, 2009
The Rovi name which is Macrovision minus the first three and last four letters was picked based on Macrovision's consumer, customer and overall market research of many alternatives, the company said in a proxy statement filed May 18. The name elicited positive connotations on a global basis and generally associated us with exploration and discovery (i. (Multichannel News)
Computer Sales: An Uptick for Netbooks, But Not the Big Stuff Jun 23, 2009
Sales data from the market research firm NPD shows that in the U.S. technology unit sales were up 10% in May on a year over year basis. However, revenues declined 11% over the same time period. (Time.com)
Competition ratchets up for TI Jun 23, 2009
They had damn well better worry, says Will Strauss, president and principal analyst at Forward Concepts, a market research firm in Tempe, Ariz. There s more profit to be made within application processors in cell phones than in baseband, which TI is getting out of. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Best Western's 15 franchisees soon Jun 23, 2009
Rated as the worlds strongest brand in 2008 by MKG Hospitality, the leading market research and consulting company for the hotel sm industry, the Best Western franchisee model offers one of the worlds most open and beneficial synergistic benefits to its members, Sinha said. The chain is making aggressive plans to expand its network in North India keeping an eye on the Commonwealth Games, which will see a large number of bookings coming its way through its international LYNX... (India Times)
Pocket eying Colorado market Jun 22, 2009
Pocket has invested in market research to see what kinds of things residents in Corpus Christi would want before choosing a service like Pocket. We are learning what our potential customers want and what they like or dislike about our product, and then rather than correcting it with ads, we make changes to our products and services, McDonald says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Race is on to let phones act like credit cards Jun 22, 2009
A lot of big players with big bucks are investing a lot of money in this, said J. Gerry Purdy, an industry analyst for Frost & Sullivan, a market research firm. They re seeing that returns could be so huge. (Boston Globe)
Healthy living is new mantra Jun 21, 2009
On the global front, the findings of the survey conducted by market research firm Synovate, quite clearly establishes that peoples attitude towards healthy living is quite divergent. Cigarette intake in the lowest among Indians 4% men and at least 99% of women polled say they do not smoke. (India Times)
Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. Selected as One of The Leading Wealth Managers of Southern California Jun 21, 2009
" More than 2,100 Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment advisors and more than 5,100 individuals holding a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation were identified in the region during the research, which was completed in May 2009. About Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. Spectrum Asset Management, Inc. () is an independent fee only S.E.C. Registered Investment Advisor with over $300 million under management. Spectrum assists successful individuals and families achieve and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Zicam not alone in side effects report (39) Jun 21, 2009
Since 2002, the U.S. homeopathic remedy market exploded by 89 percent to an estimated 830 million last year, according to market research company Mintel. By 2007, homeopathic remedies were taken by almost 4 million Americans, or 2 percent of adults, federal data show. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The License Plate Loyalty Card Jun 20, 2009
The equipment is now available to the general public and market research firms working for major retail chains have already started buying the equipment and testing its limits. They haven't found many. (CBS News)
Seattle, Bellevue condominium towers are slow to sell and fill up Jun 20, 2009
A lot of buyers are questioning what the real value of those units really are, said land use economist Matt Gardner, a principal in market research firm Gardner Economics LLC, based in Seattle. Speculators who bet that prices would rise also aren t closing. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
New iPhone on sale in U.S. Jun 20, 2009
The U.S. smartphone market grew by 68 percent last year and is projected to grow by 20 percent in 2009 and almost 25 percent next year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC), a market research and analysis firm. Apple's App Store has a whopping 50,000 applications available, and a number of its competitors recently launched their own stores in the hopes of catching up. (Xinhuanet, China)
Enterprise iPhone adoption Jun 20, 2009
"Kraft's iFood Assistant is a consistently top-selling iPhone app -- they've easily generated more revenue from selling that app than it cost to develop. And, of To continue reading for free, register below or Requires Membership to View To gain access to this and all member only content, please provide the following information (all fields required): Email Address: Create Password: Confirm Password: By joining SearchMobileComputing.com you agree to receive email updates from the TechTarget... (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Arbor Acres secures land, plans up to 40 more homes Jun 20, 2009
Depending on what market research indicates, plans could call for a higher number of midsize homes or a lower number of larger duplexes. Construction isn t likely to begin for at least several months. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
More >> Jun 18, 2009
But, if the quantity is significantly large, it could be of some indication to other shareholders about the things to emerge in future, said Delhi-based stock market research firm Prime Databases MD Prithvi Haldea. Elaborating further, 00004000 he said promoters and top officials could be selling their personal holdings as they feel valuations have risen so high that there is a little scope for further growth. (India Times)
Global Weight Loss Market Worth US$586.3 Billion by 2014 Jun 18, 2009
WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market research report, 'Global Weight Loss and Gain Market (2009 - 2014)', published by MarketsandMarkets ( ), the total global weight loss market ( market-research-28 ... MarketsandMarkets is a research and consulting firm that publishes 120 market research reports () per year. (PR Newswire)
Veteran Sales Executive Joins HCD Research to Lead Sales Organization Jun 18, 2009
Mr. O'Hara has more than two decades of market research expertise across a broad range of industries, including the pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, retail, technology, and media and entertainment industries. "Jim's vast knowledge of market and media research methodologies and his success in securing long-term engagements with leading advertisers is directly in-line with our key business initiatives going forward," said Glenn Kessler, president and CEO, HCD Research. (PR Newswire)
Corporate Branding Through Employee... Jun 17, 2009
This is particularly important considering that, according to a study by the market research firm Keller Fay Group, the average American discusses specific brands in ordinary conversation 56 times each week. Engaged employees build a brand to deliver on the promise of value, service and quality, living up to the external brand for customers. (Suite101.com)
Torax Medical gets $18M for reflux-fighting med-tech device Jun 17, 2009
7 billion in 2006, according to market research conducted by Norwalk, Conn. -based IMS Health Inc.. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Weber Shandwick Launches "Social Studio" Jun 17, 2009
Its specialized services include digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research and corporate responsibility. Weber Shandwick was named Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and Large PR Firm of the Year by PR News in 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Web browser also is a server Jun 17, 2009
Sara Radicati, CEO of market research firm Radicati Group, said she wants to hear more about Opera Unite's ability to combat malware and other security threats. But she said the service overall is a very intriguing feature that will appeal to users. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Free broadband won't entice all Jun 16, 2009
A report from market research firm SQW Consulting estimated that the average UK household could make savings of up to 70 a month by shopping online. The Communications Consumer Panel, which advises Ofcom on broadband issues, recently conducted research among 2,000 people, both on and offline. (BBC News -- Technology)
Streaming Movies, TV, and Music Industry Will Generate $78 Billion Over Six Years, Says Insight Research Corp. Jun 16, 2009
BOONTON, N.J., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Streaming video and music distributed across the Internet, an IP TV network, or a mobile handset will generate more than $78 billion in network-derived and content-derived revenue into the US markets over the next six years, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. Streaming media refers to the transmission of digital audio and video files over an IP network or wireless network in real time or on-demand, while... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Big Money: The Wal-Mart of weddings Jun 16, 2009
The average cost of getting married in the United States slipped in the first quarter to $19,212, according to the Wedding Report, a market research firm. That's down from $21,814 last year and $26,450 in 2005. (MSNBC -- Business)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Jun 16, 2009
The DOD's "Joint Advertising and Market Research" system proposed to combine student information, Social Security Numbers (SSN), and information from state motor vehicle repositories into a mega database housed at a private direct marketing firm. Information on EPIC's domestic violence and privacy project. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Ask an Expert Jun 16, 2009
This is a program run by MBA programs nationwide that assigns grad students to intern-type projects like market research. For a nominal fee, or free, you may get a great team to do some quality research for you. (USA Today -- Money)
Mediamark Research & Intelligence Debuts Magazine Advertising Ratings Jun 16, 2009
The GfK Group is the No. 4 market research organization worldwide. Its activities cover the three business sectors of Custom Research, Retail and Technology and Media. (PR Newswire)
Sales of Video-Game Consoles, Games Fall Again in May Jun 16, 2009
According to market research firm NPD Group in a report Thursday, monthly sales for the video-game industry dipped below $1 billion in May for the first time since August 2007. This represented a 23 percent drop and the third straight month with a decline. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
