Inside the Harris Poll Nov 19, 2009
When the poll began in 2005, Harris Interactive, a New York-based market research company, randomly selected its panel from a pool of more than 300 nominees. Each of the FBS conferences nominated 30 potential voters, nominated nine, and and Navy combined to nominate three. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Purina offers coverage for dog flu Nov 19, 2009
North American revenue based on gross written premiums of pet insurance totaled $248 million in 2007, up 21 percent from $205 million in 2006, according to market research firm Packaged Facts. Packaged Facts expects the North American market grow 25 percent to 35 percent over the next five years, placing sales as high as $1. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Another day, another cybersecurity breach at federal agencies Nov 19, 2009
Agencies may see budget relief during the next few years, according to a forecast on information security spending released in October by market research firm Input, which projects federal spending on information security products and services will increase from $7. 9 billion in 2009 to $11. (FCW.com)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 18, 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)
Bozzuto Group starts new company Nov 18, 2009
is helping launch a new sales and marketing firm that will provide general marketing work as well as pre-construction planning, product and green-building consulting, market research and sales staffing and training. SalesMark is based in Greenbelt like its backer and was founded by Pam Meding, a founding partner of Baltimore-based Condo Sales & Marketing Partners and Columbia-based Builders 1st Choice. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Hunt: 'Unlock Home Buyer Happiness' Nov 18, 2009
Collect customer feedback: Social media is a free way to do market research and connect with clients. Ask customers to tell you what they think of your services. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Indian car buyers look the SUV way Nov 18, 2009
These are the last few lines of a recent study by global market research company, Synovate. This consumer is not content riding a sedan. (India Times)
Housing starts improve in Texas in 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Housing starts in Texas are improving along with national housing starts, according to national housing market research firm. In advance of national housing starts figures soon to be released by the , Metrostudy has forecasted starts for 2009 and 2010, finding that starts rose through most of this year and could continue to increase in 2010. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Smith: NAB Not Foreclosed To Spectrum Discussions Nov 18, 2009
But Single-Channel Model Without HD, Mobile Or Multicast Is A 'Nonstarter. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/17/2009 3:35:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
Computer security co. Fortinet plans IPO this week Nov 18, 2009
The market research firm IDC pegs Fortinet's share of the unified threat management market at a little more than 15 percent. The firm expects the overall market to reach $3. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
What Are Demographics and Psychogra... Nov 17, 2009
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Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 17, 2009
While prescription drug sales are forecast to rise by a third in five years, vaccine sales should double, from $19 billion last year to $39 billion in 2013, according to market research firm Kalorama Information. That's five times the $8 billion in vaccine sales in 2004. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Semiconductor revenue to fall 11 percent: Gartner Nov 17, 2009
Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to decline by more than 11 percent in 2009 over last year, less than previously forecast, market research firm Gartner said Monday. WASHINGTON (AFP) - Worldwide semiconductor revenue is expected to decline by more than 11 percent in 2009 over last year, less than previously forecast, market research firm Gartner said Monday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Small Business Market Research Stra... Nov 16, 2009
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IPTV and the Digital Home Nov 16, 2009
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Revenge of the employee Nov 16, 2009
Your market research is spot on - I'm putting this up in the kitchen at work on Monday. My employer decided to have an urgent staff mtg the other day as they finally (6 months too late) realised they had a morale problem and wanted to 'do something about it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Best Places to Work revealed Nov 14, 2009
The winners, chosen from among 108 companies scored by Quantum Market Research Workplace, were honored at a Thursday luncheon at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Click to view Twitter posts sent out during the event. (Columbus Business First, OH)
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Poll: Hawaii residents still traveling Nov 14, 2009
That s according to a poll conducted last week by AAA s market research department. The online poll sampled 500 Hawaii AAA members and approximately 380 responded. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Vivendi's GVT Purchase May Add Impetus to Deliberations to Sell NBC Stake Nov 14, 2009
6 percent market share for fixed-line services, according to data from IHS Global Insight, a market research firm. It also holds 50 percent of , Brazils largest wireless carrier, with Portugal Telecom SGPS SA.. (Bloomberg -- US)
R.J. Reynolds Nov 13, 2009
But the volume of cigarettes sold at grocery stores, drug stores and mass merchandisers such as Walmart declined more than 5 percent since last October and was down more than 7 percent the year before, according to market research giant Nielsen. Both anti-smoking products and chewing tobacco have seen increased sales. (ABC News -- Business)
Colo. gets $363K to boost clean tech Nov 13, 2009
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New Nickelodeon Research Study Finds Generation Gap Closing, Reflecting Changing Attitudes and Values; Families Now Connected By Tech, Tastes and Entertainment Nov 13, 2009
Harris Interactive is a global leader in custom market research ... Harris Interactive serves clients globally through our North American, European and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Argosy Energy Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results Nov 13, 2009
Forward-looking statements and other information contained herein concerning the oil and gas industry and Argosy's general expectations concerning this industry are based on estimates prepared by management using data from publicly available industry sources as well as from reserve reports, market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which Argosy believes to be reasonable. However, this data is inherently imprecise, although generally... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
XSEL Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2009 Nov 12, 2009
9 -54% 17% (1) Due to the sale of Shanghai Hyperlink Market Research Co. Ltd ("Hyperlink"), the Company's research services business, in October 2009, the results of operations were separately reported as "discontinued operations" and comparative numbers were reclassified accordingly ... On October 20, 2009, the Company completed the disposal of the entire equity interests in Hyperlink, the Company's research services business, to INTAGE Inc., a Japan-based market research company, for a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Parents in 7 countries feel neutral to living conditions of children: report Nov 12, 2009
The report, issued by Xinhua News Agency and leading global market research company the Nielsen Company, presented the living conditions and development of children, as well as the protection of their rights. It was based on a survey of more than 2,000 people in the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Poland and Brazil. (Xinhuanet, China)
Investors continue to shun rights issues Nov 12, 2009
According to data collated by Delhi-based primary market research firm Prime Database, rights offers of a few companies such as Fortis Healthcare, Television Eighteen (TV 18), Wire and Wireless India and Tinplate attracted subscription of 35% to 85% of the total size, which was below the Sebi-prescribed minimum subscription limit of 90. A look at price movements of the four companies shows that the stocks were quoting at a small premium or even at a discount when the offers were on. (India Times)
Western & Southern Lifes sales surge Nov 12, 2009
Data are only available for the year s first six months, but premium sales industrywide slumped 23 percent, according to the Life Insurance Market Research Association. That was the biggest six-month decline since 1942. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
HP Ratchets Up Cisco Rivalry Nov 12, 2009
"HP had a huge hole" in its product line, says Mark Fabbi, an analyst at market research company Gartner (). "There's clear pent-up demand for these capabilities." HP's lack of competitive data center switches "was literally preventing HP from playing in hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of business," says Fabbi. (BusinessWeek)
Only 5% Americans Plan To Buy Homes In 2010 Nov 11, 2009
The telephone poll, which included about two-thirds homeowners and one-third renters, was conducted in October by market research firm GfK. It had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Coming today: the wide-screen, touch-controlled iPod? Nov 11, 2009
The company w 00000932 as also boostedby a report from market research firm iSuppli saying the iPhone was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in July. Also in Technology. (Yahoo News -- Apple Computer)
Housing sales jump in D.C. area Nov 11, 2009
The number of homes sold in Northern Virginia rose 10 percent in October, even though prices did not fall much year over year, according to Rockville-based market research firm. During the month, 1,604 homes were sold in the area, which includes the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as the counties of Fairfax and Arlington. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
IMS Research buys Young Market Research Nov 11, 2009
The acquisition of Austin-based Young Market Research gives IMS Research expertise in display technologies ... As part of the deal, Young Market Research Co-founder Ross Young will become head of IMS Research s new Displays Research Division, as well as a principle analyst ... And Young Market Research Co-founder Barry Young will be a IMS Research consultant. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Dish Files To Trademark 'TV Everywhere' Nov 10, 2009
Dish Files To Trademark 'TV Everywhere. Satellite Provider Gearing Up to Launch Slingbox-Based Set-Top. (Multichannel News)
Bring me sunshine Nov 10, 2009
"2009 was a challenging year," says Caroline Bremner, global travel and tourism manager at market research group Euromonitor International, which compiled the report. "We predict that 2010 will be much better, but at the same time recovery will be slow.". (BBC News -- UK)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 10, 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)
New Moorings 54.5 Reflects Trend Towards Larger Charter Yachts Nov 10, 2009
Lex Raas, President & CEO of The Moorings commented, "Our market research indicates that today's charter enthusiast is seeking larger yachts with more creature comforts. Our fleet additions through 2010 respond to this trend, with both the new Moorings 54.5 and more Moorings 4600 catamarans entering the fleet worldwide.". Representing the highest standards in semi-custom charter yachts that are provided exclusively to The Moorings through a partnership with Beneteau, a leading yacht... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TV Guide Network, TV Land Gain Basic-Cable Rights To 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Nov 9, 2009
TV Guide Network, TV Land Gain Basic-Cable Rights To 'Curb Your Enthusiasm. Score Multimedia Rights To All Seven Season Of David's Comedy Series, Beginning In 2010. (Multichannel News)
Why Perform Market Research? Nov 9, 2009
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Boeing changes flight pattern Nov 8, 2009
Boeing s $32 billion IDS division is a bit late to the game, but they are doing the right thing, said Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at , an aerospace and defense market research firm based in Fairfax, Va. Unmanned aircraft spending is still a fraction of the military budget for manned combat aircraft, but the hope is that as the demand for manned aircraft winds down and unmanned aircraft ramps up, they can take advantage. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Will E-Commerce Catch The Flu? Nov 7, 2009
"A similar campaign developed by another agency-Health and Human Services-to publicize pandemic awareness strategies showed that such public education efforts can require months to prepare and cost millions of dollars to test and implement. For example, as part of creating various radio and television messages to provide information to the public about how to prepare for a pandemic, HHS conducted market research using various techniques, including focus groups, to gauge the public's opinion... (CBS News -- Opinion)
Addressing consumer needs Nov 7, 2009
Brand advertisers must be willing to spend on market research to determine consumer behaviour and motivations, and also be able to validate the potential size and growth of the market segments. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fixed-price contracts increase under stimulus law Nov 7, 2009
Federal agencies have significantly increased their use of fixed-price contracts funded by the economic stimulus law in the last three months, according to a new report from Input, a market research firm in Reston, Va. To date, the federal government has awarded 48 percent of the value of reported contract obligations by using fixed-price contracts, Input said in its Nov. 5 report. (FCW.com)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Let Others Spur You On Nov 6, 2009
The Launch Pad, in part funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, specializes in delivering just-in-time skills such as market research techniques. Every lesson is hands-on. (Investors Business Daily)
Forecast: New Home Sales Will Go Up Nov 6, 2009
Greg Paquin puts together market research for home sales across the state. He's cautiously optimistic about sales for next year. (KCRA 3, CA)
Promote Your Business Through New Media Nov 5, 2009
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Industry Self-Regulation Of Online Privacy Has Failed: CDD Nov 5, 2009
CDD, U.S. PIRG File Comments To FCC In Advance Of Agency's Dec. 7 Workshop. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 1:44:14 PM. (Multichannel News)
Espinel Emphasizes Importance Of Intellectual Property Nov 5, 2009
Nominee For IP Enforcement Post Says It's Critical To Protect American Creativity, Innovation. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 2:06:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
Cablevision Preps EBIF Launch Nov 5, 2009
MSO Expected to Deploy Zodiac's User Agent for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta Set-Tops. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 10:35:11 AM. (Multichannel News)
Ancestry.com Hopes to Stand Test of Time Nov 5, 2009
com sites saw 4 million unique online visitors, according to the market research firm ComScore (), compared with 1. 1 million for its next largest competitor. (BusinessWeek)
Net worth drops in the Capital Region's richest ZIPs Nov 5, 2009
The mapping software and market research company also looks at demographic information on age, home value, occupation and education. Included in this section, meanwhile, is our list of the 100 wealthiest ZIP codes, which offers insight to how and where wealth is distributed into the region. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Verizon turns up hype for Droid Nov 5, 2009
"No, you don't have to conduct this kind of Droid campaign to sell a new smartphone," said Ramon Llamas, an analyst at market research firm IDC today. "Look at BlackBerry, which has had some success for its devices without all the hype. But I'd say if you want to plant a stake in the ground, you do this kind of [Droid] campaign.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
7-Eleven Stores Take a Big Gulp... of Wine Nov 4, 2009
Adding wine ties into two economy driven trends a demand for affordability coupled with more people eating at home, said Thom Blischok, president, global innovation and shopper marketing, at Chicago-based IRI, a market research company. "They're changing the game at convenience store retailing. They're really trying to take this back to neighborhood stores. They fulfill your most basic needs," he said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Ultra-High Definition Television Coming as Early as 2017 Nov 4, 2009
In-Stat, a market research company that specializes in electronics, reports that Ultra-High Definition television could start broadcasting in as few as eight years. Back when television debuted for the home, many saw it as the death of the cinema, so theaters responded with a variety of tactics including new wide screen formats. (Multichannel News)
IBC changes name to Hostess Brands Nov 4, 2009
Market research revealed that a name change would help the bakery leverage an iconic brand, the company said in a release. Interstate s Butternut Breads division operates a bakery plant in Queensgate, as well as 16 Butternut and Wonder Bread/Hostess outlet stores in the Tri-State. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
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Leno: 'I wouldn't trade places with Letterman now for anything'... Nov 3, 2009
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WebMD Founder Arnold, Dr. Oz Team On New Web Health Care Platform Nov 3, 2009
Sharecare, Also Counting Harpo Productions, Sony Pictures Television, HSW As Partners, Slated For 2010 Launch. MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2009 3:19:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
NCTA, NBCU: FCC BitTorrent Order 'Shackles' ISPs Nov 3, 2009
Cable Group, Programmer Weigh In On Agency Order In Joint Comments To U.S. Appeals Court. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2009 3:22:46 PM. (Multichannel News)
Upscale foreclosures rise in Lee County Nov 3, 2009
Even as a wave of foreclosures approaches the market, new construction is actually increasing in Lee County, said Brad Hunter, who directs Metrostudy's market research operations in Southwest Florida. In the third quarter, starts for detached single-family homes in subdivisions rose to 194 from 91 starts in the previous quarter, according to a Metrostudy report that came out last week. (The News-Press -- Business)
CMU study that spurred library cuts released today Nov 3, 2009
However, in its market research, the CMU study found that 39 percent of Lawrenceville residents are without cars. The Port Authority Transit bus route requires those residents to climb the steep hill between Butler Street and Penn Avenue to catch a bus to East Liberty. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LED light bulb shows promise over CFLs Nov 3, 2009
"There are still a lot of fundamental flaws with LED lighting that are going to have to be overcome," said Chris Church, an industry analyst who covers the lighting industry for Freedonia, a market research firm. LED light bulbs are new and still pricey but last longer and use far less energy than other kinds. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dirty Laundry: Preteen costumes are truly scary this Halloween Nov 3, 2009
Do costume designers send their market research surveys to the names on the sex offender registry. If women want to use Halloween as an excuse to, uh, "dress up," that's fine. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Key step for shipyard developer Nov 3, 2009
Lennar also says market research shows glints of hope that it thinks it can exploit. For one, the company caters to first-time homebuyers and market experts believe that sector will be the first to recover. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
