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THE US PRE-ELECTION POLLS
8 min readHere we go again. Commentary on the 2024 pro-election polls reveals some truths about American politics and polls, but also exposes the ups and downs of poll misunderstandings – as well as some very real issues with American elections.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Xabier Palacio, Head of the Intelligence Unit at ESOMAR and a well-respected industry expert who will be presenting at the event.
This is the first in a three-part series drawn from We Live Context’s whitepaper, Beyond the Algorithm, created to help brand strategists decode the emotional undercurrents driving consumer behaviour in a world increasingly shaped by AI and algorithms.
Starting an insights-driven business
9 min readGood research starts with ‘why’ and ends with the right decision
Using Figma to build custom forms and surveys
< 1 min readLearn to create compelling surveys, seamlessly converting designs into web forms. Explore aesthetics, discover a powerful form builder plugin, and embrace real-time collaboration.
Balancing customer focus with competitive awareness is crucial for business success, leveraging insights to create category-dominating products and services. Here’s how you can find the right balance.
The revolution in audience attention measurement
< 1 min readUncover challenges, complexities, and innovative solutions in measuring attention.
The 2023 Insight250 features innovators and leaders from over 50 nations spanning six continents. This year, almost 75% of the honorees were first-time winners.
Discover the latest companies who have chosen to join the ESOMAR community as corporate members.
Women in Research: Giulia Gasperi
4 min readEmbracing the unexpected: my career journey from Data Dread to Data Empathy
Winners of ESOMAR's Research Got Talent competition write about their project, in partnership with the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, where they investigated the key employment challenges faced by newcomers to Canada.
"If you, as a brand or company, are taking a stance on cultural issues, who and what are you trying to influence?"
Market researchers typically spend 80% of their time on data preparation and only 20% on insights and storytelling. This imbalance, even with new tools, stifles innovation and limits transformative insights for businesses.
Do we need a new vocabulary?
Market researchers face demands for speed, quality, and cost-efficiency, leading to technology-driven changes in the industry. But what can we do to stay competitive?
According to Rare Disease Day, rare genetic diseases currently affect about 5.9 percent of the world's population.
Discover some of the companies that have chosen to be a part of the ESOMAR community as corporate members.
Reaching high confidence of research results through mixed methods
Discover the latest companies who have chosen to join the ESOMAR community as corporate members.
What I Know Now... Ray Poynter
12 min readThis month, Rhiannon Price interviewed Ray Poynter about finding 'the edge', ultra running, and his passion for innovation in the MRX industry.



















