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Explore the latest contributions from the community published on Research World to inspire and provoke your thinking.

7 January
in General

Each month, We Live Context’s Rhiannon Price asks some familiar faces in the MRX world what they have learned about themselves and the industry on their journey so far.


6 January

The fastest-growing insights globally. What are the growth drivers of the Asia Pacific region?


31 December 2024

As 2024 ends, experts from WIN highlight challenges like integrating AI and supporting employee well-being, emphasizing lessons learned for the future.


18 December 2024

Digital data analytics dominates the research software sector in Europe, but what about the other segments?


11 December 2024

With NHS waiting lists near record highs, there is a strong case for encouraging preventive behaviours like improved diet and exercise. However, there are three psychological reasons why engaging the public in such behaviours is extremely challenging.


11 December 2024

A $34 Billion Insights Industry. How Europe Stands Resilient Against Inflationary Pressures?


10 December 2024
in General

This edition features Richard Colwell, CEO of Red C Research & Marketing, which supports blue-chip brands with insights. He is also ESOMAR’s Country Representative for Ireland and Executive Vice President of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN).


2025 Trends

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5 December 2024

Market and opinion research provides a snapshot of current conditions. In today's VUCA world—volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous—decision-makers need data that informs both the present and the future.


4 December 2024
in General

Knowing your customers is key to growth. Interview a few to create personas that reflect their needs. Use these to refine strategies and products.


3 December 2024
in Opinions

Here 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.


3 December 2024
in General

Winners of the 2024 Insight250 were announced this past September - you can see the full list of Winners at Insight250.com. This edition features Stephan Gans, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Insights & Analytics Officer for PepsiCo.


2 December 2024

An insider’s perspective on the future of AI and its effects on the Self-serve Research Platforms segment and the insights industry.


29 November 2024

Discover the latest companies who have chosen to join the ESOMAR community as corporate members.


25 November 2024

The $142 bn insights industry – Which sector drives the insights industry’s growth? What challenges did these segments face in 2023?


20 November 2024

A US$ 142 billion insights industry – What has changed since 2022? How ESOMAR’s global survey has adapted to the evolving realities of the industry?


20 November 2024

Brand experience (BX) and customer experience (CX) reflect the emotions consumers feel with your brand, influencing their perceptions, reviews, and loyalty.


18 November 2024

Looking back to the rise of online panels may be illustrative in charting the path of synthetic respondents


18 November 2024

An insider’s perspective on the future of AI and its effects on the Social Listening and Communities segment and the insights industry.


12 November 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by data and deadlines? AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini can streamline your research and boost performance by up to 40%.


12 November 2024

The COM-B model helps understand and influence customer behavior, supports the growth of behavioral science in business, and increases the likelihood of audiences acting on research findings as well as clients commissioning proposals.

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