The scary new robodialer replacement. Palantir Tech is 1 MR game-changing startup. (RBDR 11.11.2015)

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Today on RBDR:

1) As research continues to deal with new TCPA regulations, telemarketers are targeting people who slightly misdial “800” number calls, which sends them to automated surveys.

2) One research company, Palantir Technologies, makes its way onto CB Insights’ Top 55 Game-Changer Startups.

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Pharma Market Research Report Predictions Issue: Call for Input

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It’s that time of year when we begin preparations for our Annual Year-End “Predictions” Issue of Pharma Market Research Report (PMR).

This special issue features insights from key influencers and innovators in the market research industry — like you — about significant changes that you think will emerge in the pharmaceutical, health care, biotech and medical device industries in the next year or two.

We are inviting you to participate by sharing your thoughts about what you think may be different over the next couple of years. Because we receive more submissions than space allows, our emphasis is on your most thought-provoking ideas.

When preparing your “prediction,” please be specific, direct and brief, and limit your comments to 120 words or less. And please: avoid being ‘salesy’.

Some people have asked that we print their submission anonymously. If you prefer to contribute to the issue in that fashion, please let us know and we will not include your name alongside your submission if it gets selected.

If you plan to participate, please RSVP your intention by no later than Friday, November 20.

All predictions (with by your preferred electronic “headshot” photo-jpeg, roughly 2″x 3″, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi) must arrive no later than Monday, November 30.

Please submit your ideas via email directly to RFL Editor and Publisher Bob Lederer by emailing rflbob@gmail.com.

Thank you for your consideration! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Bob Lederer
Editor and Publisher, RFL Communications, Inc.

Research Business Report Predictions Issue: Call for Input

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It’s that time of year when we begin preparations for our Annual Year-End “Predictions” Issue of Research Business Report.

This special issue features insights from key influencers and innovators in the market research industry — like you — about significant changes that you think will emerge in the research industry in the next year or two.

We are inviting you to participate by sharing your thoughts about what you think may be different over the next couple of years. Because we receive more submissions than space allows, our emphasis is on your most thought-provoking ideas.

When preparing your “prediction,” please be specific, direct and brief, and limit your comments to 120 words or less. And please: avoid being ‘salesy’.

Some people have asked that we print their submission anonymously. If you prefer to contribute to the issue in that fashion, please let us know and we will not include your name alongside your submission if it gets selected.

If you plan to participate, please RSVP your intention by no later than Friday, November 20.

All predictions (with by your preferred electronic “headshot” photo-jpeg, roughly 2″x 3″, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi) must arrive no later than Monday, November 30.

Please submit your ideas via email directly to RFL Editor and Publisher Bob Lederer by emailing rflbob@gmail.com.

Thank you for your consideration!

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Bob Lederer
Editor and Publisher, RFL Communications, Inc.

Larry Friedman talks future of MR. Bad data inhibits enhanced decision-making. (RBDR 11.10.2015)

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Today on RBDR:

1) Recently-retired TNS Chief Research Officer Larry Friedman lets his hair down about what’s ahead for market research. (Link to this story here.)

2) Bad data in many forms is singled out by Crain Associates Research LLC President Vic Crain as a major detriment to technology’s ability to enhance decision-making.

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Bluegrass fires pollster. comScore & GfK honored. Signals: insights without staff? (RBDR 11.09.2015)

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Today on RBDR: 1) Bluegrass poll, off the mark in Kentucky governor’s race, fires its pollster. 2) comScore and GfK MRI dominated award winners at the Print & Digital Research Forum in London. 3) No data scientist is required with Taste Analytics’ new Signal platform — and the company claims you can still reap the insight rewards promised by other analytics tools.

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