Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

Facebook shared data with 74 govts; Have a brand complaint? Use social media! (RBDR–8/29/13)

Today: 1) Facebook announced information-sharing requests received from 74 countries around the world during first half of 2013. 2) Social media is clearly the most reliable communication vehicle for complaints to brands and companies, based on new study data. 3) A New York newspaper report that ESPN could try to stop Nielsen’s takeover of Arbitron only scratches the surface of the FTC’s considerations before approvals. 4) New CMOs at the Levi brand and MasterCard are overseeing MR at those businesses.

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Here is today’s mobile research insight, provided courtesy of Decipher:

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Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

RBDR for August 28, 2013

1) What some businesses are doing to fill the gap between Big Data job openings and finding quality, skilled personnel (and what can MR learn from that). 2) Pew Research reports an alarming 20% of U.S. homes do not have a broadband connection despite 98% of the population living in broadband-equipped locales– explaining why is purely speculative.

Sponsored by Decipher Inc. (http://www.decipherinc.com), focused on technology and research systems that bring data to life, and revealing how even seemingly small discoveries can yield meaningful insights.

Here is today’s mobile research insight, provided courtesy of Decipher:

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Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

Many cos. using employees in their surveys; Big data: the Hype versus Realities (RBDR–7/27/13)

1) Best Practices, LLC study shows many large companies are using their employees as respondents. 2) All Things Digital Senior Editor Arik Hesseldahl separates Big Data hype from its realities. 3) RFL Communications’ new website enables you to view today’s RBDR, plus the previous 30, on its homepage. Visit http://www.rflonline.com.

Sponsored by Decipher, Inc. (http://www.decipherinc.com), focusing on technology and research systems that bring data to life and revealing how even seemingly small discoveries can yield meaningful insights.

Here is this week’s second mobile MR insight, courtesy Decipher, Inc.:

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Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

RBDR for August 26, 2013

eMarketer reports that digital platforms have surpassed television as the U.S. media content consumption. Dennis Murphy comments on how top market researchers are still relying on traditional survey research for critical insights. RBDR plans to address what it identifies as the MR industry’s most important issues, but we want your input. Email info@rflonline.com to share your thoughts.

Sponsored by Decipher, Inc. (http://www.decipherinc.com), focusing on technology and research systems that bring data to life and revealing how even seemingly small discoveries can yield meaningful insights.

Here is the first of several mobile MR insights to be delivered in this RBDR content box this week, courtesy of Decipher, Inc.:

Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

RBDR for August 22, 2013

Converting names on Rx data to lifelong codes is concerning some German data authorities’ sense of anonymity. Chinese manufacturers are not succeeding outside the mainland; experts assess reasons why and what it means to market research. Mobile MR firm consolidation occurred twice this week.