Unilever’s SharkTank MR: having 2x the Impact @ 1/2 the Time & Cost (RBDR 8.6.2015)

Today: Unilever SVP Marketing & Strategic Insights Stan Sthanunathan discusses the company’s “SharkTank” program that is funneling brand new research tools and techniques into the corporation for testing and scaling up.

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TCPA, the Pink Elephant research can not ignore (RBDR 8.5.2015)

Today: A intensive look at the threats, costs and other ramifications of the implementation and regulation of TCPA on the market research industry.

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MR layoffs at Gen Mills, Kraft Heinz & Hershey (RBDR 7.23.2015)

Today on RBDR: With CPG companies experiencing continuing financial challenges, layoffs have begun, including significant numbers in the research function at several major corporations.

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MR’s changing face reflected in RFL Global Top 50 Research Organizations (RBDR 7.7.2015)

Today on RBDR: Introduction of the RFL Global Top 50 Research Organization list, plus RFL publishes the first Top 50 Big Data list. Bob Lederer explains that the RFL Global Top 50 list of companies reflects the changing face of the research industry. Download it for yourself and comment under our video or directly to RFLBob@Gmail.com

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MR industry changes last year: paper, CAPI, Mobile (RBDR 4.27.2015)

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Today on RBDR: Meaning Ltd.’s Annual Software, Technology & Methodology Market Research Trends Study has been released, with several industry changes of note.

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