BIGGEST mistakes clients make contracting their MR. (RBDR 10.20.2015)

Today on RBDR:

30 so-called market research experts share on Zintro.com what each believes is the #1 biggest mistake companies make when they contract out market research. (Link to this report HERE.)

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Publishers relish real-time data but… AARP launches Boomer ad agency (RBDR 9.2.2015)

Today on the Research Business DAILY Report:

1) Publishers reveal in a Forrester Research study their immense appreciation for real-time data, understanding its positive revenue impact, but…

2) AARP launches its new advertising agency to offer clients the association’s very special understanding and how to market to Boomers.

3) WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell tells analysts that online measurement is lacking–and he offers a few prescriptions for the problem.

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TAM merges with BARC in India. Unilever Foundry adds Crowdsourcing. (RBDR 9.1.2015)

Today on the Research Business DAILY Report:

1) TAM Media Research gets its foot back into India’s TV ratings business by merging with BARC, the nation’s current TV ratings provider.

2) Unilever expands the scope of its Foundry innovation collaboration program with expansion into Crowdsourcing.

3) The Next Generation Market Research group is accepting nominations for 3 different awards until Labor Day, September 7.

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Oracle buys Maxymizer. Google Glass returning. (RBDR 8.31.2015)

Today on RBDR:

1) Oracle enters an agreement to buy Maxymizer, boosting its Web viewing measurement and analysis.

2) New statistics reveal companies are shifting their focus and spending from customer channels to tracking the full customer journey and new evidence of the TV-Twitter connection, and its benefits.

3) Multiple reports says Google Glass is coming back, boasting additions and improvements.

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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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