More predicted Big Data evolution in 2014; Marketing expert smartly assesses MR (RBDR 12 18 13)

Today: 1) Act-On Software projects a Big Data evolution in 2014 in which marketing zeroes in on several important elements it can provide. 2) In a not-to-be-missed interview, marketing Black Ink guru Jeff Winsper discusses marketing’s relationship with market research and how MR can elevate its internal status.

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Data Giant Twitter’s Better Investor Potential; Secrets of Super Bowl Commercials (RBDR–12/16/2013)

Today: 1) The Motley Fool Wall Street analyst Jamal Carnette re-evaluates Twitter’s investor value based on its unusually strong Research & Development spending, 2) A look ahead at the 2014 Super Bowl and, for many viewers of the game, its commercials.

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Social media research: the great opportunity for the MR department (RBDR–12/12/2013)

Today: Bob Lederer’s commentary on the MR department sees opportunities presented by social media research as a greater likelihood than loud, ominous warnings that social media will cause corporations to do away traditional research. It’s up to MRD assertiveness.

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RBDR’s tribute to Jack Honomichl, who died Sunday at 85 (RBDR–12/11/2013)

Today: We pay tribute to the late Jack Honomichl, who died at age 85 on Sunday. He promoted the interests of the market research industry and profession superbly for over 50 years, reminding businesses of its viability and bringing news about the industry through Advertising Age and in the market research industry’s successful publication, Inside Research.

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Bob Lederer’s RBDR Commentary: Multiple Dilemmas for Client MRers, Part 1 (RBDR–12/10/2013)

Today: RBDR commentary on one of the most aggravating issues facing market research department and their vendors: understanding all the proper uses, potential uses and improper uses of all the tools and techniques now in every client research department’s tool box.

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