Nielsen installing EEG in MR labs; CMOs: become your firm’s customer advocate (RBDR–11/06/2013)

Today: 1) Nielsen told a conference last week that it has implemented EEG capabilities in several research labs, but an observer says it’s only for extremely well-heeled marketers. 2) CMOs need to become a company’s customer expert at every level, an exhaustive assignment. 3) An expert asserts that Big Data isn’t for everyone. “It makes things harder,” says Howard Baldwin, who advises not to tackle it until you are really confident about mastery of data of any size.

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CMO Index paints “rosy” marketing pix; Facebook expert lauds its success for client marketing (RBDR–11/05/2013)

Today: 1) The Forbes Media and Gyro “CMO Index” shows 39% of marketers will have a bigger budget at their disposal in the coming six months. 2) Facebook “expert” Perry Marshall staunchly defends its ability to deliver for clients that use its marketing tactics. 3) Positive numbers of Twitter, Pinterest and (2 for) Facebook.

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Gartner tells tech: focus on Silver Surfers; Amy Shields on MRA Code (RBDR–11/04/13)

Today: 1) Gartner Inc.’s new “maverick” research advises technology marketers to pay way more attention to “Silver Surfers,” middle and older-aged consumers. 2) MRA Director of Research Amy Shields explains aspects of the organization revised code of Market Researcher Conduct.

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No MR for Xbox One; Twitter’s millions from data sales; Facebook’s new ad measure (RBDR–10/10/13)

Today: 1) Two days after word broke that a Microsoft VP Marketing & Sales indicated Xbox One might collect data for market research purposes, the company issued a statement denying that was in their plans. 2) Twitter made $47.5 million selling its data last year and it’s taking in even more this year. 3) Facebook has revised its advertising and ad measurement processes, making them much more client-friendly and attentive to their needs.

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Xbox could collect personal data, be MR tool; CEOs prefer dashboards; McDonald’s helps create advertising analyzer (RBDR–10/9/13)

Today: 1) As Xbox One prepares for launch this holiday season, Microsoft makes indications that it may collect players’ personal data that can be used in market research. 2) CEOs describe how data presented to them is currently delivered and explain how they would like fast delivered to them. 3) Phoenix Marketing International collaborates with McDonald’s in creating a new advertising analysis dashboard.

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