With the constant shifting sands of technology, how can researchers stay abreast of the latest developments in advertising and media research and the interplay between the different communication platforms? What's the state of the art in media and advertising research, how close are we to reliable cross-platform currencies and how is this impacting the new world of media buying?
The rapid explosion of technology has led to a new age where the checks and balances of ethical data collection and self-regulation that grew organically over the past 70 years are now often 'overlooked' in favor of speed and cost-efficiency -all these with detrimental effects. As part of ESOMAR's continued commitment to better understand how data is being used within and outside of organizations, how it is being controlled, and who 'owns' that data, we partnered with Kadence International to conduct a study amongst executives working in marketing, advertising, market research, and IT in North America, Europe and Asia. The results showed that although business leaders around the world put a high commercial value on consumer data, they pay far less emphasis on ensuring its security.
In 2012, ESOMAR published 24 Questions to Help Buyers of Social Media Research. These questions were intended to help users of social media research consider issues that might influence whether a social media listening tool was fit for the purpose of a particular research objective, whether qualitative, quantitative, or both. The questions were designed to help users gain a better understanding of the services being offered and ensure that what they received from a social media data provider was what was expected. Over the intervening years a great deal has changed in terms of the types of data available for analysis, the sources for such data, the ways in which researchers acquire and analyze it, the technologies used, the industry players, and the regulatory environment, to name a few. Of special note is the interest in moving beyond text to include the broader category of unstructured data (text, images, audio, and video) and the expansion of potential sources beyond social media to include, for example, survey open ends, focus group transcripts, call center interactions, and more. At the same time, the software tools for analyzing these types of data have grown in number and capabilities. The purpose of this document is to update ESOMAR's guidance to better reflect current practice in market, opinion, and social research and data analytics.
The world is in turmoil. Hyperbole or reality? As we look back on 2017, it is difficult to characterise the state of things as anything but turmoiland experts interviewed in this issue would agree. But, if this is the case, what then is the role of insights and evidence in this new world? In many instances, it would seem that its role is diminishing, with leaders dismissing evidence-based news with which they disagree as fake news. For the Insights professional, all of this poses unique and significant challenges. Not only do we have to bring the human being into the centre of marketing, but we also have to work out where we fit into a new world of political, social and economic turmoil and change. We have to be highly inventive to truly represent the needs of people not only as consumers but as citizens. We need to be able to foresee and reflect the challenges of peoples everyday lives.
This document provides guidance to researchers on the special care required when undertaking research with children, young people, and other vulnerable individuals. Its principal focus is the ethical and legal issues involved, rather than the technical problems of such research. Thus, the welfare of individual data subjects is the overriding consideration. They must not be disturbed or harmed as a direct result of participating in research, or having their data processed and analysed for a research purpose.
What role does research have in understanding and interpreting social change? Can the profession measure social impact and help decision makers understand what they need to do? Where and how can research help build a better society?
The ICC/ESOMAR International Code on Market, Opinion and Social Research and Data Analytics, which was developed jointly with the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), sets out global standards for self-regulation for researchers and data analysts and is undersigned by all ESOMAR members.
The ICC/ESOMAR International Code on Market, Opinion and Social Research and Data Analytics, which was developed jointly with the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), sets out global standards for self-regulation for researchers and data analysts and is undersigned by all ESOMAR members.
The ICC/ESOMAR International Code on Market, Opinion and Social Research and Data Analytics, which was developed jointly with the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), sets out global standards for self-regulation for researchers and data analysts and is undersigned by all ESOMAR members.
Global Market Research 2017 is the 29th annual industry study undertaken by ESOMAR, in cooperation with BDO Accountants & Advisors. The report reviews the size and performance of the market research industry and explores how the research market continues to expand, using data collected by national research associations, leading companies, independent analysts, as well as ESOMAR representatives. The report is widely used as a point of reference for business investment plans, growth opportunities, merger and acquisition preparation, research projects, academic theses, market studies and reports, as well as advertisements. This year's report includes the research turnover and growth data of more than 90 countries.Check it out on ESOMAR Publications Store!
Weve done the research, delivered the data and gleaned the insights but what is the return on investment? We look at how researchers can best work with their clients to ensure that the research really provides new and useful insights and enables them to develop products and services that exceed their customers expectations.
Visionary - Its been 70 years since ESOMAR held its first Congress in Amsterdam where the industry agreed to form an association which would help the burgeoning industry to grow. In this special anniversary edition of Research World we celebrate 70 years of this momentous occasion.