Resources Library by ANA

The theory of the crime

Extracting insights from data is a lot like trying to solve a murder based on circumstantial evidence. We create one or more "theories" or narratives and then look to the evidence for confirmation of our hypotheses. This all works reasonably well...

Catalogue: Congress 2015: Revelations

Author: David G. Bakken

October 1, 2015

Lost in translation

The last decade has seen phenomenal growth in market research activity in emerging Asian markets; much of the growth has been driven by Western multinationals seeking to enter or extend their reach in Asian markets. In response, a dynamic Asia-based...

Catalogue: Asia Pacific 2013: Asia On The Move

Authors: Sue Siewert, David G. Bakken

April 7, 2013

Bridging the gap

A new insight framework based on four distinctive but overlapping types of insight: 'discovery' insights, 'predictive' insights, 'explanatory' insights and 'transformational' insights is explored in this presentation. Qual and quant techniques can...

Catalogue: Qualitative 2011: Embrace, Inspire And Celebrate!

Author: David G. Bakken

November 13, 2011

Riding the value shift in market research

What is the biggest threat to the future of market research? This paper argues that deep, permanent changes in the competitive dynamics of market research are behind its growing commoditization and that of other trends like 'DIY' research. The...

Catalogue: Congress 2010: The Changing Face Of Market Research

Author: David G. Bakken

September 15, 2010

Car talk

Word of mouth is the hot topic in marketing these days. As reported by BrandWeek.com, spending on word of mouth marketing is projected to hit $1.3 billion (US$) in 2008. Interest in measuring and managing word of mouth communication about brands has...

Catalogue: Automotive 2008

Author: David G. Bakken

Company: Harris Interactive (Europe)

March 3, 2008

Renewing the original bonds

Market research has its roots in psychological theory and method, but there is a growing gap between psychological understanding and market research practice.Marketers today often rely on implicit or naïve explanations rather than formal theories...

Catalogue: Congress 2006: Foresight

Author: David G. Bakken

September 17, 2006

Predicting the unpredictable

Tipping points, viral marketing, the butterfly effect - Marketers today want to understand and take advantage of these 'emergent' phenomena. Outside of marketing research, innovative social and computer scientists have developed a new approach to...

Catalogue: Congress 2005: Making A Difference

Authors: Roger A. Parker, David G. Bakken

Company: Harris Interactive (Europe)

September 21, 2005

Cultural differences in consumer decision making

This paper seeks to determine whether research methods developed within a Western conceptual framework can be applied to understanding decision-making among Asian consumers.The authors focus on two methods with theoretical foundations in consumer...

Catalogue: Asia Pacific 2005

Authors: David G. Bakken, Vincent G. Breglio

Company: Harris Interactive (Europe)

March 13, 2005

The Bayesian revolution in marketing research

This paper describes the paradigm shift that has been occurring in the statistical analysis of marketing data over the past 10 years. The new paradigm reflects a perspective on probability that was first proposed in the 18th century by Thomas Bayes,...

Catalogue: ESOMAR Conference 2005: Innovate!

Author: David G. Bakken

Company: Harris Interactive (Europe)

February 27, 2005