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A qualitative futurescape

The theme of this paper is that qualitative research, as it travels through the world exploring new terrain, is now in serious danger of falling into a foul smelling swamp and remaining stuck there. There are, however, challenging peaks to climb...

Catalogue: New Monograph Series Vol.4: Qualitative Research

Author: Wendy Gordon

January 1, 1998

The 7 mortal sins in qualitative research

This paper aims to illuminate and investigate the discrepancy between the excellent knowledge of good qualitative research and the practice of applied qualitative research.

Catalogue: New Monograph Series Vol.4: Qualitative Research

Author: Udo Reuter

January 1, 1998

Ethnography as a market research tool

This paper is devoted to issues related to the planning and implementing of market research studies with the use of ethnographic and observational approaches. This paper addresses these issues according to a consistent set of principles developed...

Catalogue: New Monograph Series Vol.4: Qualitative Research

Author: Hy Mariampolski

January 1, 1998

Cross cultural qualitative research

There is a good deal of misunderstanding about how qualitative researchers work with participants and how participants react in qualitative studies in Asian countries and especially in Japan. In fact, when we do cross-cultural qualitative research in...

Catalogue: New Monograph Series Vol.4: Qualitative Research

Author: Kazuko Ohye

January 1, 1998

Construction of otherness via cross-cultural advertising

This paper focuses on the question of semiotics of brand communication. Lotman's’ concept of semiosphere and three types of semiotic relations between imagined our brand and other brands, hindering the brand's acceptance in particular market,...

Catalogue: Seminar 1997: From International To Cross-Cultural Marketing

Author: Triin Vihalemm

Company: KANTAR TNS Malaysia

November 1, 1997

The perfect fit- Model, script, and the cultural ethos

With an increasing globalisation of brands, there is a need to communicate similar brand images and values to consumers all over the world. While this is necessary, it is also important to recognise, understand and interpret the cultural context of...

Catalogue: Seminar 1997: From International To Cross-Cultural Marketing

Authors: Shruti Sharma, Neerja Wable

November 1, 1997

A constructive approach to advertising testing

This paper proposes that advertising work, and therefore testing, be viewed from a new theoretical perspective; that of modern semiology. This perspective gives new insight into the constructive nature of meaning, the system of signification, the...

Catalogue: Seminar 1997: From International To Cross-Cultural Marketing

Author: Elizabeth Glaros

November 1, 1997

To comfortably borrow or to own

In this paper we describe various examples of the common practises of customising imported concepts or creative ideas to Asian markets. We see that many efforts are aimed to enable the target only to borrow these ideas. We argue that the essential...

Catalogue: Seminar 1997: From International To Cross-Cultural Marketing

Authors: Paramita Mohamad, Claire Littlewood Koch

November 1, 1997

Ethnography and cross-cultural research

As cross-cultural marketing becomes more important, the need for tools and perspectives to understand the global consumer becomes more pronounced. This paper offers practical advice on using ethnographic methods as a foundation for consumer analysis...

Catalogue: Seminar 1997: From International To Cross-Cultural Marketing

Author: Hy Mariampolski

Company: QualiData Research Inc.

November 1, 1997