Tag Archives: concept test

Tim Horton’s in-home coffee offering proves successful after a superior experiential marketing campaign

Posted on Wednesday November 7th, 2018 by CanView Team

Assuming you even watch TV now that Netflix has taken over, do you remember seeing this Tim Horton’s ad on TV?For more than 25 years, consumers have enjoyed brew-at-home, single-cup devices like Keurig, Nespresso, and Tassimo. And, over the last … Continue reading →

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Market Research Mythbusters: Research reports aren’t useful!

Posted on Wednesday June 20th, 2018 by CanView Team

When you’ve invested thousands of dollars into a research study, the report should be useful and actionable, one that is regularly studied and referred to. And, if there is a paper version, dog-eared and bookmarked, and weathered with love. With … Continue reading →

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Conducting research is easy… if you understand hundreds of cognitive biases!

Posted on Thursday June 14th, 2018 by CanView Team

If you’re equipped with excellent written or interpersonal communication skills, conducting research is easy. You identify hypotheses, develop questions or discussion guides to address them, and you’re done! Except you’re not done.People come prewired with literally hundreds of cognitive biases … Continue reading →

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Chunking: What shall we do with a questionnaire that’s too long?

Posted on Wednesday May 9th, 2018 by CanView Team

You have many options when a questionnaire is simply too long to start programming and fieldwork because it will generate poor response rates and poor data quality. You can cut answer options. You can cut questions. You can vastly increase … Continue reading →

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Correlation vs Causation and the Battle for Relevant Brand Research Conclusions

Posted on Monday April 30th, 2018 by CanView Team

The difference between correlation and causation seems fairly straightforward. Correlation means there is some kind of relationship between the variables but it’s impossible to determine if one is the root cause of the other. Causation means there is a predictable … Continue reading →

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What are the key features of a perfect package test?

Posted on Tuesday March 20th, 2018 by CanView Team

Creating effective packaging to display products on a shelf is not as simple as stuffing a few handfuls of macaroni into a plastic bag or a box. A great package is functional, accessible, attractive, unique in its own right, and … Continue reading →

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When to use a probability versus a nonprobability sample

Posted on Thursday March 15th, 2018 by CanView Team

There are two main types of samples and researchers are regularly at odds with each other over which one is better. In reality, neither is better. Each one is better suited for some needs and less so for other needs. … Continue reading →

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Cannabis in Canada: Planning a wise communication strategy

Posted on Monday January 29th, 2018 by CanView Team

Cannabis is just a few months away from being legal for recreational use in Canada which means companies and brands will soon have to consider how it might interact with their current line of products and services.Would incorporating cannabis be … Continue reading →

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Product Packaging Trends for 2018: 6 ways to be truly authentic

Posted on Wednesday January 24th, 2018 by CanView Team

Packaging is all around us. From cans of soup on shelf stores, to taco plates at the food court, and home meal kit deliveries, you can’t avoid packaging. Though the basic premise remains the same from year to year, people’s … Continue reading →

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When is a mall-intercept the best market research methodology?

Posted on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 by CanView Team

As the name suggests, mall-intercept studies entail intercepting people at a mall in order to engage in a dialogue and gather their opinions about a pre-determined topic using either qualitative or quantitative techniques. As with any research methodology, there are … Continue reading →

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