Tag Archives: fieldwork

Do you know: What are qualitative recruiters required to share with participants?

Asking people to be a part of qualitative research, whether that involves in-person interviews as part of a mall intercept or focus groups at central locations around the country, requires much more than simply getting a yes or no from […]

The impact of Quebec and Ontario demographic differences on research design

By Kim Storer Some Canadian statistics are pretty easy to guess especially if you’re a resident. Though we may generalize and say that Ontario and Quebec are about the same size, the population of Ontario is actually about 70% larger. […]

What is a GenPop market research study?

By Lisa Wright You might call it GepPop or CensusRep but it’s all the same thing. General Population and Census Representative targets and samples have one goal in mind – to generate results from groups of people whose demographics mirror […]

What products work well for the IHUT research methodology?

By Kim Storer Your imagination is the limit! While IHUTs are not recommended for very expensive or confidential products, consumers can test nearly anything in the comfort of their own home. Consumables: It doesn’t matter if a product needs to […]

What are the disadvantages of the IHUT research methodology?

By Kim Storer It’s a bit difficult to list out the disadvantages of IHUTs as the advantages are so abundant. But, even the best of products aren’t always best for IHUT testing. Let’s consider some reasons why you might choose […]

What are the advantages of the IHUT research methodology?

By Kim Storer Market researchers and brand managers have many tools available to them, from focus groups, to interviews, questionnaires, communities, facial coding, and more. So why would they choose an IHUT? Well, IHUTS offer numerous benefits. Touchy feely products: […]

How high will you climb to measure your brand activation?

By Jason Zweig This article originally appeared on the Canadian Viewpoint blog. What do you call a 120-foot tall rock climbing wall in the middle of New York city’s Times Square? Why naturally, it’s a brand activation for Toyota Rav4, […]

What exactly is the IHUT research methodology?

By Kim Storer If you tuned into this post because of an interest in football, I’ll let you down easy by sharing this little-known fact. The pithy cry ‘Hut!’ evolved over the last 100 years as a quick, snappy sound […]

7 ways to reduce your research costs

By Carol Udell Good quality research isn’t cheap but there are a few things you can consider when your budget is tight and research is necessary. 1)   Broaden your target groups. It’s nearly always cheaper to run research with […]

What sample size do I need for my market research questionnaire?

The question is simple but the answer is complicated. I hope you’ll read through the entire post but you can jump to the bottom if you’re in a hurry for an answer. First, let’s understand the components that contribute to […]