Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – One of the challenges faced in any market research study is gaining proper representation from panels or opt-in surveys. At times, RMS has implemented post-field work adjustments through weighting techniques. The use of weighting helps the results be more representative of a population. There are Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – Segmentation, clusters, personas, profiles – what’s the difference in these terms? All the terms have some nuances, but generally, they complement one another and, quite often, are used interchangeably. The underlying goal of each of these approaches is to understand groups of your customers with Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – Conjoint Analysis is a tool to help determine how people value different features of a product or service. Conjoint Analysis can be used for product design, pricing strategies, market segmentation, or in a competitive analysis. Conjoint Analysis can help reveal purchasing behaviors as well as Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – Focus groups are a terrific research methodology. When done well, they allow for free-flowing information and the ability for individuals to build on ideas, explore new ones, challenge assumptions, and create new strategies. Ideas can be tested in real-time in a small setting and integrated Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – Two of the research methodologies that RMS often uses are Mystery Shopping and Shop-A-Longs. These are two very effective research methodologies, and when done right, can help brands best understand customer experiences and behaviors. When you hear the term “mystery shopping,” it doesn’t always mean Read more

Article by Melissa Lewis, RMS Intercept Projects Supervisor – In market research, the timing and method of data collection can greatly impact the quality and reliability of data gathered. Brief face-to-face interviews, or Intercept Surveys, conducted immediately after a real-time experience provide clients with a wealth of benefits, resulting in richer, more accurate, and actionable Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – Proven market research strategies offer banks and credit unions the opportunity to understand the behaviors and unmet needs of customers and members. When working with banks and credit unions, the goal for Research and Marketing Strategies is to help organizations create data-driven programs to guide Read more

If you are planning Focus Groups for your clients, let us help. CNY is a top test market in the country and we know how to find the right participants! SOME FOCUS GROUP BEST PRACTICES The Importance of Participant Selection Choose participants that represent the greater demographic and are comfortable expressing their views. The Selection Read more

Article by Analytics Staff – At Research and Marketing Strategies (RMS), we take pride in our adherence to a tried-and-true approach to handling your research projects. Our approach is founded on a structured methodology which closely mirrors the process outlined by Google in their Data Analytics Professional Certificate. “Ask, Prepare, Process, Analyze, Share, Act” Here, Read more

Article by Ryan Moore, RMS Research Coordinator – At a glance: Recruiting Research Participants: Having an effective outreach strategy is crucial in market research, and customer lists provide a valuable resource that streamlines the process and enhances research efforts. Why Customer Lists: Using customer lists for recruiting offers benefits such as increased data integrity, targeted Read more