Article by Katya Dashkevich, RMS Research Associate – RMS recently partnered with a bank to conduct a community awareness and financial need survey. The overall goal of this study was to understand its customers’ rate of satisfaction, loyalty, and needs as well as the community’s general awareness and perceptions of its image and brand equity. Read more

Intercept surveys serve as invaluable tools for gathering on-site feedback from various audiences, whether at events, airports, bus routes, restaurants, conferences, or shopping malls. These surveys provide organizations with immediate insights into patron perceptions while their experiences are still fresh in their minds. However, to ensure the success of an intercept survey project, it’s crucial Read more

At RMS, we often hear the question, “How does signing up for a research panel benefit me?” Many individuals underestimate the profound influence surveys, focus groups, and secret shoppers can have on the services and products we encounter daily. Companies frequently turn to market research to fine-tune their offerings before launch, gaining insights into consumer Read more

You can do your own surveys & you may get some answers. Let us do your surveys & we’ll get better answers. Strengthen your institution by asking those who matter most — prospective students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff & students. Surveys done by a third party are more likely to produce open and honest responses 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

It’s hard to believe that we are fast approaching the end of 2023 and what a year it has been! If you are new to our blog, Welcome! We look forward to you joining us on an informative journey as we continue to delve into the latest trends and invaluable insights in market research. And 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

Article by Molly Burke, RMS Research Analyst – Introduction: A regional non-profit organization recently partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct primary market research about community awareness and understanding regarding issues related to Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses prevalent within the region. The client wanted to gain insight on how they could Read more

Article by Molly Burke, RMS Research Analyst – Introduction: A hospital recently partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct market research regarding its image and awareness. The client wanted to explore the community’s perception of their hospital compared to other regional health centers. This was achieved by collaboratively developing a telephone survey Read more

Article by Patrick Fiorenza, RMS Director of Research Analytics – This post will briefly focus on overcoming common roadblocks when working on a grant proposal. The most important takeaway is that much of the grant-writing work comes before you start writing. Keeping templates, data, and all the necessary information for a submission at hand is Read more