Hey Hon! We at Observation Baltimore wanted to take a moment to recognize our favorite city…Baltimore, Maryland! We have already told you why Baltimore is the perfect test market. Now, we want to focus on why we love Baltimore. The… Read More
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What Makes Baltimore Great?
- February 29th, 2012
- Posted in All About Baltimore, Baltimore Market Research, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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Tags: Baltimore, Baltimore is the perfect test market, Chesapeake Bay watershed, market research specialists, Maryland, Maryland steamed crabs, Observation Baltimore, Super Bowl XXXV, The Baltimore Orioles, The Baltimore Ravens, The Maryland Blue Crab, What Makes Baltimore Great?
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Going Green: The Ins and Outs of LEED Certification
- February 22nd, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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Tags: Going Green, Green Building Council, green building design, LEED Certification, LEED-certified, LEED-certified buildings, Market Research, Observation Baltimore, Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emmisions, Reduce Energy Consumption, renewable materials, sustainable products
Developed in 2000 by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – better known as LEED – provides building owners and operators with an outline for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED-certified… Read More
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How Bad Weather Affects Productivity
- February 16th, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, How Bad Weather Affects Productivity, Observation Baltimore News, Self Improvement Tips, Uncategorized
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Do you ever feel less productive on gloomy days? Well, according to several studies conducted on the affects of weather on office productivity, you are not alone. How Does the Weather Affect Productivity? Thirty-two percent (32%) of workers say they… Read More
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Transition of Saint Valentine
- February 8th, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Holiday History, Holiday Shopping Stats, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
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Many theories exist as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. The story supported by a majority of historians goes like this… In ancient Rome during the reign of Claudius II (aka Claudius the Cruel), the emperor engaged his army in… Read More
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Advertising’s Empire: Super Bowl
- February 1st, 2012
- Posted in Advertising News, Baltimore Market Research, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Social Media Statistics, Uncategorized
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The Super Bowl is a monumental event that draws over 150 million U.S. viewers each year. This one event continues as THE television advertising juggernaut. Of the top 30 most viewed television programs of all time, the Super Bowl accounts… Read More
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The History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 20th, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Holiday History, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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On April 4, 1968, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was struck down by an assassin’s bullet. Soon after the civil rights icon’s death, Congressman John Conyers Jr. of Michigan introduced legislation seeking to make Dr. King’s birthday, January 15,… Read More
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Facility Fervor
- January 13th, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Uncategorized
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Tags: Active Group, Clients, dedicated host/hostess, efficient source, establish relationships, expensive, experienced recruiting, facility experiences, Facility Fervor, focus group, Focus Group Facility, focus group facility partners, Focus Vision, Food, Greenbook.org, Highly responsive, How do you determine if a new facility will best serve your project?, How do you find great focus group facility partners, Impulse Survey, insight, locating focus group facilities, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, MRA Blue Book, networking resources, Observation Baltimore, peers, physical location, professional service, QRCA, Quicklinks, Quirks Marketing Research Review, Recommendations, recruitment, recruitmentPrice, researchers, resources, Responsiveness, RFP, RIVA, Technology, tips, Tips and Resources for Researchers
This week, we provide useful tips and resources for researchers to help locate focus group facility partners. How do you find great focus group facility partners? Technology provides the most efficient source for locating focus group facilities in new markets…. Read More
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Making a Positive Change in 2012
- January 5th, 2012
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Self Improvement Tips, Uncategorized
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Regardless of the resource you consult, “resolution” is defined as a promise, pledge, oath, or vow to change. Change of behavior is our expertise! We could publish a plethora of white papers based on collective recommendations (gleaned through qualitative prowess,… Read More
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Highlights from the Greenbook (GB) Research Industry Trends Report
- December 29th, 2011
- Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Greenbook Research Industry Trends Report Highlights, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
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The Greenbook [GB] Research Industry Trends Report indicates our beloved industry is not only alive and well, but also evolving to best serve the needs of our clients! In my humble opinion, traditional qualitative methods have been a marketing doormat… Read More
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2011 Holiday Shopping Statistics and Trends
- December 23rd, 2011
- Posted in Addiction to Handheld Electronic Devices, Baltimore Market Research, Cell Phone Statistics, Handheld Electronics Usage Statistics, Holiday Shopping Stats, Internet Statistics, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
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Is the Holiday Shopping Craze Driving You Crazy? Well, you are not alone. In fact, 73% of consumers do ALL of their holiday shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to the Deloitte Annual Holiday Survey. It is no wonder that… Read More