Archive for the ‘Useful Information’ Category

• The Ravens and their Impact on Baltimore, Maryland

  • September 14th, 2012
  • Posted in Market Research Specialists, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Art Modell, Baltimore Ravens All Community Team Foundation, business in Baltimore, Cleveland Browns, football and morale, football and the economy, generating economy, History of the Ravens football team, job opportunities in Baltimore, M&T Bank Stadium, RACTF, Ravens impact on Baltimore, Raven’s Stadium, Sports generating jobs, The Baltimore Ravens
    

  The late Art Modell moved the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore in 1996, at which time the team was renamed the Ravens, and the city has never been the same. Not only have the Ravens been a strong boost to the… Read More

• Bet your Bottom Dollar that Google+ will Grow your Business

  • September 11th, 2012
  • Posted in General, Market Research Specialists, Social Media Platforms, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: basics of google plus, benefits of google plus, expanding your business with social media, Google+, google+ for business, how to use google+, Market & Convert, market research experts, networking online, social media platforms for businesses, using google+ to grow your business
    

  The market research experts here at Observation Baltimore are no strangers to the fact that social media is an ever-budding resource that significantly optimizes business strategy when utilized correctly. For several years now, Facebook and Twitter have been perennials in… Read More

• Technology in Market Research: Social Media

  • August 7th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Market Research Technology, Observation Baltimore News, Social Media Statistics, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Advertising, consumer trends, facebook, linkedin, market research industry, market researchers, Observation Baltimore, Social Media, social media for businesses, Social Media Marketing, twitter
    

  As the world around us evolves, so too must the market research industry. With more and more people flocking to social media websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, the way in which individuals gain information about and interact… Read More

• Should we Strive for Gender Equality in the Olympics?

  • July 19th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, General, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: 2012 Olympic Games, Barbara Gassaway, female athletes, Gender Equality, IOC, market research specialists, Observation Baltimore, Olympic Facts & Statistics, Team U.S.A., Team USA, United States Olympic team, women’s equality in sports
    

  The 2012 Olympic Games are right around the corner, scheduled to take place in London from July 27th through August 12, 2012. Team U.S.A. at the 2012 Olympic Games Team U.S.A will send 530 athletes (269 women and 261 men)… Read More

• The National Anthem: Baltimore makes its Mark on History!

  • July 12th, 2012
  • Posted in All About Baltimore, Baltimore Market Research, General, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Barbara Gassaway, Battle of Baltimore, focus group, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, Market Research, National Anthem, Observation Baltimore, Test Market, The Star-Spangled Banner, War of 1812
    

  A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog titled, The Bicentennial of the War of 1812: How Baltimore Built its Legacy. In that post, we outlined Baltimore’s involvement in the War of 1812. But as many Baltimoreans may have noticed,… Read More

• Happy 4th of July from the Market Research Specialists at Observation Baltimore!

  • July 2nd, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Holiday History, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: American Revolution, Barbara Gassaway, Cookouts, Declaration of Independence, federal holiday, Fireworks, History of the 4th of July, Independence Day, July 4th, market research specialists, National Holiday, Observation Baltimore
    

  The History of the 4th of July July 4th has often been referred to as the birthday of our nation for good reason. The 4th of July, also commonly referred to as Independence Day, dates back to the American Revolution… Read More

• The Bicentennial of the War of 1812: How Baltimore Built its Legacy

  • June 28th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Market Research News, Market Research Technology, Observation Baltimore News, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: baltimore involved in war of 1812, market research industry, market research specialists, Observation Baltimore, president madison, sir alexander cochrane, Taking the Next Step in Medical Research, The Research Group, University of Maryland, war of 1812 in maryland
    

  This year marks the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, one of the most historically important wars in our nation’s history. And as the United States commemorates the 200th anniversary of this war and the penning of “The Star-Spangled Banner,”… Read More

• Packaging Exploratory by ABC Packaging :: Focus Group Case Study

  • June 28th, 2012
  • Posted in Focus Groups, General, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Tips for Saving Time, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: abc packaging, Barbara Gassaway, experienced recruiting, Focus Group Facility, get paid for focus group, Impulse Survey, Market Research, market research industry, Maryland, Observation Baltimore, Qualitative Versus Quantitative Market Research, solution is observation baltimore, state of the art
    

  The Mission: ABC Packaging wanted to test new packaging for one of their products. ABC Packaging wanted to better understand the effectiveness and appeal of their new product packaging among their target market, 18-25 year old males. The Process: ABC… Read More

• Star-Spangled Sailabration: A Historic Baltimore, Maryland Event

  • June 13th, 2012
  • Posted in Advertising News, All About Baltimore, Baltimore Market Research, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Barbara Gassaway, Blue Angels, international parade of ships, Market Research, Maryland, National Bicentennial, Observation Baltimore, Star-Spangled 200, Star-Spangled Sailabration, Test Market, War of 1812
    

  From Wednesday, June 13 to Tuesday, June 19, Baltimore, Maryland will be overrun by more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels as part of Star-Spangled Sailabration. This international parade of ships is just one part of the national launch… Read More

• What is “gamification” and how does it relate to research!?

  • June 4th, 2012
  • Posted in Advertising News, Baltimore Market Research, Focus Groups, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Market Research Technology, Observation Baltimore News, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Tips for Improving Creativity, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Barbara Gassaway, customer engagement, focus group, game design, Gamification, Gaming Facts and Statistics, increase engagement, Market Research, Observation Baltimore, Research through Gaming
    

  More and more we are hearing about gaming and how it is being incorporated in various industries – research is no exception. Defined, gamification is the process of applying game design techniques and processes to non-game applications to encourage customer… Read More