Posts Tagged ‘Baltimore’

• Examining the Affordable Care Act Debate

  • June 28th, 2013
  • Posted in Healthcare Research, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Afforable Care Act, Baltimore, healthcare research, Market Research, market research Baltimore, market research industry, Maryland, Observation Baltimore, Research
    

  The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which was passed in 2010 by Congress and signed into law by President Obama, is slated to change the healthcare industry in a way that hasn’t been seen before. For example, the act puts in… Read More

• The Four ‘V’s of Big Data

  • June 21st, 2013
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, NSA, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Big Data, Focus Groups, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, Maryland, NSA, Observation Baltimore, qualitative research, Research, Social Media, Washington DC
    

  Recently, the NSA was accused of a giant wiretapping operation that targets U.S. citizens. The nature of the operation came to light after Edward Snowden, a former employee of an NSA contractor, revealed information regarding the widespread wiretapping to the… Read More

• What is Obamacare (PPACA)? Observation Baltimore Tries to Bring Some Clarity

  • June 17th, 2013
  • Posted in Healthcare Research, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: affordable care act, Baltimore, healthcare Baltimore, healthcare research, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, Medical research, Obamacare, Observation Baltimore, Washington DC
    

  In March of 2010, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law with the intention of creating reforms that would hold insurance companies more accountable, lower health care costs, guarantee more health care choices, provide equal… Read More

• The Effects of Video on Market Research

  • June 11th, 2013
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Focus Groups, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, Maryland, Observation Baltimore, Research, video research, video research Baltimore, video research focus groups
    

  There are multiple methods for conducting market research in this era of new and interactive technology. One method that has been around for a few decades now is video. With the advent of YouTube and various other online video outlets,… Read More

• Observation Baltimore’s Favorite Market Research Tweets

  • May 1st, 2013
  • Posted in Marketing Trends, Online Market Research, Social Media Platforms, Twitter Research, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Market Research, market research Baltimore, market research industry, Maryland, Observation Baltimore, twitter
    

  Do you know who is talking about you?! Ever taken a Webinar or electronic training seminar on social media?  Ever chat or use online scheduling software, make reservations at a restaurant, or click on an article link?  What you do… Read More

• Best Cities to Conduct Market Research in: Baltimore Tops the List

  • March 20th, 2013
  • Posted in Market Research News, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Best Cities to Conduct Market Research
    

  Baltimore: the city of charm, known for blue crabs, Berger cookies, and Boh. Whether you’ve seen its rowhomes on The Wire or watched it as the backdrop to kitschy films by John Waters, we think everyone wants more of Bmore…. 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

• QRCA DC Chapter hosts, “A RIVA day with Naomi Henderson, Secrets of a Master,” with record attendance.

  • July 10th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, General, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, Barbara Gassaway, Jenna Wexler, Market Research, Master Moderator, master trainer, Naomi Henderson, Observation Baltimore, RIVA Training Institute, Secrets of a Master, Washington DC
    

  By Guest Blogger: Jenna Wexler, jenna@mirador-research.com The Washington DC chapter hosted a masterful one-day seminar by one of our iconic leaders on June 22, 2012. Naomi Henderson, founder of the RIVA Training Institute, graced her home chapter and an extensive… 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

• Baltimore is the Perfect Test Market :: Market Research in Maryland

  • May 11th, 2012
  • Posted in All About Baltimore, Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, baltimore research, experienced recruiting, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, Observation Baltimore, Quantitative, quantitative research, The Research Group, UMBC
    

  Not every city can be an effective test market. In order to be an effective market, a city must come as close to possible to reflecting American norms – population, average disposable income, and demographics, like age, race and gender…. Read More