Posts Tagged ‘Washington DC’

• 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

• 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

• How Much Time Are Businesses Spending on Social Media?

  • June 24th, 2011
  • Posted in General, Uncategorized
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  It is no secret that social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, have become incredibly popular over the last five years. A study conducted in 2010 found that people spend roughly 22% of their time online on these types of… Read More

• Hybrid Methodologies

  • June 17th, 2011
  • Posted in General, Uncategorized
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  A hybrid qualitative methodology provides multiple discovery channels to enrich learning and expand inclusive opportunities for participation. At its core, hybrid qualitative research is based on the same fundamental principles and ideas, and designed to accomplish the same objectives, whether… Read More

• Greenbook [GB] Research Industry Trends Report – Results are in!!!

  • June 3rd, 2011
  • Posted in General, Uncategorized
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  As you may know, the Greenbook [GB] Research Industry Trends Report was recently released.  This well-respected source indicates our beloved industry is alive and well, and importantly, evolving to best serves the needs of our clients! In my humble opinion,… Read More

• Qualitative Versus Quantitative Market Research

  • April 14th, 2011
  • Posted in General, Uncategorized
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  “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything,” to quote William Shakespeare. With tulips and daffodils peaking and DC’s famous cherry blossoms festival taking place this past weekend, the spirit of spring’s renewal is inevitable and contagious. As our… Read More