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Marketing research’s impact is blunted because it often gets brought into the process too late. Research must become viewed as “strong”; as embracing action and feeling accountable for business results, being future focused, a thought leader while staying true to the rigor of proven research processes.

Diagnosing troubled market leaders; what do loyal buyers think?

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Here’s a better way to gain insight into a market leader’s weaknesses. Compare what your loyal buyers think of you vs. what your competitors’ loyal buyers think of those brands.

What’s a Researcher Like Me Doing in a Place Like This?

In: advertising, branding, innovation, listening, Research is Cool, research transformation
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Could a marketing researcher bring a new, edgy perspective that others would find compelling? Yes! Blogging for Fast Company Magazine on marketing, advertising, and innovation.

Cracking the code; creating great brands

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My interview with Pat Hanlon, author of Primal Branding on the role of stories at creating great brands. Joel Rubinson: You have said that a great brand needs a great creation story. What do you mean by that and why is it so important? Patrick Hanlon: Actually, what I have said is that great brands […]

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