Studying an Audience Over Time
Using research to track how things may be changing with your audience over time can be very valuable, but there are some things you should watch for to make sure your data is representative and helpful.
Likert scales are a very common tool in survey research. But there are specific things you need to consider when setting them up. The first is BALANCE. Likert scales need to have the same number of options on either side of the neutral point. The second is LENGTH. While scales with more response options…
I chat with Dr. Sarah McKenzie about whether you should expect your research to validate your ideas.
If you’re going to go to the effort of conducting thought leadership research, don’t let it be a one and done content initiative! You can do more with it.
One of the most productive things you can do for your organization is to develop your own, opted-in group of volunteers to participate in ongoing research and discussions. Your proprietary research panel (or “Insiders” or “Advisory Panel” or whatever you want to call it) can serve a variety of valuable roles: They can reduce…
Good research can not only build your thought leadership through the insights it reveals — simply doing it in the first place helps you build your authority with your thought leadership followers.
There’s some confusion. These work together, but aren’t the same thing.