Research Won’t Make You Do Anything
Clients sometimes avoid market research because they’re afraid it will “box them in” when it comes to decision-making. Nope. Research is a flare, not a cage.
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.
In some situations, balancing your survey data may be appropriate to ensure you’ve got a representative sample.
Many clients wonder how long it will take to get quality custom research done. It depends on a variety of things, but here’s my take.
Thought leadership research serves you and your audience. It doesn’t need to serve everyone.
Your goal with research shouldn’t be to confirm you’re right — it should be to prove yourself wrong. Thanks to Edison Research VP Tom Webster for inspiring this one.