Tag Archive for: MarketResearch

Sampling Bias in Market Research: Are You Asking the Right People?

In a previous post, I discussed how the subjectivity of 1-10 scale ratings can impact customer satisfaction insights. But understanding how people respond is only one part of the challenge. It’s not just about how people respond — it’s…

Are you selling what your customers want, or what you want to sell?

Unless you’ve talked to a broad spectrum of customers, you may have little idea what attracts them to your products or brand. You may have a skewed notion of what they like least about them. You might be in the dark about what keeps them coming…

ChatGPT not ready for the responsibility of research analyst

I had high hopes that a silver-bullet technology like ChatGPT would solve all the inherent challenges I’ve faced over a long career in market research. Our work is a labor of love—often tedious and time-consuming, as we peel back layers…

Behind the Scenes at Ideba: Learning and Growing as a High School Intern

As a rising senior in high school, I am currently going through the stress-free and relaxing process of applying to colleges. But in all seriousness, it is an exciting time to explore your interests and see what you want to do with your life…

Accurate and actionable decision-making information

While it’s been said that marketing without data is like driving with your eyes closed, in The Age of Information I think marketers are running into the opposite problem! They have so much data piped into their world it gets in the way of…

Exploring the Intersection of Neuroscience and Market Research

As I mark my six-month milestone at Ideba, I’ve begun to reflect on my journey thus far into the world of market research, my first venture outside the traditional lab setting of neuroscience. Initially intimidated by the transition, I've…

Think Versus Feel: Understanding the Difference in Market Research

With the school year winding down my two high-school-aged teenagers are tasked with course selection for next year. Recent conversations at the dinner table have become an opportunity to learn more about their interests and certain jobs that…

From Data to Decisions: Business Intelligence for Competitive Advantage

In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, data isn't just an asset—it's the lifeblood of strategic decision-making. Yet, despite the overwhelming volume of data generated every second, many companies struggle to transform this raw information…