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Does Competition Equal Gamification? And Is It Good for Market Research?

Julie W.S.

The “gamification of market research” is a hot topic these days. Contests, badges, clues, and prizes are filling (or dare I say “littering”) the online research landscape, so the thoughtful and nuanced presentation by Peter Harrison at the recent ESOMAR 3D conference came as a refreshing frenzy-buster.
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Connecting with Connected Consumers: Webinar

Nate F.

With the extreme adoption rates of Smartphones and the growing number of tablet owners, marketers and market researchers are faced with the challenge of connecting to a new brand of consumer. Understanding how these consumers think, act and consume information is critical to fostering successful interactions.MORE…

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Consumers Debate Technology: The good, the bad, the inevitable …

Manila A.

Last week we launched our newest research paper, Tech Fast Forward: Plug in to See the Brighter Side of Life. Conducted in partnership with Ogilvy Chicago, our premise was that “tech fast forward” kids and their parents—those consumers who tend to adopt and use more sophisticated technology than the average person—could serve as a leading indicator of where all Americans are eventually headed as a society; a crystal ball to reveal—or at least give us a hint about—how our values, aspirations, and behaviours are evolving. MORE…

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Public vs. Private Social Networks: Understanding Participation and Engagement

Mike J.

Community openness and size play vital roles in the level of engagement and participation observed in branded social networks. New research by Communispace reveals the dynamics of participation and how to drive the most value out of online communities.

So, how are your “fans” treatin’ ya? Facebook claims to have over 500 million “active” users. No wonder so many brands have created Fan Pages to try to engage them. MORE…

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The Great Technology Debate: Where Do You Stand?

Kat L.

At the end of a long day, sometimes all you want to do is go home, flip on your entertainment medium of choice and completely detach from anything work-related. With one of my recent projects, though, it wasn’t so easy. As part of Communispace’s upcoming research study, Tech Fast Forward, conducted in partnership with Ogilvy Chicago, I spent time last year hearing from parents in our communities about whether technology is helping or hurting their lives and families. And once I started paying attention, I suddenly found I couldn’t escape this topic…MORE…

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The 64% Rule: What Real Customer Engagement Looks Like

Julie W.S.

When a company’s goal is insight and co-creation with customers, active participation is a crucial measure of not only the quality, but the cost-effectiveness, of its investment in social media.

That’s why in 2007, Communispace analyzed participation data from 66 of our private, recruited online communities. In the course of that research, we found that our average monthly participation and contribution rates were significantly higher, and our average monthly “lurker” rate significantly lower …MORE…

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Spanish Language (and Hot Sauce) Does NOT Equal “Latino”

Manila A.
Josué J.

Do you assume that spicy food and Mariachi bands are universally appealing? Are you averse to using Spanglish in your marketing strategies? Do you think Hispanics today aspire to be part of the “general population”?

If the answer to any of these questions is “sí,” then it is time to think again, mi amigo. Last week we released our latest research paper, Me Entiendes, followed by a very successful webinar (we got the highest attendance to date; ¡Que emoción!). To learn more about how to engage and relate to the fastest growing consumer group in the U.S watch the full webinar recording below:MORE…

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How to Engage with Hispanic Consumers – Abridged (Tweets from “Me Entiendes?”)

Chris O.

Hispanics are quickly becoming the fastest growing consumer group in the U.S., challenging marketers and demographers to take a fresh look at how to best connect with this audience. Today Communispace presented a webinar revealing new research on how marketers and brands can engage Hispanic consumers.MORE…

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