CATEGORIES : News
24 July 2018

Lately, sustainability is THE buzzword! To make a real change and have an impact on the purchasing habits of a larger audience, some organisations have understood that the majority of consumers are not ready to change their consumption habits if this involves a considerable loss of enjoyment, even if they are aware of the benefits for the environment. Companies need to counter this loss aversion with an offering that reduces consumption guilt but does not require a huge sacrifice or effort.

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After one of our recent Marketing Research Online Communities (MROC), a participant revealed the secret of her active involvement: I liked the freedom and the encouragement of imagination. Going outside the box of asking «do you like this product» to «how does this product make you feel» was refreshing and fun for me in expressing my points. This platform allows me to feel like I can give my honest feedback without being judged by others. Okay, but how exactly do you engage your MROC participants? Here are six tips to help you master the art of participation encouragement.

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CATEGORIES : Focus groups
2 May 2018

I am no superhero, but allow me to use my projective techniques! I am a big fan of the Marvel universe. After rushing to the movies this weekend to enjoy the franchise’s latest release, I started quizzing my boyfriend on which superpower he’d like to have. Time control would be his thing, as I myself contemplated the idea of telepathy. Telepathy is sadly not a tool marketing experts can count on. To help them dive into someone else’s psyche, they instead use specific interview techniques called projective techniques.These were greatly inspired by clinical methods from the psychology field.

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CATEGORIES : News
12 April 2018

Saviez-vous qu’Ad hoc recherche possède une division internationale? En effet, depuis bientôt 2 ans, j’habite à Chicago et travaille à distance pour Ad hoc. Blague à part, ma situation est particulière et le télétravail n’est pas une option! Or, son intérêt n’est plus un secret : le télétravail permet de réduire le temps de déplacement, en plus d’offrir une plus grande liberté dans la gestion de son horaire. Toutefois, l’absence prolongée de contacts humains peut avoir une incidence sur le niveau de motivation et la productivité d’un travailleur. En tant qu’habituée, je vous présente aujourd’hui mes 5 conseils pour survivre au télétravail!

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