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The Booth Company Makes Leap to Social Media

Beginning this week, TBC is launching its revamped social media efforts to include an industry-focused blog and Twitter account, a Facebook account, and an active LinkedIn community. The blog and Twitter account will be used to publish original content on 360 surveys and leadership development as... - June 16, 2010 - The Booth Company

Natural Gas Buying Guide Identifies Critical Buying Timeframes and Opportunities

Strategic Natural Gas Buying Guide, the most recent analysis from Energy Solutions, Inc., shows natural gas buyers how to deal with and make buying decisions in both today’s and tomorrow’s natural gas marketplace. - June 15, 2010 - Energy Solutions, Inc.

MarketResearch.com Report Projects That the Hispanic Food and Beverage Market will Top $9.5 Billion by 2014

With Hispanic foods and beverages achieving such prominence, it’s no wonder that sales were close to $7 billion in 2009. This represented an increase of 28.7% from $5.4 billion in 2005. - June 15, 2010 - MarketResearch.com

SK&A Announces Physician Move-Rate Trends

Three-Year Average Shows 15.2 Percent of Specialists Move Each Year - June 10, 2010 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company

New Appia White Paper Explores the Dos and Don’ts of Hosted VoIP

The benefits of a hosted VoIP phone solution can be compelling, but companies and organizations of all sizes should pay close attention to at least five crucial dos and don’ts. - June 10, 2010 - Appia Communications

CED Releases Results of 2010 Online Survey

CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of its 2010 online member survey, conducted by the organization in February and... - June 10, 2010 - CED

China Silicon Carbide Industry Report, 2009-2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports

China is the leading producer and consumer of silicon carbide, and its output of silicon carbide in 2009 reached 535 kilotons or so, occupying 56.3% of the global total and ranking the first worldwide. Chinese silicon carbide industry characterizes large output but lack of competitiveness. - June 10, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Global Sawlog Prices Up 17% the Past 12 Months with the Biggest Gains Seen in Northern Europe and Oceania, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

In the 1Q/2010, the Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) reached US$76.77/m3, the highest level in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Much of the increase has been the result of a weaker US dollar, but sawlog costs have also gone up in local currencies in many markets, including Finland, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Russia and New Zealand. - June 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

Nearly One in Three Americans Finds Political Advertising ‘Totally Unbelievable’

Survey results indicate low believability in advertisements relating to politics, financial services, and energy companies. - June 09, 2010 - Accelerant Research

CarChat24.com Announces the Launch of their 2nd Two Month Dealer Chat Case Study

CarChat24.com is the premier US based provider of 24/7 fully staffed professional automotive live chat services. The Florida Company is welcoming Automotive Dealers from the US and Canada to try the company’s highly beneficial dealer chat support service with a 30 day free trial. This service... - June 09, 2010 - ChatLead.com, Inc.

LASIR Launches a New Conjoint Analysis Package

Today, Lasir one of the leading research resource sites on the Internet, announced the launch of a Conjoint Analysis Package, designed to provide marketing researchers with access to powerful, full feature and economical conjoint analysis. - June 05, 2010 - Lasir

The Future of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Market Forecasts and Growth Trends to 2020 - Packaging Applications Driving Demand Globally Report on ReportsandReports

The research presents detailed analysis and forecasts of the major economic and market trends affecting the LDPE markets in the major regions of the world. The report contains demand, production analysis and forecasts, drivers and restraints, end use analysis and forecasts. - June 04, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

India Sourcing Report: Ceramics Offers Quality-Conscious Global Buyers New Selection of Ceramic Décor and Dinnerware

Makers blend intricate, traditional motifs with modern styles to release new lines of craft, tableware and pottery. - June 04, 2010 - Global Sources

Trends in Fibre Innovation Research - Management Briefing Now Available at ReportsandReports

With so much competition in design and price within the apparel and textile sector, manufacturers are always looking for an edge. One way in which they can steal a march on competitors is with fibre innovation. - June 04, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Advertising Media Prices Will Increase in 2011, Says Publisher & CEO

Higher media costs are likely this fall and in 2011 due to congressional elections and higher ad budgets. - June 03, 2010 - 2020:Marketing Communications LLC

Monoisopropylamine (MIPA) Survey in China Now Available at ReportsandReports

Now the ban on glyphosate 10%SL in China along with steady demand of glyphosate IPA salts in the world bring new business opportunities for MIPA market, since glyphosate 41%IPA is the best substitute of glyphosate 10%SL. - June 03, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Biomass Energy Market in China Now Available at ReportsandReports

At present, technology bottlenecks and insufficient grain feedstock supply are two major obstacles for development of biomass energy products, including liquid biofuel, biopower generation, solid biofuel and biomass gas. - June 03, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Production and Market of Gum Rosin in China Now Available at ReportsandReports

China has abundant pine resources, which guarantees sufficient oleoresin for gum rosin production. However, in the past two years, infestation, eucalyptus planting and bad weather such as drought, heavy rain, snow, etc. have given greatly negative influence on oleoresin tapping in major pine growing areas, especially in Guangxi, Guangdong, Yunnan, Jiangxi and Hubei. - June 03, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Nicosulfuron Survey in China Now Available at ReportsandReports

China’s plant growth regulator industry has seen remarkable progress in recent years, showing show attractive market potential in the future. Total output and output value of plant growth regulators reached 29,962 tonnes and USD256 million respectively in 2009. - June 03, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Senior Citizens Still Treated by Younger Generation as Rich Source of Wisdom - Survey

66.3% young respondents said that they appreciate wisdom of old age and respect older persons. - June 03, 2010 - Agewell Foundation

Future of Plant Growth Regulators in China 2010-2014 Now Available at ReportsandReports

Key European IT Outsourcing Trends and Challenges of 2010 Highlighted

IT Sourcing Europe, a UK-based research and consultancy company, highlights the key trends and challenges anticipated in the European IT Outsourcing (ITO) industry in 2010. - June 02, 2010 - IT Sourcing Europe

Global Top 10 Emerging Oil Storage Markets - Market Analysis, Capacity Forecasts and Competitive Landscape to 2015 Now Available at ReportsandReports

“Global Top 10 Emerging Oil Storage Markets: Market Analysis, Capacity Forecasts and Competitive Landscape to 2015,” is an addition to the oil and gas report offering from GlobalData. The energy report offers extensive information on the top 10 emerging oil storage markets in the world. - June 01, 2010 - ReportsandReports

DynamicsWorld Names Shane Hall of Reporting-Central, One of “Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Most Influential People”

Reporting-Central, developer of “The Closer” for Dynamics GP, is pleased to announce that Shane Hall has been recognized as one of the “Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Most Influential People” by DynamicsWorld.co.uk. Shane is the creator of the popular add-on solution for... - May 29, 2010 - Reporting-Central

Biomass Now Generates 32% of All Energy in Sweden, Causing Increased Competition for Pulpwood, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Biomass has now surpassed oil to become the number one source for energy generation in Sweden. The increased competition for logs and wood chips between the pulp industry and energy sector has pushed wood fiber prices to new highs, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 27, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

Application Stores: Game Plan for Network Operators Report Now Available on ReportsandReports

There is a great application rush and every player in the telecom value chain has built stakes in this fast growing market including handset OEMs, device OS, independent players, network OEMs and service providers. - May 27, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

Google, McKinsey & Company and Goldman Sachs Take the Top 3 Spots Among MBA Students in the United States

Based on more than 21,561 employer evaluations, reflecting the opinions of approximately 5,732 MBA students, Universum – Americas, presents the 2010 US MBA Top IDEALTM Employers. - May 26, 2010 - Universum Group

South Korea Commercial Banking Report Q2 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports

The evaluation of the Limits of Potential Returns includes market elements that are specific to the banking industry of the country in question and elements that relate to that country in general. Within the 70% of the CBBER that takes into account the Limits of Potential Returns, the market elements have a 60% weighting and the country elements have a 40% weighting. - May 26, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Carbon Fibre in Cars: Concept or Future Megamarket? Now Available at ReportsandReports.

The carbon atoms are bonded together in microscopic crystals which are more or less aligned parallel to the long axis of the fibre. This crystal alignment makes the fibre very strong for its size. To form a yarn, several thousand carbon fibres are twisted together. The yarn may then be used by itself or woven into a fabric. - May 26, 2010 - ReportsandReports

Maximizing the Value of Small to Medium Translation Agencies

Common Sense Advisory market research report helps language service providers create a sustainable, measurable business to prepare their companies for growth, longevity in the marketplace, or sale. - May 26, 2010 - Common Sense Advisory

Psychology Teams Up with Basketball: Five-Star Basketball Camps Adopts PsychTests' ASE (Athletic Success Evaluation) to Improve Mental Performance

Five-Star Basketball and PsychTests AIM Inc. offer athletes the tools to become psychologically and athletically strong performers. Those interested in taking the ASE assessment can go to: http://theinsidemind.psychtests.com/fivestar.html. - May 25, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.

Global Market for Maritime Security $15.4bn in 2010 - New Market Research on ASDReports.com

For decades maritime piracy on the high seas has been an almost accepted aspect of international trade. However, increasingly audacious attacks on high value assets such as larger oil tankers have changed the outlook. When pirates hijack vessels such as an oil-tanker carrying 2 million barrels of... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV

Military Communications Market Worth $15.2bn - New Market Research on ASDReports.com

The worldwide military communications market was worth a total of $15.2bn in 2009 with continuing demand in the global marketplace from 2010 onwards, new market research available on ASDReports.com. Modern armed forces operating on the network-centric battlefield of the future will depend on... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV

Global Missile Defence Market Worth $9.4bn - New Market Research on ASDReports.com

The new 'Missiles Market 2010-2020' report available on ASDReports.com, analyses the global market for missiles. The report calculates that in 2010 the global market for missiles will amount to over $9.4bn. Missiles remain at the core of defence acquisitions. After all, these are what provide... - May 24, 2010 - ASD Media BV

Peanut Labs Launches Social Media France

Peanut Labs Opens Up Its Surveys to Social Media Users in the Country of France, Providing Researchers Access to 3 Million Unique Respondents per Month - May 24, 2010 - Peanut Labs

New Analysis of UK Parliamentary Language from 1935 to 2010 Demonstrates an Increase in the Use of Jargon Terminology

Using raw data from parliamentary debates, the Content Strategy consultancy Contentini has compiled a series of analytical charts that highlight the important trends and priorities of various UK administrations over the past 75 years. Key trends include: An increased use of the word... - May 23, 2010 - Contentini

Practice Analysis Survey for Professionals Delivering Career Management Services to Employees, Clients and College Students

NSCM releases Practice Analysis Study to measure minimum competency of Professionals in Career Management (PCMs). Seeking career service providers to complete survey. - May 18, 2010 - National Society of Career Management

Are We Shameless or Harmless Flirts? Queendom Releases Results of Their Flirting Study

Queendom.com demurely uncovers juicy tidbits about men and women's flirting style. The results of a scientific study show gender differences in flirting techniques and attitudes. - May 17, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.

Major Clinical Trial Finds That Team-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes

A team-based inpatient care model was associated with a safer hospitalization and higher quality of care for patients, compared to a traditional team model. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital

European IT Outsourcing Survey 2010 Launched

IT Sourcing Europe Ltd, European research and consultancy company specializing in nearshore IT outsourcing, announces the launch of the European IT Outsourcing Survey 2010. - May 13, 2010 - IT Sourcing Europe

CPEhr Re-Releases White Paper Detailing How HR Outsourcing Helps Employers Through the Recovering Economy

Updated white paper discusses rapidly changing economy and how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions - May 12, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.

Biomass Prices Throughout the US Have Been Impacted by the Federal Program BCAP, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review

The cost for wood biomass fell in two of the major markets in the US in the 1Q 2010 partly because of the federal program BCAP, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The federal government is currently considering different programs of how to contribution to an increased use of renewable energy sources. - May 08, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC

Cint and krea Form a Strategic Alliance to Harness the Power of India

Market research technology and solutions provider Cint enters into a strategic alliance with Indian-research agency krea. With this synergy, krea shall represent and leverage the Cint Panel Exchange (CPX) to service Indian clients. Cint’s technology will be exclusively used to recruit new... - May 08, 2010 - Krea

ktMINE Launches New Website with Focus on Global Audience

The new ktMINE website was designed to help visitors across the world, and across industries, quickly learn how ktMINE’s IP licensing documents and data can support their specific needs. - May 07, 2010 - ktMINE

Angola Infrastructure Report Q2 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports

Angola attracted international attention this quarter, as it hosted the 2010 games as well as the latest OPEC meeting, and both exemplified contradictions in a country that has become one of Africa’s leading oil exporters. The games helped boost construction and tourism in Angola, while the fatal attack on the Togolese team in Cabinda demonstrated the continuing security risk in the country and marred its business environment. - May 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets

Philippines Infrastructure Report Q2 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports

The Philippines has released 2009 annual data for the construction industry, illustrating that the country’s construction industry weathered the economic storm quite well. Construction industry real growth for the year came in at 5.8% year-on-year (y-o-y), to reach a value of PHP378.67bn (US$8.21bn). - May 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets