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Shoppers’ Security Fears Could be Costly for Business
A combination of record cybercrime and the recession is making Internet shoppers even more nervous about spending money online. As a result, UKFast MD Lawrence Jones is warning businesses not to cut corners on Web security. Poor security provision can have devastating effects on online businesses... - March 27, 2009 - UKFast
America the Last Bastion of Belief in Free Trade as Global Blame Game Begins
Anger at governments and the financial services industry is growing, accompanied by pessimism and belt-tightening on a worldwide scale. - March 27, 2009 - FDS International
New Book "How to Hire & Manage Market Research Agencies" Provides Practical Advice to Buyers and Users of Custom Market Research
Free eBook excerpt on how to write an effective market research RFP is available for download from Research Rockstar web site. - March 25, 2009 - Research Rockstar
SparkBase Launches GetYourBalance.com
Easy to Use Web Site Lets Customers Track Gift and Loyalty Balances in Real-Time - March 18, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
Use of Offshoring Declines Within the Market Research Industry in 2009
Decreases driven in part by growing quality concerns among market research professionals - March 17, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
CemeterySpot Publishes How to Plan a Cremation E-book
With the cost of burials skyrocketing, cremations in the US approaching 40 percent, and international figures much higher, the CemeterySpot book on cremation is timely and valuable. - March 17, 2009 - CemeterySpot, Inc.
Leading Consumer New Product Testing Firm Now Offering Workshop to Help Companies Uncover the Keys to a Successful Product Launch
AcuPOLL® Research, Inc. Accepting Reservations for New Concept Development Seminar. - March 06, 2009 - AcuPOLL Research, Inc.
Market Research Pro Cal Martin Joins Luth Research
Returning from Retirement, Cal Martin Joins Luth Research as Consultant. - March 05, 2009 - Luth Research
Customers Rank Market Research Firms by Satisfaction Scores for 2009
MarketTools, IMS Health, SPSS, and e-Rewards receive highest rankings in their category. - February 18, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Core Strategies Extends Their Market Research Capabilities with Wise Window, Inc. Technology
Technology and telecommunications market research veterans select Wise Window, Inc. to help drive social media strategy for clients. - February 14, 2009 - Wise Window, Inc.
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 49 Percent from December 2008; Miami Foreclosures Increase by 58 Percent and New York City by 64 Percent Says Propertyshark.com Report
In the January 2009 Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles foreclosures were down 49% from December 2008, Miami foreclosures increased by 58%, New York City by 64%, and new scheduled foreclosures in Seattle spiked 300%. - February 11, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Buyers of Market Research Expect to Spend Nearly 10% Less in 2009
A 20 year trend of positive growth for the market research industry is likely coming to an end. - February 10, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Leading Consumer New Product Testing Firm Launches Single Phase, Comprehensive Test for New Product Introduction Elements
AcuPOLL® Precision Research, Inc. Announces New ‘Total Offer’ Service. - February 07, 2009 - AcuPOLL Research, Inc.
Employees Must Understand Furniture to Protect Themselves
Good ergonomic furniture and proper individual adjustments does measurably improve employee safety and comfort to a degree. The final, and most important step is making sure employees understand how to adjust and use their furniture, and why proper usage is vital to their health and safety. - January 30, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
AVID Soccer Releases 2009 Editorial Calendar
The AVID Soccer Equipment Review (ASER) announces their 2009 editorial calendar and publication schedule. Reviews of all products are conducted throughout the year, but each month will have a focused series of articles. - January 28, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Gloomy Pulp Markets Results in Falling Wood Fiber Prices in the US, Reports WRI
The fourth quarter was a gloomy quarter for the forest industry in North America. Every price indicator pointed downward, including prices of pulp, lumber, wood chip, pulpwood and biomass, as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. - January 28, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
THUNDER FACTORY Outlines Major Marketing Trends and Challenges for 2009
Marketing Budgets Will Shrink and Shift Toward Digital Spectrum and Greater Measurability, but Creativity Continues to Matter - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe
Marketing Professionals Take Another Look at Travel Certificates
Today’s price conscience marketing managers are taking another look at travel certificates and how they help execute cost effective marketing campaigns. IMPACT International Marketing is full of every day examples of how to use the allure and attraction of travel to maximize returns on important sales and marketing campaigns with the use of travel certificates. - January 28, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing
Study Reveals Shoppers Are Checking Out Before Actual Checkout
Why are shoppers checking out before actual checkout? User experience professionals from the UXalliance offered their advice in a recent report on online checkout functionality. - January 28, 2009 - the UXalliance
IMPACT International Marketing Expands Opens East Cost Office in Florida
IMPACT International Marketing Group, Inc. continues to grow despite the economic downturn. The corporate headquarters located in Lake Havasu City, AZ opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the addition of Shaun Smith to the sales team. Smith was previously with Spirit Incentives and brings a wealth of experience with him. Future plans for 2009 include growing the sales team at the Florida office. - January 23, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing
Sawlog Prices Fell 5-12% Worldwide in the 3Q/08 as Lumber Markets Weakened, Reports WRQ
Reduced consumption of lumber in North America and Europe in the 3Q/08 resulted in lower demand for sawlogs and declining prices for softwood timber, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - January 23, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Pawsible Marketing Shares Insight Into the Top Pet Industry Trends for 2009
Pawsible Marketing, a pet business marketing consulting firm, this week released an article sharing their insight into the Top Pet Industry Trends for 2009. From a business perspective, these trends provide small and large pet businesses with marketing, product development, and business direction... - January 23, 2009 - Pawsible Marketing
AIO Technology Offers Business Management Software Services for Small Businesses
AIO Technologies announces immediate availability of CRM and business management software to optimize revenue, profitability and customer loyalty. - January 20, 2009 - AIO Technology
Jim Nortz Authors Article on Measuring Compliance Performance for CCI
Jim Nortz has published a new featured article on Corporate Compliance Insights entitled “Measure or Die: Using Metrics to Measure Compliance Performance." Jim Nortz is the Compliance Director at Bausch and Lomb. - January 16, 2009 - Corporate Compliance Insights
Balfour Beatty Construction’s Mark Konchar Earns “40-Under-40” Distinction
Company Vice President recognized in Building Design+Construction’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list. - January 15, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Karen Gaylord Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Karen Gaylord CPA, CLU, ChFC of Long & Foster Realtors Bel Air Central has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area... - January 14, 2009 - Long & Foster Realtors
WaveMetrix Head Into New Year Full of Confidence After 50% Growth in 2008
In tough market conditions leading companies increasingly see online buzz research as a cost efficient alternative to traditional research methodologies. - January 14, 2009 - WaveMetrix
AVID Soccer Equipment Review Announces the 2008 Award Winners
The AVID Soccer Equipment Review finishes 2008 with their annual “Best Of” awards. 2008 was a banner year for adidas, Puma, Calle, and Lotto. - January 13, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Mark McClure International's "Ruthless Entrepreneur” Set to Go Primetime
Mark McClure (www.markmcclurelive.com), creator of the Ruthless Entrepreneur system of sales and marketing for business owners, entrepreneurs and salespeople worldwide, recently wrapped the pilot for his new reality TV show aptly titled “The Ruthless Entrepreneur.” The best way to... - January 06, 2009 - Mark McClure International
InkHead Promotional Products Announces a Fresh Look in 2009
InkHead Promotional Products launches its new logo online at www.inkhead.com - January 03, 2009 - InkHead Promotional Products
Online Site Offers New Finders Service for Businesses and Individuals
Local Company introduces innovative new Finders service for companies and individuals. Those seeking to “find” anything - unusual items, oil, desirable real estate, petroleum, machinery, aircraft, antiques, money financing, baseball cards clients, foodstuffs, rare metals may now turn to this trusted source for help. - December 28, 2008 - High Roller Toys
Tooth Whitening Moving from the Dentist's to the Grocery Store
Consumers love tooth whitening, but more and more are choosing home bleaching over in-office laser bleaching. Two out of three dentists have noted a decline, finds a survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - December 27, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Innovative New Service Touch from X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts, Thailand’s leading brand of Design Hotels, has launched an innovative new guest service implementation at their resorts in Kui Buri (Hua Hin) and Koh Samui. - December 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Donations to Non-Profits Up Over 5% Despite Weak Economy
The economic downturn is not necessarily resulting in fewer donations to small and medium size non-profits. - December 17, 2008 - SofterWare
New Chief Market Analyst at Easy-Forex™
Easy-Forex announces the addition of Michael J. Malpede to its market analyst division. Mr. Malpede will be based in the Chicago office of Easy-Forex. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
ReservHOTEL International Joins Forces with RateTiger
Hoteliers maximizing online revenue. - December 05, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Take Precautions and Reduce the Risk of Fire with Holiday Decorating
There are a handful of basic safety measures homeowners can take to significantly help reduce the risk of a fire during the festive holiday season. - December 04, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Roseanne Luth Named Most Admired CEO
Roseanne Luth has been named San Diego's Most Admired CEO in the Private Sector category for her direction of Luth Research, the market research firm she founded in 1977 and has steered to great success. - December 04, 2008 - Luth Research
Attaain Inc. and 88owls.com Partner to Provide Competitive and Market Intelligence
New 88owls.com service matches experienced consultants with leading companies seeking their services, and provides consultants with robust AttaainCI business intelligence to better prepare them to address company problems and plan strategy in advance. - December 03, 2008 - Attaain Inc.
Smart Transaction Systems Releases 2008 Small Business Gift Card Study
New study provides valuable insight into the strength of small business gift card programs during uncertain financial times. - November 25, 2008 - Smart Transaction Systems
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
NPD Still Strong Despite Struggling UK Economy
The struggling UK economy and the much talked about credit crunch has had little impact on new product development (NPD) activity, a survey carried out by Sun Brand Technologies has found. In spite of the gloomy financial forecast, 50% of brand managers are planning to launch the same number, if... - November 23, 2008 - Sun Brand Technologies
AVID Soccer Equipment Review Award Nominations 2008
AVID Soccer opens their annual awards nominations for reader input. Categories include best boot, best ball, best kit (uniforms), coolest lifestyle product and most innovative product. - November 14, 2008 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
acefieldwork Launch FlexiHalls
New technology enables acefieldwork to provide online data collection for hall based surveys at almost any UK location. - November 08, 2008 - acefieldwork
Maven Research Reveals: Stress at Work on the Rise as Job Insecurity Begins to Bite
Rising pressures New research from Employee Satisfaction specialists Maven Research suggests that the credit crunch is testing our nerves at work, with 61% saying that they are feeling under more pressure than they were a year ago, and one in seven workers (15%) now seeking professional help... - November 07, 2008 - Munro Global
Independent study: GreenSwitch Saves Hotel 36% on Energy
Independent study: GreenSwitch Saves Hotel 36% on Energy, The GreenSwitch equipped room used 36% less energy for HVAC than the control room. GreenSwitch technology was recently listed in the 2008 DOE Energy Star Building Upgrade Manual. - November 06, 2008 - Magnum Energy Solutions LLC
Real Time Matrix and Sun Startup Essentials Presents the 1st Real Time Matrix Social Summit
Real Time Matrix, a new-media company and Sun Startup Essentials is proud to present a live-cast discussion on brand safety and distribution of content on the social web. - November 05, 2008 - Real Time Matrix
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Record Sales for Benchmark Guide for Email Marketers
MarketingSherpa’s Email Marketing Benchmark Guide offers practical research to help improve Email open, clickthrough and conversion rates, and the latest on Spam regulations. - November 03, 2008 - MECLABS