Archive for the ‘Internet Statistics’ Category

• Online Communities: A New Source for Market Research

  • April 17th, 2013
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, General, Internet Statistics, Market Research Technology, Marketing Research Magazine, Marketing Trends, Online Market Research, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Focus Groups, internet market research, Observation Baltimore, online market research
    

  The Internet is prevalent now more than ever in many different types of communities and covers a wide variety of interests. For instance, let’s say you have a passion for Pogs (a game played with cardboard discs that was a… Read More

• Technology in Market Research: Social Media

  • August 7th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Market Research Technology, Observation Baltimore News, Social Media Statistics, Tips and Resources for Researchers, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Advertising, consumer trends, facebook, linkedin, market research industry, market researchers, Observation Baltimore, Social Media, social media for businesses, Social Media Marketing, twitter
    

  As the world around us evolves, so too must the market research industry. With more and more people flocking to social media websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, the way in which individuals gain information about and interact… Read More

• Baltimore is the Perfect Test Market :: Market Research in Maryland

  • May 11th, 2012
  • Posted in All About Baltimore, Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
  • Tags: Tags: Baltimore, baltimore research, experienced recruiting, Market Research, market research industry, market research specialists, Observation Baltimore, Quantitative, quantitative research, The Research Group, UMBC
    

  Not every city can be an effective test market. In order to be an effective market, a city must come as close to possible to reflecting American norms – population, average disposable income, and demographics, like age, race and gender…. Read More

• How the Internet is Ruining Your Brain :: Internet Usage Statistics and You

  • May 11th, 2012
  • Posted in Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research News, Market Research Specialists, Market Research Technology, Observation Baltimore News, Self Improvement Tips, Uncategorized, Useful Information
  • Tags: Tags: Barbara Gassaway, cognitive brain functions, Internet, Internet Usage Statistics, Internet’s affects on Brain Functions, market research specialists, Observation Baltimore
    

  Did you know that the world’s population spends an average of 35 BILLION hours on the Internet every month? Seems like a lot, doesn’t it? Now I bet you are wondering how computers and Internet usage affect your cognitive brain… Read More

• 2011 Holiday Shopping Statistics and Trends

  • December 23rd, 2011
  • Posted in Addiction to Handheld Electronic Devices, Baltimore Market Research, Cell Phone Statistics, Handheld Electronics Usage Statistics, Holiday Shopping Stats, Internet Statistics, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Uncategorized
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  Is the Holiday Shopping Craze Driving You Crazy? Well, you are not alone. In fact, 73% of consumers do ALL of their holiday shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to the Deloitte Annual Holiday Survey. It is no wonder that… Read More

• Getting Time on Your Side

  • December 1st, 2011
  • Posted in Addiction to Handheld Electronic Devices, Baltimore Market Research, Internet Statistics, Market Research Specialists, Observation Baltimore News, Tips for Saving Time, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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  Unless you are a member of the Rolling Stones, time is probably not on your side (if you are too young to get this reference, checkout this clip from YouTube). Let’s face it, it is hard to find a minute… Read More

• Handheld Devices: Addiction or Obsession?

  • November 25th, 2011
  • Posted in Addiction to Handheld Electronic Devices, Cell Phone Statistics, Handheld Electronics Usage Statistics, Internet Statistics, Observation Baltimore News, Social Media Statistics, Uncategorized, Useful Information
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  Is there a difference? As a guilty member, I ponder how this mania is affecting our lives, and specifically our relationships? Observation Baltimore researchers have reviewed the data, and importantly, provide recommendations that may prove helpful even for those of… Read More