Blog
The Giant Whopper that Launched the Programmatic Sample Eraby Terence McCarron, CEO & Founder Early in the sample exchange days, I became a huge believer in the value of tech platforms that made buying from multiple panels at once simple. Here are the trends that convinced me: Panels...
Blog
How Do You Calculate IR, Again?It’s Time to Align on a Key Pricing Metric By Terence McCarron I wrote a blog in 2016 that still rates as one of our most viewed pieces of content every year. In today’s landscape, this topic is a perfect...
Blog
Language Matters | Online Sample Word SaladBy Terence McCarron Have you recently read the websites of some of the biggest sample firms? I’m a 25-year veteran of the sample space. I know the ins and outs of the business at a very deep level. Yet, sometimes...
Blog
Fine is a CX 4-Letter F-BombBy Danielle Chinitz In the world of client experience, the word "fine" is anything but that. Customers today are not merely looking for “fine” experiences; they crave exceptional ones. The era of settling for the bare minimum is long gone....
Blog
Why and How to Blend Sample Sourcing in Your Online SurveyBy Meghan Ellrich When writing a research paper, an author likely would not rely on one source for all the data. At OpinionRoute, we believe in this principle for online research. Every field plan we create is custom and includes...
5 Part Series
What is Data Quality and how can I improve it?In Market Research, Data Quality is assumed table-stakes. But, the reality is that today it’s more difficult to achieve than ever. Marketing, insights and market research Pros may be spending millions of dollars on useless results that ultimately mislead clients...
5 Part Series
Topic 2: Survey Fraud is a Factor to ManageThis is part 2 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 1: https://www.opinionroute.com/dataquality/what-is-data-quality-and-how-can-i-improve-it/ The survey sampling ecosystem has become highly automated in recent years. Yesterday’s norms of deep validation, ongoing community management and responsive survey...
5 Part Series
Topic 3: How to Measure Data QualityThis is part 3 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 2: https://www.opinionroute.com/blog/topic-2-survey-fraud-is-a-factor-to-manage/ Too often, in market Research sample, purchase decisions are made based on qualitative factors- convenience, vendor brand identity, historical experiences, etc. But...
5 Part Series
Topic 4: Professional ExperienceThis is part 4 of the "What is Data Quality?" series. Click here to read part 3: https://www.opinionroute.com/blog/topic-3-how-to-measure-data-quality/ No matter how systematized you get with a data quality strategy and great tech tools, you still need expertise and informed judgment...