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Travelwise

Explore Philadelphia: A Treasure Trove of History, Culture, and Culinary Delights – Site of the QRCA Annual Conference in February 2025

September 11, 2024 0

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is a place where America’s rich history and modern innovation collide. As the host city for the next QRCA Annual Conference in February 2025, Philly promises an experience like no other. From the cobblestone streets of the historic district to the vibrant energy of Center City, attendees can immerse themselves in a city that has shaped the nation while embracing its dynamic culinary scene, expansive art culture, and passionate sports fans. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of revolutionaries or indulging in a world-class cheesesteak, Philadelphia offers something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you! […]

Travelwise

New Experiences at the Ole Ball Game from a Researcher’s Perspective

June 12, 2024 0

The 4 “E”s of the Experience economy—Entertainment, Escapism, aEsthetics, and Entertainment—are all found within the great American pastime of baseball. In this article, human geographer and baseball fan Nick Wise discusses the range of experiences you can observe at baseball games this summer by using the 4 E’s framework, inspiring qualitative researchers to look differently at place in our work. […]

Schools of Thought

So Big They Are Almost Invisible: 4 Roles of Brand Rituals and What They Mean for Researchers

June 14, 2023 0

The profound impact of rituals makes them a rich opportunity for marketers. This article discusses the “invisible” power of ritual on people’s lives and some of the ways brands capitalize on these behaviors. Discover how brands tap into the human affinity for ritual through cookies, sports jerseys, beer, and flight attendant safety speeches. The authors close with suggestions for how qualitative researchers can adopt a ritual lens to develop a deeper understanding of consumer behavior. […]

Book Reviews

What to Ask: How to Learn What Customers Need but Don’t Tell You by Andrea Belk Olson, BenBella Books, 2022

December 21, 2022 0

Contrary to what the title may suggest to qualitative researchers hungry for discussion guide ideas, this book isn’t about crafting a discussion guide. Instead it presents a well-rounded examination of the many reasons companies struggle to innovate (or even talk to customers, much less get useful insights if they do). By understanding more about our clients’ struggles, we can become more effective changemakers in advocating for research. […]

Schools of Thought

Morality: Looking through the Lens of Virtue

July 11, 2022 0

We live in an increasingly divided world; people are unable to find common ground on simple issues, conversations are fraught with tension and conflict. As conversations are a qualitative researcher’s stock-in-trade, it’s important to realize that at the root of this division lies morality, our sense of right and wrong. […]