
From The President – Winter 2024
BY Jeff Hecker, QRCA PRESIDENT | PRINCIPAL, ATHENA BRAND WISDOM, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA | jeff.hecker@athenabrand.com […]
BY Jeff Hecker, QRCA PRESIDENT | PRINCIPAL, ATHENA BRAND WISDOM, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA | jeff.hecker@athenabrand.com […]
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! […]
Struggling to engage design and engineering teams in field research? Accelerated Product Development (APD) may be the answer. […]
Ethnographic research allows us to observe behavior in natural settings, uncovering deep insights that traditional methods often miss. By blending into the environment with unobtrusive recording techniques, I can capture genuine reactions without participants feeling observed. This approach helps businesses better understand their customers’ decision-making processes, leading to practical solutions. In one project, we identified over 80 improvements for a restaurant chain—some small, others transformative—ultimately enhancing the customer experience in ways that executives often hadn’t considered […]
This article explores best practices for conducting segmentation studies, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximizing the impact of your findings. […]
Reviewed by Jodi McGee, Chief Insights Officer Inquisitive Insights Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania: jodi@inquisitiveinsights.com
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Sami Wong dives deep into the unique qualities shaping the purchasing habits of China’s Generation Z. Unlike their global peers, Chinese Gen Zers balance a strong sense of national pride with modern digital fluency, reshaping the landscape for brands eager to connect. […]
In this episode of Conversations in Depth, host Mike Carlon sits down with Isaac Rogers, the president of Sago, who takes us on a captivating journey through his career, offering a glimpse into the world of qualitative research and the vision behind one of the industry’s leading firms. […]
Stay informed of the latest qualitative research trends and tools with QRCA VIEWS magazine. […]
Neal Sandin identifies the critical trends in the travel and tourism industry that are driving marketing research projects for airlines, destination hotels, local businesses, and events. The article explores the essential methods and skills qualitative researchers need to be successful in tourism and hospitality research. […]
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