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Selecting the right MRX software can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to navigate the maze.

This study, powered by the viewpoints and perspectives of over 150 insight industry professionals, highlights the significant trends, challenges, and future directions expected to impact and shape the market research sector in the coming years.

Keynote sessions will challenge and inspire attendees to attain these essential skills and others at the Corporate Researchers Conference, Sept. 17-19 in New York City.

According to the 2024 Insights & Analytics Market Report (Part 1) - Growth slowed to 7.6%; "ResTech" sectors driving growth ahead of "Established MR"; Industry now totals nearly US$80B.

Leaders from across the globe answer: "What is one thing that you wish you had known when you entered the insights, and/or the one thing you wish you could change about our profession today?”

In response to a request for information from a Senate committee leader, the Insights Association, the leading nonprofit association for the insights industry, urged that any potential regime of portable benefits for independent contractors should not apply to research subjects.

The heat was rising on legislative, regulatory and compliance issues for the insights industry in June, as the Insights Association focused on: federal privacy legislation; pending compliance hurdles as new state and federal laws took effect; a new AI law in Colorado; and a federal bill that would require tax withholding for research subjects receiving participant incentives.

With summer almost upon us, the Insights Association focused this month on a new U.S. law prohibiting many data transfers to China and vaguely-Chinese-owned companies, federal minors’ privacy bills, more AI legislation, and how insights employers can comply with the new FTC rule banning non-compete agreements in employment contracts, among other policy issues.

The near universal response when asked about current trends in MRX is AI, but a deeper dive reveals a host of other emerging topics and trends.

If it can, would such answers be representative of real consumer preferences? Let's find out...