Who is Generation Alpha? Born from 2010 onward, Generation Alpha is the first generation to be raised in an entirely digital world. As the children of Millennials and younger siblings of Gen Z, they are growing up in a time of rapid technological advancement, cultural shifts, and increasing global interconnectedness. This unique environment has shaped them into a highly influential,…
When people think of conducting qualitative research, they often automatically gravitate towards focus groups or in-depth interviews. While these methods are indeed powerful and widely used, they represent just a fraction of the qualitative research landscape. In such a dynamic research world, the questions we seek to answer are often complex and multifaceted. Traditional, single-method approaches can fail to capture…
Texas – June 3rd, 2024 – Touchstone Research is excited to announce the addition of Sheri Stark to our team as a Senior Qualitative Analyst. Sheri brings nearly 20 years of global market research experience, enriched by her extensive knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a specialization in hybrid approaches. Sheri is a seasoned moderator with a broad…
Connecticut– March 22, 2024 – Touchstone Research is delighted to announce the promotion of Alexis Warnick to the position of Research Manager within TSR’s qualitative research division. In her elevated role, Alexis of will oversee a team of qualitative project directors working across several client accounts. She will maintain her oversight of TSR’s key client accounts in the media…
Seemingly out of nowhere, Generative AI exploded onto the scene at the end of 2022 and has been a fixture in the news ever since. It has been heralded as the most important technological advancement since the birth of the internet by some, and the harbinger of the end of humanity as we know it by others. Time will tell…
Whether parents want to admit it or not, kids have an influence over what is purchased in the household. From snacks to clothing brands—kids have preferences, and they make their parents fully aware of those preferences which can influence household purchasing behavior. As a result, kids play a pivotal role in the consumer marketplace, which also makes them an…
As the VR landscape continues to widen for both functional and recreational use cases, understanding user experience in VR is growing increasingly vital. Using a VR headset, while becoming more widespread, is still a new experience for many consumers, making first impressions and experiences critical in determining user trajectory for VR apps and devices. The pool of VR headset owners…
Connecticut – July 6, 2023 – Touchstone Research announced today that Sara Sidlowski has been promoted to Senior Project Director on TSR’s Qualitative Recruitment research division. In her new role, Sara will serve as a senior leader on TSR’s qualitative and recruitment project management teams as well as continue to support TSR’s core technology, media and entertainment, and youth and…
Connecticut– May 31st, 2023 – Touchstone Research announced today that Nicole Mowry has been promoted to Senior Project Director within TSR’s quantitative research division. In her new role, Nicole will serve as a senior leader on TSR’s quantitative project management team. Nicole will have a focus on staff development and expanding TSR’s analytical capabilities. As a Senior Project Director, Nicole…
Connecticut– May 31, 2023 – Touchstone Research announced today that Jillian Brangi has been promoted to Senior Project Director within TSR’s quantitative research division. In her new role, Jillian will serve as a senior leader on TSR’s quantitative project management team. Jillian will have a focus on innovating and improving upon TSR’s quantitative research processes to achieve the highest data…