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Consumer Insights

Generation Alpha

Understanding Generation Alpha: How Touchstone Research Can Help You Connect with Tomorrow’s Consumers

By Child Research, Consumer Insights, Generation Alpha, Kids and Family, Kids Market Research

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,…

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Hybrid Qualitative Research

Unlocking Deeper Insights: The Power of Hybrid Qualitative Research

By Consumer Behavior, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Online Qualitative Research, Qualitative Research

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…

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Sheri Stark Joins Touchstone Research as Sr. Qualitative Analyst

Sheri Stark Joins Touchstone Research as Sr. Qualitative Analyst

By Careers, Consumer Insights, Custom Research Panels & Communities, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, Kids Market Research, Market Research, Market Research Industry News, Moderator, New Hires, Press Releases, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Touchstone Research, Touchstone Staff

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…

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Touchstone Research Promotes Alexis Warnick to Research Manager

Touchstone Research Promotes Alexis Warnick to Research Manager

By Careers, Consumer Insights, Cultural Insights, Custom Research Panels & Communities, Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, International Market Research, Kids Market Research, Market Research, Moderation, Moderator, Qualitative Research, Research Manager

  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…

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Generative AI Through The Eyes of Gen Z

Generative AI Through The Eyes of Gen Z [Infographic]

By AI, AI Infographics, Consumer Insights, Education Market Research, Gen Z Insights, Gen Z Reports, Generative AI, Generative AI Reports, Generative AI Surveys, Infographics, Touchstone AI, Touchstone Research

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…

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Keeping Kids Engaged

Keeping Kids Interested: Tips for Sustaining Child Engagement in Qualitative Research

By Child Research, Consumer Insights, Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, In-Person Research, Kids and Family, Kids Market Research, Moderation, Online Qualitative Research, Qualitative Recruitment, Qualitative Research, Uncategorized, Youth Market Research

  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…

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Virtually Seamless: How to Conduct Remote In-Headset VR Usability Research

Virtually Seamless: How to Conduct Remote In-Headset VR Usability Research

By Augmented Reality, Consumer Insights, Cultural Insights, Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, Moderation, Qualitative Research, Technology & Strategy, Touchstone VR, Usability Research, VR Research

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…

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Touchstone Research Promotes Sara Sidlowski to Senior Project Director

Touchstone Research Promotes Sara Sidlowski to Senior Project Director

By Augmented Reality, Child Research, Consumer Insights, Cultural Insights, Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, Kids Market Research, Market Research, Moderation, Moderator, Online Qualitative Research, Qualitative Fieldwork, Qualitative Recruitment, Qualitative Research, Reporting & Analysis, Research Analyst, Technology & Strategy, Touchstone Research, Touchstone Staff

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…

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Touchstone Research Promotes Nicole Mowry to Senior Project Director

Touchstone Research Promotes Nicole Mowry to Senior Project Director

By Advanced Analytics, Careers, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Market Research Industry News, Maximum Difference (MaxDiff), Touchstone Research, Touchstone Staff, Youth Market Research

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…

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Touchstone Research Promotes Jillian Brangi to Senior Project Director

Touchstone Research Promotes Jillian Brangi to Senior Project Director

By Careers, Consumer Insights, Kids Market Research, Market Research, Market Research Industry News, Quantitative Research, Touchstone Research, Touchstone Staff, Youth Market Research

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…

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