Key Insight: There are tangible, data-supported ways to make the survey experience more inclusive for participants without compromising the representativeness of the sample. Making the survey experience as inclusive as possible for all participants is a very important priority for Market Research companies. Although we (at Touchstone) pride ourselves in always striving to make our survey experience, and our…
2022 was quite the year at Touchstone! A huge shout out and thank you to all of our amazing clients, partners, colleagues, and employees. We would not be where we are at today without your continued partnership, trust, support and dedication—thank you! Check out the TL;DR on what we were up to over the past year and where we plan…
New Haven, Connecticut – February 23, 2023 – Touchstone Research, a long-time advocate for enhancing data quality in market research, has announced its membership in the Data Integrity Initiative (DII) Council. The DII Council is a specialized unit within the Insights Association that focuses specifically on ensuring the integrity and quality of research data. As part of its 2022…
We are thrilled to announce that Travis Santa, TSR’s Vice President and Security Officer, has been selected as Board Chair for the Certification Institute for Research Quality (CIRQ). CIRQ, a subsidiary of the Insights Association, is an ISO (International Organization for Standardization) audit and certification body that certifies to ISO27001 (international standards to manage information security) and ISO20252 (market, opinion,…
Georgia – January 30th, 2023 – Touchstone Research announced today that Elecia Allen has joined the firm’s growing talent pool as a Senior Project Director on TSR’s qualitative team. Elecia will work closely with TSR’s youth and family, media entertainment, and technology clients to help execute a wide range of innovative qualitative research studies. Prior to joining Touchstone, Elecia worked…
California – December 15th, 2022 – Touchstone Research announced today that Connor Desmond has joined the firm as a Research Associate on TSR’s qualitative division. Desmond will work closely with TSR’s youth and family, media entertainment and technology clients to help execute a wide range of innovative qualitative research studies. Prior to joining the firm full-time, Connor worked for Disney…
Okay, so we’re back to face-to-face research…now what? Whether you are new to research in a facility, or it’s been a hot minute, here are some tips to consider when getting back to in-person research. Before the Sessions When it comes to the facility, remember, YOU are “the client”. Obtain the spec sheet and checklist from the facility and complete…
Connecticut – Touchstone Research announced today that Kate Franzis has been promoted to Senior Manager – Technology & Strategy on TSR’s quantitative research division. Kate will wear a lot of hats as Senior Manager – Technology & Strategy, but her core responsibilities include expanding TSR’s research service offerings and toolkit, as well as integrating new technologies into the research process…
Michigan – October 13th, 2022 – Touchstone Research announced today that Nikolas Gutowski has been promoted to Project Director II on TSR’s quantitative research division. In his new role, Nikolas will continue to lead projects across core technology, media and entertainment, and youth and family client accounts, as well as assist in the firm’s continued pursuit of Innovation & Excellence…
As researchers, we rely on consumers’ willingness to share their personal thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Although they get compensated for their time, it’s important to take steps to ensure the participant experience is an overall enjoyable and positive one. It’s our responsibility as moderators to create a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment which fosters genuine thoughts and opinions from participants….