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Kids and Family

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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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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Building Trust with Parents: 5 Strategies for Recruiting Kids in Qualitative Research

Building Trust with Parents: 5 Strategies for Recruiting Kids in Qualitative Research

By Child Research, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Consumer Insights, Cultural Insights, Data Integrity, Data Privacy, Data Quality, Demographics, GDPR, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, Kids and Family, Kids Market Research, Kids Market Research, Online Qualitative Research, Qualitative Fieldwork, Qualitative Recruitment, Qualitative Research, Quality Control, Touchstone Research, Usability Research, UX, Youth Market Research

Building trust with parents is one of the most critical elements in recruiting children for qualitative research studies.  Parents play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting their children during the research process, so it is essential for recruitment agencies to build a positive rapport with parents and gain their trust.  In this article, we emphasize the importance of fostering…

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Unlocking the Wonder Years: Tips and Strategies for Conducting Qualitative Research with Kids

Unlocking the Wonder Years: Tips and Strategies for Conducting Qualitative Research with Kids

By Child Research, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, In-Person Qualitative Research, Kids and Family, Kids Market Research, Market Research, Moderation, Qualitative Recruitment, Qualitative Research, Reporting & Analysis, Touchstone Research, Youth Market Research

Children can be quite influential in family purchasing decisions, and in some cases are key drivers of purchase, particularly in product categories that they have a strong interest in. Although kids may not make the actual purchases themselves, they should not be overlooked. The thought of conducting research with little ones can be quite daunting, however, but with a little…

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Sahar Azimi Joins TSR as Research Associate

Sahar Azimi Joins Touchstone Research as Research Associate

By Consumer Insights, Demographics, Kids and Family, Market Research, New Hires, Qualitative Research, Teen Market Research, Touchstone Staff, Young Adults

Michigan– June 8th, 2022 – Touchstone Research announced today that Sahar Azimi has joined the firm as Research Associate on TSR’s qualitative research division.  Sahar 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.  Sahar is among 17 new hires added to the firm over…

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Michelle Richard Joins Touchstone Research as Sr. Qualitative Analyst

Michelle Richard Joins Touchstone Research as Sr. Qualitative Analyst

By Consumer Insights, Demographics, International Market Research, Kids and Family, Market Research, Moderator, New Hires, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Reporting & Analysis, Research Analyst, Touchstone Staff, Usability Research

Idaho – May 13th, 2022 – Touchstone Research announced today that Michelle Richard has joined the firm as Sr. Qualitative Analyst.  Michelle will work closely with TSR’s tech, media and entertainment and youth and clients in executing a wide range of innovative qualitative research programs.  Michelle is among 14 new hires added to the firm over the past 12 months….

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Augmented Reality Market Research

Touchstone Research leverages augmented reality capabilities to enhance market research services

By Augmented Reality, Consumer Insights, Kids and Family, Technology, Usability Research, UX

By layering computer-generated elements over a real-time image of a user’s surroundings, augmented reality (AR) technology blends the digital with the real world.   AR’s biggest advantage over virtual reality is its accessibility.  From Snapchat to the NFL’s first-down line, AR already has a wide range of applications across industries. It’s no surprise that AR apps are taking the gaming industry…

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youth and family qualitative services

Touchstone Research Expands Youth & Family Qualitative Services to National Level

By Kids and Family, Qualitative Research, Teen Market Research No Comments

Touchstone Research, Inc. is celebrating a significant expansion of its Youth & Family qualitative in-person and online services to cover key geographic regions across the United States.  Touchstone has been recruiting and managing Kids and Families qualitative research projects for over 20 years, specializing in preschoolers, kids, tweens, teens, young adults, millennials and parents for in-person and online qualitative research. …

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View Master VR

Virtual Reality for Kids – Mattel launches View-Master VR Headset Powered by Google Cardboard

By Google Cardboard, Kids and Family, Touchstone VR, Virtual Reality, VR Insights 2 Comments

Tech Savvy Researcher – VR Insights Edition Long gone are the days of the familiar click as you changed the slide in your shiny red View-Master, exploring the 3D worlds of your favorite book, movie, or place. With ever expanding and changing technology, the View-Master’s once futuristic and innovative design is now just an outdated toy, or is it? View-Masters…

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Tech Savvy Kids Talk About Space Exploration Interest in Apollo 11 App

By infographic, Kids and Family, Kids Market Research No Comments

NEW YORK, August 5, 2013 /Touchstone Research/ – Kids today labor under the stereotype that they are preoccupied with video and online gaming, mired in digital routines to the exclusion of real-world exploration and imagination. A recent study by Kid Bunch and Touchstone Research, Inc. however, shows that today’s youngsters still dream of exploring the great beyond and learning about…

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