The Qualitative-Quantitative Divide

MRIA Ottawa held a fascinating panel discussion on qualitative-quantitative research approaches. The discussion explored combined focus group and survey methodology but touched only lightly on other methods of marketing research. In my view the following merit consideration: Marketing research is not merely doing focus groups and surveys. It includes the full gamut of research activities […]

Search Engine Optimization

I presented my new SEO webinar yesterday to a fine crowd of 40 connections, with several having multiple participants on the webinar. It went well and the feedback on the content was very good. My approach,not surprising, is strategic in nature: where does SEO fit in the marketing mix, where does it fit in the […]

Social media and PR

Here’s a worthwhile article on social media relations and how and why current PR is missing the boat. Opinion: Why social media relations is more important than good PR I think the developments in all manner of media mean that anyone with a vested interest, in particular infrastructure, that allowed them to make money in […]

Economy and Strategy

What a time to be a strategist. As the level of uncertainty has risen to levels not seen in North America in some time, and the effects of the credit crunch and the global recession taking hold, all manner of organizations need to rethink their positions and monitor their own and related industries closely. This […]

Economics of fear and sustainable buying practices

Here’s a hypothesis for consideration: With news media reporting – in particular headlines – bleakly declaring the end to life as we know it for many months now, it is inevitable that people feel that the global financial crisis is having a major impact on their lives. This feeling is spawned by what we are […]

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The Qualitative-Quantitative Divide

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