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Owning our Superpowers

Owning our Superpowers

It’s a new year, and we have a new CEO. Importantly, though – and I can’t stress this enough – The Olinger Group is the same as we were this time last year. Only better. Much, much better.

Elevating Data Security: The Olinger Group & ISO 27K

Elevating Data Security: The Olinger Group & ISO 27K

The IT security climate has changed dramatically, and our decision in 2017 to become ISO 27001 certified is paying off! Our proactive efforts have put us in an enviable, strategic position.

Path to Authenticity

Path to Authenticity

Back in the day, all the cool and impressive people rocked polo shirts with a small crocodile logo. Now they wear whatever they want because they are rocking authenticity.

What a Great Ride!

What a Great Ride!

When brands authentically meet consumers where they are in their Live Well™ space, demographic differences become irrelevant, and huge business opportunities open up.

"OMG, Don’t You Just Love This Stuff!"

That time when a bottle of dish soap was more valuable than a designer coat.

Coolest. Job. Ever.

Coolest. Job. Ever.

The question of the week and, to be honest, of my entire market research career is: What the heck do you do for a living?

In-person Qualitative “Rules” Have Changed

In-person Qualitative “Rules” Have Changed

It has been really nice to get back out in the public and see and hear things firsthand from our research respondents. Really nice, but oh so different.

Being an Authentic Person and a Human Computer

Being an Authentic Person and a Human Computer

No two IDIs are the same, but there is one constant truth. You have to be ready for anything. And I do mean anything!

Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

One of the best parts of New Orleans culture has become my favorite, never-fail, go-to market research tool.

Recruiting for In-Person Research in a Sort-of-Post COVID World

Recruiting for In-Person Research in a Sort-of-Post COVID World

While the jury is still out as to whether COVID is on its way out, luxury retail brands are over it already. They want to know if the world is finally ready to get out of their sweatpants. And, if...

Research. Rethink. Regroup.
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