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707, 2022
Being an Authentic Person and a Human Computer

Being an Authentic Person and a Human Computer

July 7th, 2022

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

1606, 2022
Returning The Favor

Returning The Favor

June 16th, 2022

The custom-made Brooks Brothers suits that were big enough to swim in? The Allen Edmonds wingtips that swallowed my feet? An entire wardrobe that I hid behind for years? GONE!! All of it. Every...

906, 2022
Managing The Legal Beast

Managing The Legal Beast

June 9th, 2022

There are no two ways around it – securing sensitive data is a beast of a legal requirement for anyone conducting market research.

206, 2022
Let’s Get Coffee …

Let’s Get Coffee …

June 2nd, 2022

If you know me, then you know I will always say ‘yes’ to coffee (and the answer to ‘cream or sugar’ is always ‘never’!). But caffeine intake habits aside, ‘coffee’ is synonymous with talking.

2605, 2022
Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread

May 26th, 2022

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

1205, 2022
Qual’s Kryptonite

Qual’s Kryptonite

May 12th, 2022

‘Wow, you captured some great information in this qualitative study. Can you quantify that for us?’

505, 2022
Replace Pitches with Conversations

Replace Pitches with Conversations

May 5th, 2022

We met at a market research conference in Las Vegas and talked about football (Go Saints!). We stayed in touch, connecting occasionally to chat about sports, life, and work. About five years after we...

2804, 2022
Finding our North Star: Holding onto humanity in research

Finding our North Star: Holding onto humanity in research

April 28th, 2022

His cancer was so advanced that speaking more than one or two words at a time was difficult. But he persisted, determined to share his journey within the hour allotted for the in-depth interview...

2104, 2022
Behold – the Power of Qual

Behold – the Power of Qual

April 21st, 2022

Would you ignore 96% of respondents and base a major strategic move on a single open-ended comment from one person?

1404, 2022
Five Questions to Ask Before You Do Market Research

Five Questions to Ask Before You Do Market Research

April 14th, 2022

Market research isn’t just getting answers. In fact, it’s 50% asking the right questions. At The Olinger Group, we can help you ask the right questions, but I’m going to quote a little Jerry McGuire...

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