http://www.v-primer.com/blog Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:58:23 +0000 en hourly 1 2009 michael.deis@v-primer.com (Primer Research, Inc.) michael.deis@v-primer.com (Primer Research, Inc.) Education 1440 http://www.v-primer.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/logo-sm.jpg http://www.v-primer.com/blog 144 144 Exploring issues in international public opinion and social research, the Global Opinion Primer interviews leading professionals and academics participating in survey research projects around the globe. Exploring issues in international public opinion and social research, the Global Opinion Primer interviews leading professionals and academics participating in survey research projects around the globe. public opinion, cross-national, comparative, survey, marketing research Primer Research, Inc. Primer Research, Inc. michael.deis@v-primer.com no clean Public Opinion and Foreign Policy: Ronald Hinckley http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=82 http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=82#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:52:10 +0000 admin http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=82 This episode’s conversation is with Ron Hinckley, Ph.D.  Based on his almost four decades in polling, we discuss Dr. Hinckley’s experiences with the uses of public opinion research by the foreign policy community in the US. In addition to reviewing issues of research design and methodology, he provides real world insights into the practice and application of opinion research in foreign policy decision making.

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]]> http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=82 0 0:53:02 This episode’s conversation is with Ron Hinckley, Ph.D.  Based on his almost four decades in polling, we discuss Dr. Hinckley’s experiences with the uses of public opinion research by the foreign policy community in the US. In addition t[...] This episode’s conversation is with Ron Hinckley, Ph.D.  Based on his almost four decades in polling, we discuss Dr. Hinckley’s experiences with the uses of public opinion research by the foreign policy community in the US. In addition to reviewing issues of research design and methodology, he provides real world insights into the practice and application of opinion research in foreign policy decision making. Web Links: http://www.rsmglobal.com http://primerresearch.com http://www.miis.edu Download Public Opinion and Foreign Policy: Ronald Hinckley Podcasts Primer Research, Inc. no no GlobeScan: Global Opinion and Business http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=71 http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=71#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:49:18 +0000 admin http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=71 In this episode, we turn our attention to the use of global opinion research in the private sector with Doug Miller, Chairman of GlobeScan Incorporated. GlobeScan is a leading private practitioner applying advanced marketing research analytics to corporate public affairs.  Our conversation explores the use of public policy research in the corporate realm, surfacing data for use by CEO’s and corporate executives, and the business case for employing global opinion research for fact based analysis and insight into corporate brands and public reputation.

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]]> http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=71 0 0:53:10 In this episode, we turn our attention to the use of global opinion research in the private sector with Doug Miller, Chairman of GlobeScan Incorporated. GlobeScan is a leading private practitioner applying advanced marketing research analytics to co[...] In this episode, we turn our attention to the use of global opinion research in the private sector with Doug Miller, Chairman of GlobeScan Incorporated. GlobeScan is a leading private practitioner applying advanced marketing research analytics to corporate public affairs.  Our conversation explores the use of public policy research in the corporate realm, surfacing data for use by CEO’s and corporate executives, and the business case for employing global opinion research for fact based analysis and insight into corporate brands and public reputation. Web Links: http://www.globescan.com/ http://primerresearch.com/ http://www.miis.edu/ Web links: http://www.globescan.com/ http://primerresearch.com/ http://www.miis.edu/Web links: http://www.globescan.com/ http://primerresearch.com/ http://www.miis.edu/ Download Interview with Doug Miller, Chairman of GlobeScan Podcasts Primer Research, Inc. no no Eurobarometer http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=53 http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=53#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:55:18 +0000 admin http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=53 We discuss TNS Global’s Eurobarometer contract with Leendert de Voogd, Global Sector Head of TNS Political and Social.  TNS Opinion’s coordination center in Brussels is arguably responsible for the largest single opinion research contract in the world.  The Standard Eurobarometer contract is said to be worth 65 million Euro over four years.  The survey interviews approximately 200,000 respondents yearly across 33 countries.  Given the magnitude of this enterprise, TNS Opinion has had the opportunity to invest in a number of technologies to track the progress of each survey and ensure its quality.  These innovations and the importance of quality controls to the success of the Eurobarometer are reviewed.

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]]> http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=53 0 0:43:44 We discuss TNS Global’s Eurobarometer contract with Leendert de Voogd, Global Sector Head of TNS Political and Social.  TNS Opinion’s coordination center in Brussels is arguably responsible for the largest single opinion research contrac[...] We discuss TNS Global’s Eurobarometer contract with Leendert de Voogd, Global Sector Head of TNS Political and Social.  TNS Opinion’s coordination center in Brussels is arguably responsible for the largest single opinion research contract in the world.  The Standard Eurobarometer contract is said to be worth 65 million Euro over four years.  The survey interviews approximately 200,000 respondents yearly across 33 countries.  Given the magnitude of this enterprise, TNS Opinion has had the opportunity to invest in a number of technologies to track the progress of each survey and ensure its quality.  These innovations and the importance of quality controls to the success of the Eurobarometer are reviewed. Web Links: http://www.tns-opinion.com http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/index_en.htm http://www.miis.edu http://primerresearch.com Download Interview with Leendert de Voogd of TNS Podcasts Primer Research, Inc. no no Latinobarómetro http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=25 http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=25#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:08:10 +0000 admin http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?p=25 This episode’s interview is with Marta Lagos of the Latinobarómetro, a multi-country survey of Latin America.  Marta Lagos discusses the evolution of the Latin Barometer from its inception in the early 1990′s to its current implementation in 18 Latin American states.  She also reviews the impact of the survey on opinion research organizations in the region, the creation of a databank to house the survey data, and how the survey has influenced the dialogue on Latin American social and political issues.  The interview delves into the Global Barometers and the current attempts by these allied organizations in Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent to develop a series of opinion items for use across the globe.

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]]> http://www.v-primer.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=25 0 0:51:33 This episode’s interview is with Marta Lagos of the Latinobarómetro, a multi-country survey of Latin America.  Marta Lagos discusses the evolution of the Latin Barometer from its inception in the early 1990′s to its current implementatio[...] This episode’s interview is with Marta Lagos of the Latinobarómetro, a multi-country survey of Latin America.  Marta Lagos discusses the evolution of the Latin Barometer from its inception in the early 1990′s to its current implementation in 18 Latin American states.  She also reviews the impact of the survey on opinion research organizations in the region, the creation of a databank to house the survey data, and how the survey has influenced the dialogue on Latin American social and political issues.  The interview delves into the Global Barometers and the current attempts by these allied organizations in Africa, Asia, and the Indian subcontinent to develop a series of opinion items for use across the globe. Web Links: http://www.latinobarometro.org/ http://primerresearch.com/ http://www.miis.edu/ Download The Global Opinion Primer Podcasts Primer Research, Inc. no no