2014 Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals

Overview

More than ever, the Market Research Industry is experiencing change. New technology. Challenging and uncertain economic times. The need to do more with less.

The 2014 Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals can help you:

• Navigate the change associated with shifting and shrinking MR budgets
• Offer competitive compensation to retain or expand your research teams
• Identify quality Suppliers
• Help allocate resources, staff, and methodologies for maximum impact

The 2014 Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals is based upon the attitudes and opinions of 606 Market research professionals.

Each invited participant completed our online survey between January 23 and February 13, 2014. The aggregate results have a data tolerance of +/- 4.0% at the 95% confidence level and include many questions from the 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2005 research initiatives -- providing an invaluable longitudinal perspective.

	This new in-depth, 68 page report is available for $499. Click to view the report's Table of Contents To purchase, open an employer account, select "Pricing Plans" and choose the "2014 Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals." The report will be emailed to you within 30 minutes after your purchase. You may also contact: Mike Carroll Director Sales & Marketing 800-872-5401 mcarroll@marketresearchcareers.com

2014 Job Satisfaction

Down by seven percentage points in just one year, market research professionals are significantly less satisfied with their current job. All managers across all types and sizes of companies should take note of this important metric.

The in-depth report identifies those who are most satisfied and those who are at risk of finding another position.

Employee Compensation

While the "typical" market research professional currently earns $103,349, salaries only increased 0.7% during the past year. Fortunately bonuses have increased to help drive morale and encourage employee retention.

For additional compensation information revealing the impact of experience level and role as well as forward looking expectations, please see the detailed report.

Perceptions of Market Research Suppliers

MarketResearchCareers uniquely quantifies the perceptions for 116 market research suppliers along five critical dimensions, including;

• Is a Thought Leader
• Offers Unique Methodologies
• Provides Quality Deliverables
• Has the Best Employees
• Effectively Uses Technology

With more than 6,900 individual evaluations across five market segments (Full Service, Qualitative, Syndicated, Online Sample, and Online Survey Software) we have developed an online interactive ranking tool that enables MR Buyers and Suppliers to:

• Conduct Competitive Benchmarking
• Identify New Suppliers
• Create Customer Announcement and Public Relations Opportunities
• Aid in Strategic Planning
• Numerous Others

The list of evaluated firms include:

Survey Methods

Without a doubt, the methods used to survey consumers and business professionals have changed over time. The chart below reveals a nearly decade-long trend and quantifies the underlying changes. In particular, use of mail and telephone surveys continue their gradual decline. And most notably this year, mall intercept surveys have experienced a sharp decline in usage. Up next to change the surveying landscape -- mobile technology.

Researcher Attitudes

Today, the majority of researchers are comfortable with their current job as most enjoy working with their manager. Yet one in five (22%) expect to search for a new job once the economy improves. Importantly, additional data within the report clearly indicates these attitudes are changing given workloads. The fundamental question remains: are your employees at risk of leaving?

Attitudes Toward Behavioral Data

Researchers increasingly believe behavioral data is more important to analyses, complements other sources of information, and provides accurate insights into consumer activity and preferences. And with the growing interest upon "Big Data" analyses, the nature of the researcher's work is changing.

Detailed Report

The complete, in-depth report provides additional analysis and quantitative data.

Below is a Table of Contents for the 2014 Edition of the Report. Topic Pages Key Findings 3 Research Methodology 4 Research Applications and Methods 5-8 Perceptions of Market Research Suppliers 9-20 2014 Market Research Budgets 21-24 Attitudes and Perceptions 25-31 Hiring and Staffing 32-44 Employee Compensation 45-49 Online Survey Cooperation and Completion Rates 50-55 Measurement of New Media 56-57 Attitudes Toward Behavioral Data 58-60 The "Future" of Market Research 61-62 Participant Profile 63-66 About MarketResearchCareers 67-68 The in-depth report is available for $499. To purchase, open an employer account, select "Pricing Plans" and choose the "2014 Annual Survey of Market Research Professionals." The report will be emailed to you within 30 minutes after your purchase. You may also contact: Mike Carroll Director Sales & Marketing 1-800-872-5401 mcarroll@marketresearchcareers.com

About MarketResearchCareers

MarketResearchCareers is the career website with the most comprehensive database of resumes and jobs focusing exclusively on the Market Research industry

Visited monthly by nearly half of all market research professionals in the United States and possessing the resumes of more than 50,000 market researchers, MarketResearchCareers is your market research staffing headquarters. See why so many corporate hiring managers, human resource professionals, market research suppliers, and thousands of skilled researchers turn to MarketResearchCareers to fill their market research jobs.

Please contact Mike Carroll at 1-800-872-5401 or mcarroll@marketresearchcareers.com for permission to use these results.