MailChimp was originally built for companies that already have a list management system, but needed help with delivery. Since we clean your bounces for you in the list area, only those who clean an internal database manually would need to use these instructions.

Instructions for removing duplicates from your list:

1. Open up Microsoft Excel.
2. Paste your entire list into Column A.
3. Sort the entire column alphabetically (A > Z). This is very important.
4. Click on and highlight Column B.
5. With Column B highlighted (press the gray B button above the column to highlight the entire column), enter the following into the “formula” box in Excel: =IF(TRIM(A1)=TRIM(A2),”",TRIM(A1))

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An online qualitative research solution for respondents at different remote locations with full two-way audio and video capabilities. Now enhanced with a new project management portal and marking tool, FocusVision InterVu™ 2.0 harnesses the power of web conferencing and teleconferencing technology, so you can recruit hard-to-reach respondents anywhere in the world, at any time.

By interviewing them from their home or office, there is no need to travel and because each participant is equipped with a webcam, you enjoy the benefits of visual contact for real-time face-to-face exchange. It’s the perfect solution for IDIs or small group interviews.

Features:

• Accommodate up to 8 individuals at different remote locations
• Push content out to respondents from the moderator’s computer
• Mark stimulus with whiteboard tools for easy collaboration
• Add a quantitative element with polling
• Chat live with the moderator and viewers for communication throughout the project
• Flag key moments during your research with VideoMarker software
• Record and archive projects immediately

Content courtesy focusvision.com.

The last two years have witnessed significant growth in the number of “webcam focus groups” taking place. According to Inside Research’s 2010 “Online Qualitative Research Index,” the number of live qualitative “events” conducted online jumped 65% in 2009, with an estimated 32% growth in 2010.

To a great extent, this growth is being driven by clients. For example, a study of pharmaceutical-company researchers conducted by Best Practices, LLC, found that “90% of study participants believe [that] greater use of new/innovative tools and techniques will [positively] inform the [market research] function.” At the top of their list: “webcam physician interviews from their office.”

With demand growing, there is a good chance that you will need to know how to execute webcam focus groups. For this reason, now is a good time to take a moment to familiarize yourself with the capabilities, benefits and best practices of webcam interviews.

Content courtesy qrca.org.

FRESNO, Calif. – May 11, 2010 – Decipher announces today that President Kristin Luck has been named a recipient of the 2010 Marketing Research Emerging Leader Award, honored by the American Marketing Association. A highly selective accolade, with four individuals chosen annually, the award honors those professionals who have made significant contributions to the field while demonstrating leadership and continued service.

“The AMA Marketing Research Council found Kristin Luck to be a clear and easy choice for the Marketing Research Emerging Leader Award,” says Matt Valle, chair for the 2010 Marketing Research Emerging Leader Award committee. “Kristin has been a true visionary in applying new technology to address marketing research challenges, and she has been very active in the industry push toward enhanced online research quality. In addition to her entrepreneurial successes, she has given back to the industry through frequent speaking engagements and by helping educate the next generation of insights professionals as an adjunct instructor at UCLA and SUNY Albany.”

About MRA-NY

Based in the hub of research and advertising industries, the Greater New York Chapter is committed to the highest standards for all aspects of the research process. With a diverse member constituency, representing multiple specializations within the research field, the Greater New York Chapter seeks a complete understanding of the challenges facing the industry today in an effort to aggressively address current issues.

The Greater New York Chapter provides opportunities for members to advance their market research and business skills, while creating an environment for the free flowing exchange of information and fostering of community. Members have a competitive advantage with access to timely educational programs, networking opportunities, leading-edge publications and research, and credibility through the Professional Researcher Certification (PRC) program.

MRA History

The Marketing Research Association, based in Glastonbury, CT (USA), was formed in 1954 as an outgrowth of the Trade Problem Discussion Group of the American Marketing Association’s (AMA) Greater New York Chapter.

FocusVision today announced enhancements to InterVu, its video- enabled online focus group solution that allows companies to conduct research across different remote locations with full two-way audio and video capabilities. InterVu now incorporates InterVu Archive. InterVu Archive has the same functionality as FocusVision s Streaming Archive, giving users the ability to mark their research, make clips and reels, get video-synchronized transcripts, download audio podcasts, and now request a CD of the research.

Indeed, a substantial rise in demand from customers needing better ways to involve key stake holders in qualitative research findings, while providing more access to the research data has been a driving force behind FocusVision s development. While video streaming remains the core business strategy for FocusVision, the company said, the expansion into online focus groups supports their client base by increasing access to hard- to-reach participants. Separately, the company plans to roll out further product enhancements to reflect the rising demand. “There is still a large need for focus groups today, and the outlook is for more ways of conducting qualitative research,” said Eric Grosgogeat, CEO of FocusVision. InterVu is proving to be a valuable service offering for FocusVision.

“InterVu is very intuitive and easy to use right from the get-go, and it s comforting to have technicians on the line to help in case anything comes up. We ve been able to upload stimulus right before and sometimes during- sessions without a hitch, “said Bethany Black, Research Manager, Link Group. “FocusVision handles all of the setup, as it takes one more to-do off the moderator s list.”

MarketView today announces the launch of marketview-research.com the website for MarketView The CMS based website built by Scherr Technology features an HTML email response webform, search engine optimization and blog.

About Scherr Technology

Scherr Technology fills the gap between large, overpriced agencies and moonlighting amateurs. With an emphasis on usability and design, the application of next generation technologies brings you best of breed services. Get pre-qualified responses from your website that become real-world relationships.

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About MarketView

MarketView provides businesses with the ideal portal to conveniently access the opinions of their target market demographics. We guarantee to provide consistently high caliber, articulate, engaged respondents who will meet your requirements. Our Tarrytown, NY and Danbury, CT focus group facilities are fitted with state-of-the-art marketing research technology including high-quality audio and video capture equipment with duplicating capabilities. Get unparalleled customer service for your next focus group, usability testing and product placement.

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