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US Media Ratings Bodies Clarify Their Relationship

Mar 27 2024

In the US, the Media Rating Council (MRC) as issued a joint statement with the 'JIC' set up at the beginning of last year by OpenAP, the Video Advertising Bureau and a group of TV broadcasters - to clarify the distinct roles and approaches of the two bodies. More

Triton Buys Podcast Insights Specialist Sounder

Mar 27 2024

In New York, digital audio and broadcast radio tech and services firm Triton Digital has acquired audio intelligence platform Sounder. More

Measured Unveils Incremental Ad Performance Platform

Mar 27 2024

Austin, Texas-based Measured has launched a platform promising marketers the ability to view incremental ad performance across all paid media platforms, in one place, without the need to track users across the web. More

SKIM Hires to Grow French Business

Mar 27 2024

Dutch insights-based consultancy SKIM has appointed Adrien Bourgeois as Relationship Director, based in Paris and responsible for driving the growth of client partnerships in France. More

Comscore Director Liduena Departs

Mar 27 2024

Comscore has announced the resignation of Pierre-Andre Liduena from its Board of Directors, effective next week. Liduena had joined following the investment of Charter Communications in 2021. More

Nielsen Hires Chief Engineering Officer

Mar 26 2024

Anil Goel has joined Nielsen as Chief Engineering Officer, leading its technology and engineering teams to drive product innovation and advanced technology adoption. He is based in Bengaluru, India and will report to CEO Karthik Rao. More

MINT Hires Global Marketing Director

Mar 26 2024

Advertising Resource Management (ARM) software company MINT has appointed Christoph Kruse as Global Marketing Director. He was previously Director of Regional Marketing in Europe at Outbrain. More

Funds for Data Management Firm Foundational

Mar 26 2024

Data management and quality specialist Foundational, which has locations in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, has secured $8m in seed funding, with which to further develop its product and add new capabilities for developers building at scale. More

Havas Media Signs Up to UK's Origin

Mar 26 2024

In London, Havas Media Network UK has joined cross-media measurement initiative Origin, completing the representation of the global marcoms networks within the programme. There are now 51 funding stakeholders in total including advertisers, media owners and advertising agencies. More

Comscore Board to Welcome Former DV COO McLaughlin

Mar 25 2024

Comscore has announced that its Directors will now support the addition of Matthew F. McLaughlin to the Board at the forthcoming 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. Former DoubleVerify exec McLaughlin was put forward by activist shareholder 180 Degree Capital Corp in January. More

Media.Monks Debuts Synthetic Data Service

Mar 25 2024

Media.Monks, the digital-first, data-led advertising and marketing services brand of Sir Martin Sorrell's S4Capital, has launched a service called Persona.Flow, converting owned customer data into dynamic consumer personas for use in rapid insight generation. More

Expanded Partnership for iSpot and AudienceXpress

Mar 25 2024

Comcast subsidiary AudienceXpress is collaborating with viewing measurement company iSpot, to evaluate how the latter's syndicated national TV ratings can be incorporated into the AudienceXpress platform and enhance its syndicated measurement currency. More

Seed Funds for eCommerce Analyst Dema

Mar 25 2024

Stockholm, Sweden-based Dema.ai, which provides a predictive analytics platform for eCommerce, has secured EUR 7m in a Seed round of funding, for use in accelerating its growth. More

BVA BDRC Launches Synthetic Data Tool Pixel.AI

Mar 22 2024

Insight and analytics group BVA BDRC has launched synthetic data product Pixel.AI, which it says accurately predicts responses from restricted segments by training on existing and representative data. More

PG Forsta Hires Analytics Chief after $500m AI Pledge

Mar 22 2024

Insights and experience tech company PG Forsta has appointed Mike Thompson as Chief Analytics Officer, and says he will drive the development of new AI-driven capabilities and products, following the company's commitment to invest $500 million in the area over five years. More

VML Partnership Boosts Retail Intelligence Offer

Mar 22 2024

WPP-owned ad agency VML is to upgrade its proprietary digital commerce tech and retailer intelligence suite via a partnership with retail ecommerce management platform CommerceIQ. The latter's generative and predictive AI will help VML to optimize clients' digital shelf performance. More

Three Appointments for GBK

Mar 22 2024

Marketing strategy, consumer behavior and analytics consultancy GBK Collective has appointed Virginia Lennon as SVP of Research and Insights, Prachi Bhalerao as Marketing Data Scientist, and Reagan Jacobs as Senior Analyst. More

B2B Specialist NewtonX Hires Product Leader

Mar 22 2024

B2B research firm NewtonX has appointed former American Express employee Kavita Anand as Vice President of Product, leading strategy, design and development for products including the firm's Knowledge Graph and its expert intelligence platform NewtonX Prime. More

NIQ Appoints Chief Transformation Officer

Mar 21 2024

Consumer intelligence specialist NIQ - previously Nielsen IQ - has appointed former TransUnion exec R. Dane Mauldin as Chief Transformation Officer. He replaces Curtis Miller, who moves into the role of Chief Strategy Officer. More

Key Comscore TV Measures Accredited by MRC

Mar 20 2024

In the US, Comscore has been granted accreditation by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for the Total Household Rating and Average Audience estimates in both its national and local TV Time Based Grid reports. The award means Comscore is currently the only company accredited for its local TV measurement. More

Ipsos Launches OOH Ad Optimizer

Mar 20 2024

Ipsos has launched an Out of Home (OOH) advertising solution promising to help users assess and optimise OOH creative in as little as 24 hours. More

Collage Group Hires First CMO

Mar 20 2024

In the US, cultural intelligence specialist Collage Group has appointed Elizabeth Jackson as its first Chief Marketing Officer. She brings to the role more than thirty years of experience in marketing, strategy, insights and new product innovation. More

Smartly Taps Comscore and GWI for Cross-Channel Tool

Mar 20 2024

In New York, AI-powered ad tech company Smartly has launched Brand Pulse, which taps data from Comscore and GWI (Global Web Index) as well as its own sources to give users a holistic view of the customer journey, including ad impact. More

Law-Based Consultancy MDR Launches Insights Business

Mar 19 2024

Mishcon de Reya (MDR Group), a business services group with a focus on legal advice, has launched a market insights and analytics business called MDRi, providing strategic advisory services to businesses worldwide. Simon Tye will lead the new division as Chief Executive Officer. More

Decision Analyst Promotes Janzen to President

Mar 19 2024

US firm Decision Analyst has promoted Bonnie Janzen to President, taking over the role from founder Jerry W. Thomas, who continues to serve as CEO More

Comscore Rolls Out 'Social Incremental' Data in UK

Mar 19 2024

Comscore has launch its Social Incremental audiences service, part of its MMX Platform suite, in the UK. The solution measures incremental traffic across social media platforms, with deduplicated, person-level reach and a unified view across desktop, mobile and social. More

System1 Hires for US and Global Growth

Mar 19 2024

British-based ad impact measurement and forecasting specialist System1 Group Plc has appointed Mike Perlman as Chief Commercial Officer and Alex Banks as SVP of business development for The Americas. More

Funds for Natural Language Query Firm QuantexAI

Mar 19 2024

Data science start-up QuantexAI has secured $1m in pre-seed funding, from undisclosed investors, as it moves its natural language query software into beta. More

PriceSpider Adds Customer Insights and Product Updates

Mar 19 2024

In California, eCommerce solutions and consumer analytics provider PriceSpider has announced a number of upgrades to help brands build seamless omnichannel experiences. They include new data sharing and integration tools. More

Sensor Tower Buys data.ai, Formerly App Annie

Mar 18 2024

US-based mobile app market intelligence and insights provider Sensor Tower has announced the acquisition of mobile marketing firm data.ai, formerly known as App Annie. Terms were not disclosed. More

Customer Journey Firm TheyDo Trebles Funding-To-Date

Mar 18 2024

Customer journey management and insights firm TheyDo, based in Amsterdam, has secured $34m in funding, with which to increase R&D - focused on AI and data ingestion - and build out its customer-facing team in the US. More

Gartner's Blood Joins CX Specialist Five9

Mar 18 2024

California-based CX solutions firm Five9 has appointed former Gartner exec Steve Blood as Vice President of Market Intelligence and Evangelism, based in Europe. More

$20m for BI Firm Omni

Mar 15 2024

Business Intelligence platform Omni has raised $20m for continued development of its platform. In addition, former Looker Chief Revenue Officer Lambert Billet has joined Omni's Board of Directors. More

Attention Metrics Firm Adelaide Adds CTV Coverage

Mar 15 2024

New York-based Adelaide, which provides attention-based media quality measurement, has added coverage of CTV to its Attention Leaderboard service. More

Funds for Shopper Experience Specialist Fermat

Mar 15 2024

Personalized shopping experience company Fermat, based in San Francisco, has more than doubled its funding to date with a $17m raise. The firm's software allows users to launch, test and optimize web pages based on individual customer journeys and the preferences and intentions they reveal. More

Daasity Buys Red Fox to Offer Retail Data Single View

Mar 14 2024

San Diego-based omnichannel consumer data and analytics platform Daasity has acquired Red Fox Analytics, which provides analytics for for retail-focused CPG brands, for an undisclosed sum. The combination promises merchants online and off-line sales, distribution and marketing data in one place. More

Samsung Ads Joins Origin as First CTV Participant

Mar 14 2024

In the UK, Samsung's advertising division has become the first CTV backer of Origin, the ISBA's cross-media measurement programme. More

LTK Adds Influencer Marketing Analysis Platform

Mar 14 2024

In Dallas, 'Creator Commerce' company LTK has launched LTK 360, a full-funnel influencer marketing measurement and analysis platform, while adding CTV to the list of media for which users can create, launch and measure advertising. More

MikMak Adds Custom Reporting and CX Optimization Tools

Mar 14 2024

Multichannel eCommerce enablement and analytics platform MikMak has enhanced its insights offering with the launch of a Custom Report Builder function, as well as a CX optimization tool, 'Headless Commerce API'. More

DV and NBCU Extend Streaming Verification Partnership

Mar 13 2024

Digital media measurement specialist DoubleVerify (DV) has expanded its partnership with media giant NBCUniversal, to provide program-level measurement solutions across OTT devices, including CTV. More

Fast-Growing 6sense Hires First CPO

Mar 13 2024

San Francisco-based predictive intelligence firm 6sense has appointed Jerome Levadoux as its first Chief Product Officer. More

Proximic to Provide Contextual Analysis for Epsilon

Mar 13 2024

Comscore's programmatic ad targeting division Proximic has partnered with advertising and martech group Epsilon, providing contextual classification of sites to help the latter's clients monitor issues like brand suitability and inventory quality. More

New Features for Analysis Platform SurveyMind

Mar 13 2024

SurveyMind, a UK-based AI transcription and analysis start-up, has announced upgrades including single-click analysis of transcripts to reveal key themes, differences and connections between a predefined set of interviews. More

Davis and Price Launch New Insights Holding Company

Mar 12 2024

In West Palm Beach, Florida, MR industry veterans Hugh Davis and Keith Price have launched ACKWEST Group, a holding company which will focus on buying and developing emerging tech-driven enterprises in the consumer insights and marketing services sector. More

Gary Laben to Lead Retail Data and Tech Firm Trax

Mar 12 2024

Former Dynata Chief Gary Laben has joined retail and consumer goods analytics and inventory optimisation firm Trax, as CEO. More

Funds and Launch for Prescient

Mar 12 2024

In the US, media measurement and optimization firm Prescient AI has secured $10m in Series A funding, with which to further develop its product, expand sales and add new media channel integrations. It has also enhanced its attribution model to measure the halo effects of campaigns on sales in the Amazon marketplace. More

Medallia Appoints CRO

Mar 11 2024

Customer and employee experience firm Medallia has appointed Ben Brewer as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Verve Appoints Head of AI and 'Relaunches'

Mar 11 2024

In London, Verve has announced the promotion of its former Joint Head of Insight Richard Preedy to the newly created role of Executive Director and Head of Artificial Intelligence. The firm is 'relaunching' itself to emphasize its focus on 'three intelligences': Artificial, Human and Cultural. More

Brightcove Launches Real-Time Publisher Insights Tool

Mar 8 2024

In Boston, US, streaming technology company Brightcove has launched 'Publisher Insights', part of its Media Studio Premium solution, which provides real-time analytics specifically for news organizations and other organizations focused on rapidly and constantly updated content. More

Revenue Rise and New Sourcing Platform for ISG

Mar 8 2024

Technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has reported revenue for the full year 2023 of $291m, up 1.7% despite a very slow fourth quarter in which revenue dropped 11% to $66.2m. More

FutureSight Taps Chasin to Guide Midmarket Launch

Mar 8 2024

Audience engagement veteran Josh Chasin is to advise digital marketing analytics platform FutureSight as it widens its focus to serve 'midmarket' customers. Chasin previously held senior roles at VideoAmp, Comscore, Arbitron and SMRB. More

MyCatalyst Tool Gives Rapid Access to Analyst Research

Mar 8 2024

Cambridge, UK-based analyst research delivery platform Content Catalyst has launched an AI-powered discovery tool to help researchers get rapid answers to natural language market intelligence questions. More

Muck Rack Steps Up Earned Media Analysis Offer

Mar 7 2024

Miami-based PR platform Muck Rack has enhanced its measurement and reporting capabilities with new features for areas including media impact analysis, brand reputation insights and competitive analysis. More

Funds for Natural Language BI Firm Fluent

Mar 7 2024

London-based analytics / business intelligence start-up Fluent has secured $7.5m in seed funding for its mission to democratize insights using conversational AI. More

Barb Promotes for New COO Role

Mar 7 2024

UK audience measurement authority Barb has promoted Caroline Baxter to Chief Operating Officer, with a remit to work alongside CEO Justin Sampson on driving the organisation's move towards cross-device measurement and total campaign performance reporting. More

Amperity Rolls Out AI Customer Data Tools

Mar 7 2024

Amperity, a customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands, has announced two new generative AI capabilities, Explore and Assist. More

Revenue Down, Underlying Profit Up for Comscore

Mar 6 2024

Comscore has reported full year 2023 revenue of $371.3m, down 1.4%, but with FX-neutral adjusted EBITDA up 29% to $46.9m. CEO Jon Carpenter pointed to growth in local TV measurement and in the CCR and Proximic offerings as strong indicators for the future. More

Similarweb Buys Chile's Admetricks

Mar 6 2024

Similarweb has announced the acquisition of ad intelligence specialist Admetricks, whose software will now form the core of a new Similarweb Ad Intelligence product. More

Savanta Unveils TrendVue Dashboard Service

Mar 6 2024

Insights group Savanta has launched a new AI-based application called TrendVue, allowing users to automate the research process and deliver personalised trend analysis across sectors. More

Shapiro + Raj Adds AI Focus to Tech Practice

Mar 6 2024

In the US, research agency Shapiro+Raj has added an AI Innovation Group to its Technology Practice, with Scott Swigart still leading the enhanced unit. More

Omnisis WeThink Data Fuels Voter Prediction Tool

Mar 5 2024

Manchester, UK-based fieldwork firm Omnisis has teamed up with business and politics publication The Economist to launch an interactive tool predicting how people may vote in the next general election. More

YouGov Swiss Subsidiary LINK Rebrands

Mar 5 2024

Global MR and data group YouGov has announced the rebranding of its Swiss subsidiary LINK, acquired in December 2021, as YouGov Switzerland. More

AdImpact Hires VP Marketing as Business Booms

Mar 5 2024

In the USA, integrated ad intelligence and viewing data provider AdImpact has appointed Laia Pescetto as Vice President of Marketing, following 400% growth in its industry-wide ad solutions client base in 2023, Its core political ad business has also grown rapidly. More

Cobalt Sky Appoints Bus Dev Leader

Mar 5 2024

UK-based MR operations company Cobalt Sky has appointed Mina Odavic as Head of Business Development, overseeing relationships with key clients and generating new business opportunities. More

Remesh Adds Import Tool

Mar 5 2024

New York-based Remesh has upgraded it AI-powered insights platform to allow users to upload research data collected on other platforms for analysis - including large quantities of open-ended survey feedback. More

Founder to Take TDCX Private

Mar 4 2024

Singapore-based customer experience solutions firm TDCX is to be acquired and taken private by a team led by its CEO and founder Laurent Junique, via a merger valuing the nearly 18,000-strong company at around $1.037bn. More

Merger Strengthens B2B Intent Specialist MRP

Mar 4 2024

In Philadelphia, account intelligence provider MRP has merged with b2b technology insights and lead generation firm CONTENTgine, to create an end-to-end provider for the entire b2b technology sales and marketing process, from demand generation to sales pipeline activations. More

J.D. Power Buy Gives it European Auto Platform

Mar 1 2024

US-based data firm J.D. Power has completed the acquisition of Autovista Group, which provides automotive data, analytics and industry insights in Europe and Australia, from asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management. Autovista CEO Lindsey Roberts becomes President of J.D. Power Europe. More

Funds for German Site Optimisation Firm Heyflow

Mar 1 2024

Hamburg-based Heyflow, whose no-code platform helps marketers create, optimise and analyse web site experiences, has closed a EUR 14.7m Series A funding round. The money will be used to accelerate product development and integrations, and for geographical expansion of its customer base. More

NIQ Creates Media Division, Hires Busignani to Lead It

Feb 29 2024

NIQ, the consumer intelligence company previously part of Nielsen and now combined with GfK, has launched a Global Media Division, which it says is 'designed to enhance the value advertisers derive from their marketing efforts' - and has appointed Lana Busignani to lead it. More

APL Media Integrates AI-Based Feedback Tool

Feb 29 2024

London-based APL Media is integrating the technology of US-based feedback software firm Social Asking, aiming to 'bring cutting-edge AI to audience engagement' and allow brands to understand their audience in real time. A new division of APL will serve as Social Asking's lead (UK) sales agent. More

Affinitiv Hires CRO

Feb 29 2024

Automotive marketing and software solutions firm Affinitiv has appointed Andy Byrne as its new Chief Revenue Officer. More

Ipsos Launch Brings AI into Innovation Process

Feb 28 2024

Ipsos has launched InnoExplorer, which uses generative and analytical AI to help clients accelerate innovation cycles 'from months to days' and improve success rates. More

Funds for NZ Firm Tracksuit as it Builds in US

Feb 28 2024

Brand tracking specialist Tracksuit has raised $13.5m in Series A funding, which it will use for its official launch in the US and UK markets, and to expand its research and platform capabilities. More

Healthcare Intelligence Acquisition for Veradigm

Feb 28 2024

Healthcare data and technology solutions company Veradigm has agreed to acquire healthcare modeling specialist ScienceIO, for around $140m in cash. More

Yabble Upgrades Synthetic Research Offer

Feb 28 2024

AI-based insights firm Yabble has updated its synthetic research tool Virtual Audiences, allowing users to upload and integrate their own proprietary datasets to tailor the personas of synthetic respondents to suit their business. More

LatAm Expansion for Data Firm Artefact

Feb 28 2024

Data transformation and marketing consultancy Artefact has opened new offices in Colombia and Mexico, after rapid growth for its Brazilian office. More

New US Agency to Focus on Older Consumers

Feb 27 2024

In the US, former Ipsos execs Dana Keilman and Nicole Munsey have launched Morning Light Strategy, which will provide insights and strategic guidance for clients looking to drive growth in the 50+ market. More

Obituary: the ASC's Mike Trotman

Feb 27 2024

Mike Trotman, We Work With Data co-founder and long-time ASC committee member who worked on some of the standards which have guided the technical side of the profession over the past twenty years, passed away at the end of January. More

Stagwell Confident Despite 2023 Revenue Decline

Feb 27 2024

Marcoms group Stagwell has reported full year 2023 revenue of $2.53bn, down 6% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA of $360m, down 20%. However the company reports strong new business, good growth in EMEA and for its Marketing Cloud suite, and is forecasting a return to growth in 2024. More

OzTAM BVOD Data Added to Ipsos iris Aus Currency

Feb 26 2024

In a deal described as 'a world-first industry collaboration between media industry measurement bodies', OzTAM audience data for BVOD - the streaming and catch-up services offered by TV broadcasters - is to be integrated into Ipsos iris, the approved currency of IAB Australia. More

New Service Offers Forecasting Power for Smaller Firms

Feb 26 2024

Estonian AI-driven firm AdoptoMedia has launched a 'one-stop-shop' marketing and revenue forecasting service under the CheckMedia brand, promising to democratize 'analytical power and forecasting abilities for marketing planning previously only available to the world's biggest corporations'. More

Steinberg Joins Glimpse in Business Development Role

Feb 23 2024

GenAI-based consumer emotion and sentiment specialist Glimpse has appointed former Cint and Dynata researcher Mike Steinberg as Vice President of Business Development. More

Trio of Hires for Behavioral Science Firm BEESY

Feb 23 2024

New Jersey-based applied behavioral science insights agency has appointed Brian O'Hara as VP of Business Development, and Trisha Nagpal and Anushka Bhansali as Behavioral Associates. More

SheerID Launches Data Tools

Feb 23 2024

In Oregon, identity verification specialist SheerID has launched two new services: Marketing Hub, a curated marketplace of solutions to engage communities; and DataConnectors, which streams verified first-party consumer data into more than 400 martech solutions including CRM and CDP systems. More

Launch, Funds and CEO Hire for Belgium's iVisual

Feb 22 2024

In Antwerp, Belgium, design-tech company iVisual has launched AI-based branding and packaging intelligence technology which it says will 'transform the way companies develop branding and packaging'. The new firm has appointed Julie Dumoulin as its CEO. More

Flat Year in 'Challenging' Times for WPP

Feb 22 2024

WPP has reported preliminary results for the full year 2023, with revenue (less pass-through costs) of £11.86bn, up 0.9% on a like-for-like basis, and operating profit down more than 60% to £531m. More

Comscore Launches CCR Local Service

Feb 22 2024

Comscore has upgraded its Campaign Ratings (CCR) service to extend deduplicated audience measurement to the local market level, and says that for the first time CCR will integrate national and local linear TV, digital, streaming and social channels. More

Cross-Media Measurement 'First' for Innovid

Feb 22 2024

Cross-media ad delivery and measurement platform Innovid has announced the availability of publisher-level outcomes analysis for all DSP and SSP campaigns, allowing brands and agencies to 'understand, assess and compare' performance in detail and 'without bias' across all their media buys. More

AnalyticsIQ Adds NPIs to Improve Healthcare Targeting

Feb 22 2024

Atlanta, GA-based AnalyticsIQ has added to its range of healthcare solutions with the launch of an enriched National Provider Identifier (NPI) data offering, promising marketing and analytics teams deeper insights into healthcare providers (HCPs) as individuals, to improve targeting and engagement. More

Ipsos Returns to Strong Growth in Q4

Feb 21 2024

Ipsos has reported organic, constant currency revenue growth of 8.8% for the fourth quarter of 2023, and 3% for the full year, with operating profit stable at an all-time high of 13.1%. More

Former YouGov Sport Man Launches Sponsorship 'Lab'

Feb 21 2024

In Glasgow, Scotland, former RBS and YouGov Sport exec Bruce Cook has launched SponsorLab, a new sponsorship measurement tool for sponsors, agencies and rights holders. More

New Social Classification System for India

Feb 21 2024

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has launched a new Socio-Economic Classification System, ISEC, which it says is 'far more representative, stable and less volatile' than its predecessor, NCCS. More

Behaviorally Hires to Boost US Bus Dev Team

Feb 21 2024

Transaction data specialist Behaviorally has expanded its business development team in New York with the appointment of Director Peter Cloutier, and in Chicago where Shane Schultz joins as a Manager. More

Accenture to Acquire Bulgarian Analytics Firm GemSeek

Feb 20 2024

Business services behemoth Accenture has agreed to acquire CX analytics provider GemSeek, for an undisclosed sum. More

Bill Before Congress Would Shut Down ACS

Feb 20 2024

In Congress, New Jersey Republican representative Jeff Van Drew has introduced legislation which would close down the annual American Community Survey (ACS), which replaced the old decennial census long form in 2005 and is described as 'essential to the development of representative samples'. More

CallRail Adds Self-Reported Attribution Tools

Feb 20 2024

Atlanta-based call tracking, marketing and lead intelligence platform CallRail has added AI-driven, self-reported attribution capabilities to its CallRail Labs innovation program, promising visibility into the impact on sales of branding, word of mouth, social media and other channels. More

Partnership for Realeyes and Veritonic

Feb 20 2024

New York-based audio analytics and research platform Veritonic has partnered with computer vision and attention AI company Realeyes to launch the Audio Attention Report, putting data behind the untapped potential of radio and podcast audio advertising. More

Similarweb Ends Year in Profit as Revenue Climbs 13%

Feb 19 2024

Tel Aviv-based digital market intelligence company Similarweb has announced 2023 revenue up 13% to $218.0m, with adjusted operating loss slashed from $63.8m to just $4.8m, including a profit in the fourth quarter. More

Liz Landy Leaves Ipsos

Feb 16 2024

Longtime Ipsos exec and current Global Head of Audience Measurement Liz Landy is to leave the company at the end of this month. Daniel Wong-Chi-Man will step up to Lead the Audience Measurement Service Line globally, while Ipsos iris leader James Oates will add responsibility for the business in the UK. More

Nielsen Promotes in the Pacific as Boyte Steps Down

Feb 16 2024

Nielsen has announced that its Pacific Broadcaster & Publisher Lead Tony Boyte will be stepping down in April, to be replaced by eighteen-year company veteran Scott Gillham. More

Dream Team Finds $14m for Attribution Firm Alembic

Feb 16 2024

In the US, enterprise marketing attribution platform Alembic has raised $14m in series A funding, which it will use to enhance its engineering capabilities, broaden its product range and accelerate client acquisition. Backers include Jeffrey Katzenberg and Joe Montana. More

Funds for Gaming Analyst and Testing Platform Helika

Feb 16 2024

Toronto, Canada-based gaming industry analytics and infrastructure provider Helika has completed an $8m Series A funding round, for use in accelerating the launch of its AI-powered Game Management products. More

Signal AI Buys Online Content Analyst Social 360

Feb 15 2024

Reputation and risk intelligence provider Signal AI has acquired Social 360, which monitors and analyses online comment influencing the reputation of clients around the globe. More

PRS IN VIVO Promotes for Behavioral Science Lead

Feb 15 2024

Packaging, NPD and shopper specialist PRS IN VIVO has appointed Richard Bordenave as global Chief Behavioral Officer. More

Event Ticketing, Data and Insights Firm Fixr Hires CRO

Feb 15 2024

FIXR, which provides audience insights and actionable data for event organisers worldwide, has appointed former Eventbrite VP Joel Crouch as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Glassbox Launches 'Voice of the Silent' CX Tool

Feb 14 2024

Glassbox, which provides data and insights on the digital experience for web and mobile applications, has launched a new solution called 'Voice of the Silent' (VoS). The firm says traditional VoC programs capture feedback from an average of only 4% of customers. More

EssenceMediacom Launches Data and Analytics Function

Feb 14 2024

GroupM's new data / audience planning agency EssenceMediacom has formed a dedicated data, technology and analytics function to 'deliver business solutions to clients in the post-cookie era'. Poorani Adewole transfers in from Mindshare to lead the unit as Chief of Data, Technology and Analytics. More

TRP Partners for Cross-Media Consumption Insight Tools

Feb 13 2024

European consulting and digital services firm Sopra Steria has announced a partnership with media insights firm TRP Research to help broadcasters, advertisers and others understand the way television and VOD services are consumed across different devices and platforms by UK audiences. More

C-Suite Hires and Promotions for TalentNeuron

Feb 13 2024

Labor market analytics specialist TalentNeuron has revamped its leadership structure to handle 'accelerated growth and innovation'. Gabriel Pauliuc joins as CTO and Elin Thomasian as SVP of Strategy and Consulting, while recently appointed David Wilkins adds the role of Chief Product and Marketing Officer. More

Crowd DNA's David Power Joins davies+mckerr

Feb 13 2024

UK-based agency davies+mckerr has appointed former Crowd DNA Director David Power as Head of Quant. More

EUR 8.5m Wind in Sails for Offshore Energy Specialist

Feb 13 2024

Copenhagen, Denmark-based offshore wind data specialist Aegir Insights has secured EUR 8.5m in Series A funds from climate tech investors - to be used in upgrading its web platform, including investment decision software and data products. More

Savanta Adds CX Framework

Feb 13 2024

London-based insights consultancy Savanta has launched a new customer experience framework which it says will help companies more accurately drive revenue growth. More

TechTarget Partners with Software Review Site G2

Feb 13 2024

B2B purchase intent data specialist TechTarget has announced a partnership with software review and assessment site G2, to help B2B enterprise technology buyers through the purchase cycle. More

Dedicated Privacy Officer for Publisher Gannett

Feb 13 2024

Publisher Gannett / USA TODAY Network has appointed a dedicated Chief Data Privacy Officer, Marci Moss, with a remit to safeguard the information entrusted to its publications by clients, partners, users and employees. More

Canada's Rhetorik Buys British Firm 1 Stop Data

Feb 12 2024

Canada-based B2B data services company Rhetorik has announced the acquisition of 1 Stop Data Ltd, another B2B data business based in Wokingham, UK. More

BVA BDRC Wins UK's TV Audience 'Landscape Study'

Feb 12 2024

In the UK, audience measurement body Barb has awarded the contract for a new piece of research, the CFlight Landscape Study, to insights consultancy BVA BDRC. The work will help barb to estimate TV audience size and profile for various platforms and to understand the dynamics of household VOD consumption. More

Launch and Funds for Motif Analytics

Feb 12 2024

San Francisco-based start-up Motif Analytics has emerged from private beta to offer general availability for its analytics tool - and has secured $5.7m in seed funding. More

ZoomInfo Launches AI-Powered 'Copilot'

Feb 12 2024

US-based B2B data and software firm ZoomInfo has launched Copilot, an AI-powered solution promising to bring its data together with a client company's first party CRM data and provide insights for use by salespeople. More

Global Roll-Out for YouTube Measurement in Nielsen ONE

Feb 9 2024

Nielsen is expanding its Connected TV (CTV) measurement of YouTube ads into eleven additional global markets, including Germany, India, Japan and the UK. More

Upgrade for Retail Analytics Firm Intelligence Node

Feb 9 2024

In San Francisco, retail analytics solutions provider Intelligence Node is expanding its offer for retailer clients and third-party sellers, promising an enhanced online shopping experience with more information to support product selections and purchase decisions. More

Six Appointments for Fast-Growing UK Firm Potentia

Feb 9 2024

In London, year-old digital MR agency Potentia Insight has announced six new hires across its project management, information security and analytics divisions: Abubaker Omer, Steve Burton, Bill McDivitt, Vanessa Jackson, James Edwards and Shaun May. More

Technical Hire for BEESY

Feb 9 2024

New Jersey-based applied behavioral science insights agency BEESY has hired Nicole DelBuono as a Technical Project Manager. More

Kantar and Others Adopt Glow Sustainability Metric SRS

Feb 8 2024

Australian market research technology platform Glow is developing its sustainability metric the Social Responsibility Score (SRS) as a standardized, cross-industry initiative and says it is currently being integrated into the offerings of Kantar, PwC Australia and other research and advisory businesses. More

Audience Partnership for GWI and Dynata

Feb 8 2024

Consumer research platform GWI has partnered with Dynata to launch a solution called GWI Audience Activation, offering end-to-end marketing including segmentation, profiling, planning and activation, for pre-built or bespoke segments using the firms' global audience data. More

Medallia Unveils Personalisation and Agile MR Tools

Feb 7 2024

Customer and employee experience firm Medallia has announced four AI-based innovations - Ask Athena, Intelligent Summaries, Smart Response and Themes - geared to personalising customer and employee experience; and has launched a fully self-service MR tool, Medallia Agile Research. More

Change of CEO for Data Axle

Feb 7 2024

In Dallas, Texas, data-driven marketing and business intelligence solutions firm Data Axle - formerly Infogroup - has hired Andrew Frawley as its new CEO. He replaces Mike Iaccarino, who will remain as Chairman but dedicate himself to running a European-based direct marketing business. More

Circana Launches 'Engage' Retailer Data Solution

Feb 7 2024

Consumer behavioral data firm Circana has launched Liquid Data Engage, which allows retailers to manage market performance, category management, loyalty, supply chain, and retail media data assets in one solution, and identify opportunities for growth. More

Funds for Business Metrics Firm dataroomHQ

Feb 7 2024

New York-based dataroomHQ, whose platform brings SaaS clients' operational metrics together for business analysis and forecasting, customer targeting and financial planning, has announced a $3.5m funding round. Funds will be used to bring the platform to market after two and a half years in development. More

Bliss Group Hires Co-Leader for Impact Practice

Feb 7 2024

In the US, insights-driven marketing communications agency The Bliss Group has appointed Emily Porro as SVP and co-leader of its Impact practice. More

Comscore Partners for Political Ad Targeting Offer

Feb 6 2024

With election year well underway, Comscore has announced an integration with political data provider TargetSmart, giving the latter's clients access to the former's granular media planning and evaluation data. More

Pre-Seed Funds for eCommerce Data Platform Octup

Feb 6 2024

Tel Aviv-based Octup, which provides an operational AI-driven ecommerce insights platform, has raised $4m in a Pre-Seed funding round, with which to roll out its end-to-end discovery platform for ecommerce, add talent and expand to new markets. More

New Regional Role for NIQ's Megan Treston

Feb 5 2024

Consumer intelligence provider NIQ has announced two key leadership changes in the Asia Pacific region. Pacific MD Megan Treston will transition to a regional role as APAC Consumer Panel Service (CPS) Product Lead, while recent arrival Pete Sheridan steps into her old role. More

Fast-Changing Tobii Reports Decline, Sets New Targets

Feb 5 2024

Sweden-based eye tracking and attention computing specialist Tobii has announced revenue of SEK 758m ($US 71.5m) for the full year 2023 - a decline in organic terms of 6%. The company has also completed its acquisition of vehicle interior sensing firm AutoSense, and announced new financial targets. More

Funds for Real Estate Market Intell Firm Audience Town

Feb 5 2024

Real estate consumer intelligence platform Audience Town has secured an unspecified amount of additional funding with which to continue expansion and development of its analytics platform. More

Semcasting Launches Voter Measurement Tool

Feb 5 2024

In the US, cookieless targeting and digital identity solutions firm Semcasting has launched RTVM, a tool offering political campaigns 'complete transparency' across platforms into which voters they have and have not 'reached' with which messages. More

IAS Debuts Facebook and Instagram Brand Safety Tool

Feb 5 2024

Media measurement and optimisation platform Integral Ad Science (IAS) has rolled out an AI-driven Total Media Quality (TMQ) Brand Safety and Suitability Measurement product, across Facebook and Instagram Feed and Reels. More

Consulting and CX Business Emtec becomes Bridgenext

Feb 5 2024

Digital consulting, marketing and tech business Emtec is unifying its businesses and rebranding as Bridgenext. Its services include data, analytics and AI, as well as the creation and measurement of digital experiences. More

Circana Restructures Commercial Organisation

Feb 2 2024

Consumer data giant Circana has announced changes to its commercial organisation including the appointment of former CPG sector President Jeremy Allen as Chief Commercial Officer. Tim Bush, currently President, General Merchandise, will retire by the end of the year after two decades at Circana and NPD. More

Nielsen Expands OOH Panel to Give '100% Coverage'

Feb 2 2024

In New York, Nielsen has announced it will expand coverage of its National TV out-of-home (OOH) panel this year, in order to 'fully represent all US TV households'. More

Databricks Buys NLP Query Specialist Einblick

Feb 2 2024

US-based big data and AI solutions firm Databricks has acquired natural language-based data collaboration platform Einblick More

Nielsen Files Patent Lawsuit against VideoAmp

Feb 2 2024

Nielsen is suing rival TV audience measurement firm VideoAmp for alleged infringement of two recently-issued patents concerned with the correction of viewing data skewed by 'phantom' or 'zombie' viewing. More

Sodexo Seeking Analytics and CX Start-Ups

Feb 2 2024

Food, facilities and hospitality services provider Sodexo has announced the global launch of an Accelerator Programme with categories for entrepreneurs in data analytics and customer experience. More

Creativ Strategies Brings in AI Skills for New Division

Feb 1 2024

In California, full service marketing and PR firm Creativ Strategies has launched a new division called Creativ Insights, bringing together the marketing consultancy expertise of the parent firm with the skills and tech of data science firm talkAItive, whose founders Vibhu Bhan and Joe Lai join to lead the new unit. More

Merger for Experience Consultancy Bounteous

Feb 1 2024

In the US, innovation and experience consultancy Bounteous is to merge with digital engineering, data and AI services provider Accolite Digital, creating a new end-to-end digital transformation services consultancy with a focus on 'co-innovation'. More

Comscore Promotes LatAm Leader to EVP International

Feb 1 2024

Comscore has promoted Alejandro Fosk, previously SVP for Latin America, to EVP International, overseeing its EMEA, APAC and LATAM regions. More

Former Deutsche Bank CEO Invests in Zeotap

Feb 1 2024

Berlin, Germany-based enterprise customer data solutions provider Zeotap has appointed former Deutsche Bank Group CEO Western Europe Frank Krings as a Strategic Advisor, supporting its growth in the EU banking, insurance and asset management industry. Krings has also invested in the company. More

Zappi Hires and Promotes for Senior Team

Jan 31 2024

Agile and automated market research platform Zappi has appointed Nataly Kelly as Chief Marketing Officer and promoted Babita Earle from EVP of Global Enterprise Partnerships to International MD. The firm also recently hired Melissa Clucas as CFO. More

Comscore Gets Patent for Real-Time Livestream Tech

Jan 31 2024

Comscore's audience and content targeting solutions division Proximic has been awarded a patent for its livestream contextual intelligence technology, which it says will help publishers monetize their livestream video inventory and increase advertiser confidence in buying it. More

COO and VP Product for Testing Platform Highlight

Jan 30 2024

Automated in-home product testing platform Highlight has announced changes to its leadership team, with the appointments of Priyanka Carr as COO and President, and Deirdre Norris as VP of Product. More

TAPE Brand Goes as Mediametrie Merges Units

Jan 30 2024

French audience metrics company Médiamétrie has announced that its UK subsidiary TAPE Consultancy will be rebranded to operate as part of Glance, its international division. More

C-Suite Appointments for Harte Hanks

Jan 30 2024

In the US. customer experience company Harte Hanks has made permanent the previously Interim CFO role of David Garrison, and appointed David Fisher as Chief Transformation Officer. More

Pureprofile Reports on Strong Half Year

Jan 30 2024

Australia-based insights and data business Pureprofile has announced revenue up 8% to $AUD 24m for the half year ended 31st December, and EBITDA of $AUD 2.4m, up 6% or 21% on a like-for-like basis. More

Australian Ad Agency Kaimera Appoints Data Chief

Jan 30 2024

Australian independent media agency Kaimera has appointed former GroupM exec Brett Camilleri as its first Chief Data Officer. More

ISBA's Origin On Track as Six More Advertisers Join

Jan 29 2024

Origin, a cross-media measurement initiative led by the UK's advertising trade group ISBA has added six more advertiser stakeholders, and says its platform is now 'up and running'. More

Senior Hires for ThinkAnalytics

Jan 29 2024

In the US, personalized content and viewer insights provider ThinkAnalytics has appointed former Comscore exec Andrew Read as VP Sales, EMEA; and Roger Sherwood, formerly of AWS, as SVP Professional Services for the Americas. More

InfoSum in Data Matching Partnership

Jan 29 2024

In New York, data collaboration platform InfoSum has inked a deal with DIRECTV Advertising, to create a first party data-matching solution for advertisers. More

Funds for Analytics Automation Firm TextQL

Jan 29 2024

In San Francisco, generative AI-powered data discovery and analytics tools firm TextQL has raised $4.1m in pre-seed and seed funding, with which to expand its team working on data engineering and language model training. More

datafuelX Adds MRI-Simmons Demographics to TV Data

Jan 26 2024

Cross-platform viewing analytics company datafuelX has partnered with US consumer insights veteran MRI-Simmons, to enhance the former's device-level TV viewing data sets with the latter's demographic attributes. More

WPP Merges Hill & Knowlton with BCW

Jan 26 2024

In an apparent volte face after refreshing and reinforcing the brand of its communications agency Hill & Knowlton as recently as November, WPP has announced the company will be merged with the group's other major PR firm BCW, with the combined entity renamed Burson. More

Funds for Social Media Video Analyst Viral Moment

Jan 26 2024

Menlo park, California-based social media video insights and analytics provider ViralMoment has secured $2.5m in a seed round of investment, with which to widen the scope of its video-reading AI. More

Funds for Key Data Extraction Specialist Heex

Jan 26 2024

Paris-based Heex Technologies has raised EUR 6 million in a second round of funding, to continue development of its Smart Data platform, including expansion of its technical team, sales team and product offering. More

Major Investment for The Insights Family

Jan 25 2024

Manchester-based kids, parents and family specialist The Insights Family has secured a £5.6m investment, with which to continue and accelerate its rapid global growth. More

Nebu and Survox Names Go as Enghouse Launches New Unit

Jan 25 2024

Software business Enghouse Systems has combined features from its Nebu and Survox products and rebranded them as Enghouse Insights. More

Former Ipsos NA CEO Larini Joins MINT

Jan 25 2024

Former Ipsos and Gartner senior exec Lorenzo Larini has joined Advertising Resource Management (ARM) software firm MINT, headquartered in Milan, as Global CEO. He replaces founder Andrea Pezzi, who moves to a new role as Chairman. More

New Head of Product for B2B Data Firm Rhetorik

Jan 25 2024

B2B data services company Rhetorik Ltd has appointed former Equifax and Dun & Bradstreet exec Jim Longo as its new Head of Product. More

Circana Buys Golf Retail Data Firm

Jan 24 2024

Consumer data giant Circana, which was formed following the merger of IRI and The NPD Group, has agreed to acquire independent MR firm Golf Datatech, which tracks golf retail activity across the US, the UK, Sweden, France and Germany. More

Funds for Personal Data Marketplace Masa

Jan 24 2024

US-based decentralized data marketplace Masa Network has secured $5.4m in Seed funding, to pursue its goal of 'a fair data economy where you own and profit from your personal data'. More

Behaviorally Unveils Packaging Insight Platform GLADYS

Jan 24 2024

Purchase transaction insight provider Behaviorally has announced the launch of GLADYS, a platform collating and analysing data extracted from the moment of purchase to give clients real-time insights to launch effective packaging designs. More

Merkle Launches Dedicated UK&I Salesforce Practice

Jan 24 2024

In London, data-driven CXM company Merkle has launched a dedicated UK and Ireland Salesforce practice, promising clients the tools to optimise their use of data to enhance the customer experience. More

Multi-Year Measurement Deal for Comscore and Nexstar

Jan 24 2024

Comscore has announced a comprehensive multi-year agreement with Nexstar Media Group, for cross-platform audience measurement including metrics for Nexstar's local TV, broadcast, network and digital businesses. More

OvationMR Buys AI-Driven Platform Qualibee

Jan 23 2024

US-based insights agency OvationMR has agreed to acquire AI-driven qual platform Qualibee, for an undisclosed sum More

C-Suite Hire and Promotion for DoubleVerify

Jan 23 2024

Digital media measurement company DoubleVerify (DV) has promoted Jack Smith to Chief Innovation Officer, and brought in Alex Valle to fill Smith's previous role as Chief Product Officer. More

Senior DACH Promotions for ISC-CX

Jan 23 2024

Swiss-German-based Customer Experience Management consultancy ISC-CX has promoted Adino Baumann to serve as its authorized representative in Germany, and Sandra Nippraschk to the role of Country Operations Manager for DACH. More

Cynozure Hires Data Literacy and Culture Lead

Jan 23 2024

Data and analytics strategy consultancy Cynozure has appointed Louise Hutchins to head up the development of its literacy and culture change services, for clients wanting to make the most of data and of AI. More

S4 Revenue Down in 'Difficult Year'

Jan 22 2024

Sir Martin Sorrell's digital marketing group S4 Capital has issued a trading update following a 'difficult year' in which revenue declined around 4%, and says it does not expect any improvement in macro-economic conditions this year. More

Razorfish Promotes for C-Suite Analytics Role

Jan 19 2024

Veteran digital marketing firm Razorfish, a subsidiary of Publicis, has promoted Sisi Zhang to serve as its Chief Data and Analytics Officer, and hired Matt Lefever as COO. More

Funds for Privacy-Safe Web Tracker Safary

Jan 19 2024

In San Francisco, marketing attribution platform Safary has secured $2.4m in a seed round of funding, to help it develop its 'web3 alternative to Google Analytics' and build its team. More

Upgrade for Research Platform iMotions

Jan 19 2024

Denmark-based behaviour analytics software firm iMotions has launched version 10 of its platform, promising 'deeper research possibilities with enhancements for setting up, building and managing studies and study design'. More

Nextiva Acquisition Aims to 'Democratize CX Tech'

Jan 19 2024

Unified CX platform provider Nextiva has announced the acquisition of contact center software firm Thrio, promising to bring sophisticated CX technology to all sizes of business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

YouGov Promotes for Key CCO Role in New Structure

Jan 18 2024

MR and analytics group YouGov has promoted Tom Fisher to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), aiming to deepen its relationships with blue-chip clients. More

Nielsen Hires Global Comms Chief

Jan 18 2024

Media measurement and ad currency giant Nielsen has appointed former Buzzfeed exec Carole Robinson as Chief Communications Officer. More

LiveRamp Buys Clean Room Specialist Habu

Jan 18 2024

Data sharing and activation platform LiveRamp has agreed to acquire clean room software provider Habu, for cash and stock totalling around $200m. LiveRamp says the deal will 'unlock powerful measurement and analytics use cases' as well as more generally enhancing its collaboration offer. More

NIQ Partners for Post-Cookie Targeting Offer

Jan 18 2024

Consumer intelligence specialist NIQ has announced a deal with TruAudience, the marketing solutions division of global information and insights company TransUnion, combining FMCG purchase data with identity graph software to offer robust audience modelling. More

The Numbers Lab Becomes Firefish Data

Jan 18 2024

London-based Firefish Group has rebranded its quant and data analytics business the numbers lab as 'Firefish Data', reflecting its evolution into an agency delivering 'fully connected, integrated and agile human insights consulting, driven by AI, connected data and new technologies'. More

NIQ Partners with Databricks for Retail Solutions

Jan 17 2024

Consumer intelligence provider NIQ has joined forces with Databricks to develop a Supply Chain Solution for retail clients, combining the latter's Data Intelligence Platform with the former's Connect / Discover platform to promise more accurate demand forecasting and better personalization. More

Food and Beverage Specialist FIS Buys Cambridge MR

Jan 16 2024

UK-based food and beverage insights specialist FIS Group has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Market Research, including its Foodfax grocery product assessment database. More

Promotions Across Five Offices for Verve

Jan 16 2024

Insight and communities firm Verve has announced eighteen promotions across its locations in London, Manchester, Sydney, Iasi (Romania) and Johannesburg, including the appointment of Kim Howard as Semiotics Research Director. More

New FlexMR Product Rounds Out Analysis Suite

Jan 16 2024

UK-based FlexMR has launched an integrated generative AI-based text analysis tool called TextMR, within its InsightHub research platform. More

Ipsos Buys Analytics Firm Jarmany

Jan 15 2024

Ipsos has acquired analytics and data visualization company Jarmany, which is based in Kingston-upon-Thames, UK. More

Pureprofile Expands and Hires in Germany and Portugal

Jan 15 2024

Australia-based data and insights company Pureprofile is opening new offices in Germany and Portugal, its twelfth and thirteenth worldwide; and has appointed Thorsten Hardtke as Business Development Manager for DACH and Ricardo Cordova for Portugal and Spain. More

Acxiom CEO Steps Down for NfP Role

Jan 15 2024

Marcoms group Interpublic has announced that Chad Engelgau, CEO of its data and marketing services company Acxiom, will leave at the end of this month, after a total of seventeen years with the company, to pursue an opportunity in the non-profit sector. A search for his successor is underway. More

Salesforce Unveils Insight and Personalization Tools

Jan 15 2024

CRM software giant Salesforce has announced a series of new data and AI-powered tools designed to enhance shopper experience by giving merchandisers and marketers a real-time understanding of customer behavior and preferences. The solutions are based on the firm's Einstein 1 Platform. More

Typeface Offers GenAI Integration with Microsoft

Jan 15 2024

In San Francisco, AI-based personalized content creation specialist Typeface has announced an integration with Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Customer Insights platform, which it says will reduce the complexities of end-to-end campaign management and enhance ROI. More

iSpot Adds Streaming Metrics and Dashboard

Jan 12 2024

In the US, TV measurement company iSpot has launched a dedicated streaming measurement offering, with metrics for tracking audience consumption of CTV advertising, as part of its Unified Measurement platform. More

GroupM Adds Google Behavioral Data to Choreograph

Jan 12 2024

GroupM, WPP's media investment group, has announced it will integrate behavioral data into its Choreograph insights platform via Google's Audience Insights API. More

PSB Hires Advanced Analytics Leader

Jan 12 2024

In Washington, DC, WPP-owned research and analytics consultancy PSB Insights has appointed former Phoenix Marketing International VP Dr. Qi Jiang as Vice President of Advanced Analytics. More

Informa Buys TechTarget, Merges Units for New Firm

Jan 11 2024

UK-based b2b services group Informa Plc is combining part of its business with US-based b2b purchase intent specialist TechTarget to create a new company in which Informa will hold a majority stake. The British firm will also pay $350m in cash. More

Funds for British ID-less Targeting Firm NumberEight

Jan 11 2024

British-based behavioural intelligence platform NumberEight, which provides privacy-focused solutions for advertising, has secured $2.7m in Pre-Series A funding. The money will be used to drive commercial growth, enhance product development and expand in the US. More

Trace3 Buys to Boost Data and Analytics Business

Jan 11 2024

Irvine, CA-based tech services firm Trace3 has acquired Midwest consulting and analytics company Tail Wind Informatics, based in Minnetonka, MN, for an undisclosed sum. More

Pharma Market Modeller J+D Forecasting Acquired

Jan 10 2024

Life sciences data, insight and intelligence specialist Evaluate has acquired London-based J+D Forecasting, which helps pharmaceutical clients accurately forecast market size, growth in key indications and demand for new technologies. More

WPP 'Discussing Sale of Kantar Minority Stake'

Jan 10 2024

WPP is examining a possible sale of its remaining stake in Kantar, according to sources quoted by Bloomberg. More

InfoSum Promises Secure Data Outside the Clean Room

Jan 10 2024

Data collaboration platform InfoSum has launched a new solution called Private Path, aiming to help client organizations securely maximize the value of first-party data outside the clean room environment. More

Marlabs Buy Boosts Analytics Expertise

Jan 10 2024

Piscataway, NJ digital solutions company Marlabs has acquired Indianapolis-based Onebridge, accelerating its growth in AI and data analytics space. More

Kantar's Ryan Joins Data Platform SCUBA as CPO

Jan 10 2024

Former Kantar Chief Data Officer Marc Ryan has joined New York-based SCUBA Analytics in the role of Chief Product Officer. More

YouGov Completes EUR 315m Buy of GfK Euro Panels

Jan 9 2024

GfK has completed the sale of its European Consumer Panel Services business (CPS GfK) to YouGov, a divestment required under competition law as part of the German-based global group's merger with retail data giant NIQ. The deal has been valued at around EUR 315m. More

New Marketplace Offers Prosper Data in Smaller Chunks

Jan 9 2024

In Worthington, Ohio, consumer data and insights provider Prosper Insights & Analytics has announced a partnership with business data monetization platform DataPostie, which will make smaller bundles of Prosper's data available on demand via a Consumer Insights Marketplace. More

Twilio CEO Steps Down, New CEO and Chair Appointed

Jan 9 2024

Customer engagement platform Twilio has appointed a new Chief Executive. Co-founder Jeff Lawson is stepping down from the role and from the Board, and Khozema Shipchandler, formerly President of the Twilio Communications division, succeeds him in both capacities. More

Funds for Energy and Freight Data Specialist Vortexa

Jan 9 2024

Vortexa, a London-based real-time analytics platform for global energy and freight markets, has completed a $34m Series C funding round, more than doubling investment to date. Funds will help accelerate international expansion and tech development, and enhance services for clients and partners. More

Partnership for HyphaMetrics and SambaTV

Jan 8 2024

Audience data and omniscreen measurement tech firm SambaTV has announced a partnership with independent cross-media dataset HyphaMetrics, combining data from the former's opted-in devices and the latter's panel. More

Delineate Promotes for COO Role and Hires New CTO

Jan 8 2024

Real-time brand tracking and campaign evaluation firm Delineate has appointed former Publicis Sapient exec James Betteley ('JB') as its new Chief Technology Officer. Former CTO James Stewart transitions to a newly created Chief Operating Officer role. More

Kantar Looking to Sell Media Division?

Jan 5 2024

Kantar Media may be up for sale in 2024 for 'as much as £1bn', according to reports on Sky News. More

Senior Changes and Job Cuts at VideoAmp

Jan 5 2024

Founder Ross McCray is stepping down as CEO of VideoAmp, with former Discovery and Fox exec Peter Liguori joining as Executive Chairman and ex-Nielsen man Peter Bradbury as Chief Commercial and Growth Officer. The company will also cut almost 20% of its staff, according to reports. More

First Insight Launches Retail VoC App

Jan 5 2024

In Pittsburg, USA, retail sector VoC specialist First Insight, Inc. has launched an app called My INSIGHT, promising merchants, designers and planners better understanding of their consumers for purposes including assortment building and rationalization. More

ISG Appoints Hall to Lead New AI Advisory Offer

Jan 5 2024

US-based research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has launched a suite of advisory services to help clients with the adoption of AI at scale; and has appointed company President Steve Hall as its first Chief AI Officer. More

New Partners Tap Experian's Identity Graph

Jan 5 2024

Consumer data giant Experian has announced new partnerships with media marketplace Sonobi and first party commerce data firm Attain. More

Belgian Buy for OOH Specialist Billups

Jan 4 2024

New York-based Out-of-Home (OOH) ad services agency Billups, which offers a patented media analytics and measurement platform, is acquiring Brussels-based independent OOH agency Outsight. More

Mediametrie to Track Cross-Screen and OOH Viewing

Jan 4 2024

French TV measurement company Médiamétrie has expanded its services to measure viewing across four screens as well as Out-of-Home, as of this month. More

IAS Rolls Out 'Quality Attention' Measure

Jan 4 2024

In London, media measurement and optimisation platform Integral Ad Science (IAS) has rolled out Quality Attention, a new product combining media quality, eye tracking and machine learning. The firm says the resulting transparent metrics will help advertisers increase ROI and boost conversions. More

Snap Partners with Samba TV

Jan 4 2024

Omniscreen audience measurement tech firm Samba TV has entered a strategic partnership with Snapchat parent Snap Inc., providing ad impact data for the entertainment vertical. More

Funds for AI Search and Research Tool Perplexity

Jan 4 2024

San Francisco-based conversational search firm Perplexity has raised $73.6m in a Series B round of funding, valuing it at around $520m. money will be used to expand operations and business reach. More

Power Digital Buys 'Growth Experimentation' Firm

Jan 3 2024

In the US, growth marketing firm Power Digital has announced the acquisition of Endrock Growth and Analytics, which has offices in the US and in South America and focuses on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), data analytics and science-based 'growth experimentation'. More

New HQ and Irish Launch for Insights Family

Jan 3 2024

The Insights Family, which provides intelligence focused on kids, parents and families, has relocated its Manchester headquarters to a larger space in the city centre, and has launched in the Republic of Ireland - described as its first 'Tier 2' market. More

Sensis Launches Transport Consultation Unit

Jan 3 2024

Multicultural marketing agency Sensis has launched a specialist transportation division, SensisConnect, with a focus on public engagement / consultation and optimising communications. More

Accenture Buys Asian Firm Jixie

Jan 3 2024

Consulting giant Accenture has agreed to acquire the business of media and marketing tech company Jixie, and will integrate it into the tech-powered creative division Accenture Song. Jixie is based in Singapore but focuses on clients in Indonesia. More

Former Comscore Chairman Rosenthal to Leave Board

Jan 3 2024

Comscore has announced that its Lead Director, Brent Rosenthal, non-executive Chairman until 2022, will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election this year. The firm plans to nominate CEO Jon Carpenter to join the Board in 2024. More

RealityMine Promotes for New Chief AI Officer Role

Jan 3 2024

Manchester, UK-based RealityMine, which monitors consumer use of digital devices for behavioural insights, has promoted Graham Dean to serve as its first Chief AI Officer and Ewan Leith to replace him as Chief Technology Officer. More

Expansion Funds for Location Data Firm PolicyMap

Jan 3 2024

In Philadelphia, geographic data platform PolicyMap has closed a $3m Series A round, for investment in new sales and marketing expertise to expand its core customer use cases. More

Investors to Take Alteryx Private after $4.4bn Buy

Dec 19 2023

In California, analytics automation firm Alteryx has agreed to be acquired by two private equity firms, Clearlake Capital Group and Insight Partners, in a transaction valued at $4.4bn including debt. More

IBM Buys Data Platforms from Software AG

Dec 19 2023

IBM has agreed to acquire two data management and integration platforms from Software AG, for EUR 2.13bn in cash. StreamSets is a cloud-native DataOps and data ingestion platform, while webMethods focuses on data integration and API management. More

Streaming Measurement Partnership for EDO and FuboTV

Dec 19 2023

In the US, TV ad measurement company EDO and sports-first live TV streaming platform Fubo have announced a partnership to measure consumer behavior across Fubo's premium sports, news and entertainment content. More

Snowflake Buys Clean Room Specialist Samooha

Dec 19 2023

Snowflake, whose Data Cloud and Marketplace allow companies to collaborate in building data applications, has acquired clean room solutions provider Samooha. More

Funds for Analyst Firm Meltwater

Dec 18 2023

Social media intelligence and analytics group Meltwater will benefit from a $65m investment from Norwegian private equity firm Verdane, which takes an 11% stake in the company as a result - valuing Meltwater at around $592m. More

Comscore Agrees Stock Split for Nasdaq Compliance

Dec 18 2023

Digital measurement veteran Comscore is to proceed with a 1-for-20 reverse split of its issued and outstanding common stock, from this Wednesday, December 20th. The split is required because Comscore's share price has remained below Nasdaq's minimum $1 requirement. More

Innovid Appoints CMO

Dec 18 2023

New York-based digital video ad and analytics platform Innovid has appointed Dani Cushion as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She is based in Atlanta and will report to Chief Commercial Officer Dave Helmreich. More

Stagwell Appoints First CEO for Marketing Cloud

Dec 15 2023

Marcoms group Stagwell has promoted Elspeth Rollert to become the first CEO of its Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC) division. She was previously its CMO. More

PublicRelay Hires COO and SVP Insights

Dec 15 2023

Communications analytics and insights firm PublicRelay has appointed Anu George as COO and Ryan Smith as Senior Vice President of Insights. More

SourseAI Gets Funds, Looks to Europe for Expansion

Dec 15 2023

Sydney, Australia-based decision intelligence platform SourseAI has raised $AUD 3m in funding, earmarked for development of its AI platform for telcos, and recruitment for its UK team and Australia-based R&D team. More

Funds for Datalogz to Tackle 'BI Sprawl'

Dec 15 2023

New York-based firm Datalogz has secured $5m in funding, which it will use to scale up its operations in response to 'staggering' demand from major corporations. More

NIQ Taps M&A Talent for New Innovation Labs

Dec 14 2023

Consumer data and analytics firm NIQ has announced the launch of NIQ Labs, an innovation center which it says will 'harness the collective power of top-tier talent and capabilities acquired through strategic M&As'. More

Funds for AI-based 'Marketing Co-pilot' Arcane

Dec 14 2023

London-based Arcane, which provides an AI 'co-pilot for modern marketers', has announced $5m in seed funding, which it will use to grow its engineering and data teams, and to enhance its platform's AI functionality. More

CTV Measurement Company EDO Partners with Experian

Dec 14 2023

TV ad measurement company EDO is to enrich its CTV ad outcomes data via a partnership with Experian, whose demographic attributes data will allow more granular measurement across the major TV platforms and manufacturers. More

CX Firm Great State Appoints Joint MDs

Dec 14 2023

London-based digital customer experience agency Great State has promoted Jinny Mitchell-Kent and David Chandler to serve as Joint Managing Directors, effective immediately. They replace and will report to Stuart Avery who steps back into the role of Non-Executive Chairman. More

Kin + Carta Hires BusDev Leader

Dec 14 2023

Digital transformation consultancy Kin + Carta has hired Nick Curran as Director of Business Development, charged with driving expansion of the firm's offer for financial services organisations into new regions. More

Mel Crowther, 1962-2023

Dec 13 2023

DRNO's News Editor of seventeen years Mel Crowther passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Mel has been a wonderful colleague and the driving force in making this publication what it is today, as well as a well-loved figure in the industry, and I'm sorry I know her loss will come as a shock to a lot of you. More

Big Village Launches Audience Intelligence Platform

Dec 13 2023

Consumer insights firm Big Village has launched a platform called Audience Intelligence, promising to help clients understand, target and evaluate consumer and b2b segments. More

Former NPD Group Leaders Join QualSights Board

Dec 13 2023

In Chicago, fast-growing agency QualSights has appointed Tod Johnson and Karyn Schoenbart to its Board of Directors. More

SightX Adds Key Driver Analysis Feature

Dec 13 2023

In New York, research tech firm SightX has added a Key Driver Analysis (KDA) feature to its platform, promising help in answering such questions as why customers buy and what makes them loyal. More

MikMak Partners with Circana

Dec 12 2023

In New York, commerce intelligence platform MikMak has announced a product upgrade and a partnership with consumer data giant Circana, promising clients data on off-line sales lift from digital marketing, along with help preventing cart abandonment and converting shoppers. More

Buy Combines Life Science Firms Herspiegel and Adivo

Dec 12 2023

In the life sciences sector, US-based consultancy Herspiegel has acquired market data and analytics provider Adivo Associates. More

DiffusionData Promotes for COO Role

Dec 12 2023

Real-time data streaming and messaging solutions firm DiffusionData has promoted Neil Seymour, formerly Head of Engineering, to serve as its COO. More

Funds for Automated B2B Insights Firm Signum.AI

Dec 12 2023

In the US Signum.AI, which provides tools for automating B2B customer research, has closed an unspecified Seed round of funding. The money will be used to support growth including market expansion and technology development. More

Near Intelligence in Chapter 11 Nine Months after Listing

Dec 11 2023

In Pasadena, California, behavioral and location insights specialist Near Intelligence, Inc. has announced it has entered Chapter 11 proceedings in a US Bankruptcy Court, which will supervise the attempted sale of its assets. More

Nielsen Aus Debuts eTAM VOZ VSB Reporting Platform

Dec 11 2023

In Australia, Nielsen has rolled out a reporting platform for the country's new 'VOZ' cross-media audience measurement solution, based on the company's established eTAM software. More

Sprinklr Continues Rapid Revenue Growth

Dec 11 2023

Unified CX management platform Sprinklr has reported continuing strong growth, in financial reporting for the third quarter. Revenue rose 18% to $186.3m. More

Funds for Consumer Goods Insight Platform Yogi

Dec 8 2023

New York-based CPG industry customer insight platform Yogi has announced a $10m Series A round of funding, with which to accelerate growth including product development and the expansion of client support. More

'Breakthrough' Upgrades for Canvs AI Analysis Features

Dec 8 2023

In the US, text analysis specialist Canvs AI has announced product upgrades for its thematic summarizing, AI Story Assist co-pilot and topic monitoring tools which it says will 'deepen consumer empathy, unlock data-driven storytelling, and boost research productivity and happiness'. More

Snowplow Launches Digital Analytics App

Dec 8 2023

Boston, US-based customer data collection and modeling specialist Snowplow has launched an app called Snowplow Digital Analytics, promising to accelerate insights for marketing teams and cut development costs and time for data teams. More

Kruse Returns as Gallup General Counsel

Dec 8 2023

Research and advisory firm Gallup has reappointed William Kruse as its General Counsel, after nearly five years away from the company working as Deputy General Counsel for CFA Institute. More

Wavemaker UK Hires Data and Technology Chief

Dec 8 2023

WPP's consumer data specialist Wavemaker has appointed Irin Rahman as Chief Data and Technology Officer in the UK. More

$10m for Video 'Moments' Analytics Firm Qortex

Dec 8 2023

Qortex, a New York firm providing Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) has raised $10m in funding, with which to expand its headcount and technology, and launch in new vertical markets. More

GWI Appoints Tech Leader

Dec 7 2023

Consumer research platform GWI has appointed former OAG tech leader Nick Dearden as CTO, based in its UK headquarters in London. More

Apax Improves Offer for Kin + Carta Shares

Dec 7 2023

UK-based digital transformation consultancy Kin + Carta has received an increased and final offer from the Apax Partners company due to acquire it, equivalent to 120p per share, and has recommended its acceptance. More

Discuss Uncorks More Powerful Genie

Dec 7 2023

US-based tech insight provider Discuss has enhanced its capabilities for scaling qual research with the latest release of its People Experience Platform, featuring expanded 'Genie' generative AI tools and advanced global asynchronous research features. More

Alteryx Invests in Fellow Analytics Firm Bigeye

Dec 7 2023

NYC-based data observability platform Bigeye has announced a strategic investment from analytics cloud provider Alteryx, to help strengthen its platform and global reach. More

AppsFlyer Buys Marketing Optimization and Alerts Firm

Dec 6 2023

Marketing measurement, attribution and analytics provider AppsFlyer has acquired oolo, a user acquisition and monetization decision-making platform. More

OzTam's VOZ Enters Final Phase

Dec 6 2023

Australian TV audience measurement body OzTAM says its Virtual Australia (VOZ) measurement solution is on track for launch in 2024, with media agencies set to begin embedding the VOZ database in their systems in the coming months. More

ThinkAnalytics Appoints Worldwide CEO

Dec 6 2023

In the US ThinkAnalytics, which provides TV content discovery, viewer data insights and cross-platform ad targeting services, has appointed former Cisco and AWS exec Marc Aldrich as Worldwide CEO, starting in the new year. More

Medallia Hires EMEA and APAC Commercial Leader

Dec 6 2023

Customer and employee experience solutions provider Medallia has appointed Nick Martin as SVP International. More

New Funding and Huge Valuation for VAST Data

Dec 6 2023

AI data platform company VAST Data has secured $118m in Series E Funding, valuing the company at $9.1bn. The money will help it expand in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe, and support its mission to put data 'at the center of how systems think, react and discover'. More

NIQ Promotes for NA President Role as Danubio Retires

Dec 5 2023

Consumer analytics and market intelligence provider NIQ has promoted Elizabeth Buchanan to serve as President of its North American business, based in Chicago. She replaces Jeanne Danubio, who is retiring after 38 years with the business. More

Gracenote Launches Nexus Auto Data Platform

Dec 5 2023

Nielsen-owned entertainment data business Gracenote is launching an automotive data platform, giving easy access to its entertainment datasets for manufacturers looking to optimise in-car media experiences. More

Trio of Senior Hires for TalentNeuron

Dec 5 2023

In New York, former Gartner subsidiary TalentNeuron has appointed Bijoy Verghese as CFO, Jason Roberts as COO and David Wilkins as VP of Marketing. More

Annalect Hires Client Solutions Chief

Dec 5 2023

Omnicom-owned data and analytics firm Annalect has appointed former IBM and Accenture Song exec Lauren Walker as Chief Client Solutions Officer. More

UK Acquisition Combines CX Specialists

Dec 5 2023

In Manchester, UK, customer experience tech news and insights provider CX Today has announced the acquisition of community and content platform MyCustomer, for an undisclosed sum. More

Savanta Buys Shopper Specialist Explorer Research

Dec 4 2023

Savanta has announced the acquisition of North American-based shopper insights agency Explorer Research. More

New Barb Contracts Promise Faster and Richer Reporting

Dec 4 2023

UK ad currency provider Barb has awarded three contracts for audience measurement services: MetaBroadcast retains the metadata contract and adds the provision of interim overnight programme logs, while Clearcast will provide interim overnight commercial spot logs. More

Consumer Orbit Launches Political Segmentation Tool

Dec 4 2023

In Kansas City, MO, consumer behavior analyst Consumer Orbit has launched a platform called Political Orbits, to help political planners and buyers, station sellers and political consultancies to target campaigns on local linear TV and digital media. More

Morning Consult Names CFO

Dec 1 2023

In Washington DC, decision intelligence company Morning Consult has hired Noah Rosenberg as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the company's financial, HR and operations functions. More

FreeWheel and OrkaTV Partner for FAST Sector Ad Buying

Dec 1 2023

In New York, TV ad marketplace FreeWheel has partnered with OrkaTV to provide marketers with a way to buy advertising in the free ad-supported streaming television sector (FAST). More

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Comscore Director Liduena Departs

Mar 27 2024

Comscore has announced the resignation of Pierre-Andre Liduena from its Board of Directors, effective next week. Liduena had joined following the investment of Charter Communications in 2021. More

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Mar 26 2024

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Mar 26 2024

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Mar 26 2024

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Mar 25 2024

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Mar 22 2024

Insights and experience tech company PG Forsta has appointed Mike Thompson as Chief Analytics Officer, and says he will drive the development of new AI-driven capabilities and products, following the company's commitment to invest $500 million in the area over five years. More

B2B Specialist NewtonX Hires Product Leader

Mar 22 2024

B2B research firm NewtonX has appointed former American Express employee Kavita Anand as Vice President of Product, leading strategy, design and development for products including the firm's Knowledge Graph and its expert intelligence platform NewtonX Prime. More

Law-Based Consultancy MDR Launches Insights Business

Mar 19 2024

Mishcon de Reya (MDR Group), a business services group with a focus on legal advice, has launched a market insights and analytics business called MDRi, providing strategic advisory services to businesses worldwide. Simon Tye will lead the new division as Chief Executive Officer. More

System1 Hires for US and Global Growth

Mar 19 2024

British-based ad impact measurement and forecasting specialist System1 Group Plc has appointed Mike Perlman as Chief Commercial Officer and Alex Banks as SVP of business development for The Americas. More

Senior Hire for Behavioral Specialist HCD

Mar 18 2024

In the US, neuro- and behavioral science specialist HCD Research has appointed Rachel Czapla as Senior Director of Global Research and Consulting. More

'Noisy' New London Insight Firm Takes Flight

Mar 18 2024

This month sees the launch in London of a new agency, Wren Insight, focused on customer closeness and led by qual researchers Jude Terry and Hannah Beech. More

BVA BDRC Hires Bus Dev Head

Mar 15 2024

Former ORC and Join the Dots / InSites Consulting exec Edward Wheeler has joined BVA BDRC as Head of Business Development. More

Fast-Growing 6sense Hires First CPO

Mar 13 2024

San Francisco-based predictive intelligence firm 6sense has appointed Jerome Levadoux as its first Chief Product Officer. More

MRC Hires Audit Operations Director

Mar 13 2024

US measurement standards organisation The Media Rating Council (MRC) has appointed Hannah Bolcar as Director, Measurement Audit Operations. More

M/A/R/C Hires Health and Well-Being Practice Leader

Mar 13 2024

US-based insights and strategic consulting firm M/A/R/C Research has appointed Michael Feehan as Senior Vice President and Practice Leader in its recently-expanded Health and Well-Being Division. More

Davis and Price Launch New Insights Holding Company

Mar 12 2024

In West Palm Beach, Florida, MR industry veterans Hugh Davis and Keith Price have launched ACKWEST Group, a holding company which will focus on buying and developing emerging tech-driven enterprises in the consumer insights and marketing services sector. More

Mangra Buys Out Canadian Research Software Firm Q-Fi

Mar 12 2024

In Toronto, Canada, survey software firm Q-Fi Solutions has been acquired by co-founder and CTO Rafael Mangra, who is relaunching the company with a range of branded solutions. Mangra was previously a minority shareholder while the majority of shares were owned by The Logit Group. More

FS Leader for Ipsos' New Dutch Subsidiary I&O

Mar 12 2024

In Amsterdam, recently-acquired Ipsos I&O has appointed former Aegon Netherlands research leader Jürgen Warnecke as Team Lead Financial Services. More

Market Xcel Veteran Arora Joins New Firm BioBrain

Mar 12 2024

Recently-launched research operations hub BioBrain has appointed Market Xcel veteran Ashwani Arora as Director of Strategy and Insights, and a Partner in the business. More

Medallia Appoints CRO

Mar 11 2024

Customer and employee experience firm Medallia has appointed Ben Brewer as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Verve Appoints Head of AI and 'Relaunches'

Mar 11 2024

In London, Verve has announced the promotion of its former Joint Head of Insight Richard Preedy to the newly created role of Executive Director and Head of Artificial Intelligence. The firm is 'relaunching' itself to emphasize its focus on 'three intelligences': Artificial, Human and Cultural. More

Trio of Product Hires Boost Indico Labs

Mar 11 2024

MR reporting software and services company Indico Labs has appointed Warren Smith as Technical Operations Lead, Edward Lidbetter as Product Owner, and Lucy Robbins as Product Marketing Manager - as it looks to scale up its SlideGen product this year. More

FutureSight Taps Chasin to Guide Midmarket Launch

Mar 8 2024

Audience engagement veteran Josh Chasin is to advise digital marketing analytics platform FutureSight as it widens its focus to serve 'midmarket' customers. Chasin previously held senior roles at VideoAmp, Comscore, Arbitron and SMRB. More

Eleven Promotions at DJS Research

Mar 7 2024

North of England-based, employee-owned research consultancy DJS Research has announced eleven promotions across its Research and Operations teams, including Kieran Hart to Senior Research Manager, and Claire Williams, Olivia Holt and Lucy Holland to RM. More

Shapiro + Raj Adds AI Focus to Tech Practice

Mar 6 2024

In the US, research agency Shapiro+Raj has added an AI Innovation Group to its Technology Practice, with Scott Swigart still leading the enhanced unit. More

YouGov Swiss Subsidiary LINK Rebrands

Mar 5 2024

Global MR and data group YouGov has announced the rebranding of its Swiss subsidiary LINK, acquired in December 2021, as YouGov Switzerland. More

AdImpact Hires VP Marketing as Business Booms

Mar 5 2024

In the USA, integrated ad intelligence and viewing data provider AdImpact has appointed Laia Pescetto as Vice President of Marketing, following 400% growth in its industry-wide ad solutions client base in 2023, Its core political ad business has also grown rapidly. More

Cobalt Sky Appoints Bus Dev Leader

Mar 5 2024

UK-based MR operations company Cobalt Sky has appointed Mina Odavic as Head of Business Development, overseeing relationships with key clients and generating new business opportunities. More

New Leadership for Truth and Instinctif

Mar 4 2024

EMEA communications firm Instinctif Partners Group has appointed Julian Walker as CEO; having recently added Jim Donaldson as Non-Executive Chair, and Dr Matilda Andersson as MD of its subsidiary, British-based insight firm Truth. More

J.D. Power Buy Gives it European Auto Platform

Mar 1 2024

US-based data firm J.D. Power has completed the acquisition of Autovista Group, which provides automotive data, analytics and industry insights in Europe and Australia, from asset management firm Hayfin Capital Management. Autovista CEO Lindsey Roberts becomes President of J.D. Power Europe. More

Raft of Appointments at STRAT7 Companies

Mar 1 2024

Insight and customer analytics group STRAT7 has announced twenty-one appointments / promotions, including four senior promotions at Crowd DNA, and the creation of eight new roles. More

PAMCo Promotes for Acting MD Role as Redican Departs

Feb 29 2024

PAMCo, the company which oversees audience figures for British newspapers and magazines, has appointed Emma Holden as Acting MD after the departure of CEO of ten years Simon Redican. More

Affinitiv Hires CRO

Feb 29 2024

Automotive marketing and software solutions firm Affinitiv has appointed Andy Byrne as its new Chief Revenue Officer. More

New Company Offers Continuous Data on Rare Patients

Feb 28 2024

Leap day - also apparently known as Rare Disease Day - sees the launch of a new insights company, PatientSight, operating a subscription based platform connecting life science organizations with survey findings for rare disease patients, analyzed and displayed in dashboards. More

Obituary: the ASC's Mike Trotman

Feb 27 2024

Mike Trotman, We Work With Data co-founder and long-time ASC committee member who worked on some of the standards which have guided the technical side of the profession over the past twenty years, passed away at the end of January. More

Humankind Hires Two to Lead New Quant Team

Feb 26 2024

London-based Humankind Research, which specialises in research for positive social impact, is adding a team offering standalone quantitative projects, and has hired Laura Moore and Amy Watson to lead it as Head of Quant and Quant Research Director, respectively. More

Launch for B2B Agency ContextualY

Feb 23 2024

In the US, Allison Wilt and Steve Ingledew have launched ContextualY, a specialist B2B research agency whose four founding Principals between them boast more than a hundred years of experience supporting technology clients and stakeholders. More

Steinberg Joins Glimpse in Business Development Role

Feb 23 2024

GenAI-based consumer emotion and sentiment specialist Glimpse has appointed former Cint and Dynata researcher Mike Steinberg as Vice President of Business Development. More

Former Schlesinger Germany MD Schmid Joins quotapoint

Feb 22 2024

Germany-based facility and data collection provider quotapoint has appointed Stephan Schmid, former Managing Director of Schlesinger Group Germany, as Director / Member of Management. More

Forsta Adds Bus Dev Director

Feb 21 2024

CX and research tech group Forsta has appointed Jason Saylor, formerly of MAXimum Research, as Business Development Director. More

Promotion and Hires at OvationMR

Feb 19 2024

In the US, OvationMR has recently made three appointments: Alex Sutter has been promoted to VP of Qualitative Insights while Cara Christensen and Hiram Santiago join the company, both with the title of Director, Insights Solutions. More

Liz Landy Leaves Ipsos

Feb 16 2024

Longtime Ipsos exec and current Global Head of Audience Measurement Liz Landy is to leave the company at the end of this month. Daniel Wong-Chi-Man will step up to Lead the Audience Measurement Service Line globally, while Ipsos iris leader James Oates will add responsibility for the business in the UK. More

Nielsen Promotes in the Pacific as Boyte Steps Down

Feb 16 2024

Nielsen has announced that its Pacific Broadcaster & Publisher Lead Tony Boyte will be stepping down in April, to be replaced by eighteen-year company veteran Scott Gillham. More

Ipsos Hires New UKI Chief People Officer

Feb 15 2024

Ipsos has appointed former Ofcom and Aviva exec Kerri-Ann O'Neill as Chief People Officer for UK and Ireland. More

Event Ticketing, Data and Insights Firm Fixr Hires CRO

Feb 15 2024

FIXR, which provides audience insights and actionable data for event organisers worldwide, has appointed former Eventbrite VP Joel Crouch as Chief Revenue Officer. More

EssenceMediacom Launches Data and Analytics Function

Feb 14 2024

GroupM's new data / audience planning agency EssenceMediacom has formed a dedicated data, technology and analytics function to 'deliver business solutions to clients in the post-cookie era'. Poorani Adewole transfers in from Mindshare to lead the unit as Chief of Data, Technology and Analytics. More

Former Pollinate COO Takes Lead Role at CRNRSTONE

Feb 14 2024

Sydney-based CRNRSTONE, the research and data division of comms agency Bastion, has appointed Nathan Saville, formerly COO of Pollinate, as General Manager. More

C-Suite Hires and Promotions for TalentNeuron

Feb 13 2024

Labor market analytics specialist TalentNeuron has revamped its leadership structure to handle 'accelerated growth and innovation'. Gabriel Pauliuc joins as CTO and Elin Thomasian as SVP of Strategy and Consulting, while recently appointed David Wilkins adds the role of Chief Product and Marketing Officer. More

PureSpectrum Appointment Targets EMEA Growth

Feb 12 2024

Online sample marketplace and research tech company PureSpectrum has appointed former Ipsos, Nebu and Bilendi exec Ian Roberts as Business Development Director for EMEA, based in London. More

Fifty Plus Hires for Insight-based Ad Tech Firm LoopMe

Feb 12 2024

AI-based ad optimisation and measurement firm LoopMe has announced the recruitment of more than fifty new employees, growing its workforce by some 20%. This includes the appointments of Slava Taraskin as VP Business Development, and Adam Parker as VP of Corporate Development & Strategy More

ZoomInfo Launches AI-Powered 'Copilot'

Feb 12 2024

US-based B2B data and software firm ZoomInfo has launched Copilot, an AI-powered solution promising to bring its data together with a client company's first party CRM data and provide insights for use by salespeople. More

Singapore Hire for PureSpectrum

Feb 8 2024

PureSpectrum has appointed former Qualtrics and Dynata employee Mani Padmanabhan as Senior Client Director for Asia, based in Singapore. More

Former Kantar Man Joins Naming Specialist Lexicon

Feb 8 2024

Lexicon Branding, which develops brand names and wordings for products, services and companies, has appointed three directors including Dmitri Seredenko as Research Director; and has expanded its studio capabilities. More

Change of CEO for Data Axle

Feb 7 2024

In Dallas, Texas, data-driven marketing and business intelligence solutions firm Data Axle - formerly Infogroup - has hired Andrew Frawley as its new CEO. He replaces Mike Iaccarino, who will remain as Chairman but dedicate himself to running a European-based direct marketing business. More

Bliss Group Hires Co-Leader for Impact Practice

Feb 7 2024

In the US, insights-driven marketing communications agency The Bliss Group has appointed Emily Porro as SVP and co-leader of its Impact practice. More

Ziad is New Ipsos Media MENA CEO as Aoun Steps Down

Feb 6 2024

Ipsos has appointed Ziad Issa as the new Media CEO in the MENA region, succeeding Elie Aoun who has decided to step down after 32 years at the company. More

Consulting and CX Business Emtec becomes Bridgenext

Feb 5 2024

Digital consulting, marketing and tech business Emtec is unifying its businesses and rebranding as Bridgenext. Its services include data, analytics and AI, as well as the creation and measurement of digital experiences. More

Senior Marketing and Product Hires for Dynata

Feb 2 2024

First-party data provider Dynata has recently appointed long-time Toluna marketing leader Janice Caston as EVP of Marketing, and Rebecca Bello as VP Product. More

Creativ Strategies Brings in AI Skills for New Division

Feb 1 2024

In California, full service marketing and PR firm Creativ Strategies has launched a new division called Creativ Insights, bringing together the marketing consultancy expertise of the parent firm with the skills and tech of data science firm talkAItive, whose founders Vibhu Bhan and Joe Lai join to lead the new unit. More

New Research Hub BioBrain Launches

Feb 1 2024

Former Ugam Solutions and Discuss exec Vinay Raj Rao has launched BioBrain, a platform which claims to 'seamlessly connect the entire research ecosystem' for improved efficiency and deeper insights. More

Comscore Promotes LatAm Leader to EVP International

Feb 1 2024

Comscore has promoted Alejandro Fosk, previously SVP for Latin America, to EVP International, overseeing its EMEA, APAC and LATAM regions. More

Senior Hires and Promotions for OpinionRoute

Feb 1 2024

MR operations company OpinionRoute has announced three senior appointments: Kayla Cousineau has been promoted to COO, Mary Herzak hired as SVP, Growth, and Richard Ratcliff promoted to the new role of Chief Trust Officer. More

Board and Other Appointments for ESA and Perspective

Jan 31 2024

Within the BVA-BDRC group, data collection and analysis firm Perspective Research Services has promoted Jade On to Commercial Director, and Henri Dubier to Client Services Director; while mystery shopping and auditing company ESA Retail has added Ops Director Chris Kennedy to its Board. More

Senior Hire for HFS Research

Jan 31 2024

Software automation veteran Francis Carden has joined analyst firm HFS Research as Chief Technology Evangelist. More

Three More Hires for Minneapolis' Foresight

Jan 30 2024

Minneapolis, MN-based consultancy Foresight Strategy has appointed Luke Lilienthal as Business Analyst, Jakob Anderson as Associate and Kaela Haines as Office Manager. More

Toluna Adds CPG Exec to Board

Jan 29 2024

Toluna has appointed Lucie Claire Vincent Ortiz to its Board of Directors. As a senior operating executive in multinational consumer product companies, including Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Philip Morris International, she will advise the Board with a particular focus on the needs of this sector. More

WPP Merges Hill & Knowlton with BCW

Jan 26 2024

In an apparent volte face after refreshing and reinforcing the brand of its communications agency Hill & Knowlton as recently as November, WPP has announced the company will be merged with the group's other major PR firm BCW, with the combined entity renamed Burson. More

Former Ipsos NA CEO Larini Joins MINT

Jan 25 2024

Former Ipsos and Gartner senior exec Lorenzo Larini has joined Advertising Resource Management (ARM) software firm MINT, headquartered in Milan, as Global CEO. He replaces founder Andrea Pezzi, who moves to a new role as Chairman. More

New Head of Product for B2B Data Firm Rhetorik

Jan 25 2024

B2B data services company Rhetorik Ltd has appointed former Equifax and Dun & Bradstreet exec Jim Longo as its new Head of Product. More

Research Partnership Launches Alzheimer's Tracker

Jan 25 2024

Healthcare specialist Research Partnership has launched a new Alzheimer's Disease tracker in Germany, Japan and the US, as part of of its syndicated Therapy Watch series. The firm plans to expand the service to other key European markets this year. More

DAIVID Promotes for Chief Growth Officer Role

Jan 24 2024

London-based ad measurement and impact optimisation firm DAIVID has promoted its EMEA MD Barney Worfolk-Smith to the role of Chief Growth Officer. More

C-Suite Hire and Promotion for DoubleVerify

Jan 23 2024

Digital media measurement company DoubleVerify (DV) has promoted Jack Smith to Chief Innovation Officer, and brought in Alex Valle to fill Smith's previous role as Chief Product Officer. More

Senior DACH Promotions for ISC-CX

Jan 23 2024

Swiss-German-based Customer Experience Management consultancy ISC-CX has promoted Adino Baumann to serve as its authorized representative in Germany, and Sandra Nippraschk to the role of Country Operations Manager for DACH. More

Cynozure Hires Data Literacy and Culture Lead

Jan 23 2024

Data and analytics strategy consultancy Cynozure has appointed Louise Hutchins to head up the development of its literacy and culture change services, for clients wanting to make the most of data and of AI. More

High Profile Appointments for MRII Board

Jan 23 2024

Fresh from appointing a new Board President last week, West Dover, VT-based nonprofit insight industry education and training institute MRII has announced the appointment of four Board members: Tatyana Bacon, Katie Gross, Finn Raben and Stan Sthanunathan. More

C+R Research Promotes for CEO and President Roles

Jan 22 2024

Chicago-based full service custom qual and quant firm C+R Research has appointed Erin Barber as President and Chief Client Officer, and Paul Metz as CEO. Former President and CEO Robbin Jaklin has retired after 36 years at the company. More

Razorfish Promotes for C-Suite Analytics Role

Jan 19 2024

Veteran digital marketing firm Razorfish, a subsidiary of Publicis, has promoted Sisi Zhang to serve as its Chief Data and Analytics Officer, and hired Matt Lefever as COO. More

Senior Creative Excellence Hire for Ipsos India

Jan 19 2024

Ipsos India has appointed Shrutika More as Country Service Line Leader for the Creative Excellence vertical, with immediate effect. She joins from pharma firm Abbott Healthcare. More

YouGov Promotes for Key CCO Role in New Structure

Jan 18 2024

MR and analytics group YouGov has promoted Tom Fisher to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), aiming to deepen its relationships with blue-chip clients. More

Nielsen Hires Global Comms Chief

Jan 18 2024

Media measurement and ad currency giant Nielsen has appointed former Buzzfeed exec Carole Robinson as Chief Communications Officer. More

Senior APAC Appointments for Dynata

Jan 18 2024

Dynata has appointed three senior directors: Derek Brown as VP Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney; Michael Fegan as VP North Asia, based in Hong Kong; and Russell Carter as Country Manager in Singapore. More

Radius Global Buys London's Strive Insight

Jan 17 2024

New York-based Radius Global Market Research has acquired London's Strive Insight Limited, for an undisclosed sum. More

Launch of Sustainability Consultancy Canopy Edge

Jan 17 2024

A new consulting and advisory firm focused on Net Zero and corporate sustainability has been launched in Denver, Colorado. Canopy Edge's offer will include measurement and strategy for science-based targets, ESG reporting and program management, and advice on messaging. More

Toluna Promotes for CMO Role

Jan 16 2024

Insights tech and panel provider Toluna has promoted Scott Axcell, formerly Head of Marketing for North America, to Chief Marketing Officer. He also joins the executive leadership team. More

DiffusionData Hires CFO

Jan 16 2024

In California, real-time data streaming and messaging solutions firm DiffusionData has appointed Andy Peet as CFO. More

MedSurvey Appoints Partnerships Leader

Jan 16 2024

In the USA, medical MR company MedSurvey has appointed Laurie Shapiro as SVP of Global Partner Strategy, helping to expand the firm's global capabilities and partnerships. More

Acxiom CEO Steps Down for NfP Role

Jan 15 2024

Marcoms group Interpublic has announced that Chad Engelgau, CEO of its data and marketing services company Acxiom, will leave at the end of this month, after a total of seventeen years with the company, to pursue an opportunity in the non-profit sector. A search for his successor is underway. More

PSB Hires Advanced Analytics Leader

Jan 12 2024

In Washington, DC, WPP-owned research and analytics consultancy PSB Insights has appointed former Phoenix Marketing International VP Dr. Qi Jiang as Vice President of Advanced Analytics. More

Informa Buys TechTarget, Merges Units for New Firm

Jan 11 2024

UK-based b2b services group Informa Plc is combining part of its business with US-based b2b purchase intent specialist TechTarget to create a new company in which Informa will hold a majority stake. The British firm will also pay $350m in cash. More

Senior Appointments at Benenson Strategy

Jan 11 2024

New York-based strategic research and polling firm Benenson Strategy Group (BSG) has promoted Lindsay Vermeyen and Patrick Toomey to Partner, and appointed Michael Kulisheck to Managing Director. More

Key Appointments for Expanding Appinio

Jan 11 2024

Hamburg, Germany-based market research platform Appinio has announced two appointments geared towards rapid expansion: Samer Ragheb as Director of Marketing and Viktoriya Vasileva as Director of People & Culture. More

Thomis Joins Vital Findings in Senior Strategy Role

Jan 10 2024

Insight agency Vital Findings has appointed Iwan Thomis, formerly a Partner at Material+, as Chief Strategy Officer. More

Kantar's Ryan Joins Data Platform SCUBA as CPO

Jan 10 2024

Former Kantar Chief Data Officer Marc Ryan has joined New York-based SCUBA Analytics in the role of Chief Product Officer. More

Change at the Top for Alida

Jan 9 2024

Community-centered CX and insights firm Alida has a new CEO: Efrem Ainsley is promoted from COO to succeed Ross Wainwright, who recently stepped down from the role. More

Senior Client Dev Hire for Canada's Torfac

Jan 9 2024

Canada-based analytics and MR solutions provider Torfac has appointed Eric Harring as Senior Director of Client Development, US, based in Texas. More

Delineate Promotes for COO Role and Hires New CTO

Jan 8 2024

Real-time brand tracking and campaign evaluation firm Delineate has appointed former Publicis Sapient exec James Betteley ('JB') as its new Chief Technology Officer. Former CTO James Stewart transitions to a newly created Chief Operating Officer role. More

Change at the Top for Stagwell's Allison

Jan 8 2024

San Francisco-based Stagwell subsidiary Allison has announced that Global CEO Scott Allison will step down from the role to focus on company expansion through acquisitions. Co-founder and Global COO Jonathan Heit steps up to replace him, as part of a wider senior shuffle. More

ISG Appoints Hall to Lead New AI Advisory Offer

Jan 5 2024

US-based research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has launched a suite of advisory services to help clients with the adoption of AI at scale; and has appointed company President Steve Hall as its first Chief AI Officer. More

New Directors for Insight Association

Jan 5 2024

US professional body the Insights Association has announced four new members for its Board of Directors: Kai Fuentes of Ebony Marketing Systems; Katie Gross from Suzy; Microsoft's Barry Jennings; and Jim Lane of Directions, Inc. More

Power Digital Buys 'Growth Experimentation' Firm

Jan 3 2024

In the US, growth marketing firm Power Digital has announced the acquisition of Endrock Growth and Analytics, which has offices in the US and in South America and focuses on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), data analytics and science-based 'growth experimentation'. More

Former Comscore Chairman Rosenthal to Leave Board

Jan 3 2024

Comscore has announced that its Lead Director, Brent Rosenthal, non-executive Chairman until 2022, will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election this year. The firm plans to nominate CEO Jon Carpenter to join the Board in 2024. More

Hire and Promotion at Blue Marble

Jan 3 2024

In the UK, social and MR agency Blue Marble has promoted Sonali Patel to Research Director and hired Daniel Brownie as a Research Manager, following a 'brilliant' year in 2023. More

New Leader for ARF Division MSI

Dec 19 2023

In New York, MSI (The Marketing Science Institute), has announced the appointment of Dr. Tulin Erdem as its next Academic Executive Director for a two-year term beginning on July 1st 2024 - succeeding John G. Lynch Jr. The Institute is a division of the ARF. More

Senior Hires for Incentives Specialist Ayda

Dec 18 2023

London-based research operations platform Ayda, which facilitates fast and easy payment of incentives to respondents, has appointed Susie Spencer as Digital Product Design Consultant, and Ben Leet and Laura Lilienthal in contract / 'fractional' roles as CFOO and CMO respectively. More

Stagwell Appoints First CEO for Marketing Cloud

Dec 15 2023

Marcoms group Stagwell has promoted Elspeth Rollert to become the first CEO of its Stagwell Marketing Cloud (SMC) division. She was previously its CMO. More

Ipsos Hires Tech and Ecommerce Leader for India

Dec 15 2023

Ipsos India has appointed former Nielsen exec Unni Hariharan as Executive Director leading its Tech and Ecommerce business. More

PublicRelay Hires COO and SVP Insights

Dec 15 2023

Communications analytics and insights firm PublicRelay has appointed Anu George as COO and Ryan Smith as Senior Vice President of Insights. More

CX Firm Great State Appoints Joint MDs

Dec 14 2023

London-based digital customer experience agency Great State has promoted Jinny Mitchell-Kent and David Chandler to serve as Joint Managing Directors, effective immediately. They replace and will report to Stuart Avery who steps back into the role of Non-Executive Chairman. More

Kin + Carta Hires BusDev Leader

Dec 14 2023

Digital transformation consultancy Kin + Carta has hired Nick Curran as Director of Business Development, charged with driving expansion of the firm's offer for financial services organisations into new regions. More

Mel Crowther, 1962-2023

Dec 13 2023

DRNO's News Editor of seventeen years Mel Crowther passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Mel has been a wonderful colleague and the driving force in making this publication what it is today, as well as a well-loved figure in the industry, and I'm sorry I know her loss will come as a shock to a lot of you. More

RONIN Hires VP of US Sales

Dec 12 2023

UK-based B2B, healthcare and tech sector researcher RONIN International has appointed Venu Bendapudi as Vice President of US Sales. More

DiffusionData Promotes for COO Role

Dec 12 2023

Real-time data streaming and messaging solutions firm DiffusionData has promoted Neil Seymour, formerly Head of Engineering, to serve as its COO. More

VP Appointment for MedSurvey

Dec 12 2023

In Southampton, PA, USA, medical MR company MedSurvey has appointed Sonia DeMarco as Vice President of Strategic Accounts, leading strategic partnerships and ensuring overall project success. More

Senior MedTech Hire and US Office for Purdie Pascoe

Dec 11 2023

UK-based pharma researcher Purdie Pascoe has launched a US office and appointed Sabera Hyderally as Head of MedTech. More

Wavemaker UK Hires Data and Technology Chief

Dec 8 2023

WPP's consumer data specialist Wavemaker has appointed Irin Rahman as Chief Data and Technology Officer in the UK. More

New London Hub and Leader for Stagwell

Dec 7 2023

Marcoms group Stagwell, the owner of the Harris Poll and Harris X brands as well as Maru Group, has announced European expansion plans with the launch of a 'global hub' office in London next month, and the promotion of James Townsend to serve as its first CEO of EMEA. More

Medallia Hires EMEA and APAC Commercial Leader

Dec 6 2023

Customer and employee experience solutions provider Medallia has appointed Nick Martin as SVP International. More

Trio of Senior Hires for TalentNeuron

Dec 5 2023

In New York, former Gartner subsidiary TalentNeuron has appointed Bijoy Verghese as CFO, Jason Roberts as COO and David Wilkins as VP of Marketing. More

Ipsos Hires Nicholas as Chief Client Officer

Dec 4 2023

Ipsos has appointed Eleni Nicholas as Chief Client Officer, with seats on the firm's Executive Committee and Group Management Committee. More

Toluna Confirms More Senior Roles after MetrixLab Buy

Dec 4 2023

Insights technology and panel provider Toluna has confirmed key leadership positions including regional Managing Directors, following its summer acquisition of MetrixLab. More

New CEO for American Directions

Dec 1 2023

The Board of Washington, DC-based opinion researcher American Directions Research Group (ADRG) has appointed Kevin M. Kelly as its new Chief Executive, effective immediately. More

Morning Consult Names CFO

Dec 1 2023

In Washington DC, decision intelligence company Morning Consult has hired Noah Rosenberg as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the company's financial, HR and operations functions. More

ARF Names 'Diversity and Excellence' Leader

Dec 1 2023

In New York, the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed Tom Lynch to lead its Workforce Initiative for Diversity and Excellence (WIDE). More

Senior Analytics Hire for Shapiro+Raj

Nov 30 2023

US-based research consultancy Shapiro+Raj has appointed Geneva Taylor as Director, Data Analytics & Insights. More

MrWeb Quarter Century News and Offers

Nov 29 2023

We are 25! On 29th Nov 1998 the first job ad appeared on mrweb.com. We're celebrating with the relaunch of our directories, under a new brand and with an ambitious new approach; and with Thank You's to our regular advertisers and some special offers for new ones. More

Dataminr Restructures with Around 150 Jobs to Go

Nov 29 2023

New York-based big data predictive insights provider Dataminr is to cut c.20% of its workforce as part of a restructuring exercise. More

Senior Changes for Kantar Australia Consulting Unit

Nov 29 2023

Kantar Australia has promoted Mark Kennedy and Colin MacArthur to the joint role of Managing Partner, Consulting, replacing Dennis Wong who is leaving the company after fifteen years to pursue his own freelance consulting business. More

Healthcare Specialist Apollo Hires CFO

Nov 29 2023

Healthcare and life science insights firm Apollo Intelligence has appointed Susan J. Young as Chief Financial Officer. More

Search Intel Platform Captify Adds Two to Team

Nov 29 2023

Search intelligence platform Captify has appointed John Piontkowski as President of North America, based in New York; and James Jones as Chief Marketing Officer, based in London. More

Dovetail Hires Head of Technology

Nov 28 2023

US and Australia-based customer research platform Dovetail has appointed Kate Andrews as Head of Technology. More

Friend to Lead Getwizer

Nov 27 2023

Consumer insights platform Getwizer has appointed veteran media and entertainment researcher Bruce Friend as its new CEO, replacing Gilad Gans who has held the role for the last three years. More

Delineate Strengthens LatAm Team

Nov 27 2023

Real-time brand and campaign tracking firm Delineate has announced the expansion of its team in Latin America with the appointments of Netzica Reyes as a Client Insight Director and Andy Davies as Associate Client Director. More

Co-Founder Makes Way for New COO at MediaSense

Nov 24 2023

Media auditing, management and analytics firm MediaSense has appointed former Britbox International exec Matthew Gardner as COO, supporting plans for international growth. He replaces co-founder Andy Pearch, who moves to an NED role, with immediate effect. More

New CEO and Italian Office for Audiencerate

Nov 24 2023

Audiencerate, which supplies data management and activation solutions for advertising and marketing, has announced a new CEO, Marco del Tongo. He will also lead the firm's new Italian business, as Interim MD, as it opens an office in Milan. More

Australia's Audience Group Adds Three to Team

Nov 22 2023

In Brisbane, data-driven media and ad services agency Audience Group has added three new members to its team. More

Rep Data Hires CFO and VP of Sales

Nov 21 2023

In the US, full-service data collection and fraud prevention solutions firm Rep Data has appointed Karen Gardner as Chief Financial Officer, while Riley Croft joins as Vice President of Sales. More

DoubleVerify Expands EMEA Offer with Key Hires

Nov 17 2023

Digital media measurement company DoubleVerify (DV) has announced key hires in Europe as it expands across the EMEA region. Lisa Mahfud joins as Business Director in the Netherlands, Daniele Maccarrona in Italy and Kenny Spangberg in Sweden. More

Olinger CEO Steps Down, Replaced by Michael Vasquez

Nov 16 2023

Jude Olinger, CEO of US research firm the Olinger Group has announced that after three decades he will step down from his role to 'pursue a new opportunity' outside the MR industry. Michael Vasquez, who joined in 2022 as EVP of Client Solutions, is taking over the CEO role. More

IA Appoints Research-on-Research Director

Nov 16 2023

In the US, industry body the Insights Association (IA) has hired Shannon Danzy for the new role of Senior Director, Research Strategy, with a remit to provide its membership and the insights and analytics profession with data needed to improve the quality of their research practices. More

Potentia Insight Adds Two to UK Team

Nov 14 2023

In the UK, digital market research agency Potentia Insight has hired Danny Kelly as Director of Data Processing and Mark Ellis as Associate Director. More

Senior Hires and New UK Office for Real Chemistry

Nov 13 2023

Healthcare industry insights provider Real Chemistry is expanding its European presence, with the addition of four new leaders and the opening of a second UK office, in Manchester, early next year. More

Kantar Promotes for UK Analytics Practice MD Role

Nov 13 2023

Kantar has promoted Mark Standley to the role of Managing Director of its UK Analytics practice, overseeing its growth and development, including investment in AI. More

CEO Departs Australian Media Org AMAA

Nov 9 2023

Not-for-profit industry organisation Audited Media Association of Australia (AMAA) has announced that long-standing CEO Josanne Ryan is leaving the organisation in mid-November. It has also appointed one of its Directors, Patrick Whitnall, to the newly created role of Managing Director of AiMCO. More

Syndigo Names Dan Hess Chief Product Officer

Nov 9 2023

In the US, commerce data management, syndication and analytics provider Syndigo has appointed former NPD Group / Comscore exec Dan Hess as CPO, and a member of the executive leadership team. More

Toluna Confirms Exec Team following MetrixLab Buy

Nov 6 2023

Toluna has confirmed its senior team following the June acquisition of MetrixLab. The firm's Chief Sales, Research, Technology and Financial Officers will remain in role while former MetrixLab Global HR Director Hans Verhulst becomes Chief People Officer and Jolique Weelink Chief Insight Officer. More

Recollective Hires Chief Revenue Officer

Nov 6 2023

In Canada, online community platform Recollective has hired long-time tech sector sales exec Costa Constantakis as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for driving returns while developing and executing strategies to support the firm's next phase of growth. More

Delineate Promotes Five Following Welsh HQ Move

Nov 3 2023

UK-based real-time brand and campaign tracking firm Delineate has announced a round of promotions, including Steffan Evans who becomes Production Director in the firm's new Technology and Operations Centre, opened in Wales last month. More

Senior Hire for KJT Group

Nov 1 2023

In the US, evidence-based healthcare consulting firm KJT Group has appointed long-time Market Strategies International exec Katy Palmer as SVP Strategic Accounts. More

New Firm SCORE Metrics Aims for a Better NPS

Nov 1 2023

In the US, former TNS and Lynx Research Consulting exec Chris Hauck has launched a new agency, SCORE Metrics, which aims to improve on traditional NPS methods by setting responses in a competitive context. More

Two New ADs for Harrogate Agency Harlow Consulting

Nov 1 2023

Harrogate, UK-based qual and quant research and consulting services provider Harlow Consulting has appointed two new Associate Directors, James Legard and Carolyn Black. More

GQR Appoints VP for Political Wing

Nov 1 2023

Strategic consulting and political advisory firm GQR has hired former Democratic campaign Director Lauren Dillon as a Vice President. More

Back To Reality for Indiana's SMARI

Oct 31 2023

US research firm SMARI has moved into a new location in the First Internet Bank Building in Downtown Fishers, Indiana. The company is returning to office-based work after a few years 'completely virtual'. More

Hill+Knowlton Launches Intell Unit and 'Sonar' Tool

Oct 27 2023

PR group Hill+Knowlton Strategies has announced the formation of a global Intelligence + Technology capability; a partnership with Pendulum Intelligence; and the launch of a proactive analytics tool, H+K Sonar, which helps firms detect, predict and mitigate harmful narratives online. More

Senior Appointments for MiQ

Oct 27 2023

UK-based marketing intelligence and programmatic media specialist MiQ has announced a number of senior appointments: Canada CEO Alfie Atkinson adds the role of 'CEO of UK', while Suzanne Strasser Grant, Danny Hopwood and Mauricio Leon join the company in EVP / C-Suite roles. More

New SVPs for Morning Consult

Oct 26 2023

Decision intellligence company Morning Consult has two new Senior Vice Presidents: Taylor Ashy joins the company in New York as SVP, SaaS Solutions, while in Chicago Brian James has been promoted to SVP Custom Solutions. More

Marcoms Veteran to Chair VidMob

Oct 25 2023

AI-based creative performance platform VidMob has appointed former OMD and Aegis Media CEO Mainardo de Nardis as Executive Chairman, supporting its growth strategy and strategic agency relationships. More

Stagwell's Code and Theory Hires Analytics and AI Head

Oct 25 2023

Anil Hari has joined Code and Theory, the creative digital firm within Stagwell Group, as Head of Data, Analytics and AI. He joins from analytics and cloud solutions company DataFactZ, where he was a VP. More

Ipsos Buys B&A to Form New Irish 'Leader'

Oct 24 2023

Ipsos has acquired Ireland's Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A), which provides opinion and social research studies, as well as market studies - and will combine it with its own operations in the country to become 'the market research leader in Ireland'. The firm will be known as Ipsos B&A. More

Medallia Hires Product Leader

Oct 19 2023

Customer and employee experience specialist Medallia has appointed Simonetta Turek as Chief Product Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. More

2CV Hires VP New Business

Oct 19 2023

UK-based consumer and B2B researcher 2CV has appointed former Morar HPI and Kadence International exec Phillip Coote as Vice President of New Business. More

Senior Promotions for Ireland's RED C

Oct 18 2023

Dublin-based agency RED C Research and Marketing has promoted Jane Dunleavy to Director, and John Rogers to Associate Director. More

SightX Moves Maloney McCall for New Europe / APAC Role

Oct 17 2023

Research tech firm SightX has moved its VP Global Commercialization Daryl Maloney McCall to focus on regional growth in Europe and APAC, as its offering and client base in these regions expands. More

Director Hire Boosts RONIN B2B Data Collection Offer

Oct 17 2023

UK-based B2B, healthcare and tech sector researcher RONIN International has appointed David Sutterby, formerly Director of Telephone and Online Operations at QRS Market Research, as Director of Client Services. More

New CFO, Strong Results for Innovid

Oct 16 2023

In New York, digital video ad and analytics tech firm Innovid has appointed Anthony Callini as CFO, effective today, replacing Tanya Andreev-Kaspin who will 'pursue other opportunities' after a six month transition period. The firm also reported unaudited Q3 revenue of c. $36m, beating forecasts. More

CEO Steps Down at Publisher Wiley

Oct 11 2023

New Jersey-based research and education publishing company Wiley has announced that its President and CEO Brian Napack is stepping down from the roles, to be replaced immediately as Chief Exec on an interim basis by Matthew Kissner, who has taken the interim role once before. More

Stravito Appoints VP of Marketing

Oct 11 2023

Stockholm-based enterprise insights platform Stravito has appointed former Adyen and Surfly exec My Truong as its Vice President of Marketing. More

Kin + Carta Completes Melon Integration in SE Europe

Oct 11 2023

UK-based digital transformation consultancy Kin + Carta has officially opened its Southeast Europe delivery hub, following its acquisition of Bulgaria and North Macedonia-based software development company Melon Group early last year. More

Arbittier and Lee Launch New Healthcare Fieldwork Firm

Oct 10 2023

In New York, healthcare research veterans Jerry Arbittier and Chris Lee have launched Fusion Healthcare Fielding, offering 'full service fielding solutions' for the sector. More

Frank Kelly Joins Virtual Incentives

Oct 9 2023

Rewards and payment solutions provider Virtual Incentives has appointed former Ipsos, Kantar and Nielsen exec Frank Kelly as Market Research Practice Lead, based in Boston, Massachusetts. More

Change at the Top for Fastuna

Oct 6 2023

Research platform Fastuna has announced the departure of its MD of five years Maria Soroka, and the appointment of Ipsos veteran Rimantas (Rimas) Remontas to replace her. More

Angus Reid Hires Michelle Walkey as FS Sector Lead

Oct 5 2023

Canada-based opinion researcher the Angus Reid Group has appointed long-time Maru exec Michelle Walkey as Senior Vice President, leading the company's efforts across the financial services sector. More

6sense Promotes for Chief Revenue Officer Role

Oct 5 2023

San Francisco-based predictive intelligence firm 6sense has promoted Latané Conant to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, leading the company's go-to-market strategy. More

Komodo Hires GM for MapEnhance, and Head of Marketing

Oct 4 2023

In the US, healthcare tech company Komodo Health has appointed Brad Kelley as General Manager of its data platform MapEnhance, while Julia Goebel joins as Head of Marketing. More

Complex Analytics Expert Joins Ipsos MMA

Oct 3 2023

New York-based Ipsos MMA has appointed former DDB and Kantar exec and complex analytics expert Roopa Choodamani as Vice President, Analytic Consulting. More

New Insight Firm Pegasus Grows Again

Oct 2 2023

In the UK, research and consultancy firm Pegasus Insight has recruited another former employee of BVA BDRC, this time Bethan Cooke as a Director. More

Deitch's New Firm to Help Clients Hit the High Notes

Sep 28 2023

In France, former Cint COO JD Deitch has launched Passaggio, a company helping insight and analytics firms among others to achieve operational excellence. More

Nicita Steps Up to CEO Role at Human8

Sep 28 2023

Global insights consultancy Human8 has announced that co-founder Kristof De Wulf is to step down from the CEO role, with Camille Nicita taking over from next Monday. Katherine Ephlin, currently North America Head of Operations, will replace Nicita as MD North America. More

Kantar's Rodrigues Takes Data Lead at This is Flow

Sep 27 2023

In Australia, full service media agency This is Flow has appointed long-time Kantar exec Straford Rodrigues as Chief Data Officer. More

New Health and Wellness MR Agency Launches in France

Sep 25 2023

In Sorbiers, France, former QualWorld and SODA International employee Karolina Jasek has launched Conwalia, a full service boutique MR agency focused on on the health and wellness sector. More

Formal Opening in Bulgaria for Veridata Insights

Sep 25 2023

Texas-based data collection firm Veridata Insights has officially opened an office in Bulgaria, where it has employed remote team members for some time. More

CX BPO Firm Alorica to Hire Hundreds in Poland

Sep 22 2023

US-based digital CX business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Alorica has officially launched operations in Poland, where it has announced plans to create hundreds of jobs. More

Ipsos Puts Inspirational Insight Leaders on 'The Path'

Sep 21 2023

Ipsos North America has launched an industry-wide initiative called 'The Path', a forum for insights and analytics leaders to share details about their careers and advice to inspire the 'next generation of professionals'. More

Acxiom Hires Merkle Man John Watkins as COO

Sep 21 2023

In the US, customer intelligence company Acxiom has hired long-time Merkle exec John Watkins as its first Chief Operating Officer. More

Kantar Promotes Two in Sydney to Replace Rodrigues

Sep 20 2023

Kantar Australia has promoted Allan Breiland and Sharon Hilton to serve as Joint Heads of Media Effectiveness. They replace Straford Rodrigues, who is leaving the business at the end of September after more than fourteen years in Australia, the US, the UK and Singapore. More

Egan Launches Healthcare Fieldwork and Sampling Firm

Sep 19 2023

In New York, former Medefield and Dynata exec Brendan Egan has set up a healthcare fieldwork and sampling firm called Brightside Research Solutions, with targets including patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare B2B stakeholders. More

SurveyMonkey Appoints CMO

Sep 18 2023

DIY online survey pioneer SurveyMonkey has appointed former Cloudflare and AWS exec Amit Prakash as Chief Marketing Officer. More

Healthcare Research Veteran Launches New Panel Firm

Sep 18 2023

In Idaho, USA, a new proprietary healthcare MR panel has launched. Enos Answers is led by CEO Jason Freeman, former COO of SurveyHealthcare. More

Funding and Layoffs at Measurement Firm VideoAmp

Sep 15 2023

In the US, media measurement, data and software solutions provider VideoAmp has raised $150m in a Series G round of growth funding. At the same time, the firm has laid off about 10% of its workforce. More

Launch of Online Reputation Platform 'Infuse Reviews'

Sep 15 2023

US firm Infuse Reviews has launched out of stealth mode, offering an 'all-in-one' platform to help businesses manage their online reputation, gather customer feedback and enhance customer experiences. More

New CFO for Ipsos North America

Sep 15 2023

Ipsos North America has appointed former GfK / Nielsen exec Alice Wang as Chief Financial Officer. She takes over from Mark Campbell, who is said to be 'exploring other opportunities'. More

Dynata Hires First Chief Commercial Officer

Sep 14 2023

First-party insights data company Dynata has appointed Brad Brockhaug for the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). He is based in New York. More

Morning Consult Adds Three to Commercial Division

Sep 12 2023

In the US, decision intelligence company Morning Consult has appointed Joseph DeVeny as Head of Research Solutions; Ryan Bien as Head of Analytics & Data Operations; and Alex Menendez as Head of Customer Success. All are based in the firm's Commercial division. More

First Chief Commercial Officer for Research Partnership

Sep 12 2023

In the UK, healthcare insights company Research Partnership has promoted Andrew Stokes to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer. More

Integro Health Hires Head of Behavioral Sciences

Sep 12 2023

In the US, specialist agency Integro Health has appointed Kristie Boland as Head of its Behavioral Sciences practice. More

Ascential COO to Depart

Sep 12 2023

B2B information, analytics, events and eCommerce optimisation specialist Ascential (previously known as EMAP) has announced that its COO Paul Harrison will be leaving the company on 30th September to join cubic storage automation firm AutoStore, as CFO. More

Ipsos Hires for Top Comms and Healthcare Roles

Sep 11 2023

Ipsos has appointed former Bureau Veritas Director Caroline Ponsi Khider as Chief Communications and Brand Officer; and Dr Bonnie Bain as Global Head of Healthcare. Bain replaces Michael Spedding, who retires at the end of the year. More

Streetbees Co-founders Depart, New Leaders Named

Sep 7 2023

Tugce Bulut and Oliver May, the co-founders of London-based mobile intelligence platform Streetbees, have left the business. The company is now led former Chief Commercial Officer, Vidisha Gaglani, and previous Chief Technology Officer Sean O'Connell. More

Escalent Promotes for EVP Global Delivery Role

Sep 7 2023

US-based analytics and advisory firm Escalent, formerly Market Strategies International-Morpace, has promoted Arundhati Mehrotra to the role of Executive Vice President of Global Delivery. She is based in India. More

QualWorld Launches Pharma Expert Recruitment Unit

Sep 5 2023

In France, qual healthcare fieldwork specialist QualWorld has launched a new venture called Experts Advice, focused on the recruitment of established healthcare subject-matter experts on behalf of clients including financial institutions and startups. More

Cint Appoints ANZ Sales Lead

Sep 5 2023

Automated insight-gathering and sample management platform Cint has appointed former Kantar, Dynata and TikTok researcher Bella Tao as Head of Sales in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), based in Sydney. More

DiffusionData Names Americas MD

Sep 1 2023

Real-time data streaming and messaging solutions firm DiffusionData has appointed Scott Fink as Managing Director for the Americas, responsible for all customer and partner engagements across the US, Canada and Latin America. He is based in Illinois. More

Watermelon Launches Separate Operations Firm 'Calico'

Aug 31 2023

London MR and CX firm Watermelon Research has spun out a technology-focused operations agency called Calico, billed as a 'one-stop shop' for the operational needs of other insight firms. More

RSS Names Next President

Aug 31 2023

Venerable UK institution the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) has announced that Cambridge professor and former US Census Bureau employee Sir John Aston will be its next President, once Dr Andrew Garrett completes his term of office at the end of 2024. More

Former Qualtrics Exec Takes CRO Role at Alchemer

Aug 31 2023

Alchemer, the experience management and enterprise feedback tech company once known as SurveyGizmo, has appointed former Qualtrics and Oracle exec Brandon Hodges as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). More

Kantar Analytics India Names Parayil Principal

Aug 29 2023

Kantar has promoted Mary George Parayil to the position of Principal of Kantar Analytics, India. She is based in Bengaluru. More

Brian Jacobs to Advise MESH Experience

Aug 24 2023

Data, analytics, and insight consultancy MESH Experience has appointed media veteran Brian Jacobs as a Non-Executive Director focused on managing investor relations, as it looks to scale. More

Communities Specialist KLC Adds Two

Aug 23 2023

In Red Bank, NJ, custom online research communities specialist KL Communications (KLC) has hired Karen Duffy as Senior Director, Insights & Client Relations, and Berkeley Madison Lowe as Insights Technology and Operations Apprentice. More

UK Competition Authority Hires Data Chief

Aug 23 2023

In the UK, government body The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced three senior appointments, including Karen Croxson as Chief Data & Technology Insights Officer. More

Borderless Access Adds Four to Senior Sales Team

Aug 18 2023

Agile research solutions and panels firm Borderless Access has appointed James Robinson, Pradipta 'Paddy' Bhattacharjee, Ashok Veetal and Lauren Tuch as new members of its senior sales team in the US, UK and MENA regions. More

Panels Veteran Keirans Launches Own Firm

Aug 17 2023

In the US, long-time industry exec AJ Keirans has launched a consulting and field services company called Good Human Partners (GHP). More

New Agency Pegasus Hires Third Team Member

Aug 15 2023

In the UK, recently launched research and consultancy firm Pegasus Insight has appointed former Verve / BVA BDRC exec Chris Whitmore as Director, to help drive business growth. He is the third member of the new team. More

Brace Steps Down after Two Decades as MRBA Chair

Aug 14 2023

Ian Brace is to stand down as Chairman of UK market research industry charity the MRBA after twenty years, to be replaced by Motif's Virginia Monk. More

AI21 Hires ex-Databricks Exec to Lead US Expansion

Aug 11 2023

Israel-based generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM) specialist AI21 Labs has appointed former Databricks / Google exec Pankaj Dugar as Senior Vice President, Go-to-Market, and General Manager of North America. He is based near San Francisco. More

Burke Promotes for President and CCO Roles

Aug 10 2023

US research and training company Burke Inc. has promoted Tara Marotti to the role of company President, while John Thomas moves into her previous role as Chief Client Officer (CCO). More

Leger Divides Canada Territory into Three

Aug 10 2023

Canadian polling, MR and strategy firm Leger has created three new geographical divisions: Western, Central and Eastern Canada. More

Yext Names Chief Product Officer

Aug 10 2023

In New York, knowledge management firm Yext has appointed Tzi-Kei Wong as Chief Product Officer, leading the firm's innovation and digital experience platform strategy. More

CoLoop Debuts 'AI Copilot' for Qual Research

Aug 8 2023

In the UK, a group of AI sector specialists are launching a qualitative research analysis chatbot called CoLoop, through which researchers can upload interviews, ask questions and receive referenced answers which instantly link back to verbatim and audio / video evidence. More

Rapid Rise for New Ipsos India Digital Head

Aug 7 2023

Ipsos India has promoted Neha Munshi to the role of Country Lead, Ipsos Digital, with immediate effect. She joined the company as a Research Executive as recently as 2017. More

Noble Predictive Insights Names Chief of Research

Aug 7 2023

In the US, nonpartisan public opinion polling, MR and analytics firm Noble Predictive Insights has appointed election analysis specialist David Byler as Chief of Research. More

Research Partnership Adds Two to Senior US Team

Aug 4 2023

UK-based healthcare insights company Research Partnership has appointed Sue Wild as President, US Pharma, while Tom Donnelly joins as a Director in the US MedTech division. Both will be based in the firm's Fort Washington, PA offices. More

Funds, launch for Cold Chain BI Tool SnoFox

Aug 3 2023

New York-based cold chain sector business intelligence tool SnoFox has launched out of stealth with $4.5m of seed funding, which it will use to reach new customers in more markets across the US, and to hire new talent. More

Curtis Rejoins Kantar to Lead Analytics Practice

Aug 3 2023

In the UK, former Lifestream CEO Sam Curtis has returned to Kantar as Head of the Digital Analytics practice. More

Ignite Visibility Names Chief Data Officer

Aug 1 2023

San Diego-based full-service digital marketing firm Ignite Visibility has appointed Simon Poulton as Chief Data Officer, tasked with driving the launch of the firm's data services. More

New Chair for UK Clientside Body AURA

Jul 31 2023

AURA, the UK's association of clientside researchers, has a new Chair: Ruth Hinton has replaced Tim Steere who has led the organisation for four years. More

Wavemaker Names Three Practice Leaders

Jul 28 2023

WPP's consumer data specialist Wavemaker has announced that its Consultancy, Fast Growth and B2B Practices will be led by the three of its Global Client Presidents - Anna Hickey, Alastair Bannerman and Alex Altman, respectively. More

MDI Hires Merenkova to Build Standalone Europe Business

Jul 27 2023

Australia-based research agency Mobile Digital Insights (MDI) has hired former Behaviorally exec Inna Merenkova as Managing Director for Europe, charged with building a standalone MDI Europe business. She is based in London. More

Norstat Strengthens UK Hand with Panelbase Buy

Jul 25 2023

European data collection specialist Norstat has acquired UK company Panelbase, strengthening its position in Western Europe and adding around 370,000 adults to its UK panel. Panelbase's Paul Wealleans will head up the combined company as MD for Norstat UK & Ireland. More

Morning Consult Adds to FS Analyst Team

Jul 25 2023

Decision intelligence company Morning Consult has appointed Jaime Toplin as a Financial Services Analyst. More

Dynata Hires Mark Lepine to Lead APAC Business

Jul 24 2023

First-party data company Dynata has appointed former SSI MD Mark Lepine to lead its APAC business. He is based in Hong Kong. More

IAS Hires Product Management Leader

Jul 21 2023

Media measurement and optimization platform Integral Ad Science (IAS) has appointed Sam Cox as SVP of Product Management, based in New York City. More

Stravito Hires VP of Product

Jul 20 2023

Stockholm-based enterprise insights platform Stravito has appointed Vignesh Swaminathan as Vice President of Product, responsible for overseeing product innovation and growth, and with a specific focus on its recently introduced generative AI capabilities. More

Five Senior Promotions at Fast-Growing STRAT7

Jul 19 2023

UK-based strategic insight and customer analytics group STRAT7 has announced a number of key promotions to support its FY2024 growth strategy and serve global clients: including the promotion of Peter Kneale, currently Group MD of STRAT7 Incite, to a group level role, Strategy Director, STRAT7. More

Wavemaker Names Measurement and Analytics Chief

Jul 18 2023

WPP's consumer data specialist Wavemaker has promoted Premjeet Sodhi, currently its Chief Strategy Officer for India, to Global Head of Measurement and Analytics, based in New York. More

Scaleworks Buys B2B Marketing and Measurement Firm

Jul 17 2023

US venture equity firm Scaleworks has acquired b2b marketing optimisation specialist Full Circle Insights - not to be confused with panel and sample firm Full Circle Research. Go-to-market strategy expert Jason Ferrara will join Full Circle Insights as CEO. More

Precision Sample Boosts US Sales Team

Jul 17 2023

US firm Precision Sample has added Pete Aitkin and Jason Silver to its sales team as VP Client Development and Senior Director, Client Development respectively. More

Launch of Sandpiper Research & Insights

Jul 14 2023

Asia Pacific-based reputation and policy management specialist Sandpiper Group has launched a Research & Insights company, focused on supporting communications and public affairs practitioners and led by Craig Young as interim Managing Director. More

Ipsos Names Hanlon ESG Lead in US

Jul 14 2023

Ipsos has named Claire Hanlon as ESG Lead (Environmental, Social and corporate Governance) in the US, which it says will reinforce the company's commitment to insights framed by social and environmental considerations. More

Measure Protocol Names First Chief Revenue Officer

Jul 14 2023

UK-based consumer intelligence technology company Measure Protocol has appointed Christie Hartbarger as its first Chief Revenue Officer. She is based in Chicago. More

OpinionRoute Debuts Workflow Platform NavigatOR

Jul 14 2023

In the US, online survey operations company OpinionRoute has launched an enterprise-level workflow platform called NavigatOR, helping researchers to streamline processes and enhance data quality via a combination of tech and industry expertise. More

Senior Appointments for Video Data Firm IRIS.TV

Jul 14 2023

Video data platform IRIS.TV has promoted Rohan Castelino to CMO and appointed Jim Heinzen as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Both men will report directly to CEO and co-founder Field Garthwaite. More

Discuss Names EMEA & APAC Sales Director

Jul 14 2023

In London, video feedback platform Discuss has hired David Bailey for the newly created role of Sales Director, tasked with building business relationships in the EMEA and APAC regions. More

Ad Fontes Gets Funds, Names Berens Head of Insights

Jul 14 2023

Media bias intelligence specialist Ad Fontes Media has closed a $4.2m funding round, which it will use to fuel innovation in its solutions, and expand its team to 15 full-time core team members and 65 analysts. It has also appointed former IAB Editor-in-Chief Brad Berens as Head of Insights. More

Savanta Expands to Mexico, Hires in US

Jul 13 2023

Next15's data, MR and advisory company Savanta has expanded to Mexico, where it has appointed recent JD Power exec Erika Alfaro as a Director. The firm has also hired Casey Ford, Carolyn Beschner and Jiachen (Jackie) Zhang as Research Analysts in the USA. More

Full Circle Research Names Senior Business Unit Leader

Jul 13 2023

In the US, panel and sample firm Full Circle Research has appointed long-time Dynata exec Tasha Keehler as Senior Business Unit Leader, based in Texas. More

CleverTap Names Chief Revenue Officer

Jul 13 2023

In India, customer lifecycle and user retention platform CleverTap has appointed Sidharth Pisharoti as Chief Revenue Officer, tasked with driving growth across India, META and Asia Pacific. More

Basis Health Adds Two in US

Jul 13 2023

In the US, life sciences strategy and insight consultancy Basis Health has appointed former ZS Associates execs Mark Rushek as a Senior Director and Caleb Yoder as a Senior Executive. They are both based in the Chicago area. More

Shapiro+Raj Opens Dedicated Technology Practice

Jul 11 2023

Brand and marketing insights company Shapiro+Raj has opened a dedicated Technology practice, headed by long-time tech industry researcher Scott Swigart, with support from a team of eight tech-domain researchers. More

Discuss Hires Qualtrics' Thomson as VP of Engineering

Jul 11 2023

In the US, video feedback platform Discuss has appointed former Qualtrics exec Jesse Thomson as Vice President of Engineering, responsible for continuing development of its People Experience Platform. More

Singham in Return to Yonder

Jul 6 2023

In the UK, Daniel Singham has returned to fieldwork and data collection business Yonder Data Solutions to take up the newly created role of Commercial Director. More

Long-time Kantar Exec Named Freemavens co-MD

Jul 4 2023

In London, marketing group MSQ has appointed long-time Kantar exec Eleanor Lloyd-Malcolm as co-Managing Director of its data-driven consultancy, Freemavens. More

Unlimited Opens B2B Specialist Division

Jul 4 2023

UK-based marcoms group UNLIMITED has launched a division called Unlimited B2B, bringing together the specialist strengths of its comms and marketing agencies Nelson Bostock and TMW Business, to helps clients improve conversion through every stage of the buying journey. More

Day One Strategy Names Global Head of Operations

Jul 4 2023

In London, healthcare consulting and market research firm Day One Strategy has appointed former Ipsos exec Joel Jitell as Global Head of Operations. More

OvationMR Co-founder Jim Whaley Joins MRII Board

Jul 4 2023

In the US, nonprofit organization the Market Research Institute International (MRII) has added Globalpark and OvationMR co-founder Jim Whaley to its Board of Directors. More

Hires and Promotions for Bryter

Jul 3 2023

In the UK, insight consultancy Bryter has hired Robert Downer as Senior Insight Consultant and Charlie Wood as Associate Insight Director, both in its Technology and Gaming team; along with four promotions in its healthcare team. More

RONIN Hires Terry Sweeney as Head of North America

Jun 29 2023

UK-based business, healthcare and tech sector researcher RONIN International has appointed Terry Sweeney as Head of North America. More

Regan to Leave the Research Society after Twenty Years

Jun 23 2023

In Australia, professional membership body The Research Society has announced that Julie Regan is retiring from her position as QPR Manager and Managing Editor of the industry body's publication, Research News Live. After nearly twenty years with the organisation, her final day will be July 5th. More

Kantar Hires for Media Role in Singapore

Jun 22 2023

In Singapore, Kantar has hired long-time Nielsen exec Kartikeya (Kartik) Varma for the dual role of Head of Creative and Media, Singapore, and Head of Media, APAC. More

Change of CFO for ISG

Jun 22 2023

In the US, tech research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has announced that CFO Humberto 'Bert' Alfonso is to retire in August to devote more time to family matters. He will be succeeded by Michael Sherrick. More

New Chief Exec for Royal Statistical Society

Jun 21 2023

In the UK, statistics and data professional membership body The Royal Statistical Society has appointed Dr Sarah Cumbers, currently the Evidence and Insights Director at Lloyd's Register Foundation, as its new Chief Executive from September. More

Human8 Adds New Partners as Acquired Firm CEOs Exit

Jun 20 2023

Ghent, Belgium-based insight consultancy Human8 has announced the appointment of eleven new partners - it now has 36 worldwide. Meanwhile the founders / co-founders of three companies it previously acquired - Join The Dots, Columinate and Direction First - are stepping down. More

DoubleVerify Opens in Three Asian Markets

Jun 20 2023

Digital media measurement, data and analytics platform DoubleVerify (DV) is launching business operations in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, promising more local support for a growing client base across Southeast Asia. More

WPP's Wavemaker Adds Three to Global Growth Team

Jun 19 2023

WPP's consumer data specialist Wavemaker has expanded its Global Growth team with the appointment of Natalie Yorke as Global Growth Partner based in London; Lynne Reilly as Chief Growth Officer in the Americas, and Natalia Lopez as Head of Growth for Latin America. More

DrivenIQ Fills Out C-Suite

Jun 16 2023

In the US, audience data and ad tech firm DrivenIQ has appointed Samantha Lee as COO, TJ Ceballos as Chief Commercial Officer, and James Dunay as Chief Technology Officer. In addition, Jamie Solis has been named Head of Content. More

Board Promotions and New MDs for BVA BDRC

Jun 15 2023

Consumer insight consultancy BVA BDRC has promoted Lucy Watts, James Myring and James Bland to MD roles, overseeing the Financial and B2B, Media, and 'On the Move' divisions, respectively. The firm has also promoted Richard Stevenson and Kiran Kuttappa-Gold to its Board. More

Acxiom Hires Hammerman as Cloud Growth SVP

Jun 13 2023

In the US, customer intelligence company Acxiom has appointed former Adobe exec Judith Hammerman as Senior Vice President of Cloud Growth. More

Basis Health Hires in New York

Jun 12 2023

Strategy and insight consultancy Basis has appointed Rory Luk as a Manager in its New York-based health division. More

Insights Sector Marketing Firm Growgetter Hires Two

Jun 9 2023

In the US, data, insights and analytics sector growth marketing firm Growgetter has appointed Felicia Coppola as Account Director and Christoph Trappe as Director of Content Strategy. More

US Husband and Wife Team Launch The Qual Recruiter

Jun 8 2023

In the US, long-time MR sector exec Andrew Postell and his wife Lisa have launched a company called The Qual Recruiter, specializing in providing both B2B and consumer respondents for qualitative research studies. More

New MR Language Services Firm Launches in US

Jun 8 2023

In the US, linguist Fernando Castro has launched a company called New England Language Services, to help market research agencies and strategy consultancies interview and understand multicultural audiences for the brands they serve. More

Ipsos India Names Jyoti Malladi MD, Research

Jun 6 2023

Ipsos has promoted Jyoti Malladi to the role of Managing Director, Research, in India, where she is responsible for business management, driving audience measurement business strategy. She will also oversee the setting up of a media analytics hub supporting the entire APAC region. More

Roots Research Hires Head of Business Development

May 26 2023

Former Schlesinger Group VP Kasia Churchill has joined Brighton, UK-based fieldwork and research services provider Roots Research, as Head of Business Development. More

Senior Hire for Workplace Analytics Firm SWOOP

May 26 2023

Australia-based digital workplace analytics provider SWOOP Analytics has appointed Gemma Saint as Director of Customer Success and Growth in North America. More

New CEO for Data Sharing Platform Narrative

May 23 2023

New York-based data collaboration platform Narrative has appointed Tim Mahlman as Chief Executive Officer, replacing company founder Nick Jordan who is moving to a new role within the company. More

Stravito Names Lloyd Yoo Head of North America

May 23 2023

Stockholm-based enterprise insights platform Stravito has promoted Lloyd Yoo to the role of Head of North America, with American brands accounting for around 40% of the company's business. More

Rep Data Appoints SVP of Research

May 23 2023

In the US, data collection company Rep Data has appointed Steven Snell as Senior Vice President of Research. More

ESOMAR Extends Bretcha DG Role

May 22 2023

Following the announcement on Friday of the imminent departure of CEO Parves Khan, ESOMAR says it will extend Joaquim Bretcha's interim tenure as Director General to September 2024, helping to provide continuity. More

ESOMAR CEO to Depart

May 19 2023

Global trade association ESOMAR is to lose the services of CEO Parves Khan, who has announced she will leave at the end of June, and will focus on charitable and non-exec work before taking up a new as-yet unannounced role. She will also join a new ESOMAR AI Taskforce. More

Tech Target Insight Group Expands to EMEA and APAC

May 19 2023

B2B tech purchase intent data firm TechTarget has announced that its Enterprise Strategy Group has expanded to EMEA and APAC, welcoming Brian McKenna and Aaron Tan as Regional Directors of Analyst Services for the two territories, respectively. More

ClearSale Promotes for CEO Position

May 19 2023

In Brazil, business intelligence provider ClearSale has promoted Eduardo Mônaco to the role of Chief Executive Officer, replacing Bernardo Lustosa who will continue his involvement with the firm as a shareholder and advisor. More

Former Kantar Marketer Ralph Risk Launches Own Agency

May 18 2023

In London, long-time Kantar marketer Ralph Risk has launched a consultancy called R.R. Marketing, offering expertise in marketing strategy, digital, events promotion, public relations and marketing communications. More

Alation Expands to UK and India, Hires CFO and CMO

May 17 2023

In the US, enterprise data intelligence provider Alation has opened new offices in London, UK, and Chennai, India, while appointing Jill Woodworth as Chief Financial Officer and David Chao as Chief Marketing Officer. More

Medallia Names New Finance and Technology Chiefs

May 16 2023

Customer and employee experience specialist Medallia has appointed Dan Madden as Chief Financial Officer and Robert Baca as Chief Technology Officer. More

Burke Inc. Promotes Strunk to Chief Operating Officer

May 16 2023

US research and training company Burke Inc. has promoted Ken Strunk to the role of COO, responsible for all research operations, ensuring the talent and resources across the organization are aligned to match client and business needs. More

New CFO for Digital Experience Analyst Contentsquare

May 16 2023

Digital experience analyst Contentsquare has appointed Benoit Fouilland as Chief Financial Officer, based in Geneva, Switzerland. More

Walr Hires Client Service Leader

May 15 2023

London-based research tech company Walr has appointed former System1 General Manager Stefan Heidenreich as Head of Key Accounts. More

New North of England Office for Bilendi & respondi

May 12 2023

MR sector digital services provider Bilendi & respondi has appointed Tim Corrigan to lead a new sales team, based in a new office in the north of England. More

DJS Promotes in Glasgow and Kent

May 11 2023

North of England firm DJS Research has promoted Alex Belcher to Associate Director, based in Glasgow, and Anna Hegarty to Senior Research Manager based in Kent. More

CXM Platform Sprinklr Opens Office in Gurgaon

May 9 2023

Customer experience management (CXM) platform Sprinklr has expanded its presence in India, with the opening of an office in Gurgaon's business district. The firm plans to hire 400 new engineers for the new office by the end of the summer, and add more than 200 interns this month. More

EX Firm Simpplr Names First Chief Data Scientist

May 9 2023

Employee experience (EX) platform Simpplr has appointed former Brandwatch exec Aykut Firat as its first Chief Data Scientist. More

Cision Creates AI Strategy Executive Director Role

May 5 2023

In the US, media intelligence specialist Cision has promoted Antony Cousins to the newly created role of Executive Director of AI Strategy. More

Healthcare Researcher Integro Hires Former Basis Execs

May 4 2023

In the US, full-service pharmaceutical and healthcare insights agency Integro has appointed former Basis execs Marisha Johnson and Paolo Luciano as Directors. More

Ex-Kantar Health Global CEO Cooke to Advise Apollo

May 4 2023

Former Kantar Health Global CEO Lynnette Cooke has joined the Strategic Advisory Board of Apollo Intelligence, which provides data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries. More

Christopher Barnes Named First Escalent President

May 3 2023

In the US, analytics and advisory firm Escalent has promoted Christopher Barnes to the role of President, responsible for leading a global team of execs to grow their sectors; build relationships with clients; and identify opportunities for investment, partnerships and alliances. More

Sky Group Exec Named as Kantar Media Global CEO

May 2 2023

Sky Group's Chief Business Officer Patrick Béhar is joining Kantar Media in September as Global Chief Executive. He will take over from Chris Allen, who has led the exec team since 2022 and will now focus exclusively on his role as Global CFO. More

Basis Health Adds Four New Hires in US

May 2 2023

London-based strategy and insight consultancy Basis has appointed Kelsey Fredrick as Operations Director; Josh Tahan as a Director; Sakina Jivanji as Senior Research Executive; and Jane Platt as Research Executive in its Basis Health division in the US. More

Empower Translate Names First Chief Revenue Officer

May 2 2023

UK-based insight industry language specialist Empower Translate has appointed Jonny Bates as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), responsible for all revenue generation processes within the agency. The firm has also hired Adina Salant as Vendor Manager, based in Romania. More

Tasneem Ali Named Head of Ipsos Synthesio UK

Apr 28 2023

Ipsos exec Tasneem Ali has joined the group's AI-enabled social media intelligence business Ipsos Synthesio as its Head in the UK. More

B2B Specialist NewtonX Names New Revenue Chief

Apr 28 2023

In the US, AI-powered B2B insights agency NewtonX has appointed tech industry exec Tim Bruno as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). More

Rep Data Hires and Promotes for SVP of Sales Roles

Apr 28 2023

In the US, data collection company Rep Data has appointed Anna Pezzulli and promoted Joel Nelson, both to the position of Senior Vice President of Sales. More

IFF Research Promotes Eleven in UK

Apr 27 2023

In the UK, full-service social and MR agency IFF Research has promoted eleven of its employees, including Marc Cranney to Research Director. More

MTM Hires Two Practice Leaders and Head of UX Research

Apr 27 2023

In London, research and strategy consultancy MTM has appointed Jonathan Stone as Director and Head of its Technology & Telco practice; Becky Ferguson as Director and Head of the Media & Advertising practice; and Michael Thompson for the newly created role of Head of UX Research. More

QuMind Appoints Head of Research

Apr 27 2023

UK-based consumer intelligence platform QuMind has appointed Ian Ralph as Head of Research, with responsibility for building a Centre of Excellence for MR and insight techniques. More

Sago Promotes for Chief Product and Technology Roles

Apr 27 2023

US-based international data collection and research tech company Sago has promoted Steve Mast to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer and Carlo Marcelino to Chief Technology Officer, replacing Troy Anderson who has left the company. The firm was previously known as the Schlesinger Group. More

Kantar Hires Merkle's Hutchinson as CMO, Insights for NA

Apr 25 2023

Kantar has appointed long-time Merkle exec Erin Hutchinson as Chief Marketing Officer, Insights, North America. More

Delineate Re-hires Tony Pelham as Commercial Director

Apr 20 2023

UK-based insights and data firm Delineate has announced the return of its former Business Development Director Tony Pelham to the company as Commercial Director. More

Sorrell Undergoing Further Treatment after Surgery

Apr 18 2023

Sir Martin Sorrell, founder and Executive Chairman of digital advertising, marketing and technology services company S4 Capital, is undergoing 'further preventative treatment' following keyhole surgery in February to remove a tumour. More

Kadence Hires Former FA Insight Leader

Apr 18 2023

Global MR agency Kadence International has appointed former Football Association (FA) insight leader Harriet Jowett as Insights Director and Head of People and Culture. She is based in the UK. More

Meltwater Launches Enterprise Intelligence Suite in APAC

Apr 18 2023

Social media intelligence and analytics specialist Meltwater has launched its Enterprise Intelligence suite of tools in the APAC region. The firm has also hired two senior execs as part of its 'enterprise push'. More

Human8 Moves Thompson for MENA Expansion

Apr 18 2023

Consumer insight provider Human8, until recently known as InSites Consulting, has expanded its services to the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, where Senior Business Director Kurt Thompson will lead activies from Dubai, UAE. More

Shapiro+Raj Names Five Leaders

Apr 17 2023

Brand and marketing insights company Shapiro+Raj has appointed Carrie McDowell as Director, Quant Operations; Adam Weil as Director, Life Sciences; Samantha DuBois as Director, Strategy; and Jaspal Singh as Director of People. Meanwhile Carol Tobler is promoted to Senor Director, Marcoms. More

Shakespeare to Leave YouGov CEO Role

Apr 14 2023

YouGov has appointed Meta Platforms exec Steve Hatch as Chief Executive Officer from 1st August. He will take over from co-founder Stephan Shakespeare, who will become Non-Executive Chair, replacing Roger Parry. More

Healthcare Specialist Apollo Adds Two to Senior Team

Apr 14 2023

Apollo Intelligence, which provides data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, has appointed Kelley Schudy as Chief Global Commercial Officer, while Chris Mars joins as EVP of Sales for its InCrowd subsidiary. More

Ipsos Promotes for Creative Excellence Leadership Role

Apr 13 2023

Ipsos has promoted Pedr Howard to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Head of its Creative Excellence team in the US. More

Qual Recruitment Firm Focus Insite Promotes Five

Apr 11 2023

In the US, qual MR recruitment specialist Focus Insite has promoted Stephanie Tatum to Director of the Consumer Division, Elisa Garcia and Ruth Lasley to Project Manager, and Haley McInturff and Sarah Smith to Assistant Project Manager. More

Ipsos to Add Two to Board of Directors

Apr 5 2023

Ipsos is planning to add two new members to its Board of Directors - Àngels Martín Muñoz, currently General Manager for Olympics at Atos; and Florence Parly, former Minister of the French Army. Their appointment is subject to a vote at the firm's AGM on 15th May. More

Kantar's Ad Intelligence Brand Vivvix Names CCO

Apr 5 2023

In New York, Kantar's recently formed ad intelligence business Vivvix has appointed Matt Young as Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for all global revenue, customer success and commercial operations. More

Delineate CEO Passes Baton Back to Founder

Apr 3 2023

Ben Leet has stepped down as CEO of UK-based insights and data firm Delineate, with former CEO and company founder James 'JT' Turner resuming the role. More

MACH Vendor Specialist Hires, Launches New Division

Apr 3 2023

In Amsterdam, international branding agency The BaaS Company has appointed Sonja Keerl as Associate Partner and Director of a new go-to-market practice (GTM). This will help B2B tech scale-ups with their product value proposition, target audience definition and competitive analysis. More

Senior Promotions for Mindshare UK

Apr 3 2023

Mindshare UK has appointed Alexis Faulkner as Chief Transformation Officer, leading the group's Insights, Technology and Analytics and Digital Planning teams; and Richard Kelly as Chief Solutions Officer. Both are new roles. More

Merkle Names New ANZ Chief

Mar 30 2023

Data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has promoted Steve Yurisich to the role of Chief Executive Officer for Australia and New Zealand, as John Riccio moves to the position of APAC CEO. More

Prescient Adds Three to Medical Center of Excellence

Mar 29 2023

London-based biopharma product strategy consultancy Prescient Healthcare Group has added three Directors to its Medical Center of Excellence: Michaela Scheiner, Navi Singh Parmar and Sanam Sikander-Rehman. More

Signoi Co-founder Jeavons Named Eyes4Research NED

Mar 23 2023

Signoi co-founder and long-time industry exec Andrew Jeavons has joined US-headquartered off- and online data collection agency Eyes4Research as a Non-Executive Director (NED). He is based in the UK and starts the new role next week. More

Funding and New CEO for Business Data Exchange Adeptia

Mar 23 2023

B2B data integration and business data exchange Adeptia has raised $65m in funding, led by growth equity firm PSG, whose Senior Advisor Vance Loiselle has been named CEO of Adeptia. Loiselle replaces Lou Ennuso, who will remain Head of Strategy and Executive Chairman. More

Former System1 Leaders Seek to Replace Chairman

Mar 20 2023

Two former senior execs of marketing and MR consultancy System1, former CEO Stefan Barden and ex-CFO James Geddes, are calling for board changes including the retirement of Rupert Howell as Chairman and NED, and the moving of founder John Kearon into an NED role. More

Comscore Launches Dedicated Programmatic Arm

Mar 17 2023

Comscore has launched a dedicated programmatic targeting division called 'Proximic by Comscore', which will provide end users with access to more than 2,600 predictive, ID-less audiences and content-level solutions across CTV, linear, digital, DOOH and audio. More

2CV Promotes Noble to Head of Quant

Mar 17 2023

In the UK, consumer and B2B agency 2CV has promoted Ruth Noble to the role of Head of Quantitative Research; while Hannah Davies will now lead the Life & Style division and James Maxfield the Financial Services division. More

Indico Labs Hires Product Director and Head of Sales

Mar 17 2023

London-based MR data visualization and PowerPoint automation specialist Indico Labs has appointed former Streetbees exec Joel Miller as Strategic Product Director and ex-Nielsen VP Dimitra Spiliotopoulou as Head of Sales. More

Ray Poynter Named Next ESOMAR Council President

Mar 16 2023

Global insight and data membership organisation ESOMAR has elected Ray Poynter as its 2023-2024 Council President, replacing Kristin Luck of ScaleHouse, who has completed her two-year term. More

Day One Hires Oncology Experts McDonald and McConnell

Mar 16 2023

In the UK, healthcare MR firm Day One Strategy has appointed oncology specialists Jo McDonald, as a Partner, and Gemma McConnell as Research Director. More

2CV Promotes for US Lead Roles

Mar 14 2023

Consumer and B2B agency 2CV has promoted Karine Pepin to SVP and Head of Quant, and Amy Spencer to SVP and Head of Qual. The pair are based in San Francisco, and now jointly lead the firm's US offices. More

Leger Integrates Ressac to Form Leger DGTL

Mar 13 2023

Canadian polling, MR and strategy provider Leger has launched a research-driven digital performance agency called Leger DGTL, integrating its performance measurement agency Ressac in the process. More

New Canberra MD for Pollinate and Parent

Mar 13 2023

In Australia, strategic consultancy The Influence Group has appointed Shannon Kenna as Managing Director of the Canberra offices of both its research and brand strategy business Pollinate and the group as a whole. More

Opinium CEO Endersby to Serve as MRS Chair

Mar 9 2023

In the UK, Opinium CEO James Endersby has been elected as Chair Designate of the Market Research Society (MRS). He starts the role next month, and will replace Zappi SVP Sinead Jefferies as Chair twelve months later. More

Obituary: Prevision Research Founder Martin Walls

Mar 9 2023

Martin Walls, the founder and former Managing Director of B2B data collection business Prevision Research, died on Friday 24th February at the age of 68, after a lengthy battle with cancer. More

Philip Ryan Named Ipsos Strategy3 US Managing Partner

Mar 7 2023

In New York, Ipsos' brand and marketing advisory unit Strategy3 has promoted Philip Ryan to the role of US Managing Partner, and Service Line Head. More

AMS Hires Testifying Survey Expert

Mar 7 2023

In the US, Applied Marketing Science (AMS) has hired academic Dr Tao Sun as Testifying Survey Expert, tasked with providing survey evidence and expert testimony on matters related to trademark and 'trade dress' infringement, false and deceptive advertising, and class action litigation. More

Former Future Thinking CEO Jon Priest to Chair IFF

Mar 3 2023

Jon Priest, SPA co-founder and former CEO of Future Thinking, has joined the Board of full service social and market research agency IFF Research, in the role of Non-Executive Chair. More

Accenture Song Hires Global Capabilities Head

Mar 3 2023

In New York, CX and analytics business Accenture Song has hired former R/GA leader Sean Lyons, in a new role heading up its global capabilities. He takes up the position in May. More

Kantar Hires Senior Partner in Consulting Practice

Mar 2 2023

Kantar has appointed former Interbrand CEO Simon Bailey as Senior Partner in its Consulting practice, advising clients on commercial and creative strategy. More

Senior Shuffle for Ipsos India

Mar 2 2023

Ipsos India is making three changes to its leadership team from the beginning of April, including moving Vincy Jathanna to the newly created role of Vice President of Operations. More

New CEO for Medallia as Stretch Retires

Mar 1 2023

Customer and employee experience specialist Medallia has appointed Joe Tyrrell as CEO, replacing Leslie Stretch who is retiring and transitioning into an advisory role at the company. More

QuestionPro Buys to Expand Healthcare Business

Feb 28 2023

US survey software and solutions firm QuestionPro has acquired Pundit Consultantz, a healthcare innovation and go-to-market commercialization consultancy based in Chicago. Pundit's founder and CEO Arti Bedi Pullins becomes QuestionPro's President and Chief Healthcare Officer. More

Savanta Adds Two to Board

Feb 28 2023

Savanta has promoted Danielle Rodriguez to Chief Commercial Officer and Mark Martins to Chief Services Officer, both with seats on the firm's global Board and both retaining existing roles and responsibilities in addition. More

Annalect Cuts Senior Sydney Staff

Feb 28 2023

Omnicom-owned data and analytics firm Annalect has lost its ANZ CEO Clement Tsang and COO Matthew Nolan: both roles were reportedly cut as part of wider restructuring of the business. More

Grenville Returns to Angus Reid in EVP Research Role

Feb 27 2023

In Toronto, Canada, opinion researcher the Angus Reid Group has appointed Andrew Grenville as Executive Vice President of Research. More

Melbourne Office and Hires for Verve

Feb 27 2023

Verve, which focuses on culture, communities and 'smart digital research', has launched a 'hub' in Melbourne, Australia and appointed Christina Tonkes to lead it as Senior Director. Meanwhile Mirjam Grari joins the team in Sydney. More

HyphaMetrics Hires Former Comscore CCO as CEO

Feb 24 2023

Media behavior analyst HyphaMetrics has appointed former Comscore Chief Commercial Officer Chris Wilson as its new Chief Executive, to lead the next phase of the company's growth and expansion strategy. He replaces co-founder Joanna Drews, who is now company President. More

Analytic Partners Names SVP, Customer Engagement

Feb 24 2023

US company Analytic Partners has appointed Dave Rodrigues as Senior Vice President for Customer Engagement, based in Miami. More

Walr Names COO and CFO as Fraser Steps Back

Feb 22 2023

'Data creation' platform Walr has appointed former Savanta EVP Peter Flower as Chief Operating Officer, while Tariq Badar joins as Chief Financial Officer. Meanwhile co-founder Patrick Fraser is stepping back from the day-to-day running of the firm, but will remain a Non-Executive Director. More

WIRe Names New Advisory Board Members

Feb 22 2023

Non-profit organization Women In Research (WIRe) has appointed four members to its 2023 Advisory Board - Jo Brockhurst, Shazia Ginai, Damon Jones and Cherie Leonard. More

Burke Promotes Webster for New CTO Role

Feb 21 2023

US research and training company Burke, Inc. has promoted Mike Webster for the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer, after more than 28 years with the business. More

Russell Adds Alligator MD Title

Feb 21 2023

BVA BDRC subsidiary Alligator Digital has named Paul Russell Managing Director. He is already MD of sister company Perspective Research Services. More

Delineate Promotes Five after Doubling Headcount

Feb 21 2023

Insights and data firm Delineate has promoted five of its team, following continued growth which has seen its headcount double in the last six months. This includes Francisco DeLaTorre, who will now lead the newly created Research Operations function. More

New Global Structure for InSites Consulting

Feb 20 2023

Communities specialist InSites Consulting has announced an expansion of its Executive Committee and the appointment of a first Chief Growth Officer - Managing Partner Tom De Ruyck. More

Rep Data Promotes for Chief Revenue Officer Role

Feb 16 2023

In the US, data collection company Rep Data has promoted Ryan Rothe to the role of Chief Revenue Officer, to lead revenue-generating activities including new business development, client relations, marketing, and RevOps. More

EssenceMediacom Names Senior Hong Kong Leaders

Feb 14 2023

GroupM's new data / audience planning agency EssenceMediacom has appointed Silas Ho as MD in Hong Kong and Anthony Lau as Managing Partner there, with a focus on formulating the agency's business development strategy. More

AppNexus Founder Joins LiveRamp Board

Feb 14 2023

Brian O'Kelley, the co-founder of ad targeting tech specialist AppNexus, has been appointed to the Board of data collaboration platform LiveRamp. More

Launch for US Healthcare Agency Integro

Feb 13 2023

In the US, three former execs of Hall & Partners and Basis Health - Nicola Harte, Scott Kressner and Soumya Roy - have opened a healthcare-focused insights business called Integro. More

Discuss Hires Former Pollfish Exec as CFO

Feb 13 2023

In the US, experience platform Discuss has appointed former Pollfish CFO Jeff Tagliabue as Chief Financial Officer. More

Former NatCen CEO Among New Statistics Authority NEDs

Feb 13 2023

The UK Statistics Authority has appointed three new Non-Executive Director members (NEDs), including former NatCen CEO Penny Young. Each will serve a four-year term, ending on 12th February 2027. More

Kristin Masoud Returns to C Space Health as VP, MD

Feb 10 2023

In the US, Kristin Masoud has returned to online community specialist C Space as Vice President, Managing Director of its Health division. She replaces Corey Schwartz, who had held the role for the past nine years. More

Kada Research Expands Management Team

Feb 7 2023

In the UK, economic consultancy Kada Research has expanded its management team, with the appointment of education sector specialist Laura Lane as Associate Director. More

CrowdLab Founder Joins Firefish as Head of Innovation

Feb 6 2023

London-based strategic insight consultancy Firefish has appointed Richard Owen as Group Head of Innovation, with a seat on its Board. More

Promotions and Hire for Research Defender

Feb 6 2023

In the US, data quality and anti-fraud software platform Research Defender has promoted Teal Canady to Vice President of Technology, and Dan Fletcher to Vice President of Operations. The company has also appointed Josh Roberts as an Operations Analyst. More

C Space Names DEI Officer, Hires Three Consultants

Feb 6 2023

Online community specialist C Space has promoted Kisha Payton to the newly created role of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, while Claire Kennard, Andy Fitzgibbons and Neha Mittal join the company's Senior Consultancy EMEA team. More

Freelancer Network Future Studio Launches

Feb 2 2023

In the UK two former employees of qual firm The Sound, James McLintock and Stuart Knapman, have founded a network called the Future Studio, comprising nine independent insight, strategy and innovation specialists who are already working with agencies and clients in the UK, US and LATAM. More

Sample Answers Names Cawley MD, Moves to St Albans

Feb 2 2023

UK-based sampling agency Sample Answers has promoted Martin Cawley to the role of Managing Director, and relocated its offices to St Albans in Hertfordshire. More

NatCen Names Crime, Justice and Equalities Execs

Feb 2 2023

In the UK, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has appointed Joe Caluori as Director of Crime, Justice and Equalities, while Nathan Hudson takes on the role of Deputy Director of Equalities. More

PureSpectrum Hires Leader for ANZ Client Relations

Jan 30 2023

In Sydney, online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed online research veteran Chris Mawn as ANZ Director of Clients. More

Big Village Hires VP Client Development

Jan 27 2023

Big Village, the ad tech and data company formerly known as ENGINE, has appointed Jeron Hernandez as VP Client Development, based in Chicago. More

MM-Eye Becomes Employee-Owned

Jan 26 2023

In the UK, research agency MM-Eye has become employee-owned, with everyone in the business having a say in how it is run, and a share in future profits. Meg Rudman-Walsh, a Research Director who has worked at MM-Eye for eight years, will be the first Employee Trustee. More

New CEO for Media and Analytics Consultancy Adswerve

Jan 26 2023

Digital media and analytics consultancy Adswerve has appointed Roger Berdusco as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Clint Tasset, who will remain on the company's Board of Directors. More

Senior Promotions at Ipsos India

Jan 26 2023

Ipsos India has promoted six members of its team, including Pallavi Mathur Lal to the role of Senior Director, Content and Communications; and Madhurima Bhatia to Media Engagement and Partnerships Lead for India and the Asia Pacific region (excluding Greater China). More

Kantar Insights Promotes in Singapore and Malaysia

Jan 26 2023

Kantar has promoted Jane Ng and Paromeeta (Paro) Mathur Banerjee to General Managers of its Insights division in Singapore and Malaysia, respectively. More

Allant Group Appoints Fisher as President and CEO

Jan 24 2023

In the US, customer journey development and management specialist The Allant Group has appointed Michael Fisher as President and Chief Executive Officer. More

Sam Grey Promoted to MD at i-view London

Jan 24 2023

In the UK, market research viewing facility and meeting space i-view London has promoted Sam Grey to the role of Managing Director. More

Walr Hires Former Forsta Exec for Sales Head Role

Jan 23 2023

UK-based research technology platform Walr has appointed former Forsta exec Penelope Bloom as Head of Enterprise Sales. More

GroupM Hires Braybrook for Acceleration ANZ Launch

Jan 23 2023

WPP's investment arm GroupM has appointed former MediaMonks exec Tom Braybrook as Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand, leading the local launch of its data and tech consulting business 'Acceleration'. More

Long-time NatCen Exec Caroline Turley Joins BMG

Jan 20 2023

In the UK, full service agency BMG Research has appointed long-time NatCen exec Caroline Turley as Client Leadership Director. More

Five Promotions at Alligator Digital

Jan 20 2023

BVA BDRC subsidiary Alligator Digital has promoted Maria Butylina to the role of Client Services Director, working alongside Jerry Flynn, the firm's Programming Director. Four other promotions have recently been announced. More

Tarrant Moves to Chairman at BVA BDRC, Costin to CEO

Jan 19 2023

In the UK, consumer insight consultancy BVA BDRC has appointed Matt Costin as Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Cris Tarrant who takes the position of Chairman. Meanwhile Caroline Ahmed has been named Chief Commercial Officer. More

Cambiar Hires Kahren Kersten as Equity Partner

Jan 19 2023

US-based MR industry change management consultancy Cambiar has appointed Kahren Kersten as an Equity Partner, thereby expanding its offer to include UX, design and innovation agencies and functions. More

Kantar Promotes Commercial and Sustainability Leaders

Jan 19 2023

In Australia, Kantar has expanded its Commercial and Sustainability leadership teams with four senior appointments. Ryan France is increasing his brand strategy role to lead the company's Sustainability practice, while Kim Ruyten will implement the company's ESG capability. More

InSites Buys Happy Thinking People

Jan 17 2023

Global online communities specialist InSites Consulting has acquired Munich-based MR and innovation consultancy Happy Thinking People, for an undisclosed sum. More

GeoPoll Names First Chief Research Officer in US

Jan 17 2023

In the US, mobile survey platform GeoPoll has hired long-time RTI International exec Charles Lau as its first Chief Research Officer. More

Veridata Insights Promotes Four in US

Jan 17 2023

Texas-based data collection firm Veridata Insights has promoted Katie Ozdemir to the role of President of Global Qualitative Solutions, Natalie Clancy to VP of Operations, Nathaniel Cuellar to Project Manager, and Michael Nichols to Operations Team Lead. More

Branding Science Names Gryniewicz President in US

Jan 17 2023

Branding Science Group has promoted Jo Gryniewicz to the role of President of the company in the US. More

Walr Hires Lamia Lee for AsiaPac Expansion

Jan 17 2023

UK-based 'data creation' platform Walr has expanded in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of Lamia Lee as General Manager, tasked with heading up its operations in the region. She is based in Sydney, Australia. More

Think HQ Hires Head of Strategy and Research

Jan 16 2023

In Melbourne, purpose-driven communications agency Think HQ has appointed former Bank of Australia strategy leader Fiona Nixon as Head of Strategy and Research. More

AMS Names Litigation Survey Expert

Jan 16 2023

In the US, research firm Applied Marketing Science (AMS) has named Patricia (Patty) Yanes a Testifying Survey Expert, acting as an authority in applying conjoint analysis as a basis for damages models in class actions. More

Former Momentive EVP Named Poppulo President and COO

Jan 13 2023

In the US, former Momentive / SurveyMonkey exec Samantha Bufton has joined workplace experience and employee comms software company Poppulo as President and Chief Operating Officer, while Eoin Byrne joins as Chief People Officer. More

Unilever's BV Pradeep to Advise Borderless Access

Jan 13 2023

Long-time Unilever insights leader BV Pradeep has joined the global advisory team of digital MR products and solutions company Borderless Access, with a remit to help the company design strategies for acquiring and expanding its client base. More

Proactive Worldwide Co-founder Retires

Jan 12 2023

Gary Maag, CEO of market intelligence company Proactive Worldwide (PWW), has retired from the company he co-founded 27 years ago with David Kalinowski. More

Real-Time MR Firm Glimpse Adds Lucid's Popovich as CRO

Jan 12 2023

In New York, self-service, real-time insights platform Glimpse has appointed long-time Lucid exec Jay Popovich as Chief Revenue Officer; Adam Bai as Chief Strategy and Client Service Officer and Karen Strauss as a part-time Strategic Consultant. More

KS&R Promotes Three Long-term Employees

Jan 11 2023

US-based strategic consultancy and MR firm KS&R has promoted long-term employees Jen Longo, Brian St. Onge and Lindsay Campbell to the position of Director. More

Kantar Names Insights APAC CEO

Jan 10 2023

Kantar has appointed Cheong Tai Leung as Chief Executive Officer of its Insights Asia Pacific business. She is based in Singapore and takes over from Wayne Levings, who will now focus exclusively on his role as Kantar's Chief Client Officer. More

Two Senior London Hires for 2CV

Jan 10 2023

In London, consumer and B2B agency 2CV has appointed Keith Crane as Group Research Director, leading the B2B, Corporate & Finance practice; while Bogumila Cartwright joins as Quant Research Director in the Life & Style practice. More

Former Nielsen Exec van der Meer Joins Redslim

Jan 10 2023

Long-time Nielsen exec Dave van der Meer has joined data service provider Redslim as Global Commercial Director, to help expand the firm's client base and commercial team. He is based in the Netherlands. More

Jeremy Bullmore Dies

Jan 9 2023

Former MRS President and ad industry leading light Jeremy Bullmore has died aged 93, shortly after retiring from WPP after 67 years at the group and its predecessor companies. More

New CEO for Research Partnership as Founders Step Back

Jan 9 2023

UK-based healthcare insights company Research Partnership has appointed Gareth Phillips as its new CEO, as co-founding Directors Mary Assimakopoulos and Mark Jeffery step back from the day-to-day operation of the business. They remain on the senior team as advisors. More

GfK Hires VP for Tires

Jan 9 2023

GfK has appointed Goodyear veteran Miguel Quiros as Vice President, Market Intelligence for the US tire industry. More

Three Appointments for UK's Blue Marble

Jan 9 2023

In the UK, insights agency Blue Marble has hired Olivier Boelman and Amelie Treppass as Research Directors and Brigid Eades as a Research Executive, following strong growth in 2022. More

CIMM Appoints Deputy MD

Jan 6 2023

The ARF's Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement has appointed former GroupM and MediaPost journalist and marketer Tameka Kee as Deputy Managing Director. More

Salesforce Cuts around 7,000 after Hiring 'Too Many'

Jan 5 2023

CRM software giant Salesforce is to cut around 10% of its workforce. The firm says increasing its headcount by some 30% in 2021 (to around 73,500) was a mistake - 'too many... leading into this economic downturn'. More

Ipsos Appoints COO and Chief People Officer

Jan 5 2023

Ipsos has announced two appointments to its global Executive Committee: Valerie Vezinhet as Chief People Officer and Michel Guidi as Chief Operating Officer. More

Keypoint Hires VP Marketing

Jan 4 2023

Fairfield, NJ-based digital imaging industry product testing and analytics firm Keypoint Intelligence has appointed Nancy Byrne as Vice President of Marketing. More

Court Finds ESOMAR Allegations against CEO Unfounded

Jan 3 2023

A judge in Amsterdam has ruled that ESOMAR's election misconduct allegations against its former CEO found 'no support in the facts whatsoever', and the organisation has written to members to say as much. More

TechTarget Promotes for President and COO Roles

Jan 3 2023

In the US, B2B technology purchasing intent data provider TechTarget has promoted EVP Rebecca Kitchens to the role of President, while Steve Niemiec has added the title of COO to his existing role as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Senior Changes for Decision Intelligence Firm Gurobi

Jan 3 2023

Decision intelligence tech firm Gurobi Optimization has announced that its co-founder and CEO Dr. Edward Rothberg will move to the role of Chairman, alongside that of Chief Scientist; while current COO Duke Perrucci takes over as CEO. More

B2B Data Platform Leadspace Hires CFO and Experience Lead

Jan 1 2023

US and Israel-based B2B customer data platform Leadspace has appointed Hadas Finkelman as Chief Financial Officer, while David Gai joins as Chief Experience Officer. More

Three New Divisions, Multiple Departures for Nielsen

Dec 20 2022

Nielsen is restructuring its business into three global business units, according to online publication AdAge: Nielsen Audience Measurement, Nielsen Analytics and Gracenote. Current COO Karthik Rao will become CEO of the first of these. More

Alliance for Audited Media and BPA Worldwide to Merge

Dec 16 2022

In the US, the Boards of Directors of not-for-profit audience audit organizations the Alliance for Audited Media (AAM) and BPA Worldwide have approved a plan for the two to merge. The aim is to increase trust across media channels through 'innovative service development'. More

Environics Analytics Names First Chief Product Officer

Dec 16 2022

Canadian marketing services and data firm Environics Analytics (EA) has hired former NLogic COO David Phillips as its first Chief Product Officer. He will join the company in January. More

Kantar Launches Global Connected Data Solutions Team

Dec 15 2022

Kantar has launched a team called Global Connected Data Solutions, within its audience network Profiles division, to help advertisers maximise the value of their first-party data. More

Prescient Healthcare Names New CEO

Dec 15 2022

In London, biopharma product strategy consultancy Prescient Healthcare Group has promoted Dr Debasish Talukdar to the role of Chief Executive Officer, as founder Jamie Denison-Pender moves into a new position focused on corporate development and M&A. More

IAB Names Research, Insights and Strategy Leaders

Dec 15 2022

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has appointed Jack Koch as SVP Research and Insights and Pam Zucker as SVP, Chief Strategy Officer. Additionally, Chris Bruderle's role has been expanded and he now has the title VP, Industry Insights and Content Strategy. More

Redlich to Continue in IFABC Global President Role

Dec 15 2022

Simon Redlich, Chief Executive of UK media ad currency body and auditor ABC, has been re-elected as Global President of the International Federation of Audit Bureaux of Certification (IFABC) for a second term. More

Feature Interview: Jami Pulley, Veridata Insights

Dec 13 2022

CEO Jami talks to MrWeb's Nick Thomas about how she came to be co-founding and growing a data collection business for the 21st century; embracing the tech, but keeping customer service front and center. Taken from the 'Data Visualization' special issue, out now. Available either to read or watch. More

Marketing Systems Group Names Company President

Dec 13 2022

In the US, Marketing Systems Group (MSG), which provides tech, services and information solutions customized for the survey, sensory and MR sector, has promoted Srinath Sankar to the role of company President. More

Gazey to Lead Brand Dynamics Specialist Health Team

Dec 13 2022

Lee Gazey, former Hall & Partners Global CEO of Health, has joined London-based consultancy Brand Dynamics as Head of Health Dynamics, a specialist team working with health and pharma clients. More

Momentive Appoints CFO

Dec 12 2022

SurveyMonkey and GetFeedback parent Momentive has brought in Rich Sullivan as CFO, overseeing all aspects of its finance function. More

datafuelX Hires Tech and Partnerships Leaders

Dec 9 2022

Predictive ad analytics firm datafuelX has announced three senior hires for new roles: Steve Popper as VP of Technology, Guanghui Lui as VP of Data Science, and Caitlin Barter as Director of Partnership Success. More

QuestionPro Hires North American CX Leader

Dec 9 2022

Online survey, CX and EX software firm QuestionPro has appointed Marc Mandel as Vice President of North American Sales & Account Management, leading its Customer Experience Go-to-Market teams for the continent. More

Kantar Public Appoints New Global CFO

Dec 5 2022

Kantar Public, the division recently sold to investor Trilantic Europe, has announced the appointment of former VMLY&R exec Mark Hinton-Jones as its new Global CFO. More

Catalyx Hires Accounts Head to Support Rapid Growth

Dec 5 2022

Consumer research platform Catalyx has appointed Jenny Kieras, formerly of The Insights Family, as Global Head of Accounts. More

Research Results Names Field Management SVP

Dec 5 2022

In the US, Research Results has appointed former MarketCast and Phoenix MI employee Jeremy Engelin as Senior Vice President, Field Management, working remotely from upstate New York. More

ESOMAR Fires Two and will Rerun Election

Dec 2 2022

Industry body ESOMAR is to rerun its elections for Council after uncovering what it calls 'serious misconduct'. The association has fired two members of staff, but stresses that no complaints have been made about the conduct of candidates. More

Lefranc Named Cint CFO

Dec 2 2022

Long-time Kantar CFO Olivier Lefranc has joined automated insight-gathering and sample management platform Cint, as Chief Financial Officer, based in Paris. More

Apollo Intelligence Hires First Chief People Officer

Dec 1 2022

Apollo Intelligence, which provides data and insights to the healthcare and life science industries, has hired Rey Lado for the new role role of Chief People Officer. More

Feature Interview: AI-Enabled Consumer Intelligence

Nov 30 2022

Continuing our month-long focus on Data Visualization Sandro Kaulartz, Chief Innovation and Product Development Officer at Ipsos Social Intelligence, talks to MrWeb's Nick Thomas about Topic Modelling, data hybridization and the democratization of data science. Available to read or watch. More

Nature Names First People and Culture Director

Nov 29 2022

Australia-based strategic insights consultancy Nature has hired long-time ad agency exec Trudi Sampola for the newly created role of Director - People and Culture. More

Hajnal to Lead New Ipsos Audience Data Team

Nov 22 2022

Ipsos has appointed former GfK/Nielsen exec Istvan Hajnal to lead its new dedicated Audience Measurement Data team, in the Netherlands. More

InSites Hires New HR Chief as Ashby Moves to ESG Role

Nov 22 2022

Global online communities specialist InSites Consulting has appointed Els De Paepe as Chief People Officer (CPO). She succeeds former Join the Dots CEO Quentin Ashby, who has moved to the role of Global Head of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). More

Jeremy Bullmore Archive Launched

Nov 22 2022

Former Market Research Society (MRS) President Jeremy Bullmore is retiring from his role as a non-executive director of WPP, at the age of 93. To celebrate his work over nearly seven decades, friends and colleagues have launched a portal called 'Best of Bullmore,' showcasing details about his career. More

Forsta Appoints Australia-based APAC MD

Nov 22 2022

Research and CX tech provider Forsta has appointed long-time FinTech exec Henry Pooley as Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. He is based in Sydney, Australia. More

Australia's Bastion Insights Appoints MD

Nov 21 2022

In Australia, former Kantar and Hall & Partners exec Steven Howlett has joined independent marketing and communications agency Bastion as MD of its Bastion Insights division, based in Melbourne. More

New CFO for Integral Ad Science

Nov 17 2022

Digital media measurement and verification firm Integral Ad Science (IAS) has appointed former Interpublic exec Tania Secor as Chief Financial Officer, leading the Global Finance Team. She will join on December 5th. More

super{set} Names Chief Commercial Officer

Nov 17 2022

US-based super{set}, which founds and builds data-driven software companies, has appointed former Salesforce exec Jon Suarez-Davis (JSD) as Chief Commercial Officer, leading market strategy and development for the group's portfolio of companies. More

Data Viz Feature Interview: Kyle Ferguson

Nov 16 2022

Beginning a month-long focus on data visualization, the Forsta CEO talks to MrWeb's Nick Thomas about empathy, athletes, M&A, investing in tech, and 'seeing the future through mountains of data'. Available to read or watch. More

Ed Keller Named MRII Executive Director

Nov 11 2022

Ed Keller, co-founder of consumer conversation specialist Keller Fay Group, is joining non-profit MR educational institute the MRII (Market Research Institute International) as Executive Director, effective from Monday (November 14th). More

Reed Cundiff is New Schlesinger CEO

Nov 10 2022

International data collection and research tech company Schlesinger Group has hired former Kantar Americas CEO Reed Cundiff as Chief Executive Officer, following Steve Schlesinger's move into the role of Executive Chairman. Meanwhile Isaac Rogers becomes company President. More

Decennial Census Program Execs Named

Nov 10 2022

The US Census Bureau has moved Albert Fontenot to the newly created role of Executive Senior Advisor for Decennial Census Programs, with long-time employee Deborah Stempowski taking over his previous position as Associate Director for the Programs. More

Pollinate Opens Sustainability Unit

Nov 10 2022

In Australia, research and brand strategy consultancy Pollinate has launched a Sustainability division, to help organisations understand society's expectations in the area, and adjust business goals to meet shifting demand. More

Former dunnhumby Exec Named WPP CFO

Nov 8 2022

Marcoms giant WPP has announced that John Rogers has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer, and will be succeeded by former dunnhumby CFO Joanne Wilson. More

C Space Hires New HR Leader

Nov 7 2022

Online community specialist C Space has appointed Iraisa Jones as Global Chief People Officer (CPO), replacing Phil Burgess who has left after eleven years to start a new venture. More

Morning Consult Hires Former Federal Reserve Analysts

Nov 4 2022

In the US, decision intelligence company Morning Consult has expanded its Economic Research division with the appointment of two former Federal Reserve Board analysts, Sofia Baig and Akber Khan, who join as Economic Research Analysts. More

Tim McCarthy Joins GlocalMind as SVP Client Services

Nov 4 2022

In the US, multi-mode healthcare fieldwork company GlocalMind has appointed long-time Dynata exec Tim McCarthy as Senior Vice President, Client Services. More

Hamish Asser Joins Truth to Focus on Quant Offer

Nov 3 2022

London-based strategic insight agency Truth Consulting has appointed former Yonder director Hamish Asser as Senior Director, to help grow the company's quant offer and capabilities. More

Nikki Lavoie Named ESOMAR 2023-2024 Council President

Nov 3 2022

ESOMAR has announced the election of Nikki Lavoie as its 2023-2024 Council President, replacing Kristin Luck who has completed her two-year term and will now serve an additional two years in an ex-officio capacity. MindSpark founder Lavoie is currently Council Vice President. More

Kantar Adds Five to Americas / NA Executive Teams

Nov 1 2022

Kantar has hired Barbara Yacuzzi as Chief Financial Officer, Americas, while for North America, Paul Evers has been named Chief Client Officer; Henry Tam, EVP Sales; David Boyd COO; and James Potter, Chief Brand Solutions Officer. More

Catalyx Appoints Shazia Ginai as Chief Growth Officer

Oct 31 2022

Neuro-Insight Chief Executive Shazia Ginai is moving on from the role next month to become Chief Growth Officer at fast-expanding research platform Catalyx More

Rebrand and Senior Changes for Australia's Mutiny

Oct 31 2022

Sydney-based marketing investment analytics start-up Mutiny has rebranded as Mutinex; given its co-founders new titles; and appointed Adam Beaupeurt, Don Li, Alex Kosheliev and Claire Bertolus in senior roles. More

Change of CEO for Dynata

Oct 31 2022

Dynata has appointed a new Chief Executive: former Dodge Data and Analytics head Mike Petrullo replaces longstanding leader Gary S. Laben. More

Smart Connect Hires Chief Revenue Officer

Oct 27 2022

Hard-to-reach audience access provider Smart Connect Research (SCR) has appointed former MIS Managing Director Romain Leray as Chief Revenue Officer, working remotely from France. More

Verve Adds Seven Graduates in London and Manchester

Oct 26 2022

Culture, community panels and smart digital research specialist Verve has appointed seven new graduates at its office in Manchester and headquarters in London. More

Launch and Funds for Publisher Intell Firm Spiny

Oct 25 2022

Digital publishing execs Nana B. Nyantekyi, Shannon Terry and Andrew Johnson have launched Spiny.ai - a content analytics, publisher intelligence and ad revenue generation business. The launch has been supported by a $2.5m venture capital funding round. More

DISQO Hires VP of Engineering

Oct 25 2022

US-based DISQO has appointed former Google exec Nicholas Weaver as VP of Engineering, leading development of the firm's B2B SaaS product portfolio, as well as its consumer-facing mobile and desktop applications. More

Ipsos Names APAC CEO and Chief Client Officer

Oct 24 2022

Ipsos has moved Hamish Munro into the position of APAC Chief Executive Officer, replacing Christophe Cambournac who will move into a global role with the business. Additionally, South East Asia CEO Suresh Ramalingam has been named Chief Client Officer for the APAC region. More

Australia's ACA Research Adds Five

Oct 20 2022

Full service B2B research-focused Australian agency ACA Research has announced five new hires: Senior Account Managers Phil Newbold and Natasha Burnley; Account Manager Melissa Borg, Account Executive Paj Johnstone and Graduate Researcher Angus McLachlan. More

Ipsos Promotes for Sustainability / ESG Role

Oct 19 2022

Ipsos has promoted twenty-year company veteran Lauren Demar to Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of ESG. More

Senior Hires for HFS

Oct 19 2022

Technology and business services analyst and advisory firm HFS has appointed three Practice Leaders: Murali Thata for Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Mike Finn for Employee Experience and Sustainability, and Ashish Chaturvedi for Supply chain, Retail, and Disruptive Tech. More

The Nursery Hires Two, Promotes Four

Oct 18 2022

In the UK, brand and communications research agency The Nursery Research & Planning has appointed Tasleem Rehmatullah as Account Director in its Health team, and Nicola Wright as Account Director in its Quantitative team. The firm has also made four promotions. More

SurveyMonkey Parent Momentive Cuts 11% of Workforce

Oct 17 2022

SurveyMonkey parent company Momentive has made 11% of its workforce redundant, as part of what it calls a restructuring plan to improve operating margins and improve efficiency. More

Kantar Launches NZ Sustainable Transformation Practice

Oct 17 2022

Kantar has launched its Sustainable Transformation Practice in New Zealand, led by Executive Director Jason Cate. More

Southwood Takes Business Development Role at Teamsearch

Oct 17 2022

In London, data collection services provider Teamsearch has hired former Askia exec Nick Southwood in a newly created business development role. More

The Trade Desk Hires Dataxu Founder Bill Simmons

Oct 17 2022

Ad tech firm The Trade Desk has appointed Dataxu co-founder Willard (Bill) Simmons as Vice President of Product, responsible for driving innovations and data science applications across its media buying platform. More

Javelin Hires Leader for Digital Lending Practice

Oct 13 2022

US-based financial services quant specialist Javelin Strategy & Research has appointed Babs Ryan as Lead Analyst for its Digital Lending practice. More

Delineate Hires Leader for Latin America

Oct 10 2022

UK-based insights and data firm Delineate has brought in Sandra Garbuno Alcantra as Head of LATAM. She worked for more than twenty years at Kantar, latterly as a Senior Client Lead. More

Raft of C-Suite Hires for PC Dreamscape

Oct 7 2022

Marketing tech business PC Dreamscape had added four to its leadership team: Dmitri Zolotkovsky as CFO, Dave Hogan as CTO, Rose Zory as CHRO and Harmon Lyons as EVP and General Manager. More

Krea Re-appoints Mani as Chief Revenue Officer

Oct 7 2022

Indian healthcare and medical fieldwork specialist Krea has re-appointed Sridhar Mani, this time as Chief Revenue Officer, based in the firm's Chennai headquarters. More

Kantar Hires EVP for Combined Creative & Media Arm

Oct 6 2022

Kantar has appointed Steve Silvers to lead its newly combined Creative & Media Solutions business, with responsibility for growth strategy and product innovation for the division. He is based in the US. More

InSites Names Director in Sydney

Oct 3 2022

Global online communities specialist InSites Consulting has appointed former Crowd DNA exec Erryn Balzan as Business Director, based in Sydney, Australia. More

Annalect Names UK Managing Director

Oct 3 2022

Omnicom-owned data and analytics firm Annalect has named Marie Clayton UK Managing Director, and part of the firm's senior EMEA leadership team. More

2CV Adds to UK, US and Singapore Teams

Oct 3 2022

Research agency 2CV has added Matt Haydock as Research Director in its UK Qualitative team; Jonathan Smetherham in its Singapore team as Research Director; and Heath Gregory in the US as an Associate Director. More

First CTO for Stagwell Marketing Cloud

Oct 3 2022

In the US, marcoms network Stagwell has appointed Mansoor Basha as the first Chief Technology Officer for its Marketing Cloud (SMC). More

Comscore Announces Restructuring and Layoff Plan

Sep 30 2022

In the US, Comscore has set out a cost-cutting restructuring plan, which will see an undisclosed number of employees lose their jobs. More

New Managing Partner for Basis Health New York

Sep 29 2022

London-based strategy and insight consultancy Basis has appointed Paul Eccles as Managing Partner its Health division in New York. More

InnovateMR Adds Two Senior Sampling Execs

Sep 29 2022

Sampling and ResTech company InnovateMR has expanded its senior supply team with the appointment of Gaurav Sharma as Vice President of Global Sample in India, and Mark Rasmussen as Senior Director of Global Supply, based in the US. More

Former Ipsos Exec Schneider Joins Morning Consult

Sep 27 2022

In Washington DC, decision intelligence company Morning Consult has appointed long-time Ipsos exec Jessica Schneider as Global Head of Client Services. More

Salama to Chair Kantar Public

Sep 27 2022

Long-time Kantar group CEO Eric Salama has been appointed as Global Chair of recently divested unit Kantar Public. More

Ipsos Promotes for 'Smart Acquisitions' Role

Sep 26 2022

Ipsos has appointed 24-year company veteran Jean-Michel Mabon in the role of Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, responsible for overseeing buys in connection with a growth plan the group announced in June. More

CallMiner Appoints Chief Customer Officer

Sep 26 2022

Conversation intelligence specialist CallMiner has hired former Evergage and Salesforce exec Jonathan Ranger as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). More

LiiV Hires Product / Tech Leader

Sep 26 2022

Media intelligence and data science holding company LiiV Group has hired Vito Covalucci as its first Group Chief Product and Technology Officer. More

Behaviour & Attitudes Adds Davina O'Donoghue to Board

Sep 23 2022

Dublin, Ireland-based research agency Behaviour & Attitudes (B&A) has hired former RDSi director Davina O'Donoghue as a full-time Board Director. More

Relative Insight Hires Sales Team Leader in US

Sep 23 2022

Text analytics software firm Relative Insight, headquartered in the UK, has appointed long-time IBM exec Kimberly Shernoff to lead its US-based sales team from the firm's new Philadelphia office. More

Stagwell Launches Risk and Reputation Division

Sep 22 2022

In the US, marcoms network Stagwell has launched a Risk and Reputation business unit, to help business leaders audit the issues most important to their stakeholders, develop proactive and reactive strategies, and monitor and measure the impact of positions on business reputation. More

AnalyticsIQ Names Chief Strategy Officer

Sep 22 2022

In the US, former Infutor COO Kevin Dean has joined predictive analytics and marketing data provider AnalyticsIQ as Chief Strategy Officer. More

Text Analyst Relative Insight Expands to Philadelphia

Sep 20 2022

UK-based text analytics software firm Relative Insight has opened an office in Philadelphia - its second location in the US. More

Mindshare Names India Head of Strategy & Insights

Sep 20 2022

Global media agency network Mindshare has appointed former Kantar EVP Mausami Prasad as National Head of Strategy & Insights, based in Mumbai, India. More

IFF Research Adds Four New Directors

Sep 15 2022

In the UK, full-service agency IFF Research has appointed Hilary Burkitt, Sarah Cheesbrough, Daniel Pearmain and Jagjit Dosanjh-Elton as Directors in its London office. Dosanjh-Elton has been named the company's first Chief Financial Officer. More

Verve Hires in Manchester, Sydney and London

Sep 15 2022

Culture, community panels and smart digital research specialist Verve has appointed Kylie Fitzpatrick as a Director in its Manchester Hub. Additionally, the company has made hires in Sydney and London, along with six London promotions. More

Kantar Adds Genpact CEO to its Board

Sep 15 2022

In London, Kantar has given Genpact CEO Tiger Tyagarajan a seat on its Board of Directors. More

Quant Recruitment Launch and Qual Hire for Schlesinger

Sep 14 2022

Data and research tech company Schlesinger Group has launched 'Quantitative Recruitment-as-a-Service', to help users build online communities / panels globally. The firm has also appointed former Ipsos SVP of Operations Joe Mulvaney as Senior Vice President of North American Qualitative. More

Former Medallia CRO Joins Board of quantilope

Sep 13 2022

In New York, automated consumer research firm quantilope has appointed Elizabeth Carducci, a founding member of CX platform Medallia, to its Board of Directors. More

Toluna Adds GM for Americas

Sep 13 2022

On-demand insights provider Toluna has appointed Jeff Claypoole as General Manager, Americas, responsible for sales and revenue growth in the region. More

Psyma's Healthcare Division Merges with Exevia

Sep 12 2022

German research firms Exevia GmbH and Psyma Health & CARE have announced a merger, and with immediate effect will operate within the larger Psyma Group AG as Psyma+Exevia Health GmbH. More

Gongos Promotes for VP Health Care Role

Sep 12 2022

US-based 'customer-centric' insights specialist Gongos has promoted Meaghan Hafner to Vice President, Health Care. More

Tokyo Office and Appointment for QuestionPro

Sep 8 2022

Online survey and research services firm QuestionPro has expanded to Japan with the opening of a Tokyo office, and appointed MR veteran Satoshi Komatsuzaki to lead it as Country Director. More

Kynetec Hires CTO in Texas

Sep 8 2022

Agriculture and animal health specialist Kynetec has appointed a CTO, Vadim Dolt, based in Dallas, Texas. More

Four Join Logica Research

Sep 8 2022

In San Francisco, custom MR company Logica Research has appointed Brian Sheil as a Senior Research Manager; Malini Hari as Research Lead; Sumi Duttaray as Market Sizing and Analytics Lead; and Julia Buffolino as Marketing Research Analyst and Operations Support. More

Savanta Buys London's Motif

Sep 7 2022

Next15's data and insights division Savanta has acquired London-based research firm Motif, a 40-strong consumer and b2b agency providing expertise in customer experience, brand strategy and proposition development. Terms were not disclosed. More

ESOMAR Appoints Global Marketing Head

Sep 7 2022

Global insight and data membership organization ESOMAR has appointed Gabriela Kusters as Head of Global Marketing, responsible for extending existing marketing initiatives and growing awareness of the association around the world. More

Senior Singapore Hire for Kantar Public

Sep 6 2022

In Singapore, government and public sector research and advisory business Kantar Public has appointed Cheryl Chung to lead its policy advisory business in Singapore. More

Kantar Hires Consulting Leader

Sep 6 2022

Kantar has appointed Natalie Vander Vorst to lead its UK Consulting practice, which advises brands on commercial and marketing strategies. More

London B2B Marketing Firm alan. Launches Research Unit

Sep 5 2022

In London, B2B marketing specialist alan. has announced the launch of a research division called Integrated Intelligence, which it says aims 'to fundamentally change how B2B marketers understand their industries'. Josh Cohen and Emilie Pirson will lead the new unit. More

Flow Recruitment Expands to Sydney

Sep 5 2022

Melbourne, Australia-based specialist market research employment agency Flow Recruitment has expanded to Sydney, where it has appointed Amanda Cotesworth as Associate Director. More

Walr Promotes for New CIO Role

Aug 30 2022

London-based data platform Walr has promoted Yaron Brenman to the newly created role of Chief Information Officer, following its recent ISO 27001 accreditation. Brenman is based in New York. More

Customer Engagement Specialist Nextiva Adds to Board

Aug 26 2022

Scottsdale, Arizona-based productivity and customer engagement software firm Nextiva has today announced that former Zendesk CFO Alan Black and Robert (Bob) Beauchamp, former Chairman and CEO of BMC Software, have joined its Board of Directors. More

Ipsos Canada CEO Gary Bennewies to Retire

Aug 25 2022

Gary Bennewies, CEO of Ipsos Canada, has announced his retirement after nearly four decades with the company. From September 1st Cynthia Pachovski, President, Market Strategy and Understanding (MSU) for Canada, will replace Bennewies on an interim basis while a new CEO is selected. More

KM Firm Yext Appoints Global Marketing Chief

Aug 25 2022

New York-based knowledge management firm Yext has Raianne Reiss as CMO, leading an ambitious growth plan and reporting directly to President and COO Marc Ferrentino. More

On Device Hires for New APAC Commercial Lead Role

Aug 23 2022

London-based mobile research and sample specialist On Device Research has hired former Nielsen exec Simon Clarke for the newly created role of Commercial Lead for Singapore and the APAC region. More

R/GA's Peltoniemi Named Accenture Song SEA MD

Aug 23 2022

Accenture's interactive customer experience and analytics business Accenture Song has hired former R/GA exec Tuomas Peltoniemi as Managing Director, Go-to-Market & Client Service, for Southeast Asia. More

SAP Customer Success COO Joins Qualtrics Board

Aug 22 2022

Experience management platform Qualtrics has given Robin Manherz, SAP Chief Operating Officer for Customer Success, a seat on its Board of Directors. She replaces retiring member DJ Paoni, who is currently SAP's President, North America. More

Courier Firm Evri Creates Chief Data Officer Role

Aug 19 2022

In the UK, parcel delivery giant Evri, which was previously known as Hermes, has hired MoneySuperMarket's former Chief Data Scientist Harvinder Atwal for a newly created role, Chief Data Officer. He is based in London. More

New Funds for BI and Analytics Firm Panintelligence

Aug 19 2022

Leeds, UK-based business intelligence and analytics software provider Panintelligence has raised an undisclosed six-figure sum from angel investor Martin Port, who joins the company as a Board observer and strategic advisor. More

Kynetec Names Colin Siren COO for Animal Health

Aug 18 2022

Agriculture and animal health specialist Kynetec has promoted Colin Siren to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Animal Health. He replaces Jeff Gaidos, who is taking a step back from the business, but will continue on a part-time consultancy basis. More

InMoment Hires Medallia's Garg as Product Chief

Aug 18 2022

US-based customer intelligence platform InMoment has appointed former Medallia SVP Sandeep Garg as Chief Product Officer. More

YouGov Promotions Fill CEO Roles

Aug 16 2022

YouGov has promoted Laura Robbie, previously MD Australia, to the role of CEO of the Asia Pacific region, replacing Julien Chevignon who becomes CEO for Western Europe. More

Promotion for LiveRamp's Clinger

Aug 16 2022

Data platform LiveRamp has promoted Travis Clinger to its leadership team as SVP, Activations and Addressability. More

Launch for New UK Firm Pure Healthcare Strategy

Aug 9 2022

In the UK, long-time healthcare sector researcher Hannah Osborn has launched an agency called Pure Healthcare Strategy, providing clients with bespoke life sciences marketing intelligence and strategic advice. More

Blue Marble Promotes for New MD Role

Aug 8 2022

Growing Bath / Bristol-based market and social research agency Blue Marble has promoted Tom Clarkson to be its first Managing Director. More

Ipsos Expands Strategy3 in Hong Kong

Aug 5 2022

Ipsos Hong Kong has expanded its dedicated insights-based brand and marketing advisory unit Strategy3 with the appointment of Reza Nobar as a Partner. More

YouGov Expands with New Mexico City Office

Aug 3 2022

Online research, data and analytics tech firm YouGov has expanded in Latin America with the opening of an office in Mexico City, serving the research needs of brands and agencies in the region and providing operational support for the firm's work across the Americas. More

Deckchair Data Merged into Gongos

Aug 2 2022

In the US, Deckchair Data founders Chris Robson and Scott Laing have joined customer centricity specialist Gongos as Senior Directors, Data Sciences, as their business is merged into the Gongos group. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

S4 Names Audit and Risk Committee Chair, and First COO

Aug 2 2022

Digital advertising and tech services group S4Capital has named Colin Day Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee, as part of plans to tighten its financial control, risk and governance processes; and Chris Martin as its first Chief Operating Officer. More

Oncofocus Spins off MR Unit as Standalone Business

Aug 2 2022

In India, strategy consulting firm Oncofocus Solutions has spun off its primary market research unit into a separate business within the group, called decodeMR. More

ESOMAR Names New Director General and CEO

Jul 25 2022

Global MR membership organisation ESOMAR has appointed Parves Khan as its new Director General and Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Finn Raben earlier in the year. More

Former Merkle B2B CEO is New Bounteous NA President

Jul 21 2022

Digital experience consultancy Bounteous has brought in former Merkle executive Michael McLaren to serve as President, North America. More

Escalent Hires New Chief Human Resources Officer

Jul 21 2022

In the US, analytics and advisory firm Escalent has appointed Laura Lopez as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She replaces Todd Shorr, who has retired. More

Funds for Ukrainian Social Media Listener YouScan

Jul 19 2022

Ukraine-based social media listening and image recognition platform YouScan has raised $2m in a follow-on round of funding, which it will use to accelerate company growth and further develop its platform. The firm has also named co-founder Leonid Lytvynenko as CEO. More

Hearts & Science Names UK MD

Jul 18 2022

In the UK, Omnicom-owned data-driven marketing agency network Hearts & Science has appointed Rachel Peace as Managing Director. More

S4's TheoremOne Names Chief Growth Officer

Jul 15 2022

S4 Capital-owned digital transformation specialist TheoremOne has appointed Will Kelly as Chief Growth Officer, to help scale its cross-functional, go-to-market capabilities. Three further C-Suite appointments and two new VPs have also been announced. More

PeopleMetrics Hires Physician Psychology Expert

Jul 14 2022

US-based PeopleMetrics, which provides software and consulting services for transforming customer experience programs, has appointed Richard Vanderveer, PhD as Chief Insight Officer, Physician CX. More

India's MRSI Names New President

Jul 8 2022

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has named Manish Makhijani, Global Insights Director of Hindustan Unilever, as President of its Managing Committee for the period 2022-2024. He takes over from Sandeep Arora, EVP and Global Head - Research & Analytics Solutions at Datamatics. More

DoubleVerify Hires Global Client Partnerships Leader

Jul 8 2022

US-based digital media measurement and analytics firm DoubleVerify (DV) has appointed former Quantcast exec Carolyn Watt as Vice President of Global Client Partnerships, based in London. More

Senior Changes and Strong Growth for STRAT7

Jul 7 2022

Insight group STRAT7 has announced organic growth of 30% for the financial year just ended; along with 5 appointments. Among them, former Bonamy Finch MD Paul Carney becomes a Partner in the Consultancy practice, with former Head of Advanced Analytics Paul Jackson filling his previous role. More

PRS IN VIVO Names Patrick Young VP of Client Development

Jul 7 2022

In the UK, shopper and product experience consultancy PRS IN VIVO has appointed Patrick Young as Vice President of Client Development, based in its London office. More

Logistics Firm Nuvocargo Hires Data and CX Leaders

Jul 7 2022

LatAm freight forwarder and customs broker Nuvocargo has appointed Chloe Wang as Head of Data, while Alberto Castro has joined as Head of Customer Experience (CX). More

ISBA Names First Origin CEO

Jul 5 2022

In the UK, advertiser association the ISBA has named Tom George the first Chief Executive Officer of Origin, its joint industry, cross-media measurement programme. He will take up his role in September. More

Amplitude Names First Company President

Jul 5 2022

In the US, digital optimization specialist Amplitude has appointed Thomas Hansen as its first President, overseeing all aspects of its go-to-marketing organization including revenue, operations, customer success, partnerships and marketing. More

Merkle Names UK Experience & Commerce Leadership Team

Jul 4 2022

In London, CXM company Merkle has announced the senior team for its recently launched UK Experience & Commerce (E&C) practice, led by Paul Lynch. More

Ipsos launches UX Lab in Downtown Chicago

Jun 30 2022

Ipsos has launched a user experience (UX) facility called the Ipsos Experience Lab in the Franklin Center in downtown Chicago, providing space for focus groups, interviews, device tests and simulations. More

Fiona Blades is New Market Research Council President

Jun 30 2022

In the US, the Market Research Council has appointed MESH Experience founder Fiona Blades as this year's President. More

Sawtooth Hires Tindall as Director in New UK Office

Jun 30 2022

US-based conjoint analysis and MaxDiff tools provider Sawtooth Software has hired former Boxclever Consulting exec Dean Tindall as Director of Client Services, Europe, based in its newly created Manchester, UK office. More

Biopharma Specialist Prescient Opens in Barcelona

Jun 30 2022

Biopharma product and portfolio consultancy Prescient has opened an office in Barcelona, Spain, where it has appointed Dr Olga Fidalgo González and Claudio Jouanneau as leaders in its Advisory business. More

London Launch for New Product Insights Firm Waveform

Jun 27 2022

In the UK two former executives of research firm Trinity McQueen, Chris Handford and Daniel Eddy, have launched a new full-service product consultancy, Waveform Insight Studio. More

Red Rose for RONIN

Jun 27 2022

UK-based data collection firm RONIN International has added an office in Lancaster, serving as a desk research, CATI and digital recruitment hub. With space for around thirty people, the location is part of the offices of RONIN's parent, digital marketer Rippleffect Group. More

Senior Hires for Melbourne's Fast-Growing MDI

Jun 27 2022

Melbourne-based Mobile Digital Insights (MDI) has announced 'exponential' growth over the last twelve months, hiring Christine Laurenssen as Business Director Africa, David Somers as COO, Hellen Sillis as Global Head of Qual, Sam Stelitano as CFO and Sarah Gill-Kildea as Insights Director. More

Maria Vallis Named CEO of Hypothesis

Jun 27 2022

In Los Angeles, insights, strategy and design agency Hypothesis has promoted Maria Vallis to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jeff Seltzer, who will join founder Maria Stark as an Executive Board Member. More

Kantar Aus Promotes for Sustainability Lead Role

Jun 27 2022

Kantar Australia has appointed Bethan Hockey in the newly created role of Head of Sustainability in its Insights Division. More

WPP Data Agency Essence Names Two SVPs

Jun 24 2022

WPP-owned data and measurement-driven agency Essence has promoted Barbara Blanzat Henao to the role of Senior Vice President, Analytics, EMEA, while Kate Mann has been promoted to SVP Agency Solutions and Operations, EMEA. More

Cint Board Seats for Google MD and Former IBM Exec

Jun 23 2022

Insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has added Tina Daniels, MD at Google, and long-time IBM exec Liselotte Engstam to its Board of Directors. The pair bring experience in tech, media measurement, engineering and international management. More

Research Partnership Names US MedTech Director

Jun 21 2022

In the US, healthcare MR consultancy Research Partnership has appointed Janet Powers as a Director in the MedTech division. More

ARF Names New Editor for Journal

Jun 21 2022

The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed academic Colin Campbell as the Editor in Chief for its Journal of Advertising Research (JAR). His term begins in September, when John Ford steps down after eight years. More

Former System1 CCO Joins MR Tech Firm Walr

Jun 20 2022

British research tech company Walr has appointed former System1 Research exec Ben Walton as its first Chief Commercial Officer. More

MRC Extends CEO George Ivie's Contract to 2027

Jun 16 2022

In New York, the Media Rating Council (MRC) has announced a five-year extension to the contract of Executive Director and CEO George Ivie. More

Kumar Rejoins Dynata to Lead India Business

Jun 16 2022

First-party data platform Dynata has appointed former employee Arun Kumar as Vice President, Southeast Asia and India, leading the business and teams across the region. More

Kantar Hires Merkle's Bordelon for Americas CEO Role

Jun 16 2022

Kantar has hired long-time Merkle exec Will Bordelon as Chief Executive Officer of its Insights business in the Americas. He will join on July 11th. More

Video Interview: Matt Britton, Founder and CEO of Suzy

Jun 15 2022

Matt Britton started digital research platform Suzy in 2018, named it after a favourite song, worked with other non-researchers to build it, and got to $25 million annual recurring revenue 'faster than Salesforce and Qualtrics'. An interview with MrWeb's Nick Thomas - available as video or in print. More

ISG Launches Web3 / Metaverse Advisory Business

Jun 14 2022

Tech research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has launched an advisory business to help clients understand the technology and business implications of the next phase of the Internet's evolution, Web3 and the metaverse. More

WPP Names Houston President of US Business

Jun 14 2022

Marcoms giant WPP has promoted Michael Houston to the role of President of its business in the US, the group's largest market. More

Ipsos Unveils Four-Year Growth Plan

Jun 14 2022

Ipsos has unveiled a four-year plan to accelerate growth and shareholder value. This will include the group spending between EUR 100m and EUR 200m per year on 'smart acquisitions', while doubling its investments in data analytics, technology and 'knowledge panels'. More

OMD Hires Head of Strategy

Jun 13 2022

In India, Omnicom-owned media agency network OMD has appointed former Nielsen / Millward Brown exec Charul Tomar as Head of Strategy, tasked with helping to drive the next stage of the company's growth in the region. More

WPP's Wavemaker Names Global CFO

Jun 10 2022

In London, WPP consumer data specialist Wavemaker has appointed Radhika Radhakrishnan as Global Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Global Leadership team. She will take up the role from mid-June. More

New CFO for Ipsos as Stoclet Steps Down

Jun 9 2022

In Paris, Ipsos has appointed Dan Lévy as Group Chief Financial Officer, from June 10th, replacing Laurence Stoclet who has been with the business for nearly 24 years. More

Merkle Names China CEO

Jun 9 2022

Customer experience management firm Merkle has appointed former Accenture exec Hawk Liu as its Chief Executive in China, leading growth, performance and greater integration across its CX consulting, data science, digital transformation, loyalty marketing and B2B services. More

InnovateMR Hires Client Dev Execs and Programmer

Jun 9 2022

Online sampling technology firm InnovateMR has appointed Chris Kosar as Director, Client Development; Veeraj Keshwala as Manager, Client Development; and Kristen Vance as Senior Programmer. More

Verve Hires Add to Behavioural Science Offer

Jun 6 2022

London-based culture, communities and 'smart digital insight' firm Verve has strengthened its strategic insight offer with the appointment of former Hall & Partners and Breaking Blue exec Dr Adele James as Behavioural Scientist. Digital anthropologist Lily Echanis also joins the firm. More

New Marketing Leader for Acceldata

May 30 2022

Data observability specialist Acceldata has appointed former Splunk and Sumo Logic exec Girish Bhat as SVP of Marketing, leading the global marketing team. More

Worldpanel Director is New Irish MR Association Chair

May 30 2022

Irish MR industry body AIMRO has appointed David Berry, Commercial Director of Kantar Worldpanel, as its New Chair. More

InSites Consulting Strengthens South African Team

May 27 2022

Online communities expert InSites Consulting has made seven new hires for its Johannesburg office, including three senior appointments: Research Directors Simone Kakana and Heike Viviers, and Business Development Manager Danie Botha. More

Omnicom Appoints First Data Privacy Chief

May 26 2022

Global marcoms group Omnicom has appointed former Conduent exec Brian Clayton as its first Chief Data Privacy Officer, responsible for driving its 'privacy-first' approach and ensuring compliance with global privacy regulation. More

Acquisition and New Practice for Aus Firm SenateSHJ

May 26 2022

In Australia, communications consultancy SenateSHJ has acquired Di Marzio Research, whose Director Paul Di Marzio joins the acquiring firm as Head of Research, based in Melbourne and leading a new practice, SenateSHJ Insights. More

Interpublic Promotes for Kinesso Regional CEO Roles

May 25 2022

Interpublic's marketing intell company Kinesso has appointed four new Regional CEOs, Matt Ware, Andy Butters, Jorge Chavez and Sean Muzzy, all of whom are currently leaders in the group's Matterkind activation division and who will retain these roles alongside their new ones. More

Stravito Launches Visual Insights Tool, Hires CPO

May 25 2022

Knowledge management platform Stravito has launched a visual insights tool called Atlas, allowing clients to explore and integrate their market research findings, and present insights in a 'bitesize' visual format. The firm has also hired Steffen Bilde as Chief Product Officer (CPO). More

Two Hires for Fast-Growing Omnisis

May 25 2022

Manchester, UK-based market research and MR support agency Omnisis has announced two senior hires to support rapid growth: Stephen Ward joins as an Operations Consultant and Sabrina Holland as a Senior Data Analyst. More

Cint Promotes as CFO and COO Step Down

May 24 2022

Automated insight-gathering and sample management platform Cint has announced further leadership changes following its December acquisition of Lucid. CFO Joakim Andersson and COO Andy Ellis are stepping down, replaced respectively by Britta Mittler (interim) and Jake Wolff. More

Relative Insight Taps Luck and Thornton for Expansion

May 24 2022

Text analytics software firm Relative Insight has added ESOMAR President and WIRe founder Kristin Luck to its Advisory Board and former Cint leader Richard Thornton to its Board of Directors. More

What's Possible Hires MD for New Data Centre

May 24 2022

Marketing firm What's Possible Group has appointed former WPP exec Patrick Mazzotta in the new role of Managing Director of Data, charged with building a centre of excellence for data, analytics and insight within the company. More

Discuss Names SVP Global Head of Sales

May 24 2022

In the US, video feedback platform Discuss has appointed Josh Martin as Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sales. More

Ipsos Promotes Polyak for NA Analytics President Role

May 19 2022

Ipsos has appointed Mark Polyak as its President of Analytics in North America, with a key role in integrating 'multisource, real-time, data-driven and actionable insights' into the group's core operations. He was previously Ipsos' Chief Analytics and Data Officer in Public Affairs. More

Senior Hire for B2B VoC Specialist CustomerGauge

May 19 2022

B2B Account Experience and VoC software firm CustomerGauge has appointed Confirmit veteran Tim Hannington as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Bounteous Hires Trend Forecaster to Lead Commerce Arm

May 12 2022

In the US, insight-driven digital experience consultancy Bounteous has appointed futurist and trend forecaster Jon Reily to lead its Commerce Thought Leadership and Strategy team. More

Dentsu Health Adds Data Specialists

May 12 2022

In the US, Dentsu Health has appointed Olympia Mantsios as Global Vice President, Data & Analytics, while Lynda Gordon joins as SVP Product Development, charged with building new data products. More

Raft of Promotions for Fast-Growing IFF

May 10 2022

Independent social and market research agency IFF Research has made two dozen promotions - equivalent to 20% of its team - following 18% revenue growth in 2021-2. More

Senior Hire for Publicis Media Exchange

May 6 2022

In Australia, Publicis Media Exchange (PMX), the marcoms group's investment arm, has hired Rowena Newman in the new role of Head of Media Intelligence, overseeing a team of auditors and research analysts. More

Essence Leader Matsushita Named WPP Japan CEO

May 6 2022

Kyoko Matsushita, the Global CEO of WPP's data-driven full service media agency Essence Global, has been named Chief Executive Officer of WPP in Japan. More

Toluna Expands to Thailand

May 5 2022

Consumer insights provider Toluna has expanded to Thailand, where it has hired former Nielsen exec Chumphol (Marc) Sivawettakul as Business Development Director, Southeast Asia. He is based in Bangkok. More

Researchbods Opens 'Studio' Creative Division

May 5 2022

UK-based customer insights and communities platform developer Researchbods has launched a dedicated creative division called 'Studio', which will work with all teams across the business to enhance its creative offering. More

Escalent Adds Four to Life Sciences Practice

May 5 2022

In the US, analytics and advisory firm Escalent, formerly Market Strategies International-Morpace, has expanded its Life Sciences Advisory practice with the addition of four Vice Presidents: Courtney Kerwin, Mike Berinato, Donna Patton and Carla Essen. More

Media Analyst Onclusive Names First CFO

May 5 2022

London-based data science-led communications management and measurement company Onclusive has hired Matthew Piercy for the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer. More

Verve Aus Names Leader for New Quant / Analytics Arm

May 3 2022

In Australia, culture, community panels and smart digital insight specialist Verve has appointed Rikki Pearce as Managing Director and Head of its new 'Global Advanced Quant and Analytics' practice. More

NYC-based Adience Opens London Office

May 3 2022

New York City-based B2B marketing research agency Adience has opened an office in London, where it has appointed James Keeling as Vice President. More

Harkness to Lead Quant at Basis Social

May 3 2022

In the UK, social research practice Basis Social has appointed Victoria Harkness as a Senior Director, spearheading its quantitative offering. More

Pogoni Returns to Perceptive to Lead Data Science Team

May 3 2022

Sho Pogoni has returned to Auckland, NZ-based customer intelligence agency Perceptive as Data Science Team Lead, tasked with providing data science as a supplementary service for other teams (CX and Research), and as a standalone service for bespoke client projects. More

MarketVision Creates Compliance and Privacy Role

Apr 29 2022

Cincinnati, OH-based full-service firm MarketVision Research has hired licensed attorney Benjamin de Seingalt as its first Director of Compliance and Privacy. More

Real Estate Analyst CoStar Names EU Head of Analytics

Apr 29 2022

US-based real estate marketplace and intelligence provider CoStar Group has appointed Robert Stassen as Head of Analytics for Europe. More

Verve Names Gav Holt as Manchester Hub Co-Leader

Apr 28 2022

In Manchester, UK, culture, community panels and smart digital research specialist Verve has appointed former InSites Consulting exec Gav Holt as Executive Director in its senior team. More

Insights Association Creates Three New Director Roles

Apr 26 2022

In the US, industry body the Insights Association (IA) has appointed directors in three newly created positions: former Nielsen exec Cindy Neumann as Director, Research; Aman Ayalew as Director, Marketing; and Charlene Darko as Director, Chapters, Committees & Councils. More

Kantar's Andy Cayton Joins PureSpectrum as EVP

Apr 26 2022

In London, online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed long-time Kantar Profiles exec Andy Cayton as Executive Vice President, tasked with developing and implementing solutions for clients across the firm's product suite. More

Schlesinger Names EVP, Global Client Solutions

Apr 26 2022

Data and research tech company Schlesinger Group has promoted Chawntae Applegate to the role of Executive Vice President of Global Client Solutions. More

Thornton Takes Chairman's Role at Ops Firm Ayda

Apr 25 2022

In London, all-in-one research operations platform Ayda has appointed former Cint exec Richard Thornton as Chairman and Advisor, following a successful investment round. More

C Space Promotes Three and Hires Two

Apr 25 2022

Online community specialist C Space has promoted three team members, while appointing former Kantar Consulting exec Ella Majava as Practice Director for Innovation and Consulting, and Risham Nadeem as a Business Director. More

Loyalty Ventures Names New AIR MILES President

Apr 22 2022

Consumer loyalty solutions provider Loyalty Ventures has appointed Shawn Stewart as President of its AIR MILES Reward Program segment, replacing Blair Cameron who is leaving the company. More

New Insights Consultancy Sensu Opens in Manchester

Apr 21 2022

In Manchester, UK, corporate reputation specialist Steve Leigh has opened a research, measurement and evaluation consultancy called Sensu. The firm promises to help clients understand their audience; track reputation, profile and influence; and improve the quality of communications. More

ESOMAR Names Head of Professional Standards

Apr 21 2022

ESOMAR has appointed Geraldine Proust as Head of Public Affairs and Professional Standards, responsible for leading global advocacy efforts; managing industry relationships and strategic partnerships; and developing and enforcing global regulatory professional standards for the industry. More

Escalent Adds Three to Automotive Insights Practice

Apr 21 2022

In the US, analytics and advisory firm Escalent, formerly Market Strategies International-Morpace, has added three new Vice Presidents to its Automotive Insights and Advisory practice; John Bankes, Daniel Hall and Richard Clarke. More

Ipsos India Opens Offshore Data Centre in Mumbai

Apr 19 2022

Ipsos has opened an offshore Data Services Centre in Mumbai, to handle offshore production work initially for North America, and later for other global markets. Haribabu Rajendran takes the reins as Managing Director. More

PureSpectrum Names Ron Franscella EVP

Apr 19 2022

Online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed long-time industry exec Ron Franscella as Executive Vice President, tasked with developing and implementing new client solutions across the firm's product suite. More

Rival Adds ESOMAR President Kristin Luck to Board

Apr 19 2022

Rival Group Inc., owner of Rival Technologies and Reach3 Insights, has given current ESOMAR President Kristin Luck a seat on its Board of Directors. More

CRIC Promotes for CEO Role

Apr 19 2022

CRIC (The Canadian Research Insights Council) has promoted John Tabone to the role of Chief Executive Officer. More

Stagwell Expands to Latin America

Apr 14 2022

Marcoms group Stagwell, owner of the Harris and Harris Poll brands, has opened an office in Brazil. The new venture will be led by Vinicius Reis as President, alongside Andre Kassu, CCO & Partner at Stagwell agency CPB Brazil, and Marcos Medeiros, CCO & Partner CPB Brazil. More

Bounteous India Launches with New CEO

Apr 12 2022

Insight-driven digital experience consultancy Bounteous has launched an India-based delivery arm, led by Vasan Sampath. The firm says it is planning to add thousands of new jobs in digital engineering, commerce, marketing, data and analytics over the next five years. More

Happy Thinking People Hires Three in Germany

Apr 12 2022

In Germany, MR and innovation consultancy Happy Thinking People has appointed Kathrin Wilfong as Research Director and Veronica Freni as Project Manager in Munich, while Marta Kuszyk-Goraya joins as a Project Manager in Berlin. More

BEESY Hires Former Ipsos Exec Vanover as Ops Director

Apr 12 2022

In New York, behavioral science insights agency BEESY has appointed long-time Ipsos exec Pam Vanover as Director, Research Operations. More

New Asian CEO for Wipro

Apr 11 2022

Global IT, consulting and business process services company Wipro has appointed former Capgemini Chief Exec Anis Chenchah as its new CEO for APMEA (Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa). He replaces N S Bala, who has resigned for 'personal reasons'. More

Integration Adds Creative Talent to Annalect India

Apr 8 2022

Omnicom is bringing the Indian staff and technology of digital design and marketing specialist Hangar into its data and analytics division Annalect, allowing the latter to provide 'holistic solutions in the fields of technology, media services, marketing science and creative services'. More

New Sales Leader for Torfac

Apr 8 2022

Canada-based research tech specialist Torfac has appointed former Branded researcher Vishal Yadav as Senior Director, Client Development, leading the expansion of its Sales team in the EU and APAC. More

New CEO for Trend-Spotter Stylus

Apr 7 2022

Trend analysis specialist Stylus has promoted former COO Victoria Rennie to Chief Executive, succeeding founder Marc Worth who moves to the role of Executive Chairman. More

Kantar Public Hires for Data Science Lead Role

Apr 5 2022

In London, Kantar Public has hired former Alan Turing Institute exec Christine Foster for the newly created role of Global Chief Product Officer, Data Science. More

New Release and Advisor for Analytics Firm Lumenore

Apr 4 2022

Michigan-based business intelligence and advanced analytics company Lumenore has released a new version of its AI-driven recommendations and conversational analytics platform, and appointed former Microsoft and Qlik executive Donald Farmer as a Strategic Advisor. More

ESOMAR Names Ambassadors for New Regional 'Hubs'

Apr 1 2022

Global MR association ESOMAR has named Leger President Jean-Marc Leger and Datum International CEO Urpi Torrado as Ambassadors for new regional 'hubs' in North America and Latin America, respectively. More

Vox Pops International Becomes Employee-Owned

Mar 29 2022

British video-based insight company Vox Pops International has become employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). More

QuMind Promotes Alan Hargreaves to MD

Mar 25 2022

In the UK, insights platform QuMind has promoted Alan Hargreaves to the role of Managing Director, with Board level responsibility for the entire operation and co-responsibility for innovation. More

BEESY Hires Pharma Researcher Dorothy Vaughan

Mar 25 2022

In New York, behavioral science insights agency BEESY has appointed long-time pharma sector researcher Dorothy Vaughan as Senior Business Strategist. More

Obituary: Andy Cumming

Mar 24 2022

Andy Cumming, co-founder of Curiosity Research and European MD at InSites Consulting, died of sudden heart failure at his home on 12th January. More

TransPerfect Expands in Manchester

Mar 22 2022

New York-based language and tech solutions provider TransPerfect has moved its Manchester, UK office to a larger facility, where it has created a number of new jobs across technology, media and project management. More

Kantar to Continue Paying Ukranian Staff

Mar 18 2022

Despite suspending its business in Ukraine, Kantar has decided to continue paying salaries to employees there until the end of the war. More

Morning Consult Strengthens Geopolitical Risk Arm

Mar 18 2022

In Washington DC, decision intelligence company Morning Consult is expanding its Geopolitical Risk Analysis division with the appointment of Sonnet Frisbie as Managing Director, Geopolitical Risk Analyst for EMEA. More

DemandScience Adds CFO and General Counsel

Mar 18 2022

In the US, B2B data company DemandScience has appointed Brian Cohen as Chief Financial Officer and John Milton as General Counsel. More

Cello Health Merged with Others to form Lumanity

Mar 17 2022

Private equity firm Arsenal Capital has merged Cello Health and four of its other firms to launch Lumanity, offering medical sector product development, market access and commercialization services. Former Cello Health Insight CEO Nicola Cowland becomes the new firm's Global President, Insight. More

IAB Tech Lab Hires Identity & Data Protection Director

Mar 17 2022

In New York, digital ad standard-setting body the IAB Tech Lab has appointed Jason Jed Raqueno as Senior Director, Privacy, Identity & Data Protection. More

Huge Names Global Head of Data and Insights

Mar 15 2022

In London, IPG-owned experience design and digital marketing agency Huge has appointed Frisco Chau as Global Head of Data and Insights. More

Senior Hires for UX and Insights Platform WEVO

Mar 14 2022

In the US, user experience (UX) and insights platform WEVO has hired Dustin Garvey as Chief Data Officer, Crystal Jones as VP of Marketing and Allie Hagerty as Head of People. The firm says it tripled its sales in 2021. More

MeritB2B Promotes for Group Ops Leader Role

Mar 11 2022

In the US, B2B data, analytics and performance marketing solutions provider MeritB2B has promoted Katherine Giambalvo to the role of Vice President of Operations, with a focus on leading the centralized operation of the group, following its recent takeover of True Influence. More

DVJ Hires Round Out Management Team

Mar 10 2022

Dutch-based agency DVJ Insights has announced three more senior hires: Ashley Endenburg joins the management team as Finance Manager, Matthias Hallmann as Senior Business Partner in Germany, and James Robinson as Client Consultant in the UK. More

Verve Opens Innovation Centre in Australia

Mar 9 2022

Community panels and smart digital research firm Verve is to open a Global Centre of Research Innovation in Sydney, Australia, and has appointed Dan Alexander-Head to lead it. More

New COO for Kynetec as Richard Jameson Steps Back

Mar 9 2022

Agriculture and Animal Health specialist Kynetec has appointed Nielsen veteran Paul Walker as COO for Crop Market and Customer Insights, replacing Richard Jameson, who is taking a step back but will support specific projects on a part-time consultancy basis. More

Opinions Ltd Adds Seattle Facility

Mar 9 2022

US data collection and fieldwork services firm Opinions LTD has opened a CLT and viewing facility in Seattle, and appointed Nik Kocher to manage it. More

maslansky Hires Head of Quant

Mar 8 2022

Omnicom-owned MR and language strategy firm maslansky + partners (m+p) has hired Jaime Hodges for a newly created role, SVP and Head of Quantitative Research. More

WPP to Discontinue Operations in Russia

Mar 7 2022

The Board of marcoms giant WPP has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and announced it is discontinuing operations in Russia, where it employs nearly 1,400 people. More

Refocus and COO Promotion for Momentive

Mar 7 2022

Momentive - formerly SurveyMonkey - has announced a $200m share repurchase program and plans for a renewed focus on delivering stockholder value. The firm has also promoted Priyanka (Pri) Carr from General Manager of its MR business, to COO. More

Senior Appointments for Res Tech Firm Walr

Mar 7 2022

UK-based research tech company Walr has appointed former CBRE exec Emily Whiting as Chief of Staff, and former Accenture leader Keziah Wonstolen as a Non-Executive Director. More

empatiX Consulting Hires Engine's Emuoyibo as SVP

Mar 7 2022

In the US, boutique agency empatiX Consulting has hired former ORC international / Engine director Okie Emuoyibo as Senior Vice President. More

Alida Hires CMO

Mar 7 2022

In Canada, customer intelligence specialist Alida has appointed Mary Kay Evans as Chief Marketing Officer, to drive the company's overall marketing strategy and partner with the exec team to steer the company's next phase of growth. More

Launch of Predictive Ad Analytics Firm datafuelX

Mar 4 2022

In New York, a trio of long-time media industry execs has launched a firm called datafuelX, which uses predictive analytics solutions to forecast and optimize advertising audiences and outcomes. More

Interview: MindProber Founder and CEO Pedro Almeida

Mar 3 2022

Continuing our focus on 'Measuring Brains & Bodies', Pedro talks about sweat, motor racing, suppliers who always say Yes, investors who always said No, banning the bull and embracing the (one-trick) pony, and how EDA (electrodermal activity) can grow into a currency for media engagement. More

QuestionPro Adds 'Positive People Science' Practice

Mar 3 2022

In the US, online survey and research services firm QuestionPro has launched a practice called Positive People Science, to help companies use data more effectively when building an employee experience strategy. More

Alida Names EVPs for EMEA and the Americas

Mar 3 2022

Canada-based customer intelligence specialist Alida has appointed Nick Morley as Executive Vice President, EMEA, and promoted Brad Stanghetta to Executive Vice President, Americas. More

Comscore CEO Livek Retires on a High

Mar 1 2022

Comscore CEO Bill Livek has announced plans to retire and move to the position of Non-Executive Vice Chairman after a successor has been found. As the news broke, the firm reported positive net income of $29m for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to a net loss of $13.2m a year earlier. More

Acumen Fieldwork Opens B2B and Social Division

Mar 1 2022

Manchester, UK-based Acumen Fieldwork has launched a B2B and Social Research department, which will focus primarily on hard-to-reach groups - ranging from those who are disenfranchised from society to key decision-makers in named occupations. More

PureSpectrum Hires Northern Europe Sales Leader

Mar 1 2022

Online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed long-time Ipsos exec Elena Speer to lead its sales team in the Northern European region. She is based in London. More

McLeod Returns to Kantar as Head of Media

Mar 1 2022

Long-time Kantar exec Richard McLeod is re-joining the business as Head of Media, leading its work for brands and agencies looking at how consumers engage with media and advertising. More

Weber Shandwick Names Global Head of Analytics

Feb 25 2022

In New York, Interpublic-owned marcoms agency network Weber Shandwick has appointed Ridhi Malhotra as Global Head of Analytics and Intelligence. More

Kinnect Launches India CX Practice

Feb 24 2022

In India, digital media agency Kinnect has launched a Customer Experience practice, and appointed Bharatesh Salian to lead it as SVP - Marketing Science and CX. More

Kantar Public Adds Three to Policy Evaluation Team

Feb 24 2022

Kantar Public has appointed three senior policy evaluation experts - Richard Lloyd as Senior Director in its Evaluation practice in London, Leong Chan-Hoong as Head of Policy Evaluation and Data Analytics in Singapore, and Laetitia Dansou as Director of Policy Evaluation in France. More

GfK CEO Peter Feld to Leave in March

Feb 22 2022

GfK CEO Peter Feld has decided not to seek an extension to his contract, and will leave the company on March 14th. CFO Lars Nordmark will step into the Chief Exec role on an interim basis, while COO Joshua Hubbert has been added to the Management Board. More

Wellington Office for Perceptive

Feb 21 2022

Auckland, NZ-based customer intelligence agency Perceptive is to open an office in the country's capital, Wellington, and has appointed former NielsenIQ manager Roman Konopka there as Research Director. More

Bounteous Hires Publicis Man Raju Patel as MD

Feb 21 2022

In Chicago, insight-driven digital experience consultancy Bounteous has appointed long-time Publicis exec Raju Patel as Managing Director, tasked with driving relationships with the firm's financial, industrial and technology clients. More

Ovation Hires Innovation Leader

Feb 21 2022

US-based B2B insights solutions provider OvationMR has appointed Joseph Jordan as Senior Vice President of CX and Innovation. More

Fiftyfive5 Names Head of Research Operations

Feb 10 2022

Australian insight consultancy Fiftyfive5 has appointed Kai Lufen as Head of Research Operations, leading a team of technical specialists with core capabilities in data integration, automation, visualisation and data governance. More

Logica Research Promotes and Adds to US Team

Feb 4 2022

In the US, financial services, fintech and tech specialist Logica Research has promoted Carole Herpin as Vice President, Client Success, while Kerol Guaqueta has joined as Market Research Manager and Denise Squicciarini as Research Director. More

Interview Feature: Neuro-Guru Dr Michelle Niedziela

Feb 3 2022

Continuing our focus on 'Measuring Brains & Bodies', HCD's VP of Research & Innovation talks about a career in 'neuro' (with a rat allergy); quantifying the stress of bad audio on a Zoom call; whether any perfume can live up to one of those weird ads; and much more besides. Available to watch or read. More

Advantage Hires Peter Harris for New Global CRO Role

Feb 3 2022

In Australia, Advantage Group, which acts as an advisor for CPG and grocery sector B2B engagement solutions, has hired Peter Harris for the newly created role of Global Chief Research Officer. More

M&C Saatchi Launches Innovation Agency

Feb 3 2022

n the UK, communications group M&C Saatchi has launched a digital business innovation consultancy called Thread, to help clients develop digital products and services. More

Former Statista Leader Takes CEO Role at Onclusive

Feb 1 2022

STG's newly formed media monitoring and measurement business Onclusive has appointed Manuel Moerbach as Chief Executive Officer. More

Schlesinger Strengthens Senior Team

Feb 1 2022

Data collection and research services company Schlesinger Group has appointed Troy Anderson as Chief Product & Technology Officer and Ellie Ahmadi as CMO; and promoted Rob Ramirez to Chief Client Officer and Sue Maldonado to Chief of Staff to the CEO. More

Rapid Expansion for Data Collection Firm Veridata

Feb 1 2022

Texas-based data collection firm Veridata Insights has reported 150% year-over-year revenue growth and fifteen recent hires, having opened offices in Canada, Bulgaria, India and the UK. More

Autonomy Co-founder Lynch Loses HP Fraud Case

Jan 31 2022

Mike Lynch, co-founder and former CEO of UK-based big data analytics giant Autonomy, has lost the civil lawsuit brought by Hewlett-Packard (HP), relating to its 2011 $11bn (£8.2bn) acquisition of Autonomy. Lynch may be extradited to the US to face criminal fraud charges, but will appeal. More

Adelphi Research US Promotes Wynn to President

Jan 31 2022

Omnicom Health subsidiary Adelphi Research has promoted Ratna Wynn from EVP, Head of Research, Operations and Innovation to the position of President, US, overseeing all Stateside research, operations and finance. More

Santander's Saj Arshad to be Next MRS President

Jan 27 2022

Saj Arshad, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer at Santander UK, is to be the next President of the Market Research Society (MRS). He will take up the position at the beginning of April, following the end of Jan Gooding's five-year term. More

InnovateMR Gets Funds for Growth and Acquisitions

Jan 24 2022

Online sampling technology firm InnovateMR has received an undisclosed amount of funding from private equity firm CIVC Partners and a 'significant investment' from Innovate founders Matt Dusig, Gregg Lavin, George Llorens and former President Michael Anderson, as well as from current shareholders. More

Empower Hires Brett Mowry as SVP of Intelligence

Jan 24 2022

Creative media agency Empower has appointed Brett Mowry as Senior Vice President of Intelligence, leading the firm's Research, Advanced Analytics, Digital Media Analytics, and Data Solutions divisions. More

Wunderman Thompson Names First NA Chief Data Officer

Jan 24 2022

Marcoms agency network Wunderman Thompson has promoted Tony Weber to the newly created role of Chief Data Officer, North America. More

Obituary: Former BMRB MD John Downham

Jan 21 2022

John Downham, BMRB's first Research Officer and former MD, and a pioneer within the MRS, ESOMAR and other research organisations and initiatives, has died aged 97. More

ZoomInfo Hires Former ICO Exec as Compliance Officer

Jan 21 2022

US-based B2B data and software firm ZoomInfo has appointed former ICO exec Simon McDougal as its first Compliance Officer, based in London. More

DoubleVerify COO to Step Down

Jan 21 2022

In the US, digital media measurement and analytics firm DoubleVerify (DV) has announced that Chief Operating Officer Matt McLaughlin plans to step down in the summer, after more than a decade in the role, to 'start a new phase in life'. More

Sorrell Co-founds £110m AdTech VC Fund

Jan 18 2022

Sir Martin Sorrell has teamed up with Stanhope Capital Group founder Daniel Pinto to launch a venture capital fund called S4S Ventures, which will raise £110m from investors to fund early-stage 'Martech, Adtech, data tech, creative tech and emerging digital media / content firms'. More

Former Schlesinger MD Joins Hamburg Agency

Jan 14 2022

Former Schlesinger Group Germany MD Stephan Schmid has joined SCHÖTTMER - RESEARCH HUB in Hamburg, as Unit Director. More

Sermo Hires for DACH Regional Growth

Jan 13 2022

Physician insights provider Sermo has appointed healthcare market research leader Max Czycholl as Vice President, based in Hamburg, Germany and responsible for leading business development operations in the DACH region. More

Delineate Creates Product Research Director Role

Jan 11 2022

UK-based research and data business Delineate has hired Debbie Stephens for the newly created position of Product Research Director, overseeing the execution and launch of the firm's research products roadmap. More

Former Kantar Exec MacGregor Joins Pollen Recruitment

Jan 11 2022

In the UK, market research sector staffing firm Pollen Recruitment has appointed former Kantar Public exec James MacGregor as a Senior Consultant, with a focus on public sector clients. More

ADRG Promotes for Top Operations Role

Jan 11 2022

In the US, interviewing services provider American Directions Research Group (ADRG) has promoted Eleanor Ty to the post of National Director of Operations / Client Services, with oversight of interviewing operations, training, quality control and project management. More

Little Replaces Hammer as Bloomfire CEO

Jan 10 2022

In the US, knowledge management platform Bloomfire has appointed Ben Little as Chief Executive Officer, as Mark Hammer moves to an advisory role, for personal reasons. More

Ipsos Merges UK Advisory Units into One Practice

Jan 7 2022

Ipsos has brought together its existing UK advisory units into one practice, employing more than 50 specialists. Murat Demiral will lead the practice as Head of Advisory, and joins the UK Management Committee. More

CIENCE Hires Former ZoomInfo Exec as Data GM

Jan 7 2022

In the US, data business CIENCE has appointed former ZoomInfo exec Brian Perks for the newly created role of General Manager, Data. More

Marjette Stark Named MRII President

Jan 7 2022

Former Phoenix Marketing International President Marjette Stark has been named President of non-profit MR educational institute the MRII (Market Research Institute International), having served on its Board of Directors since 2015. More

That's It for Another Year

Dec 23 2021

This is the last edition of DRNO for 2021 - we'll be back on Tuesday 4th January. From all of us at MrWeb to all those of you celebrating it, a very Merry Christmas; and to all of you, thanks for reading this year and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2022. Here we look backwards and forwards briefly... More

Competitive Intelligence Firm Crayon Names CPO

Dec 23 2021

In the US, market and competitive intelligence provider Crayon has appointed former Meltwater exec Erica Jenkins as Chief Product Officer, to lead the company's Product team and use her experience to further develop its platform. More

Social Researcher M.E.L Adds Two to Qualitative Team

Dec 21 2021

In the UK, full service social research and behavioural insights specialist M.E.L Research has appointed Kate Owen as Research Director and Claire Bennett as Associate Director in its Qualitative team. More

DJS Adds Fourteen to UK Team

Dec 15 2021

North of England-based DJS Research has hired fourteen new members of staff across a range of departments, including William Scott as Associate Director, and Amy Greenwood and Sylvie Harding as Research Managers. More

ScaleHouse Brings In Product Expert Tiama Hanson-Drury

Dec 14 2021

Growth strategy firm ScaleHouse has appointed former Dynata / Zappi product development expert Tiama Hanson-Drury as an Advisor. More

Qualtrics to Hire 400 as Office Moves Across Town

Dec 10 2021

Experience management firm Qualtrics is to create 400 new jobs with a $15.9 million investment in a new office in Reston, VA, USA. More

Four Senior Hires for Morning Consult

Dec 10 2021

Washington DC-based consumer insights platform Morning Consult has announced new appointments including former Moody's exec Stephanie Leavitt as Managing Director of Communications. More

Merkle Hires Leader for UK Salesforce Practice

Dec 10 2021

Data-driven CXM and marketing firm Merkle has appointed Floris Oranje as UK Salesforce Practice Lead, and head of parent company dentsu's CXM Service Line in the country. More

New Insight Tool and Team for Ad Firm Duncan Channon

Dec 9 2021

In California, independent creative agency Duncan Channon has formed a Data + Tech practice, to be led by Madelaine Robinson; and is rolling out a proprietary analytics tool called the Table, promising rapid campaign performance insight and help with optimising creative. More

Eye Tracker Tobii Confirms Srivatsa as New CEO

Dec 7 2021

Swedish eye tracking developer Tobii has confirmed that Anand Srivatsa will take up the position of Chief Executive Officer from this Thursday, 9th December. He replaces co-founder Henrik Eskilsson, who announced his intention to step down in April. More

Merkle Names New ANZ Chief Executive

Dec 7 2021

Data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has appointed long time PwC Australia exec John Riccio as Chief Executive Officer in the ANZ region, succeeding Erik Hallander who is leaving to 'pursue other opportunities'. More

Opinium Named MRS Agency of the Year

Dec 6 2021

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has given this year's Agency of the Year Award to London-based insight firm Opinium, which had previously been shortlisted eight times in nine years. More

Ipsos MORI Appoints Head of Behavioural Science

Dec 6 2021

In Edinburgh, Ipsos MORI has appointed Lisa Sutherland as Head of Behavioural Science in Public Affairs. More

Alida Hires Merger and Acquisition Specialist

Dec 6 2021

In Canada, insights and CX firm Alida has appointed Gaurav Bhide as Vice President of Corporate Development, with a remit which includes driving M&A strategy. More

Revenue Recovering at Slimmer, More Profitable Kantar

Dec 3 2021

Kantar has reported revenue of $2,681m for the first three quarters of 2021, up 11% at constant currency although still down 5% from 2019 figures; and EBITDA of $445m, up 52% on 2020 and 39% (organic growth 33%) versus the same period in 2019. More

Stagwell Merges Units for New Toronto Firm DonerNorth

Dec 3 2021

In Toronto, Harris Poll owner Stagwell Group has brought together two units of its recently merged business MDC Partners to form a new agency, DonerNorth. The two are creative, digital and media experts UNION and shopper innovation and insights firm 6 Degrees. More

Merkle Launches in Taiwan

Dec 3 2021

Dentsu International has launched its data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle in Taiwan. Current iProspect Taiwan CEO Carrie Tsai will now serve as Chief Exec of both businesses. More

Contensquare Creates Social Responsibility Role

Dec 2 2021

In Paris, user experience (UX) analytics platform Contentsquare has hired former French government official Kat Borlongan for a newly created role, Chief Impact Officer, leading a drive into areas that deliver 'greater impact, beyond revenue growth'. More

Comscore Promotes Pugh for CIO Role

Nov 30 2021

Comscore has promoted Brian Pugh to the role of Chief Information Officer, responsible for developing new tech tools, for ensuring that data is secure, and for MRC and ISO accreditation of the firm's services. More

Former Kantar Exec Named Firefish Head of Data

Nov 29 2021

UK-based insights firm Firefish Group has hired former Kantar exec Mark Webster as Head of Data Strategy, to build new data capabilities and help clients transform existing insight programmes. More

Merkle Senior Hires Boost B2B Marketing Wing

Nov 26 2021

Experience management company Merkle has added four senior staff to the creative leadership team of its global B2B marketing organisation: former McCann ops director Jonathan Turner; Rob Crilley, formerly at The&Partnership; dentsu's Laura Jennings; and former Momentum leader Gary O'Donnell. More

MD Role for Ipsos MORI's Tu

Nov 25 2021

In London, Ipsos MORI has promoted Trinh Tu to the role of Managing Director of Public Affairs. She was previously Head of Business Growth, Public Affairs. More

WPP Unites Twelve Agencies at New Prague Campus

Nov 25 2021

Marcoms giant WPP has opened a campus in the Czech capital Prague, where twelve of the group's agencies and 1,000 marketing, advertising, media, PR, data and research professional are now housed. More

IRB Hires Long-Time Nielsen Exec Sarah Hillis

Nov 23 2021

New Delhi, India-based online quant research and respondent engagement specialist Internet Research Bureau (IRB) has appointed long-time Nielsen exec Sarah Hillis as Sales Director, based in its London office. More

Comscore Hires Former Movie Studio Exec in SE Asia

Nov 23 2021

Comscore has appointed former United International Pictures VP Han Seng Lim to lead its Client Services team in Southeast Asia. More

NP Digital Hires Chief Media & Data Officer

Nov 19 2021

San Diego, CA-based global performance marketing agency NP Digital has appointed Luisa Bernardes as Chief Media & Data Officer in the Brazilian region, based in São Paulo. She previously held the same role at dentsu. More

QRCA Elects Roben Allong as New President

Nov 18 2021

In the US, the Qualitative Research Consultants Association (QRCA) has elected Roben Allong as its new President for 2021-2022. She succeeds Caroline Volpe, President of Compass Market Research, who held the role for the 2020-2021 period. More

LiveRamp Names Chief People Officer

Nov 18 2021

San Francisco-based enterprise data and analytics platform LiveRamp has appointed Sharawn Tipton as Chief People Officer, overseeing all aspects of people and culture programs, including global talent acquisition, HR technology and 'people operations'. More

Kantar Hires ROI Analytics Leader

Nov 18 2021

Kantar has appointed Duncan Houldsworth to lead its Brand & Marketing ROI Analytics practice in North America. More

Paradigm Adds Four to Go-To-Market Team

Nov 16 2021

US company Paradigm says it is on course to 'double its highest revenue year', having appointed four new members for its Go-To-Market team. AJ Keirans and Aaron Walton were hired earlier in the year, and are now joined by Matt Freitag and Adam Dietrich. More

Employee Insight Platform New Possible Launches

Nov 15 2021

In Manchester, UK, a new employee insight platform has launched. 'New Possible' promises a '360-degree solution' which helps clients understand their people and measures, assesses and benchmarks the culture of an organisation. SMEs are a particular target. More

Italian Buy and CFO Hire for S4

Nov 15 2021

Sir Martin Sorrell's S4Capital has boosted its presence in Italy with the acquisition of creative content marketing agency Miyagi. Separately, the firm has a new CFO, Mary Basterfield. More

Change at the Top for Dentsu Group

Nov 15 2021

Japanese holding company Dentsu Group has announced that Toshihiro Yamamoto will retire from his role as President and CEO, to be succeeded by Hiroshi Igarashi from next January. Management of dentsu international (DI) will remain under the leadership of Wendy Clark. More

Global Role for Toluna's Susan Vidler

Nov 11 2021

Consumer insights provider Toluna has promoted Susan Vidler to the newly created position of Global Chief Research Officer, leading the group's global research team and responsible for developing, defining and implementing best practices across the research function. More

Merkle Promotes for Media Lead Role

Nov 11 2021

In London, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has promoted Toby Benjamin for the new role of Managing Director of its Media practice. His remit includes driving collaboration between the practice and the firm's CXM experts. More

Medallia Hires for Asia Pacific Growth

Nov 9 2021

US-based customer and employee experience management firm Medallia has appointed Denise Miura as Vice President leading growth in Japan and elsewhere in Asia Pacific. She is based in Tokyo. More

Santos to Lead U.S. Census Bureau

Nov 5 2021

The U.S. Senate has confirmed veteran survey statistician Robert Santos as Director of the Census Bureau. Santos is the choice of President Joe Biden and was also endorsed by trade body The Insights Association (IA). More

UK Not-For-Profit Research Founder Sells

Nov 5 2021

In the UK, founder Joe Saxton has sold nfpSynergy, an independent market research company specialising in not-for-profits, to his colleagues of ten years, co-MDs Cian Murphy and Tim Harrison-Byrne. More

Pricing Specialist Engage3 Gears Up for Growth

Nov 5 2021

US-based firm Engage3, which helps retailers and brands track and optimize their 'Price Image', has promoted Helena Cisneros to the new role of SVP of Data Operations & Mentorship, launched new features and says it expects to double its team over the next eighteen months. More

Skone James Heads New IFF Energy & Environment Sector

Nov 4 2021

London-based full service agency IFF Research has launched an Energy & Environment team, providing insight to help inform environmental policy decisions and support sustainable business across the UK. Director Andrew Skone James will lead it. More

South African Office and Hires for Verve

Nov 3 2021

Community panels pioneer Verve is opening a Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) next month in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has appointed Heather Tluczek and Meryl Dovey to lead it, as MD and Head of New Business Development respectively. More

Ipsos Hires Ad Industry Name Karen Fraser

Oct 29 2021

In the UK, Ipsos has appointed former Advertising Association exec Karen Fraser as Senior Director, with responsibility for sustainability, creativity, trust and growth. More

CleverTap Hires First Chief Growth Officer

Oct 29 2021

AI-powered customer lifecycle and user retention platform CleverTap has hired former Salesforce exec Vikrant Chowdhary for the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer, leading the firm's go-to-market strategy globally. More

Voxco Hires for CX Leadership Post

Oct 26 2021

In Canada, Voxco Survey Software has appointed Anne Sobecki as Vice President of Customer Experience, leading its CX management offering. More

Kantar's Wragg Named Hall & Partners CEO

Oct 25 2021

Long-time Kantar exec Tim Wragg has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of brand insights analytics and consulting agency Hall & Partners, succeeding Vanella Jackson who moves to the role of company Chairperson. More

Former Maru Man Berger Named EVP at Schlesinger

Oct 25 2021

Global data collection and research services company Schlesinger has appointed former Maru/Blue MD Rob Berger as Executive Vice President, Global Quantitative Solutions. More

InMoment Hires AI Tech Team Leader

Oct 22 2021

Customer intelligence platform InMoment has appointed Mehul Nagrani as General Manager, AI Product & Technology. More

Ipsos Thriving as Handover Approaches

Oct 21 2021

Ipsos has posted third quarter revenue of EUR 526.3m, up 12.3% versus Q3 2020 and 5.4% - or 8.5% in organic growth terms - compared with Q3 2019. The firm says profitability is 'in line with the objectives for the year announced in July', with a slight improvement predicted in operating margin. More

Ambitious Launch for Data-Driven Consultancy Salient

Oct 21 2021

In Chicago, a team of agency, tech and consulting execs including Bryan Specht and Tricia Ewald have launched Salient Global, a new agency focused on creating 'data-driven human experiences'. An ambitious growth plan involves acquisitions, and nine Managing Partners are already on board. More

Senior Financial Officer Taft Leaves Nielsen

Oct 20 2021

Nielsen's SVP Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer Christopher Taft is leaving the company after two years. CFO Linda Zukauckas will take the Principal Accounting Officer role on an interim basis while a successor is found. More

Toluna Hires Chief Sales Officer

Oct 19 2021

Toluna has appointed former Verint, Nielsen and Affinnova exec Kevin Daly in the new role of Chief Sales Officer. More

PureSpectrum Hires Asia Client Dev Lead

Oct 19 2021

PureSpectrum has appointed former System 1 Research MD Lester Sualog to lead client development in Asia. More

Confirmit Veteran Joins Ipsos in Global Sales Role

Oct 8 2021

Ipsos has announced the appointment of twenty-year Confirmit exec Wale Omiyale, as Global Head of Sales for Observer and Ipsos.Digital. More

Verve to Open 'Northern Hub' in Manchester

Oct 7 2021

London-based community panels specialist Verve is planning to open an office in Manchester, which will initially be led by founder and CEO Andrew Cooper, who has relocated to the north of England; and Joint Head of Insight Richard Preedy. The firm has also hired three new execs. More

Data Consultancy Mesh-AI Launches with $30m Fund

Oct 7 2021

In London, Matt Farmer and Seb Bulpin have launched a data and artificial intelligence (AI) consultancy called Mesh-AI, equipped with $30m of funding. More

Murakami Named Essence Japan MD

Oct 7 2021

WPP-owned data and measurement-driven media agency Essence has named Kota Murakami Managing Director for Japan, responsible for leading innovation in data, analytics and technology, as well as business growth in the market. More

Troy Kohut Named Director of Ipsos UU in Sydney

Oct 6 2021

In Australia, Ipsos has appointed Troy Kohut as Director of its qualitative arm Ipsos Understanding Unlimited (Ipsos UU). He is based in Sydney. More

Delineate Hires Director to Drive Brand Reposition

Oct 5 2021

UK-based research and data business Delineate has appointed Mike Stroud as Marketing Director, responsible for driving marketing strategy. This includes launching the company's plan to shift to an SaaS model. More

Toluna Hires Global Marketing Head

Oct 4 2021

Toluna has appointed Cate Rubenstein as SVP of Global Marketing, responsible for 'expanding and elevating' its brand. More

Access Intelligence Adds Global Data Head

Oct 4 2021

Marketing tech group Access Intelligence Plc has appointed Jay Krall as Global VP of Data, and Lisa Gilbert as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. More

ScotCen's Bradshaw Named ACSS Fellow

Oct 4 2021

ScotCen Director Paul Bradshaw has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition for the 'excellence and impact' of his work. More

Havas Hires Social Impact Chief

Oct 1 2021

Marcoms giant Havas has appointed Lindsay Stein as its first Chief of Social Impact, tasked with partnering with marketers and client firms to help them create research-based social impact solutions. More

Edelman Names First Global Experience Chief

Sep 28 2021

In New York, PR consultancy firm Edelman has promoted Taj Reid to the newly created role of Global Chief Experience Officer. More

Ipsos Volte-Face: Ben Page to Lead Group Worldwide

Sep 27 2021

Ipsos has announced that Nathalie Roos will no longer be taking over as CEO, following the emergence of 'deep discrepancies' in her discussions with Didier Truchot. Instead, Ipsos MORI CEO Ben Page will take the top job, from November 15th. More

quantilope Hires US Leader

Sep 23 2021

Hamburg, Germany-based insights automation platform quantilope has appointed Joe Henriques as its new US President, leading its American Business Unit. More

QualRecruit Hires COO

Sep 23 2021

Ottawa, Canada-based online qual recruitment marketplace QualRecruit Inc. has appointed Dan Bacsa as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel More

Lucid Hires Head of Corporate Development

Sep 22 2021

Programmatic research tech platform Lucid has appointed Eric Denker as Vice President heading up its Corporate Development and Strategy. More

Senior Hire for Kantar Public in Singapore

Sep 22 2021

Kantar Public, the global insights group's public policy evidence and advisory division, has appointed social scientist Issac Lim in the new role of Head of Policy Development, Evaluation & Data Analytics within its Singapore business. More

Publisher Wiley Names Jay Flynn Head of Research

Sep 21 2021

In the US, research and education publishing company Wiley has promoted Jay Flynn to Executive Vice President of its Wiley Research division. He replaces Judy Verses, who joined in 2015 and is leaving the organization for personal reasons. More

Heap Continues Building Senior Team

Sep 21 2021

Digital Insights platform Heap has appointed Steve Love as CFO, joining recent C-Suite additions Sean Andrew - Chief Revenue Officer - and Chief Customer Officer Ahmed Quadri. More

Forsta Hires Chief Product Officer

Sep 20 2021

CX and research tech company Forsta has appointed Brian Bhuta as Chief Product Officer, overseeing product development, leading innovation and evolving the architecture of the product suite. More

BARC's Gray Joins Market Research Society of India

Sep 17 2021

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has appointed former BARC India exec Derrick Gray as Vice President. More

UK Further Education Research Org Jisc Names New CEO

Sep 17 2021

In the UK, digital education and research membership organisation Jisc has appointed Heidi Fraser-Krauss as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Paul Feldman, who is retiring after more than six years in the role. More

Sam Curtis to Replace Kirsty Fuller as Big Sofa CEO

Sep 16 2021

Kirsty Fuller, CEO of video intelligence platform Big Sofa Technologies, is stepping down from the role and will become a Non-Executive Director from next January. She will be succeeded by Sam Curtis, current Head of Client Partnerships and Business Development, in a planned transition. More

Communities Specialist KLC Names President

Sep 16 2021

In the US, online communities and co-creation specialist KLC has appointed Dan Womack as company President. He will work alongside founder Kevin Lonnie, who will remain the company's CEO. More

Savanta Grows North American Team

Sep 15 2021

Savanta has reported the addition of a dozen new members to its US and Canadian teams in the second quarter, including Chuck Woelfel as VP in Research, Insight and Consulting; Patrick Byck as Director of Operations; and Marc Matthews as Director of Research. More

Le Manh Leaves Ipsos: New CEO NA Appointed

Sep 14 2021

Pierre Le Manh, Ipsos' CEO in North America, has left the company to pursue 'other opportunities', and been replaced by former Gartner exec Lorenzo Larini. More

Zappi Buy Brings Stats Tools and Expertise

Sep 14 2021

UK-based ad and innovation testing platform Zappi has acquired the business and assets of Chicago-based start-up Data Quorum, including its library of statistical tools. More

Senior Changes Drive Delineate Transition to SaaS

Sep 14 2021

UK-based research and data business Delineate has announced senior management changes, with founder James (JT) Turner moving from the CEO role to that of President; COO Ben Leet stepping up to CEO; and former employee Chris Bunyan returning as Product Director. More

Basis Social Adds Three to London Team

Sep 13 2021

In London, Basis Research's new social practice has appointed Ingrid Broch-Due as Associate Director, Connie Flude as Innovation Lead, and Elena Antoniades as Operations Director. More

New Funds and CEO for Work Insights Platform Fin

Sep 10 2021

In the US, work insights platform Fin has raised $20m in a Series A round of funding, for use in sales, marketing and R&D. The company has also appointed former Twilio exec Evan Cummack as Chief Executive Officer. More

IFF Research Hires Eleven in London

Sep 9 2021

In London, full-service agency IFF Research has made eleven new hires in the last quarter, including Catherine O'Driscoll who re-joined in June as Associate Director after eighteen months at charity GambleAware. More

The Nursery Hires for New Head of Health Role

Sep 7 2021

UK-based brand and communications research agency The Nursery has hired long-time Cello Health exec Elena Geatches for the newly created position of Head of Health. More

Funds for Sales Intell Firm Revenue Grid

Sep 6 2021

In the US, revenue intelligence platform Revenue Grid has raised $20m in a Series A round of funding, which it will use to scale growth in the Ukraine and US, and further develop its platform with the addition of AI-based features. Additionally, SAP CX exec Bob Stutz has joined the Board. More

Searchmetrics Opens in Chicago

Sep 3 2021

Berlin, Germany-based SEO and analytics software firm Searchmetrics has opened an office in Chicago, where newly promoted Chief Marketing Officer Lillian Haase has relocated to oversee global marketing. More

DWise Consulting Hires Two from Kantar Profiles

Sep 3 2021

In the Netherlands, research services agency DWise Consulting has hired former Kantar Profiles execs Claudia Doeland and Puisé Pang for the roles of Client Director and Partner. More

Customer Intell Firm Databook Adds Two to Senior Team

Sep 3 2021

US-based enterprise customer intelligence platform Databook has hired long-time Accenture exec Peter Zuyderduyn in the newly created role of General Manager EMEA, while Michelle Desaulniers joins as Vice President, People Operations. More

B2B International Names Tom Percival MD in London

Sep 2 2021

Business-to-business research provider B2B International has promoted Tom Percival to the role of Managing Director, leading its London-based team. More

DVJ Appoints Engels as Center of Expertise Director

Sep 2 2021

In the Netherlands, full-service agency DVJ Insights has appointed Nicole Engels as Center of Expertise Director, leading a group which comprises its Innovation LAB, Science & Analytics team and Marketing Communications team. More

Wilding-Brown Steps Up to CEO at InnovateMR

Sep 1 2021

US-based sample solutions provider InnovateMR has promoted Chief Research Officer Lisa Wilding-Brown to the role of CEO. Co-founders Matt Dusig, George Llorens and Gregg Lavin, along with company President Michael Anderson, move to the firm's Board of Directors. More

CXM Specialist Alida Hires Chief Architect

Aug 31 2021

In Canada, customer experience management (CXM) specialist Alida has appointed Amit Gupta as Chief Architect, to strengthen the technology of its TXM (Total Experience Management) platform. More

Dynata Hires New Chief Technology Officer

Aug 20 2021

First-party data and insights platform Dynata has appointed Dilip Nagaraja as Chief Technology Officer, driving the continued development of the firm's platform and automating the processing, access and distribution of its products. More

Merkle Opens Tech Consulting Practice

Aug 19 2021

In London, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has opened a dedicated Technology Consulting practice, and appointed its Senior Director of Solutions Andy Ankrah to lead it. More

New Firm for Former WPP AUNZ Data CEO Ben Dixon

Aug 19 2021

In Australia, Ben Dixon, WPP AUNZ's former CEO of Data Investment Management, has been named Chief Executive Officer of newly launched single-source data business Fonto. More

Panelbase Hires Client Account Director in London

Aug 19 2021

Northumberland, UK-based online research supplier Panelbase has appointed former Toluna exec Priya Nepoleon as Client Account Director, based in London. More

Annalect Names New COO and SVP

Aug 19 2021

Omnicom-owned data and analytics firm Annalect has appointed Matt Nolan as Chief Operating Officer, based in Sydney, Australia from September. Separately, Dimitris Tsioutsias has recently been named SVP Measurement & Optimization Solutions, based in the US. More

Kantar Chairman Adam Crozier to Lead BT Board

Aug 17 2021

Kantar Chairman Adam Crozier is to add the Chairmanship of BT Group plc. He will join the Board in November and take up the role from 1st December, following the retirement of Jan du Plessis. More

CivicScience Launches Advertising Division

Aug 16 2021

In Pittsburgh, USA, market intelligence company CivicScience is launching an advertising company tapping data from its 100m plus survey respondents. The new firm starts with $15m seed funding from investors including the NPD Group, and is led by CEO Doug Lauretano. More

Company Data Firm OpenCorporates Names New CEO

Aug 16 2021

In London, company data provider OpenCorporates has promoted former dunnhumby exec Sarah Arana-Morton to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Chris Taggart, who has been named Chief Strategy Officer. More

New Marketing Leader for OpinionRoute

Aug 12 2021

Cleveland, OH-based research technology and data collection services firm OpinionRoute has announced the appointment of Heather Hall as Senior Vice President of Marketing. More

New Business Hire for Motif

Aug 11 2021

London-based researcher Motif has appointed former MetrixLab employee Amanda Boote as a New Business Director. More

Microsoft Man Named LiveRamp Chief Product Officer

Aug 6 2021

San Francisco-based enterprise data connectivity and analytics platform LiveRamp has appointed former Microsoft exec David Pann as Chief Product Officer. More

Forrester Names New CFO

Aug 5 2021

In the US, IT sector specialist Forrester Research has appointed Chris Finn as Chief Financial Officer. Finn will join on September 13th, and replaces Michael Doyle who leaves to become CFO of biomarker analysis specialist Quanterix. More

Beehive Adds Two to London Team

Aug 5 2021

In London, Beehive Research has appointed Tim Kerr as Senior Researcher and Charles Ray as Research Manager, supporting its expansion into the media and publishing arena. More

Former Maru/Matchbox co-CEO Joins Morning Consult

Aug 3 2021

Former Maru/Matchbox co-CEO Brian James has joined consumer insights platform Morning Consult as Associate VP of Client Services in the Commercial division. More

Co-founder Naidus Retires from Gazelle Global

Aug 2 2021

Manhattan, NY-based sampling, field management and data collection firm Gazelle Global has announced the retirement of one of its co-founders, Harriet Naidus, and the full acquisition of the company by the other, Anne Tancredi Brown. More

Morning Consult Expands in US

Aug 2 2021

In the US, consumer insights platform Morning Consult has appointed five new senior members of staff, four at Managing Director level, and including former Kantar execs Ben Mansell and Sara VanTassel. More

Presidential Promotions for Maru/Matchbox

Aug 2 2021

Tech-enabled MR and customer insights firm Maru Group has promoted two senior execs at its communities specialist Maru/Matchbox - Daniel Finder to the newly created role of President, Client Relationships; and Brent Snider to President, Chief Revenue Officer. More

HRW Adds Two Behavioural Science Analysts

Jul 30 2021

Sector specialist agency HRW (Healthcare Research Worldwide) has hired Jeremy Koloski and Alexandra Petrache as Behavioural Science Analysts in its HRW Shift division - Koloski in Manhattan, US and Petrache at the firm's headquarters in Oxford, UK. More

Zinklar Hires Kantar's Ignasi Fernández as CMO

Jul 30 2021

In Barcelona, market research platform Zinklar has appointed long-time Kantar exec Ignasi Fernández as Chief Marketing Officer, to help consolidate the firm's international presence in key markets including Europe, the US and Latin America. More

Forsta Hires Head of Sales for the Americas

Jul 28 2021

Forsta, the recently merged business of research software firms Confirmit and FocusVision, has appointed former Adobe / OpinionLab exec Jim Reitz as Head of Sales for the Americas, Voice of Customer and Employee (VOC/VOE). More

CFO Greg Fink to Leave Comscore

Jul 26 2021

Comscore Chief Financial Officer Greg Fink will be leaving the company at the end of August, 'to pursue new interests'. More

Medallia Hires Freddie Mac Man in SVP Role

Jul 16 2021

In the US, customer experience management (CXM) specialist Medallia has appointed former Freddie Mac CX specialist Bill Staikos as Senior Vice President of Industry Solutions. More

Two New US MDs for Data Firm fifty-five

Jul 16 2021

Data company fifty-five has promoted Robin Clayton to the role of Managing Director in New York, and appointed Alicia Arnold as Managing Director in Boston. More

New CEO for IAB Tech Lab

Jul 16 2021

In the US, R&D and standard-setting consortium the IAB Tech Lab has appointed Anthony Katsur as Chief Executive Officer, beginning August 2nd. He takes over from Dennis Buchheim, who has moved to Facebook as VP, Advertising Ecosystem. More

Verto Chief Brennan among Senior Hires for Dynata

Jul 15 2021

First-party data platform Dynata has hired former Verto Analytics CEO Pat Brennan as VP, Panel Development; while Nancy Brigham joins as VP, Research Science; John Talierco as Product Owner; and Naveen Goel as VP, India Operations. More

SHG Founder Jerry Arbittier Launches New Company AOPS

Jul 13 2021

Jerry Arbittier, co-founder of SurveyHealthcareGlobus (SHG), has set up a new consulting business called Arbittier Opinion Panel Systems (AOPS), supporting healthcare market research firms and panel operators. More

Rep Data Hires Mark Tzatzaris as a Partner

Jul 13 2021

In the US, data collection firm Rep Data has appointed former SurveyMonkey / Lucid exec Mark Tzatzaris as a Partner. More

Senior Hire for M&A Advisor JEGI

Jul 13 2021

In New York, mergers and acquisitions advisory firm JEGI CLARITY has appointed Chris Karl as Chief Business Development Officer. The firm has advised on many of the insight sector's key takeovers in recent years. More

Leger Hires Chipman as US Healthcare Leader

Jul 12 2021

In Philadelphia, USA, former LRW and Millward Brown VP Frank Chipman has joined Canada-based company Leger as Vice-President, Healthcare for the American office. More

GroupM's Newland Joins Annalect in Data Lead Role

Jul 12 2021

OMG's analytics, data and tech agency Annalect has hired GroupM's Liesa Newland for the new role of Head of Data Infrastructure and Integration, covering Australia and New Zealand and starting on September 1st. More

Morning Consult Continues Expansion

Jul 9 2021

In New York, consumer insights platform Morning Consult has added seven former Kantar executives and three from Ipsos to its Commercial team. More

Australian Launch and Hires for PureSpectrum

Jul 9 2021

Sample marketplace PureSpectrum has added an Australian office, and appointed Anthony O'Brien to lead it as Vice President, ANZ. Daniel Soh also joins the firm in Singapore as Senior Account Director. More

Kantar Promotes for New Marketplace APAC Lead Role

Jul 8 2021

Kantar has promoted Ilana Sanborn to the newly created role of Head of Kantar Marketplace, Asia Pacific. More

COMMUNITIES FEATURE: Work in Progress

Jul 6 2021

From our special issue published this week, KL Communications founder Kevin Lonnie talks about what's changed and what hasn't in twenty years running a communities business; about getting customers to solve clients' business problems; and getting space men to talk to each other. More

Cint Names New Chief Human Resources Officer

Jul 6 2021

In Stockholm, Sweden, sample management platform Cint has appointed Marie-Louise Howett as Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for guiding the company's global people, culture and workplace strategies. She replaces Johanna Isander, who left the firm in April. More

Germany's quantilope Opens in London

Jul 5 2021

Hamburg, Germany-based insights automation platform quantilope is expanding to the UK with the opening of an office in London. More

Face Facts Hires and Promotes in Leeds

Jul 5 2021

In the UK, Leeds-based quant fieldwork specialist Face Facts Research has appointed former Optimsa execs Julie Boreham and Amanda Baines as Project Managers. The firm has also promoted four members of staff. More

Enero Hires for Strategy and M&A Role

Jul 2 2021

Enero Group, the parent of research firms The Leading Edge and The Digital Edge, has appointed Nick Burton as Group Strategy and M&A Director, based in its HQ in Sydney. More

Former AA Boss is New Kantar Chief Executive

Jul 1 2021

Kantar has chosen a new Chief Executive - Chris Jansen, currently CEO of global schools group Cognita, starts in the role on 1st November. More

Britain's DJS Goes Employee-Owned

Jul 1 2021

Twenty years to the day from its launch, North of England firm DJS Research has announced it is now an employee-owned business. More

D&B Closes Purchase of New Jacksonville HQ

Jul 1 2021

Business data firm Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. has completed the acquisition of a new global headquarters building, Town Center II in Jacksonville, Florida. More

Senior Hire for Comscore

Jul 1 2021

Audience measurement firm Comscore has appointed Nielsen veteran Brian McLoughlin to lead its commercial relationship with one of its key partners, Publicis Groupe. He will be based in New York. More

ANZ Opening for Pathmatics

Jun 30 2021

Santa Monica, California-based ad intelligence company Pathmatics is expanding to Australia and New Zealand, appointing Eugene Du Plessis to lead the new division as Regional Director. More

Former Nielsen CMO Joins Board of Zappi

Jun 30 2021

Ad and innovation testing platform Zappi has appointed former Nielsen CMO and We Work exec Marcy Shinder to its board of directors. More

COMMUNITIES FEATURE: Interview with Tim Martin

Jun 28 2021

Continuing our focus on insight communities, Verve's Joint Head of Research talks about setting up the world's largest community panel; the boom in exploratory digital qual; and why he's seeing research better represented in board meetings than ever before. Available in print or as a video podcast. More

Insights Association Hires Two Directors

Jun 25 2021

In the US, professional body the Insights Association has appointed Lisa Beck as Director, Account Development and Andrew McKinney as Director, Marketing & Strategic Accounts. More

Trio of Hires for Ops Support Firm Omnisis

Jun 25 2021

Manchester, UK-based market research support agency Omnisis has appointed former InSites Consulting employees Anca Nisirius and Marie Cooper as Data Analysts, and Dylan Cliff as a Junior Developer. More

Former IBM Ad Researcher Joins Zappi

Jun 24 2021

Ad and innovation testing platform Zappi has hired former IBM exec Lauren Palmer as Senior Product Manager guiding its advertising research product strategy. More

Solidatus Hires Sales and Marketing Leaders

Jun 22 2021

In London, data management tech firm Solidatus has hire Dave Northmore as VP of Sales, while Chris Crang joins in the newly created role of VP of Marketing. More

Schlesinger Hires for Clinical Research Unit

Jun 22 2021

Data collection and research services provider Schlesinger Group has appointed Chris Kim, MD, as VP Human Factors in its Schlesinger Clinical Research business. More

Ipsos Hires Western Australia Leader

Jun 21 2021

Ipsos has appointed Brad Hyde as Director of its Perth office, leading the business in Western Australia. More

HFS Launches Banking and Financial Services Practice

Jun 18 2021

Technology and services analyst HFS Research has launched a Banking and Financial Services (BFS) practice, led by SVP Elena Christopher who is based in the US. More

Momentive Promotes for CFO Role

Jun 17 2021

Momentive (formerly known as SurveyMonkey) has promoted Justin Coulombe to the role of Chief Financial Officer. More

TBWA Hires Intelligence and Data Product Leaders

Jun 17 2021

In New York, ad agency TBWA has hired Alyson Stevens as Global Head of Connected Intelligence and Michael Horn as Global Head of Data Product, both newly created roles. More

IFF Research Promotes Six

Jun 17 2021

In the UK, full-service agency IFF Research has promoted Kelsey Beninger to Research Director, while Christa Downing, Helen Greevy, Marc Cranney and Sam Selner move up to Associate Director roles in the Research team, and Eleonore Desnos becomes an AD in Operations. More

Former Genpact VP Joins Predictive Modeller LatentView

Jun 15 2021

In the US, former Genpact VP Parijat Banerjee has joined predictive modeling specialist LatentView Analytics as Global Business Head for the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector. More

McCann Worldgroup Names 'Truth Central' President

Jun 14 2021

In New York, marcoms company McCann Worldgroup (MW) has promoted Laura Simpson to the roles of President of its global intelligence unit 'Truth Central', and Global Chief Information Officer. More

Giacobbe to Lead Schlesinger's Global Panel Strategy

Jun 10 2021

Former GutCheck ops leader Joe Giacobbe has joined international data and research services provider Schlesinger Group as SVP, Global Panels, leading its panel strategy and growth. He is based in Toronto, Canada. More

STRAT7+ Names Sweden-based MD

Jun 9 2021

Business strategy consultancy STRAT7+ has appointed former PwC consultant Björn Dufwenberg as Managing Director, based in Sweden. More

Kantar UK&I Media CEO Mark Inskip Leaves

Jun 8 2021

Mark Inskip, the CEO of Kantar's UK and Ireland Media Division, has left the business to join staffing procurement firm Matrix SCM as Chief Executive Officer. He will be replaced on a temporary basis by EMEA MD Louise Ainsworth. More

Rep Data Hires Former Research Now Exec as COO

Jun 8 2021

In the US, data collection firm Rep Data has hired former Research Now ops exec Jeremy Antoniuk as Chief Operations Officer. More

GWI Hires Former Brandwatch CPO Bex Campbell

Jun 7 2021

Target audience insights firm GWI has appointed former Brandwatch Chief Product Officer Bex Campbell, to lead its own product development efforts. More

Aimpoint Gives Lead Role to Wargames Expert

Jun 7 2021

Strategic intelligence firm Aimpoint Research has appointed retired Colonel Ken Gilliam, former Director of Strategic Wargaming at the U.S. Army War College, to lead its Fusion business practice. More

Merkle Promotes for New Adobe Experience Lead Role

Jun 7 2021

In London, data-driven marketing agency Merkle has promoted Stephen Derbyshire for a newly created role, Adobe Experience Platform Practice Lead for EMEA, also heading up parent company dentsu's CXM Service Line. More

Standard Media Index Names Insights & Analytics Head

Jun 4 2021

In New York, advertising intelligence company Standard Media Index (SMI) has appointed Rick Bruner as Head of Insights & Analytics. More

Kantar Public Adds Policy Research Role in Singapore

Jun 4 2021

Kantar Public, the global group's government and public sector practice, has hired Damien Huang for the newly created role of Director for Policy Research, Development and Evaluation, in Singapore. More

B2B Moves Powell to Lead LA Office

Jun 3 2021

Business-to-business research provider B2B International has promoted its London MD Matthew Powell to the role of Vice President and Executive Director, North America, leading its Los Angeles Office. More

GutCheck Names CFO and CRO

Jun 1 2021

In the US, market research and analytics company GutCheck has appointed Dave Sibley as Chief Financial Officer, while promoting Jessica Gaedeke to the role of Chief Revenue Officer. More

Kym Frank Resigns as Geopath President

May 28 2021

Kym Frank has resigned as President of out of home (OOH) audience measurement body Geopath. According to Mediapost, her decision relates to complaints from Board members following the launch of several industry standards by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). More

Intent Data Firm True Influence Hires Product Leader

May 28 2021

US-based B2B buyer intent data platform True Influence has appointed Ken Lordy as Senior Vice President, Product Management. More

M&C Saatchi Group AUNZ Creates Chief Data Officer Role

May 28 2021

M&C Saatchi Group AUNZ has promoted James Collier to the newly created role of Chief Data Officer, based in Sydney. He retains his existing role as Head of Performance at the group's full-service media agency Bohemia Group. More

Integer Group Launches Growth Sciences Practice

May 25 2021

Omnicom-owned agency The Integer Group has launched a Growth Sciences practice, led by former IBM exec Eamon Boyle as Senior Vice President of Growth Sciences. More

GroupM Creates Global Innovation Officer Role

May 25 2021

In New York, WPP's media investment company GroupM has promoted Krystal Olivieri to the newly created role of Global Innovation Officer, tasked with elevating, enhancing and streamlining its data products and solutions. More

in4mation insights Hires Client Services Senior Director

May 24 2021

US-based data modeling and analytics provider in4mation insights has appointed advanced analytics specialist Keith Wulinsky as Senior Director of Client Services. More

UK Government Names New Innovate UK Chief

May 19 2021

The UK Government's non-departmental innovation agency Innovate UK has appointed Indro Mukerjee as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Ian Campbell, who resigned last June. More

New Toluna European CRO Role for Harris UK MD Vidler

May 18 2021

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has promoted Susan Vidler to the role of European Chief Research Officer, from her most recent role as UK MD for Harris. The firm has also promoted Olivia Senneville to Executive Vice President, Finance. More

ZoomInfo Hires Chief Information Officer

May 18 2021

In the US, business intelligence provider ZoomInfo has appointed Chetna Mahajan as Chief Information Officer. More

Prescient Hires Two for Intelligence & Insight Wing

May 18 2021

Biopharma product and portfolio consultancy Prescient has appointed two senior staff for its Intelligence & Insight business - John Crowley as a Director in the US and Sugandh Sharma as a Senior Director in India. More

Incite Restructures to Reflect Three Client Types

May 17 2021

London and US-based Incite, part of the Kin + Carta group of companies, is restructuring its offer into three core practices: Research, led by Director Stefan Schafer; Planning, led by Deputy MD Pranay Jeyachandran; and Strategy, led by Director Helene Mills. More

Gold Medal for Phyllis Macfarlane

May 17 2021

Britain's MRS has awarded the Gold Medal, its most prestigious honour, to former NOP MD Phyllis Macfarlane; and announced new fellows including research tech writer Tim Macer and two inspirational former Chairs of B2B research group BIG, Claire Labrum and Trevor Wilkinson. More

Kantar Public Hires UK Head of Population Studies

May 17 2021

Kantar Public has appointed Ben Humberstone, a former Deputy Director at the Office for National Statistics in a newly created role, Head of Population Studies for the UK More

Suzy Hires CMO

May 17 2021

NYC-based real-time MR company Suzy has appointed Katrina Engelman as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for building out the marketing function, driving marketing strategy and continuing to grow the brand. More

Two New Directors for Research Partnership

May 14 2021

Healthcare insights consultancy Research Partnership has appointed Chris Carles as a Director in Philadelphia and Andrew Way as a Research Director in its UK office. More

Former IFF MD Mark Speed Joins Perspectus Global

May 11 2021

In the UK, insights and polling specialist Perspectus Global, part of the GingerComms Group, has appointed former IFF Research Joint MD Mark Speed as an Associate Consultant. More

DBM Consultants Names Singapore MD

May 10 2021

Australia-based full-service MR agency DBM Consultants has appointed financial services specialist Andrew Kim as Managing Director in Singapore. More

Brand Agency Tenet Opens Advanced Analytics Practice

May 10 2021

In New York, brand development agency Tenet Partners has launched an Advanced Marketing Analytics practice, which will apply machine learning, artificial intelligence and natural language processing to help marketers build, manage and optimize their branding and innovation initiatives. More

YouGov Appoints Global Automotive Leader

May 7 2021

YouGov has appointed Suzanna Mitrovich as Global Sector Head of Automotive. She worked previously as Global Client Success Director and Business Unit Leader at MaritzCX parent firm InMoment. More

Appinio Hires Partnerships Leader

May 7 2021

Hamburg-based research platform provider Appinio has appointed former Cint Vice President Jan Gerspach as VP Strategic Partnerships. More

InMoment Hires Herz for European Expansion

May 7 2021

US-based customer intelligence platform InMoment has appointed Nicolas Herz as Country Sales Director, to lead its expansion into France, and to strengthen its position in Benelux and across Europe. More

LiveRamp Plans Phoenix Expansion and 100 Hires

May 4 2021

San Francisco-based enterprise data connectivity and analytics platform LiveRamp has announced plans to open a new office in Greater Phoenix, where it will recruit 100 employees. The firm's expansion team is currently scouting locations for a permanent office space. More

Behaviorally Hires Kantar's Cador in Spain

May 4 2021

Shopper insights specialist Behaviorally has appointed long-time Kantar exec Barbara Cador as Vice President, Growth Officer, EU, based in Spain. More

Kantar Adds Leaders for NA Media and Content Teams

May 4 2021

In New York, Kantar's Insights Division has hired former Ebiquity North America MD Jed Meyer and long-time Nielsen exec Susan Lauinger as 'Domain Leaders' in North America, for the Media and Content teams respectively. More

Information Services Group Names New CFO

Apr 30 2021

US-based global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has announced that EVP and Chief Financial Officer David Berger is to retire after twelve years with the business. He will be succeeded by Humberto 'Bert' Alfonso on June 7th. More

Tobii to Spin Off Dynavox Arm, Group CEO to Step Down

Apr 29 2021

Eye tracker developer Tobii is preparing to spin off its Dynavox arm, which develops speech generating devices, eye trackers and eye gaze/eye-controlled devices for people with disabilities and special needs. Along with the spin-off, Group CEO Henrik Eskilsson says he intends to step down. More

WPP Withdraws Sorrell Share Awards after Leak Claim

Apr 29 2021

Marcoms giant WPP has withdrawn around £200,000 in share awards from founder and former CEO Sir Martin Sorrell, who it claims leaked confidential information to a journalist following his departure in 2018. More

Kantar CEO Alexis Nasard Steps Down

Apr 27 2021

Kantar Chief Executive Alexis Nasard has stepped down after just four months in the role. Deputy CEO Ian Griffiths will lead the company until a new appointment is made. More

WPP Launches 'Choreograph' Global Data Business

Apr 27 2021

WPP has launched a global data company called Choreograph, which brings the specialist data units of GroupM and Wunderman Thompson into a single business, accessible to all WPP clients and companies. More

Kantar Public Creates Head of Behavioural Insights Role

Apr 27 2021

In Singapore, Kantar Public has hired Chor Mui for the newly created role of Head of Behavioural Insights, Communications and Experience Design. More

MRS Honours Four Big Names

Apr 26 2021

Britain's MRS has appointed four more honorary fellows: diversity and inclusion advocate Seema Malhotra, YouGov co-founder and vaccine roll-out minister Nadhim Zahawi, polling guru Sir John Curtice and former IMF and Bank of England senior exec Baroness Minouche Shafik. More

Intellisurvey Adds Barry Kiernan to Senior Team

Apr 26 2021

In the US, online survey software firm Intellisurvey has appointed long-time industry exec Barry Kiernan as Vice President, tasked with building and strengthening the firm's partnerships and infrastructure. More

Senior Hires for Toluna

Apr 23 2021

Consumer intelligence platform Toluna has announced two senior appointments: Kelly Albada Jelgersma joins the company as Vice President Global Head of Sales Operations, and Houston Itzen as Global Head of Pricing. More

Tech Marketplace SWZD Opens Insight Unit

Apr 23 2021

Tech buyer and seller marketplace Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD) has launched a division called Aberdeen Strategy & Research, delivering insights into the business technology market. Robin Peto will lead it as Managing Director. More

Inaugural Insight250 Celebrates MR World's Innovators

Apr 21 2021

Today sees the launch of the inaugural 'Insight250' list, honouring MR industry 'leaders, visionaries and pioneers' who have been selected for their efforts in enhancing market research, enterprise intelligence and data-driven marketing. More

New Firm Citrine Targets Financial / Business Services

Apr 20 2021

In the UK, former Savanta and Charterhouse execs Julie Irwin and Kate Turner have launched a specialist financial and business services MR agency called Citrine Research, with expertise in new proposition development, comms testing and thought leadership. More

Kraus Replaces Henning as MRII Executive Director

Apr 20 2021

The Board of non-profit MR educational institute the MRII (Market Research Institute International) has appointed Stephen Kraus as its Executive Director, replacing Jeffrey Henning, who will continue as a Board member. More

Thornton Leaves Cint for Time Off

Apr 19 2021

Long-time Cint executive Richard Thornton has departed from the company for some 'planned time off with the family'. More

Cincinnati Firms Combine to Back Minority Talent

Apr 19 2021

Four research firms based in Cincinnati, Ohio - Burke, Inc., Directions Research, EMI Research Solutions and MarketVision Research - have combined to launch an internship program aimed at widening the talent pool for the sector. More

DDB North America Names Chief Data Officer

Apr 16 2021

In New York, advertising and marcoms network DDB North America has appointed Jatinder Singh as Chief Data Officer. More

Launch for Marketing Consultancy Crater Lake

Apr 8 2021

Four specialists from different marketing disciplines have launched a collective called Crater Lake & Co, bringing together marketing analytics, creative strategy, media planning and market research to provide answers to questions around clients' marketing decisions. More

Zappi Names Global Operations Team Leader

Apr 8 2021

UK-based ad and innovation testing platform Zappi has appointed Alice Saje as Executive Vice President of Operations, to lead its Global Operations team across support, market expansion, fulfilment and business operations. More

New CEO for Auto Sector Analytics Firm Orbee

Apr 8 2021

In the US, automotive industry digital marketing analytics and data company Orbee has promoted co-founder Atul Patel to the role of Chief Executive Officer, replacing fellow co-founder Daniel Kim who will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. More

Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Hires Comms Insight Expert

Apr 6 2021

In Washington, DC, polling and research firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR) has appointed Albert Morales as Vice President, to help expand its services in comms, campaign insights, marketing and message development, in the US and throughout the Americas. More

Pharma MR Firm ThinkGen Hires Brian Hull as COO

Apr 6 2021

In the US, full-service pharma market research and consultancy firm ThinkGen has appointed former GfK Healthcare exec Brian Hull as Chief Operating Officer. More

Former Cint Exec to Lead PureSpectrum Asian Expansion

Apr 1 2021

Online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has expanded to the Asia Pacific region, where it has appointed former Cint exec James Rogers as Managing Director. More

Comscore Names Michael Vinson Chief Research Officer

Apr 1 2021

In the US, Comscore has promoted analytics leader Michael Vinson to the position of Chief Research Officer. More

New CEO for Loyalty Programme Specialist Motivforce

Mar 30 2021

London-based B2B loyalty and incentive programme provider Motivforce has promoted Nick Merry to the role of Global Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder David Cox, who is now the company's Chairman. Merry is based in Sydney, Australia More

Empower Opens Unstructured Data Unit

Mar 30 2021

UK-based insight industry language specialist Empower Translate has launched an Unstructured Data unit, providing localisation services for high volumes of participant data derived from large-scale surveys and product testing. More

Long-Time Kantar Exec Baker Joins Ipsos

Mar 29 2021

Melissa Baker has joined Ipsos as CEO for Public Affairs, Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, based in Nairobi More

New Roles for Nagy, Whiting at Confirmit / FocusVision

Mar 29 2021

Recently merged Confirmit and FocusVision have appointed Christopher Nagy and Giles Whiting to their leadership team as Global President / CFO and COO, respectively. More

New Leader for Kantar Public Australia

Mar 29 2021

In Sydney, Kantar Public has today announced the appointment of Kirsty Macmillan to head up its Australian business. More

German MR Portal and Trade Show Join Forces

Mar 25 2021

In Germany, Smart News Fachverlag (SNFV), the publisher of market research portal marktforschung.de, and industry trade fair organiser succeet have partnered to create what they describe as a 'new powerhouse' for the insights industry. More

Clearbit Hires SurveyMonkey's Ross Moser as CEO

Mar 23 2021

In the US, B2B marketing intelligence engine Clearbit has appointed former SurveyMonkey exec Ross Moser as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding acting CEO and co-founder Matt Sornson. More

Insight Climate Collective Names Steering Committee

Mar 23 2021

The Insight Climate Collective (ICC), a group calling on the industry to come together and play its part in tackling the environmental crisis, has appointed a Steering Committee to help put its strategy into action. More

Merkle Hires and Promotes Analytics Leaders

Mar 23 2021

Customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has appointed long-time Deloitte exec Tracie Kambies as Global Head of Analytics, while Shirli Zelcer has been promoted to Head of Analytics and Data, Merkle Americas. More

Luck Has It: WIRe Founder is New ESOMAR President

Mar 22 2021

Trade association ESOMAR has named ScaleHouse Consulting founder Kristin Luck as President of its Council, replacing Joaquim Bretcha of Netquest who has completed his two-year term. MindSpark founder Nikki Lavoie is the new Vice President, and five of the remaining eight members are also women. More

DBM Names Two Leaders in Sydney

Mar 22 2021

In Australia, research consultancy DBM has appointed Kerry Sproston as Executive Director, responsible for developing its offer in the government and social research sector. The firm has also promoted Angela Baker to Executive Director of its client-facing and Advanced Analytics teams. More

Further Names Operations Director

Mar 22 2021

Online MR and technology company Further has appointed Gemma Stephenson as Operations Director. More

Purdie Pascoe Hires VP North America

Mar 19 2021

UK-based pharma researcher Purdie Pascoe has expanded its team with the appointment of Montreal, Canada-based Marianne Fillion as Vice President - North America. More

Business Influencer Marketplace Launches

Mar 19 2021

Former Sample Central Group CEO Anthony J James has launched what he claims is the 'world's first' business influencer marketplace, offering access to 'highly networked' B2B and B2C leaders across fifteen countries in the US, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Europe. More

Obituary: Former Kantar East Africa CEO Aggrey Maposa

Mar 15 2021

Former Kantar TNS East Africa CEO Aggrey Maposa died last Tuesday, after battling a long-term illness. More

Three Join Leadership Team at Confirmit / FocusVision

Mar 15 2021

Newly merged research tech businesses Confirmit and FocusVision have appointed three female staff to the leadership team: Qual Business MD Zhana Baleva, Chief People Officer Sara Cohen and Chief Legal Officer Rebecca Wright. More

Kantar Promotes Foged for New Combined ANZ Role

Mar 9 2021

In Melbourne, Kantar has promoted Jon Foged to the newly created role of Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Insights arm - he was previously CEO of the division in Australia. Jason Shoebridge, CEO of Kantar New Zealand, will leave the business in April. More

MRS to Award 25 Honorary Fellowships in 2021

Mar 9 2021

The UK's Market Research Society (MRS) is to award 25 honorary fellowships during the calendar year, to mark its 75th anniversary. Nine names have been revealed, including British statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter and scientist Dr Camilla Pang. More

Qumu Hires Chief Revenue Officer for Global Growth

Mar 8 2021

In the US, video technology provider and measurement specialist Qumu has appointed Lauren Goldstein as Chief Revenue Officer, leading its global sales division. More

Kantar Hires Prince for Product Chief Role

Mar 4 2021

In London, Kantar has hired former Neustar exec Ted Prince for a newly created role, Chief Product Officer, responsible for defining and delivering new offerings and real-time platforms. More

QuestionPro Hires Workforce Experience President

Mar 4 2021

Online survey software provider QuestionPro has hired employee understanding specialist Sanja Licina as President of its Workforce Experience division, with overall responsibility for driving growth, product development and client satisfaction. More

Kantar's Foster to Retire as Tejumola Takes Over

Mar 2 2021

Charles Foster, CEO of Kantar's Insights division in the Middle East and Africa region, is retiring in April after 35 years in the research industry. He is succeeded by Adeola Tejumola, who has most recently been responsible for Kantar Insights units in West, East and Central Africa. More

Ipsos Creates Global Marketing Leadership Role

Mar 2 2021

Ipsos has hired former New York Times insights exec Dan Wong-Chi-Man for a newly created role, Head of Global Marketing and Business Development. He will be based in London. More

SurveyMonkey Starts Search for New CFO

Feb 26 2021

Debbie Clifford, Chief Financial Officer of SurveyMonkey, is leaving to become CFO of her previous employer Autodesk. SurveyMonkey has already initiated a search to find her replacement, with CEO Zander Lurie taking over the role until one is named. More

EyeSee Expanding in APAC and Mexico

Feb 22 2021

Behavioural research specialist EyeSee has opened a new sales office in Singapore and an operations office in Mexico City, following a year of record growth in 2020. More

Kantar Public Hires Leader for Development Practice

Feb 22 2021

Caroline Connolly has joined Kantar Public, the insights group's public policy evidence and advisory division, to take up the role of CEO, Development Practice, based in the Washington D.C. office. More

Former Kantar CCO Hugues Dumouza Joins quantilope

Feb 19 2021

Insights automation platform quantilope has appointed former Kantar Chief Client Officer Hugues Dumouza as Head of US Research Consulting, based in New York. More

M&C Saatchi Launches 'Fluency' Data Consultancy

Feb 19 2021

In London, ad group M&C Saatchi has launched a data consultancy called Fluency, promising to bring greater access to data and insights across organisations. It will be led by CEO Frisco Chau, who is also the wider group's Chief Data Officer. More

Savanta Promotes and Hires for Americas Roles

Feb 18 2021

Next15's data and insights group Savanta has promoted four and hired three new employees as part of its expansion in the US. The promotees include thinqonline co-founder Mark Martins, who is now Americas EVP as well as Asia Pacific General Manager. More

BVA Group Sets Out Plans under New Management

Feb 18 2021

Following its management buyout last month, French research and consulting firm BVA Group says it will reposition itself as an 'experience champion', and will take a more international and more 'participative' approach. More

E2E Research Adds Three to North America Team

Feb 16 2021

In New York, full-service agency E2E Research has appointed Jonathan Cheriff as Managing Director, North America; while Jaceey Sebastian and Jonathan Dunn both join as Account Managers. More

LatentView Hires Kompala to Lead Retail Sector Growth

Feb 16 2021

In the US, predictive modeling specialist LatentView Analytics has appointed Bhava Kompala to lead the firm's growth and innovation in the retail sector. More

New Funds and CEO for Data Platform RAW Labs

Feb 15 2021

In Switzerland, unified data platform RAW Labs has completed a $5.5m pre-A round of funding, which will be used to expand the capabilities of its NoDB approach to data processing. Meanwhile the company has promoted Lars Farnstrom to the role of Chief Executive Officer. More

Longo and Radcliffe Move Up at Discuss.io

Feb 15 2021

Video feedback platform Discuss.io has promoted co-founder Jim Longo to the role of Chief Strategy Officer, while Jeremy Radcliffe has been named Vice President - Global Head of Sales. More

Goossens Returns to Kantar Belgium

Feb 12 2021

In Belgium, Pieter Goossens has returned to Kantar as Senior Director, Technology and Digital Lead. More

Obituary: James David 'Dave' Power III

Feb 11 2021

James David 'Dave' Power III, the founder and retired Chairman of automotive industry research specialist J.D. Power, died on January 23rd after a long-term illness. He was 89. More

Qualtrics Hires Laufer as ANZ Country Manager

Feb 9 2021

US-based experience management company Qualtrics has appointed Jason Laufer as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. More

Paradigm Sample Hires for Americas Leadership Role

Feb 9 2021

In the US, Paradigm Sample has appointed former SurveyMonkey exec Adam Jolley as EVP and General Manager for the Americas, and a member of the firm's Executive Leadership team. More

Lucid Appointment Prioritises Diversity and Community

Feb 8 2021

Programmatic sampling and research tech company Lucid has appointed Deborah Elam as its newest board member, with a remit to help the company prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion; and expand its impact on the New Orleans community. More

Rogers Returns to M/A/R/C Animal Health & Ag Division

Feb 8 2021

In the US, Jill Rogers has returned to full-service agency M/A/R/C Research as SVP Account Management, in its Animal Health & Agriculture division. More

Yoder to Lead Newly Funded B2B Data Platform Leadspace

Feb 4 2021

US and Israel-based B2B customer data platform (CDP) Leadspace has raised $46m in a growth funding round, which it will use to expand its team in both countries. The firm has also appointed former Webtrends CEO Alex Yoder as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Doug Bewsher. More

SurveyHealthcareGlobus Hires Lockwood as EVP Europe

Feb 4 2021

Healthcare data collection specialist SurveyHealthcareGlobus (SHG) has appointed former M3 and Medefield executive Dan Lockwood as EVP of its European division, based in London. More

Mindshare Appoints Data Science Leader

Feb 4 2021

Media agency Mindshare USA has appointed Sean Clayton as Executive Director, Solutions Officer, with a remit which includes integrating data, technology and analytics capabilities across Mindshare, GroupM and the wider WPP group. More

New on DRNO: Zooming In on MR Newsmakers

Feb 3 2021

From this week, Daily Research News will feature video interviews of around 20-25 minutes with leading figures in the insights and analytics world, giving you more depth on some of the stories in the news, and talking about themselves, their companies and their views. More

Branding Science Opens Berlin Office

Feb 2 2021

London-based health sector consultancy Branding Science has expanded to Berlin, Germany, where it has hired Anne-Sophie Lenoir to lead the new office. More

Growth and Multiple Appointments for Verve

Feb 1 2021

UK-based community panels specialist Verve has announced a 23% increase in revenues for the year ending 31st December 2020, to £8.1m. It has also hired Lucy Wetherhill, Claire Andrzejewski, Parker Mincey and six other new faces, and made eleven promotions. More

Ebiquity Hires MDs in North America and China

Feb 1 2021

UK-based media and marketing analytics firm Ebiquity has appointed Paul Williamson as Managing Director of its North America business, while Stewart Li joins as Managing Director of China. More

Freelancer Insights Recruitment Agency Names First MD

Jan 29 2021

In Belgium, interim MR sector recruitment agency Insights Wizards has hired long-time insights exec Dirk Van Kemseke as its first Managing Director. More

SurveyMonkey Hires First Chief Diversity Officer

Jan 29 2021

DIY survey software platform SurveyMonkey has appointed Antoine Andrews with the title of Chief Diversity & Social Impact Officer (CDIO). He is based in the San Francisco Bay area. More

Qualtrics Hires Three US Leaders

Jan 28 2021

In the US, experience management company Qualtrics has appointed Julia Anas as Chief People Officer, Edward Chen as Head of Corporate Development and Strategy, and Gina Sheibley as Chief Communications Officer. More

Delvinia Promotes Manocha to Lead New Methodify

Jan 28 2021

Canadian data collection firm Delvinia has promoted Raj Manocha to the role of Chief Executive of its Methodify platform, which it has redesigned as an 'operating system for market research'. More

SurveyMonkey Adds Sales Leaders

Jan 28 2021

In San Mateo, DIY research survey platform SurveyMonkey has appointed former Kantar exec Dana Herstein and former Dynata exec Helen D'Abreo to lead cross-disciplinary market research sales teams. More

Three New Senior Roles at W2O

Jan 25 2021

Healthcare analytics and insights firm W2O has created three new leadership roles: Jo Ann Saitta as Global Chief Digital Officer, Marcos Mendell as EVP Health Platform Innovation, and Larry Mickelberg as Group President, Technology and Engagement. More

Gongos Hires and Promotes in US

Jan 25 2021

US-based research agency Gongos has promoted David Robbins to Vice President, Client Consulting, while appointing Lisa Brink as Senior Director, Client Consulting. More

Ogilvy Creates 'Global CEO of Experience' Role

Jan 25 2021

In the US, marcoms group Ogilvy has hired digital transformation specialist Steve Soechtig for a newly created role, Global Chief Executive Officer of its Experience business. More

C Space Names DeVlieger New CEO

Jan 22 2021

Online community specialist C Space has promoted Jessica DeVlieger to the role of Global Chief Executive, replacing Charles Trevail, who will continue to lead parent company Omnicom's Interbrand Group around the world. DeVlieger is based in Boston. More

BritainThinks Adds Four to Senior Team

Jan 20 2021

London-based qual-led insight and strategy specialist BritainThinks has appointed four new senior members of staff: Lucy Farrow and Sarah Cheesbrough as Associate Partners, and Heather Young and Jennifer Summers as Associate Directors. More

Behavioural Science Specialist Launches Agency

Jan 19 2021

In the UK, behavioural science specialist Chris Harvey has launched a new company called Activate Research, promising to help research agencies and end clients better understand, predict and change behaviour. More

Former Sky Researcher Joins Relish

Jan 19 2021

In London, former Sky exec Phil Halliwell has joined full-service insight consultancy Relish as Insight Director. More

Opinium Hires Seven in London

Jan 19 2021

London-based Opinium has hired former Hall & Partners exec Tom McEnery as Research Director, and made six further appointments. More

Porterhouse Hires Former Cello Health Insight Director

Jan 19 2021

In the UK, medical communications and insights research agency Porterhouse Medical Group has appointed former Cello Health Insight exec David Eatwell as a Director of its internal research consultancy, Porterhouse Insights. More

Census Bureau Director Steps Down

Jan 18 2021

In the US, Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham has announced his retirement, effective with the Presidential transition this Wednesday; and has thanked Bureau staff for their 'extraordinary accomplishments, especially those related to the successful 2020 Census'. More

Vodafone Martech Exec Joins Merkle in EMEA Role

Jan 18 2021

Data-driven marketing and CX management company Merkle has appointed Simon Esland in the new role of VP Practice Lead, Marketing Decisioning, overseeing its partnership with Pegasystems. Esland was previously Group Head of Marketing Technology Strategy at Vodafone. More

OpinionWay Hires Kantar's Benguigui for FMCG Role

Jan 15 2021

Paris, France-based MR firm OpinionWay has appointed long-time Kantar exec Maurice Benguigui as Deputy Director FMCG, in its Consumer Marketing Department. The firm has also made a number of other senior appointments and promotions. More

Merkle Appoints Global Marketing Head

Jan 15 2021

Data-driven marketing and CXM agency Merkle has promoted Erin Hutchinson to Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, tasked with driving growth for its CXM service line by aligning regional marketing and comms teams. More

InSites Hires Executive Director for Hong Kong

Jan 14 2021

Online community provider InSites Consulting has appointed former Nielsen / Synovate exec Eddie Au as Executive Director in its Hong Kong office. More

SampleChain Hires Gershner for New Revenue Role

Jan 11 2021

Data quality and anti-fraud software platform SampleChain has hired long-time industry exec Matt Gershner for a new role, Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer. He is based in New York. More

Empower Hires First Commercial Director

Jan 11 2021

UK-based insight industry language specialist Empower Translate has hired Eleanor Timson for the newly created role of Commercial Director. More

Market Logic Gets New CEO and Funding

Jan 8 2021

Berlin-based insights platform developer Market Logic Software has appointed Stefan Ropers as Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Kay Iversen who will join the Board of Directors. The firm has also raised an undisclosed amount of funding. More

MacIsaac Back at C Space in COO Role

Jan 7 2021

In the US, Polly MacIsaac has returned to online community specialist C Space as Chief Operating Officer, allowing Phil Burgess to relinquish his operations responsibilities and focus on his role as Chief People Officer. More

MD Role for Russell as BVA BDRC Promotes Thirteen

Jan 6 2021

Consumer insight consultancy BVA BDRC has promoted Paul Russell to Managing Director of its Perspective Research Services subsidiary, along with a dozen other promotions in the group's research, marketing and design functions. More

Semasio Appoints Data Science Lead

Jan 6 2021

Contextual ad targeting company Semasio has appointed Miguel Araujo in the new role of Director of Data Science, responsible for leading the data science department from R&D to finished product. More

HFS Appoints for New Cloud Research Practice

Jan 5 2021

Technology and services analyst HFS Research has launched a cloud research practice and appointed Joel Martin as Research Vice President for Cloud Strategies. More

Promotion for a Dozen at BritainThinks

Jan 5 2021

London-based, employee owned insight and strategy consultancy BritainThinks has promoted Julia Ridpath to Research Director, Richenda Devereux to Director of Operations, and Helen Mason-Belshaw to Director of Finance; along with nine other promotions to Research Lead and SRE roles. More

Research Partnership Hires MedTech Specialist

Jan 5 2021

Global healthcare specialist Research Partnership has appointed former Ipsos and IQVIA team leader Hannah Osborn as a MedTech Director in its London office, charged with expanding the business in the EU and APAC. More

Independence and New Name for Kynetec's b2

Jan 4 2021

A management team at full service division Kynetec b2 has bought the company from its parent, Kynetec Group, establishing it as an independent firm and changing its name to b2sense. More

That's It for Christmas and the New Year

Dec 23 2020

DRNO is taking a break now until 4th January. It's been a strange old 12 months, but we're looking forward greatly to 2021. We wish those of you doing it a fantastic Christmas, and everyone a great New Year. More

Ironwood Insights Promotes Four in VP / Director Roles

Dec 23 2020

In the US, qual and quant provider Ironwood Insights Group (IIG) has promoted Ryan Luciani to VP of Account Management, Katie Hill to Director of Account Management, Richard McCaffery to VP of Operations, and Sara Reed to Director of Operations. More

Alida Hires Tech Execs to Lead Product Innovation

Dec 21 2020

Canadian customer experience management (CEM) and insights platform Alida (formerly Vision Critical) has hired Scott Barkley as SVP Product Management; Paul Hagen as Principal Director, CXM; and Manuel Zahariev as Vice President of Engineering (AI & Analytics). More

The Green Room Launches Pharma Insights Business

Dec 15 2020

In the UK, software development company The Green Room has launched a digital market research company called The Green Room - Insights, focused on helping pharmaceutical companies conduct research with their stakeholders. More

Access Intelligence Adds Two to Senior Leadership Team

Dec 14 2020

In London, comms software and market intelligence firm Access Intelligence Group has appointed Phillip Palmer as Head of Corporate Strategy & Planning, and Michelle Goodall as Chief Marketing Officer. More

Lucid Creates 'Chief of Staff' Role

Dec 11 2020

In the US, programmatic sample platform Lucid has promoted Stephanie Comardelle to the new role of Chief of Staff, tasked with helping develop corporate strategy, improve processes, and facilitate greater effectiveness across the organization. She will also lead the office of the CEO. More

Luck and Brazil Team Up for Exec Coaching Initiative

Dec 10 2020

In the US, entrepreneur and marketing consultant Kristin Luck and her former business partner Jamin Brazil have linked up to launch an initiative called 'The Consortium', for which they will lead quarterly executive coaching forums for business leaders and marketers. More

Kantar's Paul Pacheco Joins Research Strategy Group

Dec 10 2020

In Canada, full-service agency Research Strategy Group has appointed long-time Kantar exec Paul Pacheco as Executive Vice President, working in its Quant team. More

Former Oracle Exec Takes SurveyMonkey CX Sales Role

Dec 10 2020

Former Oracle exec Graham Douglas has joined SurveyMonkey as Vice President of CX Sales in EMEA, tasked with expanding adoption of its GetFeedback platform across the region. He is based in Dublin. More

dentsu to Slash 6,000 Jobs and Consolidate Brands

Dec 8 2020

Tokyo-based marcoms giant dentsu is planning to cut 6,000 jobs - around 12.5 per cent of its 46,560-strong workforce based outside Japan - in the next twelve months, as a result of the downturn in global spending caused by Covid-19. The group says it will also eliminate 154 of its brands. More

Alida Adds Six in Asia Pacific and Japan

Dec 8 2020

Customer experience management (CXM) and insights platform Alida (formerly Vision Critical) has expanded its Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) team with the appointment of six new members, including Phillip Walsh as General Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific. More

STRAT7 ResearchBods Adds Five to Team

Dec 8 2020

In the UK, customer insights and communities platform developer STRAT7 ResearchBods has appointed Karen Lewis as Customer Success Lead, while Gordon Sherratt joins as Head of IT. Paul Wilson, Kelsey Cathchpole and Caitlin Fletcher also join the team. More

Nielsen's McCarthy Joins Clarken at Criteo

Dec 7 2020

Ad targeting and retargeting specialist Criteo has hired Brendan McCarthy - most recently SVP and Head of Communications and Product Marketing for Nielsen Global Media - as its new CMO. More

ABN Impact Rebranded as InSites Consulting Asia

Dec 7 2020

Online communities specialist InSites Consulting has brought its seven offices in Asia under its own name, retiring that of ABN Impact, which it acquired a year ago. More

ISA Chairman Michael Halberstam to Step Down

Dec 4 2020

Michael Halberstam, Chairman of data collection group ISA, is to leave at the end of the year after nearly 40 years with the business. He told DRNO that he will be looking for a new 'MR/insights adventure' in the very near future. More

Nest Appoints First Director of Data and Analytics

Dec 4 2020

In the UK, workplace pension scheme the National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) has hired former National Trust exec Christina Finlay for a new role, Director of Data and Analytics. More

Former Nielsen CEO Mitch Barns Joins Zappi Board

Dec 3 2020

Former Nielsen Chief Executive Mitch Barns has joined the Board of automated ad and innovation testing platform Zappi. More

SurveyMonkey Hires First Chief Customer Officer

Dec 3 2020

In the US, DIY research software firm SurveyMonkey has hired former Neustar and IBM exec Ken Ewell for the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer, charged with leading and expanding the firm's customer success, professional services and support teams. More

Dennis Publishing Creates Global Customer Insight Role

Dec 3 2020

In London, Dennis Publishing has promoted Seema Hope to serve as its first Global Customer Insight Director. More

Batchelor and Russell Join Mission Translate Board

Dec 1 2020

In the UK, translation and research service provider Mission Translate has added former Brainjuicer COO Alex Batchelor and former Market Research Society (MRS) Chairman Danny Russell as Board members, to advise on and assist with its global expansion. More

Merkle RMG Names Kent Grove President

Dec 1 2020

In the US, processing and fulfilment firm Merkle Response Management Group (RMG) has promoted Kent Grove as President, replacing Phil Yamamoto, who held the role for a matter of months after the promotion of Bill Sayre to CEO in March. More

CRU Group Appoints Global HR Lead

Nov 30 2020

London-based metals, mining and fertilizer industry analyst CRU has appointed Veron Khoh to as Global Head of Human Resources. More

Intellisurvey Adds Four to Integrated Solutions Team

Nov 27 2020

Online survey software firm Intellisurvey has hired four new members of staff, including former Dynata exec William Singleton as Director of Client Engagement, based in London. More

Zeotap Creates ID+ Commercialization Leadership Role

Nov 26 2020

In New York, mobile user data specialist Zeotap has hired long-time martech exec Matt Barash for a newly created role, SVP Global Publishing + Platform Partnerships, leading commercial development of the firm's recently launched ID+ solution. More

CoStar Names Chief Economist & Market Analytics Head

Nov 26 2020

In Toronto, commercial real estate information provider CoStar Group has appointed Carl Gomez as Chief Economist and Head of Market Analytics Canada. More

UK Researchers Form Climate Action Group

Nov 23 2020

British insight professionals Dr Nick Baker, Jem Fawcus, Denise Hicks, Louise McLaren & Russ Wilson have launched the Insight Climate Collective, a group calling on the industry to come together and play its part in tackling the environmental crisis and promoting sustainability. More

Public Launch for Data Viz Platform Observable

Nov 23 2020

San Francisco, CA-based data visualization solutions firm Observable has formally launched with $10.5m in Series A funding. More

YouGov Turkey Created through Wizsight Acquisition

Nov 17 2020

YouGov has acquired Turkish online-focused MR firm Wizsight for an undisclosed sum. The company will be renamed YouGov Turkey. More

BLEND360 Hires Former Epsilon Data Scientist

Nov 17 2020

In the US, data science and strategy consultancy BLEND360 has appointed long-time Epsilon exec Amit Deshpande as Regional Leader and Client Solution Partner of the Southeast and Southwest Regions. More

STRAT7 ResearchBods Launches Customer Success Division

Nov 13 2020

In the UK, customer insights and communities platform developer STRAT7 ResearchBods has opened a Customer Success division, which will focus on delivering 'first-class' client experience and providing resources and support throughout the customer journey. More

Maru/Matchbox Promotes for New UK MD Role

Nov 13 2020

In London, communities specialist Maru/Matchbox has promoted Sarah Beams for the newly created role of UK Managing Director, overseeing the delivery of the firm's UK strategy. More

Merkle Creates Global Chief Equity Officer Role

Nov 13 2020

In the US, data-driven CXM company Merkle has promoted Kirt Morris into a newly created role, Global Chief Equity Office - he will also take the same role for parent company dentsu's CXM line of business. More

Neuroscience Firm Hires Facebook's Nieuwenhuis

Nov 12 2020

In the Netherlands, consumer neuroscience company Alpha.One has hired former Facebook/Nielsen exec Ingrid Nieuwenhuis as Head of Science, responsible for its product roadmap. More

Alida Hires Chief Revenue Officer

Nov 10 2020

Toronto, Canada-based customer experience management (CXM) and insights platform Alida (previously known as Vision Critical) has hired enterprise tech industry exec David O'Malley for the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer. More

Stagg Named Merkle's First UK CEO

Nov 10 2020

Data-driven marketing agency Merkle has promoted Anne Stagg to the newly created role of UK Chief Executive Officer, and CEO of its Customer Experience Management Line of Business (CXM). More

Kantar Promotes for Top Analytics Role

Nov 6 2020

Kantar has promoted Chris Petranto to Global Head of Analytics, after sixteen years at the company. He replaces Gonzalo Fuentes who has moved to the role of COO of the group's Insights division. More

MrWeb 21 Years Feature: Data Viz and DIY Research

Nov 4 2020

From the Data Visualization special issue published last week: Ipsos.Digital CEO Andrei Postoaca talks about the challenges involved in developing a DIY research platform for one of the world's biggest and best known insight groups. More

Borderless Access Hires for New Healthcare Unit

Nov 3 2020

Digital MR products and solutions company Borderless Access has launched a sub-brand, BA Health, combining a range of technology and analytics-driven research capabilities for clients in healthcare, life-sciences and diagnostics, with a team strengthened by 24 recent appointments. More

Senior Hires for Prescient

Nov 3 2020

Biopharma product strategy consultancy Prescient Healthcare Group has added three senior members of staff: Gordon Gochenauer, Dr. Priya Kar and Dr. Cameron Mackenzie. More

Launch for b2b Feedback Platform SenseCheck

Nov 2 2020

Former Unilever and Kraft marketer Roger Jackson has launched SenseCheck, an online platform allowing b2b small businesses to give and receive anonymised, honest feedback about each other's marketing plans and campaigns. More

Innovid Hires Older as First Chief Product Officer

Oct 29 2020

In the US, online video ad and analytics tech firm Innovid has hired former Integral Ad Science exec Dale Older as its first Chief Product Officer. Separately, Yuval Pemper has been promoted from SVP Engineering to Chief Engineering Officer. More

Zenith Promotes Lee to National Head of Digital and Data

Oct 29 2020

In Australia, Publicis-owned marcoms agency Zenith has promoted Joshua Lee to the role of National Head of Digital & Data. More

Data Viz Launch: Didier Truchot on Finding Clarity in 2020

Oct 28 2020

Our Data Visualization special issue is published today. Here, in his Introduction, Ipsos co-founder & CEO Didier Truchot talks about clients' need for clarity, AI's potential to change our industry, and why insight professionals should be confident about the future. More

Ex-Microsoft and Baidu Leader Joins WPP Board

Oct 27 2020

Marcoms giant WPP has appointed former Baidu President and Microsoft China Chairman Dr. Ya-Qin Zhang as a Non-Executive Director on its Board, with effect from 1st January 2021. More

Merkle Promotes for Lead Analytics Role

Oct 26 2020

Data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle, which is part of dentsu, has appointed Warwick Beresford-Jones to lead its combined customer and digital analytics business. More

Blue Provident Becomes Feedback Works Australia

Oct 23 2020

Australian employee research firm Blue Provident is merging with its UK partner Feedback Works, and will take the British company's name. More

MrWeb 21 Years Feature: Board Builder

Oct 22 2020

Medallia's Senior Director of Product Management Vache Moroyan and his team are tasked with building dashboards that are a pleasure for research professionals to work with. Continuing our focus on Data Visualization - interview by Nick Thomas on September 22nd. More

Boen Takes MD Role at Escalent

Oct 22 2020

US firm Escalent has appointed TrueSample co-founder Dyna Boen as Managing Director of the Consumer, Tech and Telecom divisions. She takes over the role from Paul Hartley, who has moved into the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales. More

Edelman Launches Data & Intelligence Agency

Oct 20 2020

Communications giant Edelman has launched a Data & Intelligence (DxI) multidisciplinary agency, which will house the group's research, analytics and machine learning capabilities. More

Further Expands Senior Team

Oct 20 2020

Communities and research tech firm Further has appointed former Kantar Consulting Head of Global Qual Research Operations Sarah Taylor as an advisor. In addition, Claire Marshall joins as Finance Director, Clare Warren as Marketing Director, and Maria Colarusso as Client Support Executive. More

The Many Names Data Science / Measurement Leader

Oct 20 2020

In the US, creative advertising agency The Many has appointed Vanessa Shanahan as Group Director, Analytics, leading data science and measurement solutions. More

New MD for Empower Translate

Oct 20 2020

UK-based insight industry language specialist Empower Translate has appointed Dan Peachey, long-time leader at translation firm Intonation, as Managing Director. More

New Kantar CEO is Former P&G and Heineken Exec

Oct 19 2020

In London, Kantar has appointed long-time Procter & Gamble exec Alexis Nasard as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30th December. He replaces Eric Salama, who left the business in February. More

Adelphi Research Names UK MD

Oct 19 2020

In the UK, Omnicom Health subsidiary Adelphi Research has promoted Elizabeth Kehler to the role of Managing Director. She replaces Rachel Medcalf who has left after twenty years with the company. More

alva Names Jasper Snyder Chief Client Officer

Oct 16 2020

In New York, reputation intelligence specialist alva has promoted former Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) exec Jasper Snyder to the role of Chief Client Officer. More

Funding for Mobile Survey Specialist Dooblo

Oct 16 2020

Mobile survey software and analysis solutions provider Dooblo has received an undisclosed amount of funding from private equity firm Anacapa Partners, with participation from Trail Mark Partners. More

Merkle Names Americas and EMEA Presidents

Oct 16 2020

Data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has promoted Michael Komasinski from EMEA President to President, Merkle Americas; while his previous role is to be taken by Margaret Wagner. These appointments will take effect January 1st, 2021. More

UK's ABC Head to Lead Global Body

Oct 16 2020

Simon Redlich, Chief Executive of UK media ad currency body and auditor ABC, has been appointed as as the new global President of the International Federation of Audit Bureaux of Certification (IFABC). More

Former Nielsen Exec Joins Mediassociates

Oct 15 2020

In the US, media company Mediassociates has hired former Nielsen exec Jim Santa Barbara as Head of Analytics. More

Havas Launches Dedicated CX Network

Oct 15 2020

Marcoms group Havas Creative has launched an international customer experience (CX) network, dedicated to delivering brand experiences across the entire customer journey. More

21 Years Feature: Medallia LivingLens CEO Carl Wong

Oct 14 2020

Continuing our focus on Data Visualization, the LivingLens co-founder talks in-depth with MrWeb's Nick Thomas about family influences; starting, financing, building and selling the business; the huge potential for video and the importance of good data viz. Video version also available. More

Research & Results Co-founder Launches succeet21 Event

Oct 13 2020

Heinrich Fischer, one of the founders of recently closed MR trade show Research & Results, has announced the launch of his new event 'succeet21', which will take place next April. More

ENGINE Insights Promotes Three to SVP

Oct 13 2020

In the US, research and data services company ENGINE Insights has promoted three members of staff: Matthew Conrad to SVP Client Solutions; Dave Stewart to SVP and a leader in the Financial Services and Healthcare practices; and David Feick, already leader of the Technology team, also to SVP. More

Social Media Analyst Bakamo Expands to US

Oct 12 2020

Hungary and UK-based social media listening specialist Bakamo has opened an office in Washington DC, which will be led by founder and CEO Daniel Fazekas. More

Merkle Promotes Taverner to Lead New EMEA Tech Arm

Oct 9 2020

Marketing and CX management company Merkle has promoted Sam Taverner to lead its newly created EMEA Technology Services division. Ben Gott takes over Taverner's previous position as SVP Marketing Solutions Europe. More

Morning Consult Boosts Senior Leadership Team

Oct 8 2020

New York-based consumer insights platform Morning Consult has announced that co-founder Kyle Dropp has become President; while Libby Isenstein, Jeff Cartwright and Tyler Sinclair have been named Chief Product Officer, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Research Officer respectively. More

Launch for Voice-based Feedback System Phonic

Oct 6 2020

In the US, software engineers Mitchell Catoen and David Ferris have launched a product called Phonic, allowing respondents to answer survey questions with their voice instead of their keyboard. More

Former Askia Exec Joins VisionsLive Leadership Team

Oct 6 2020

In London, online qual research platform VisionsLive has appointed long-time Askia exec Nick Southwood as Senior Business Development Manager. More

Ebiquity Promotes Nair for Asia Pacific Growth

Oct 5 2020

UK-based marketing and media consultancy Ebiquity has promoted Leela Nair to the role of Managing Director, Asia Pacific. More

ID Comms Buys Media Auditor PJL

Oct 2 2020

In the US, media and advertising-focused management consultancy ID Comms has acquired audit specialist PJL Media. Terms are not being released, but as part of the deal PJL Media founder PJ Leary becomes a minority shareholder in ID Comms, and joins its Board. More

Veridata Insights Adds Two to Senior Team

Oct 2 2020

In the US, data collection partner Veridata Insights has appointed former Critical Mix execs Danny Agapito as Chief Technology Officer, and Andrew Burkey as Senior Director of Operations. More

Cint Names New Chief Financial Officer

Sep 29 2020

In Stockholm, insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has appointed Joakim Andersson as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Lottie Saks, who left the company in May to join commercial vehicle business Haldex. More

Jakarta Base for Integral Ad Science

Sep 28 2020

Digital ad verification company Integral Ad Science has expanded its operations into Indonesia, and appointed Arfitrianto Zulnaini as Sales Director, leading the business from Jakarta. More

Kantar 'To Cut 300 Jobs in US'

Sep 25 2020

Kantar is planning to cut around ten percent of its US staff due to the impact of the pandemic, according to online reports. More

Rapid Growth for GlobaLexicon

Sep 25 2020

Market research and healthcare translation specialist GlobaLexicon has reported strong growth in the first half of the year, with revenue up 30% and 21 new hires. More

Tobaccowala Joins Trendline Board

Sep 25 2020

Marketing strategist and business leader Rishad Tobaccowala has joined the Board of email consulting and professional services firm Trendline Interactive. More

Merkle Promotes for New EMEA Marketing Lead Role

Sep 24 2020

Data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company Merkle has promoted Azlan Raj for the new role of CMO for the EMEA region. More

CX Focus for Renamed Vision Critical

Sep 23 2020

Customer insights firm Vision Critical has changed its name to Alida, and aims to disrupt the global customer experience (CX) industry, taking on the likes of Qualtrics and Medallia. More

New ANZ Leader for Toluna

Sep 23 2020

Toluna has appointed former Lightspeed and YouGov exec Sej Patel as Head of Business for Australia and New Zealand. More

Comscore Brings in New Measurement Standards Chief

Sep 23 2020

Comscore has appointed Chris Johnson as SVP, Measurement Standards Compliance (MSC), effective immediately. Johnson will work with outgoing MSC team leader Larry Goldstein until the latter's retirement in March 2021. More

Former Truesight CEO to Lead Cision

Sep 21 2020

In the US, media intelligence specialist Cision has appointed former Truesight CEO Abel Clark as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Kevin Akeroyd who left the business in February, and now serves as CEO of workforce management solutions firm PRO Unlimited. More

Market Measures Launches Dedicated CX Practice

Sep 17 2020

UK-based full-service agency Market Measures has launched a Customer Experience (CX) practice called Market Measures 360CX, to be headed by CX specialist Tobin Sparrow. More

Basis Hires Citron for NYC Health Division

Sep 15 2020

UK-headquartered full service insight consultancy Basis Research has appointed former Hall & Partners exec Nicole Citron as a Partner in the firm's specialized health division. She is based in the firm's New York office. More

US Move for India's Global Survey

Sep 14 2020

Survey tech and data collection business Global Survey is transferring its headquarters to the US, with new offices in Orlando, Florida; and has appointed Maria Figueras as Senior Director for Client Development. More

Former Toluna Exec Named COO of Birdie

Sep 11 2020

In the US, AI-based insights platform Birdie has appointed long-time industry exec Ted Clark as Chief Operating Officer, charged with overseeing operations, leading the Client Services team, and driving the firm's growth and business development. More

Schlesinger Clinical Hires Client Solutions SVP

Sep 11 2020

In the US, data collection provider Schlesinger Clinical Research has appointed Erica Figueroa as SVP Client Solutions. More

Former Hall & Partners CFO Joins Delineate Board

Sep 10 2020

UK-based insights and marketing analytics firm Delineate has given former Hall & Partners exec Deepa Shah a seat on its Board, as Chief Financial Officer and Non-Executive Advisor. More

CMI Hires Kuz as SVP of Health & Pharma

Sep 10 2020

In the US, data-driven full service agency CMI has appointed Pete Kuz as Senior Vice President of its Health & Pharma division. More

Vision One Relocates to Liverpool's Mann Island

Sep 8 2020

In the UK, full service agency Vision One Research has relocated its northern office to Mann Island, which overlooks the Albert Dock, situated on Liverpool's historic waterfront. More

Partners Float New Flexible Recruitment Firm

Sep 7 2020

In the UK, specialist MR recruiters Sarah Penny and Inger Christensen have launched 'Daughters of Sailors' a new firm offering insight agencies flexible in-house freelance support with their recruitment. More

Former Kantar and Ipsos Exec Joins 4SiGHT

Sep 7 2020

Middle East agency 4SiGHT has appointed former Ipsos UAE Chief Client Officer Arup Bose as Partner - Insights & Strategy, starting last week. More

Sitecore Names New CEO

Sep 4 2020

Digital experience management software firm Sitecore has appointed Steve Tzikakis as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Mark Frost, who will continue as an advisor to the business. Tzikakis will be based in the firm's London office. More

Long-Time Kantar Health Exec Joins Syapse

Sep 4 2020

US firm Syapse, which uses real-world evidence to improve the outcomes of cancer patients, has appointed former Kantar Health exec David Pomerantz as Chief Commercial Officer. More

Vision Critical Names Asia Pacific Leader

Sep 4 2020

Toronto, Canada-based customer insights solution provider Vision Critical has appointed Steven Medeiros as General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Hong Kong. More

Nielsen's Dodd Takes Newly Created CoreLogic Role

Sep 3 2020

Long-time Nielsen exec Pat Dodd has joined residential property sector analytics and solutions provider CoreLogic, in the newly created position of Chief Operating and Growth Officer. More

Unruly Names ANZ Managing Director

Sep 3 2020

Video ad distribution and tracking platform Unruly has appointed former IPG Mediabrands Singapore CEO David Haddad as Australia and New Zealand Managing Director, based in the firm's Sydney office. More

Comms Firm TCEG Opens Behavioural Science Unit

Sep 3 2020

In London, comms specialist The Creative Engagement Group (TCEG) has launched a Behavioural Science unit, headed up by Guy Champniss. More

Infotools Names Business Development Lead for Europe

Aug 28 2020

MR software provider Infotools has appointed Charlotte Hearn as Business Development Lead, Europe, based in the UK. The firm is headquartered in New Zealand. More

GTB Hires First Global Chief Data Science Officer

Aug 27 2020

In the US, WPP-owned marcoms agency GTB has hired Marc Sanford for the newly created role of Global Chief Data Science Officer, overseeing a data and analytics team that spans six continents and more than 50 offices worldwide. He takes up the position on September 1st. More

Almost All UK Researchers Want Work-from-Home Option

Aug 25 2020

An overwhelming majority of UK market researchers (96%) say they want to work from home to some extent in the future following the Covid-19 crisis, according to findings from the 2020 Mental Wellbeing in Research Survey. More

Fast-Growing Decibel Adds COO

Aug 24 2020

London-based digital experience analytics firm Decibel has appointed Jason Lund as Chief Operating Officer (COO). More

CleverTap Names Chief Customer Success Officer

Aug 24 2020

AI-powered customer lifecycle and user retention platform CleverTap has appointed former Sprinklr exec Abhishek Gupta as Chief Customer Success Officer, based in India. More

Employee Researcher Feedback Works Hires Two

Aug 24 2020

In the UK, employee research specialist Feedback Works has appointed Louisa Howard as Operations Manager, and Caroline Brown as Managing Consultant. More

FUEL Names Gretchen Gudites Global Field Director

Aug 21 2020

In the US, field management firm FUEL has appointed Gretchen Gudites as Global Field Director, tasked with maintaining and expanding the firm's position in global qual study management, while finding new ways to expand its quant offerings. More

Incite CEO Adds Kin + Carta Europe Strategy Role

Aug 21 2020

Digital marketing services group Kin + Carta Europe has announced a number of promotions, including that of Matthew Froggatt, who adds the newly-created role of Global Chief Strategy Officer for the group to his existing responsibilities as CEO of its Incite research division. More

Delineate Hires Jeff McDonald for US Expansion

Aug 20 2020

UK-based insights and marketing analytics firm Delineate has expanded to the US with the appointment of former System1 exec Jeff McDonald as CEO of the Americas. More

Confirmit Hires New COO and Head of Legal

Aug 18 2020

Research software and solutions company Confirmit has appointed Giles Whiting as its new COO and Rebecca Wright as Head of Legal. More

Four Senior Hires for Fast-Growing Attest

Aug 18 2020

MR platform Attest has announced four senior appointments in its London headquarters - Andrew Wray, Patrick Hussain, Nia Barnabie and Andy Davis - following 'recent revenue growth of more than 160%'. The firm is also recruiting a number of staff for its New York office. More

Medallia Hires for ANZ Country Manager Role

Aug 17 2020

In Sydney, Australia, customer experience management specialist Medallia has appointed Heather Paterson as ANZ Country Manager, to lead the existing Australia team and the launch of operations in New Zealand. More

DoubleVerify Creates Chief Product Officer Role

Aug 17 2020

US-based digital media measurement software and analytics specialist DoubleVerify (DV) has hired former GroupM exec Jack Smith for the newly created role of Chief Product Officer, Demand Solutions. More

Warta Steps Down as GutCheck CEO

Aug 13 2020

In the US, market research and analytics company GutCheck has named former long-time Nielsen exec Rob Wengel as its new Chief Exec, replacing co-founder Matt Warta who has left the business. More

Obituary: Rob Stevens, Co-founder of Bunnyfoot

Aug 13 2020

Rob Stevens, co-founder of user experience and behavioural research consultancy Bunnyfoot, and later Ipsos MORI's Group Head of UX, died suddenly on 25th July 2020 as a result of coronary heart disease. He was 49 years old. More

Andersson Named Confirmit Chief Product Officer

Aug 11 2020

Research software firm Confirmit has appointed former Dapresy CEO Tobi Andersson as Chief Product Officer, leading its product strategy and vision. More

IAB Launches Privacy Lab Service

Aug 7 2020

Regional digital ad industry association IAB Europe and the global organisation's R&D and standard-setting consortium IAB Tech Lab have extended their partnership to launch the IAB Privacy Lab, which will help members develop standards for privacy, data protection and compliance. More

Publicis Adds Epsilon CEO Role for Farouk

Aug 7 2020

Global marketing group Publicis has appointed Adrian Farouk as ANZ Chief Executive Officer of its data company Epsilon, in addition to his existing position as ANZ CEO of marketing and technology agency Digitas. More

Research & Results Co-founder to Launch New Trade Show

Aug 4 2020

Heinrich Fischer, one of the founders of recently closed MR trade show Research & Results, has announced that he is setting up a new event which will take place next April in Munich. More

Zappi Restructures Executive Team

Aug 4 2020

Ad and innovation testing platform Zappi has divided its executive team into two: the Futures team, which will set the company direction, and manage its vision and values; and the Leadership team, which will focus on day-to-day operations covering revenue, resourcing and efficiency. More

YouGov Hires 'Heavy-Hitters' for Media Sector Push

Aug 3 2020

Research and analytics group YouGov has signalled its intent to increase market share in the media sector by bringing in US and European 'heavy-hitters' Tamara Alesi and Julian Newby. More

THE PLANNING SHOP Hires for Global President Role

Jul 31 2020

Insight-led healthcare branding and communications consultancy THE PLANNING SHOP has appointed Rebecca Rehder as Global President, to lead the organization across the UK and US. She takes up the position next Monday, and will be based in New York. More

Verto Analytics Names First VP of Technology

Jul 31 2020

In Helsinki, Finland, behavioral analytics data company Verto Analytics has hired Surath Chatterji for a newly created role, Vice President of Technology; the first exec at Verto to directly control and oversee all R&D. The firm has also added two new members to its Board. More

Wynn to Lead Adelphi Research Functions and Operations

Jul 30 2020

In the US, Omnicom Health subsidiary Adelphi Research has promoted Ratna Wynn to the position of EVP, Head of Research, Operations and Innovation, with responsibility for all research functions and operations. More

MediaMath Hires Nielsen's Nicholas for New Client Role

Jul 30 2020

US-based data-driven marketing firm MediaMath has hired long-time Nielsen exec Eleni Nicholas for a newly created role, Chief Client Officer. In addition, Guillermo Abud joins as SVP of Business Development for Latin America and US Multicultural. More

Research & Results Trade Show to Close

Jul 29 2020

Research & Results, the organiser of the annual Munich, Germany-based trade show for market research, data and insights professionals, has decided to close its whole business because of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. More

Potentiate Founder Launches AdClarity in Australia

Jul 28 2020

Henry Cheang, founder and Chairman of Australia-based data company Potentiate, has launched a business called AdClarity Pty Ltd, which will serve as the local distributor for digital MR firm BIScience's flagship digital ad intelligence tool, also called AdClarity. More

New Chair for Canadian Association CRIC

Jul 28 2020

The Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) has appointed Gary Bennewies, President and CEO of Ipsos Canada, as its new Chair. Additionally Nik Nanos, founder of Nanos Research, has been named Vice Chair, and Canadian Viewpoint VP Jason Zweig is the new Treasurer. More

UM Names First Chief Privacy Officer

Jul 28 2020

In New York, IPG Mediabrands global media agency network UM has promoted Arielle Garcia for the newly created role of Chief Privacy Officer. More

Pharma Specialist ThinkGen Hires Two from CMI

Jul 27 2020

In the US, full-service pharma market research and consultancy firm ThinkGen has appointed former CMI exec Will Leopold as SVP, overseeing one of its business units, while his former colleague Meredith Gilfeather joins as Vice President supporting him. More

Former Mastercard Exec Joins CAPS Research

Jul 23 2020

In the US, B2B nonprofit CAPS Research has appointed former Mastercard exec Bryan Fuller as Executive Director, replacing Deborah Stanton who retired in July. More

India Launch for Isobar Consulting

Jul 22 2020

Dentsu Aegis Network is to expand its business transformation specialist Isobar Consulting to India. The launch builds on existing consulting capabilities at agencies Fractal Ink and Isobar India; and the agency will be led by Priyanka Agrawal as Country Head. More

Kantar Sells Employee Insights Business

Jul 21 2020

Staff survey and people analytics platform Perceptyx has announced the acquisition of Kantar's Employee Insights business. Terms were not disclosed. More

Clarivate Opens Malaysia Business Hub

Jul 21 2020

Innovation insights firm Clarivate Analytics has announced the launch of a Global Business Center in Penang, Malaysia, to be led by VP Shankar Nagalingam. Two more such centres are planned, for London and Chandler, Arizona. More

Sorrell's MightyHive Launches Global Data Practice

Jul 20 2020

San Francisco-based digital media consultancy MightyHive has launched a global data practice, promising client organizations better understanding of how their customers make business decisions. More

DoubleVerify Opens in India

Jul 17 2020

US-based digital media measurement software and analytics specialist DoubleVerify (DV) has expanded to India, where it has appointed Nachiket Deole, to lead business operations in the region. More

'Material' is New Name for LRW Group

Jul 16 2020

US-based insight-led marketing services firm LRW Group has been renamed 'Material', bringing its ten companies into one unified offering. More

InSites Moves Teixeira for Singapore MD Role

Jul 15 2020

Online communities specialist InSites Consulting has transferred Daniel Teixeira to Singapore, where he has taken up the role of Managing Director of its Asia brand, ABN Impact | InSites Consulting. More

Filz Takes CEO Role at Pureprofile

Jul 13 2020

Former Lightspeed GMI and Research Now exec Martin Filz has been appointed CEO at Australia-based digital research platform Pureprofile Ltd, effective 3rd August; while John Griffin is promoted to Chief Technology Officer. More

Buy for London Life Science Specialist Windrose

Jul 13 2020

London-based life science commercialization strategist Windrose Consulting Group has acquired emerging markets value, access and price assessment specialist Parioforma. More

Qualtrics Unveils XM Institute Community and Resource

Jul 13 2020

Experience management (XM) company Qualtrics has launched the XM Institute; a community and resource for XM professionals, practitioners and leaders. More

New London Fieldwork Firm Launches

Jul 10 2020

Former Central Fieldwork exec Theo Francis has launched a new business, GuineaPig Fieldwork, based in London. More

WiseWorks Execs Launch Private Equity Firm

Jul 10 2020

Canada-based online sample and research technology specialist WiseWorks has launched a private equity vehicle called Hygiia Ventures, which will invest in artificial intelligence, big data, analytics and machine learning firms. Separately, Ryan Kagan has joined WiseWorks as CFO. More

IRB Hires David Winter to Lead UK Sales

Jul 10 2020

New Delhi, India-based quant online research and respondent engagement specialist Internet Research Bureau (IRB) has appointed David Winter as a Director, to head up UK sales from the London office. More

4SiGHT Hires from Kantar for New Consulting Practice

Jul 9 2020

Middle East-based full service agency 4SiGHT Research & Analytics has hired long-time Kantar exec Sukhdev Singh to launch its 4SiGHT Consulting practice in Dubai. Former Kantar researcher Siva Sankar has also joined the new division. More

Schlesinger Rolls Out Clinical Research Brand

Jul 8 2020

International data collection and research services business the Schlesinger Group has brought together a number of existing units to form a dedicated Schlesinger Clinical Research division. More

MightyHive Names EMEA Enterprise Data Head

Jul 8 2020

Sir Martin Sorrell's programmatic media practice MightyHive has appointed former Google Analytics leader Toby McAra as Head of Enterprise Data Solutions, EMEA. More

Former Dapresy Exec Launches Insight Network

Jul 8 2020

Former Dapresy director Rahul Jerome has launched a private membership community called The Insight Network, exclusively for practitioners and professionals in the research and insights sector. More

Census Bureau 'Concern' at White House Appointments

Jul 7 2020

According to media reports, Census Bureau officials are concerned that the White House has added two 'political operatives' to the US Census team. More

Former Coke Research Leader Joins Delineate Board

Jul 7 2020

UK-based insights and marketing analytics firm Delineate has given former Coca-Cola research and analytics leader Martyn J Crook a seat as an advisor on its Board. He is based in the US. More

Unlimited Opens 'Human Understanding Lab'

Jul 6 2020

In the UK, marcoms group Unlimited has opened a 'Human Understanding Lab', with a focus on the use of behaviour-led science in driving client performance. The lab supports Unlimited's four divisions: Marketing, Communications, Insight & Analytics and Digital. More

Former Nielsen Exec Zagorski is New DoubleVerify CEO

Jul 3 2020

In New York, digital media measurement software and analytics specialist DoubleVerify (DV) has appointed former Nielsen exec Mark Zagorski as Chief Executive Officer. He will join on July 21st, and replaces Wayne Gattinella who left in March to become CEO of R&D start-up DeBogy Molecular. More

4SiGHT Hires Kantar's Farooq Malik in Dubai

Jul 3 2020

Middle East-based full service agency 4SiGHT Research & Analytics has appointed former Kantar exec Farooq Malik as Senior Director Client Servicing and Business Development. More

Promotion for Four Former Interns at BritainThinks

Jul 2 2020

Qual-led insight and strategy specialist BritainThinks has promoted one-time interns Raphael Malek and Lucy Morrell to the role of Research Director; while Teresa Kuhn and Phoebe Ward - who joined the company as interns last year - have been promoted to SRE. More

Merlinco Names New Managing Director

Jul 1 2020

UK survey software firm Merlinco has appointed long-time SwissPeaks exec Simon Stephen as Managing Director, replacing John Tebboth who has held the role for the past twelve years, and who remains as a Board Director. More

Lucid Names General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer

Jul 1 2020

In the US, programmatic sample platform Lucid has appointed Pauline Wen as General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary; leading the firm's legal efforts, including privacy and cybersecurity, transactions, compliance and risk management processes. More

Former LRW Execs Open Ribnik Research

Jun 30 2020

In the US, long-time Lieberman Research Worldwide (LRW) execs Susie Ribnik and Linda Hobson have launched a new data collection agency called Ribnik Research, to meet the needs of small to mid-sized companies. Their new firm is based in Burbank, CA. More

Kantar Gives CFO Griffiths Deputy CEO Role

Jun 30 2020

Kantar has added the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive to the role of Chief Financial Officer Ian Griffiths. More

Merkle Promotes for New 'Solutions' Integration Role

Jun 30 2020

In the UK, data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle has promoted Niyi Duro-Emanuel for the newly created and expanded role of Vice President, Solutions, with a remit to help clients bring their adtech, martech and data capabilities together for a more contextually targeted approach. More

New Group to Champion Ethnic Diversity in MR

Jun 29 2020

Nine researchers with 'various ethnic backgrounds and industry experience' have joined forces to launch Colour of Research (CORe), a non-profit organisation that will champion ethnic diversity in the MR and insights industry. More

First AsiaPac Hire for Reach3

Jun 29 2020

Reach3 Insights has appointed Bala Rajan as SVP based in Sydney, Australia, with a remit to help develop new hybrid quant and qual methodologies focused on its core 'conversational research' technologies and techniques. More

UserTesting Adds Nextdoor Exec to Board

Jun 29 2020

On-demand insights firm UserTesting has appointed Nextdoor's Chief Product Officer Tatyana Mamut to its Board of Directors. More

P\S\L Group Names O'Shaughnessy MD of RxY Arm

Jun 26 2020

In the UK, healthcare research specialist P\S\L Group has appointed former M3 and Cello Health exec Paul O'Shaughnessy as Managing Director of its RxY business. More

B2B Research Firm Adience Launches in NYC

Jun 25 2020

Former Circle Research exec Chris Wells has launched a B2B market research consultancy called Adience, based in New York City. More

Havas Launches B2B Strategy Agency in SE Asia

Jun 25 2020

Marcoms group Havas has launched a B2B agency called Langoor Havas Enterprise in South East Asia, to help clients with digital transformation, strategy and execution. More

Manufacturing Consultancy Launches

Jun 24 2020

In the US, economic research and forecasting specialist Cliff Waldman has launched a consulting and research firm called New World Economics, to help clients understand the impact of government policies and other market forces on manufacturing companies. More

Leger Names General Manager for Western Canada

Jun 24 2020

Canadian polling, MR and strategy firm Leger has appointed former NRG exec Heather Owen as Vice President of its Vancouver office and General Manager for Western Canada. More

Sorrell's MightyHive Names NA Senior Data Director

Jun 24 2020

Sir Martin Sorrell's programmatic media practice MightyHive has appointed Sayf Sharif as Senior Director of Data for North America. More

Cint Opens Singapore Office

Jun 23 2020

Insight marketplace and MR tech provider Cint has expanded its APAC presence with the opening of an office in Singapore. More

20|20 Promotes for SVP Role

Jun 22 2020

Nashville, TN-based digital qual expert 20|20 Research has promoted Julia Eisenberg to Senior Vice President, leading a team of strategic insights consultants and analysts. More

Obituary: Millward Brown Co-founder Gordon Brown

Jun 17 2020

Gordon Brown, the co-founder of Millward Brown, died peacefully at his home in the UK on Saturday 6th June, after a short battle with dementia. He was 76 years old. More

Pat Brennan Named Verto Analytics CEO

Jun 17 2020

Helsinki and New York-based behavioral and market research platform Verto Analytics has promoted Pat Brennan to CEO, replacing founder Hannu Verkasalo who moves to focus on strategic partners, customers, vendors, marketing and public image. More

Former Isentia CEO Croll Launches Media Intel Platform

Jun 16 2020

John Croll, former CEO of media monitoring firm Isentia, has teamed up with ex-colleague Michael Bade to launch a media intelligence platform called Truescope. The firm aims to inform clients about breaking news across all media types and identify issues, fake news and trends in real time. More

Sangani Named Hansa Cequity COO

Jun 16 2020

In Mumbai, data-driven and tech-enabled marketing consultancy Hansa Cequity has promoted Neeraj Pratap Sangani to the role of Chief Operating Officer. More

InMobi Hires and Upgrades Offer in SE Asia

Jun 15 2020

Mobile marketing and ad platform InMobi has expanded its product offerings, leadership team and local footprint in Southeast Asia. More

Respondent Recruitment Firm Telmy Expands to NZ

Jun 11 2020

Melbourne, Australia-based Telmy has expanded to New Zealand, where it has launched its tech-based platform for qual and UX respondent recruitment. Long-time industry exec Winifred Henderson joins in New Zealand as Managing Director. More

Market Research Society of India Names Deputy DG

Jun 10 2020

The Market Research Society of India (MRSI) has appointed long-time industry exec Mitali Chowhan as Deputy Director General in its Secretariat team. More

Alexa Nightingale Joins Opinium Management Board

Jun 10 2020

London-based insights agency Opinium has promoted Alexa Nightingale to its management board after eight years at the company. More

PRS IN VIVO Expands Exec Team in UK and US

Jun 8 2020

Global shopper insights agency PRS IN VIVO has appointed former Kantar and TNS exec Inna Merenkova to head up UK operations as Managing Director, while Scott Brill has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer, based in the US. More

Google Promotes Analyst Raghavan to Head of Search

Jun 8 2020

In the US, Google has moved former Yahoo! Labs research head Prabhakar Raghavan into the senior role of 'Head of Search and Assistant', reporting directly to Google CEO Sundar Pichai. More

Three C-Suite Appointments for delineate

Jun 8 2020

UK-based insights and data firm delineate has boosted its leadership with the appointment of Wayne Evans in the new role of Chief Information Officer, and the promotions of Product Director James Stewart to CTO and Chief Customer Officer Ben Leet to COO. More

Former Specsavers Insights Head Launches Firm

Jun 4 2020

In the UK, former Specsavers customer insights leader Eddie O'Brien has left to set up a support network called Destination 5.0> which will provide interim insight solutions to clients. More

ORIMA Launches Disability Services Research Division

Jun 4 2020

In Australia, full-service public sector consultancy ORIMA Research has launched a specialist Disability Services Research division (DSR), led by former National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) exec Tamara Reinisch. More

Maria Perez Named NA Head of Ipsos.Digital Platform

Jun 4 2020

Ipsos has named Maria Perez as Head of its self-service research platform Ipsos.Digital in North America. More

Former Hall & Partners COO Waller Joins Datamatics

Jun 4 2020

Andy Waller, formerly Global COO of Hall & Partners, has joined consulting, big data and business process management specialist Datamatics as Head - Strategic Partnerships for its Research & Analytics Solutions division. More

Merkle Opens Performance Marketing Lab

Jun 4 2020

Data-driven marketing agency Merkle has launched a 'Performance Marketing Lab', helping clients incorporate a range of site behavior attributes into predictive models in order to optimise marketing spend. More

Former MB Chair Farish Joins New Firm Nostradamus

Jun 3 2020

In the UK, recently launched insight and opinion leader community specialist Nostradamus Consulting has appointed former Kantar Millward Brown exec Stephen Farish as a Director and advisor, as it launches its first community focusing on the global energy vertical. More

New President for Merkle Response Management Group

Jun 3 2020

In the US, processing and fulfilment firm Merkle Response Management Group (RMG) has appointed consumer packaged goods specialist Phil Yamamoto as President, following the promotion of Bill Sayre to the role of CEO in March. More

Gongos Hires Primary Research Practice Leader

May 29 2020

US-based company Gongos has appointed former Engine SVP Analytics & Data Science Paula Sprowl as Senior Director, Research, overseeing its primary market research group. More

Kantar Media CEO Andy Brown Departs

May 27 2020

Kantar Media's Global CEO Andy Brown has left the business, less than a year after WPP agreed to sell 60% of Kantar to private equity firm Bain Capital. Brown's next career move is not yet known, and his previous role has been filled on an interim basis by former Bain exec Serge Lupas. More

Behrend Named PureSpectrum Central Europe MD

May 27 2020

Online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed former Cint Germany MD Norman Behrend in a newly created role, Managing Director Central Europe. More

GDCC Moves US Call Centers to Work-from-Home Model

May 27 2020

Netherlands-based data collection firm GDCC has consolidated its US-based call centers into an entirely work-from-home enterprise, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The firm has also promoted Lisa Mancini to the role of Vice President of Operations, North America. More

New CEO for Cambridge Healthcare Research

May 27 2020

UK sector specialist consultancy Cambridge Healthcare Research (CHR) has appointed Chris Stevenson as Chief Executive Officer. More

Former QuenchTec CEO Allan Shaw Joins Q One Tech

May 26 2020

Former QuenchTec CEO and Syno UK MD Allan Shaw has joined market research software development company Q One Tech as a Consultant, working with the team on business development, product expansion and strategy. More

Former CIE Chief Crispin Beale to Advise mTab

May 26 2020

Crispin Beale, former CEO of Chime Insight and Engagement (CIE), has joined survey analysis and data visualisation software provider mTab as a Senior Strategic Advisor. More

Shapiro+Raj Promotes for NY Leadership Role

May 22 2020

In the US, brand and marketing insights company Shapiro+Raj has promoted Senior Director Lisa La Brooy to the role of Vice President, in charge of its New York Office. More

Healthcare Researcher Olson Hires for SVP Role

May 22 2020

In the US, healthcare specialist Olson Research has appointed Michelle Soto as Senior Vice President, Research Solutions. More

Aon Names Petrevski Data & Analytic Services Leader

May 22 2020

In the US, professional services firm Aon has promoted Steve Petrevski to the post of SVP and General Manager of Data & Analytic Services. More

SampleChain Adds Decipher and Lucid Co-founders to Board

May 21 2020

Jamin Brazil and Christy Luquire have joined the Board of Directors of data quality and anti-fraud software platform SampleChain. More

Former Nike Exec Brent Scrimshaw is New Enero CEO

May 20 2020

Australian research and marcoms group Enero - which owns MR agencies The Leading Edge (TLE) and The Digital Edge - has appointed former Nike exec Brent Scrimshaw as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Matthew Melhuish who left the company in March. More

Ferguson Replaces Østreng as Confirmit CEO

May 19 2020

Ken Østreng, CEO of research software firm Confirmit, has left the company following its sale to Nordic private equity fund Verdane. Tech sector exec Kyle Ferguson has now taken over his role. More

Kantar Names CEO Insights in Vietnam

May 18 2020

In Vietnam, Kantar has transferred David Anjoubault from Worldpanel to take up the role of CEO of its Insights division. He replaces Nitin Nishandar, who has been named Chairman of the Insights division in Vietnam and Chief Client Officer. More

MSG Brings Back Fahimi as EVP Chief Data Scientist

May 18 2020

Mansour Fahimi Ph.D., formerly Chief Statistician at Ipsos, has rejoined US-based sampling and tech solutions provider Marketing Systems Group [MSG] as EVP and Chief Data Scientist of its Advanced Analytics and Methods department. More

DoubleVerify Opens Office in Japan

May 15 2020

Digital media measurement software and analytics provider DoubleVerify (DV) has opened an office in Japan, and appointed former Google director Takashi Takeda to launch and lead the business. More

New Firm Nostradamus Adds Two Advisors

May 14 2020

In the UK, B2B insight and opinion leader community specialist Nostradamus Consulting has appointed Mettle Consulting founder Andrew Tucker as a member of its Executive Committee, to advise on data science and trust analytics issues; and added Brian Schwieger to its Advisory Council. More

Green Launches New Business Insight Firm

May 12 2020

Julian Green, former MD of Kantar's B2B practice, is launching a B2B insight and opinion leader communities firm called Nostradamus Consulting. The company has brought in two former oil and gas industry execs to advise on the development of its first initiative, an energy-focused community. More

Burrelles Names Cathy Del Colle President

May 11 2020

In the US, media intelligence firm Burrelles has promoted Cathy Del Colle to the role of President, after 33 years with the firm. More

W20 Hires Transformation Group President

May 11 2020

Analytics-driven marcoms specialist W20 has appointed Bryan Specht as 'Group President, Transformation, Consumer Activation and Marketing', with a remit to enhance the consumer-focused digital capabilities of its healthcare offering. More

Next 15 Names New Board Chair

May 7 2020

UK-based digital marcoms group Next Fifteen Communicationshas named Penny Ladkin-Brand as Chair of the Board, effective 1st February 2021. She will replace Richard Eyre, who remains in the post until the end of the current financial year. More

Personalization Specialist Clinch Expands to Europe

May 7 2020

New York-based AI-driven ad personalization platform Clinch has announced expansion to Europe, where it is opening offices in Barcelona and Hamburg. More

Winter Named Insights Director of Principals

May 6 2020

In Australia, branding consultancy Principals has appointed Mary Winter as Insights Director, working on client projects across the firm's three offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. More

EMPOWER Hires First IT Manager

May 6 2020

In the UK, Bristol-based insight industry language specialist EMPOWER has hired Russell Carleton for the newly created role of IT Manager. More

MrWeb 21 YEARS FEATURE: Giles Palmer Interview

May 5 2020

Continuing our focus on mobile insights, Brandwatch founder & CEO Giles Palmer talks sifting through 1.5 trillion pages of data; pulling apart the Model-T Ford; and why our industry could grow fivefold in 5 years. Excerpts from a podcast interview by Jamin Brazil of Happy Market Research. More

New CEO for Keypoint Intelligence

May 5 2020

Keypoint Intelligence, which provides data and market analysis for the digital imaging industry, has appointed former Forrester Research exec Mack Brothers as President and Chief Executive Officer. More

WiseWorks Hires Directors in US and Germany

May 5 2020

Canada-based online sample and research technology specialist WiseWorks has appointed former Dynata ops exec Todd Baughman as Director, Integration and Insights, based in the US; while former Kantar exec Peter Gaal joins in Germany as Director of Sales. More

Audience Group Hires Analytics and Insights Head

May 4 2020

In Australia, media agency Audience Group has appointed Ron Ramaiya as Director of Analytics, Research and Insights, charged with further developing the firm's audience analytics capabilities for both marketers and publishers. More

Obituary: C+R Research Founder Saul Ben-Zeev

May 1 2020

Saul Ben-Zeev, co-founder of full-service agency C+R Research and of Fieldwork, Inc., and a pioneer of the focus group, died on Tuesday at the age of 93. More

New CEO for South Africa's MRF

May 1 2020

In South Africa, non-profit industry body the Marketing Research Foundation (MRF) has appointed Johann Koster as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Greg Garden, who held the role for nearly three years. More

Ex-Kantar Leader Terrance Kent Named SRDS Chief

Apr 30 2020

Long-time Nielsen / Kantar exec Terrance Kent has been appointed CEO of SRDS (Standard Rate & Data Service), which Kantar recently sold to French ad tech company Adwanted Group. More

Dentsu Aegis Promotes Gissler to Global COO

Apr 29 2020

In London, marcoms group Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) has promoted Neil Gissler to the newly created role of Global Chief Operating Officer. More

Obituary: Former Harris CEO Al Angrisani

Apr 28 2020

Al (Albert) Angrisani, turnaround specialist and former President and CEO of Harris Interactive, died as a result of complications from COVID-19 at the Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro on Thursday, April 23rd, at the age of 70. More

Royal Statistical Society Names New CEO

Apr 28 2020

In the UK, the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) has appointed Stian Westlake as its new Chief Executive Officer. He was previously Executive Director of Policy and Research at innovation charity Nesta, and has served as a government advisor. More

Cint Completes P2Sample Integration

Apr 28 2020

Insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has completed its platform integration with P2Sample, which it acquired last year. The combination enables Cint to offer access to more than 100 million respondents. More

Acxiom Names EVP for International Business

Apr 28 2020

Data firm Acxion has promoted Mike Menzer to the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager of its international business. He has relocated to London from New Jersey to take up the position. More

Wealleans Named Panelbase Leader

Apr 27 2020

The Board of Northumberland-based insights firm DRG has invited Paul Wealleans, Client Services Director at Panelbase, to take on the leadership of its online research supplier following the sudden death of its founder Angus Webb. More

Obituary: Statistician Harvey Goldstein

Apr 24 2020

Eminent social statistician and academic Harvey Goldstein, Professor of Social Statistics at the University of Bristol, who was noted for his work on multi-level modelling, died on 9th April after contracting coronavirus. He was 80 years old. More

Zappi Hires Client Leaders in London and New York

Apr 24 2020

Automated consumer insights platform Zappi has appointed two new client leaders: former Nielsen exec Elena Protopapas as Standard Account Manager in London, and former Ipsos exec Marek Slodyczka as Vice President, Global Accounts in New York. More

GlobaLexicon Hires, Promotes for Director Roles

Apr 24 2020

Paul Williams, former M3 Global Research MD, has re-joined London-based market research and healthcare translation specialist GlobaLexicon as Director, Commercial. In addition, James Heneghan has been promoted to the role of Director, Client Services. More

Merkle CEO David Williams Steps Down

Apr 23 2020

David Williams, CEO of Merkle for more than 32 years, has stepped down from the role, and has been succeeded by long-time company exec Craig Dempster. Williams will continue as Merkle's Chairman, while remaining CEO, Global CRM Group for parent company Dentsu Aegis Network. More

Funds and New CEO for Customer Data Platform Audiens

Apr 23 2020

In London, customer data platform Audiens has raised $8m (£6.5m) to support international expansion and strengthen its team in certain European markets. The firm has also named Jonathan Brech as CEO, replacing founder Marko Maras who will now head up product strategy and innovation. More

Ex-Comscore Leaders Join eCommerce Analyst Profitero

Apr 22 2020

Former Comscore CEO Bryan Wiener and President Sarah Hofstetter have both joined eCommerce analytics platform Profitero with the same job titles, while Sandor Palfy, former CTO of LogMeIn, has joined as CTO. The firm has also raised $20m in a Series B round of investment. More

Ebiquity Hires Dentsu Aegis' Nick Waters as Group CEO

Apr 22 2020

UK-based media and marketing analytics firm Ebiquity has appointed Nick Waters as Group Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Michael Karg last year. More

Schlesinger Group Buys Qual Specialist 20|20 Research

Apr 21 2020

In the US, international data collection business Schlesinger Group has acquired qualitative technology-led research services provider 20|20 Research for an undisclosed sum. Jim Bryson, founder and former Chair at 20|20, is retiring from the business. More

Infogroup Hires Former IRI Exec Robert Konkos

Apr 20 2020

In New York, data and marketing solutions provider Infogroup has appointed former IRI exec Robert Konkos as Vice President of its Enterprise Division, with a remit to expand the firm's agency services market footprint. More

DAN Brings Forward Full Acquisition of Merkle

Apr 16 2020

Marcoms group Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) has brought forward the acquisition of the remaining shares in US-based data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle. According to reports, DAN has paid about $108m (£86.4m) to buy those shares from Merkle's staff and shareholders. More

Twycross-Lewis Joins Omnicom's PHD as Head of Insight

Apr 16 2020

In London, Omnicom's communications planning and media buying network PHD has appointed former Wavemaker Head of Quant Louise Twycross-Lewis as Head of Insight. More

Obituary: Panelbase Founder Angus Webb

Apr 14 2020

Angus Webb, the founder and Managing Director of online research supplier Panelbase, died last Wednesday evening from the COVID-19 virus, at a hospital in Spain. He was 45 years old. More

Léger and Berger are New ESOMAR Canadian Reps

Apr 14 2020

Industry body ESOMAR has appointed Leger CEO Jean-Marc Léger and Maru/Blue MD Rob Berger as its new Canadian representatives. More

Dublin-based Opinions Hires for New MD Role

Apr 9 2020

In Dublin, insight-led business advisory service Opinions has hired Iarlaith Corcoran for the newly created role of Managing Director; and Karen Martin as a Senior Insights Executive. More

Zoom Hires Former Facebook CSO and Sets Up Council

Apr 9 2020

Following concerns over the safety of videoconferencing app Zoom, the firm has appointed former Facebook Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos as an Advisor and has set up a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) Council to advise on privacy, security and technology issues and best practices. More

System 1 CFO Geddes to Leave after Seventeen Years

Apr 7 2020

Marketing and MR Agency System 1 has announced that its Chief Financial Officer James Geddes is stepping down on April 20th, after seventeen years with the firm. He will be succeeded by former British Airways exec Chris Willford. More

Purdie Pascoe Expands Leadership Team

Apr 7 2020

UK-based pharma researcher Purdie Pascoe has appointed former Kantar Health UK Managing Director Stephen Potts as its sixth Director. More

Creative Medical Research Appoints Head of Insights

Apr 3 2020

UK-based medical device MR consultancy Creative Medical Research (CMR) has hired Matt Higgs for a newly created role, Head of Insights, working across both qual and quant methods. The firm has also promoted Lucy Little to Qualitative Research Director. More

SurveyMonkey Hires Data, Brand and IR Leaders

Mar 30 2020

DIY online research software company SurveyMonkey has appointed Amit Sethi as Vice President of Data, Karen Budell as VP of Brand Marketing and Gary Fuges as VP of Investor Relations. More

Larimer Rejoins PureSpectrum to Lead East Sales Team

Mar 27 2020

In the US, Arianne Larimer has returned to online sample marketplace PureSpectrum as VP Client Development, in charge of the East Sales team, after a stint at video analytics firm Voxpopme. More

Obituary: Taylor Nelson co-founder Tony Cowling

Mar 25 2020

Tony Cowling, co-founder of Taylor Nelson, died on Saturday 14 March 2020, after a short illness. More

ESOMAR Joins MrWeb for Global MR Jobs Alliance

Mar 24 2020

Global association ESOMAR is teaming up with MrWeb and its existing partner Women In Research to give data and insights professionals access to the world's largest specialist index of job opportunities, with new packages and offers also launched. More

IAB and Tech Lab Create New Measurement Role

Mar 19 2020

In the US, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its non-profit research, development and standard-setting consortium the IAB Tech Lab have hired Angelina Eng for the newly created role of Vice President of Measurement and Attribution. More

Zylotech Names New Chief Exec

Mar 19 2020

In the US, B2B customer intelligence platform Zylotech has appointed Ernie Cormier as CEO and President, replacing founder Abhi Yadav, who will continue to lead the company's innovation efforts as Chief Technology Officer. More

New CEO for Conversation Intell Platform Chorus.ai

Mar 19 2020

San Francisco-based Chorus.ai has appointed Jim Benton as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder and President Roy Raanani. The company has also hired Tat Ng as Vice President of Engineering. More

Toluna Adds Senior Execs in North America and India

Mar 17 2020

Consumer intelligence platform Toluna has appointed Ron Ruffinott as a Senior Research Solutions Consultant based in the company's US headquarters in Connecticut; while Dixit Chanana joins as Country Director in India, based in the Gurgaon office. More

IAB Hires for New Research Team Leadership Role

Mar 17 2020

In New York, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has hired Brad Berens for a newly created role, Editor-in-Chief and Senior Vice President, in charge of its research team and thought leadership activities. More

Wirth is New CEO of Merged Kynetec / Kleffmann

Mar 16 2020

Daniel Wirth has been appointed as CEO of Kynetec and the Kleffmann Group, following the recent announcement that the two agricultural and animal health research specialists are merging. More

UK's MR Charity Offers Coronavirus Support

Mar 16 2020

With the Covid-19 pandemic now sweeping the world, research charity the MRBA has issued a statement reminding UK employers that it is here to help, including in cases where the industry's casual workers get into severe financial hardship due to the impact of the virus. More

Interpublic Veteran Cohen is New IAB President

Mar 13 2020

Trade association the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has appointed David Cohen as President, focusing on strategy, growth and operational excellence and starting on April 1st. He reports to CEO Randall Rothenberg. More

Burke, Inc. Creates New CRO Role

Mar 12 2020

US research and training company Burke, Inc. has promoted Jamie Baker-Prewitt for a newly created role, Chief Research Officer. More

Just Worldwide Expands Team in UK and Japan

Mar 12 2020

London-based healthcare fieldwork agency Just Worldwide has appointed Sarah Bennett as Field Manager, based in the UK; while Yuichi Ohta joins in Japan in the newly created position of Research Manager. More

Merkle RMG Names First CEO

Mar 12 2020

In the US, processing, data and technology provider Merkle Response Management Group (RMG) has promoted Bill Sayre to serve as its first Chief Executive. More

Kantar Man Joe Baldini Named InCrowd CTO

Mar 10 2020

In the US, healthcare market research firm InCrowd has appointed former Kantar exec Joseph Baldini as Chief Technology Officer, leading its engineering function. More

Reid Campbell Group Gears Up with CFO Appointment

Mar 10 2020

In Vancouver, Canada, Reid Campbell Group, the parent company of Reach3 Insights and Rival Technologies has appointed Ivan Chan as Chief Financial Officer. More

Ironwood Hires Sammon as Client Leader

Mar 9 2020

In the US, qual and quant provider Ironwood Insights Group (IIG) has appointed long-time industry exec Brendan Sammon as Vice President of Client Relationships. More

Isentia Names Head of Client Solutions in Australia

Mar 9 2020

Australia-based media intelligence group Isentia has appointed Brigitte Guerin as Head of Client Solutions (North East). More

Infogroup Hires Former Client as Chief Product Officer

Mar 9 2020

In the US, data and marketing solutions provider Infogroup has appointed former client Rohan Chandran as Chief Product Officer, charged with leading the company's data strategy and products. More

Cint Hires CTO

Mar 6 2020

Cint has added Helene Stafferöd Westerlund as Chief Technology Officer, heading up its global technology objectives as part of its executive team. More

Voxco Hires CMO and Growth Marketing Leader

Mar 6 2020

In Canada, research software firm Voxco has made two senior appointments: Jonathan Levitt as CMO and Abhey Rana as VP Growth Marketing. More

New CTO for Sitecore

Mar 6 2020

Digital experience management software firm Sitecore has named Tom De Ridder as Chief Technology Officer. More

delineate Hires Product Director

Mar 5 2020

In the UK, insights and data firm delineate has appointed former long-time Lloyds Bank exec James Stewart as Product Director. More

New Global CEO for Acxiom

Mar 2 2020

Data and marketing services company Acxiom has promoted Chad Engelgau to the role of Chief Executive Officer, based in New York. He replaces Dennis Self, who will stay on as an advisor during a transition period, before 'departing for a new venture'. More

Fiftyfive5 Names First Head of Pharma

Mar 2 2020

Australian insights consultancy Fiftyfive5 has promoted company partner Alan King for a newly created position, Head of Pharma, based in its Sydney office. More

EMI Research Solutions Names COO

Feb 28 2020

In Cincinnati, online sample provider EMI Research Solutions has brought in former Abt Associates and Kantar executive Beth Teehan as its new Chief Operating Officer. She reports to CEO Michael Holmes. More

McKinsey Vet is New Persado President

Feb 28 2020

In New York, AI-based communications optimisation firm Persado has appointed McKinsey veteran Jason Heller as President, with global oversight of all go-to-market functions and a seat on the Board. More

InSites Hires and Promotes in Rotterdam

Feb 27 2020

In Rotterdam, Netherlands, global consumer agency InSites Consulting has appointed former Haystack Consulting exec Kjell Massen as Business Director; and moved Margot Schuil to the role of Global Client Partner. Niels Schillewaert takes over Schuil's former role as country MD. More

Nepa Names New CFO and Investor Relations Head

Feb 25 2020

Stockholm, Sweden-based brand tracking and consumer science specialist Nepa has promoted Ann-Christine Fick to the position of Chief Financial Officer, while Michael Wallin joins in the newly created role of Head of Investor Relations. More

MightyHive Hires EMEA Director of Analytics

Feb 25 2020

Sir Martin Sorrell's media consultancy MightyHive has appointed Julien Coquet as Director of Analytics for Europe, Middle East and Africa. He is based in Paris, France. More

Norstat Names First Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

Feb 24 2020

Oslo, Norway-based data collection specialist Norstat has appointed Mats Beck as Head of its newly established Strategy and M&A unit. More

Cision CEO Departs

Feb 13 2020

In the US, media intelligence and communications specialist Cision has announced that CEO Kevin Akeroyd has left the business 'to pursue other opportunities', just two weeks after the firm was acquired by an affiliate of global investment firm Platinum Equity. More

Prescient Advisory Adds to Senior Teams

Feb 13 2020

Biopharma product strategy consultancy Prescient Healthcare Group has hired two new employees for its Advisory business: Kevin Baruzzi as Managing Director of the newly opened Boston office, and Dr Arun Shrivats as Associate Director in San Francisco. More

Kantar Confirms Crozier's Appointment as Chairman

Feb 11 2020

Adam Crozier, former CEO of broadcaster ITV, the Football Association and Royal Mail, has been named Non-Executive Chairman of Kantar. More

QuestionPro Expands to London

Feb 11 2020

US online survey software provider QuestionPro has opened an office in London, with plans to grow it to fifteen people across sales, marketing and customer success during the year. More

Ipsos Takes Majority Stake in Askia

Feb 10 2020

Ipsos has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in survey technology provider Askia, and says it will tap the firm's expertise and technology to develop the 'survey platform of the future'. More

Savanta Buys UK Business of Future Thinking Group

Feb 10 2020

Next15's data and insights group Savanta has announced the acquisition of the UK business of Future Thinking, which has 61 staff in offices in Oxford and London. Future Thinking France and the Gemseek division, which employ most of the Group's c.350 staff, are not part of the deal. More

Ovum, Heavy Reading, Tractica Brands to Go in Merger

Feb 7 2020

Research, media and events provider Informa Tech is bringing together its analysis and research units into a single entity. Ovum, Heavy Reading, Tractica and most of what was previously IHS Markit's TMT research business will be unified under the new brand, Omdia. More

Directions Hires Ebbing as Operations Lead

Feb 7 2020

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Directions Research has appointed Jason Ebbing as SVP, Executional Excellence. More

Two Acquisitions for Data Science Firm Schireson

Feb 6 2020

New York-based data science, market research and analytics firm Schireson Associates has acquired two agencies, Blackbird and Stun Creative, to form a new company called 'Known'. Terms of the deals have not been disclosed. More

Simpson Carpenter Adds Three to Automotive Team

Feb 6 2020

In London, full-service insights consultancy Simpson Carpenter has added three new members to its Automotive team. More

Global Expansion for Healthcare Specialist QualWorld

Feb 4 2020

French healthcare sector fieldwork agency QualWorld has expanded its presence to twelve countries including Sweden, Poland and India. More

DBM Names New Chief Executive

Feb 3 2020

In Australia, financial services insights and consulting firm DBM has appointed former National Australia Bank exec Kipling Zubevich as its new CEO. Co-founder Dhruba Gupta will continue to focus on business development and promoting the firm's DBM Atlas survey. More

Ebiquity Buys Remainder of Italian Subsidiary

Feb 3 2020

UK-based media and marketing analytics firm Ebiquity has acquired the remaining 49% stake it its Italian subsidiary Ebiquity Italy Media Advisorys, with the total consideration expected to be EUR 3.4m. More

Merkle Analytics Leader Moves to Carat

Jan 31 2020

Dentsu Aegis has moved Peter Vandre, previously SVP, Global Data Science Leader at Merkle, across to its ad agency Carat in the new role of Chief Analytics Officer. Meanwhile DAN's CEO Tim Andree is taking a break for health reasons. More

Expansion for India's Netscribes

Jan 30 2020

Market intelligence and content services specialist Netscribes has expanded its network of offices in India, and grown its workforce to more than 1,000 worldwide. More

Eyeota Hires SVP Partnerships

Jan 30 2020

Audience data platform Eyeota has appointed Marc Fanelli as SVP of Strategic Partnerships and Development, based in New York and reporting to CEO Kristina Prokop. More

BMG Hires Employee Experience Director

Jan 28 2020

In the UK, full-service agency BMG Research has hired former ORC International exec Lee Cartwright as Employee Experience Director. More

Former Penguin Random House CFO Joins MediaMath

Jan 27 2020

Ad tech company MediaMath has appointed Milena Alberti-Perez as CFO, based in New York and reporting to company President, Konrad Gerszke. More

New CEO for BI Solutions Firm Optym

Jan 24 2020

US-based business information and optimization software solutions company Optym has appointed Vic Keller as Chief Executive Officer, while founder Ravi Ahuja moves to the role of Chief Science Officer. More

KJT Group Founder and CEO Replaced by COO

Jan 23 2020

Kenneth Tomaszewski has stepped down from his role as President of NY-based healthcare research specialist KJT Group, and will be replaced by Michaela Gascon, who adds the title of President to her existing one of Chief Operating Officer. More

Comscore Promotes Hinnant to Chief Revenue Officer

Jan 23 2020

Comscore has promoted Carol Hinnant to the position of Chief Revenue Officer, after fifteen years with the business. More

DJS Research Names First HR Manager

Jan 22 2020

North of England-based full-service agency DJS Research has appointed Lucy Pawson as its first Human Resources (HR) Manager. The company has also hired former Gusto Research AD Helen Menzies as Associate Director; while filling six other roles in the company. More

Former Kadence UK MD Joins Ipsos MORI

Jan 21 2020

Former Kadence International Global Head of Insight and UK MD Greg Clayton has joined Ipsos MORI as Senior Client Officer. More

Momentum Creates New Research Management Role

Jan 21 2020

In New York, global ad agency Momentum Worldwide has promoted Elena Klau to fill the newly created role of Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer, Research Management. More

Kantar 'Talking to Crozier' About Chairman's Role

Jan 20 2020

Adam Crozier, former CEO of broadcaster ITV, the Football Association and Royal Mail, is said to be discussing the role of Chairman at Kantar. More

New Leader for Big Data Leader Cloudera

Jan 20 2020

Big data giant Cloudera has announced a new CEO. Rob Bearden was previously Chief Executive of rival firm Hortonworks, with which Cloudera merged a year ago. More

IAB UK Names Head of Research and Measurement

Jan 17 2020

Digital advertising industry body IAB UK has hired Elizabeth Lane for the newly created role of Head of Research and Measurement; Dominic Tillson as Head of Industry Relationships and Initiatives; and Antonio Forte as Industry Initiatives Executive. More

Methodify Hires Former Cint Execs Lewis and Cohen

Jan 17 2020

The US division of research automation platform Methodify has appointed former Cint execs Kwami Lewis, as Managing Director, and Brett Cohen as Director of Sales. More

Former GfK Healthcare Leaders Reunited at ThinkGen

Jan 16 2020

Full-service pharma market research and consultancy firm ThinkGen has hired former GfK Healthcare COO Bart Weiner as President, joining two ex-colleagues and replacing founder Noah Pines who moves to the role of Chief Executive. More

Digital Experience Data Firm Claravine Expands to NYC

Jan 16 2020

Provo, Utah-based digital experience data management specialist Claravine has opened an office in New York, where it has hired E.J. Freni as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Language Insight Brings in Strategic Operations Leader

Jan 15 2020

In the UK, translation and language services provider Language Insight has appointed Federica Meacci as Strategic Director, responsible for all strategic operations across the business including the project management and translation teams, as well as other support functions. More

GreenBook's Murphy to Drive Potentiate US Push

Jan 14 2020

Australian data intelligence company Potentiate has appointed GreenBook Executive Editor Lenny Murphy as Strategic Corporate Development Advisor, identifying companies that will help accelerate its expansion in North America. More

Zappi's Wates Joins Measure Protocol

Jan 14 2020

London firm Measure Protocol, a blockchain-based marketplace for person-based data, has hired ZappiStore's former Head of Operations Guy Wates for a newly created position, Director of Operations and Programmatic. More

Escalent Hires for Tech / Telecoms and Health Teams

Jan 14 2020

Escalent, formerly Market Strategies International-Morpace, has appointed Nancy Arter as SVP in its Technology & Telecommunications divisions, while Keir Lococo joins as a Vice President in the Health division. More

Stagwell Hires and Promotes for New Marketing Team

Jan 10 2020

The Stagwell Group, owner of the Harris and Harris Poll brands, has created a central marketing team with several new hires and promotions, including the appointment of former Kantar exec Anas Ghazi as Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer. More

Former Netigate Execs Set Up XM Firm digitell.me

Jan 10 2020

In Germany, three former employees of survey software developer Netigate have set up an experience management (XM) company called digitell.me, based in Cologne. More

New COO for Avenu Insights & Analytics

Jan 9 2020

In the US, Avenu Insights & Analytics has appointed Lara Oerter as Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for company-wide operations, including product development and solution delivery. More

Kantar Hires ITV's Griffiths as CFO

Jan 7 2020

Kantar has appointed former ITV plc COO and CFO Ian Griffiths as its new Chief Financial Officer. He will join the company on January 16th. More

IA Bags Sorrell for CEO Summit

Jan 6 2020

Top-level US MR body the Insights Association is to feature long-time WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell as a speaker at its CEO Summit later this month. More

Maru/Matchbox Hires Hawn as Technology MD

Jan 6 2020

Tech-driven insight firm Matchbox has appointed Andrew Hawn as MD, Technology, based in Los Angeles. He rejoins the firm after two years at insight companies MetaForesight and Sparks & Honey, where he was Head of Cultural Strategy. More

Cint Names Gil de Rubio SVP Client Development

Dec 24 2019

In the US, insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has appointed P2Sample exec Garrett Gil de Rubio as Senior Vice President, Client Development. More

Former Lynx Research President Floats New US Business

Dec 20 2019

In Longmont, Colorado, researcher Chris Hauck has announced the launch of a new consultancy, HauckEye, focusing on the observation of subjects in real life situations. More

Growth and Funds for Simon Data

Dec 20 2019

New York-based customer data platform Simon Data has announced rapid growth in 2019, with a tripling of its enterprise client base, 75% growth in its Data Science team and the receipt of $30m of Series C funding. More

TapClicks Hires Sales Leader

Dec 16 2019

US-based digital marketing and performance analytics specialist TapClicks has appointed Michael Rosner as SVP of Global Sales. More

Predictive Insights Agency Future EQ Opens in Aus

Dec 13 2019

In Australia, industry execs Elisa Adams and Stephen Prendergast have launched an insights agency called Future EQ, which combines behavioural science, AI and predictive modelling to quantify the drivers of business growth and market share. More

Edgeworth Launches DC Analytics Firm

Dec 13 2019

In Washington, DC, economic and quantitative consulting firm Edgeworth Economics has opened a business called Edgeworth Analytics, which will provide clients with training and consulting on data and statistical concepts. More

New CEO for Kantar's North America Media Division

Dec 12 2019

Kantar has hired Pete Rumpel as Chief Executive Officer of its Media Division in North America. He succeeds Manish Bhatia, who has moved into the position of Chief Product Officer for the division. More

HRW Hires Rees for New Global Director Role

Dec 12 2019

In London, Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) has hired long-time healthcare research industry exec Sue Rees for its newly created role of Global Director. More

MrWeb 21 YEARS: Remembering 2001

Dec 12 2019

2001, like 1984, was a year for which fiction had given us very specific expectations, and while disappointingly little coasted through the heavens to the strains of the 'Blue Danube', some MR industry giants certainly soared. Here's our review of the year on DRNO. More

Salama to Step Down as Kantar CEO

Dec 10 2019

Kantar Chief Executive Eric Salama has decided to step down from his role at some point in 2020, after which he will serve as a non-executive Director and Consultant at the company. Kantar has already begun the process of recruiting a successor. More

Research Partnership Names New Philadelphia Leader

Dec 10 2019

Harriet Kozak, President of the Philadelphia office of healthcare specialist Research Partnership, is to retire at the end of the year. She is replaced from January 2nd 2020 by Sabera Hyderally, who currently serves as Director of MedTech, North America. More

Melanie Courtright is New Insights Association CEO

Dec 6 2019

US professional body The Insights Association has named former Dynata EVP Melanie Courtright as its Chief Executive Officer, beginning January 1st and succeeding David Almy. More

Harrison to Focus on Kantar Public Role

Dec 6 2019

WPP has announced that Michelle Harrison will move from CEO to non-executive Chair of its Government Practice - which she has led since its inception in 2012 - so as to focus on her role as Global CEO of Kantar's Public division. Global MD Sean Howard steps up to the vacant CEO role. More

MDC Launches New Integrated Network

Dec 6 2019

MDC Partners has announced the formation of a new agency network combining Doner, one of its largest US ad agencies, with six specialist agencies whose expertise includes data-driven strategy and agile production facilities. More

Fiftyfive5 Hires Colmar Brunton's Corey Fisher

Dec 5 2019

In Canberra, Australian insights consultancy Fiftyfive5 has hired long-time Colmar Brunton exec Corey Fisher as Director, Social & Community. More

Verto Promotes Three and Expands in US

Dec 3 2019

Cross-media measurement specialist Verto Analytics has relocated its Seattle office; and has promoted Vinayak Nair to the US Market team leadership role. Meanwhile in Finland, Antti Riikonen has been named VP of Product and Methods and Tero Lindberg is now responsible for the Platform team. More

Kantar Profiles Takes MRS Grand Prix

Dec 3 2019

Ipsos,60318, Population Services International and Matchboxology won the inaugural Liz Nelson Award for Social Impact, at last night's annual MRS Awards ceremony in London; while Kantar Profiles Division won the overall Grand Prix Award for Greatest Impact. More

IAB President Patrick Dolan Resigns

Dec 3 2019

In New York, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has announced that its President, Patrick Dolan, will depart in June 2020 to pursue an undisclosed 'entrepreneurial opportunity'. More

Merlinco Hires 'Data Management Expert'

Dec 2 2019

In London, survey software firm Merlinco has appointed long-time industry exec Simon Stephen as 'Data Management Expert'. More

21 Today

Nov 29 2019

Today it's exactly 21 years since MrWeb was officially launched - a traditional coming-of-age here in the UK. In Internet terms, 21 is ancient really, and we'll do a bit of looking backward over the next few weeks, but we also have major plans for the coming year. Details here - and your feedback wanted! More

Adobe Names India Research Team Head

Nov 29 2019

Marketing and image software giant Adobe has hired long-time IBM exec Nanda Kambhatla to lead its Research team in India, based in Bengaluru. More

Hull Trains Hires Customer Experience Director

Nov 29 2019

In the UK, train operating company Hull Trains has appointed Anne Somers as Commercial and Customer Experience Director, responsible for listening and responding to all customer insight to help shape services around their needs, while maintaining competitive ticket prices for travellers. More

New President for Australian MR Body AMSRO

Nov 28 2019

In Australia, the Association of Market and Social Research Organisations (AMSRO) has elected Enhance Research CEO George Zdanowicz as its new President, succeeding Engine MD Craig Young. More

WPP to Open Co-Location Campus in Detroit

Nov 26 2019

WPP is to open a campus in the listed Marquette Building in downtown Detroit, where it will bring together a number of its agencies and locate up to 1,000 staff. More

Interpublic Hires Leader for New Ethical Data Unit

Nov 25 2019

Marcoms group Interpublic has created a new practice focused on 'digital responsibility', within its recently formed Kinesso targeting and optimisation company. Acxiom / LiveRamp executive Sheila Colclasure has been hired to head it up. More

Qualtrics Names Aus/NZ Country Manager

Nov 22 2019

US-based experience management specialist Qualtrics has appointed former Salesforce exec Brigid Archibald as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. More

Two Senior Hires for IFF Research

Nov 20 2019

In London, full-service agency IFF Research has named Voluntas co-founder Tyrone Field as its first Director of Innovation and Technology, while Tim Morrow joins as Finance Director. More

ICO Names First 'Data Ethics Advisor'

Nov 19 2019

In the UK, data regulator the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) has appointed Ellis Parry as its first Data Ethics Adviser, as the organisation considers the practical implications of the growing use of personal data. More

Ascribe Opens and Hires in Hamburg

Nov 19 2019

Cincinnati, OH-based verbatim analysis software company Ascribe has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany, where it has appointed former ASKi‐Data exec Gustav Jaeckel as European Director of Services. More

Sorrell in Confrontation with Former Colleague

Nov 18 2019

WPP founder Sir Martin Sorrell has allegedly been involved in an 'explosive confrontation' with former colleague Jim Prior, over critical remarks he made about Sorrell to Campaign magazine. According to one eyewitness quoted in the FT, the bust-up led to Sorrell slapping Prior in the face. More

Nielsen Partner OpenSlate Expands in Asia Pacific

Nov 15 2019

Content ratings provider and brand safety specialist OpenSlate, part owned by Nielsen, has appointed Poppy Hill as Managing Director for APAC, as it expands in the region. She is based in Sydney. More

MR Recruiter Hannelius Expands Again

Nov 15 2019

In London, specialist MR staffing consultancy Hannelius Recruitment has appointed Ryan Reast to work on operations, sales and full service research exec roles. More

Hotspex Names SVP of Research

Nov 14 2019

Canada-based researcher Hotspex has appointed Joe Amati as Senior Vice President of Research. He joins after eight years on the client side at Kellogg's Canada and apparel brand Canada Goose. More

WPP Opens Co-location Campus in Madrid

Nov 14 2019

In Madrid, WPP Chief Exec Mark Read has opened the marcoms group's latest co-location campus, La Matriz, which is its largest in Europe to date. More

BMG Research Hires 'Head of London'

Nov 12 2019

In the UK, full-service agency BMG Research has appointed former Kantar exec Simon Wood to lead its London office. More

Awards Launched for Indian MR Profession

Nov 11 2019

The Indian MR industry is getting its 'first ever' awards for excellence, the MRSI Golden Key Awards, courtesy of trade association The Market Research Society of India. More

Isentia Promotes to Replace Departing Commercial Chief

Nov 11 2019

Australian-based media measurement group Isentia has promoted Russ Horell to the role of Chief Commercial Officer replacing Sean Smith whose departure was announced two weeks ago. More

Fiftyfive5 Hires Performance Monitoring Lead

Nov 4 2019

Australian insights consultancy Fiftyfive5 has hired former Edelman Intelligence exec Nick Williams, who relocates from the US to Australia to lead the firm's Performance Monitoring team. More

Confirmit Names CX Consulting Principal

Oct 31 2019

Research software firm Confirmit has appointed Howard Lax as Principal Director, CX Consulting, supporting clients in their efforts to design, develop and implement customer experience strategies. More

Research Results Creates COO Role

Oct 31 2019

US-based MR operations specialist Research Results has promoted Stephen Oldfied to the newly created role of Chief Operations Officer. More

Gongos Opens Strategy and Implementation Practice

Oct 29 2019

US-based research agency Gongos has opened a Strategy & Implementation practice, to help BtoC and BtoB organizations develop and embed customer-centric strategies into their organizations. The new division will be led by Amy Perifanos in the role of Vice President, Strategy & Implementation. More

HRW Adds Two to Behavioural Science Team

Oct 29 2019

In London, Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) has added behavioural scientists Rhiannon Phillips and Emma Neville to its Behavioural Science team. More

New HQ for Fast-Growing InnovateMR

Oct 28 2019

US-based sample solutions provider InnovateMR has opened a new headquarters in Calabasas, California - adding to existing locations in Connecticut, London, Ahmedabad and New Delhi. The firm says its headcount has doubled during 2019. More

US Firm Research Results Brings in CCO

Oct 28 2019

US-based MR operations specialist Research Results, Inc.has appointed Ellen Pieper as Chief Client Officer, responsible for the leadership, vision and financial performance of the team of subject matter experts and offerings. More

Merkle Combines EMEA Analytics Teams, Promotes Gott

Oct 23 2019

Data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle has promoted Ben Gott to the position of SVP Digital Analytics for the EMEA region, overseeing a team combining the analytics team from its performance marketing agency Periscopix with its existing customer analytics business. More

WiseWorks Hires former Dynata Exec for Munich Launch

Oct 21 2019

Toronto, Canada-based online sample and market research technology specialist WiseWorks has opened an office in Munich, Germany, where it has appointed former Dynata exec Pratik Sharma as Chief Operating Officer. More

New Leadership for Kadence UK Office

Oct 17 2019

Kadence International has announced that Greg Clayton, Global Head of Insight and MD of the UK office, is leaving the business to 'pursue new challenges'. The London office will then be led by Darren Lewis, in the role of UK Country Manager. More

Gong Adds Three to C-Suite

Oct 17 2019

In the US, conversation and revenue intelligence platform Gong has appointed Sandi Kochhar as Chief People Officer and Tim Riitters as CFO, while Udi Ledergor is promoted from VP of Marketing to Chief Marketing Officer. More

Kantar Names Doreen Wang China Country Leader

Oct 16 2019

Kantar has named Doreen Wang Country Leader in China. She will return from New York to Beijing in January to take up her new appointment. More

Populus Hires First Chief Data Officer

Oct 16 2019

In the UK, full service research and strategy consultancy Populus has hired long-time YouGov exec Bernadeta Wilk for a newly created position, Chief Data Officer. More

Populus Buys Decidedly

Oct 15 2019

In the UK, full service research and strategy consultancy Populus has acquired insight-led innovation agency Decidedly (previously known as FreshMinds), for an undisclosed sum. At the same time, Decidedly's CEO Catherine Crump is stepping down and Tom Wormald will become its MD. More

IFF Research Hires and Promotes

Oct 15 2019

In London, full-service agency IFF Research has appointed Katy Wilburn as Head of Housing. In addition, Kelsey Beninger joins as Associate Director and Sarah Coburn has been promoted to the same role, while Hannah Dunn joins as People Manager. More

BMG Research Names Chief Research Officer

Oct 15 2019

In the UK, full-service agency BMG Research has appointed former Ipsos and Maritz executive Roger Sant as Chief Research Officer. More

New Healthcare Insight Firm Birch Opens in Tennessee

Oct 14 2019

US researcher David Butler has launched a consultancy called Birch Healthcare Insights, to help payers, providers and practices understand what is important to patients and consumers. More

UK's Adept Launches Translation Agency

Oct 14 2019

In the UK, international healthcare specialist Adept Field Solutions has launched a new agency called Language Pharmacy, specialising in healthcare market research translations, transcriptions and interpreting. More

MrWeb 21 YEARS INTERVIEW: Kristof De Wulf

Oct 9 2019

Continuing our month-long in-depth look at online communities, Nick Thomas talks to InSites Consulting co-founder and CEO Kristof De Wulf about buying UK online research pioneer Join the Dots, its fourth acquisition in 18 months; and about plans for the future. More

Fiftyfive5 Names Melbourne Leaders

Oct 9 2019

Australian insights consultancy Fiftyfive5 has announced that Kristy Richards and Matt Pearce will lead its Melbourne business. More

Verve Adds New Graduates and Talent Manager

Oct 8 2019

In London, community panel specialist Verve has completed its fourth graduate intake, bringing the total number of graduate recruits to twelve. The firm recently appointed long-time MR recruitment specialist Sarah Penny as Talent Manager. More

Insight Consultancy Launches for Charities Sector

Oct 7 2019

In London, former Save the Children insight leads Tom Skilbeck and Matt Williams have launched a consultancy called Chemistry Insight, dedicated exclusively to charities, movements and brands that 'seek to do good'. More

US Non-Profit Specialist RKD Buys in Data Expertise

Oct 7 2019

Dallas-based RKD Group, which provides marketing and fundraising solutions for non-profit organizations, has acquired Boston-based Data Best Practices, after six months in which the latter's founder and President Cathy Folkes has served as the former's Acting Chief Data Officer. More

Seven Appointments for MarketVision

Oct 7 2019

Cincinnati, Ohio-based full service MR firm MarketVision Research has announced one new hire and six promotions. Zach Meyer joins as a Research Associate on the Online Communities team, and the promotions include Jean Nickels to VP of Qual and Janice Gennaria to Research Manager. More

Savanta Adds Five in Americas

Oct 7 2019

Next15 group's global intelligence business Savanta has appointed former Ipsos exec Marni Hirschorn to its Americas team as VP of Account Management. The firm has also recently hired Gregory Spears, in NYC; and Amit Sahni, Mohamed Hasoun and Ankur Jain in Toronto. More

Raft of Senior Appointments for Booming Brandwatch

Oct 4 2019

UK-based Brandwatch has transformed its leadership team with the addition of Guy Berruyer as Chairman of its Board, Fergus Gloster as an NED, Eva Klein as Chief Customer Officer, Dan Freund as Chief Sales Officer, and Ian Collins as CFO. More

Hall & Partners Names US and Euro Healthcare Leaders

Oct 1 2019

Ad and brand research firm Hall & Partners has appointed Stacy Vaughn as Managing Partner of its US healthcare team, and Beth Stagg for the same role in Europe. More

GlobaLexicon Doubles Ops Centre Capacity in Seville

Oct 1 2019

London-based market research and healthcare translation specialist GlobaLexicon has doubled its European Operations Centre capacity in Seville, Spain. More

Maru/Matchbox Adds Analytics Expert to Toronto Team

Oct 1 2019

In Canada, communities specialist Maru/Matchbox has appointed Sudhanshu Gaur as Vice President, Analytics, based in its Toronto office. More

WPP Hires Argos Chief as New CFO

Oct 1 2019

UK-based marcoms giant WPP has appointed Argos CEO John Rogers as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Paul Richardson who is retiring from the company. Rogers will join the group and its Board in early 2020. More

IBM Veteran Joins Decision Resources

Sep 30 2019

Healthcare focused research and data provider Decision Resources Group (DRG) has appointed former IBM exec Girish Venkatachaliah as its new Chief Product & Technology Officer, leading continued development of AI-enabled integrated solutions. More

MrWeb 21 YEARS: Communities - Chest, or Chance?

Sep 30 2019

There are lots of options for those wishing to join this successful sector (see job listings in the publication) but how do you find the treasure and minimise the risk? Nick Thomas taps the experience of four of the sector's recruitment specialists to help you pick all the right cards and avoid the blues. More

Kantar Promotes North American Leaders

Sep 30 2019

Kantar has appointed Dolly DeNyse and Amy Fenton to its North American leadership team as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Client Officer respectively. More

Oracle Cuts Data Cloud Workforce

Sep 25 2019

Oracle is streamlining its Data Cloud (ODC) unit, with job cuts totalling 10 to 15% of its staff, according to reports. More

Engine Promotes Don Simons for CEO Insights Role

Sep 25 2019

New York-based marketing solutions group Engine, parent of ORC International, is promoting Don Simons from MD Business Development for its Insights Group to CEO, Insights, North America, replacing Oliver Rust who has moved to Hong Kong to oversee the APAC region. More

Alternative Data Expert Joins Nasdaq's Quandl

Sep 23 2019

Tech-dominated stockmarket Nasdaq has appointed a Head of Data Strategy and Sourcing for its Quandl alternative data service. Evan Reich was formerly Global Head of Data Strategy and Sourcing at hedge fund BlueMountain Capital. More

MrWeb 21 YEARS FEATURE: Isaac Rogers Interview

Sep 19 2019

The first of a dozen articles from our 21st birthday celebration feature looking at Online Communities. The inspirational Isaac Rogers, CEO of 20|20 Research talks about blockchain patents; running a cattle ranch; heroes, villains... and mom. Read excerpts here and click through for the full Happy MR podcast. More

Weed Joins WPP Board in NED Role

Sep 19 2019

WPP has appointed Keith Weed, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Unilever for most of the last nine years, as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1st November. More

New Firm Veridata Launches One-Stop Research Platform

Sep 18 2019

Recently-formed Texas-based data collection firm Veridata Insights has launched an automated project platform covering the research process from sampling through to dashboards and analytics. More

Senior Sales Hire for Lucid

Sep 18 2019

Programmatic sample firm Lucid has appointed Allen Lovett to lead its North America sales team. More

Celebrating 21 Years of MrWeb and DRNO

Sep 16 2019

On 29th November 1998 MrWeb - publisher of DRNO - officially launched with the appearance of its first job ad. To celebrate our twenty-first birthday we're publishing special supplements on five major growth areas in the sector, beginning this month with online communities. More

WiseWorks Expands with New Office in India

Sep 16 2019

Toronto, Canada-based online sample and market research technology specialist WiseWorks has opened a new office in Ahmedabad, India, which will be led by Nimai Sharma. More

Former PSB Exec Boxt Opens Consultancy '3W Insights'

Sep 13 2019

In Washington D.C., former Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) EVP Jason Boxt has launched a consultancy called 3W Insights, helping clients with their branding, messaging and communications strategy. More

Data Platform Panoramic Launches Out of Stealth

Sep 13 2019

Enterprise SaaS company Panoramic has raised $35m in funding, as it launches a new marketing intelligence platform designed to simplify the data collection process, automate visualizations and foster collaboration through a single location. More

Video Researcher methinks Hires Two Sales Leaders

Sep 13 2019

Video research and targeting company methinks has appointed Kris Jacob as Chief Revenue Officer for North America and EMEA, while Eung Soo Lee joins as Vice President of Business Development, Asia-Pacific. More

Promotions and Hires for Maru/Blue

Sep 12 2019

Maru/Blue has announced a dozen appointments, including the promotion of Tara Caughlin to Senior Director of Operations in New York; and in Canada Angela Tang to Senior Director on the Sample and Feasibilty team and Lauren McHoul to Sampling and Feasibility Manager. More

Confirmit Names Director of CX Consulting in Australia

Sep 12 2019

Survey software firm Confirmit has appointed customer experience practitioner Andrew Farries as Director of CX Consulting, based in it Sydney, Australia office. More

ANA Launches 'Measurement for Marketers' Division

Sep 10 2019

In the US, the non-profit Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has launched a division called 'Measurement for Marketers' (MFM), with the aim of ensuring uniformity across the industry's measurement systems. More

STRAT7 Launches Business Strategy Offering

Sep 10 2019

Recently formed group STRAT7 has launched a specialist business strategy offering called STRAT7+, based in Stockholm. Martin Hörnqvist, former CEO of toymaker BRIO, joins to lead it. More

Maru/Matchbox Hires System1 Man Brent Snider

Sep 10 2019

In New York, communities specialist Maru/Matchbox has appointed former System1 Research exec Brent Snider as Chief Revenue Officer. More

Study Points to Lack of Senior Women Execs in MR

Sep 6 2019

Sample provider P2Sample has partnered with not-for-profit organization Women in Research (WIRe), to launch a study which evaluates the percentage of women in MR executive roles. Across 133 firms analysed, only a third (36%) of exec roles were occupied by women. More

New CEO for methinks

Sep 6 2019

Seoul, South Korea-based video research and targeting company methinks has hired Aaron Burcell as Chief Executive Officer. More

Maru/Matchbox Names SVP, Client Activation

Sep 5 2019

In Canada, communities specialist Maru/Matchbox has appointed former Kantar TNS exec Mona Makhijani as Senior Vice President, Client Activation, based in its Vancouver office. More

Insights Association Begins Search for New CEO

Sep 3 2019

US industry body the Insights Association (IA) has begun a formal search for its next Chief Executive Officer, to replace David Almy who will retire at the end of the year. More

Walnut Unlimited Hires Lyn McGregor to Lead Qual

Sep 2 2019

Former Flamingo and TNS exec Lyn McGregor has been appointed as Head of Qualitative Research at Walnut Unlimited. More

Sitecore Makes Job Cuts

Sep 2 2019

Global CEM Software firm Sitecore has laid off around 70 employees, c.5% of its workforce, according to reports. More

Permanent Role for CRIC's Tabone

Sep 2 2019

John Tabone, who has served as Interim Chief Administrative Officer for new Canadian MR body CRIC since April 2019, has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis, with immediate effect. More

WPP San Fran Campus to Develop New Tech Client Deals

Aug 30 2019

Marcoms giant WPP is to open a new campus in San Francisco, in the heart of the US tech industry, where it will house more than 1,000 people from its companies around the city. More

Fiftyfive5 Appoints Fourteen in Sydney and Melbourne

Aug 30 2019

Australian insights consultancy Fiftyfive5 has expanded its teams in Sydney and Melbourne over the past six months, with the appointment of fourteen new members of staff. More

Xavier Joins Zenith as Head of Insights

Aug 27 2019

In Australia, Publicis Media-owned Zenith has appointed Kim Xavier as National Head of Insights. Her appointment follows the departure of Tim Beveridge, who spent the previous four and a half years as Chief Strategy, Data & Insights Officer. More

Comscore to Reduce Headcount by a Further 8%

Aug 22 2019

Comscore has disclosed plans to cut a further 8% of its workforce, adding to around 10% made redundant in the second quarter. More

CMR Completes Multi-Million Pound MBO

Aug 22 2019

In the UK, the management team of specialist medical device MR consultancy Creative Medical Research (CMR), led by CEO George Ashford, has completed a 'multi-million pound' buyout of the company. More

WPP to Open Co-location Campuses in India

Aug 21 2019

Marcoms network WPP is to launch two co-location campuses in India, with more than 3,800 people due to move into a new Mumbai Campus later this month, and the establishment of a Gurugram Campus next year. More

Toluna Names Nicholas Langeveld North America MD

Aug 20 2019

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has appointed former MetrixLab exec Nicholas Langeveld as Managing Director for North America. More

Annalect Names Head of Melbourne Operations

Aug 20 2019

In Australia, Omnicom analytics division Annalect has appointed Schalk van der Sandt as Head of its Melbourne operations. More

Reilly Quits Comscore Board as Shares Hit New Low

Aug 19 2019

Comscore Board member Paul J. Reilly has resigned, citing a lack of confidence in its operating strategy and innovation. In the last few days, the company's share price has dropped further to record lows around the $US 1.50 mark. More

New Chairman for LiveRamp

Aug 19 2019

Enterprise data and analytics provider LiveRamp has appointed Clark Kokich as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, replacing Jerry Gramaglia, who announced his intention not to seek re-election in February. More

Publisher Healthline to Create Insights Team

Aug 15 2019

In San Francisco, consumer health and wellness publisher Healthline Media has hired Laurie Dewan as Vice President of Consumer Insights, responsible for building a new Customer Insights and Analytics function and recruiting a team of researchers. More

RSMB Appoints Media Researcher Chris Mundy as CEO

Aug 15 2019

In London, media researcher RSMB has appointed Chris Mundy as Chief Executive, following Steve Wilcox's decision to step aside from a full-time role at the company. More

Savanta Hires and Expands in NYC

Aug 13 2019

Next15's data and insights group Savanta has hired five new US employees while announcing a move to a larger office in New York City. More

Ward Returns to Yext as Chief Data Officer

Aug 13 2019

In New York, Christian Ward has returned to Digital Knowledge Management specialist Yext in the role of Chief Data Officer, tasked with helping clients optimize their data in search-ready graphs. More

Winsight Strengthens Senior Executive Team

Aug 9 2019

In the US, business research, news, trade shows, and networking events provider Winsight has hired former Gartner exec Kurt Reisenberg for its newly created role of President, while Alanna Young has been promoted to President of its Technomic research business. More

DAC Spins Off Data Division Proove Intelligence

Aug 1 2019

In Canada, digital marketing agency DAC has launched a specialist analytics practice called Proove Intelligence, which will activate what it calls 'under-utilized' client data to drive business growth. More

Cint Buys Tech-Driven Sample Provider P2Sample

Aug 1 2019

Insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has acquired US-based P2Sample. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

SurveyMonkey Names Chief Information Officer

Jul 31 2019

In the US, DIY research software company SurveyMonkey has appointed Eric Johnson as Chief Information Officer, overseeing its IT vision and roadmap. More

SurveyMonkey Adds Three to Exec Team

Jul 30 2019

DIY research software company SurveyMonkey has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Lara Sasken Lindenbaum as Vice President of Communications; DuVal Hicks as Vice President of Sales Operations; and Dennis Scott as Vice President of Growth Marketing. More

Gusto Hires Reed as Research Director

Jul 30 2019

Leeds, UK-based full service agency Gusto Research has appointed Martin Reed as Research Director, and promoted Heather Thorpe to Associate Director. More

New Chair for UK's AQR

Jul 29 2019

UK qualitative association the AQR has a new Chair, Razor Research co-founder Chloë Fowler, replacing Lyn McGregor. The organisation celebrates its 40th anniversary next year. More

BritainThinks Promotes Six in London

Jul 26 2019

London-based qual-led insight and strategy specialist BritainThinks has promoted both Cordelia Hay and Anastasia Knox to the newly created position of Associate Partner. Also promoted are Holly Wicks, Michael Allard, Hettie Hill and Katharine Allen. More

UserTesting Opens EMEA HQ in Edinburgh

Jul 25 2019

US-based customer insights platform UserTesting has opened its first international office, in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it has appointed Bruce Hunter as European Regional Vice President. More

Growth for MR Recruiter Hannelius

Jul 25 2019

London-based MR staffing specialist Hannelius Recruitment has appointed Bonnie McAlpine as a Director and Jennifer Elliott as Talent Manager, both focused on full service MR roles. More

Ipsos Hires Market and Brand Strategy Leader

Jul 23 2019

Ipsos has appointed former Kantar exec Chris Murphy as President, Market Strategy and Understanding, leading its business focused on product development and activation. More

HFS Research Buys Quigley Media

Jul 19 2019

Analyst firm HFS Research, which serves clients in technology and business operations, has acquired digital marketing agency Quigley Media, whose founder Tom Quigley become HFS' Chief Marketing Officer. More

New Network to Help Agencies Combine Data and Media

Jul 19 2019

Media and analytics firm Crossmedia Inc. has announced a partnership with former MDC Partners CMO Bob Kantor to launch a collaborative marketing services network called Dawn, with four members agencies already included and more to be added soon. More

Toluna and Harris Parent ITWP Strengthens Senior Team

Jul 19 2019

ITWP, the parent company of Toluna, Harris Interactive Europe and KuRunData, has hired Michele Morelli as SVP of Global Marketing Strategy; promoted Tsahi Ben-Yosef to SVP of Product Innovation; and promoted Mathilde Lelievre to EVP of Global Operations. More

Research Charity MREF Appoints Executive Director

Jul 19 2019

In the US, the Marketing Research Education Foundation (MREF) has hired Andra Davidson as Executive Director, effective immediately. More

dunnhumby Man is New Asia Chief Exec for Isentia

Jul 18 2019

Australia-based media intelligence group Isentia has appointed James Merritt, currently Head of APAC at dunnhumby, as Chief Executive for Asia, starting 4th November. More

MaruMatchbox Hires Pharma and Medicines Leader

Jul 16 2019

MaruMatchbox has appointed former Kantar / MaPs leader Rich Durante as Managing Director of Pharmaceuticals and Medicines, based in Boston. More

Growth for MR Translation Firm GlobaLexicon

Jul 11 2019

London-based market research and healthcare translation specialist GlobaLexicon has hired fifteen new team members in the first half of the year, and announced 20% growth in revenue. More

Op4G Brings in Gonzalez for Senior Client Dev Role

Jul 11 2019

US-based philanthropic online MR panel firm Op4G (Opinions 4 Good) has appointed long-time industry exec Rafael 'Raf' Gonzalez as Senior Director of Client Development, based at its office in Fairfield, Connecticut. More

Greenberg Strategy Sold to LRW Group

Jul 9 2019

In the US, Emeryville, California-based research consultancy Greenberg Strategy has been acquired by the Lieberman Research Worldwide Group (LRW). Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

New Co-CEOs for Simon-Kucher

Jul 9 2019

The partners at pricing and strategy consultant Simon-Kucher have elected Mark Billige, from the UK, and Andreas von der Gathen, from Germany, as co-CEOs for the next five years. They will take up their new positions on January 1st 2020. More

MetrixLab Names New CEO

Jul 9 2019

Digital research and marketing analytics firm MetrixLab has promoted Thijs Elias to the role of Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Jan Willem Gerritsen, who left the company in January. The position has since been held on an interim basis by Scott Ernst, Global CEO of parent company Macromill. More

Canadian Govt Launches Statistics Advisory Council

Jul 9 2019

In Canada, the government has created the Canadian Statistics Advisory Council, which will provide its Chief Statistician and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development with advice on matters concerning the overall quality of the country's national statistical system. More

Cello Health Opens Berlin Office

Jul 9 2019

UK-based advisory group Cello Health has opened an office in Berlin, where it has appointed Heike Tombrink as Regional Director, Head of Cello Health Insight Germany; and Matthias Heurich as Regional Director, supporting Digital Innovation. More

Next Generation Join Family Business SBS

Jul 8 2019

In the US, Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), which provides election services to member-based organizations, has announced three new hires as part of a long-term succession plan. Dave J., John P. and Peter J. are sons of current co-owners Jon G. and Peter M. Westerhaus. More

Populus Hires Kantar Man Simon Taylor as FS Director

Jul 5 2019

In the UK, full-service research and strategy consultancy Populus has appointed long-time Kantar exec Simon Taylor as Director of Financial Services. More

Comms Agency Influential Names Head of Research

Jul 2 2019

In the UK, communications agency Influential has appointed consumer insight specialist Duncan Swan as Head of Research. More

Three Senior Hires for Schlesinger

Jul 1 2019

Data collection and research services provider Schlesinger Group has made three senior hires in the USA, supporting client needs and business growth: Chawntae Applegate as SVP, Client Solutions; and Alexis Mangan and Amanda Karp as Vice Presidents. More

Voxco Founder Sells to Investor

Jun 25 2019

Raymond Cyr, the founder of research software firm Voxco, has sold the business to private investment firm Pivoton Capital for an undisclosed sum. Pivoton's Managing Partner Sumit Aneja becomes Chief Executive Officer and Cyr will remain as an advisor during the handover period. More

CMI's Leopold Named Head of Life Sciences

Jun 25 2019

Atlanta, GA-based full service research firm CMI has promoted Will Leopold to the position of Head of Life Sciences and Director of Client Engagement. The firm has also appointed Melvin Drake as a Network Security Analyst. More

Experian Brings in Big Data Leader

Jun 24 2019

Global information services company Experian has appointed Shri Santhanam as EVP and General Manager of Global Analytics and AI, focused on helping the firm to take full advantage of the potential of big data. More

Ipsos Promotes DeVeny to Lead US Innovation Practice

Jun 18 2019

Ipsos has promoted Joseph DeVeny to lead its US Innovation Practice, overseeing a team of nearly 100 across the region. More

Maru Group Hires Global Marketing Director

Jun 17 2019

Tech-enabled MR and customer insights group Maru has appointed long-time KPMG exec Natalie Cousens as SVP, Global Marketing Director. More

Maru/Matchbox Names UK Chief Client Officer

Jun 13 2019

In the UK, global insights provider Maru/Matchbox has appointed former GfK exec Peter Jenkins as Chief Client Officer, based in the Southampton office. More

Data Plus Math Names Product VP

Jun 11 2019

Boston, MA-based media measurement company Data Plus Math has appointed Joran Lawrence as Vice President of Product. More

Rare MRS Gold for Retiring IJMR Editor Mouncey

Jun 10 2019

Peter Mouncey, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Market Research (IJMR) has been awarded the MRS Gold Medal, after fifteen years in the role. He is only the twelfth recipient of the medal since 1982. Dr Daniel Nunan becomes Editor in his place. More

Ipsos Names US Head of Corporate Reputation

Jun 6 2019

Ipsos has promoted Jason McGrath to the role of Head of Corporate Reputation in the US, based in New York. More

Comscore COO Resigns after a Month

Jun 4 2019

In the US, Comscore's recently appointed Chief Operating Officer Kathryn Bachmann has resigned a month after taking up the position. More

Long-time Kantar TNS Exec Named OpinionWay Deputy MD

Jun 4 2019

In Paris, MR firm OpinionWay has appointed long-time Kantar TNS exec Thierry Millon as Deputy Managing Director, in charge of its qualitative and co-creation activities. More

Dynata Promotes Zimmerman to Lead CATI Services

Jun 4 2019

In the US, online sampling and digital data collection company Dynata has promoted Yaron Zimmerman to the role of General Manager, CATI Services. More

SurveyMonkey Names New CFO

Jun 4 2019

In the US, DIY research software company SurveyMonkey has hired former Autodesk exec Debbie Clifford as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Timothy Maly who resigned in February. More

UK Statistics Head John Pullinger to Retire

May 31 2019

John Pullinger will be retiring as the UK's National Statistician and CEO of the UK Statistics Authority at the end of next month. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Jonathan Athow, Deputy National Statistician for Economic Statistics. More

Beghou Consulting Opens Marketing Research Practice

May 31 2019

In the US, life sciences specialist Beghou Consulting has opened a Marketing Research practice, and hired pharma researcher Esin Izat to lead it. More

Survata Hires President for Ad Measurement

May 31 2019

In San Francisco, brand intelligence and ad measurement company Survata has hired former Boost Media CEO Tim Krozek for a newly created role, President of Ad Measurement. More

Kantar Australia Names National Leadership Team

May 31 2019

In Australia, Kantar has promoted Leigh Mander and Jacqui Brandt to MD roles, leading the Sydney and Melbourne offices respectively. Meanwhile James Brown moves into the newly created position of National Head of Shopper. More

iSky Research Hires Chatham for Client Services Role

May 31 2019

London-based digital banking intelligence service provider iSky Research has appointed Edward Chatham as Client Services Director. More

Julian Hadfield Leaves Resources Group

May 30 2019

Co-founder Julian Hadfield has left UK- and Australia-based specialist MR recruiter Resources Group, and retired from recruitment after nearly thirty years. More

WPP AUNZ Names New Chief Executive

May 28 2019

In Australia, market research and media buying group WPP AUNZ has appointed former BMW Group exec Jens Monsees as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He will take up his new role on October 1st, 2019. More

Kantar Names Leader for Indian Analytics Practice

May 28 2019

Kantar has promoted Irvinder Kaur to the position of India Analytics Practice Lead, overseeing the delivery of analytics offerings. More

Senior Hires Strengthen Strategy and Research for SS+K

May 24 2019

New York-based ad agency SS+K has strengthened its strategy and research practice by bringing in Emily Viola, former Head of cultural strategy at agency sparks & honey; and Patrick Buckley, previously VP of Research strategy at Maslansky & Partners. More

Stead Adds Clarivate CEO Role as Nadler Moves On

May 23 2019

Innovation insights provider Clarivate is extending the role of Executive Chairman Jerre Stead to include Chief Executive Officer. He will take up the position on June 30th, replacing Jay Nadler who becomes a member of the Board of Directors. More

True Influences Hires V12 Co-founder for CDO Role

May 23 2019

In the US, intent data platform True Influence has hired former V12 Group CIO Ray Estevez as Chief Data Officer, responsible for leading data strategy and implementation. More

Kantar Hires Boost Reputation Intelligence Arm

May 20 2019

Kantar has appointed Gregory Aston as Global Head of Research, Digital Advertising Intelligence, based in New York; while Petra Mašínová joins as Global Director for Reputation Intelligence, based in Paris. More

Cint Hires Long-Time GMO Exec Nicholas Antram in Tokyo

May 20 2019

Insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has hired long-time GMO Research exec Nicholas Antram as Senior Vice President for the Asia region, based in the firm's Tokyo office. More

UK Consultants Launch 'Insight Leaders' Collective

May 16 2019

In the UK, five independent consultants have come together to launch a new research group called Insight Leaders. More

Full Launch for Marketing Mix Specialist Measured

May 15 2019

Santa Monica, California-based analytics firm Measured has launched out of stealth mode, after two years of development and testing of its platform, which helps clients optimise their marketing mix using always-on A/B experimentation. More

Comscore Promotes for Vacant APAC and EMEA Roles

May 15 2019

Comscore has promoted to fill the gaps left by the recent resignations of Will Hodgman and Joe Nguyen. Guido Fambach becomes EVP, EMEA & APAC, while Kedar Gavane moves up to the role of SVP, APAC, reporting to Fambach. More

UK's PurpleMR Buys Fieldwork Firm Prevision

May 13 2019

Hendon, North London-based full service agency PurpleMR has taken a majority stake in data collection provider Prevision Research; and has brought in Bob Qureshi, Co-owner and Managing Partner of facilities group i-View as a Director and shareholder for Prevision. More

Munich Office and Three Hires for Cint

May 13 2019

Sample management platform Cint has opened a second German office, in Munich, and hired former Dynata exec Oliver Tjarks to lead it as SVP Sales, Cint Deutschland GmbH. Senior Sales Director Patrycja Reinhart and Sales Director Marc Sörgel also join the office. More

Informa Tech Division Launches

May 13 2019

Business intelligence, research and events group Informa plc has formally launched a new division, Informa Tech, bringing together research, media, training and events brands from across the group to serve the global Technology community. Gary Nugent serves as the new unit's CEO. More

Phil Bird Joins Cobalt Sky

May 13 2019

Research technology firm Cobalt Sky has appointed survey ops and technology expert Phil Bird as Senior Consultant, focused on providing technology services to key accounts within the business. More

Nguyen Leaves Comscore Amid Job Cuts, Possible Sale

May 10 2019

Comscore SVP of Asia Pacific Joe Nguyen has left the company after nearly a decade, as news breaks of an imminent 10% cut in workforce and a possible sale of the business. More

Ebiquity Names MDs in US and Europe

May 10 2019

Marketing and media consultancy Ebiquity has hired Jed Meyer as MD of its North American offices, while promoting Nick Pugh to MD, UK & Ireland; Laetitia Zinetti to MD of Continental Europe; and Christian Zimmer to MD for its German, Austrian and Swiss (DACH) business. More

Kin + Carta Creates Chief Connective Officer Role

May 10 2019

UK marketing services group Kin + Carta, which was previously known as St Ives, has appointed Charlie Wrench in a new role, 'Chief Connective Officer'. More

SurveyHealthcare Names Head of European Operations

May 9 2019

Custom research and online data firm SurveyHealthcare (SHC) has appointed Lena Belz as Head of European Operations, based in its London head office. More

MDC Partners Announces Two-Year Turnaround Plan

May 8 2019

US-based marcoms network MDC Partners is implementing a two-year plan, to transform itself by combining its talent, data, research, strategy, digital and media offerings. To kick-start this plan, the firm is replacing its CFO and its General Counsel, David Doft and Mitchell Gendel respectively. More

EyeSee Opens London Office

May 7 2019

Behavioural research specialist EyeSee has opened an office in London, to be run by former Nielsen exec Payal Patel who joins in the role of Director of Business Development. More

Indus Insights Hires Leader for US Expansion

May 7 2019

Gurgaon, India-based Indus Insights, which offers machine learning, data science and advanced analytics services, is opening a delivery center in Los Angeles. Rajit Kavindran has joined the firm there to lead US operations. More

Kantar NZ Shuffles Senior Management Team

May 3 2019

In New Zealand, Kantar has named Simon Munro Business Development Director, while Ian Wentworth moves to the post of Business Delivery Director and Stu Eagle is promoted to Technical Solutions Director. More

Ipsos MMA Re-Appoints Michael Bertie

May 3 2019

In the US, Ipsos-owned MMA (Marketing Management Analytics) has welcomed Michael Bertie back to the company as Senior Vice President of Analytic Consulting. More

Leading Edge to Leave London

May 2 2019

Australia-based insight and strategy consultancy The Leading Edge has closed its London office, citing 'Brexit uncertainty-related issues' which it says have made clients reluctant to commit to budgets. The firm will now run most client accounts from its Sydney headquarters. More

Kantar Names South Asia HR Leader

May 2 2019

WPP's Kantar division has appointed Rajani Athreya as HR Director, Insights & Country HR Services Leader for South Asia. She is based in Mumbai. More

EFAMRO Appoints New President

Apr 30 2019

The European Research Federation (EFAMRO) has appointed Bernd Wachter, CEO of German MR agency Psyma, as its new President. He takes over from Andrew Cannon, Executive Director of Global Research Business Network (GRBN), who has completed seven years in the EFAMRO role. More

Ipsos Names Leader for US Auto Quality Practice

Apr 30 2019

Ipsos has appointed long-time J.D. Power exec Jacob George as Executive Vice President and Leader of its US Automotive Quality Practice. More

S4 Pays Sorrell £140k for 2018

Apr 30 2019

WPP founder Sir Martin Sorrell's recently launched marcoms business S4 Capital paid him £140k in salary, bonus and pension contribution, for just over six months' work last year, the firm's annual report reveals. More

Hires and Partnership for Automated MR Firm Methodify

Apr 29 2019

Automated research platform operator Methodify has announced a partnership with survey bot CRIS (Conversational Research Insight System), and the appointments of digital tech expert Jonathan Hyde-Barnes and former Coca Cola Shopper Insights lead Melissa Hugh. More

Scottish Launch for B2B International

Apr 29 2019

Specialist business-to-business researcher B2B International is launching an office in Edinburgh, to be headed up by RM Imogen Williams, who moves from the firm's office in Manchester. More

Zappi Opens Hamburg Office

Apr 26 2019

Automated consumer insights platform Zappi has opened a new office in Hamburg, Germany to support clients across Central Europe. More

Hansa Names Former IMRB Exec as New CEO

Apr 25 2019

In India, former Kantar IMRB exec Praveen Nijhara has joined Hansa Research as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Ashok Das who will continue as a senior advisor for the group. More

Ipsos Moves Clark to New NA Head of Marcoms Role

Apr 25 2019

In the US, Ipsos has promoted Julia Clark to the newly created role of Head of Marketing and Communications for North America, based in the firm's Chicago office. More

SurveyMonkey's VP Data and Analytics Joins Flexport

Apr 25 2019

US-based freight forwarder Flexport has hired former SurveyMonkey exec Mehmet Göker as Chief Data Officer (CDO), while Kevin Paige joins as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). More

Savanta Names New Americas Team

Apr 23 2019

Next15's data and insights group Savanta has announced a new Americas team, covering the US and Canada. More

Ardent Fieldwork Hires Two Directors in London

Apr 23 2019

In the UK, qual and quant fieldwork services agency Ardent Fieldwork has expanded its senior team with the appointment of former Field Initiatives Directors Karen Beardon and Viki Hallahan. More

Ipsos India CEO Adds AsiaPac Ops Director Role

Apr 23 2019

Ipsos India has announced that its CEO Amit Adarkar has taken on the additional role of Operations Director, for the Asia Pacific region. More

New Role for Market Strategies International-Morpace Co-CEO

Apr 18 2019

In the US, Market Strategies International-Morpace Co-CEO Duncan Lawrence has moved to the role of Strategic Advisor, to focus on developing new products and solutions for clients in the automotive sector. Melissa Sauter, who shared the Co-CEO title, has been named Chief Executive Officer. More

ISG Names Asia Pacific Regional Leader

Apr 16 2019

In Sydney Australia, technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) has promoted Scott Bertsch to the role of Regional Leader for Asia Pacific. More

J.D. Power Hires Global Healthcare Intelligence Leader

Apr 14 2019

In the US, marketing information services company J.D. Power has appointed former IBM Watson Health exec James Beem as Managing Director of its Global Healthcare Intelligence division. More

Burke CEO Jeff Miller to Retire

Apr 4 2019

US research and training company Burke, Inc. has announced that CEO Jeff Miller is to retire after 31 years with the firm. He will be replaced by Diane Surette, who will take up the position of President and Chief Executive on 1st October. More

Luck Launches ScaleHouse Management Consultancy

Apr 4 2019

Kristin Luck, former President and CMO of US-based quant MR tech firm Decipher and founder of not-for-profit organization Women In Research (WIRe), has set up a management consultancy called ScaleHouse, to guide marketing and analytics firms through all stages of growth. More

Nielsen Launches Behavioral Sciences Institute

Apr 1 2019

Nielsen has launched a Behavioral Sciences Institute, with the aim of educating leaders across industries on 'the power of conscious and nonconscious decision making'. The Institute will sit within, and tap the data library of the company's Consumer Neuroscience division. More

INTAGE Merges and Renames Healthcare Firms

Apr 1 2019

Japan-based research and marketing group INTAGE has merged its healthcare MR provider ANTERIO Inc. with customer relations specialist ASKLEP, under the new name of INTAGE Healthcare Inc. The new company is led by former ANTERIO CEO Yoshiya Nishi. More

Comscore Leaders Quit Over 'Irreconcilable Differences'

Apr 1 2019

Chief Executive Bryan Wiener and President Sarah Hofstetter are leaving audience measurement company Comscore due to 'irreconcilable differences over how to execute the company's strategy'. More

Informa Launches Venture Capital Fund

Mar 28 2019

Business intelligence, research and events group Informa Plc has launched a corporate venture capital fund, which will make early-stage investments in the 'knowledge and information economy'. More

Former IAB CEO Guy Phillipson Named JICWEBS Chairman

Mar 26 2019

The UK's cross-industry measurement standards body JICWEBS has appointed former IAB CEO Guy Phillipson as its new Chairman. He replaces Richard Foan who set up the organisation in 1999 with trade bodies ISBA, the IPA, the IAB and the AOP. More

Basis Hires Leader for European Health Practice

Mar 26 2019

London-based full service insights consultancy Basis has appointed Georgie Cooper as a Partner, leading its European Health practice. More

Digital Taxonomy Gets Funds, Staff and New Office

Mar 22 2019

In London, research software firm Digital Taxonomy has secured what it describes as a 'substantial' round of investment funding, which it will use for further business growth. To support this, the firm has hired recent graduate George Hamza and relocated to offices in the heart of Bloomsbury. More

Butler Named PureSpectrum Chief Client Officer

Mar 22 2019

In the US, online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has promoted David Butler to the role of Chief Client Officer. More

The Nursery Sets Up Health Division

Mar 21 2019

UK-based brand research agency The Nursery has launched a new division called The Nursery Health, building on its experience working across the Rx, OTC and wellness sectors. More

PSB Names Financial Services Global Head

Mar 21 2019

In New York, WPP-owned market research and political polling specialist Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates (PSB) has appointed Susan Ochs as Senior Vice President and Global Head, Financial Services. More

Cint Names New Chief Financial Officer

Mar 19 2019

In Stockholm, Sweden, panel exchange and management firm Cint has appointed Lottie Saks as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Dag Magni who has moved into the position of Senior Advisor for the firm. More

Maru/Blue Promotes Four to VP in Canada

Mar 19 2019

Respondent access specialist Maru/Blue has promoted Katie Gawlik, Waleed Nesyif, Mellissa Hill and Amanda Naismith; the first three from Director to VP of Strategy & Development, and Naismith to VP of Profiling and Analytics. More

IAB Europe Creates Chief Economist Role

Mar 19 2019

The Interactive Advertising Bureau Europe (IAB Europe) has appointed Daniel Knapp as its first Chief Economist, to strengthen the market analysis and economic research offering for its corporate members and network of National IABs. More

Kadence Hires Global Marketing Head

Mar 18 2019

In London, research agency Kadence International has hired former Decidedly exec Emma Muckersie in the new role of Head of Global Marketing, and Kim Adjei as an Insight Manager. More

Coull Launches Insight and Strategy Collective Headz

Mar 15 2019

In London, former Flamingo director Hadley Coull has launched an insight and strategy 'collective' called Headz, consisting of a network of independent researchers, strategists and consultants who will work with clients across the tech, media, and gaming sectors. More

APD Shuffles UK Leadership Team

Mar 15 2019

In the UK, automotive and transport customer insight specialist APD Global Research has promoted Kathryn Courtenay-Evans to the position of UK Managing Director, as Rob Whalley steps down as CEO. Additionally, Karl Fisher moves up to the role of Client Services Director. More

Engine Hires First Chief Operating Officer

Mar 13 2019

In New York, data-driven marketing solutions group Engine has hired Bloomberg Media exec Keith Grossman as its first Chief Operating Officer. He will join the company on April 15. More

WPP Gives Microsoft UK CEO a Seat on the Board

Mar 13 2019

In the UK, marcoms giant WPP has appointed Microsoft UK CEO Cindy Rose as a Non-Executive Director on its Board. Her appointment will be effective from 1 April 2019, when she will serve as a member of the Audit Committee. More

Newgate Hires Kantar's Clay for New Research Practice

Mar 12 2019

In London, PR group Newgate Communications has set up a Market and Social Research practice, led by Kantar's former Head of Qual, Dan Clay. More

Havas Media Hires Strategy and Insights MDs

Mar 11 2019

Havas Media Group has reappointed former employee Thomas Minc as Managing Director, Global Strategy, and hired former Nike Director of Consumer Knowledge Ellen Zaleski as Managing Director, Global Insights. More

Critical Hires Day to Bring Face-to-Face In-House

Mar 8 2019

In London, full-service agency Critical Research has hired former RED exec Sam Day as Director, Face-to-Face. More

B2B International Hires for New APAC Growth Role

Mar 8 2019

Full-service business-to-business MR company B2B International has hired Silvia Leiva for a newly created role, APAC Regional Insights and Business Growth Director, based in Singapore. More

New Agency Formed as Kantar Closes Edinburgh Office

Mar 7 2019

Kantar is preparing to close its TNS office in Edinburgh by the end of the month, as part of its review of 'strategic priorities'; but two of its former directors, Jim Eccleston and Duncan Stewart, have announced they will launch their own agency, 56 Degree Insight. More

Kantar Marketplace Goes Live

Mar 6 2019

Kantar has officially launched its 'Marketplace' on-demand research store, which combines a sample reaching 80 million consumers worldwide with the ability to deliver quick turnaround self-serve custom surveys, insight solutions and expert consulting. Will Galgey will lead it as CEO. More

Dunbar to Lead New Cint Enterprise Solutions Team

Mar 6 2019

Insight exchange and sample management platform Cint has created a global enterprise solutions team, focusing on clients with 'advanced, high value and technology-led requirements'. Greg Dunbar will lead it, as EVP of Enterprise, joined by Mike Misel as SVP of Enterprise for the Americas. More

New Leader for WPP's ANZ Public Sector Hub

Mar 1 2019

Kathryn Cooper has left her role as Executive Director of WPP's Government & Public Sector practice in Australia, to return to the US. She has been replaced by Michael Harris, former Client Lead at WPP's content division Wavemaker. More

Change of Leadership at Healthcare Research Worldwide

Feb 28 2019

In the UK, Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) has announced that Global MD Caroline Jameson has decided to step down from her role after nearly eighteen years with the company. On 1st April, Jameson will hand over to Christine Dalzell, HRW's current EVP, US Research. More

Lucid Promotes for Next Phase of Growth

Feb 28 2019

In the US, programmatic sample platform Lucid has promoted former COO Andy Ellis to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director, North America. He has been replaced by Rick Rodgers, while Nicole Patel and Ben Hogg have also been promoted to the exec team. More

WPP Hires Walmart Exec as Global Chief People Officer

Feb 28 2019

WPP has hired Walmart exec Jacqui Canney as EVP, Global Chief People Officer, responsible for all aspects of employee strategy, including recruitment, talent management, leadership development and learning. She joins on June 1st and succeeds Mark Linaugh. More

Kantar Hires Former IHG Strategist as Qual President

Feb 25 2019

Kantar has named former InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) exec Kelley Baron as President of its North American qualitative practice. More

European Expansion for 'DKM' Firm Yext

Feb 25 2019

Digital Knowledge Management specialist Yext has expanded its Paris sales and marketing teams, doubling its workforce in the region. The firm has promoted Tarik Aitakkaouali to Regional VP and Hélène Draoulec to Marketing Director, while Selwa Hussain joins as EMEA CFO. More

Sorrell's S4 Hires for Indian Launch

Feb 22 2019

Sir Martin Sorrell's new company S4 Capital is to open for business in India, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and has brought in former Ogilvy India WW President Poran Malani to lead them. More

Verto Hires Three from Comscore, Adds VP of Finance

Feb 21 2019

Cross-media measurement specialist Verto Analytics has hired three former Comscore execs: Tony Perucca as VP of Sales, Jenni Hartwig as VP of Client Services, and Vinayak Nair as VP of Custom Research. In addition, Paul Stenback joins as VP of Finance. More

Reimagine Founders Given Dynata Lead Roles Post-Sale

Feb 20 2019

Hugh Davis and Keith Price, the founders of consumer insights and marketing services umbrella group Reimagine Holdings, are to assume executive leadership positions at Dynata, following its acquisition of their firm. More

Hearts & Science Names Erin Matts US CEO

Feb 20 2019

Data-driven marketing agency network Hearts & Science has named Erin Matts US Chief Executive Officer. She replaces Scott Hagedorn who has been promoted to North America CEO of parent firm Omnicom Media Group (OMG). More

Allan Shaw Named Syno UK MD

Feb 20 2019

Data company Syno International has opened an office in London, and appointed Allan Shaw as UK Managing Director. More

SurveyMonkey Revenue Rises as CFO Retires

Feb 14 2019

SurveyMonkey's parent company SVMK has reported a 19% increase in fourth quarter and full-year revenue to $68m and $254m respectively. Meanwhile CFO Tim Maly plans to retire, to pursue his passion for 'climbing, skiing and adventure in the mountains'. More

New Chief for Business Process Consultancy Cognizant

Feb 12 2019

In the US, global IT and business process consultancy Cognizant has appointed Vodafone Business CEO Brian Humphries as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company co-founder Francisco D'Souza who becomes Vice Chair of the Board. Humphries takes up his new role in April. More

Former Kinesis Execs Launch SampleNinja

Feb 11 2019

In London, MR software industry veteran Tariq Mirza and Kinesis Survey Technologies co-founder Juha Vehnia have opened SampleNinja, a new company promising robust and scalable panel management software solutions, enhanced by AI. More

New Lead Statistician for Westat

Feb 11 2019

US research provider Westat has appointed Jeri Mulrow as Vice President and Director of Statistical Sciences, leading more than 80 statisticians. She replaces David Morganstein who is retiring from the role after 35 years. More

UK's ONS Sets Up International Business Unit

Feb 8 2019

The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) has launched a specialist unit to provide insight on the economic effects of globalisation and multinational enterprises. More

Truesight Consulting Expands to India

Feb 8 2019

New York-based marketing analytics firm Truesight Consulting has opened an office in Delhi, India, where it has hired Rajesh Kumar as Chief Client Officer. More

Lightspeed's Blackler and Buckley Named Co-MDs

Feb 8 2019

Kantar company Lightspeed has promoted Jackie Blackler and Simon Buckley to serve as Co-Managing Directors, leading the firm's EMEA business from its offices in London. More

OvationMR Hires First Chief Research Officer

Feb 8 2019

New York-based online sampling and research services firm OvationMR has appointed Andrew Ribner as its first Chief Research Officer. More

Strive Adds Four to London Team

Feb 7 2019

In London, Strive Insight has added four new members to its team: Sofia Savage as Associate Director, Alice Cappelli and Benjamin Darnell as Research Managers, and Kulay Labitigan as Narrative Designer. More

Brian Wieser Joins GroupM as Global President, BI

Feb 7 2019

In New York, WPP's media investment arm GroupM has appointed research analyst Brian Wieser as Global President, Business Intelligence (BI). More

Healthcare MR Firm inVibe Creates Three New Roles

Feb 7 2019

In the US, healthcare MR firm inVibe Labs has hired former Cello Health Insight exec Kathryn Ticknor for the new created role of Head of Research. In addition, Mariana Posada joins as Research Manager, and Zach Rigotti as Software Engineer - both new positions. More

iProspect Names First Head of Data and Insights

Feb 7 2019

In New York, Dentsu Aegis Network-owned digital marketing specialist iProspect has hired Doug O'Reilly for a newly created SVP position, Head of Data and Insights. More

IAB Hires Stanbury for 'Future of Measurement' Review

Feb 6 2019

Digital ad industry body IAB Australia has appointed former News Corp exec Natalie Stanbury as Research Director to work on a new initiative called the Future of Measurement, which aims to provide a full review of audience measurement across media and platforms. More

MIG Global Rolls Agencies into New Savanta Unit

Feb 5 2019

Next15's MIG Global data and insights group has combined its research agencies Morar HPI, VIGA, Charterhouse and Circle into one new brand, Savanta. More

P\S\L Names Instar Europe MD

Feb 5 2019

Healthcare research specialist P\S\L Group has transferred Carolyn Chamberlain to the role of Managing Director of its healthcare tracking and testing business, Instar Europe. More

SurveyHealthcare Hires Two in US

Feb 5 2019

In the US, custom research and online data firm SurveyHealthcare (SHC) has appointed Mili Bhatia as Senior Vice President, Project Services, while Linda Nguyen joins as Vice President, Client Relationships. More

Cision Brings in Former Kantar Men to Lead in EMEA

Feb 4 2019

PR and media intelligence firm Cision has appointed Precise Media Group co-founders Peter Low and Keir Fawcus to head up its EMEA team, as MD and SVP of Sales respectively. The two both worked at Kantar Media after the WPP division acquired Precise in 2014. More

Kantar Public Names Benelux CEO

Feb 1 2019

In Brussels, WPP's government and public sector advisory business Kantar Public has appointed long-time Ecorys leader Roelof-Jan Molemaker as Chief Executive Officer Benelux. He will take up his role in March 2019. More

Kudos Research Opens Berlin Office

Jan 30 2019

London-based data collection, analysis and advisory services specialist Kudos Research is expanding into mainland Europe with the opening of a new office in Berlin. This new operation will be led by Divisional Director Volker Balk. More

Sorrell Repays WPP £170k Expenses

Jan 29 2019

Former WPP boss Sir Martin Sorrell has repaid the company £170k of personal expenses for items such as ski trips, travel for his wife and child, and objects for his home in New York, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. More

SIGMA Promotes Sullivan to COO

Jan 29 2019

In the US, data-driven marketing firm SIGMA Marketing Insights has promoted Gregg Sullivan to COO, overseeing day-to-day activities and guiding the senior leadership team. More

New Chair for Mystery Shopping Org

Jan 28 2019

Trade body the Mystery Shopping Professionals Association (MSPA) has promoted Jill Spencer, Associate Director of UK customer experience specialist ReactCX, to Global Chair. She replaces Rich Bradley, President and CEO of CX Orlando. More

ICO Brings in Former EU Data Protection Supervisor

Jan 25 2019

In the UK, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has appointed former European Data Protection Supervisor Peter Hustinx as a non-executive Director. More

Verto Analytics Names Liz Musch Chair

Jan 25 2019

Digital media measurement firm Verto Analytics has named former Ipsos CEO Liz Musch as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. More

Dynata Hires EVP Product Development, and Reshuffles

Jan 24 2019

Dynata - which until last week was known as Research Now SSI - has hired former Zappistore exec Tiama Hanson-Drury as Executive Vice President, Product Development; and announced five further changes to the company's executive leadership. More

B2B Data Provider Altares Group Names CEO

Jan 24 2019

In France, B2B data provider the Altares Group has appointed Luc Querton as Chief Executive Officer. More

New Waltham HQ for Expanding ZoomInfo

Jan 23 2019

In the US, Waltham MA-based B2B data intelligence platform ZoomInfo has relocated to new headquarters in the city, which provide capacity for up to 450 people. More

Global CEO Role Restored at The Leading Edge

Jan 23 2019

Insight and strategy consultancy The Leading Edge has promoted Gillian O'Sullivan to the role of Global Chief Executive Officer, leading the business from Sydney. The position was last held by Andy Bateman, who left the company in 2013. More

New Leader for Teradata

Jan 21 2019

Big data analytics platform Teradata has appointed its former COO Oliver Ratzesberger as President and CEO, with immediate effect. In both roles he succeeds Victor L. Lund, who is transitioning to Executive Chairman of the Board. More

Salama 'Recovering Well' after Stabbing

Jan 21 2019

Kantar CEO Eric Salama is said to be recovering well in hospital, his injuries 'neither life-changing nor life-threatening', after being stabbed 'near the heart' with an 'enormous knife' by a man attempting to steal his car in Kew, London on Sunday. More

Acquisition and Launch for Merkle

Jan 18 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Seattle-based experience design and digital marketing Filter, and will add it to fast-growing data-driven marketing agency Merkle; which has also announced the launch of a new ad tech practice focused on in-housing. More

Del Prete is New IDC President

Jan 18 2019

Thirty-year company veteran Crawford Del Prete has been promoted from COO to President of tech intelligence and events firm IDC, effective 1st February. He succeeds Kirk Campbell, who is retiring after leading IDC for more than 27 years. More

Kleffmann Adds LatAm South to Olmos Role

Jan 18 2019

Omar Olmos has been appointed as Managing Director of agricultural researcher Kleffmann in Argentina, starting on February 15th, with responsibility for all aspects of Group operations in LatAm South, which includes Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. He already leads operations in Mexico and LatAm North. More

Tokyo-based AURNI Names Chris Duston MD

Jan 18 2019

In Tokyo, qualitative research management specialist AURNI has named co-founder Chris Duston Managing Director. More

respondi MD Jennifer Roberton is New MRBA Trustee

Jan 17 2019

In the UK, industry charity the Market Research Benevolent Association (MRBA) has appointed respondi MD Jennifer Roberton as its new trustee responsible for marketing, replacing Sue Robson who has retired. More

Inskip Moves to Head Kantar Media UK and Ireland

Jan 16 2019

In London, Kantar Media has appointed former Kantar Consulting exec Mark Inskip as UK and Ireland CEO, replacing Richard Poustie who stepped down from the role in November, to become MD Audience Intelligence UK. More

Qureshi Joins Network Research in New Business Role

Jan 14 2019

In London, full-service agency Network Research has appointed Sabrina Qureshi as New Business Director. More

Kleffmann Names MD for North American Business

Jan 14 2019

Agricultural research specialist Kleffmann Group has appointed Monica Phillips as Managing Director of its North American subsidiary KG MarketSense. She takes the reins from founder David Soorholtz, who will now focus on the global animal health market. More

LRW Group Hires Integrated Marketing Head

Jan 11 2019

US-based insight firm LRW Group has appointed Rachel Spiegelman as Head of its Integrated Marketing division. More

Ketchum Hires London Analytics Team Head

Jan 11 2019

Comms consultancy Ketchum has appointed Fran Cavanagh as Head of Research and Analytics, responsible for leading its analytics strategy and implementation in London. More

Dan Coates Named MRII Board President

Jan 11 2019

The Board of the MRII (Market Research Institute International) has elected Ypulse co-founder Dan Coates as Board President for 2019, succeeding Researchscape International CRO Jeffrey Henning, who becomes Executive Director. More

Vidler Named UK MD at Harris Interactive

Jan 9 2019

Harris Interactive has promoted former Head of Research Susan Vidler to the role of UK Managing Director. More

Meredith Launches Product Innovation Arm

Jan 8 2019

In the US, media conglomerate Meredith Corporation is launching a new business unit focused on innovation and consumer product development. More

Laing Joins Former Partner at Deckchair Data

Jan 8 2019

In the US, Parametric Marketing co-founder and former ORC International SVP Scott Laing has been named a Partner at Deckchair Data, joining the company's founder and his former colleague Chris Robson. More

Gongos Promotes for CFO and Chief People Officer Roles

Jan 8 2019

US-based research agency Gongos has named Debie Pomorski Chief Financial Officer and Cheryl Halverson as Chief People Officer. More

Kantar Media Names EMEA Chief Commercial Officer

Jan 8 2019

In Spain, Kantar Media has appointed former Nielsen MD Gustavo Nuñez as Chief Commercial Officer for the EMEA region. More

Aimpoint Hire Strengthens Ag Industry Offer

Jan 3 2019

US-based Aimpoint Research has hired Sarah Tveidt as a Director, working with its agricultural industry partners and assisting with marcoms and thought leadership. More

Blazey Crosses to Nielsen as AdIntel Sale Finalised

Jan 2 2019

UK-based Ebiquity has announced that Morag Blazey, Managing Principal of its AdIntel practice, will step down from the Board with immediate effect and transfer to Nielsen as part of the sale of the practice, officially completed today. More

Ten New Partners for Simon-Kucher

Jan 2 2019

Bonn, Germany-based pricing and strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has elected ten new Partners, adding to 104 already with that title. More

Adelphi Hires for West Coast VP Role

Jan 2 2019

Omnicom Health subsidiary Adelphi Research Global has appointed Gwen Costa as Vice President of Client Services for the West Coast, based in the Los Angeles area. More

Kantar Names COO and Chief HR Officer

Dec 21 2018

Kantar has moved James Brooks into a newly created role, Chief Operations Officer, while Scott Carter has been promoted to the position of Chief HR Officer. Both join the Kantar Board. More

Bryter Hires and Promotes in New York and London

Dec 21 2018

Global insight consultancy Bryter has hired Noemi Hahn as Head of Analytics and Social Sciences, while promoting staff in its offices in London and New York. More

B2B Agency DWA Names UK Managing Director

Dec 20 2018

Tech-focused B2B marcoms agency DWA, which is owned by Dentsu Aegis Network and lists market research, data, measurement and analytics among its services, has appointed Rob Gold as UK Managing Director, based in London. More

Senate Urged to Confirm Census Bureau Director

Dec 19 2018

An industry group including The Insights Association, AAPOR, the American Statistical Association and Nielsen - is urging the Senate to confirm Dr Steven Dillingham's appointment as Director of the US Census Bureau. More

Toluna Opens in Melbourne, Hires in India

Dec 19 2018

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has opened an office in Melbourne, where it is relocating Roopam Bahl as a local contact for the company's presence in Australia. More

PSB Names New Chief Executive

Dec 19 2018

In New York, market research and political polling specialist Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates (PSB) has appointed Mike Chuter as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Curtis Freet, who left in June to travel and spend time with his family. More

Gazey Re-joins Hall & Partners as Global CEO of Health

Dec 19 2018

In London, healthcare researcher Lee Gazey has re-joined Omnicom-owned brand and communications research consultancy Hall & Partners as Global CEO of Health. He replaces Abigail Stuart, who is leaving the company after two decades to 'do something new'. More

UserTesting Creates New Chief Insights Officer Role

Dec 19 2018

On-demand research platform UserTesting has promoted Janelle Estes to the newly created role of Chief Insights Officer. More

Ipsos Co-founder Recognised with Chaptal Award

Dec 18 2018

Ipsos founder, Chairman and CEO Didier Truchot has received the Chaptal Award for Arts in Communication and Training, awarded annually for entrepreneurial successes and technological advances. More

Basis Research Hires for New LA Office

Dec 17 2018

London-based full service agency Basis Research has appointed former Ipsos exec Jennifer Rittner to relaunch its Los Angeles office, in the role of Managing Partner. More

Comscore Hires Global Marketing Head

Dec 14 2018

In the US, media measurement and analytics company Comscore has appointed Brittany Slattery as Global Head of Marketing. More

WPP Hires First Chief Marketing and Growth Officer

Dec 14 2018

WPP has hired long-time Digitas exec Laurent Ezekiel for a newly created role, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, as part of its recently announced three-year turnaround plan. More

UKOM Appoints New Chair

Dec 14 2018

UKOM, the cross-industry organisation set up to oversee the measurement of online audiences, has appointed Iain Jacob as Chair, succeeding Douglas McArthur who is stepping down after nine years. Jacobs will take up the post at the end of March. More

AMSRO Deal Aims to Help Develop MR Leaders

Dec 14 2018

In Australia, the Association of Market & Social Research Organisations (AMSRO) has partnered with membership body the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), to will provide its member CEOs with access to IML's professional development, mentoring programs and other benefits. More

Integral Ad Science Names New CEO

Dec 13 2018

In the US, advertising intelligence specialist Integral Ad Science (IAS) has appointed former Yahoo! exec Lisa Utzschneider as Chief Executive, replacing Scott Knoll who has chosen to move into an advisory role. More

WiseWorks Expands Global Sales Team

Dec 22 2017

Sample tech and research solutions agency WiseWorks has promoted Scott Jones to the role of EVP, Head of Sales, while hiring J.T. Kirby and Nimai Sharma as Senior Sales Directors. More

Laben to Lead Newly Merged 'Research Now SSI'

Dec 21 2017

Research Now and SSI have completed their merger, with the joint business now known as 'Research Now SSI' and led by former Research Now CEO Gary Laben. More

McClintock Named CEO of Kantar Insights

Dec 21 2017

Kantar has appointed Katie McClintock as Chief Executive Officer of its Insights division in Singapore - comprising Kantar TNS and Kantar Millward Brown. She will take up the position in January, replacing Nichola Rastrick who is leaving the business. More

Patel Rejoins P\S\L Firm Medefield as Group MD

Dec 21 2017

In London, Niraj Patel has re-joined healthcare research specialist P\S\L Group as Managing Director of its online physician fieldwork services arm Medefield. More

Harris Insights & Analytics Expands US Team

Dec 20 2017

In the US, Harris Insights & Analytics has hired Erica Parker to lead its Harris On Demand omnibus business; Kenesha Brown as Vice President of Sample Acquisition; and Merrill Raman as Chief Information Officer. More

Marketing Analytics Firm Launches in NYC

Dec 20 2017

In New York City, veteran marketers David Dixon and Sebastian Shapiro have launched a marketing analytics company called Truesight Consulting, offering a combination of technology, data modeling and business intelligence solutions. More

FUEL CYCLE Adds Four to Senior Team

Dec 19 2017

Los Angeles-based MR and community intelligence platform FUEL CYCLE has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Mary Lou Barney, Sean Bradley, Matt Worden and Travis Crosby. More

Merkle Hires to Accelerate Acquisitions in EMEA

Dec 18 2017

Data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle has appointed Julia Crawley-Boevey as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for EMEA, and says next year will see its M&A activity in the region 'increasing significantly'. More

Glanville to Build On YouGov Data Services Success

Dec 18 2017

YouGov has given Ben Glanville the task of replicating the growth of its UK Data Services offering - including its omnibus - across a number of key markets, including Germany, France and the Nordics. More

Former ORC Exec Launches Employee Engagement Firm

Dec 15 2017

In the UK, former ORC International exec Sam Dawson has launched a business called The Engaged Culture Company, which will focus on building employee engagement strategies, helping clients source engagement survey platforms, and measuring 'what matters' through pulse surveys. More

Another Senior Change at comScore

Dec 15 2017

comScore CFO Gregory Fink has been appointed as the company's Principal Accounting Officer Elect, replacing Michelle Spencer, who had only served in the role since last January. No explanation has yet been given. More

Daily Mail Group Closes US Property Data Firm

Dec 15 2017

British media group the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) has shut down its US real estate data intelligence firm Xceligent, following a multimillion-dollar lawsuit with rival CoStar. More

Qualtrics Hires Former Microsoft CXO

Dec 13 2017

US-based experience management solutions firm Qualtrics has appointed Microsoft veteran Julie Larson-Green as Chief Experience Officer (CXO), advising clients on how to develop their experience management strategies. More

Two Presidential Promotions for IDG

Dec 12 2017

Technology, media and marketing services company IDG (International Data Group) has promoted Charles Lee to President, US of IDG Communications, while York von Heimburg becomes the division's President International. More

comScore to Cut Ten Percent of Workforce

Dec 11 2017

Audience measurement firm comScore says it plans to cut 175 jobs, and that COO Cameron Meierhoefer has stepped down. More

Successful New York Times to Redouble Audience Focus

Dec 11 2017

Following rapid expansion of its total reader base, the New York Times is to add three senior positions, including a Newsroom Audience Director, to 'ensure its audience is at the core of its work'. More

LRW Hires Chief Technical Officer

Dec 11 2017

In Los Angeles, research and analytics firm LRW has appointed Joseph (Jp) Prindle as CTO, to help drive its innovation strategy. More

Maritz Motivation Solutions Hires Practice Leader

Dec 8 2017

In the US, loyalty program provider Maritz Motivation Solutions has appointed former Red Hat exec Cameron Conway as Vice President of its Sales Performance and Channel Loyalty practice. More

Former TrueSample CEO Mark Menig Joins PureSpectrum

Dec 6 2017

US-based online sample marketplace PureSpectrum has appointed former TrueSample CEO Mark Menig as Chief Operating Officer. More

Dentsu Aegis Buys Indonesian Marketing Firm

Dec 5 2017

Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Indonesia-based performance marketing agency Valuklik and its analytics subsidiary Pinnacle, for an undisclosed sum. More

Shapiro+Raj Hires SVP of Research & Analytics

Dec 5 2017

In the US, brand and marketing insights company Shapiro+Raj has hired Robert Hart as Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, responsible for leading the organization's research, analytics and data science capabilities. More

MetrixLab Hires Former Affectiva Chairman as US Lead

Dec 4 2017

Digital research agency MetrixLab has appointed Nick Langeveld as President of its US business, a new position based in its office in Norwalk CT. More

London Hire for Dapresy

Dec 4 2017

MR reporting and dashboard software provider Dapresy has appointed former FocusVision exec Toby Fowler as VP, Business Development, based in London. More

Discuss.io Hires for UK and European Growth

Dec 4 2017

Seattle-based online qual firm Discuss.io has appointed long-time Ipsos exec Frank Jellinek as Growth Director for the UK and Europe. More

Marketing Sciences, ICM Direct Names Go in Restructure

Nov 30 2017

In the UK, marcoms network the Unlimited Group has combined four of its existing insight businesses to form Walnut Unlimited, which it describes as a 'human understanding' agency. More

All Global Co-founder Joins P\S\L's Medefield

Nov 30 2017

All Global co-founder Eva Laparra has joined healthcare research specialist P\S\L Group, as Group President of its online physician fieldwork services arm Medefield. More

Survey Software Firm Merlinco Expands Support Team

Nov 30 2017

UK survey software firm Merlinco has promoted Mark Syrett to Associate Director, while DP specialist Reeta Ramdoss joins the company from Bryter Research. More

Merkle's Komasinski Named EMEA President

Nov 30 2017

In London, data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle has promoted Michael Komasinski to the role of President of EMEA, tasked with driving the firm's growth strategy across the region. He replaces Tim Berry, who has returned to the US. More

Obituary: Former NOP Chief Statistician Paul Harris

Nov 29 2017

Paul Harris, long-time Chief Statistician at NOP, died on Monday 19th November after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 81 years old. More

OnePoint Adds Procter to Senior Management Team

Nov 29 2017

UK-based mobile survey solutions provider OnePoint Global has promoted Mark Procter, Head of Global Operations, to its Senior Management Team. The firm has also hired Collette Taylor and Sian Bentley-Magee as Marketing Managers of its SME and Enterprise markets. More

Introducing the BRB - Tracking Trends in UK Research

Nov 28 2017

Today we are launching a survey of the UK market research industry, in partnership with B2B specialist Circle Research. If you're a UK insights or analytics professional, we want your input! More

KJT Hires Rick Johnson as VP, Consulting Services

Nov 28 2017

NY-based healthcare research specialist KJT Group has appointed former JD Power director Rick Johnson as Vice President, Consulting Services. More

Former TNS Man Sharma Joins Greenberg Strategy

Nov 28 2017

TNS veteran Praveen Sharma has joined research consultancy Greenberg Strategy as Senior Director, Marketing Science & Analytics. More

KPMG Australia Adds CMO Team to New Division

Nov 27 2017

KPMG Australia has launched a new Advisory team for Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), within its Customer, Brand & Marketing Advisory business - and appointed Carmen Bekker as a Partner, heading it up. More

New Advisory Role for Former US Chief Data Scientist

Nov 24 2017

In the US, former White House Chief Data Scientist DJ Patil has joined enterprise platform DataScience.com as an advisor to its product, engineering, and R&D teams. More

Former Dun & Bradstreet UK CEO Joins GfK

Nov 23 2017

Dun & Bradstreet's former UK CEO Christian Erlandson is joining GfK as Chief Customer Officer next Monday. He will take over responsibility for sales and business activities across all regions from CEO Peter Feld. More

Meyler Leaves John Lewis for Supply Side Role

Nov 23 2017

UK business Barnett Waddingham - which provides actuarial, administration and consultancy services - has appointed former John Lewis Partnership HR insights leader Peter Meyler as Head of it new Workplace Consultancy team. More

Senior Moves at QuenchTec

Nov 21 2017

In the UK, MR technology company QuenchTec has promoted Simon Vaarning to Chief Technology Officer, replacing Bjørn Grønli who is taking on the newly created role of Head of Solutions. More

ICM Unlimited MD Andy Wiseman Resigns

Nov 21 2017

In the UK, full service agency ICM Unlimited has confirmed that MD Andy Wiseman has left the business after five years in the role. At present no information has been given as to the reasons, or his next move. More

Launch of Pharma Specialist Porterhouse Insights

Nov 20 2017

Scientific and medical communications network Porterhouse Medical Group has launched a research division, Porterhouse Insights. Fabrice Allum, previously of Double Helix Discovery and McCann Health, joins to lead it as Managing Director. More

Behavioural Architects Build and Plan

Nov 20 2017

UK-based behavioural economics specialist The Behavioural Architects has announced 'four new significant hires' and says it has 'big plans for further expansion in 2018'. More

Headcount Grows at ResearchBods

Nov 20 2017

Leeds, UK-based agency ResearchBods has announced ten recent hires, including half a dozen additions to its in-house development and operations team as it looks to meet increased demand for its insight and behavioural tracking tools. More

Verisk Hires Former Nasdaq CFO

Nov 20 2017

US data firm Verisk Analytics, Inc. has appointed former Nasdaq CFO Lee M. Shavel as EVP and Chief Financial Officer. SVP Eva Huston will depart 'to pursue opportunities outside the company' after a three-month handover period. More

Dib Takes New PR Agency Insights Role in Melbourne

Nov 20 2017

Former GfK, Nielsen Online and LRW exec Allan Dib has joined public relations agency PPR as its first Director of Planning and Insights. More

nuaxia Expands to US with Appointment of Brendan Egan

Nov 17 2017

London-based nuaxia, which offers market research, marketing services, recruitment and information services to the healthcare sector, has expanded to the US, where it has appointed former Medefield exec Brendan Egan as President, North America. More

New Leader for IAB Data Center

Nov 17 2017

In New York, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has appointed Orchid Richardson as Vice President and Managing Director of its Data Center of Excellence. She replaces Dennis Buchheim, who is now General Manager of the IAB Tech Lab. More

MFour Hires Former Instantly Director Carl Nielson

Nov 17 2017

US-based mobile-first research tech company MFour has hired former Instantly director Carl Nielson as Senior Solutions Executive. In addition, Ayelet Germanski joins as Senior Project Manager, and Nicole Phan as User Experience Designer. More

comScore CEO Fulgoni Brings Forward Departure Date

Nov 15 2017

comScore co-founder Gian Fulgoni has brought forward his retirement date, originally planned for the end of next January, and stepped down as CEO. No reason has been given for this change. More

Collins Joins Askia as Chief Customer Officer

Nov 14 2017

UK-based research software firm Askia has appointed former FocusVision EMEA MD Richard Collins as its first Chief Customer Officer, managing and developing the company's international client base, and taking overall responsibility for the UK office. More

US Launch for AI-Backed Researcher response:now

Nov 13 2017

Prague-based response:now, which provides AI-powered market research, has launched in the USA and appointed Dr. Frederick Barber as Managing Director of North America. More

New Financial Chief for Qualtrics

Nov 13 2017

Experience management solutions firm Qualtrics has appointed David Faugno as its new CFO, based at the company's Provo, UT headquarters. More

McDonald to Lead Marketing for New AT&T Ad Tech Unit

Nov 13 2017

Telecoms giant AT&T has named Kirk McDonald as CMO of its (still unnamed) advertising and analytics company, announced in August and led by former GroupM North American CEO Brian Lesser. More

Igloo Vision Expands Immersive VR Service to US

Nov 10 2017

Shropshire, UK-based virtual reality (VR) company Igloo Vision has opened operations in both the New York and Los Angeles areas, where it will offer access to its '360 degree projection dome' environments. More

Pellegrini Named CEO of Not-for-Profit Vividata

Nov 10 2017

Former Simmons Research CEO Pat Pellegrini has joined not-for-profit multi-media and consumer behaviour specialist Vividata as President and Chief Executive. He will join in early December, working closely with the existing team and outgoing President and CEO, Sara Hill. More

BARB Head of Insight Leaves to Set Up Measurement Firm

Nov 9 2017

Joe Lewis, Head of Insight at the UK's Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB), is leaving at the end of the year to set up his own audience measurement business, Measured Media Consulting (MMC). More

YouGov Promotes McIntosh to CFO

Nov 8 2017

YouGov Group Chief Strategy Officer Alex McIntosh has been promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer, replacing Alan Newman who is leaving the company at the end of the year. Both McIntosh and COO Sundip Chahal will be given seats on the Board. More

Healthcare Researcher RG+A Names Head of Research

Nov 8 2017

US healthcare researcher RG+A has appointed Ellen Gordon as Senior Vice President, Head of Research. More

Change at the Top for Future Thinking

Nov 8 2017

UK-based agency Future Thinking has appointed former Joint UK MD Adele Gritten as (sole) UK Managing Director, following the recent departure of Claudia Strauss. The firm has also restructured and split its client teams. More

Healthcare Agency BPD Hires Insights Director

Nov 8 2017

Florida-based full-service ad agency Brown Parker & DeMarinis (BPD), which works with healthcare systems across the US, has appointed David Anastas as Director of Research & Insights. More

Life Science Specialist BioInformatics Hires Three

Nov 7 2017

In the US, life science industry research and advisory firm BioInformatics has hired three key members of staff at its Arlington, VA office: Jessica McLaughlin, Vincent Slay and Elizabeth Hood. More

Clarivate Hires Director of Strategy & Transformation

Nov 7 2017

In London, innovation insights and analytics provider Clarivate Analytics has hired Sam Burridge for a newly created role, Director of Strategy & Transformation in its Scientific & Academic Research group. More

Isentia to Move Monitoring Roles Out of Aus

Nov 6 2017

Australia-based media measurement firm Isentia is to cut thirty jobs in the country, moving its news monitoring services to Asia. More

Maru/Matchbox Hires Three for Qual Center

Nov 3 2017

MARU Group's tech and communities business Maru/Matchbox has appointed three industry veterans for its Qualitative Center of Excellence. More

Isentia Cuts Singapore Team after King Content Closure

Nov 2 2017

Australian media monitoring and intelligence group Isentia has made more than half its Singapore-based content marketing staff redundant, following the recent closure of its King Content business. More

Kantar TNS Names Client Dev and Innovation Leader

Nov 1 2017

In New York, Kantar TNS has hired former Nielsen exec Rob Wengel to lead its Client Development team and Innovation practice in North America. More

Eileen Campbell Joins Reimagine Advisory Board

Nov 1 2017

In the US, insights and marketing services holding company Reimagine has given former Millward Brown CEO Eileen Campbell a seat on its Advisory Board. More

Circle Hires Boote to Drive Global Growth

Oct 30 2017

B2B research specialist Circle Research has hired Amanda Boote for the newly created role of Engagement Director, including responsibility for driving global growth and client relationships. More

Senior Hire for London's Network Research

Oct 30 2017

London-based agency Network Research has appointed Chris Hall as its new Commercial Director. Starting next Monday, he takes overall responsibility for sales and marketing, and for the custom research team. More

O'Malley Named IDG Communications COO

Oct 26 2017

In the US, technology, media and marketing services company IDG (International Data Group) has promoted John O'Malley to the role of Chief Operating Officer of IDG Communications. More

BDRC Expands Client Services Team in Australia

Oct 26 2017

Full-service provider BDRC has appointed Floyd McMillan as Client Services Director in its Sydney, Australia office. More

comScore Co-Founder and CEO Gian Fulgoni to Retire

Oct 25 2017

comScore co-founder and CEO Gian Fulgoni is to retire at the end of January, shortly after his 70th birthday. Following this will resume his previous Chairman Emeritus role, and provide the firm with advisory services for a further twelve months. More

David Rosenblatt Joins Cambiar

Oct 25 2017

US-based MR industry management consultancy Cambiar has appointed David Rosenblatt as Head of its Research and Business Operations practice. More

Deitch Joins P2Sample to Continue 'Aggressive Growth'

Oct 24 2017

In the US, technology-driven sample provider P2Sample has hired former Ipsos and NPD Group exec JD Deitch as Chief Revenue Officer. More

MarketSight Adds Three to US Team

Oct 24 2017

Online survey analytics and reporting software specialist MarketSight has appointed Andrew Lazar as Software Development Manager, Nick Kwan as Customer Success Specialist, and Mike Lanza as Inside Sales Representative. More

Maru/Matchbox Promotes for COO Role

Oct 23 2017

Research and advisory services provider MARU Group has promoted Demitry Estrin to the role of Chief Operating Officer of its tech and communities business Maru/Matchbox. More

Confirmit Finds New CFO

Oct 20 2017

Research software firm Confirmit has appointed Halvor Stokke as Chief Financial Officer, following former CFO Ken Østreng's promotion to President and CEO earlier this year. More

IFF Director Hires Boost Learning and Skills Team

Oct 18 2017

London-based IFF Research has hired former Ipsos MORI exec Claire Johnson, and Aoife Ni Luanaigh, formerly of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), as Directors in its Learning and Skills team. More

Expansion and Appointments for New Firm Agbioinvestor

Oct 17 2017

Edinburgh-based agrochemical and crop protection specialist Agbioinvestor has expanded its team with four appointments; and enhanced its range of services, launching detailed reports about the crop protection and seed industries. More

Crimson Hexagon Expands Leadership Team

Oct 17 2017

In the US, social media monitoring and analysis firm Crimson Hexagon has extended its executive leadership team with the appointments of Lou Jordano and Bud McGann, and the promotion of Dana Miller. More

HfS Strengthens Analyst Team with Five Hires

Oct 16 2017

Digital business analyst HfS Research has expanded its team of industry analysts. Saurabh Gupta joins as Chief Strategy Officer, overseeing the firm's global research function; while Elena Christopher, John O'Brien, Suvradeep Bhattacharjee and Ollie O'Donoghue also join. More

Change at the Top for Clarity Insights

Oct 16 2017

Chicago-based analytics firm Clarity Insights has promoted Neil Huse, currently Managing Partner overseeing the healthcare practice, to President. Tom Thimot will step down as CEO, but will continue to advise the Board. More

Adobe Hires Former Experian Exec as ANZ MD

Oct 13 2017

Software giant Adobe has appointed former Experian ex Suzanne Steel as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. She will join in late November. More

JD Power CEO Finbarr O'Neill to Retire

Oct 12 2017

Finbarr O'Neill, CEO and President of California-based auto research specialist JD Power, is to retire from the company next spring. More

DJS Research Expands to Yorkshire

Oct 12 2017

UK-based full-service agency DJS Research has opened an office in Leeds, Yorkshire, where Simon Driver will lead the research division and Matthew Coulling will oversee operations. More

Publicis Launches 'Spine' Data and Analytics Arm

Oct 12 2017

Marcoms group Publicis has launched an initiative called Spine, which brings together its data assets, technology and appropriate talent to help clients turn data into business insight. It will be led by Lisa Donohue, as Chief Executive Officer. More

Painted Dog Research Launches Data Tech Division

Oct 12 2017

Perth, Australia and Bristol, UK-based Painted Dog Research has launched a Data Technology division, led by Director Matt Gibbs, who is based in the UK. Meanwhile former ThinkField exec Andrew Lim has recently joined the company's Data Tech team in Australia. More

Kynetec Buys Market Probe Custom Research Units

Oct 11 2017

Animal health and agriculture researcher Kynetec has acquired Market Probe Agriculture & Animal Health and Market Probe Europe. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Launch of Media Insights Platform Wicket Scorecard

Oct 11 2017

Seattle, US-based start-up Wicket Labs has launched an audience insights platform for media and entertainment companies, called Wicket Scorecard - and has announced a $2m seed financing round. More

YouGov Finance Head to Retire

Oct 9 2017

YouGov CFO Alan Newman has informed the Board of his intention to retire by the end of the year. The recruitment process for his successor is underway. More

Costa to Lead AskingCanadians

Oct 6 2017

Toronto-based Data collection company Delvinia has hired former Verve and Research Now employee Suzanne Costa as Executive Director of its AskingCanadians business. More

Kantar Media Partners for Audience Data Innovation

Oct 6 2017

Kantar Media has teamed up with software firm TechEdge to create a dedicated audience analytics software unit, focused on bringing innovative products to market. Andreas Velter will lead the new business, reporting to Kantar Media CEO & Chairman Andy Brown. More

Unruly Trio Bow Out

Oct 4 2017

The three founders of London-based video ad distribution and tracking platform Unruly are stepping down from their roles, two years on from its acquisition by Rupert Murdoch's media group News Corp. More

New Analyst Firm Focuses on Tech Disruption

Oct 4 2017

In the US, four former Altimeter Group analysts have launched Kaleido Insights, a new boutique research and advisory firm focused on helping companies 'transform the 'kaleidoscope' of technological disruption into clear, actionable strategies'. More

Verve Hires Signal North American Push

Oct 4 2017

UK-based online communities expert Verve has expanded its North American offer, with the appointments of Marlene Kohn as VP Business Development and Kristin Render as Senior Research Manager. Bogdan Bucur, Director of Operations in London, also joins the Verve Chicago team. More

Former Lightspeed Exec Dan Fitzgerald Joins Reimagine

Oct 3 2017

Insights and marketing services holding company Reimagine has appointed Dan Fitzgerald, previously Chief Client and Marketing Officer at Lightspeed, to its leadership team as Managing Partner. More

SHC Rebrands, Adds Eleven to Production Team

Oct 3 2017

Research solutions and online data firm Survey Healthcare (SHC) has announced record growth in 2017 to date, including a near 50 percent increase its in production staff, now 35-strong. It has also rebranded, dropping the word 'Universal' from its corporate identity. More

J.D. Power Promotes for New Senior Data Role

Oct 3 2017

In the US, J.D. Power & Associates has promoted Thomas King to the new position of Senior Vice President of Data & Analytics. More

Shaw Steps Down from QuenchTec CEO Role

Oct 2 2017

Recently formed research software firm QuenchTec has announced that Chief Executive Allan Shaw is stepping down from his position at the end of December, for health reasons; and that Mark Van Walwyk will replace him as CEO. In addition, Nick Southwood joins as Sales Director for the UK. More

Gilfeather & Associates Relaunched

Oct 2 2017

In Stamford, CT, research veteran John Gilfeather is re-opening his own consultancy after six years, and will offer corporate reputation and brand measurement, B2B audiences, and public opinion, as well as training and mentoring. More

Kynetec Boosts German Team

Oct 2 2017

Animal health and agriculture insights firm Kynetec has appointed Nomman Ahmed as Senior Director of Insights & Consulting, based in Frankfurt, Germany. More

comScore Board Additions Help Fend Off Lawsuit

Sep 29 2017

comScore has given Wesley Nichols, Paul Reilly and Bryan Wiener seats on its Board of Directors, as part of its settlement agreement with one of its largest shareholders Starboard Value. More

Former Ipsos CEO Liz Musch Joins Verto Analytics Board

Sep 29 2017

Digital media measurement firm Verto Analytics has given former Ipsos CEO Liz Musch a seat on its Board of Directors. More

comScore Hires CIO, Promotes for CTO Role

Sep 28 2017

In the US, comScore has appointed Joseph Rostock as Chief Information Officer, leading the technology division, and at the same time promoted Yvonne Bigbee to CTO, reporting to him. More

WPP's Wavemaker Names Global Chief Client Officer

Sep 28 2017

In Chicago, WPP's content division Wavemaker has appointed Aaron Smith as Global Chief Client Officer. He will take up the role next Monday. More

Agency Founders Launch The Ignite Collective

Sep 27 2017

The founders of four market research agencies in Europe and the US - Kerry Hecht Labsuirs, Naomi Gooblar, Martha Llobet and Nikki Lavoie - have formed a collaborative group called The Ignite Collective, offering a range of services to MR buyers. More

Cint Names Thornton COO, Carlsson Innovation Chief

Sep 26 2017

Cint has relocated Deputy CEO Richard Thornton from San Francisco back to London, taking the new role of Chief Operating Officer; while Oscar Carlsson has been appointed Chief Innovation Officer, based in San Francisco. Greg Dunbar and James Rogers are also promoted to new EVP roles. More

Survey Software Veteran John Rousay Joins Voxco

Sep 26 2017

Montreal, Canada-based research software firm Voxco has hired Askia veteran John Rousay as a member of its global sales team, responsible for expanding the firm's presence in the UK market, while contributing to its growth in North America. More

NelsonHall Names Cognitive Services Research Leader

Sep 26 2017

In the US, global analyst firm NelsonHall has appointed Dave Mayer as Senior Analyst, responsible for its RPA & Cognitive Services program, driving research in robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive business and machine learning. More

Kleffman Creates New Teams in amisAgriGlobe Unit

Sep 22 2017

Agricultural market research firm Kleffman Group has restructured its market trend information and consulting unit amisAgriGlobe, creating two new teams: the Analytical team and the Team of Excellence (ToE). More

Product Specialist Pivot Merged with UX Agency MadeByPi

Sep 20 2017

In the UK, recently launched digital product consultancy Pivot has merged with full-service digital user experience (UX) agency MadeByPi. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Kantar Public Names UK CEO and Global COO

Sep 19 2017

In London, Kantar Public has appointed Grant Fitzner as UK Chief Executive Officer and Michael Davis as Global Chief Operating Officer. More

Global MD for WPP Public Sector Practice

Sep 18 2017

WPP's public sector unit The Government Practice has appointed Sean Howard as Global Managing Director, reporting to CEO Michelle Harrison. More

Carr to Drive Client Transformation for ZappiStore

Sep 15 2017

Automated MR technology company ZappiStore has appointed former Millward Brown exec Jared Carr as its new VP of Strategic Client Transformation. More

Lotame Appoints Chief Revenue Officer

Sep 15 2017

Data exchange and DMP Lotame has appointed Eric Marterella as Chief Revenue Officer, based in its New York City office and overseeing all revenue-focused and client retention initiatives worldwide. More

New Leaders for LiveRamp as May Moves to Group Role

Sep 14 2017

In the US, enterprise data and analytics company Acxiom has named James Arra and Anneka Gupta as co-Presidents of its customer data 'onboarding' business LiveRamp. They replace Travis May, who is moving to the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer for Acxiom. More

cogint, Blue Focus Combine Assets, Launch New Firm

Sep 8 2017

US data intelligence specialist cogint and Hong Kong-based marcoms firm BlueFocus are to combine assets to form a new global marketing services organization. As part of the deal, cogint will spin off its data and analytics operations and assets into a separate company called Red Violet. More

Lightspeed's Bonnie Breslauer Joins Active Measure

Sep 8 2017

Los Angeles-based tech-driven panel company Active Measure has hired former Lightspeed Research exec Bonnie Breslauer for the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer. More

Analytics Partners Hires for European Expansion

Sep 8 2017

New York-based marketing analytics firm Analytics Partners has opened an office in Hamburg, Germany, and hired former Research Now exec Achim Schoeneich as Managing Director. More

MSPA Names New President

Sep 7 2017

The Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) has elected Jill Spencer, Director of UK-based customer experience research specialist ReactCX, as its President for the next two years. She replaces Yvonne Kinzel of German CEM firm Multi-Value. More

French Named Lightspeed CEO for EMEA

Sep 7 2017

WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has appointed Angie French as Chief Executive Officer, EMEA. She will join on 1st November, taking over from Caroline Frankum who was promoted to Global CEO in April. More

Healthcare Research Worldwide Expands US and UK Teams

Sep 6 2017

Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW) has added four new members of staff to its global management team. More

WPP AUNZ Names New DIM Group Chief Exec

Sep 5 2017

In Australia, marcoms group WPP AUNZ has named industry veteran Rob McLachlan as Chief Executive Officer of its Data Investment Management group (DIM) - a position previously held by Ben Dixon. More

GfK Names New AsiaPac and Southern European GMs

Sep 5 2017

GfK has appointed Cheong Tai to lead its Asia Pacific business, while promoting Margret Schuit to oversee activities in Southern Europe. They will both report to CEO Peter Feld. More

Maxus Becomes Essence in Korea

Sep 5 2017

In Korea, WPP-owned media investment unit GroupM has merged its media agency Maxus into its data-driven agency Essence, as part of its global reorganization plans. More

R/GA Extends Consulting and Analytics Services to APAC

Sep 1 2017

Interpublic's New York-based agency R/GA has extended its consulting services to Asia Pacific, to provide advanced analytic and strategic capabilities to clients in the region. More

NelsonHall Names Head of Insurance / Healthcare BPS Arm

Sep 1 2017

In the US, global analyst firm NelsonHall has appointed Suri Nair as Principal Research Analyst in charge of its Insurance & Healthcare BPS research practice. More

GfK Unveils Digital Transformation and Investment Plan

Aug 31 2017

GfK has announced a transformation and investment programme, aimed at sharpening its focus on customer needs, accelerating digitization and getting the company 'back on a sustainable growth path'. Plans include a 'one office per country' strategy. More

Burke Promotes for New Chief Client Officer Role

Aug 30 2017

In the US, full service marketing research and insight education agency Burke Inc. has promoted Diane Surette to the newly created position of Chief Client Officer (CCO). More

GfK Operations Chief Departs

Aug 25 2017

COO Alessandra Cama is leaving GfK, resigning with immediate effect after around two years as a member of the company's Management Board. More

NinjaCat Steals into UK

Aug 25 2017

Digital marketing dashboard and call tracking platform NinjaCat is opening a UK office, boosting its growth in EMEA markets. More

Former Kantar Media CEO Launches Advisory Firm

Aug 23 2017

Terry Kent, the former Global CEO of Kantar Media's Ad Intelligence business, has set up an advisory firm for early-phase ad and media startups. More

SKIM Hires Church as NJ Healthcare Team Director

Aug 22 2017

Customer insights agency SKIM has appointed pharma industry research specialist Fred Church as Healthcare Team Director, based in its Hoboken, New Jersey office. More

GfK Hires HR and Technology Leaders

Aug 21 2017

GfK has appointed Jutta Suchanek as Chief Human Resources Officer and Benjamin Jones as Chief Technology Officer. Both take on newly created roles, and will become members of the firm's Executive Leadership team. More

Ingleton to Replace Rhall as Kantar Insights CEO

Aug 21 2017

Kantar has announced that Richard Ingleton will take over the role of Chief Executive Officer of its Insights Division, from Travyn Rhall who will be leaving the business in November. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment about Rhall's next career move. More

New MD for IDC Australia and New Zealand

Aug 21 2017

IT intelligence, advisory services and events specialist IDC has appointed Iggy Pintado as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. He replaces Ullrich Loeffler, who is 'pursuing other interests'. More

SRKay Consulting Taps Psychology for CEM Service

Aug 18 2017

SRKay Consulting Group, a division of London and Mumbai-based SRK Group, has launched a specialist service for companies facing challenges with customer experience management (CEM). 'Serena Way' draws on ' deep customer psychology' and will be rolled out globally. More

MPP Global Builds Americas Team

Aug 18 2017

UK-based digital audience platform MPP Global has appointed Heath Podvesker as General Manager Americas, Melissa Pegus as VP of Channel and Strategic Alliances and Trena De Landro as VP of Publishing and Media. More

Obituary: Quantime Founder Ed Ross

Aug 16 2017

Ed Ross, the founder of survey software firm Quantime, died suddenly and unexpectedly in the early hours of Wednesday 9th August. He was 73 years old. More

ARF Hires Nielsen's Donato as Chief Research Officer

Aug 15 2017

In New York, The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed Nielsen's former CRO Paul Donato as Chief Research Officer. He will take up the position on October 1st. More

Growth in Malaysia, US for Just Worldwide

Aug 14 2017

UK-based healthcare fieldwork agency Just Worldwide has opened an office in Malaysia, where it has appointed KarHui Tan. The firm has also hired Carrie Skinner as Director of Global Fieldwork in its Newtown, Pennsylvania office. More

Experian Promotes Jayaraman for BI and Data Role

Aug 14 2017

Global information services company Experian has promoted former India MD Mohan Jayaraman to the newly created role of Regional Managing Director Asia Pacific for Decisions Analytics (DA), Business Information Services (BI) and Data. More

FocusVision Names New President

Aug 14 2017

In the US, research technology and services group FocusVision has promoted Zlatko Vucetic to the role of President, replacing outgoing CEO Jamin Brazil. More

Maru/Matchbox Promotes Matisz to SVP, Platform Ops

Aug 11 2017

In Canada, MARU Group's tech and communities business Maru/Matchbox has promoted Derek Matisz to the role of Senior Vice President, Platform Operations. In addition, Leigh Frost, Chief Process Officer, has left the business. More

Launch of Savio, 'a Marketplace for the Insights Industry'

Aug 11 2017

US organisation GreenBook has beta launched Savio, a platform inspired by the 'gig economy' and allowing users to buy in research expertise to use with online research tools or as a standalone service. Features include ratings and reviews, project management tools and payment processing. More

Join the Dots Expands Manchester Team

Aug 9 2017

Manchester, UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots has appointed marketing strategist Tracey Hunter as Senior Client Director, while Martin Bryant joins as Client Director. More

Research Now Appoints Former McKinsey Consultant

Aug 9 2017

In London, digital research data firm Research Now has hired former McKinsey insights consultant Floriane Locatelli as Business Development Director for the EMEA region. More

Adelphi Research Global Hires and Promotes in US

Aug 8 2017

In the US, pharmaceutical MR consultancy Adelphi Research Global has appointed Clarissa Guengant as Vice President of Client Services for the West Coast, based in San Francisco. The firm has also promoted four team members and appointed four Project Associates. More

SKIM Adds Two to Singapore Team

Aug 8 2017

In Singapore, customer insights agency SKIM has appointed Lester Sualog as Client Solutions Director, Asia, while transferring Paul Janssen from its New York office to take up the role of Vice President. More

Confirmit Names ANZ Country Manager

Aug 8 2017

Research software firm Confirmit has appointed Jason Mallia as Country Manager, overseeing operations in Australia and New Zealand. More

Research Now Adds Three to Healthcare Sales Team

Aug 8 2017

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has expanded its Healthcare sales team with the appointment of Nick Portaro, Michelle Haaf-Seifert and Erika Kopald. More

ComRes Healthcare Leader Joins Simpson Carpenter

Aug 7 2017

UK-based consultancy Simpson Carpenter has appointed former ComRes Head of Healthcare Rachel Skevington Britton as an Associate Director in its fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech division. More

New Leader for IAB Technology Lab

Aug 4 2017

Dennis Buchheim has been promoted to SVP and General Manager of the IAB's Tech Lab industry standards body, succeeding Alanna Gombert. More

PwC Acquires Optimisa Research

Aug 1 2017

In the UK, management consultancy PwC has acquired Leeds and London-based boutique agency Optimisa Research for an undisclosed sum. More

MarketSight Expands US Team with Four Hires

Jul 31 2017

Online survey analytics and reporting software specialist MarketSight has expanded its US team through the appointment of Rob Calcagni as Vice President of Sales, Amy Saint-Onge as Senior Designer, Marcus Woodard as Marketing Manager, and Cassie Packer as Marketing Assistant. More

Merkle Enters Indian Market with Sokrati Acquisition

Jul 28 2017

Data-based marketing agency Merkle has expanded to India, through the acquisition of big data marketing and analytics specialist Sokrati. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Former Google Exec Joins New KPMG Business

Jul 28 2017

Professional services firm KPMG Australia has hired former Google exec Lisa Bora for its Brand & Marketing advisory business, launched following the recent acquisition of Sydney-based Acuity Research and Insights. More

Maru/Matchbox President & COO Morawski to Step Down

Jul 27 2017

After eleven years leading Angus Reid Strategies, Vision Critical, and Maru/Matchbox, Ed Morawski is stepping down as President and Chief Operating Officer. More

Customer Insights Agency SKIM Opens in Sweden

Jul 27 2017

Netherlands-based customer insights agency SKIM has opened an office in Gothenburg, Sweden on the campus of Chalmers University of Technology. More

MBO for Tech Sector Research Agency Rhetorik

Jul 26 2017

The management of UK-based telecoms and IT sector market research agency Rhetorik have bought the firm in a deal supported by a team of UK and North American data tech-focused investors. Terms were not disclosed. More

Survey'Log Hires Research Services Director

Jul 25 2017

In the UK, pharma / healthcare field services provider Survey'Log has appointed former Azure Knowledge exec Illitch Real as Director of Research Services. More

Cint Hires Jordan for New Windy City Site

Jul 24 2017

Cint has opened a sixth US office, in Chicago, and appointed former SSI exec Joseph Jordan who will work from it as SVP of Supply. More

Hong Kong Hire and Expansion for Isentia

Jul 24 2017

Media and business intelligence firm Isentia has appointed Alex Yu as General Manager for Hong Kong, with the additional role of driving business development in the region. The company has also moved its Hong Kong operations to a larger office. More

Collaborata Names Resnick and Hoskins Board Advisors

Jul 24 2017

In Chicago, online MR crowdfunding platform Collaborata has appointed former ORC MD Jeffrey Resnick and Quester President Tim Hoskins as Strategic Advisors to its Board of Directors. More

comScore Hires Three for Australia Team

Jul 21 2017

comScore has expanded its APAC team with the appointment of Adam Natiq as Head of Sales for Australia and New Zealand; Alan Jenner as Senior Product Manager; and Derek Wen as Client Services Manager. More

POSSIBLE's Atchison and Burby Join BI Firm Domo

Jul 20 2017

In the US, business data visualization specialist Domo has hired two former leaders of WPP digital marketing agency POSSIBLE. Shane Atchison, former global CEO of POSSIBLE, becomes CMO of Domo, while POSSIBLE Americas President Jason Burby joins as Chief Customer Success Officer. More

Lightspeed Announces Americas Leadership Changes

Jul 19 2017

WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has promoted Jennifer Carrea to the role of CEO Americas and Global Health, replacing David Shanker who is leaving to 'pursue new opportunities'. More

Upgrade and Partnerships for the World's MR Job Board

Jul 18 2017

Global MR groups The Research Club, Women In Research (WIRe) and MrWeb have teamed up to put the world's biggest listing of research job opportunities in front of a hugely expanded audience of potential candidates. The search is also in a new more mobile-friendly format. More

Maru/edr Hires Retail and Financial Services MDs

Jul 18 2017

In the UK, customer experience specialist Maru/edr has appointed Damian Miller and Ross Durston as Managing Directors for its Retail and Financial Services divisions, respectively. More

Future Thinking Hires Pharma and Healthcare Heads

Jul 18 2017

UK-based agency Future Thinking has appointed Mohamed Muhsin as Head of Pharma UK, while Véronique Bonrepaux-Caux joins as Head of Healthcare France. More

Digital Ad Bodies Bring Legal Counsel In-House

Jul 17 2017

In the US, trade body the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its spin-off the IAB Tech Lab have hired former Lowenstein Sandler LLP Partner Michael Hahn to serve as their SVP and General Counsel. More

Vision Critical Names Sales / Customer Success Leader

Jul 14 2017

Research community and survey technology specialist Vision Critical has appointed former IBM exec Marco Bussadori to lead its North American Sales and Customer Success teams. More

Healthcare Specialist OMR Globus Hires Ops Director

Jul 13 2017

In the UK, full-service pharma/healthcare MR firm OMR Globus has appointed former SERMO excec David Chikashua as Operations Director. More

Infogroup Launches Constellation Media

Jul 12 2017

Database giant Infogroup has launched a data-driven digital marketing agency called Constellation Media, offering a range of services for audience expansion; digital media strategy, planning, buying, and optimization; and advanced analytics. More

Frapolli Named President of NPD Supplies Business

Jul 12 2017

In the US, retail information provider The NPD Group has promoted Tia Frapolli to the role of President of its Supplies business. More

Former dunnhumby exec Peter Bond Joins SPINS

Jul 12 2017

In the US, former dunnhumby exec Peter Bond has joined health and wellness consumer insights agency SPINS as Vice President of Consumer Activation. More

4A's Names New Media and Data Practice Leader

Jul 12 2017

In New York, ad industry trade association the 4A's has hired Louis Jones as Executive Vice President, in charge of its Media and Data Practice. More

Wunderman Launches AI Division, Backed by Microsoft

Jul 12 2017

WPP division Wunderman has launched an artificial intelligence division, tasked with developing enterprise-grade AI solutions for marketers across customer care, acquisition and retention, and product development. More

Management Changes at d.fferento/ogy

Jul 11 2017

In the UK, MR and insight company d.fferento/ogy has promoted Mark James to the role of Managing Director, with responsibility for three divisional heads. Meanwhile former YouGov researcher Paul Marshall joins the firm as Insight Director. More

Chadwick and Kugler Join Big Sofa Board

Jul 11 2017

UK-based video analytics firm Big Sofa has appointed Cambiar partner and former NOP leader Simon Chadwick and former Unilever director Ralph Kugler as strategic advisers to its Board. More

Hausruckinger Leaves GfK; CMIO Joins

Jul 10 2017

Senior GfK Leader Dr. Gerhard Hausruckinger has resigned from the company after seven years on the Management Board. Meanwhile Christoph D. Erbenich has been appointed as Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer. More

R/GA Hires for New EMEA Head of Data Role

Jul 6 2017

In London, advertising and digital transformation agency R/GA has hired Hanan Belarbi for the newly created role of Head of Data, EMEA. More

Viewpoint Hires Social Research Team Leader

Jul 5 2017

In the UK, field and viewing studio business Viewpoint has appointed former Ipsos MORI exec Fiona Nolan as Senior Manager in charge of its Social Research team. More

JICWEBS Goes Full-Time to Tackle Online Ad Issues

Jul 4 2017

The UK's Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards (JICWEBS) is changing from a part-time entity into a limited company operating full-time, in a bid to tackle online ad fraud and promote brand safety. More

Neustar Hires Former Catalina MD Krishna Chettayar

Jul 4 2017

In the US, consumer data provider Neustar has hired former Catalina Marketing MD Krishna Chettayar, as General Manager and Vice President of Product, OneID. More

New Customer Experience Director for British Airways

Jul 3 2017

British Airways has named Carolina Martinoli as its new Director of Brand and Customer Experience. She will take up the role in August. More

GutCheck Gears Up for Growth with Senior Hires

Jun 28 2017

Agile MR firm GutCheck has made three senior hires as it looks to grow the business. Keith Johnson joins as Chief Product Officer, Shawn Vaughn as EVP of Sales & Client Services and Josh Ashton as VP of People Operations. More

Informa Picks Veal to Lead Pharma Consulting Division

Jun 27 2017

UK-based Informa Group has appointed oncology specialist Richard S. Veal as Global Director of its Pharma Consulting division. More

comScore Drops CTO Role in Restructure

Jun 19 2017

comScore's Chief Technology Officer Michael Brown is to leave the company, as a restructuring exercise combines the technology and product teams into a group reporting to COO Cameron Meierhoefer - according to a filing. More

Marketer 5by5 Buys Sightline Research + Strategies

Jun 16 2017

Brentwood, Tennessee-based marketing agency 5by5 has acquired MR company Sightline Research + Strategies, its long-time partner. More

Content Intelligence Launch for Former Ogilvy Data Head

Jun 16 2017

In Australia, Leon Bombotas, formerly Head of Data at ad agency Ogilvy, has launched his own firm, Newsroom.ly, combining web analytics, AI and data-science to help clients measure the impact of their content. More

Prescient Hires Three to Lead Stakeholder Insights Arm

Jun 16 2017

Biopharmaceutical product strategy consultancy Prescient Healthcare Group has appointed Carolyn Dodd, Pip Keys and Jim Goldenberg to lead its Stakeholder Insights business. More

Expansion for Informa Agribusiness Division

Jun 16 2017

Informa subsidiary Agribusiness intelligence has launched an agricultural insight platform, IEG Vu, focused on the processed food and soft commodity markets; and has recently added more than twenty new analysts to its team. More

First Global Data Protection Officer for Dentsu Aegis

Jun 14 2017

In London, marcoms giant Dentsu Aegis Network has appointed Mark Keddie as its first Global Data Protection Officer, ahead of the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) which governs the general use and privacy of EU citizens' data. More

Research Now Names Southeast Asia Regional Director

Jun 14 2017

Digital data solutions provider Research Now has hired Fergus Clarke as Regional Director of Southeast Asia, responsible for developing regional business, and leading markets across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Korea. More

Carruthers Joins FreshMinds as Client Services Director

Jun 14 2017

In the UK, insight and innovation consultancy FreshMinds has appointed former ICM Unlimited exec Iain Carruthers as Client Services Director, with a seat on the Board and responsible for overseeing the delivery of work across the firm's client base. More

J+D Consulting Expands to Japan

Jun 13 2017

Pharma sector forecasting and insights specialist J+D Consulting has partnered with Seigo Maeda, founder of SDMJ Consulting in Japan, to support its global expansion plans. More

comScore Strengthens Board with Five New Members

Jun 12 2017

comScore has expanded its Board of Directors from seven people to twelve. The new arrivals are Lisa Gersh, Joshua Peirez, Mark Harris, Jacques Kerrest and Susan Riley. More

Fewer Investors Vote Against Sorrell's Pay Deal

Jun 8 2017

More than a fifth (21.3%) of WPP investors voted against or abstained on the issue of CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's £48m pay package, at yesterday's AGM. However, this was an improvement on the 34% of investors who rejected the pay deal last year, and almost 60% who were against it in 2012. More

US Pollster Hires Former DNC COO Lindsey Reynolds

Jun 8 2017

Washington, DC-based public opinion research and polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR) has appointed former Democratic National Committee COO Lindsey Reynolds as Chief Operating Officer. More

Discuss.io Hires Tariq Mirza to Lead London Launch

Jun 7 2017

Seattle-based online qual firm Discuss.io has opened an office in London, where it has appointed former Kinesis Survey Technologies MD Tariq Mirza as Managing Director, Europe. More

Vivendi Confirms Havas Acquisition

Jun 6 2017

Paris-based mass media conglomerate Vivendi has entered into an official agreement to buy Bolloré Group's c.60% majority stake in multinational marcoms group Havas, at a price of EUR 9.25 per share. More

Cint Opens in Hong Kong, Adds to Senior Team

Jun 6 2017

Online insights exchange Cint has opened an office in Hong Kong, where it has appointed Ronald Leung as APAC Regional VP of Supply and Heather Hughes as APAC Regional VP of Partnerships and Alliances. The firm has also made hires in the US and UK. More

REDD Intelligence Names New CEO

Jun 6 2017

In the US, emerging market news and analysis platform REDD Intelligence has promoted co-founder Valeria Girimonte to Group Chief Executive, managing the business from its offices in Silicon Valley and New York. More

Funds and CTO Hire for Reputation Institute

Jun 5 2017

US consultancy Reputation Institute has appointed Rajendra Joshi as Chief Technology Officer, with a remit including the launch of 'the world's first Reputation as a Service knowledge platform'. The firm has also secured 'a significant investment' to fuel its growth. More

Research Partnership Hires and Promotes

Jun 5 2017

UK-based healthcare MR agency Research Partnership has announced three appointments: Anne Cunningham joins as a Director in the European division, and Morten Andersen as an AD; while Sue Rees moves across into the specialist Emerging Markets Division. More

Visual Metrics Hires Meegoda as Managing Partner

May 26 2017

Data visualisation specialist Visual Metrics has appointed Ryan Meegoda as Managing Partner, with a remit to expand the company's services to clients across Australia and Asia. More

Tennis Legend Serena Williams Joins SurveyMonkey Board

May 25 2017

US tennis superstar Serena Williams has joined the Board of DIY online research platform SurveyMonkey, as has Brad Smith, the CEO and Chairman of software company Intuit. More

Lightspeed Brings in Business Transformation Expert

May 25 2017

In the UK, WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has appointed former Kantar exec Hannah Soar as Director, Business Transformation, responsible for developing, supporting and influencing strategic behavioural change management efforts. More

New US Industry Body Focuses on Social Media Research

May 24 2017

In the US, a new industry body called the Social Media Research Association (SMRA) has been set up, to develop best practices to measure and responsibly use social media as a source for insights. More

comScore's Mangano Joins Digitas Health

May 24 2017

In the US, Publicis-owned Digitas Health has appointed former comScore exec John Mangano as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Analytics. More

Ghazi Named CEO of WPP's Data Alliance

May 24 2017

In New York, WPP has promoted Anas Ghazi to Chief Executive Officer of its Data Alliance business. He replaces Nick Nyhan, who will remain on the Board. More

Shapiro+Raj Names MD for Health and Wellness Practice

May 23 2017

Research and insights firm Shapiro+Raj has appointed Muhammad Asim as Managing Director of its Health and Wellness Practice (HWP), based in its Chicago HQ. More

Sample Answers MD Phil Bird Steps Down

May 19 2017

UK-based firm Sample Answers has announced that Managing Director Phil Bird will be leaving the business on 30th June 2017, eighteen months after joining. He moves to ITWP, the holding company of Toluna and Harris Interactive. More

German Office for Healthcare Researcher AplusA

May 19 2017

Healthcare MR agency AplusA has added an office in Munich, Germany to existing locations in France, the UK and the US; and has brought in Director Alexander Edte to head it up. More

Layoffs at IDG Following Acquisition

May 18 2017

US-based MR and insights, tech publishing and events group IDG (International Data Group) has made an undisclosed number of staff redundant following its majority acquisition by investment company China Oceanwide Holdings. More

Brown to Lead Kantar TNS in Melbourne

May 18 2017

Kantar TNS has promoted James Brown to the role of Executive Director, responsible for leading the business in Melbourne, Australia. More

Future Thinking and GemSeek Expand to Dubai

May 17 2017

Data-driven business intelligence consultancy Future Thinking and its data science sister agency GemSeek have opened an office in Dubai. More

Harris Announces New Leadership Team

May 16 2017

In the US, Harris Insights & Analytics (formerly Harris Interactive) has appointed long-time WPP execs John Gerzema and Will Johnson as co-CEOs, while Jonathan Gardner joins as Chief Operating Officer. More

Glover Park Group Hires Trayner as MD

May 16 2017

In the US, communications and government affairs firm The Glover Park Group (GPG) has appointed Graeme Trayner as Managing Director, working across its Research, Creative and Communications teams. More

Schlesinger Hires Tim Sauer as SVP Client Solutions

May 16 2017

International data collection group Schlesinger Associates has appointed former Delve CEO Tim Sauer as Senior Vice President, Client Solutions, with a specific focus on expanding its consumer product testing solutions. More

Populus Names Lloyd Director of Corporate Reputation

May 12 2017

UK-based polling company Populus has appointed Ben Lloyd as Director of Corporate Reputation, leading the Reputation Research team. More

Dapresy Hires Former E-Tabs Exec Ken Brewster

May 10 2017

Data visualisation specialist Dapresy has hired former long-time E-Tabs exec Ken Brewster as a Director in its UK office. More

InCrowd Hires First CFO

May 10 2017

US healthcare market research firm InCrowd has appointed SaaS industry exec Rob Lubash as its first Chief Financial Officer. More

Nielsen's John Lewis Joins Private Equity Firm MDP

May 10 2017

Chicago-based private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) has hired former Nielsen Holdings Global President John Lewis as an Executive Partner, to help it identify investment opportunities across the data and business analytics sectors. More

New Funds and CEO for Data Platform SimpleReach

May 9 2017

In New York, data platform SimpleReach has raised $13.3m in a round of funding, and has named Hal Muchnick as CEO, replacing founder Edward Kim who will become Executive Chairman. Healthguru Media founder Joshua Silberstein joins the company as President. More

Agricultural Agency Kleffmann Hires MD for Australia

May 9 2017

Global agricultural market research firm Kleffman Group has hired Goran Jovcevski as Managing Director, Australia, located in its Melbourne head office. More

Comleys Sell Join the Dots to Management

May 9 2017

UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots has been acquired by its senior management team from founders and previous majority shareholders Pete and Trish Comley. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

Omnicom's Annalect Ramps Up Sydney Team

May 5 2017

In Australia, Omnicom analytics division Annalect has appointed Daniela Elia as Head of Marketing Science. Also joining are Adam Krass as Head of Technology, Nagendra Jayaram as Head of Reporting, and Anthony Tomasello as Head of Ad Operations. More

Discovery Founders Sell Firm to Management

May 2 2017

Ken and Trish Parker, the founders of qual specialist the Discovery Group, have retired after selling the business to four company directors. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

WPP Sets Out Staged Retreat for Sorrell Salary

May 2 2017

WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's pay for 2017 will fall by around £22m in 2017, with further drops scheduled for 2018 and 2021. The firm, whose high-paying 'Leap' scheme had in any case expired this year, notes that it 'understands share owners' increasing discomfort' with levels of 'reward opportunities'. More

Research Partnership Opens in San Francisco and NYC

May 2 2017

Healthcare specialist Research Partnership has expanded its US capabilities, with the opening of new offices in San Francisco and New York. More

Maritz Hires Chief Behavioral Officer

May 2 2017

In the US, research-led sales and marketing services company Maritz has appointed Charlotte Blank as Chief Behavioral Officer (CBO), tasked with leading its thought leadership, research, and the application of behavioral science. More

Lightspeed Health Hires Global Panels Director

May 2 2017

WPP's Warren, New Jersey-based healthcare data company Lightspeed Health has appointed Shaun Hawley as Director, Global Healthcare Panels. More

Finkle to Lead New Finch Communities Offer

Apr 28 2017

Philadelphia-based branding agency Finch brands has launched a communities division, FinchSight Research Communities, to be led by Chief Innovation Officer Tom Finkle, former CEO of Passenger. More

Seventh CEO in Ten Years for Webtrends

Apr 28 2017

Webtrends CEO Joe Davis has left the company following the sale of its Infinity big data platform to Oracle. His replacement is former CFO Mike Laber. More

Mustard Strengthens Manchester Team

Apr 28 2017

Manchester, UK-based market research agency Mustard has added to its research and business development teams, with the return of David Hickson as Account Director, the appointments of ben Ashton and Laura James, and the promotions of Victoria Williams (nee Bennett) and Ryan Sherratt. More

Branded Research Opens Insights Department

Apr 27 2017

San Diego, California-based data collection agency Branded Research has expanded into full service research with the opening of an insights department, led by former Nielsen exec Kristen Miles. More

Healthcare Researcher InCrowd Hires Three

Apr 26 2017

US healthcare researcher InCrowd has hired Janet Bays and Kathy Relias as Vice Presidents of Business Development, while Katie Ka joins as Senior Director of Client Success. More

GfK Names Regional Health Leaders

Apr 25 2017

GfK's global Health practice has appointed Pankaj Thapar as Industry Lead for North America, while Jan Güse will move to a similar leadership role in the Germany / Switzerland region. More

Women in Research Adds Four to Advisory Board

Apr 25 2017

Non-profit organization Women In Research (WIRe) has added four new members to its Advisory Board - MBC's Laura Chaibi, CitiGroup Insight chief Tony Michelini, Nike exec Vanessa Oshima and MESH Experience leader Fiona Blades. More

Bautista Named MD at Kantar Media Philippines

Apr 24 2017

In the Philippines, Kantar Media has promoted Jay Bautista to the role of Managing Director, based in Manila. More

Australian Research Body to Fight Government Visa Ban

Apr 21 2017

The Research Industry Council of Australia (RICA) is fighting the terms of a recent government decision to abolish a visa program for overseas workers, which it claims will have a detrimental impact on the country's market and social research industry. More

Adelphi Hires Five, Promotes Five in US

Apr 21 2017

In the US, healthcare MR consultancy Adelphi Research Global has appointed Paul Teta as Chief Methodologist and Ted Noga as Director of Advanced Analytics. The firm has also hired three new project team members and promoted five existing employees. More

Lumi Management Spin Off AGM Polling Business

Apr 20 2017

The management of mobile survey specialist Lumi Technologies have spun off its virtual AGM (annual general meeting) app into a separate business, with backing from Vespa Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Abt Launches Data Solutions Division

Apr 19 2017

In the US, public sector-focused research provider Abt Associates has combined the capabilities of its Abt SRBI survey and research unit with its Client Technology Center, to create a new arm called the Data Science, Surveys and Enabling Technologies division. More

Former Kantar Exec George Pappachen Joins Research Now

Apr 19 2017

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has hired former WPP / Kantar exec George Pappachen for a newly created position, EVP Corporate Development & Strategy. More

Healthcare Data Firm SHC Hires New President

Apr 18 2017

In New York, healthcare data collection firm SHC Universal has appointed former GLG exec Phil Sofia as company President. More

KJT Hires Global Operations Leader

Apr 18 2017

NY-based healthcare research specialist KJT Group has appointed former MarketVision exec Jennifer Hall as Vice President, Global Sampling and Field Operations. More

Frank Forkin Takes Lead at Ipsos RDA

Apr 13 2017

Ipsos has promoted Frank Forkin to the role of President of its RDA division, which provides motor industry quality tracking and customer satisfaction measurement. More

RG+A Hires Three, Promotes Three

Apr 12 2017

US healthcare marketing research firm RG+A has hired Joan Lorgus as Vice President for Client Development; Alex Graber as Senior Manager, Marketing Science; and Lindsay Hoover as a Research Analyst. The firm has also promoted three existing members of staff. More

Three KKR Representatives Join GfK Board

Apr 10 2017

GfK has appointed three new members to its Supervisory Board: Thomas Ebeling, Johannes P. Huth and Philipp Freise, following its agreement with investment group KKR which is now its partner in running the global group. They replace Peter Goldschmidt, Aliza Knox and Bruno Piace. More

Rapid Growth for Northern Powerhouse ResearchBods

Apr 10 2017

Leeds, UK-based agency ResearchBods has added ten new 'Bods' to its staff so far in 2017, growing all departments in response to new contract wins. It has also promoted Tabita Razalia to Head of Project Management. More

FreshMinds Ramps Up London Team

Apr 7 2017

In the UK, full service insight and innovation consultancy FreshMinds has appointed four new members of staff at its London-based offices. It has also promoted Steven Martin, James Wallis and Sofia Savage to Senior Consultant. More

GfK's Dailey Joins M Science as Head of Corporate IS

Apr 7 2017

In New York, former GfK COO Tom Dailey has joined financial sector research and analytics specialist M Science, as Head of Corporate Information Services. More

GfK's Stillwell Launches InsightB2B

Apr 6 2017

In the UK, former GfK director Andy Stillwell has launched a specialist business-to-business market research agency called InsightB2B, which will integrate market data with analysis of buyer behaviour. More

Cello Health Insight US Names New Senior Team

Apr 6 2017

Kathryn Gallant has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive of Cello Health Insight US, and Angie Wheeler to that of President USA. In addition Justine Trinidad, Ed Geiselhart and Kaity Arctander have joined the firm's client facing team. More

Cint Hires from Nasdaq for Global HR Officer Role

Apr 6 2017

Research technology and panel exchange operator Cint has hired former Nasdaq director Johanna Isander for a newly created position, Chief Human Resources Officer, supporting its global growth and talent management initiatives. More

Self-Service MR Product Platform Rolls Out

Apr 6 2017

In the UK, iCube Marketing founders Chris Horne and Mike Heisig have launched an online self-service MR platform called researchengine.org, offering users access to 'ready to use' products which deliver insights at speed. More

Product Development Consultancy Launches

Apr 3 2017

In the UK, former FreshMinds Head of Digital Innovation Chris Leo has launched a digital product consultancy, Pivot. More

Creston Chief Exec Brien Resigns

Mar 30 2017

After twelve years at marcoms holding company Creston, Barrie Brien has decided to step down from his role as Group CEO, to seek 'new challenges'. The Board will continue to be chaired by former Havas CEO Iain Ferguson. More

Wagstaff Named MD at Cambridge Market Research

Mar 30 2017

In the UK, former YouGov Head of Research Michael Wagstaff is joining full service agency Cambridge Market Research as Managing Director on 1st April. He will replace Paul Beresford, who becomes company Chairman. More

infas Launches Full Service Agency in Germany

Mar 29 2017

In Germany, social research group infas Holding AG has set up a full-service agency called infas quo, offering strategic management consulting based on market research. The business will be led by former GfK exec Karsten John, who is also a previous infas employee. More

Research Now Adds Four to Ad & Audience Team

Mar 29 2017

In the US, digital data collection specialist Research Now has added four new members to its Advertising & Audience team, including former Twitter exec Heather O'Shea who joins as Vice President of Global Research. More

Toluna Hires Rampuria to Lead Business Development

Mar 28 2017

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has hired Jay Rampuria to lead global business development for both itself and parent company ITWP. More

Luker Takes Over Ipsos' Acquisition Programme

Mar 27 2017

Ipsos has promoted industry veteran Dean Luker to the role of Corporate Development Director, responsible for its acquisition programme in support of the company's overall strategy. He replaces Deputy CEO Carlos Harding, who passed away in December. More

IPG Mediabrands Names First Chief Data Officer

Mar 24 2017

Interpublic innovation arm IPG Mediabrands has appointed Arun Kumar as its first Chief Data & Marketing Technology Officer. He takes up the new position alongside his existing role managing global operations at sister company Cadreon, which focuses on data, tech, insights and activation. More

Cash Returns to Lightspeed Health

Mar 24 2017

In the US, Bill Cash has returned to WPP-owned Lightspeed Health as Director of Business Development, after nearly two years as a Consultant at Medefield. More

Innovation Specialist Nathan Baird Joins KPMG Aus

Mar 24 2017

Management consulting giant KPMG Australia has hired innovation specialist Nathan Baird as Customer and Operations Partner. More

MMRi Hires First Commercial Director

Mar 22 2017

In the UK, healthcare insight provider MMR International (MMRi) has appointed Colin Williams for the newly created role of Commercial Director. More

Cint Hires Former Yahoo! Exec as VP Partner Solutions

Mar 21 2017

In the US, research technology and panel exchange operator Cint has appointed former Yahoo! executive Michael Teng as Vice President of Partner Solutions in its Data & Technology business unit. More

CMI Hires Coke Man for Client Solutions Role

Mar 21 2017

Atlanta, GA-based, behavioral insights and consultancy firm CMI has appointed former Coca-Cola exec Steve Flynn as Vice President of Client Solutions, serving as the main contact for clients, while also cultivating new partnerships across the US. More

Beckon Adds New CEO as Founder Moves to Customer Focus

Mar 20 2017

US-based performance analytics company Beckon has appointed Bernardo de Albergaria as Chief Executive, allowing former CEO and co-founder Jennifer Zeszut to move to the role of Chief Customer Officer. More

Former Affectiva CEO Langeveld Joins Kantar

Mar 16 2017

In New York, Kantar has appointed former Affectiva CEO Nick Langeveld as EVP, Strategic Alliances, responsible for identifying, structuring and managing partnerships across the US. More

ORC Hires Alena Rossini as MD, Singapore

Mar 16 2017

ORC International has appointed former Kantar Group exec Alena Rossini as Managing Director, Singapore. More

Verve Expands in Romania

Mar 15 2017

London-based online community specialist Verve has relocated its Romanian office to larger premises, to accommodate its growing team. More

New CEO and Chairman for Lightspeed as Day Departs

Mar 14 2017

WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has promoted Caroline Frankum to Chief Executive Officer, replacing David Day who is leaving for a role in the UK Foreign Office. Nick Nyhan becomes Chairman. More

Market Research Society Names New President

Mar 14 2017

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has appointed Aviva Global Inclusion Director Jan Gooding as its new President. More

SHC Universal Promotes Patel to MD, Europe

Mar 14 2017

In London, healthcare data collection firm SHC Universal has promoted Niraj Patel to role of Managing Director Europe. More

SIGMA Marketing Insights Expands to Boston

Mar 14 2017

In the US, Rochester, NY-based big data analytics specialist SIGMA Marketing Insights has expanded to the Boston area, with the opening of an office in Rockland, MA. More

Last Leap Payment Gives Sorrell £41.6m

Mar 13 2017

Sir Martin Sorrell has cemented his place as comfortably the highest paid exec in the UK's FTSE 100 companies, securing just under £41.6m in this year's pay award under the now-expiring performance-related 'Leap' scheme. Then again, what's a pound worth nowadays? More

GfK Names New Chief Exec

Mar 10 2017

GfK has appointed consumer goods industry exec Peter Feld as its new Chief Executive Officer. His predecessor Matthias Hartmann resigned last August due to 'differing views' on the long-term direction of the business between himself and majority shareholder GfK Verein. More

Women In Research Hires First MD

Mar 9 2017

In the US, not-for-profit organization Women In Research (WIRe) has appointed former FocusVision exec Michelle Andre as its first Managing Director, responsible for organizational development and oversight, fundraising, marketing, and assisting with long-term planning. More

CoreLogic CEO Anand Nallathambi Dies

Mar 8 2017

Frank Martell has been named President and CEO of property information and analytics provider CoreLogic, following the unexpected death of Anand Nallathambi on March 2nd after a brief illness. He was 55 years of age. More

ARF Names New Chief Exec

Mar 7 2017

In New York, The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed Scott McDonald as President and CEO, replacing Gayle Fuguitt who left last October. More

New Viewing Facility for Manchester

Mar 6 2017

Chartered Accountant and investor Sarah Butler has opened a viewing facility, The Buzz Rooms, in Greater Manchester, UK. The new set-up is housed in the headquarters of Infinity Asset Management, of which she is a co-founder and partner. More

Angus Reid Sells Remaining Shares in Vision Critical

Mar 3 2017

Vancouver, Canada-based research community and survey technology specialist Vision Critical has sold a 'significant portion' of its shares to private equity firm W Capital Partners and existing shareholder Georgian Partners, for $76m. Reports say Angus Reid's share of the sale was $44m. More

Xaxis Hires New Leader for Global Products Unit

Mar 2 2017

WPP audience profiling and targeting division Xaxis has appointed Bob Walczak as EVP, Global Products, in charge of a new team overseeing product management, global partnerships and supply. More

Dexter Aims to Rebuild Trust with 'Culturise'

Mar 1 2017

Andy Dexter, the founder of Truth Consulting and Principal at innovation agency Neon & Vine, has set up a collaborative initiative called Culturise, to help businesses and brands re-establish trust, authenticity, and social and cultural relevance. More

Toluna Hires Kim-Hays to Build Up Community Panel

Mar 1 2017

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna is planning to increase the size of its respondent community by 20 per cent during the second half of 2017, and has hired Kyle Kim-Hays as EVP for Global Digital Marketing, responsible for the push. More

Strategy Analytics Adds UX Offer for Emerging Tech

Feb 27 2017

Technology consulting firm Strategy Analytics has restructured its User Experience Innovation Practice (UXIP) with the launch of a new service under the aegis of promoted Director Chris Schreiner. More

Obituary: Telmar Founder Stanley Federman

Feb 23 2017

Stanley Federman, the founder of media planning and targeting software company Telmar, passed away peacefully on February 17th in Jupiter, Florida. He was 78 years old. More

Focus Forward Strengthens Senior Team

Feb 22 2017

In the US, MR recruitment specialist Focus Forward has hired Andrew Postell for a newly created position, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. More

Circle Adds Cade and Wells to Management Board

Feb 21 2017

London-based B2B agency Circle Research has promoted Client Directors Graeme Cade and Chris Wells to its Management Board. More

Cunill to Lead Mobile, European Growth at Bilendi

Feb 20 2017

European sampling solutions provider Bilendi has appointed former Ipsos exec Daniel Cunill as UK Panels Director, leading the team and strengthening the UK and European offer. He will also lead development of the firm's mobile offering. More

Verve Promotes Fourteen in Romania and UK

Feb 20 2017

Online community specialist Verve has announced fourteen promotions in its teams in London, UK and Iasi, Romania. They include the promotions of Eugen Tuchendria and Tom Brand to Associate Director. More

Isentia Hires for Global Partnerships Role

Feb 17 2017

Australia-based media monitoring and intelligence group Isentia has appointed Petra Masinova as Global Director of Strategic Partnerships. More

Richard Jameson Joins Farming Specialist Kynetec

Feb 16 2017

Animal health and agriculture researcher Kynetec has appointed Richard Jameson to its leadership team as Executive Director of Global Custom Research. More

Bold Expansion Plan for Simon-Kucher

Feb 16 2017

Bonn, Germany-based pricing and strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has announced further rapid expansion, and an ambitious long-term growth target - aiming to double in size to 2,000 staff by 2023. More

Y&R Sets Up Business and Tech Practice

Feb 15 2017

WPP ad group Y&R has set up a technology and business division which will access group services such as B2B brand analysis from the BrandAsset Valuator, and a social media listening capability for insights on the behavior of business decision-makers. More

Liu Named CEO of New Ipsos China Region

Feb 9 2017

Ipsos has made changes to its Asia Pacific operations, with the news that its business in China will operate as a separate region, led by Lifeng Liu as Chairman and Chief Executive. More

Breaking Blue Opens Advanced Analytics Hub in London

Feb 9 2017

Cello-owned agency Breaking Blue Research has set up an Advanced Analytics team in London, led by Research Manager Dan Luca. More

Lightspeed Health Promotes for Global Ops Role

Feb 9 2017

In the UK, WPP-owned Lightspeed Health has promoted Mary Andrews to the role of Senior Vice President, Global Operations. More

WPP Launches Health and Wellness Company

Feb 7 2017

WPP has formed a new sub-holding company called WPP Health & Wellness, which will work with group companies such as Kantar, GroupM and Wunderman to use data to deliver behaviour change and better health outcomes. More

New Director for Cello Health Insight

Feb 7 2017

UK-based Cello Health Insight has appointed pharma sector veteran Claire Derbyshire as a Director in its European Client Services team. More

ANZ Bank Hires First Chief Data Officer

Feb 3 2017

In Sydney, former Woolworths exec Emma Gray has joined Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) as its first Chief Data Officer. More

Nielsen's Mackay-Sim Becomes ORC CMO

Feb 3 2017

In New York, full service agency ORC International has hired former Nielsen marketer Ana Mackay-Sim as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for overseeing brand and revenue-building marketing initiatives globally. More

Dapresy Promotes Osterberg to MD and Hires Beth Rounds

Feb 3 2017

MR presentation and reporting specialist Dapresy has promoted Fredrik Osterberg to the role of Managing Director, Europe, while appointing former Cambiar exec Beth Rounds as its Chief Marketing Officer. More

Toluna Hires and Moves Boost US and ANZ Teams

Feb 2 2017

In the US, Toluna has hired Marco Pasqualina as VP of Sales, and Mark Daniel as VP of Digital Solutions. In addition, Stephen Walker and Filippo Sablchiero have relocated from the UK, to take up business development roles in the Australia/New Zealand market. More

Lightspeed Health Hires Americas and EMEA Sales Leads

Feb 2 2017

Newly rebranded Lightspeed Health has appointed Matt Titus as Vice President, Business Development, Americas, while promoting Franco Esposito to the role of Head of Business Development, EMEA. More

GfK Opens 'Supercrunch' Marketing Data Analytics Unit

Feb 1 2017

GfK has launched a unit called Supercrunch, which will offer clients a new type of automated, user-defined analysis to support marketing decisions. The division will be led by Norbert Wirth, who previously served as the group's Global Head of Data and Science. More

New CEO for Confirmit as Hansen Steps Down

Feb 1 2017

Research software firm Confirmit has promoted CFO Ken Østreng to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Henning Hansen who, in his own words, has resigned to focus on other priorities, spend more time with his family, and 'start a new chapter'. More

ComRes Opens Employee Comms and Faith Research Units

Feb 1 2017

Polling and research specialist ComRes has opened a practice dedicated to helping organisations evaluate and develop internal comms and employee engagement strategies. The firm will also launch a Faith Research Centre later in the year, to improve understanding of religion and belief. More

Chime Hires Nine

Feb 1 2017

Chime Insight & Engagement Group has appointed nine new members of staff, including former Northstar Research exec Jack Miles as Insight Director, heading qual and quant projects across a range of sectors. More

Ipsos Hires Nielsen Veteran Amy Fenton as Second CMO

Jan 31 2017

Ipsos has appointed Nielsen's former Buy strategy leader Amy Fenton as Chief Marketing Officer in North America, overseeing all marketing, strategy, and communications in the US and Canada. She succeeds Jim Meyer, who was the firm's first ever CMO. More

Evalueserve Juggles Senior Team

Jan 31 2017

Marc Vollenweider, the co-founder and former CEO of research and analytics outsourcing firm Evalueserve, has moved to the role of Chief Strategist. He is replaced by Ashutosh Gupta and Ravi Mehrotra, who have been named co-CEOs. More

Burton-Taylor Acquired by Financial Firm

Jan 30 2017

Financial brokerage and FTSE 250 company TP ICAP has acquired assets of MR, analytics and business consulting firm Burton-Taylor International Consulting LLC, via its data & analytics division. Founder and Managing Partner Douglas Taylor will join TP ICAP. More

KJT Hires Former Nielsen Healthcare Director

Jan 27 2017

In the US, healthcare research specialist KJT Group has appointed former Nielsen exec Cindy McElroy as Research Director. More

Big Data Firm Datameer Adds Two to Senior Team

Jan 27 2017

Analytics firm Datameer has appointed George Shahid as Chief Financial Officer and Jeff Gallagher as SVP of Sales. More

True Influence Promotes Weiss to COO

Jan 26 2017

In the US, data technology company True Influence has promoted Craig Weiss to the role of Chief Operating Officer. More

Precision Opinion Grows Analytics and Consulting Team

Jan 25 2017

US-based Precision Opinion, which focuses on government and entertainment industry research, has expanded its Analytics and Consulting team with the appointment of Christopher Brogan as MD, and the promotion of Kevin Unter to Senior Director. More

Chakraborty to Head Ipsos India Public Affairs

Jan 24 2017

Ipsos has appointed former TNS director Parijat Chakraborty as Head of its Public Affairs business in India. He will be based out of the Gurgaon office and will report to Amit Adarkar, CEO for India. More

nuaxia Launches Healthcare Sector Survey Platform

Jan 24 2017

nuaxia, the new venture from former Synovate UK CEO Peter Chopra, has officially rolled out of stealth with the launch of a short multimedia survey platform for healthcare professionals. More

US Expansion for Incite

Jan 23 2017

UK consumer and MR consultancy Incite has relocated Principals Jenni Forbes and John Tearle from its London HQ to its office in San Francisco. The firm has also hired Caroline Aulis in its New York office, which will move to larger premises by the end of the first quarter. More

MSI Promotes Hartley as Malarkey Retires

Jan 20 2017

In Detroit, full service agency Market Strategies International (MSI) has promoted Paul Hartley to SVP, MD of the Technology and Telecommunications division, replacing Jean Malarkey who recently announced her retirement. Separately, Leigh Admirand has joined the team at SVP level. More

Dentsu Names New CEO Following Employee Suicide

Jan 19 2017

In Tokyo, marcoms network Dentsu has promoted Toshihiro Yamamoto to the role of President and CEO, following the departure of Tadashi Ishii, who resigned in December following a scandal over an employee's 'death by overwork'. More

Steinberg to Lead Global Sales for 20|20 Research

Jan 17 2017

Nashville, Tennessee-based MR technology and services firm 20|20 Research has appointed former iModerate exec Michael Steinberg to lead global sales. More

Former Lightspeed Director Joins DIY Provider AYTM

Jan 17 2017

Former Lightspeed Research director Mike MacLeod has joined DIY online survey service AYTM as Director of Business Development, based in San Francisco. More

Moon Alights from GfK

Jan 16 2017

After more than 39 years at NOP and GfK, almost all of them spent running the Social Research department, Nick Moon has left the global group and will offer his services as a consultant, under the name of Moonlight Research. More

Simon-Kucher Revenue Up 16 in '16

Jan 16 2017

Pricing and strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has detailed another year of rapid growth, with revenue up sixteen percent to EUR 241m, and says it plans to grow both headcount and revenue in double figures in the coming year. US growth led the way with turnover up 30 percent. More

comScore Names New Legal Chief as Lin Departs

Jan 13 2017

Media measurement firm comScore has appointed Carol DiBattiste as 'General Counsel & Chief Privacy and People Officer'. She will join the company on January 23rd, succeeding Chris Lin. More

New Director for Strive

Jan 12 2017

London-based Strive Insight has appointed former Incite Marketing Planning exec Lucy Paxman as Client Director, with a remit to help grow the Financial Services practice. She also adds experience in the lifestyle and luxury goods sectors. More

Last is New MRII Board President

Jan 11 2017

In the US, the Board of the Market Research Institute International (MRII) has elected Sports and Leisure Research Group founder and President Jon Last as its President for 2017. He succeeds Lisa Courtade, Executive Director, Global Customer and Brand Insights at Merck. More

ComRes Hires CEO and Plans Two New Practices

Jan 9 2017

Westminster, London-based agency ComRes has appointed former Fujitsu executive Simon Carter as CEO, and says it will announce the launch of two new business practices later this month, a Faith Research Consultancy and an Internal Communications Practice. More

Merkle Execs Join Acxiom for New Global Data Team

Jan 9 2017

Acxiom has announced three hires in its Audience Solutions division, which it says will 'expand its global data curation and data activation reach'. Marc Fanelli joins as the unit's Group Vice President, and new VPs Chandos Quill and Karen Caulfield will work with him. All three worked previously at Merkle. More

ORC International Hires Director in Singapore

Jan 9 2017

ORC International has appointed Varna Arun, formerly of Frost & Sullivan, as Asia-Pacific Commercial Director based in Singapore. More

MRA and CASRO Become The Insights Association

Jan 6 2017

US market research associations CASRO and MRA have completed their merger, forming the Insights Association. More

Sheldrake Ducks Out of Perspective

Jan 6 2017

Founder Richard Sheldrake is leaving Perspective Research Services and its parent, BDRC Group, for 'personal lifestyle reasons'. More

Simon-Kucher Names Partner for UKI Business

Jan 5 2017

Global pricing strategy consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has appointed London and Yorkshire-based Dr. Peter Colman as a Partner, leading its Technology and Industrials business in the UK and Ireland. More

California's Field Research Closing

Jan 4 2017

Parent company Havas Advertising is to shutter California's Field Research, one of the USA's longest-established opinion pollsters. More

New Funds and Chairman for BI Firm Numetric

Jan 3 2017

In Utah, USA, Busines Intelligence provider Numetric aims to accelerate its expansion after securing $3.75m, including $1.5m in December from EPIC Ventures. It has also appointed Greg Butterfield as Chairman. More

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dec 23 2016

This is the last edition of Daily Research News for 2016. We wish all our readers, clients, contributors and friends around the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More

Obituary: Louis Harris

Dec 23 2016

Harris Poll creator Louis Harris died of heart problems on Saturday, at his home in Key West, Florida. He was 95 years old. More

Truven Exec Joins Healthcare Researcher InCrowd

Dec 20 2016

US healthcare researcher InCrowd has appointed former Truven Health Analytics exec Matthew Polletta as EVP of Sales. More

SurveyMonkey Trims in Australia, Plans Hires in Canada

Dec 19 2016

DIY survey firm SurveyMonkey is to downsize its Australian sales team, reports suggest, with six staff set to leave by March 2017. Meanwhile its base in Ottawa, Canada, is expected to adds dozens of new recruits during the year. More

Matta Departs comScore Board

Dec 19 2016

Former CEO and 16-year company veteran Serge Matta has resigned from the comScore board, effective immediately. More

Decision Analyst Sets Up Sampling Firm Symmetric

Dec 16 2016

US-based MR and consulting firm Decision Analyst has launched a new company called Symmetric, selling sample from its various consumer and b2b panels to both MR firms and end clients. More

Tom Markert Takes CEO Role at ORC International

Dec 15 2016

Full service agency ORC International has hired Nielsen veteran Tom Markert as Chief Executive Officer and Global Product Development Lead, based in its New York office. More

GlobaLexicon Opens Office in Chicago

Dec 15 2016

MR language and translation specialist GlobaLexicon has opened an office in Chicago, to extend coverage across all North American time zones and increase the capacity of its team following a number of client wins. More

Splunk Sets Up ANZ Headquarters

Dec 14 2016

US-based analytics software company Splunk has set up an Australia / New Zealand (ANZ) headquarters in Melbourne. More

Obituary: Carlos Harding, Deputy CEO of Ipsos

Dec 14 2016

Carlos Harding, the Deputy CEO of Ipsos, died suddenly of a heart attack last Friday morning. He was 69 years old. More

New Tool 'Proof' Measures Impact of Marketing

Dec 7 2016

In the US, marcoms professional Mark Stouse has launched a software platform called Proof, to measure the business impact of marketing and communications activities. More

Co-founder Magid Abraham Leaves comScore

Dec 6 2016

comScore co-founder Magid Abraham has resigned from the company's Board of Directors, to concentrate on his role as Executive Chairman of wearable technology developer APX Labs. More

Kantar TNS Bags Four MRS Awards

Dec 6 2016

Kantar TNS was one of the big winners at last night's MRS Awards, taking home the Grand Prix for Greatest Impact; the MRS/BIG Award for B2B Research, alongside digital data collection arm Lightspeed; and the awards for New Consumer Insights and Social Media Research (the latter with Unilever). More

Clarabridge Names New Leader

Dec 6 2016

In the US, analytics-based customer experience management (CEM) specialist Clarabridge has appointed Mark Bishof as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Yuchun Lee who will reassume his previous role as Executive Chairman of the Board. More

MRSS India Moves into Social Research

Dec 5 2016

MRSS India has added a Social Research Practice, and appointed former IMRB International Director Dr.Srikant Patel to lead it. More

Former Quintiles Chief Exec Tom Pike to Retire

Dec 5 2016

Former Quintiles CEO Tom Pike, who led the company through its recent mega-merger with IMS Health and is now the combined firm's Vice Chairman and President of R&D Solutions, is to retire. His replacement will be Richard Staub III, while Paul Spreen will rejoin as EVP and Chief Customer Officer. More

Cision Appoints Chief Data and Research Officer

Dec 1 2016

US media comms technology and analytics firm Cision has appointed David Barker as Chief Data and Research Officer, based in its NYC office. More

BDRC Hires Lead for New UX and Usability Division

Nov 30 2016

In London, full service researcher BDRC has appointed Andrew Lea as Experience Design Director, to launch and lead its new Digital User Experience (UX) and Usability division. More

HealthFocus President Barbara Katz to Retire

Nov 30 2016

Barbara Katz, President of US-based health and nutrition trends MR company HealthFocus International (HFI), is stepping down from the role at the end of the year, to be succeeded by General Manager Steve Walton. More

Spark Hires Stowe Boyd as Head of Research

Nov 30 2016

In the US, research, strategy and integrated marcoms agency Spark has appointed former Gigaom employee Stowe Boyd as Head of Research. More

GroupM Launch Combines 'All' Its Data

Nov 29 2016

WPP's media investment arm GroupM has brought together all its data, analytics and digital services in a new suite of products, [m]PLATFORM, creating what it claims is the ad industry's 'most powerful collection of data, technology and expertise for audience addressability'. More

GfK Names NA Leaders for Auto, Consumer and Tech

Nov 29 2016

GfK has appointed Dale Drerup as Automotive lead, June McPherson as Consumer team lead for North America, and Tom Neri - currently head of its Financial Services team in North America - as Technology Industry leader. More

Focus Pointe Hires Pam Maltby for Lead Bus Dev Role

Nov 29 2016

In the US, data collection specialist Focus Pointe Global (FPG) has hired industry veteran Pam Maltby as Chief Business Development Officer, focusing on client development, new areas of growth with an emphasis on expanded service offerings, and strategies built around emerging technologies. More

Cint Hires to Boost 'NextGen' Strategy

Nov 28 2016

Online insights exchange provider Cint has appointed Kevin Gianatiempo to spearhead strategic partnerships in North America as part of its 'NextGen' strategy. He will be based in the recently launched San Francisco office. More

Another Senior Hire for Growing Strive

Nov 25 2016

London-based Strive Insight has appointed Alex Webb as Client Director, its seventh employee, and says it is on course to more than double revenue this year. More

Joan Lewis Resigns as comScore Chair

Nov 24 2016

In the US, Joan Lewis has resigned from her role as Chair of comScore's Board, and has been replaced by former US Postmaster General William Henderson. More

Big Data Insight Firm Qrious Names New CEO

Nov 23 2016

In New Zealand, big data insights specialist Qrious has appointed David Leach as Chief Executive Officer, following the promotion of Ed Hyde to CEO of its parent company, Spark Ventures. More

New Venture for Vision Critical Founder

Nov 22 2016

Andrew Reid, the founder of Canadian research tech firm Vision Critical, has launched a company called VC LABS, to develop software which will extend the value of insight communities. He will be leaving Vision Critical's exec team, but will remain as a shareholder with a seat on its Board. More

IBM Watson Launches IoT Consulting Practice

Nov 21 2016

IBM Watson has launched a new Internet of Things (IoT) consulting service, staffed by 1,500 consultants, data scientists and design and security experts at its IoT headquarters in Munich, Germany and in eight other IoT centres in Asia, Europe and the Americas. More

Cicero Group Names New CEO

Nov 21 2016

US-based data analysis and consulting firm Cicero Group has promoted President and COO Trent Kaufman to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Randy Shumway. More

Senior Shuffle and Restructure for Quadrangle

Nov 21 2016

Quadrangle has undergone a restructure involving the promotion of Adrian Ward and Jenny Betteridge to Director roles, creating two client-facing teams, and re-defining the role of the partners with a focus on mentoring directors and supporting the teams. More

Simon-Kucher Names Sixteen New Partners

Nov 21 2016

German-based product, pricing and marketing strategy specialist Simon Kucher & Partners has named sixteen new partners, who will take up their new roles on January 1st. More

Beech and Baker Join Verve

Nov 17 2016

London-based online communities specialist Verve has brought in two more senior hires at headquarters: former Quadrangle exec Nick Baker joins as MD Research & Consulting, while Emma Beech leaves Lightspeed GMI to become the firm's new VP Operations Europe. More

Schlesinger Welcomes Back Longacre in VP Role

Nov 17 2016

Sarah Longacre has rejoined data collection specialist Schlesinger Associates as Vice President, Client Development, based in San Francisco. More

Ipsos Simplifies Ownership Structure

Nov 15 2016

Ipsos has announced changes in its ownership structure, designed to simplify it and ensure the company's independence over the long term - following the death in December 2014 of co-founder Jean-Marc Lech. More

GroupM Promotions Underline Research and Data Focus

Nov 15 2016

WPP media investment division GroupM has promoted researcher Lyle Schwartz to President of Investment, and moved former MediaCom NA CEO Phil Cowdell to head a new unit encompassing all the group's data-centric solutions. More

cg42 Promotes for Data and Analytics Lead

Nov 14 2016

New York-based management consultancy cg42 has promoted Director Andrés Suster to Partner, leading its Data and Analytics practice. More

Verve Hires in Chicago and Toronto

Nov 9 2016

UK-based online communities specialist Verve has appointed Marie Patenio as leader of its Chicago office, as Tim Martin returns to London from his secondment. The firm has also announced five further appointments in Chicago and Toronto. More

Merkle Hires GM for Media and Publisher Business

Nov 9 2016

In New York, data-driven consumer insights and analytics specialist Merkle has appointed former News Corp exec Charlie Weiss as General Manager, Media and Publisher Solutions. More

Firefish Launches Insight Comms and Activation Agency

Nov 8 2016

In London, independent agency Firefish has launched a specialist insight communications and activation agency called Insider, headed by John Sayers who previously led Firefilms, the firm's in-house insight film unit. More

Intouch Opens Decision Science Unit

Nov 4 2016

Pharma sector marketing agency Intouch Solutions had created a Decision Science unit and appointed five people to its analytics practice. More

CX Exec Jennifer Batley Returns to Walker Information

Nov 3 2016

In Canada, Jennifer Batley has returned to B2B customer experience (CX) consulting firm Walker Information as Senior Vice President, charged with providing strategic advice to clients. More

Lenati Hires Customer Insights and Analytics Directors

Nov 1 2016

In the US, Seattle, WA-based marketing and sales strategy consultancy Lenati has appointed David Dorrian as Director of Research, and Jonathan Adler as Director of Analytics. More

Research Now Hires Danzig to Lead Product Team

Nov 1 2016

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has appointed former Kantar Retail exec Mayer Danzig as SVP of Product Management, responsible for overseeing the Product team and helping define and develop the next generation of product offerings. More

Ventrica Expands Southend-on-Sea Contact Centre

Nov 1 2016

In the UK, Southend, Essex-based outsourced customer management services firm Ventrica has expanded its contact centre to 330 seats, and says it is planning to create 200 new jobs to meet both increased client demand and future expansion. More

Merkle Names Leader for Hi-Tech and B-to-B Practices

Oct 31 2016

In the US, data-driven CRM agency Merkle has appointed Michael McLaren as Executive Global Group Director for its High-Tech and B-to-B practices. More

BEAM Fieldwork Opens in Manchester

Oct 28 2016

Manchester, UK-based researcher Amy Middleton has launched a company called BEAM Fieldwork, providing a bespoke approach to fieldwork for research projects across the country. More

Mopinion Hires Seven for Euro, US Expansion

Oct 28 2016

Netherlands-based customer and employee feedback specialist Mopinion has expanded its Sales and Marketing teams with the appointment of seven new employees. More

IAB Hires Yahoo! Exec to Lead Data Center

Oct 28 2016

In New York, former Yahoo! exec Dennis Buchheim has joined the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) in the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Data and Ad Effectiveness, and General Manager of its Data Center of Excellence. More

Decision Resources Group Opens in Singapore

Oct 26 2016

US-based pharma researcher Decision Resources Group (DRG) has expanded to the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with the establishment of a consulting office in Singapore. More

FocusVision Hires and Promotes for EMEA and APAC Roles

Oct 26 2016

Research technology and services group FocusVision has appointed Zlatko Vucetic as Chief Commercial Officer of the EMEA and APAC regions; while promoting Oliver Brown to the role of Director of Client Services, EMEA. More

Delvinia Launches Custom Data Collection Arm

Oct 25 2016

Innovation business Delvinia, which owns a group of companies focused on data collection, has launched a division called DCS, which will create new ways to help marketers, researchers and business leaders collect, visualize and enable data. More

MARSC and MI Pro Merge to Form QuenchTec

Oct 24 2016

Research software firms MARSC and MI Pro have announced a merger, forming QuenchTec. The new company promises 'next generation insight tools' to give researchers more agile and automated insight processes. More

New Sales Leader for Research Now

Oct 24 2016

Digital data collection firm Research Now has appointed Tom Johnson - a veteran of IDC, SSI and gartner - as EVP of North American Sales, effective immediately. More

Change at the Top for Critical Mention

Oct 21 2016

Broadcast, online and social media analyst Critical Mention has named a new CEO, Don Yount, and announced management changes, accompanying 'significant growth' in its user base. More

Atipica Raises Funds, Hires SurveyMonkey Exec

Oct 20 2016

In the US, job matching and recruiting data specialist Atipica has raised $2m in a seed round of funding, which it will use to grow the business and support its machine learning algorithms. The firm has also hired former Survey Monkey exec Mike Sela as Chief Technology Officer. More

Connell Group Hires Healthcare Researcher David Farmer

Oct 20 2016

Chicago-based MR firm The Connell Group has hired healthcare researcher David Farmer as Director of Qualitative Research in its Healthcare and Life Sciences practice. More

More Survey News, More Ad Options on DRNO

Oct 19 2016

From today, DRNO will be adding a new section focusing on more news of actual surveys - from project wins to interesting fieldwork and results. See the link above for 'Survey Briefs'. We're also, for the first time, offering advertisers a chance to sit at the very top of the news email, for one day. More

Qualtrics Hires Microsoft Veteran as COO, as IPO Nears

Oct 18 2016

US-based survey technology firm Qualtrics has appointed Microsoft veteran Zig Serafin as Chief Operating Officer, leading operations in the run up to a planned IPO. More

Critical Mix Hires Research Now Exec Heather White

Oct 18 2016

Research Now veteran Heather White has joined US sampling and data collection provider Critical Mix, to lead expansion of its strategic partnerships and survey audience sources. More

Lightspeed Promotes for EMEA Leadership Roles

Oct 18 2016

WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has promoted Andrew Van Wezel to Vice President of Operations and Simon Buckley to Vice President of Sales, both within EMEA. More

ONS Appoints MD for New Data Science Campus

Oct 18 2016

In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has hired Tom Smith, co-founder of OCSI (Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion), as Managing Director of its newly launched Data Science Campus. He will take up the position in January. More

Shapiro+Raj Promotes Mueller to President

Oct 18 2016

In the US, research and insights firm Shapiro+Raj has promoted social scientist Margaret Mueller to the role of President. More

Former Kadence Execs Open Fieldwork Firm

Oct 17 2016

In London, former Kadence execs Paul Donnelly and Colm Russell have set up an international data collection agency called Dynamic Fieldwork. More

IAB Australia Welcomes Back Le Roy

Oct 17 2016

In Sydney, Gai Le Roy is re-joining the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) as Research Director on 1st November, to lead activities tracking media consumption changes and commercial measurement options, while championing the industry's adoption of cross media measurement. More

Botting Re-Joins MindMover as Commercial Director

Oct 17 2016

UK-based full service agency MindMover has appointed former employee Georgina Botting as Commercial Director, with a remit to help the business achieve future growth plans. More

Nursery Places for Six Researchers

Oct 13 2016

London-based agency The Nursery Research & Planning has added no fewer than six researchers since the beginning of October, with Alex Paterson, Jane Passey, Kate Benson and Sophie Marder starting out at the company and Kat Cunningham and Adam Staton returning. More

MR Translator Rolls Out Internship Programme

Oct 13 2016

UK-based market research translation and language services provider GlobaLexicon has expanded its internship programme, which has already brought no fewer than 50 interns to the company over three years. More

Canadian Fieldwork Firms Combine

Oct 12 2016

Canadian data collection company The Logit Group has acquired fieldwork firm Cido Research Americas, for an undisclosed sum. More

New Company Taps AI for Efficient Insights

Oct 12 2016

Australia-based former Y&R Chief Executive Jason Buckley has formed a new firm, ai.agency, combining creative expertise with artificial intelligence to devise 'engaging narratives' for clients without the need for traditional market research. More

Flamingo Health Division Launched

Oct 11 2016

Insight and brand strategy consultancy Flamingo has launched a new division dedicated to healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, and appointed former Hall and Partners exec Lee Gazey to lead it. More

PureSpectrum Sample Marketplace Launches

Oct 11 2016

In Westlake Village, California, former Cint US MD Michael McCrary has launched PureSpectrum, a new global marketplace for buyers and sellers of online sample. The company is backed by strategic investments from Research Now and Critical Mix. More

New Healthcare Researcher Uses 'Virtual Patients'

Oct 11 2016

New Jersey-based life science analytics and advisory firm KMK Consulting, Inc. has launched an independent subsidiary company, InTask, which will provide simulation platforms for use in healthcare market research. The first such tool, InTaskT, is available now and is targeted at healthcare professionals. More

Three New Employee-Owners at Directions

Oct 11 2016

Employee-owned US MR firm Directions Research has added another three owners from among its existing staff - Jeff Hunter, Aaron Gulley and Dan Argo. More

Mu Sigma Founder Takes CEO Reins from Ex-Wife

Oct 10 2016

Decision science and data analytics firm Mu Sigma is back under the control of founder Dhiraj Rajaram, following his divorce from former CEO Ambiga Subramanian earlier this year. More

IPG Mediabrands Launches Healix Healthcare Brand

Oct 7 2016

Interpublic's innovation arm IPG Mediabrands has created a global media intelligence brand called Healix, which will use proprietary analytics tools to support life sciences and healthcare clients. More

Dan Hess Returns to comScore

Oct 7 2016

Dan Hess has rejoined comScore after an eleven-year break, to take up the position of Head of Digital Audience and Advertising Products. More

French Customer Service Consultancy Opens in London

Oct 6 2016

Paris-based customer service consultancy Academie du Service has opened an office in London, led by co-founder and Partner Claire Bonniol. More

Symphony EYC Hires Sosa to Head Analytics

Oct 6 2016

In the US, customer insight specialist Symphony EYC has hired clientside analyst Adrian Sosa for the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Analytics, Americas. More

Former Focus Forward Execs Open MR Transcription Firm

Oct 5 2016

Elizabeth Granahan and Meghan Surdenas, who previously worked at MR recruitment specialist Focus Forward, have set up their own language services agency SyncScripts, offering translations and transcription from an office in Philadelphia. More

Tim Britton Leaves PwC to Join Springer Nature

Oct 5 2016

Tim Britton has left his role as Head of Strategy & Transformation for PwC's r2i global data research and insight centre, to take up the position of Managing Director of the Open Research Group at academic publishing company Springer Nature. More

Toluna Opens First Office in Brazil

Oct 5 2016

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has expanded its presence in Latin America through the opening of its first office in Brazil, led by Luca Bon as Sales Director. More

Next15 Launches New Data Collection Agency Viga

Oct 4 2016

In London, digital marcoms group Next15 has launched a data collection agency called Viga, led by former Research Now exec Lewis Reeves. More

Market Track Promotes Moore to CEO

Oct 4 2016

In the US, pricing intelligence specialist Market Track has promoted former Nielsen exec Dennis Moore to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing Wayne Mincey, who moves to the role of Executive Chairman. More

Big Sofa Hits the US with C-Suite Hire

Oct 3 2016

Steve Aukers, former CEO of research firm J. Reckner Associates, has joined UK-based video analytics firm Big Sofa as President & CEO, North America. More

Dentsu Aegis Moves Underline Commitment to Data

Oct 3 2016

Dentsu Aegis Network has spent an undisclosed sum to acquire French agency Wasabi Analytics, which measures online ad performance and will be added to the iProspect division. The latter also has a new President, while Dentsu Aegis has a new global data R&D center in Singapore. More

Populus Hires GfK Statistician Karsten Shaw

Oct 3 2016

UK research agency Populus has hired LSE lecturer and former GfK Director Karsten Shaw to head up the analytics division of its Business & Consumer Insight team. More

Fluidware Co-founder Leaves SurveyMonkey

Sep 30 2016

According to press reports, Aydin Mirzaee has left SurveyMonkey, two years after its acquisition of online survey and application review tools firm Fluidware, which he co-founded in 2008. His next career move is unknown. More

Rapid Expansion for Chime Team

Sep 28 2016

UK-based Chime Insight & Engagement has made more than two dozen new appointments across the business, including former Sainsbury's Customer Insight Manager Simon Rawlinson as Insight Director. More

Boxclever Launches Analytics Support Firm

Sep 28 2016

Leeds, UK-based full-service agency Boxclever has launched a new company called Whizzbox Analytics, providing a dedicated team of analysts who will work alongside agency clients at each stage of the research process. More

Zitter Names Monahan CEO as Founder Steps Down

Sep 27 2016

Life science intelligence firm Zitter Health Insights has announced that founder and CEO Mark Zitter will step down from the role and become Chairman, with current President John Monahan promoted to CEO from January 1st 2017. More

GfK's Earle Moves to ZappiStore

Sep 27 2016

Former GfK Director Babita Earle has joined research automation innovator ZappiStore as Global Accounts and Partnership Director. More

Kantar Unveils Public Policy, Services and Comms Brand

Sep 26 2016

WPP's Kantar has unveiled a new global operating brand, pooling expertise to offer advice on the delivery of public policy, services and communications. More

SSI Hires Jaeger-Wolfe as MD for Germany

Sep 26 2016

Research data solutions and technology firm SSI has appointed former Lightspeed exec Ute Jaeger-Wolfe as Managing Director for Germany. More

Former Redshift Execs Launch Sapio Research in London

Sep 23 2016

Redshift Research founders Jane Hales and Guy Washer have partnered with former colleagues Jessica Bunce and Andrew White, to set up a new London-based agency called Sapio Research. More

Double Helix Added to New McCann Health Consultancy

Sep 23 2016

Interpublic-owned marketing network McCann Health has launched a business called 'Consulting at McCann Health', which will offer market research through sister agency Double Helix, as well as services such as business strategy and development of digital solutions. More

Jennifer Carrea Named Lightspeed All Global CEO

Sep 22 2016

WPP's healthcare panel and patient community solutions provider Lightspeed All Global has appointed industry veteran Jennifer Carrea as Chief Executive Officer. She also joins the Lightspeed Board of Directors. More

GfK's Pam Armstrong Becomes Opinion Leader / CIE MD

Sep 22 2016

In London, Chime Insight & Engagement Group (CIE) has hired long-time GfK exec Pam Armstrong for the newly created role of Managing Director of its Opinion Leader and Chime Insight & Engagement businesses. More

MarketsandMarkets Launches North American HQ

Sep 22 2016

India-based market research agency MarketsandMarkets has launched a North American headquarters in Seattle, Washington, where it has hired a number of execs including Gartner veterans Dan Holmes and Frank Capovilla. More

Obituary: RS Consulting Co-founder Bryan Atkin

Sep 21 2016

Bryan Atkin, co-founder of UK research group RS Consulting, has died after a battle with leukaemia. He was 72. More

WPP Public Sector Group Opens in Singapore

Sep 21 2016

Marcoms giant WPP has launched its Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, to be led by Executive Director Cecilia Wong. More

i-view London Relocates, Promotes and Hires

Sep 16 2016

Viewing facility firm i-view London has moved to a new, larger purpose-built location on The Strand, where it has promoted Belma Lugic to the newly created role of Studio Director, and Sam Grey to Studio Manager. The firm has also made four new hires. More

ComRes Opens Office in Shanghai

Sep 15 2016

London-based polling and research specialist ComRes has opened an office in Shanghai, where it has appointed former Capita exec Marc Hardwick as Commercial Director. More

BBDO Hires Sankar-King as Head of Marketing Science

Sep 14 2016

Omnicom-owned ad agency BBDO has appointed former MEC digital analytics head Sharona Sankar-King for the newly created role of Head of Marketing Science, based in its New York office. More

Phoenix Hires Willard for New Client Advisors Team

Sep 14 2016

US research agency Phoenix Marketing International (PMI) has appointed financial services sector research veteran Mark Willard as Executive Vice President and Client Advisor in its newly launched Client Advisors team. More

Matta to Leave comScore

Sep 13 2016

comScore has announced in an SEC filing that former CEO Serge Matta will be leaving the business early next month. More

FreshMinds Boosts Senior London Team

Sep 13 2016

In the UK, insight and innovation consultancy FreshMinds has appointed Jason de Klerk as Head of Quantitative Research, Maeve O'Dwyer as a Senior Consultant, and James Wallis as a Consultant. The firm has also hired a number of Associates. More

Arno Hummerston Joins Lucid in UK

Sep 13 2016

Former GfK NOP leader Arno Hummerston has joined sampling automation provider Lucid as Vice President of Corporate Development, responsible for nurturing client, supplier and partner relationships from the firm's London office. More

New Office Gives Aquila Insight Space to Expand

Sep 12 2016

Edinburgh big data analytics firm Aquila Insight has geared up for further rapid expansion with a move to larger offices, still within the technology incubator Codebase on Lady Lawson Street. More

Goldenberg to Lead Clarion's Healthcare / Pharma Arm

Sep 9 2016

New York-based full-service agency Clarion Research has hired Double Helix US founder Jim Goldenberg as Executive Vice President, in charge of its Healthcare and Pharmaceutical division. More

SIS Expands Panels and Hires Two

Sep 9 2016

New York City-based full service agency SIS International Research has expanded a number of its B2B, healthcare and B2C panels. The firm has also appointed Gina Zaccheo as Director of Global Operations, and Troy Cole as a Project Manager. More

Bloomberg Media Names Global Head of Data and Insights

Sep 8 2016

Bloomberg Media has hired former Dentsu Aegis Network exec Michelle Lynn as Global Head of Data Science and Insights, responsible for leading initiatives, and managing Data and Research teams globally from its office in New York. More

Former Carlton TV Researcher Becomes iProspect UK CEO

Sep 8 2016

Marcoms group Dentsu Aegis Network has hired Stefan Bardega as UK Chief Executive of its digital marketing agency iProspect. He replaces Chris Whitelaw, who was promoted to the post of EMEA President and Global Commercial Director at the beginning of this year. More

FocusVision Promotes Baleva to Exec Management Team

Sep 8 2016

In the US, research technology and services group FocusVision has promoted Zhana Baleva to the role of Regional Head of EMEA, while also promoting three other members of staff. More

Rapid Expansion for MR Translation Firm GlobaLexicon

Sep 6 2016

MR language and translation specialist GlobaLexicon has reported its third consecutive year of over 50 percent revenue growth, and says it has increased its headcount from 39 to 61 in the past twelve months. More

FocusVision's Collins Settles on Big Sofa

Sep 5 2016

London-based Video data tech company Big Sofa has appointed former FocusVision EMEA MD Richard Collins to the newly created position of Chief Customer Officer, responsible for managing its global client base. More

'Juicy Effect' to Help Stressed-Out Researchers

Sep 5 2016

In Sydney, Australia, former 3 mobile and Yahoo!7 Insights specialist Sharon Keating has launched a company dedicated to improving the wellbeing and performance of execs, particularly in the market research industry. More

Senior Hire for Lithium Technologies

Sep 5 2016

Jim Cox has been hired as Lithium Technologies' new SVP and CFO. The role includes building on the multi-year financial strategy that supports Lithium's goals of strengthening its leadership position in the community market, while further growing its presence in the social media management space. More

Cargill Hires CMO Gitkin to Drive Customer Focus

Sep 2 2016

Family-owned agricultural and industrial commodities giant Cargill has appointed CPG veteran Chuck Gitkin in the newly created role of CMO of its North America protein business - with a remit to help shift its focus to a customer-centric, insight-based strategy. More

New Head for Healthcare Data Specialist Serum

Sep 2 2016

In the US, big data-driven healthcare marketing agency Serum has appointed Robert Grammatica as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, replacing Tom Reid who is remaining with the firm in a strategic advisory role. More

IMS-Quintiles Names Post-Merger Leadership Team

Sep 1 2016

In the US, pharma data giant IMS Health and healthcare consultancy Quintiles have confirmed details of the new senior management team to be established following their planned merger. More

Cint Moves Thornton to Head New SanFran Office

Sep 1 2016

Research technology and panel exchange operator Cint has opened an office in San Francisco; its fifth location in the US and second on the west coast. Deputy CEO Richard Thornton is relocating from London to head up the new office and build the team. More

Research Now Opens Gurgaon Office

Sep 1 2016

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has opened a new office in India, based in the Cyber City business hub in Gurgaon, near New Delhi. More

Dona Joins Product Development Specialist TRC

Aug 31 2016

In the US, former Ipsos/Nielsen exec Kevin Dona has joined product development and analytics specialist TRC Market Research as Senior Vice President. More

New Chairman for GfK Supervisory Board

Aug 25 2016

The Supervisory Board of GfK has elected Ralf Klein-Bölting as its new Chairman - he succeeds Dr. Arno Mahlert on September 13th. More

Funds and Senior Hire for Scalable Qual Firm Remesh

Aug 25 2016

In New York, AI-based market research software firm Remesh has closed a $1m angel investment round, with backers including Schlesinger Associates CEO Steve Schlesinger; and has appointed Matt Gershner as EVP of Sales & Marketing. More

NPD Merges Luxury Tracking into Softlines Business

Aug 23 2016

In the US, retail information firm the NPD Group is combining its luxury tracking services with its 'Softlines' unit, following the departure of luxury tracking President Fred Levin. More

Q Research Software Firm Hires Eight

Aug 23 2016

Numbers International, the home of brands Q Research Software and DataCracker, has appointed eight new members of staff at its offices in the US, UK and Australia. The firm is also planning to release a new data science platform. More

Target Data Hires for New Chief Strategy Officer Role

Aug 23 2016

Chicago-based marketing services firm Target Data has hired former Acxiom / Merkle exec Michael Mathias for the new role of Chief Strategy Officer, tasked with overseeing company strategy, sales and marketing and leading growth into new markets. More

Tableau Software Names New CEO

Aug 23 2016

Seattle-based big data visualization and analytics provider Tableau Software has appointed Adam Selipsky as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Christian Chabot who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. Several other senior moves have also been announced. More

Kantar's Imran Choudhary Joins GfK Tech Team

Aug 22 2016

In London, GfK has hired former Kantar Worldpanel exec Imran Choudhary for a newly created role, Key Account Director, Technology. More

Lux Research Names New CEO

Aug 18 2016

Emerging technology specialist Lux Research has appointed former Verisk Health CEO Mike Coyne as President and Chief Executive, based in its Boston headquarters. He succeeds Dennis Philbin, who has served in the role for more than eight years. More

Former GE Exec Launches Market Intelligence Service

Aug 16 2016

GE veteran Anoop Bhatia has launched a market intelligence company, Nowigence, offering real-time dashboard access to tailored, sector-based summaries of news culled from nearly three million news items each day. More

MARU/VCR&C Hires Sales Leader

Aug 16 2016

In Canada, communities and MR technology provider MARU/VCR&C has appointed Dean Devlin as SVP of Sales. More

FocusVision Promotes and Recruits in US

Aug 5 2016

Research technology and services group FocusVision has promoted Jonathan Tice to the role of SVP of North American Sales, while sensory research specialist Michael Kuehne joins as Senior Research Strategist. More

OnePoint Brings In TNS Veteran Carbone

Aug 2 2016

Mobile survey technology provider OnePoint Global has appointed former TNS North America Chief Financial Officer Rick Carbone as Corporate Advisor and interim CFO. More

Dub Hires in US and UK

Aug 2 2016

Online qual software and services provider Dub has appointed Simona Kats as Senior Research Consultant in the US, and Gareth Mellor as Marketing Manager in the UK. More

New Global Insights Leader for Hyatt Hotels

Aug 1 2016

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed former Kraft Foods insight exec Jen Acerra as Vice President, Global Brand Research and Insights, leading the group's global MR team. More

Walker Building New HQ

Jul 29 2016

In the US, B2B customer experience consulting firm Walker Information is spending $11m on building a new, 54,000-square-foot headquarters in Indianapolis, where it plans to hire additional staff and deliver an expanded range of services. The firm expects to complete the move by the end of 2017. More

Cello Health Insight Names Munro Joint Head of IQ

Jul 28 2016

London-based Cello Health Insight has appointed former Kantar Health exec Duncan Munro as Joint Head of 'IQ', its specialist quantitative research practice. More

DigitalMR Hires First Chief Technology Officer

Jul 26 2016

In London, tech market research company DigitalMR has appointed Maksim Sipos as its first Chief Technology Officer, responsible for the adaptation and technical delivery of its listening247 and communities247 tools, and its DIY software-as-a-service offering. More

Job Cuts Expected at Compete

Jul 25 2016

Around seventy staff are expected to lose their jobs at Boston-based web analyst Compete Inc., according to a statement from the company. More

Magid Abraham Steps Down as comScore Chairman

Jul 22 2016

comScore co-founder Magid Abraham has resigned as Executive Chairman of the Board, to focus on his new role as Executive Chairman of wearable technology developer APX Labs. He will remain on the comScore Board for the remainder of his term, which expires in 2018. More

ARF CEO Gayle Fuguitt to Leave in October

Jul 22 2016

Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) CEO and President Gayle Fuguitt has decided not to renew her contract when it expires, but will continue to lead the organization until the end of October. More

Usability247 Adds to Board

Jul 21 2016

In London, multi-platform usability testing specialist Usability247 has added Saul Annett as a new member of its Board, responsible for commercial and corporate social responsibility activities. More

IAB Chief Guy Phillipson to Leave in January

Jul 20 2016

In the UK, IAB Chief Executive Guy Phillipson is stepping down from the role next January, after twelve years heading the industry body. He says he plans to stay involved in the media sector through advisory and non-exec roles. More

Friend is New President of Market Research Council

Jul 19 2016

In New York, media and entertainment research veteran Bruce Friend has been named President of the Market Research Council (MRC). More

Boomtime Continues for Pricing Specialist Simon-Kucher

Jul 18 2016

German-based product, pricing and marketing consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has announced first half revenue of EUR 116 million, up nineteen percent versus the first half of 2015. More

Small Bonus for Sorrell

Jul 18 2016

WPP Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell, 71, and his wife Cristiana are expecting their first child together in November. More

Kantar Health Adds to Israeli Presence

Jul 18 2016

Kantar Health is expanding its presence in Israel, where it has named Kobi Sharon as Vice President, Client Consulting. The move reflects rapid growth in the country's hi-tech life sciences industry. More

ICM Direct Grows Data Services Team

Jul 18 2016

London-based data collection business ICM Direct has boosed its data services team with three new hires - Iulian Lincu, Kar-Hoo Lee and Vlad Stanculescu - and the promotion of Kumeshnie du Plessis to Data Services Manager. More

Neustar Hires Walmart's Data Chief

Jul 14 2016

In San Francisco, consumer data provider Neustar has hired former Walmart data scientist Venkat Achanta for a newly created role, Chief Data and Analytics Officer. More

Getty Images Creates Data and Insights Role

Jul 12 2016

In New York, stock photo agency Getty Images has hired former dunnhumby exec Andrew Hamilton for a newly created role, SVP of Data and Insights, responsible for the firm's overall data strategy and the application of customer insights across the business. More

FocusVision Names Lead Research Strategist

Jul 12 2016

In the US, research technology and services group FocusVision has appointed former Added Value SVP Zoë Dowling as Lead Research Strategist. More

Sermo's Laparra Becomes MD for Europe

Jul 11 2016

Healthcare research and online physician community Sermo has promoted Eva Laparra to the role of Managing Director of Europe. More

Neustar to Split, Rebrand Marketing / Data Unit

Jun 24 2016

Real-time information services provider Neustar, Inc. is to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its call routing services for telecom carriers from its marketing, security and data services. The latter will be rebranded. More

UK Launch for Dapresy

Jun 23 2016

MR presentation and visual analysis specialist Dapresy is opening a London office, its first in Britain, and has appointed Marc Chester as Director, UK. More

Wealth-X Founders Step Down

Jun 22 2016

The founders of wealth intelligence specialist Wealth-X are to step down in September 2016 from their roles as CEO and President. Chief Commercial Officer Marc Cohen and CFO Richard Green become Co-Presidents, while Prasanth Ramanand and Christine Noh join in senior roles. More

Spanish Perch for Qnary

Jun 21 2016

Reputation management technology company Qnary (pronounced 'Canary') has opened its first European offices in Madrid and Barcelona. More

Senior Hire and Promotions for FocusVision

Jun 21 2016

MR tech company FocusVision had appointed former Coca-Cola researcher Dave Singleton to its Board, and promoted Revelation founder Steve August to CMO and Decipher exec Braden Johnstone to SVP of Operations. More

Zogby and Sons Form New Consulting Firm

Jun 20 2016

US polling legend and author John Zogby has joined his sons Benjamin and Jeremy to form a new strategic planning and consulting firm, John Zogby Strategies, based in Utica, NY. More

ORC International Hires Financial Services Director

Jun 20 2016

In the UK, ORC International has appointed former Harris Interactive exec Phil Brooks in the newly created position of Financial Services Research Director. More

Myers Joins Board at Marketing Sciences

Jun 17 2016

In the UK, Creston-owned agency Marketing Sciences Unlimited has promoted neuroscience man Andy Myers to its Board. More

Flat Panel Display Analysts Launch New Firm

Jun 16 2016

Ross Young, the founder of flat panel research specialist DisplaySearch, and former LG Philips Display exec Bob O'Brien have set up a new market research firm called Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) in Austin, Texas. More

Cello Health Insight Boosts IQ Team

Jun 16 2016

London-based agency Cello Health Insight has hired former Ipsos exec Maria Eletskaya as a Director in its European quant research 'IQ' team. More

Forrester Veteran Named Shift*Base CEO

Jun 15 2016

London-based Shift*Base Research has appointed former Forrester Research veteran Christine Overby as Chief Executive Officer. More

OBE for Caroline Plumb

Jun 13 2016

Caroline Plumb, 37, founder and Executive Chair of research and consulting firm FreshMinds, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's 90th Birthday Honours list, for her services to Business and Charity. More

Commercial Vehicles Sector Gets New Research Body

Jun 10 2016

In the US, commercial vehicle association the HDMA has announced the setting up of a new research body as a successor to the Automotive Market Research Council, which was shuttered last December. Past AMRC Chair Adrian Ratza of Hino Trucks will chair the new body. More

A Third of WPP Shareholders Oppose Sorrell's £70m

Jun 9 2016

Around a third of WPP shareholders voted against CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's proposed £70m pay package at yesterday's annual general meeting in London. More

Tariq Mirza Leaves FocusVision

Jun 8 2016

Kinesis' European MD Tariq Mirza has left the business, following its recent takeover by US research technology and services group FocusVision. He is now looking for his next challenge. More

GDCC Hires Glanville as MD of New London CATI Centre

Jun 6 2016

Netherlands-based data collection firm GDCC has appointed Simon Glanville as Managing Director of its newly established 60-seat CATI facility in London. More

Senior Hire for RealityMine

Jun 6 2016

UK-based mobile research technology firm RealityMine has appointed Paul Street as Director, Global Research and Analytics in Toronto, Canada. More

MFour to Double Headcount

Jun 2 2016

US firm MFour Mobile says it is planning to double its headcount to more than 100 in the coming nine months. More

Freelancer Service SavitzConsulting Launches in US

Jun 2 2016

US-based MR agency Savitz Research has set up a new company called SavitzConsulting, which will match specialist freelance consultants with clients looking for help with research projects. More

Charterhouse Research Hires Two in City

Jun 2 2016

Financial services specialist Charterhouse Research has appointed former Clydesdale/Yorkshire Bank Head of Market Research Marta Kovacs as a Director, to help develop new multi-client studies and ad hoc research. The firm has also hired Helen Davey as Research Manager. More

ORC International Hires Asian Strategy Business Lead

Jun 1 2016

ORC International has appointed Bhavya Sehgal as Senior Vice President, Asia, to lead and expand its strategy business across the region. More

Lightspeed Hires Three for US Team

May 31 2016

In the US, WPP-owned digital data collection specialist Lightspeed has appointed Darren Magot as West Region Sales Vice President, while Mauricio Vasquez and Abbey Banegas join as Account Executives. More

WPP Names Tsou as plista AsiaPac Head

May 31 2016

WPP-owned digital ad targeting specialist plista has appointed long-time GroupM exec Serina Tsou as Head of its Asia Pacific region. More

IFF Research Hires Five in London

May 27 2016

London-based IFF Research has appointed Genna Kik as Associate Director and Catherine O'Driscoll as Senior Research Executive; while new graduates Poppy Curd, Leanne Buksztel and Naomi Morrice also join the team. More

Sample Solutions Forms New Management Team

May 27 2016

Rotterdam, Netherlands-based telephone sample and SMS survey specialist Sample Solutions has created a new management team by promoting Sebastian France to Head of Data, Daniel Boonman to Head of the Client Services division, and Vesna Markovska to Lead Developer. More

BritainThinks Hires to Expand Environmental Practice

May 27 2016

London-based opinion and behaviour specialist BritainThinks has appointed former Ipsos MORI Head of Environment Research Edward Langley as Research Director, to expand its own environmental practice. More

NatCen Names New Health Research Leaders

May 26 2016

London-based not-for-profit organisation NatCen has appointed Gillian Prior as Head of Health and Bio-Medical Surveys, while Fay Sullivan joins as Head of Health Policy Research. More

Alterline Appoints Health Research Head

May 26 2016

In the UK, Manchester-based research consultancy Alterline has appointed former National Osteoporosis Society exec Nina Copping as Head of Research (Health). More

New DIM Role for Kantar Australia / NZ CEO

May 25 2016

In Sydney, WPP AUNZ has appointed former Kantar Australia/New Zealand CEO Ben Dixon for the newly created role of CEO Data Investment Management. The business has also moved former Ogilvy PR Australia CEO Kieran Moore to CEO Public Relations and Public Affairs. More

Ignite Research Founder Mark Lloyd Joins SSI in NZ

May 20 2016

Research data solutions and technology firm SSI has appointed Ignite Research founder Mark Lloyd as Client and Business Development Manager for New Zealand. More

Key North American Hire for Research Partnership

May 20 2016

Healthcare specialist Research Partnership has appointed industry veteran Tom Nolte as Director, Head of Business Analytics for North America, based in its Philadelphia office. More

Attest Platform Launches with High Profile Advisors

May 19 2016

London-based 'high-volume' MR and consumer insights platform Attest has launched out of beta. The firm has also appointed former WPP executive Justin Cooke and former Which? Chairman Paddy Barwise to its Advisory Board. More

MRS Appoints Steering Group for Northern Ireland

May 19 2016

The Market Research Society (MRS) has a new regional network in Northern Ireland, and has selected a steering group to help support, promote, and protect market and social research across the country. More

Forrester Names Chief Consulting Officer

May 19 2016

In the US, IT industry researcher Forrester has appointed Mack Brothers as Chief Consulting Officer, in charge of its Global Consulting practice. More

Vision Critical Hires Product Innovation Leader

May 19 2016

Research community and survey technology specialist Vision Critical has hired veteran software exec Divesh Sisodraker for a newly created position, EVP of Product, responsible for guiding strategy in product management, marketing and user experience. More

FreshMinds CEO Caroline Plumb Names Successor

May 18 2016

London-based consultancy FreshMinds has promoted Catherine Crump to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Caroline Plumb who moves into the role of Executive Chair. More

WIRe Adds MRS and Kantar CEOs to Advisory Board

May 18 2016

Not-for-profit networking organization Women in Research (WIRe) has appointed Market Research Society CEO Jane Frost and Kantar Group CEO Eric Salama as new members of its Advisory Board. More

Lightspeed Hires Hall & Partners' Caroline Frankum

May 18 2016

WPP digital data collection firm Lightspeed Group has hired former Hall & Partners EMEA CEO Caroline Frankum with the same title, plus a seat on the Board. She will replace Martin Filtz, who moved into the post of CEO, Asia Pacific in January. More

comRes Hires Director to Focus on Employee Research

May 18 2016

London-based comRes has appointed Olly Wright as Research Director, to drive its corporate client portfolio with a specific focus on employee research. More

US Leader for Fast-Growing Black Swan

May 16 2016

London-based data science start-up Black Swan has appointed Jeff Headley, formerly Global Head of Personalisation at dunnhumby, as US Managing Director, based in its New York office. More

Merkle Hires Former Arbitron CEO Creamer

May 13 2016

US-based consumer insights and analytics specialist Merkle has appointed former Arbitron CEO Sean Creamer as EVP and Chief Financial Officer. More

Co-founder Phil Rushfirth Leaves KPMG Nunwood

May 12 2016

In the UK, customer experience management specialist KPMG Nunwood has promoted Tim Knight to the position of Managing Director, replacing co-founder Phil Rushfirth, who has left to 'pursue new interests'. More

Healthcare Specialist Just Worldwide Opens in Japan

May 12 2016

Healthcare fieldwork agency Just Worldwide has opened an office in Japan, adding to existing operations in the US, UK, Italy, Poland and Singapore. More

TechTarget Names CEO, Shifts Focus to Intent Data

May 10 2016

US technology publisher TechTarget has promoted COO Mike Cotoia to the role of Chief Executive Officer, as the firm shifts its focus to providing clients with subscribers' purchase intent data. He replaces Greg Strakosch, who moves to the role of Executive Chairman. More

Britain Thinks Hires Livermore to Build Consulting Offer

May 9 2016

London-based opinion and behaviour consultancy Britain Thinks has hired former Treasury and Prime Ministerial adviser Spencer Livermore as a Partner, with a remit to build a new strategy consulting offer for the firm. More

Research Runner Hires McCoy as Consulting Director

May 9 2016

British MR support services firm Research Runner has appointed former Mintel and YouGov researcher James McCoy as Consulting Director, with the aim of broadening its offering. More

Kantar Health Hires General Manager in China

May 5 2016

Kantar Health has appointed former Double Helix exec Diana Tan as General Manager, China, with a remit to introduce new approaches to physician and patient insights, based on the firm's proprietary digital and mobile methods. More

Gombert to Head IAB Tech Lab

May 4 2016

In the US, the IAB Technology Laboratory (IAB Tech Lab) has promoted Alanna Gombert to the position of General Manager, replacing founder Scott Cunningham who is leaving to work on projects in the commercial sector and offer consultancy services. More

Toluna Adds Twenty Percent to Headcount

May 3 2016

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has reported a 20 percent increase in staff numbers, supporting 'mass customer adoption of its digital research platform'. More

WPP Pondering Sorrell's Successor

May 3 2016

There may be no timescale set, but WPP has confirmed that it is beginning to think about who may eventually replace CEO Sir Martin Sorrell, including internal and external candidates. More

Growth and Senior Hire for Marketo

Apr 29 2016

Marketing software and solutions firms Marketo has announced first quarter revenue up 35% to $62.2m - with a slightly smaller net loss. The firm has also hired former IBM exec Shankar Venkataraman as Chief Scientist. More

Greenberg Hires to Boost Technology Coverage

Apr 29 2016

In the US, Greenberg Strategy has appointed former Microsoft exec Stephen Jensen in the role of Vice President, Strategy, with a focus on extending the Technology Practice. More

Denham Confirmed as UK's New Information Commissioner

Apr 28 2016

Another Canadian has taken a top UK public sector job - this time it's not the Bank of England, but the ICO. Elizabeth Denham, who currently holds a similar role in the province of British Columbia, has been approved by Parliament as the new data protection supremo. More

Ipsos Relaunches Business Consulting Unit in Aus

Apr 26 2016

In Australia, Ipsos has appointed Shaan Tainton as Head of its Business Consulting division, which it is relaunching in the country. More

Data Onboarding Firm LiveRamp Launches in Europe

Apr 26 2016

Acxiom subsidiary LiveRamp has expanded its data onboarding service to the UK, France and Canada. Last week the firm appointed Jeff Smith as its new CMO and teamed up with DigitasLBi. More

iModerate Boosts Client Development Team

Apr 26 2016

MR technology developer iModerate has added former Research Now exec Michael Steinberg, and NPD Group veteran Steve Dodge to its client development team. More

Mexico Office and Hire for B2B Advisor SiriusDecisions

Apr 25 2016

B2B research and advisory firm SiriusDecisions has opened a first office in Latin America, located in Mexico City, and appointed Paulo Kalapis as Mexico Country Manager. More

Rapid Growth for Translation Agency

Apr 25 2016

Translation service provider GlobaLexicon has hired ten new staff to strengthen its offer in market research and other sectors. The firm has also completed a rebrand. More

New COO for Data Firm Infutor

Apr 22 2016

In the US, on-demand consumer and business data provider Infutor Data Solutions has appointed Jeff Beard as Chief Operating Officer, to oversee and drive all product and marketing initiatives. More

WPP Names Xaxis UK MD

Apr 21 2016

WPP's audience profiling and targeting division Xaxis has appointed former GroupM exec Harry Harcus as Managing Director, UK. More

Bulletin Intelligence Hires to Expand Range of Services

Apr 20 2016

In the US, customized briefings provider Bulletin Intelligence has appointed John Shomaker as Senior Vice President of Data Services, with responsibility for expanding its portfolio of analytic and intelligence solutions. More

Changes for Kadence in London and Singapore

Apr 19 2016

Research consultancy Kadence International is relocating Singapore MD Greg Clayton back to the UK in May, to take up the role of Managing Director for UK/Europe. Replacing him in Singapore is Insight Director Phil Steggals, whose current position will be taken by Patrick Young. More

Workplace Specialist Hires Leader for New Services

Apr 19 2016

In the US, employee and workforce specialist Kenneth Matos has joined consulting firm Life Meets Work, to lead the development of a range of new custom research services. More

E-Tabs Hires Team Manager in London

Apr 19 2016

Reporting and analysis software firm E-Tabs has appointed Russ Budden as Consultant Team Manager in its London head office, from where he will coordinate the firm's global team of Client Consultants. More

Half BRIC Offices for Azure

Apr 18 2016

US-based data collection agency Azure Knowledge Corporation continues to expand with the launch of offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Moscow, Russia; and has appointed Danielle Ribeiro de Souza and Ernest Khodzhaev, respectively, to lead them. More

Publisher NAPCO Hires for New Research Offering

Apr 18 2016

Philadelphia-based b2b firm NAPCO Media has appointed a Director of Research, former Forrester analyst Nathan Safran, to lead a newly created market intelligence unit, NAPCO Research. More

Behaviour & Attitudes Shuffles Leadership Team

Apr 15 2016

Dublin, Ireland-based research agency Behaviour & Attitudes has promoted Luke Reaper to the position of Managing Director, replacing Ian McShane, who becomes Executive Chairman. More

Nepa Launches IPO, Adds Cint's Bo Mattsson to Board

Apr 14 2016

Stockholm-based brand tracking researcher Nepa has announced the launch of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to fund the global roll-out its ActionHub platform. Separately, Cint founder Bo Mattsson has joined Nepa's Board of Directors. More

Hogg Joins Lucid as EMEA MD

Apr 14 2016

US-based sampling automation provider Lucid has appointed former Research Now MD Ben Hogg as Managing Director, EMEA; while promoting Brett Schnittlich to the role of President and CTO, and Andy Ellis to Chief Operating Officer. More

Schlesinger Hires Mavretish for Interactive Arm

Apr 14 2016

US-based fieldwork firm Schlesinger Interactive has appointed former Instantly exec Alan Mavretish as Vice President, Client Development, based in the Pittsburgh, PA office. More

Focus Pointe Global Hires Napier to Head Bus Dev

Apr 13 2016

US data collection firm Focus Pointe Global has appointed industry veteran Todd Napier as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), to coordinate sales planning, program development, and national development across all its business sectors. More

Changes on GfK Supervisory Board

Apr 13 2016

GfK has announced a number of Supervisory Board member changes, which will come into effect at this year's Annual General Meeting on May 20th. More

Virtual Consultancy The Measurement Practice Launches

Apr 12 2016

In the UK, a team of five independent consultants has set up a 'virtual consultancy' called The Measurement Practice (TMP), to help in-house and agency comms teams maximise the insight and value from their communications research programmes. More

Arbittier Takes CEO Role at SHC Universal

Apr 12 2016

US-based data collection firm SHC Universal has promoted co-founder Jerry Arbittier to the role of Chief Executive Officer. He replaces fellow co-founder Michael Lefkowitz, who has held the CEO role for the past two years and is not working at SHC Universal at this time. More

TNS Names Clissold-Vasey COO

Apr 12 2016

In London, TNS has transferred Richard Clissold-Vasey to the role of Chief Operating Officer, with a place on the UK Board. More

Data Science at Heart of New OMG Network

Apr 11 2016

Media services division Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has unveiled a new data-driven marketing agency network, Hearts & Science; and appointed Scott Hagedorn - formerly Chief Executive of its analytics division Annalect - as its CEO. More

MEC Launches 'Wavemaker' Insight-Driven Content Unit

Apr 11 2016

WPP division MEC has launched a specialist content division, MEC Wavemaker, pulling together its diverse existing services in the area into one unit. The insight- and data-driven unit will operate initially in ten markets across Europe, Asia and the Americas, and will be led by MEC's global COO Alastair Aird. More

UKOM Hires Julie Forey as Director of Insight

Apr 8 2016

UKOM, the cross-industry organisation set up to oversee the measurement of online audiences, has appointed Microsoft veteran Julie Forey as its first Director of Insight. More

Black Swan Hires Turner to Establish Insights Team

Apr 7 2016

In London, predictive analytics specialist Black Swan Data has appointed former Edelman Berland COO James 'JT' Turner, to establish a new Insights division. More

SurveyMonkey Launches App Insights Product

Apr 6 2016

US-based DIY research company SurveyMonkey has launched a mobile app insights platform, providing app publishers with data on more than a thousand mobile apps ad well as the overall app economy. The launch follows the acquisition of app data start-up firm Renzu. More

Scionti Joins Cambiar to Lead New Tech Practice

Apr 6 2016

US-based MR and analytics industry management consulting firm Cambiar has announced the opening of a Technology and Analytics practice, operating from a new office in Palo Alto, CA and led by former GfK customer experience leader Richard Scionti. More

Leading Edge Forum Hires Gartner Veteran Dave Aron

Apr 6 2016

In London, global research and thought leadership community the Leading Edge Forum (LEF) has appointed Gartner veteran Dave Aron as Global Research Director. More

Cint Promotes Thornton to Deputy CEO

Apr 5 2016

Global panel marketplace provider Cint has promoted Richard Thornton to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. His remit includes driving corporate business development in future markets. More

Millward Brown Names New UK CEO

Apr 5 2016

Millward Brown has appointed former Warc CEO Louise Ainsworth as Chief Exec in the UK. She replaces UK MD Dale Beaton, who is transferring to the role of SVP Global Practice Lead. More

Former Hall & Partners Execs Launch New Agency

Apr 4 2016

Four former Hall & Partners execs have launched a new London-based qualitative agency called Compton+Dean, focusing on brand and communications research. More

FlexMR Hires Charles Pearson in Bus Dev Role

Mar 29 2016

In the UK, online research technology and services provider FlexMR has hired industry veteran Charles Pearson for the newly created role of SVP of Strategic Business Development, responsible for new business with end clients, agencies and consultancies globally. More

Cint Hires in Stockholm and London

Mar 29 2016

Global panel marketplace provider Cint has appointed Greg Dunbar as Vice President of Sales, EMEA, based in London, and Dag Magni as Chief Financial Officer, based in its Stockholm headquarters. More

Machine Learning Startup Opens in Australia

Mar 29 2016

Palo Alto, CA-based intelligent machine learning startup Adatos has opened an office in Australia, led by former AMAA Chief Executive Paul Dovas as Manager, and David Perez as Director for Australia and New Zealand. More

Marketing Sciences Unlimited Opens in London

Mar 24 2016

Winchester-based Marketing Sciences Unlimited has opened a London office, at the HQ of parent company Creston, in Soho. More

Digital Analytics Assoc Hires Full-Time Exec Director

Mar 18 2016

In the US, the Digital Analytics Association (DAA) has hired Marilee Yorchak as full-time Executive Director, with operational responsibility for all of its programs and activities, plus supervising staff and vendor relationships. More

SurveyMonkey Opens Asia Pac Regional Hub in Sydney

Mar 17 2016

DIY online survey platform SurveyMonkey has opened an APAC office in Sydney, Australia, with an initial staff of fifteen. More

Senior Promotion for Morpace in Asia Pacific

Mar 17 2016

Full service agency Morpace has promoted Bryan Krulikowski, VP of Automotive Diversified and Morpace Asia Pacific, to the role of Senior Vice President. More

WPP's Data Alliance Expands to Indonesia

Mar 16 2016

WPP's Data Alliance has expanded its reach to Jakarta, Indonesia, to meet demand from local agencies and clients - and has appointed Wijaya Santoso to lead it. More

Research Now Names New Leadership Team

Mar 16 2016

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has appointed former WPP exec Gary Laben as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Kurt Knapton who resigned last October. Meanwhile John Rothwell has added the title of President to his existing role as Chief Operating Officer. More

AI Specialists Launch Noodle Analytics

Mar 15 2016

A team of execs from IBM Watson, GE Digital, Infosys and MicroStrategy have launched a new enterprise artificial intelligence company called Noodle Analytics (Noodle.ai), with an undisclosed amount of backing from venture investment firm TPG Growth. More

Sorrell's 2015 Earnings 'Close to £70m'

Mar 14 2016

WPP Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell has received shares worth £60m, according to reports. With salary and annual bonuses the figure is 'likely to approach £70m'. The share award is triggered by the group's success in outperforming both its peers and the FTSE 100 over five years. More

Britton Takes Key Role in PwC Insight Division

Mar 14 2016

Former YouGov UK CEO Tim Britton is joining consultancy PwC to lead strategy and transformation in its r2i research and insight centre of excellence. More

FT Brings In Bunatyan for Increased Audience Reach

Mar 11 2016

In London, news publisher the Financial Times has appointed Sacha Bunatyan as Global B2C Marketing Director, responsible for expanding audience reach, reader engagement and paid-for readership numbers. More

Azure Knowledge Opens Office at London Bridge

Mar 11 2016

Research process outsourcing specialist Azure Knowledge Corporation has added an office in London, and says it plans further openings in Moscow, Sao Paulo and Shanghai. More

FocusVision Names Jamin Brazil as New CEO

Mar 9 2016

US-based research technology and services group FocusVision has appointed Decipher US co-founder Jamin Brazil as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Eric Grosgogeat who has stepped down to 'pursue other opportunities' after eight years in the role. More

Join the Dots Hires Three

Mar 8 2016

Manchester, UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots has appointed three new members of staff - Paul Das, Lindsay Hart and Bri McIntosh. More

Ebiquity Names Hussain UK Head of Digital Media

Mar 8 2016

Media and marketing insights firm Ebiquity has appointed Tim Hussain as UK Head of Digital Media, to help the company further develop digital measurement tools and techniques. More

Senior Hires for Clarabridge

Mar 7 2016

Analytics-based CEM specialist Clarabridge has announced two new hires, Ram Ramachandran as SVP of Engineering, and Ines Thornburg as SVP of Global Professional Services. More

One Hundred Jobs to Go at SurveyMonkey

Mar 2 2016

SurveyMonkey CEO Zander Lurie has announced in an internal memo that the company is making about 13 percent of its workforce - or around 100 of its 750 employees - redundant. More

Strive Hires Two from Incite

Mar 2 2016

In London, financial services and technology insights specialist Strive has appointed former Incite execs Mark Yeomans as a Director and Paul Whelan as Creative Director. More

Ameritest Names New President

Mar 1 2016

In Chicago, advertising research specialist Ameritest has hired Tom Palmer as President, replacing founder Chuck Young who will continue in his role as CEO. More

SurveyMonkey Promotes TechValidate Founders

Feb 29 2016

DIY online research software firm SurveyMonkey has added TechValidate co-founders Steve Norall and Brad O'Neill to its leadership team, effective immediately. Norall becomes SVP, SurveyMonkey for Business Product, and O'Neill SVP of Global Sales. More

Burke Inc. Names Thomas SVP, MD of Healthcare Arm

Feb 25 2016

In the US, full service marketing research and insight education agency Burke Inc. has promoted John Thomas to the position of Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Burke Healthcare. More

Harte Hanks Names New COO/CTO

Feb 19 2016

US-based direct marketing and targeting giant Harte Hanks has appointed Shirish Lal as its Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, to help lead the company's transformation to an analytics-driven, customer-centric marketing services business. More

IFF Research Hires Three in London

Feb 16 2016

London-based full service agency IFF Research has appointed Rowan Foster as Research Director in its Learning and Skills team, and Siv Svanaes as Senior Research Manager and Libby Eastwood as Research Manager in its Research team. More

Marketing Sciences Unlimited Hires Head of Qual

Feb 12 2016

In the UK, Marketing Sciences Unlimited has appointed Scott Harwood-Ramsay to head up its Qualitative Research team. More

AnalogFolk Opens Data Solutions Arm in London

Feb 11 2016

Digital marketing agency AnalogFolk has launched a global data solutions business, based in London, where it has appointed former Havas helia execs Ben Silcox as Chief Data Officer and Mark Barry as Head of Business Solutions. More

Culture Consultancy Launched in London

Feb 10 2016

In London, former Hall & Partners and Research Now exec Ashley Walker has launched a consulting firm, Culture Engineers, which will help clients develop their organisational culture as a principle source of competitive advantage. More

Asian Office for Booming Join the Dots

Feb 9 2016

Manchester-based agency Join the Dots has opened an office in Singapore, its first outside the UK. Karen Schofield, previously the company's Innovations Director, will head it up as MD, Singapore. More

Senior Hires for Booming Madison Logic

Feb 9 2016

NYC-based B2B targeting firm Madison Logic has announced a 72 percent annual rise in revenue, and the appointments of Greg Franczyk as CTO and Veracelle Vega as Vice President of Human Resources. More

Expanding Questback Looks to US

Feb 9 2016

Frank Møllerop, CEO of Enterprise Feedback Management specialist Questback is moving to work in the company's New York office this month, reflecting an increased focus on expansion in the US market. The firm says its enterprise revenues rose 40% in 2015. More

New Kantar Role Straddles TNS and Millward Brown

Feb 5 2016

Kantar has moved Adrian Gonzalez into a broader group role in charge of its Consumer Insights businesses - he was previously CEO of Millward Brown's Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific (AMAP) region. TNS APAC CEO Chris Riquier is among those leaving the business in the restructure. More

B2B Platform G2 Crowd Hires Chief Research Officer

Feb 5 2016

US-based business software review platform G2 Crowd has appointed software industry veteran Michael Fauscette as Chief Research Officer, with a focus on the strategic research, and the collection and application of data from B2B software users. More

Analytics Firm Cardinal Path Hires DAA Co-Founder

Feb 5 2016

In Chicago, data firm Cardinal Path has hired Digital Analytics Association (DAA) co-founder Andrew Edwards to lead its Business Intelligence unit. More

CMI Hires Healthcare and Life Science Leader

Feb 4 2016

In the US, full service research and consulting firm CMI has hired Wyndy Greene Smelser to lead its Healthcare and Life Sciences practice. More

Web Analytics Firm Decibel Opens Two US Offices

Feb 4 2016

UK-based web analytics platform Decibel Insight has expanded to the US with the opening of new offices in Boston, MA and Austin, TX. More

Lotame Hires Wesly in CMO Role

Feb 4 2016

US-based cross-screen data management platform (DMP) provider Lotame has hired Tremor Video's former Head of Market Strategy Doron Wesly as SVP of Marketing and CMO, heading up global marketing, communications, research and insights. More

UK Medical Field Specialist Opens Office in Serbia

Feb 3 2016

UK-based medical MR firm Field Scope International has opened an office in Belgrade, Serbia, from where it will provide respondent recruitment and telephone interviewing services. More

Mu Sigma Names New CEO

Feb 3 2016

Decision science and data analytics firm Mu Sigma has promoted Ambiga Dhiraj to the role of Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Dhiraj Rajaram, who will continue full-time with the company and retain the role of Chairman. More

UK Agency Populus Promotes Seven

Feb 3 2016

UK research agency Populus has promoted seven members of staff, including Laurence Stellings to the position of Director in its Reputation and Strategy division, and Daisy Powell-Chandler to Senior Consultant. More

NextON Services Expands to UAE

Feb 2 2016

New Delhi-based MR project management company NextON Services has opened an office in Ras al-Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). More

Schlesinger Merges Units

Feb 1 2016

International data collection group Schlesinger Associates has merged its Advisors division with MedQuery, the Chicago-based medical recruitment business it acquired in October. Chris Lee will lead the new unit as EVP. More

Annik Back in the UK

Feb 1 2016

Data and analytics solutions firm Annik has re-established itself in the UK with the launch of an office in Bracknell, Berkshire. Jonnie Prior joins to lead the office after twelve years at Microsoft UK. More

Elgie Takes Chairman's Role at Ad Tech Company

Feb 1 2016

Creston founder and former CEO Don Elgie has been appointed as Executive Chairman of digital ad platform provider Crossrider, replacing co-founder and CEO Koby Menachemi, who is leaving next month 'to pursue other opportunities'. More

ZappiStore Gears Up for New Phase with CMO Promotion

Feb 1 2016

MR app marketplace ZappiStore has promoted Christophe Ovaere to CMO, increasing his focus on the firm's brand, product marketing and key partner relations. More

B2B Intelligence Firm Artesian Opens in US

Feb 1 2016

Artesian Solutions, a UK-based provider of customer engagement and sales acceleration software, has opened its first overseas office, in Boston, MA, USA. Newly appointed VP of Sales Tom Beriau is joined in the US by co-founder Mike Blackadder, who will relocate. More

Former Diageo CEO Paul Walsh is New Chime Chairman

Jan 29 2016

UK marcoms group Chime Communications has appointed former Diageo CEO Paul Walsh as Chairman, replacing Lord Davies, who has stepped down following the firm's acquisition by WPP and buyout specialist Provident Equity Partners last summer. More

Schlesinger Names New COO and EVP, Interactive

Jan 29 2016

US-based fieldwork group Schlesinger Associates has promoted Jade Landfried to Chief Operating Officer, and Matt Campion to Executive Vice President of its Interactive division. More

Recruitment Firm Prime Insight Strengthens Team

Jan 27 2016

In the UK, MR and analytics staff recruitment consultancy Prime Insight has announced three appointments. Ed Binns and James Evans join the company, while Catherine Keeling has been promoted to Director for the UK and Europe. More

20|20 Research Names CEO for Tech Subsidiary

Jan 26 2016

In the US, research technology and services company, 20|20 Research has promoted Chief Innovation Officer Isaac Rogers to the CEO role in its tech subsidiary 20|20 Technology. More

On Device Promotes Kobeissi for New Global MD Role

Jan 26 2016

London-based mobile research and sample specialist On Device Research has promoted Nader Kobeissi to the newly created position of Global Managing Director. More

M3 Expands Global Team

Jan 25 2016

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 has announced a major expansion of its global MR team, with fourteen new staff added. They include Adam Wallace, as Director, Strategic Audience Recruitment; and Dan Lockwood and Jason Cammarata as VPs Market Research. More

Verve Appoints for Leeds Office, Promotes Twelve

Jan 25 2016

UK-based online communities specialist Verve has announced twelve promotions, and the appointment of Jodie Chamberlain as Research Manager in its recently-opened northern office. Existing staff Warren Lister, Olly Robinson and Ana Garcia all become Director / RDs. More

Toluna Opens First Office in Malaysia

Jan 22 2016

Online community and survey tech provider Toluna has expanded its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of its first office in Malaysia. The new operation will be led by Christine Tan, Senior Director, Southeast Asia. More

Paradigm Sample Hires NPD Group Veteran Michael Klotz

Jan 21 2016

US-based Paradigm Sample has appointed NPD Group veteran Michael Klotz as Vice President of Client Services. More

Kantar Health Ups Murino for New European CEO Role

Jan 20 2016

Kantar Health has promoted Michel Murino to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer for Europe. More

Obituary: Michael Kenyon

Jan 18 2016

Michael Kenyon, who died aged 72 in December after a long illness, spent nearly fifty years in the research industry and was MrWeb's Director of US Operations between 2003 and 2008, helping to establish the site and the Daily Research News service Stateside. More

New Office and Appointments for Health Fieldwork Firm

Jan 18 2016

Fieldwork specialist KeyQuest Health has moved into new UK headquarters in Richmond, Surrey. The firm has also appointed Vasilis Tzikas as a Project Co-ordinator in the UK, and promoted Kelly Bowe to Project Director in the US. More

Fieldwork International Hires Deputy Head

Jan 15 2016

In the UK, specialist healthcare data collection firm Fieldwork International has appointed Kerensa Bindoff as Deputy Head. More

SurveyMonkey Names Lurie CEO as Veghte Steps Down

Jan 14 2016

Palo Alto, CA-based DIY online survey platform SurveyMonkey has appointed Zander Lurie as its new Chief Executive Officer, less than six months after hiring former HP exec Bill Veghte to replace CEO Dave Goldberg, who died suddenly last May. More

Azure Names Rafal Gajdamowicz as European MD

Jan 14 2016

US-based data collection specialist Azure Knowledge Corporation has appointed former MRops MD and Ronin General Manager Rafal Gajdamowicz as Managing Director of its European business, based in London. More

GfK's Phil Bird Joins Sample Answers as MD

Jan 11 2016

UK-based sampling agency Sample Answers has appointed Phil Bird, previously DP Director and Head of Data Development and Delivery at GfK NOP, as its new Managing Director. More

Marotti to Lead Burke Client Services Function

Jan 8 2016

In the US, full service marketing research and insight education agency Burke Inc. has promoted Tara Marotti to the position of SVP, Head of Client Services, in charge of its entire Client Services function. More

GunderFish to Launch SME Predictive Analytics Division

Jan 7 2016

In the US, artificial intelligence (AI) app developer GunderFish is launching a Predictive Analytics division focused on start-ups and smaller businesses. More

MFour Hires Former Instantly VP Scott Worthge

Jan 7 2016

In the US, mobile research firm MFour Mobile has appointed former Instantly exec Scott Worthge as Senior Solutions Executive. More

Simpson Carpenter Hire Boosts Advanced Analytics

Jan 5 2016

UK-based full service research firm Simpson Carpenter has appointed former SKIM exec Debora Corfield as Research Director in its fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech division. More

Appointments Underline Rise of the CDO

Jan 4 2016

Public and private sector organisations are elevating the importance of data with the appointment of Chief Data Officers. Among others, December saw new CDOs at insurance group AXA and at the U.S. Marshals Service. More

Qubole Names First VP of Customer Success

Dec 24 2015

In the US, Data-as-a-Service company Qubole has appointed Jonathan Trail as its first Vice President of Customer Success, with a remit to help clients use the firm's offerings to drive successful business outcomes. More

ARF Hires Marketing Science and Neuroscience Experts

Dec 16 2015

In New York, The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed Augustine Fou as Chief Marketing Science Officer, and Manuel Garcia-Garcia as SVP, Research and Innovation: Global and Ad Effectiveness. More

Tapestry Research Hires Consumer Journey Head

Dec 16 2015

Tapestry Research has hired former Microsoft Thought Leadership exec Ivy Esquero, to lead its Consumer Journey practice. She will be based in SIngapore. More

Harris Interactive Expands Financial Services Team

Dec 16 2015

In Manchester, UK, Harris Interactive has appointed Scott Davidson as Financial Services Research Director, to lead on a number of accounts and assist with the growth and development of the division. More

Data Consultancy Unveiled in NYC

Dec 15 2015

In New York, a group of media, data and tech execs have officially launched Predict Ventures, a consultancy developing data products and services for the media and advertising industries. More

Lightspeed Moves Filz to Lead AsiaPac Business

Dec 15 2015

WPP-owned online panel provider Lightspeed has announced the promotion of Martin Filz to Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, effective January 1st, 2016. President and Global CEO David Day will temporarily take over Filz's former role as CEO for EMEA. More

Lotame Hires for Aggressive Expansion in AsiaPac

Dec 15 2015

Cross-screen data management platform provider Lotame has appointed Alex Sibois as Managing Director Asia Pacific, based in Singapore and with a seat on the executive leadership team. More

Launch for New BI Consultancy Antares

Dec 14 2015

In Philadelphia, two former employees of research operations provider MRops - Bob Hettel and Raina Friedman - have launched a new business intelligence firm, Antares Advisors. More

Harris Names New Head of Online Communities

Dec 10 2015

In London, Harris Interactive has appointed Sabrina Qureshi as Head of Online Communities, replacing Pete Cooke who has taken on the expanded role of Head of Digital. More

Piano to Lead HighPoint Analytics Practice

Dec 9 2015

In the US, life sciences and healthcare industry consultancy HighPoint has hired former Digitas Health exec Bret Piano to lead its Analytics practice. More

More Rapid Expansion for IFF

Dec 7 2015

London-based agency IFF Research has announced eight appointments and says it is gearing up for more recruitment in the New Year, to meet 'ambitious growth plans for 2016'. More

ZappiStore Hires Shacklock for Design Role

Dec 7 2015

UK-based MR app store ZappiStore has appointed Jamie Shacklock as Director of Research Architecture, to help drive strategic partnerships with research agencies and end-user brands. More

Research Now Promotes for Northern Europe Role

Dec 3 2015

In London, digital data collection specialist Research Now has promoted Aaron Simmons to the role of Senior Vice President, Northern Europe Client Development. More

Healthcare MR Firm Narrative Health Opens in New York

Dec 2 2015

UK-based healthcare market research specialist Narrative Health has opened a US office in New York, which will be established and led by former Cello Health Insight exec Avanti Ananthram. More

Aberdeen Group Hires Chief Data Officer

Dec 2 2015

Tech industry B2B data and insights provider Aberdeen Group has appointed Charlie Allieri as Chief Data Officer and MD of its office in San Diego, California. More

BOARD Invests in Spanish Subsidiary

Dec 1 2015

Business intelligence software provider BOARD International has set up a Spanish subsidiary, with a new team and office in Barcelona. More

Cohen to Lead Magna Global US

Dec 1 2015

In the US, David Cohen has been promoted to the role of President of Magna Global US, the intelligence and investment arm of IPG Mediabrands. He will take up the post in January. More

Join the Dots Ups Graduate Intake

Nov 30 2015

Manchester, UK-based research agency Join the Dots has taken on eight new graduates, the third wave of its annual Graduate Development Programme. It has also hired former TBWA exec Hollie Clark, who will design creative strategies for global brands. More

Simpson Carpenter Expands Pharma Division

Nov 30 2015

Daniel Blake has joined UK research provider Simpson Carpenter as an Associate Director in its fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech division; and says more hires are 'imminent' to enhance the expertise and specialisms in the pharma team. More

New Chairman for Indian Readership Body

Nov 25 2015

The Readership Studies Council of India (RSCI) has named GroupM CEO CVL Srinivas as its new Chairman for a two-year period. More

New Leader Named for Ipsos Connect MENA

Nov 24 2015

Ipsos has promoted Elie Aoun to the position of Chief Executive Officer of its Connect division in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). He will take up the post in January. More

BritainThinks Hires Former Tesco Director

Nov 23 2015

Katherine Edwards, a former Director at supermarket giant Tesco, has joined London-based insight consultancy BritainThinks in the new role of Director of Stakeholder Engagement. More

AYTM Hires Former MRIA President Janzen

Nov 23 2015

US-based DIY survey platform Ask Your Target market (AYTM) has appointed former Ipsos VP and MRIA President Sandy Janzen in the newly-created position of Director, Client Engagement. More

Product Advisor Hires Analytics and Research Director

Nov 20 2015

Product lifecycle consultancy Logic PD has hired former GfK and Smith-Dahmer exec Shawn Oreschnick as Director of Analytics and Research Services. More

COO Appointment for Fast-Growing Dapresy

Nov 19 2015

MR software provider Dapresy has named Alexander Skorka as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), adding to his responsibilities as MD for its DACH Region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). More

MediaMath Buys Out JV, Strengthens German Focus

Nov 18 2015

Data-based digital marketing firm MediaMath is buying out partner firm Swisscom from their joint venture programmatic ad solutions company Spree7. The latter's Berlin office will become MediaMath's regional hub for DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), and CEO Viktor Zawadzki its Regional Manager. More

New Division for Fast-Growing B2B International

Nov 17 2015

UK-based research agency B2B International has launched an advice and consultancy division, and says it is looking to accelerate its expansion. More

MFour Motoring with Hires and New Office

Nov 17 2015

MFour Mobile Research, creator of the Surveys On The Go app, has moved into its new headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and continued its rapid growth with appointments including former Ipsos exec Irene Manahan and Andrea Han from Added Value. More

Imperium Boosts Senior Team

Nov 16 2015

MR data quality and anti-fraud specialist Imperium has appointed Jennifer Weitz as VP, Business Development. Her fifteen years plus of online MR experience include time at SSI, Critical Mix and Greenfield Online. More

GfK to Sell Animal and Crop Health Division

Nov 13 2015

GfK has agreed to sell its global Animal and Crop Health division to a consortium comprising private equity investor Inflexion and the current management team led by Stephen Hearn. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. More

Quintiles Founder Dennis Gillings to Retire

Nov 13 2015

Dennis Gillings, the founder of US-based healthcare consultancy Quintiles is retiring as Executive Chairman of Quintiles Transnational Holdings at the end of this year, upon which former McDonald's Chairman Jack Greenberg will take over as Chairman of the Board. More

Future Thinking Names Head of Analytics for The Hub

Nov 13 2015

UK-based business intelligence specialist Future Thinking has appointed former 2CV exec Alex Lomizov to drive its advanced analytics business across all teams and locations, with the title of Head of Analytics. More

FocusVision Promotes Richard Collins to MD EMEA

Nov 12 2015

Research technology and services group FocusVision has promoted MD Richard Collins to the role of Managing Director for quant and qual solutions EMEA. He is based in London. More

Populus Brings In Newly Named Tory Peer

Nov 11 2015

Recently named Tory peer Lord Gilbert of Panteg is joining the Reputation and Strategy division of UK research agency Populus, as a Consultant helping to develop research-led campaigns for clients. More

Indian Pollsters to Set Up Industry Association

Nov 10 2015

A group of agencies in India are planning to set up a self-regulatory industry body, with the aim of improving standards in the way the country's polls are conducted. More

Arnold Worldwide Hires Strategy & Analytics Head

Nov 10 2015

US-based ad agency Arnold Worldwide has hired former McKinsey exec Nisha Dass to oversee its Business Strategy & Analytics team. More

Walsh to Leave IAB Australia after Just Six Months

Nov 5 2015

In Australia, digital publishing industry body the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has confirmed that its Director of Research Lisa Walsh will leave the organisation before the end of this year. More

Boxclever Hires Iain Stanfield for Senior Team Role

Nov 5 2015

In the UK, full service agency Boxclever has expanded its senior team with the appointment of former GfK and Nunwood exec Iain Stanfield as a Director. More

Ipsos' John Wright to Retire

Nov 4 2015

John Wright, SVP at Ipsos Public Affairs (Canada), is retiring from the company at the beginning of next year, to focus on publishing a book with the firm's CEO Darrell Bricker. More

Research Now Expands Ellis' Role as Markert Leaves

Nov 4 2015

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has announced that EVP Greg Ellis will take over responsibility for its North American sales from Tom Markert, who is leaving to pursue other business interests. More

JD Power Hires Leader for Insurance Division

Nov 4 2015

Global marketing information services firm JD Power has named Greg Hoeg Vice President of US Insurance Operations, with responsibility for syndicated research studies and consulting services. More

MARSC Promotes Allan Shaw to MD

Nov 4 2015

Surrey, UK-based sampling and panel management specialist MARSC has promoted Allan Shaw to Managing Director, responsible for all commercial, operational and business development activities. More

PRS Splits Qual and Quant Services

Nov 3 2015

In London, BDRC's telephone and online research agency Perspective Research Services (PRS) has split its qualitative and quantitative offerings to create two new divisions, and promoted Ger-Jan van der Maten and Tom Stacey to lead them. More

Virtual Incentives Hires for New West Coast Office

Nov 2 2015

Fishkill, NY-based Virtual Incentives has hired former FocusVision exec Michelle Andre as its first Vice President of Marketing, based in a new west coast office in Oregon. More

Heart+Mind Hires Maury Giles to Lead New Practice

Oct 30 2015

Washington, DC-based research and consulting company Heart+Mind Strategies has hired former Ipsos exec Maury Giles to establish a practice focused on system and decision mapping solutions for informing brand development. More

Macromill Hires Chief HR Officer and COO

Oct 29 2015

Consumer insights specialist Macromill has appointed Shinichiro Oka as Chief Human Resources Officer, based in Tokyo, while Mark Sidell joins the firm as Chief Operating Officer, based in the United States. More

The Sound Hires Nine

Oct 27 2015

Research and branding consultancy The Sound has appointed nine new members of staff across its offices on three continents. More

Hamilton-Clark to Advise Dubai Analytics Firm

Oct 27 2015

Dubai-based data science and analytics specialist Data'oro has appointed TNS veteran Steve Hamilton-Clark as a non-executive Advisor, helping to improve business performance for its clients. More

Dentsu Aegis' Columbus Sets Sail for Asia

Oct 26 2015

Marketing services giant Dentsu Aegis Network is expanding its digital performance agency Columbus, currently focused on Australia, into Asia, where it will operate in parallel with sister agency iProspect. More

Ops Veteran May Joins Ipsos-MORI from Kantar

Oct 26 2015

Ipsos MORI has appointed nineteen-year Kantar veteran Jeremy May as Senior Director in its face-to-face fieldwork operation. More

IBM Debuts 'Universal Behavior Exchange'

Oct 23 2015

IBM has introduced the 'Universal Behavior Exchange' (UBX), a service linking customer data from different sources to help marketers personalize the consumer experience. More

6sense Hires Former Airbnb / LinkedIn Data Scientist

Oct 23 2015

San Francisco-based predictive intelligence firm 6sense has hired former Airbnb and LinkedIn exec Chris Gutierrez as Chief Data Officer, leading its Data Science team. More

Change of Style for UK's Information Commissioner

Oct 20 2015

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is restructuring its leadership along more collective lines, as it both gears up for forthcoming changes in EU data protection law and reacts to recommendations in the high profile Leveson enquiry. More

New US Firm Offers Marketing Based on 'Agile' MR

Oct 20 2015

In Seattle, former Microsoft Director Jessica Jobes has launched a new marketing agency, OnTheGrid, LLC, which will offer inbound marketing services based on an understanding of customers derived from interviews. More

SHC Universal Strengthens Client Team

Oct 19 2015

US healthcare data collection firm SHC Universal has promoted Hilary Fischer to Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer after just two and a half months at the company. Sal Brucculeri moves up to EVP, Client Relationships and Sales Management while David Katz and Laurie Shapiro also join the function. More

Huang Rejoins comScore to Lead Greater China Growth

Oct 19 2015

comScore has appointed Xinyu Huang as SVP, Managing Director of Greater China, providing strategic leadership to strengthen the company's position in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. More

MR Recruiter Sarah Penny Launches New London Firm

Oct 15 2015

In the UK, market research recruitment consultant Sarah Penny has set up her own company, Penny Cross Recruitment Ltd. More

Research Now Seeks New President and CEO

Oct 14 2015

Digital data collection specialist Research Now is looking for a new President and CEO, following Kurt Knapton's decision to resign for personal reasons. He will remain on the Board of Directors once his successor has been identified. More

Unruly to Set Up Shop in Tokyo

Oct 14 2015

London-based video ad distribution and tracking platform Unruly is set to open an office In Tokyo as part of its global expansion plans. Separately, Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has appointed Unruly co-founder and CEO Sarah Wood as a technology ambassador for the city. More

TNS BMRB Hires Policy and Comms Directors

Oct 14 2015

In London, Kantar public sector division TNS BMRB has appointed Hazel Wilkinson and Sally Panayiotou as Directors in its Policy and Communications practices respectively. More

GfK Names Howitt for New UK Digital Lead Role

Oct 13 2015

In London, GfK has hires James Howitt for the newly created role of Digital Lead, UK, driving the promotion of its digital media research capabilities and solutions. More

Join the Dots Adds Five in Manchester

Oct 13 2015

Chris Haydon has re-joined Manchester, UK-based agency Join the Dots as Senior Research Director after a three-year stint in London. In addition, Benjamin Buckby joins as Research Manager, and Justine Colin, Martina Raviele and James Collinson as SREs. More

Bonamy Finch Launches Data Science Service

Oct 13 2015

Surrey, UK-based agency Bonamy Finch has put Deputy MD Paul Carney at the head of a new Data Science team, helping brands to analyse large volumes of data and draw insights from both existing datasets and new primary research. More

WPP Hires UK Government Comms Reformer for New Role

Oct 12 2015

WPP has appointed the UK government's Deputy Director of Communications Sean Larkins as Director of Consulting and Capability, leading a new consultancy offer within its Government & Public Sector Practice. More

Verve Appoints Eleven and Launches in Leeds

Oct 12 2015

In the UK, online communities specialist Verve has opened a Northern office in Leeds, and appointed Bryony Hughes to lead it. Ten more staff have also joined the company in its offices in London, Chicago and Iasi (Romania). More

MACROMILL-MetrixLab Names New CEO

Oct 8 2015

Online specialist MACROMILL-MetrixLab has appointed Scott Ernst as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Han De Groot, who will remain as a member of the Board and provide advice to the leadership team on portfolio choices and strategy. More

CSA Recruitment Closes

Oct 8 2015

UK-based MR staffing specialist CSA Recruitment has closed its doors for the last time after nearly twenty years serving the industry. Proprietors Caroline and Clive Warren will pursue business interests outside recruitment and the market research industry. More

WPP's Data Alliance Expands to India

Oct 8 2015

WPP's Data Alliance has expanded its reach to Mumbai, India, where it will draw on expertise from group companies to help clients activate eCommerce, mobile and social media data strategies. More

FACE Expands Teams in London and New York

Oct 8 2015

Cello-owned co-creation agency FACE has appointed six new consultants in New York and London, following several new clients wins in the digital sector. More

BritainThinks Hires Pitman to Build Charity Practice

Oct 7 2015

London-based opinion research specialist BritainThinks has appointed former Shelter exec Julia Pitman as Associate Director, tasked with building the firm's Charity practice. More

Kantar Names Efrain Ribeiro Chief Research Officer

Oct 6 2015

Kantar has moved Efrain Ribeiro into the role of company-wide Chief Research Officer, replacing Renee Smith who is leaving to join Colorado-based research company GutCheck (see today's DRNO). Ribeiro will take up the new role on November 1st. More

Online Community Specialist GutCheck Hires Renee Smith

Oct 6 2015

Former Kantar CRO Renee Smith has joined on-demand online community specialist GutCheck as Chief Research Officer. She will take up the role on October 19th. More

M3 Global Research Readies for Philadelphia Opening

Oct 6 2015

Healthcare fieldwork specialist M3 Global Research is opening its first studio in Philadelphia next January. The studio will provide a full-service research service for the healthcare community and the consumer goods sector. More

ZappiStore Hires in Singapore and US

Oct 6 2015

Online research 'app store' platform ZappiStore has appointed former Lightspeed GMI exec Roxan Toll as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing in Singapore; while Eileen Rozic joins in the US as Vice President of Sales, West Coast. More

Asian Expansion for Cint

Oct 5 2015

Global panel marketplace provider Cint has opened an office in Hong Kong, moved to larger premises in Tokyo, and appointed former Toluna MD James Rogers to lead its continued expansion in Asia as Regional Head of Supply Acquisition & APAC MD. More

NWC Founder Wayman Leaves ORC

Oct 5 2015

Asia / Pacific Managing Director Greg Wayman is to leave ORC International at the end of the year, and will be replaced by former Nielsen exec Oliver Rust, who joins on November 10th. More

Just Worldwide Hires Bj Kirschner in New York

Oct 1 2015

UK-based healthcare fieldwork agency Just Worldwide has appointed industry veteran Bj Kirschner as Director of Business Development, based in its New York office. More

WPP Government & Public Sector Arm Opens ANZ Hub

Sep 30 2015

WPP's Government & Public Sector practice has launched a 'hub' in Sydney, Australia, offering communications and research services for public sector clients in the ANZ region. More

BritainThinks Founders Appoint Former Colleague

Sep 30 2015

London-based opinion research specialist BritainThinks has appointed former Opinion Leader Research (OLR) exec Lucy Brady as Research Director. More

TNS Names Rayner Global Head of Comms Research

Sep 29 2015

In Sydney, TNS has promoted Anne Rayner to the newly created role of Global Head of Communications Research. More

Firefish Adds Director

Sep 28 2015

In London, independent agency Firefish has hired Steve Banks as a Qualitative Director focused on financial services. More

Board Changes at GfK

Sep 24 2015

GfK has announced that Debbie Pruent will retire at the end of December, and will be replaced by David Krajicek as Chief Commercial Officer for the Consumer Experiences sector. In addition, Alessandra Cama will take up the new role of Chief Operations Officer. More

INRIX Hires Former Vodafone Group Head of Analytics

Sep 24 2015

Transportation analytics specialist INRIX has appointed former Vodafone Group Head of Analytics Chris Handley, to lead the development of its 'movement analytics' capability. More

FreshMinds Hires Two

Sep 22 2015

London-based consultancy FreshMinds has appointed Drew Still as a Senior Consultant and Jade McMillan-Hainey as a Consultant. More

Verve Builds Team in Chicago

Sep 21 2015

London-based online community specialist Verve has opened an office in Chicago, supporting a new Fortune 50 client in the area; and has moved Tim Martin, VP Research & Consulting there with a remit to rapidly build a team. More

Former Nielsen Exec Istvan Hajnal joins GfK Belgium

Sep 21 2015

Former Nielsen exec Istvan Hajnal has joined GfK to lead its Marketing and Data Sciences team in Belgium. More

Civicom Marketing Research Opens in London

Sep 18 2015

US-based Civicom Marketing Research Services has opened an office in London, to support client qual research needs across the UK and EU. More

Former Greenfield Boss Wiltse to Lead FoodLogiQ

Sep 17 2015

In the US, former Greenfield Online CEO Dean Wiltse has become Chief Executive Officer of food traceability specialist FoodLogiQ. More

IBM Hires Former Thomas Cook CEO to Lead New IoT Unit

Sep 16 2015

IBM has hired former Thomas Cook CEO Harriet Green to lead its newly launched Internet of Things (IoT) business unit, which will bring together its strengths in big data, advanced analytics and cognitive computing. More

Vision Critical Names Head of Worldwide Sales

Sep 16 2015

Research community and survey tech firm Vision Critical has appointed software industry veteran George Skaryak as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales, responsible for leading the global sales team. More

FieldBox Appoints Phil Thorpe as MD

Sep 16 2015

Guildford, Surrey-based healthcare MR and fieldwork operations firm FieldBox has hired Phil Thorpe as its first Managing Director. More

New UK Agency Promises to Help 'Embed Insights'

Sep 14 2015

Two former eBay researchers, Nicolas Bulois and Barbara Langer, have set up a new agency, Insight Angels, offering 'flexible freelance support' to clients and agencies. More

WPP and Adobe Get Closer

Sep 11 2015

WPP has extended its strategic partnership with marketing software giant Adobe, to provide solutions to clients through six specialist WPP agencies called 'the WPP-Adobe Alliance'. Separately, WPP boss Sir Martin Sorrell has spoken about the 'very low standards' of some online audience measures, including Facebook's. More

British Brands Focus on Customer Experience, Analytics

Sep 11 2015

In the UK, two major brands have underlined their focus on customer experience - British Airways with an appointment and Morrisons via an announcement by the CEO; while a third, publisher Trinity Mirror, has raised eyebrows with a new analytics-led business approach. More

HP Boss Whitman Joins SurveyMonkey Board

Sep 11 2015

DIY online survey firm SurveyMonkey has added Meg Whitman, currently Chairman, President and CEO of computer giant HP, to a Board of Directors which already includes Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. More

First Chief Exec for UK Online Measurement Body

Sep 10 2015

British online audience measurement body UKOM has appointed Ian Dowds as its first CEO. More

Confirmit Launches in Aus, Bows Location-Based Solution

Sep 10 2015

Research software firm Confirmit has developed a location and beacon triggering solution, to help clients understand 'in-the-moment' customer behaviour. The company has also ammounced its official launch in Australia. More

Lightspeed Strengthens QuestionArts Team, Rolls Out

Sep 10 2015

Online research company Lightspeed GMI has announced a global roll-out for its survey programming platform, QuestionArts, backed by a newly strengthened leadership team. More

Norstat Names New Norway MD

Sep 8 2015

Fieldwork services group Norstat has appointed digital media industry consultant Nina Kulås as the Managing Director of Norstat Norway. She replaces Hans Peter Wøien, who has become Managing Director / Partner at research advisory company Barcode Intelligence. More

Ogilvy PR Appoints Research Leader

Sep 7 2015

Kerry Sette has joined Ogilvy Public Relations (Ogilvy PR) as EVP / Research Director of its Research Group, based in New York. More

Mike Roderick Joins Prescient

Sep 7 2015

B2B veteran Mike Roderick has joined Clerkenwell, London-based Prescient as Research Director, tasked with expanding its work in the financial sector. More

DigitasLBi Hires NA Chief Strategy Officer

Sep 4 2015

In New York, Publicis digital arm DigitasLBi has appointed Alvaro Cabrera as Chief Strategy Officer for North America. More

FT Names First Chief Data Officer

Sep 3 2015

The UK's Financial Times (FT) has promoted Tom Betts for the new role of Chief Data Officer. He also joins the publisher's Executive Board, which oversees its global strategy and performance. More

Dipsticks Research Boosts Leadership Team

Sep 3 2015

In the UK, Dipsticks Research has promoted Judith Welford to the role of Head of Brand and Communications Research; and has appointed Steve Gray to oversee its FMCG Insights arm, and Paul Stallard as a Non-Executive Director. More

New UK MR Recruiter Launches

Sep 1 2015

In the UK, specialist MR staff recruiters Bridget Barry and Stephanie Fairbank have set up a new agency, Pollen Recruitment, which launches today. They are immediately joined by James Handley, formerly of Kantar and Australia's Hudson Global Resources. More

IPG Mediabrands Hires Media Auditor Charles Godbold

Aug 28 2015

Interpublic division IPG Mediabrands has hired media auditor Charles Godbold for the newly created role of Global Director of Media Intelligence Systems. He will take up the post in October, after relocating from Sydney, Australia to London. More

iCrossing Names UK CEO

Aug 27 2015

In London, digital marketing agency and online buzz measurement specialist iCrossing has promoted Chief Strategy Officer Mark Iremonger to the role of UK CEO, replacing Paul Doleman who is leaving the business. More

New Analytics Firm Offers Expert Support

Aug 24 2015

In the US, The Modellers co-founder Dr. Chris Diener has returned to his roots with a new company, The Analytics Team, offering a 'pure' analytics service model to clients in internal and external MR teams. More

Cornelius Takes Senior Role at Ebiquity Aus/NZ

Aug 21 2015

Media and marketing insights firm Ebiquity has appointed former Nielsen MD Peter Cornelius as Director of Client Service - Media for Australia and New Zealand. More

Opinium Research Names Technology Head

Aug 19 2015

London-based full service agency Opinium Research has hired former Millward Brown exec James Sweatman to head its Technology division. More

SurveyMonkey Plans HQ Move to San Mateo

Aug 18 2015

In California, online DIY research specialist SurveyMonkey is planning to relocate its headquarters from Silicon Valley's Palo Alto to the new Bay Meadows development in San Mateo. More

Qualtrics Hires for Northern European Push

Aug 18 2015

In London, DIY survey software firm Qualtrics has appointed Ian McVey as Head of Enterprise Sales for Northern Europe, responsible for setting up and staffing the business in the UK. More

BDRC Brings In Small for Hotels and Hospitality Team

Aug 18 2015

UK-based full service researcher BDRC Continental has appointed former Nationwide Building Society events leader Karen Small as Client Services Manager for its Hotels and Hospitality research team, tasked with expanding its VenueVerdict customer experience offering. More

Singapore, Chinese Partners Spin Off Big Data Firm

Aug 17 2015

A new big data analytics company, 6Estates, is the latest company to launch as a spin-off from a research centre established by partner universities in Singapore and China. More

Round Trip for Cambiar's Marketing Guru

Aug 17 2015

In the US, MR and analytics industry management consulting firm Cambiar has reappointed Beth Rounds as a Partner in the firm after a two-year gap, during which she served as COO of Atlanta-based Cambiar client CMI Research. More

Lightspeed All Global Hires Bus Dev Leader

Aug 17 2015

Healthcare panel and community solutions provider Lightspeed All Global has appointed Marie Fortier as Director, Business Development. More

DataMentors Follows Merger with Senior Hire

Aug 14 2015

A week after merging with marketing data and services provider Relevate, US-based marketing data firm DataMentors has appointed former Fidelity Investments and OMD exec Jim Champlin as Senior Vice President, Client Services. More

Needell is New MD for Ipsos MORI Marketing

Aug 13 2015

Ipsos MORI has appointed former Kantar Health MD Jim Needell as Managing Director, Marketing. More

Waters to Lead West Coast Office for Incite

Aug 12 2015

UK-based full service researcher Incite has opened an office in San Francisco and appointed Kevin Waters as its Managing Director. More

Full Launch for 'Small Data' Platform Findyr

Aug 12 2015

Findyr, a technology platform allowing companies rapid access to 'hyper-local micro data and content' from around the world, has launched out of beta. More

WPP Co-Locates Madrid Agencies

Aug 11 2015

Marcoms giant WPP is planning to bring together its agencies in eleven locations in Madrid, Spain, into the former Telefonica headquarters in the Chamberi neighbourhood of the city. The move brings more than 40 companies and around 2,500 people under one roof. More

Lightspeed GMI Hires for Senior BizDev Role

Aug 10 2015

In the US, WPP-owned online specialist Lightspeed GMI has appointed Michael Krameisen as Director of Business Development. He joins with more than 25 years' business development experience gained in the marketing research industry. More

Hires and Promotions for Bright Blue Research

Aug 5 2015

In the UK, full service market and social research agency Bright Blue Research has named Paul Cussell Head of Digital, and Kerry Robinson as Research and Digital Strategy Manager. The firm has also made a number of promotions and appointed graduate Sam Willcocks. More

QRS Expands with New Welwyn Office

Aug 4 2015

Hertfordshire, UK-based data collection agency QRS Market Research is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a move to larger offices in Welwyn Garden City, on Friday this week. More

IFF Celebrates Half Century with Hires and Promotions

Aug 4 2015

London-based IFF Research has announced five new hires - Sara Dobie and Sam Morris as SREs, graduate trainees Conor Healy and Jeffy Henderson, and Mark Lynch as Marketing Executive. Three employees are also promoted. More

Questback Hires for UK MR Push

Aug 4 2015

Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) software firm Questback has appointed Edward Chatham to lead the company's growth in the UK market research sector. More

Mustard Hires and Promotes in Manchester

Jul 31 2015

In the UK, full service agency Mustard has made four new appointments, and promoted Bethan Turner to Research Manager and Elizabeth Brierley to Senior Research Executive. More

Jason Solack to Lead Gongos Data Science Practice

Jul 29 2015

US research provider Gongos has named long-term employee Jason Solack as Vice President of its Data Science practice, O2 Integrated. The firm has also promoted Crystle Uyeda to the role of Director, Business Development. More

SHC Universal Creates Development and Acquisitions Role

Jul 29 2015

US data collection firm SHC Universal has appointed former Kantar senior exec Hilary Fischer as SVP - New Venture Acquisition. In this role, she will focus on global product development and corporate acquisitions, while expanding the business development team into Europe. More

RealtyTrac Names New CEO

Jul 28 2015

In the US, housing and property data specialist RealtyTrac has appointed Rob Barber as Chief Executive Officer for its data file licensing business, replacing Jamie Moyle who becomes Chair of the Board's Innovation Committee. More

Lindner Joins GfK MRI

Jul 27 2015

GfK has appointed media research veteran Gregg Lindner in the new position of EVP of Media Research at its consumer and media research company GfK MRI. More

Penn Schoen Berland Names Divisional CEOs

Jul 22 2015

WPP-owned market research and political polling specialist Penn Schoen Berland has named Curtis Freet and Jon Penn Chief Executive Officers in their respective units. More

Former Webtrends CEO to Head NTENT

Jul 22 2015

Former Webtrends CEO Dan Stickel has joined New York-based natural language processing company NTENT as Chief Exec, with an initial remit to lead the firm's expansion geographically and help further develop its technology. More

YouEye Ramps Up Research and Analytics Teams

Jul 22 2015

In the US, MR technology provider YouEye has hired former Ipsos neuroscience exec Naomi Grewal as Head of Research; John Ruiz as Vice President of Engineering; and Richard Clayton as Principal Software Architect. More

'Survey-Wall' Firm Survata Raises $6m

Jul 22 2015

San Francisco-based DIY consumer survey specialist Survata has raised $6m in a Series A round of funding, which will be used to improve its current offerings and build new products, and to hire new members of staff. More

TNS Expands Rutley's Social and Government Role

Jul 22 2015

In Australia, TNS has expanded Robyn Rutley's role to include oversight of its Social and Government teams in Sydney and Brisbane. More

Schlesinger Promotes for Top Online Qual Role

Jul 22 2015

US-based Schlesinger Associates has promoted Jason Horine to the role of Vice President Client Development, in charge of its Online Qualitative Solutions division. More

Nadal Leaves MDC Partners Following Expenses Scandal

Jul 21 2015

Miles Nadal, the Chairman & CEO of marcoms holding company MDC Partners, has left after being forced to repay nearly $12.5m in expenses, following an investigation by the SEC. He has been replaced by Scott Kauffman, who has served as Presiding Director since March 2012. More

Senior Bus Dev Hire for InCrowd

Jul 21 2015

US healthcare researcher InCrowd has appointed business development veteran Art McKee as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. More

Cello Health Insight Boosts 'IQ' Quant Team

Jul 20 2015

Cello Health Insight has strengthened its European quant research 'IQ' team with three appointments: Massimo Bufi joins as a Director level Senior Methodologist and Lisa Rollins as an RE; while Richard Kunzmann is promoted to Director. More

Timely European Office for Privacy Specialist

Jul 20 2015

Canada-based privacy specialist Nymity is to open a European headquarters in London, helping companies comply with fast-changing privacy and data protection laws including the upcoming and long-awaited / delayed EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). More

Markelytics Opens Middle East Office

Jul 16 2015

Research solutions and outsourcing firm Markelytics has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai, and appointed Vinod Rao to lead it as Director - Research & Business Development. More

Former Arbitron Man Replaces Ertugrul as Phorm CEO

Jul 15 2015

ISP-level ad targeting company Phorm has announced change at the top as it enters a new phase in its development. Out goes company founder and long-time CEO Kent Ertugrul, along with CFO Andy Croxson, and in comes former Arbitron exec Timothy Todd Smith as the new Chief Exec. More

MBO for Wales' Beaufort Research

Jul 15 2015

Welsh agency Beaufort Research has been bought by its management, with the help of a £220,000 loan from Finance Wales and funding from Bibby Financial Services. Directors and new owners Fiona McAllister and Chris Timmins have run the company since founder Peter Stolle retired in 2007. More

New President and COO for CMI

Jul 15 2015

Scott Layne, formerly President of The Marketing Workshop and Bellomy Research, has joined US-based research provider CMI as President and COO. More

FACE's Piers Leonard Dies

Jul 15 2015

Piers Leonard, Research Manager at social media research specialist FACE, has died after a battle with leukaemia. More

Fast-Growing DJS Hires Two, Promotes Four

Jul 15 2015

Cheshire, UK-based agency DJS Research has announced two new hires - Christine Scally and Holly Slater - and four promotions, strengthening its operations and research arms, and its focus on marcoms. More

Faulkner to Leave Ebiquity in Australia

Jul 13 2015

The founder of Australian media benchmarking company Faulkners Media Monitoring (FMM) has left Ebiquity, four years after selling his firm to the London-based information giant. Eric Faulkner says he has no immediate career plans other than possibly 'putting his feet up for a while'. More

Herreros Joins Analytics Firm Maitems as MD

Jul 13 2015

Healthcare research veteran Alberto Herreros has been appointed Managing Director of fast-growing strategic consulting and analytics company Maitems, with a remit to broaden its portfolio of clients in Europe and the US. More

Senior Researcher Quits Vodafone India

Jul 13 2015

Senior insight exec Ronita Mitra is leaving Vodafone India after two years, reports indicate. Her next destination is currently unknown. More

MSI Hires JD Power Veteran for Insurance Drive

Jul 10 2015

Full service agency Market Strategies International (MSI) has appointed JD Power and Associates veteran Jeremy Bowler as Senior Vice President of Research and Consulting in its Financial Services division, with a remit to grow its insurance sector offering. More

CIE Names Floyd McMillan MD in Australia

Jul 9 2015

Marcoms group Chime's Insight & Engagement (CIE) division has appointed Floyd McMillan as Managing Director of Australia, based in Sydney. More

Former Nielsen Exec to Lead Acxiom Marketing Services

Jul 9 2015

In the US, enterprise data and analytics software firm Acxiom has appointed former Nielsen exec Jeremy Allen as President of its $445m Marketing Services division. More

New CEO for Quantifind Insight Platform

Jul 9 2015

Menlo Park, CA-based big data insights platform Quantifind has appointed David Karnstedt as Chief Executive Officer, to lead the company's growth and oversee operations. He succeeds co-founder Ari Tuchman, who is taking on the role of President. More

in4mation insights Hires Marketing Performance Lead

Jul 9 2015

US-based MR and analytics provider in4mation insights has appointed marketing productivity analysis specialist E. Craig Stacey to lead its Marketing Performance Measurement Practice. More

Marketing Intelligence Platform DemandJump to Hire 80

Jul 8 2015

In the US, the partners behind marketing intelligence platform DemandJump are planning to create more than 80 new jobs in Hamilton County, Indiana between now and 2018. More

SurveyMonkey Names New CEO

Jul 7 2015

Online DIY research specialist SurveyMonkey has hired former HP exec Bill Veghte as Chief Executive Officer, following the sudden death of Dave Goldberg in May. The firm has also appointed Goldberg's widow, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, to its Board of Directors. More

McCallum Layton to Expand CATI Team

Jul 7 2015

Yorkshire-based full service research and marketing insight consultancy McCallum Layton plans to recruit at least twenty new members of staff for its CATI unit, following a major client win. More

Former Ipsos ASI CEO Becomes CMO for US and Canada

Jul 7 2015

Jim Meyer, former Ipsos ASI Chief Executive in North America, has moved into the newly created role of Ipsos' Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategy across the US and Canada. More

Simpson Carpenter Appoints Head of Digital

Jul 6 2015

UK research consultancy Simpson Carpenter has appointed former Cello Health Insight Director Dave Bostock as Head of Digital. More

New Americas Head for Gain Theory

Jul 3 2015

Long-time WPP exec Karen Kaufman has moved to a senior role in the group's new marketing foresight consultancy Gain Theory, launched in April. She takes the new title of Managing Partner, Client Development for NA and LATAM. More

LiveRamp Hires Head of Data Partnerships

Jul 1 2015

In San Francisco, customer data 'onboarding' specialist LiveRamp has hired Luke McGuinness as Head of Data Partnerships, with a remit to broaden the firm's network of partners. More

CMG Launches Healthcare Research Firm

Jun 30 2015

Full service MR group CMG (Cross Marketing Group), parent of Kadence International, has set up a global healthcare research company called Medilead, based at the Group's Tokyo headquarters. More

Ipsos Forms Market Measurement Division

Jun 30 2015

Ipsos has brought together several of its retail measurement services to form a new Market Measurement business unit, which will be managed globally. More

Hall and Partners Health Grows Tokyo Office

Jun 29 2015

Omnicom-owned Hall & Partners Health is moving Research Director Gerald Lombardi, Ph.D from New York City to its Tokyo office, launched a year ago. More

CEO Sells IT Performs to Focus on New Analytics Venture

Jun 26 2015

Glen Westlake, the founder of Birmingham, UK-based business analytics company IT Performs has sold the company to SAP consultancy firm itelligence Business Solutions in order to focus on a new company, Kairos, specialising in cloud-based predictive analytics. More

Ugam Grows Technology Team

Jun 26 2015

Managed analytics company Ugam has expanded its technology team to thirty staff, adding eight over the last few months. More

Board Role for Simpson Carpenter Analytics Head

Jun 26 2015

UK research agency Simpson Carpenter has promoted its Director of Advanced Analytics Frank Hedler to the Board, after two years with the company, in recognition of 'the growing importance of strategic data management'. More

Delucchi Plus Opens Strategy + Insights Practice

Jun 25 2015

Washington DC-based digital communications and marketing agency Delucchi Plus has opened a new division, 'Strategy + Insights', through which it will offer a range of sector-based products combining research and analysis. More

US Big Data Firm Saama Expands in India

Jun 25 2015

Silicon Valley-based big data analytics firm Saama Technologies is planning to expand its presence in India, creating hundreds of new data science related jobs based in a 45,000-square foot office in Pune. More

Merkle Strengthens Digital Team with Two Hires

Jun 24 2015

In the US, data-driven CRM agency Merkle has appointed Michael Komasinski as Chief Operating Officer, Digital Agency Services; while Gerry Bavaro joins as Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Group. More

Ipsos Promotes for New Chief Talent Officer Role

Jun 22 2015

Ipsos is promoting Canada President and CEO Gary Bennewies to the newly created role of Chief Talent Officer, from the beginning of next month. More

Join the Dots Hires Two in Manchester

Jun 22 2015

Manchester, UK-based agency Join the Dots has appointed former Tesco exec Mark MacNaughton as an Account Development Director, and Tim Burge as an Associate Director. More

Rapid Rebrand and New PR Division for London Firm

Jun 18 2015

Recently formed London agency Red Dot Research has rebranded as 3GEM Research and Insights, aligning itself with a sister company, 3GEM Media, specialising in PR. More

PSB Co-founder Penn Starts Investment Company

Jun 17 2015

Mark Penn, co-founder of Penn Schoen Berland and currently a senior exec at Microsoft, is leaving to found an investment company, Stagwell Group LLC, focused on digital marketing services. More

Former Harris Poll Leader Launches Own Firm

Jun 16 2015

In New York, former Harris Poll head Regina Corso has launched her own full service research company, focused on research specifically designed for public release. More

Former NPD Exec to Lead 'Solar Intelligence' Division

Jun 15 2015

In the UK, publisher and conference organiser Solar Media has hired Finlay Colville, previously Head of NPD Solarbuzz, to lead its recently formed Solar Intelligence division. More

RG+A Appoints New COO

Jun 12 2015

Healthcare MR and consulting firm RG+A has named Kevin M. Kelly as its new EVP and Chief Operating Officer, charged with integrating the firm's strategy and planning, business development, CRM, project management and business operations. More

Senior Hire for Ipsos Public Affairs

Jun 12 2015

Ipsos Public Affairs has hired Reputation Institute veteran Leonard Ponzi in the newly created role of SVP and MD of its US corporate reputation practice. More

'Bruising' Restructure Looms for STW Group

Jun 11 2015

Australia-based STW Group, which owns a number of research and analytics agencies has announced a new management structure and plans to merge a number of its businesses, following a troubled 2014 and a slump in share price. More

New Board for Global Association WIN/Gallup

Jun 11 2015

WIN/Gallup International, the worldwide association of independent market research and polling firms, has announced the election of its new Board Members. More

Nepa Adds Online Qual Research to Portfolio

Jun 10 2015

Stockholm-based brand tracking researcher Nepa has expanded its services to include online qualitative research. More

Adept Hires Steinberg for New US Operations

Jun 10 2015

UK-based healthcare specialist Adept Field Solutions has appointed Jennifer Steinberg as Operations Director for its newly established team in the US. More

Obituary: American Pollster Mervin Field

Jun 9 2015

US pollster Mervin Field, who founded both the Field Research Corporation and public opinion survey 'The Field Poll', died in Marin County on Monday, after a brief illness. He was 94 years of age. More

(Only) A Fifth Vote Against Sorrell's Pay

Jun 9 2015

Around 20% of WPP's investors refused to endorse CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's £43m pay package at this afternoon's Annual General Meeting - quite a lot, 'though quite a lot fewer than in some previous years. More

TNS Names Global Innovation Head

Jun 9 2015

TNS has appointed David Lansanah as Global Head of Innovation and Product Development. He will initially be based in London, before relocating to Singapore later this year. More

Shareholder Rumblings over Sorrell's Pay

Jun 8 2015

According to reports in the UK press, marcoms giant WPP will face a shareholder rebellion over CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's £43m pay package at tomorrow's AGM. More

ABC CEO Jerry Wright Steps Down after Seven Years

Jun 8 2015

In the UK, the ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulations) has announced that CEO Jerry Wright will be stepping down from the post at the end of 2015, after seven years with the organisation. More

Storck is New Arrival at Crowdtap

Jun 5 2015

In New York, brand influencer network Crowdtap has appointed former Jupiter Research President Peter Storck as Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics. More

Xaxis Launches Insight-Based Ad Firm

Jun 4 2015

WPP's audience profiling and targeting division Xaxis has launched a new 'mobile-first' performance ad business called Light Reaction, which will combine Xaxis data with scientific insight into how audiences perceive, relate and react to ads. More

Financial Specialist Bdifferent Expands to Singapore

Jun 4 2015

UK-based financial services research specialist Bdifferent has expanded to Asia with the opening of an office in the Marina Bay Financial Center in Singapore, to be led by Jessica Tuan Shepherd. More

IHS Parts Company with CEO Scott Key

Jun 3 2015

US-based energy and environment intelligence specialist IHS has transferred Chairman Jerre Stead to the role of Chief Executive Officer, following a mutual decision between the company and President & CEO Scott Key to 'end their relationship'. More

Applied Marketing Science Names New Leader

Jun 2 2015

Waltham, MA-based research firm Applied Marketing Science (AMS) has promoted management consultant and market researcher John Mitchell to the post of President and Managing Principal. He replaces Bob Klein who is stepping down after 26 years. More

Instantly Hires Tech Veteran as EVP of Audiences

Jun 2 2015

Research and technology firm Instantly has appointed tech exec Jim Collins as EVP of its Audiences division. Collins' remit is to continue growing the firm's consumer panel, while further optimizing panelist responsiveness and survey completion. More

ASEAN Expansion for Northstar

Jun 1 2015

Full service agency Northstar Research Partners has opened an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, and plans further locations in China and India. Meity Rahtomo will lead the new hub as Managing Director ASEAN. More

MB's Belloni Becomes Kantar Italy Chairman

Jun 1 2015

Luca Belloni, a twenty-year veteran of Millward Brown Italy and currently the firm's Managing Director, is to move to the position of Chairman of Kantar Italy from 1st July. More

Community Research Specialist CMNTY Opens in NYC

May 28 2015

Netherlands-based community research software provider CMNTY has opened an office in New York City, which will be managed by digital marketing specialist Zach Katagiri. More

WPP Promotes Ingram to Chief Client Officer Role

May 27 2015

WPP has promoted Tamara Ingram to the new position of Chief Client Officer, overseeing more than 50 client teams and all the marcoms giant's global accounts. More

Kadence Hires Financial Services Head in Singapore

May 27 2015

Full service agency Kadence International has appointed Todd Davis as Insight Director and Head of Financial Services at its office in Singapore. More

Qualtrics to Add 100 Staff in Dublin

May 26 2015

US-based DIY survey software firm Qualtrics is to create an additional 100 jobs at its European HQ in the centre of Dublin, where it will employ up to 250 staff by the end of 2016. More

Cooke to Lead Harris Interactive UK Communities Arm

May 26 2015

Harris Interactive UK has promoted company veteran Pete Cooke to head up its new Communities division. More

Community Research Expands Team

May 21 2015

In the UK, Midlands-based specialist public sector agency Community Research has appointed former Opinion Leader consultant Kate Waller. More

FocusVision Expands Sales Team

May 20 2015

Fast-growing research technology and services group FocusVision has announced half a dozen appointments boosting its sales, business development and account management staff. Among four new arrivals is former Kinesis exec Gene Filipi. More

25% Growth for eDigitalResearch

May 19 2015

UK-based Voice of the Customer specialist eDigitalResearch has announced record 25% growth in its annual turnover, to 'just shy of £10m' for the 2014/2015 financial year. More

Sports Buy and New Division for WPP's GroupM

May 19 2015

WPP has acquired a majority stake in London-based and data-driven sports marketing agency Two Circles Ltd, and will immediately incorporate it into ESP, a new global agency within GroupM serving rightsholders from the worlds of sports and entertainment. More

Razorfish Hires Global Data Chief

May 19 2015

Digital agency group Razorfish Global has appointed former Gravity4 exec Samih Fadli as its first Chief Intelligence Officer, based in Seattle and leading its fast-growing Data Intelligence Practice. More

Australian Partnership for UK Research Recruiter

May 19 2015

London-based MR recruitment agency Sparkle Recruitment has announced a partnership with veteran Australian market research recruiter Andy McLellan of AML Resources. More

Lane Takes Top Role as Directions Founder Steps Back

May 18 2015

US-based Directions Research Inc. (DRI) has announced that company founder Randy Brooks is to step down from the role of President after 27 years, with current CMO Jim Lane adding the title of President. Brooks will become Chairman of the Board. More

TNS Hires Mystery Customer Research Head

May 18 2015

TNS has appointed former Ipsos MORI exec Debbie Shuttlewood as Head of Mystery Customer Research in the UK, replacing Simon Taylor who moves to the role of Group Director in TNS Tech and Finance. More

Marketing Sciences Unlimited Promotes Six

May 18 2015

Creston subsidiary Marketing Sciences Unlimited has promoted Dr Andy Myers to the position of Research Director, and five other members of staff to the rank of Research Manager. More

SIS Adds to US Fieldwork and B2B Teams

May 15 2015

US-based full service agency SIS International Research has appointed Ana Rangel to help enhance its Hispanic Spanish-speaking offer, while Ralph Pagan joins as Vice President of Strategy and Market Intelligence in the B2B Market Research team. More

Street Fight Hires Tech Analyst David Card

May 14 2015

In New York, marketing technology information provider Street Fight has appointed tech and media industry analyst David Card to head up its Street Fight Insights research arm. More

1 Stop Data Opens US Office

May 13 2015

UK-based call centre 1 Stop Data has opened a branch in Austin, Texas, which will offer services to North American agencies, while working with existing sales partners across the US. More

Neustar Hires Former Adobe Exec

May 12 2015

Virginia, US-based business information and analysis specialist Neustar has appointed former Adobe exec Carl Steffens as Vice President of Demand & Field Marketing. More

Adept Field Solutions Hires Former All Global COO

May 8 2015

In the UK, international healthcare specialist Adept Field Solutions has appointed former All Global Chief Operating Officer Kerensa Bindoff as Project Director. More

CNN Hires IDG's Bradley for Digital Ad Lead

May 8 2015

In London, news and information services provider CNN International Commercial has hired former IDG UK exec Rob Bradley for a newly created role, Head of Digital Advertising Sales and Data. More

OgilvyOne Names First Data Officer in China

May 8 2015

WPP-owned direct and interactive marketing network OgilvyOne has appointed Yi Lin as its first Chief Data Officer in China. More

Light Reading Launches Africa and Middle East Service

May 7 2015

Research-led media group Light Reading has launched its first region-specific research service, focusing on Africa and the Middle East (AME). More

Edelman Berland Hires Asia Pac Country Heads

May 7 2015

Edelman Berland, the research and analytics business within PR giant Edelman, has appointed Catriona Muspratt-Williams as Head of Singapore, and Andrew Chapman as Head of Australia. More

UK's Insight Management Academy Names New CEO

May 7 2015

In the UK, MR training and consultancy organisation the Insight Management Academy has appointed former Barclays Bank customer analysis specialist James Wycherley as Chief Executive Officer. More

Reputation Institute Hires Two for UK and Ireland

May 7 2015

Research organisation The Reputation Institute has appointed Ed Coke as Director of Consulting Services and Jason Stokes as Vice President of Sales - both for the UK and Ireland. More

TechTarget Launches Research Division

May 6 2015

US technology publisher TechTarget has launched a Research division, and hired former Gartner/Jupiter exec Ken Male to lead it. More

TNS Shuffles Senior Team in Asia

May 5 2015

TNS has announced a number of leadership changes in Asia, including the promotion of former CEO Greater China Chris Bonsi to the newly created role of Chief Client and Insights Officer for the APAC region. Grace Liu, MC Lai and Jon Foged also earn promotions while Narelle Burke joins as HR Director. More

SurveyMonkey Chief Exec Dave Goldberg Dies

May 5 2015

SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg died on Friday whilst on holiday in Mexico with his family, apparently as a result of an accident in the gym. He was 47. More

WPP's Sorrell Now Highest Paid FTSE 100 CEO

May 1 2015

Sir Martin Sorrell, the CEO of marcoms giant WPP, received a 44% increase in 2014 pay, bringing his salary package to almost £43m. This makes Sorrell the highest-paid FTSE 100 CEO, with a pay package more than twice the size of the second highest earner*. More

Ebiquity Exec Dies after London Tube Accident

May 1 2015

Joe Burgess, an Account Manager at media and marketing insights firm Ebiquity, was killed last month after being hit by a London tube train during the morning rush hour. He died in St Mary's Hospital on 13th April, three days after the accident. More

Booz Allen Hamilton Hires Principal Data Scientist

May 1 2015

In the US, management consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton has hired Kirk Borne as Principal Data Scientist in its Strategic Innovation Group (SIG). More

JWT Opens Business Intelligence Practice

Apr 30 2015

WPP-owned marcoms network J.Walter Thompson has launched a global business intelligence practice, offering a combination of research, innovation and data analytics across its global network. More

Horizon Media Names Chief Analytics Officer

Apr 29 2015

In the US, media services agency Horizon Media has appointed Rick Watrall as Chief Analytics Officer, leading its team of analysts, data scientists and statisticians. More

ICM Direct Hires and Promotes in London

Apr 28 2015

Creston-owned fieldwork business ICM Direct has appointed Michael Phillips as Data Services Director and Ali Yusuf as Solutions Development Executive, while promoting Mona Bläute to the role of Deputy Operations Director. Former Data Services Director Teresa Lynch has retired. More

New Asia-based MR Recruiter Launches

Apr 28 2015

Specialist MR recruiter Felice Mockford has launched a new employment agency, Ignite Talent Asia, based in Singapore. More

Demographix Hires for New Head of Insight Role

Apr 28 2015

London-based online survey and panel management specialist Demographix has hired Gina Lee-Young for the newly created position of Head of Insight. More

End of dunnhumbyUSA JV: New Firm for Kroger

Apr 27 2015

In Cincinatti, staff from dunnhumbyUSA, the joint venture between retail analytics pioneer dunnhumby and grocery giant The Kroger Co., are being moved into a new agency. To be known as 84.51°, this will be wholly owned by Kroger, will use dunnhumby's tools under licence, and will employ around 500 people. More

Chime Hires Across Five Businesses

Apr 27 2015

UK-based Chime has announced eight new appointments in its Insight & Engagement Group (CIE), spanning its Facts International, CIE Commercial, Watermelon, Cherry Picked and Opinion Leader businesses. More

Former Future Thinking Owner Launches Biz Dev Consultancy

Apr 24 2015

In the UK, former Future Thinking co-owner Andrew Tharme has set up a new venture called AJT Bizdev Consulting, to help insights, analytics and research technology agencies grow their businesses. More

Annik Hires Breeden as Senior Partner

Apr 24 2015

MR technology and operations company Annik has appointed Jack Breeden as Senior Partner - Strategic Account Management, based in Seattle, Washington. More

Kinesis Co-founder Steve Lavine Joins as President

Apr 24 2015

Steve Lavine, the co-founder of Kinesis Survey Technology, has joined the company in the capacity of President, to provide consultancy to clients, and add value to the firm's online panel and community offering. More

Mavens of London Expands to US and LatAm

Apr 23 2015

Digital research consultancy Mavens of London is opening a US headquarters in San Diego, California, and a Latin American base in Sao Paulo, Brazil. More

Jameson to Leave GfK

Apr 20 2015

GfK has named Ben van der Werf to succeed company veteran Richard Jameson as head of its Consumer Experiences business in the UK, plus the Nordics and Baltics. Jameson leaves in mid-May after more than 25 years at the firm, to pursue as yet unspecified 'new opportunities'. More

Data Alliance Expands Reach to Sub-Saharan Africa

Apr 17 2015

WPP's Data Alliance has expanded its reach to Sub-Saharan Africa, with the opening of an office in Cape Town led by former VP of Strategy and Operations Devon Tighe. More

Webtrends Creates Data Protection Role

Apr 16 2015

In the US, digital analytics specialist Webtrends has promoted Xavier Le Héricy to the newly created role of Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Security and Privacy, charged with developing a consistent approach to client data protection. More

Instantly Hires General Manager for Automated Sample

Apr 15 2015

Research and technology provider Instantly has appointed Carla Bourque as General Manager of its Automated Sample solution, which provides real-time access to millions of profiled respondents. More

WPP Launches Analytics Agency Gain Theory

Apr 14 2015

Marcoms giant WPP has launched a consultancy called Gain Theory, which brings together analytics, technology solutions, and consumer research and insight capabilities from around the group. More

Kadence India Names Deepak Singh Managing Partner

Apr 8 2015

Kadence India has appointed former Ipsos exec Deepak Singh as Managing Partner, in charge of the firm's insight work across the country. More

Toluna Hires Ludovic Milet as APAC MD

Apr 1 2015

Online community and survey technology provider Toluna has appointed Ludovic Milet as Managing Director, APAC, based in Hong Kong and leading the business across the region. More

Federated Sample Shuffles Leadership Team

Apr 1 2015

Andy Ellis, President of sampling automation provider Federated Sample, has transferred to lead the firm's sample management and exchange business Fulcrum, where he will oversee product, sales and operations. More

Dapresy Opens Office in Toronto

Mar 31 2015

MR presentation and reporting specialist Dapresy has opened an office in Toronto, led by former Vision Critical exec Jonathon Ware as Vice President, Business Development, Canada. More

Staff Move Up at RS Consulting

Mar 30 2015

UK-based research group RS Consulting has announced seven promotions, including Lorena Arrospide, Rhiannon Jones and Danielle Rodgerson who all move from Senior Research Consultant to Research Manager. More

Filling the Skills Gap for Data and Analytics

Mar 26 2015

Today we're launching a new recruitment site, 1potato, dedicated to opportunities for data and analytics professionals. Many readers and users of MrWeb / DRNO have been asking for something like it for years, and with the big data / data science boom, the time should be ripe. More

Vision One Research Hires Victoria Wood

Mar 26 2015

In the UK, full service agency Vision One Research has appointed former Optimsa exec Victoria Wood as Director in charge of its Qualitative Insights team. More

Obituary: William 'Jay' Wilson

Mar 25 2015

William 'Jay' Wilson, the former Chairman and CEO of Roper Starch Worldwide, died on Sunday at his family home in New London, New Hampshire, at the age of 77 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. More

Wunderman Names Global Chief Data Officer

Mar 25 2015

In the US, digital agency network Wunderman has given Gary Laben the role of Global Chief Data Officer, responsible for expanding its data assets, data management and analytics practices. More

People for Research Relocates in Bristol

Mar 24 2015

Bristol, UK-based People for Research has relocated its Usability and MR Participant Recruitment team to larger premises in the city, following a second consecutive year of business growth. More

Swiss MR Association Names New President

Mar 24 2015

Susan Shaw, the co-MD of GIM Suisse, has been elected as President of the Swiss Association of Market and Social Research (Verbands der Schweizer Markt- und Sozialforschung, or vsms). More

NatCen's Kevin Ford Joins ORC International

Mar 23 2015

Customer and employee research specialist ORC International has appointed brand and innovation specialist Kevin Ford, previously Director of Research at NatCen, in the newly created role of Head of Markets and Products Research in Europe. More

Obituary: Larry Gold

Mar 20 2015

Laurence (Larry) Gold, the former publisher of market research industry journal Inside Research, has died at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer. More

FT Hires Head of Audience Engagement

Mar 20 2015

UK paper The Financial Times has hired Havas content chief Renée Kaplan for the newly created role of Head of Audience Engagement. She will take up the post in May. More

Reputation Institute Hires Valient Founder Upham

Mar 20 2015

Research organisation The Reputation Institute has appointed Valient Market Research founder Scott Upham as Vice President of US Measurement Consulting, while Stephen Hahn-Griffiths joins as Vice President of US Strategy Consulting. Upham also retains his role at Valient. More

WFA Elects Barclays Marketer as New President

Mar 20 2015

The World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) has appointed Barclays Bank marketer David Wheldon as its new President for a two-year term, replacing Pernod Ricard CMO Martin Riley who has held the post since 2013. More

Communispace Names NYC Leader

Mar 19 2015

Online community specialist Communispace has appointed Jonathan Stinnett, former Research & Insights Director at banking group Citi, as Vice President and Managing Director of its New York City office. More

One for Luck: Kristin Goes Solo

Mar 16 2015

MR entrepreneur Kristin Luck, previously President and CMO of US-based quant MR tech firm Decipher, has formally launched a consulting practice with a focus on strategic assistance for marketing measurement and tech businesses moving from one stage of growth to the next. More

Instar Hires Heads for New Business Units

Mar 16 2015

Pharma MR specialist Instar has appointed Art McKee in Philadelphia to head up its new US business unit, and Manfred Eberlein in Hamburg to oversee its new European business division. The firm has also hired ten new research and delivery team members. More

SurveyMonkey Hires Ex-Microsoft Man Tony Ward as ANZ MD

Mar 16 2015

DIY online research platform SurveyMonkey has appointed former Microsoft and LinkedIn exec Tony Ward as MD in Australia and New Zealand. More

Lightspeed All Global Boosts US Bus Dev Team

Mar 16 2015

In the US, healthcare data specialist Lightspeed All Global has appointed John Daly and Jacki Spear as directors in its Business Development team. More

Verve Gains Funds and Two Board Directors

Mar 11 2015

London-based online community specialist Verve has received an undisclosed amount of series A funding in a round led by investment firm Subito Partners, whose founders Geoff Westmore and Neil Brown join the Verve Board. More

TNS Promotes Turton to Head of Automotive, Americas

Mar 11 2015

TNS has promoted Andy Turton to the position of Head of Automotive for the Americas, based in Los Angeles. More

TNS BMRB Names Head of Research

Mar 10 2015

In London, Kantar public sector division TNS BMRB has promoted Bruce Hayward to the position of Head of Research. More

Research Now Hires Five for Client Development Team

Mar 5 2015

Digital data collection provider Research Now has appointed five new staff for its Client Development team, in three different US locations. They include four twenty-year-plus Nielsen veterans. More

Beale and Russell to Share Chair at MRS

Mar 4 2015

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has elected Crispin Beale, CEO of Chime Insight and Engagement, and Danny Russell, UK General Manager of Business Intelligence at Telefonica, as its new joint Chairmen, replacing Richard Silman who took on the role last April. More

Vision Critical Expands in Australia

Mar 4 2015

Research community and survey tech firm Vision Critical has expanded in Australia, with the opening of a new office in Melbourne and a move to a new location in Sydney. More

Senior Promotions for TNS BMRB

Mar 4 2015

In London, Kantar public sector division TNS BMRB has promoted Mark Peters to the position of Managing Director, and Sarah Cheesbrough to Head of Policy. More

iCrossing Names New CEO

Mar 3 2015

US digital marketing agency and online buzz measurement specialist iCrossing has appointed ad agency veteran Nick Brien as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Brian Powley who is leaving to pursue 'other business interests'. More

B2B Makes Room for Ambitious Growth Plans

Mar 2 2015

MR agency B2B International has expanded its UK headquarters in Bramhall, Manchester and revealed a five-year plan to double its annual turnover to £15m. More

Hopper Steps into MD Role at OMR Globus

Mar 2 2015

Former SSI and Greenfield Online exec Ryan Hopper has joined research technology and panels specialist OMR Globus as Managing Director, Healthcare. More

White House Names First US Chief Data Scientist

Feb 27 2015

The White House has appointed Dr DJ Patil as the first US Chief Data Scientist, to help 'maximize the nation's return on its investment in data'. More

Morpace Names New CEO

Feb 27 2015

Detroit-based full service agency Morpace has promoted Duncan Lawrence to Chief Executive Officer and President, replacing Frank Ward who moves into the position of Chairman. Meanwhile, Sharna Morelli takes over Lawrence's former role as Chief Operating Officer. More

Ipsos Merges ASI and MediaCT Units

Feb 26 2015

Ipsos has brought together its brand communication, advertising and media businesses under a new division called Ipsos Connect, which has replaced legacy brands Ipsos ASI and Ipsos MediaCT. More

Research Now Hires Nielsen Veteran Doug Pierce

Feb 26 2015

In Chicago, digital data collection provider Research Now has appointed Nielsen veteran Doug Pierce as Senior Vice President of Client Development. More

Seven Hires and Six Promotions for DJS

Feb 25 2015

Cheshire-based full service agency DJS Research has appointed seven new members of staff, and promoted six of its existing team. More

Harding Becomes MRS Managing Director

Feb 25 2015

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has named Chief Operating Officer Debrah Harding as Managing Director, to reflect her enhanced role and responsibilities. More

Federated Sample Adds Former Research Now Director

Feb 25 2015

Sampling automation specialist Federated Sample has appointed former Research Now director Peter Costa as Executive Director, Client Development. More

Ipsos Healthcare Names Head of Emerging Markets

Feb 24 2015

In London, Ipsos Healthcare has appointed IMS Health veteran Omar Ehsan as Head of Emerging Markets and Global Clients. More

Crowdsourced Insights Launch for SA Creative Firm

Feb 23 2015

South African firm Springleap has announced the launch of a Creative Insights division, making use of crowdsourced insights to help brands understand local markets. More

Joint Venture Creates US Company for BDRC

Feb 16 2015

London-based BDRC Group has launched BDRC Americas, a joint venture with Washington, DC-based full service researcher Fusion Analytics, which merges into the new company. More

Former uSamp Exec to Lead Sales at Precision Sample

Feb 16 2015

US-based Precision Sample has appointed Susan Hwang Nanzer as Chief Revenue Officer and a member of its executive committee, overseeing global sales for the company. More

Former MediaCT Qual Leader Joins Basis Research

Feb 16 2015

In London, Basis Research has appointed Dr Sarah Jenkins, formerly Head of Qualitative in Ipsos MORI's MediaCT division, as a Senior Director to lead and develop its media, content and technology offer. More

McIntosh is New YouGov UK CEO

Feb 13 2015

YouGov has confirmed former Chief Strategy Officer Alex McIntosh as its new UK CEO, replacing Tim Britton. More

Language Connect Expands to Singapore

Feb 13 2015

Language Connect, a specialist in language translation and communication services for the market research industry, has opened an office in Singapore, where it has appointed Baxter Tan as Executive Director. More

Carroll to Head New Ipsos Customer Experience Team

Feb 12 2015

In Chicago, Ipsos Loyalty has opened a Customer Experience practice, and transferred John Carroll to head it up. More

Research Now Rejigs Leadership Team

Feb 11 2015

Digital data collection provider Research Now has made a number of changes in its executive leadership team, including the promotions of John Rothwell, Kathy Rowley and Melanie Courtright to C-suite and EVP roles. More

Wheelock's New Focus is Human / Tech Interaction

Feb 10 2015

In Boulder, Colorado, former ABI Research leader and Pike Research founder Clint Wheelock has launched a new MR and consulting company called Tractica, which focuses on the understanding of human interaction with technology. More

Metrix Consulting Opens Office in Melbourne

Feb 10 2015

Australian business intelligence specialist Metrix Consulting has expanded to the East Coast, with the opening of an office in Melbourne. The office will be led by former GfK exec Asher Hunter, supported by Laura Millington. More

Market Cube Hires Roy Patel for European Push

Feb 10 2015

US online sample and research operations company Market Cube has set up an office in London, where it has appointed former Lightspeed Research exec Roy Patel as European Regional Head. More

Norstat Names New CEO

Feb 9 2015

Oslo, Norway-based fieldwork group Norstat has appointed Knut Aasrud as Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Are Strøm, who has left the company after four years to take up a new role in the construction industry. More

ORC Hires Qual and Employee Specialists in Singapore

Feb 9 2015

In Singapore, customer and employee research specialist ORC International has appointed Smitha Kuppa as Senior Research Director of its Qualitative practice, and Nellie Yeoh as Senior Consultant, Employee Research. More

National Readership Survey Chairman to Step Down

Feb 6 2015

In the UK Simon Marquis, Chairman of the National Readership Survey (NRS), is stepping down from the role at the end of the year, to 'make way for new blood' and a new system of governance across the sector. More

Opinium Hires Consumer Goods Head

Feb 6 2015

London-based full service agency Opinium has hired former Millward Brown director Steve Looney to head its Consumer Goods offering. More

Abraham Moves Down Under for TNS Role

Feb 5 2015

Public sector research specialist Richard Abraham has relocated from the UK to Sydney, Australia, to take up the role of Director - Social & Government at TNS. More

Morpace Appoints ORC Veteran

Feb 3 2015

In the US, full service agency Morpace has appointed Opinion Research Corporation veteran Gerard Miodus as a Vice President. More

Simon-Kucher Reports Revenue Rise, Plans to Hire 200

Feb 2 2015

German-based product, pricing and marketing strategy specialist Simon-Kucher & Partners has announced a 13.5 percent revenue rise for 2014, to EUR 172m, and says it has ambitious plans for this, its 30th anniversary year, including revenue of more than EUR 200m and the hiring of 200 new employees. More

MR Recruiter Hasson Associates Hires Two

Jan 30 2015

UK-based market research staff recruitment specialist Hasson Associates has appointed Stephanie Richards as a Senior Associate and Alex Giurgiu as an Associate. More

Colin Strong Leaving GfK to Join Verve

Jan 29 2015

Colin Strong, UK Head of Industry, GfK, is leaving at the end of March after nineteen years with the business, to join online communities specialist Verve in the newly created position of Managing Director of Verve Ventures. Meanwhile GfK has announced three senior appointments of its own. More

Cint Hires and Promotes in US

Jan 29 2015

In the US, research technology and panel exchange operator Cint has made a number of staff changes, including the appointment of two sales reps and a marketing specialist, and four senior promotions. More

Verve's Half Dozen Hires Include Flower of Research Now

Jan 28 2015

London-based online communities specialist Verve has hired former Research Now exec Pete Flower for the newly created role of Community Development Director, focused on delivering community panel innovation. The company has also recruited five other new members of staff. More

MRS Hires Director of Policy and Standards

Jan 27 2015

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has appointed non-practising barrister Dr Michelle Goddard as Director of Policy and Standards, to work alongside other regulatory authorities and public and professional trade bodies to ensure best practice across the sector. More

Lee Naylor to Become TLE Chairman

Jan 27 2015

In Sydney, The Leading Edge (TLE) MD Lee Naylor is taking over the role of Chairman from Nigel Marsh, who is leaving the firm to become a Partner at strategy consultancy Growth Mantra. More

Rapid Growth for Big Data Firm Explorys

Jan 26 2015

Cleveland, Ohio-based healthcare big data firm Explorys is to recruit eighty people, growing its headcount to more than 200. More

Change at the Top for Energy Analyst PIRA

Jan 26 2015

Global energy market analyst PIRA Energy Group has promoted COO Gemma Postlethwaite to be its new Chief Executive, allowing founder Dr. Gary N. Ross to move to the role of Executive Chairman. Ross will also continue to lead the company's oil group. More

Ipsos Loyalty Veteran McNerney Leaves Group

Jan 23 2015

In the US, Ipsos MarketQuest President Matt McNerney has left the group to pursue other opportunities. McNerney joined Ipsos seven years ago as President of its Loyalty Division. More

BA Sets Up Customer Experience Unit

Jan 22 2015

British Airways has restructured its marketing team, according to reports, giving the new role of Head of Customer - including research and insight, customer service transformation, innovation and brand proposition - to former Head of Marketing Abigail Comber. More

Puri Replaces Wynberg as TNS Global Head of Qual

Jan 21 2015

TNS has promoted Anjali Puri to the position of Global Head of its Qualitative practice, replacing Rebecca Wynberg who will move to a non-executive position as Chair of TNS Qualitative. More

Pat Molloy Becomes Data Liberation CEO

Jan 21 2015

In the UK, MR technology consultancy Data Liberation has appointed industry veteran Pat Molloy as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Chris Morgan, who has moved to the role of Chairman and COO. Separately, Daniel Bailey becomes CTO and Deborah Whitworth CFO. More

Research Partnership Hires Compliance Expert

Jan 21 2015

In the UK, healthcare specialist Research Partnership has appointed Dr Moniola Olusanjo as Compliance Manager. More

YouGov UK CEO Tim Britton Departs

Jan 20 2015

YouGov UK CEO Tim Britton has left the company after seven years, to pursue 'the next stage of his career'. He is replaced on an interim basis by Chief Strategy Officer Alex McIntosh. More

Australian Office and German Appointment for Dapresy

Jan 19 2015

MR tech provider Dapresy has opened a new office in Brisbane, Australia, led by former Sprout Research MD Heath Adams. The firm has also hired former TNS director Alexander Skorka to lead its office in Germany. More

Ugam Appoints Three in New York

Jan 19 2015

In New York, managed analytics firm Ugam has appointed former Nielsen SVP Robert Clark as Business Strategy Consultant and former All Global director Angela Park as Sales Director, while Sau Lam joins as the firm's new Client Director. More

Charterhouse Research Names New Director

Jan 19 2015

In London, financial services specialist Charterhouse Research has appointed Teresa McGarry as a Director. More

GfK Promotes North American Leaders

Jan 15 2015

GfK has promoted Kevin Taylor to EVP of Technology, overseeing work for all North America tech clients, and Gary Schanzer takes on permanent leadership of the Digital Market Intelligence (DMI) team, while continuing in his role as Head of Shopper & Retail Strategy. More

Reddy to Replace Puliyel as IMRB President

Jan 14 2015

In India, Kantar-owned IMRB International has announced that SVP Preeti Reddy will take over as President from Thomas Puliyel, when he retires in August. The firm has also announced a number of other changes to its management team. More

M3 Global Builds Up US and UK Teams

Jan 14 2015

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has announced the appointment of eleven new members of staff - nine in the US and two in the UK. More

Dub Appoints Stracey as Chief Inspiration Officer

Jan 14 2015

London-based online research software and services provider Dub has appointed Dan Stracey as Chief Inspiration Officer. More

Future Thinking France Launches Pharma Division

Jan 13 2015

SPA Future Thinking's French subsidiary has launched a pharmaceutical healthcare division called Future Thinking Pharma, in Paris, which will be led by Béatrice Chemla, the founder and CEO of healthcare MR agency Listening Pharma. More

HfS Research Adds Two to Team

Jan 13 2015

Cambridge, MA-based outsourcing advisory and analyst firm HfS Research has hired Fred McClimans for the newly created position of Chief Client Officer, and Bram Weerts as Vice President of Global Business Development. More

B2B International Opens Office in Singapore

Jan 12 2015

UK-based business-to-business agency B2B International has opened an office in Singapore - its third location in the Asia Pacific region. More

Marketing Sciences Unlimited Promotes Four

Jan 12 2015

UK agency Marketing Sciences Unlimited has promoted Deborah Hall and Gerry Curtis to Research Director, Sadie Buckingham to Associate Director, and Becky Hutchins to Senior Research Executive. More

Skyscanner Hires Leader for New Data Science Unit

Jan 8 2015

In Edinburgh, flight search engine and travel comparison specialist Skyscanner has appointed Adam Drake as its first Chief Data Officer, in charge of a newly created Data Science team. More

Lopez Lands Top Job at TNS BMRB

Jan 7 2015

Desiree Lopez has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer of public sector specialist TNS BMRB, along with a seat on the TNS UK Board. More

FreshMinds Hires Senior Consultants in London

Jan 7 2015

UK-based consultancy FreshMinds has appointed Ramona Bartlett and Martin Ash as Senior Consultants at its offices in London. More

AMS Promotes Two for Litigation Support Practice

Jan 7 2015

Waltham, MA-based MR consultancy Applied Marketing Science (AMS) has promoted Brian Sowers to Principal and Jason Och to Associate Principal of its Litigation Support practice. More

Growth and Senior Promotions for BrainJuicer

Jan 6 2015

UK-based research innovator BrainJuicer Group has announced senior internal promotions in the Americas and Europe and the opening soon of an office in Miami. More

Cint Gears Up for Growth with New CEO

Jan 5 2015

Research technology and panel exchange operator Cint has appointed Morten Strand as its new CEO, replacing Bo Mattsson who it says will 'remain on the board and continue to be a strong influence in the company'. The company plans 'rapid growth' in 2015, led by US expansion. More

Vigorous Growth for Verve

Jan 5 2015

London-based online communities specialist Verve has announced rapid growth in the final quarter of 2014 - detailing no fewer than 22 appointments - and ambitious plans for 2015. More

TNS Hires UK Methods and Sampling Leader

Jan 5 2015

TNS UK has appointed former Quadrangle exec Jamie Burnett as Director of Survey Methods and Sampling. More

ORC Ramps Up AsiaPac Team

Dec 24 2014

Customer and employee research specialist ORC International has promoted Craig Young to the new role of Managing Director in charge of its Australian business. The firm has also promoted Mia Wong to SVP Customer Research Asia, based in Hong Kong. More

Obituary: Election Pollster Michael Mokrzycki

Dec 23 2014

Long-time Associated Press pollster Michael Mokrzycki died suddenly on Friday evening of what is thought to have been a heart attack. He was 52 years old. More

Ford Hires Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Dec 22 2014

Auto giant Ford has hired data science and analytics specialist Paul Ballew for the newly created role of Chief Data and Analytics Officer, to oversee its focus on understanding consumer behavior and lead the company's data and analytic efforts globally. He will join on January 5th 2015. More

Newsworks Names Denise Turner as Director of Insight

Dec 19 2014

In London, newspaper marketing body Newsworks has appointed former Havas exec Denise Turner as Director of Insight. She will take up her new post in early 2015. More

20|20 Research Relocates in Nashville

Dec 19 2014

US full service MR and technology consultancy 20|20 Research has moved its headquarters to larger premises in the center of Nashville, in order to accommodate future growth. More

Quarta Given Chairman's Role at WPP

Dec 17 2014

WPP has appointed Smith & Nephew Chairman Roberto Quarta as a non-executive Director and Chairman-designate, succeeding Philip Lader. He will join the Board on 1st January 2015 and offer himself for re-election at the group's AGM in June. More

Simpson Carpenter Co-founder Retires

Dec 15 2014

Simpson Carpenter co-founder and automotive research veteran Derek Carpenter is to retire at the end of the year, the company has announced. More

Lightspeed Hires US Business Developer

Dec 11 2014

In the US, WPP-owned online specialist Lightspeed has appointed former GfK exec David Bilicic as Vice President of Business Development. More

ORC Hires Communispace Exec for New Communities Arm

Dec 10 2014

Customer, employee, and market strategy research specialist ORC International has launched an online communities division, and appointed former Communispace exec Jennifer Adams to lead it. More

Simpson Carpenter Hires Roberts as Digital Head

Dec 8 2014

UK full service agency Simpson Carpenter has appointed former BrainJuicer and SPA Future Thinking exec Paul Roberts as Digital Director, to focus on developing new methods and ideas in areas such as analytics, video and visualisation. More

Ipsos Co-President Jean-Marc Lech Dies

Dec 2 2014

Ipsos has announced that its Co-President Jean-Marc Lech died this morning in Paris, after suffering from a 'serious health issue' since the summer. More

Engagement Labs Taps comScore's Segal as CEO

Dec 2 2014

Toronto-based social media metrics specialist Engagement Labs has appointed former comScore exec Bryan Segal as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Paul Allard who is is moving into the role of Chief Innovation Officer. More

Gongos Promotes Heist to Chief Innovation Officer

Dec 2 2014

US research provider Gongos Inc. has promoted Greg Heist to the position of Chief Innovation Officer, co-ordinating a cross-disciplinary team which will tap into technological and societal trends to shape the future of the company and the industry it serves. More

Turkish Agencies Barem and OPR Research Join Forces

Nov 28 2014

In Turkey, full service agency Barem and retail panel specialist OPR Research have signed an agreement to provide mutual clients with a combined range of 'new generation' information services. Separately, OPR exec Ali Levent Orhun will join Barem in January as CEO. More

Marine Federation Names Statistics and MR Head

Nov 28 2014

Trade association The British Marine Federation (BMF) has appointed Alastair Wilson to head its Statistics and Market Research service. More

Singh Returns to Head Ipsos Marketing in India

Nov 27 2014

Deepak Singh has returned to Ipsos in the newly created role of Executive Director and Head of Ipsos Marketing in India. More

Mystery Shopping Firm Douglas Stafford Names New MD

Nov 27 2014

In the UK, Portsmouth-based mystery shopping firm Douglas Stafford has promoted Operations Director Ben Sargeant to the role of Managing Director. More

Medical Device Specialist Launches in UK

Nov 24 2014

In the UK, healthcare researchers Martin Schlaeppi and Craig Scott have launched Greensand, a new agency focused on the medical device market. More

Cape Town Office for GlobeScan

Nov 24 2014

Stakeholder intelligence and engagement advisory firm GlobeScan is opening an office in Cape Town, South Africa. More

River Co-founder Joins SPA

Nov 21 2014

In the UK, River Research co-founder and Partner Julian Kenway has left the company after six years to join SPA Future Thinking as its new Commercial Director, leading business development across all areas of the company. More

M3 Promotes in US and Europe

Nov 21 2014

Healthcare panel provider M3 Global Research has promoted Roni DasGupta to the role of President of Market Research, Americas and Anton Richter to MD of Market Research, Europe, as it looks to 'accelerate its global growth'. More

TNS Names New UK CEO and Political / Social Head

Nov 20 2014

TNS has announced the appointment of Will Galgey, formerly of The Futures Company (TFC) as UK CEO from mid-January 2015, following the departure of Maureen Duffy earlier in the week. Separately, Michelle Harrison will become Global Head of Political and Social at the beginning of the year. More

Return Path Buys Analytics Firm, Appoints COO

Nov 20 2014

In New York, e-mail data analytics specialist Return Path has acquired rival company Motley Bunch for an undisclosed sum, to support its investment in analyzing consumer shopper behaviour. The firm has also hired former Nielsen exec Eric Weinberg as COO. More

Kadence Opens in Middle East

Nov 20 2014

UK-based Kadence International has officially opened a Middle East office, in Dubai, which will be staffed by local quant and qual researchers. The company is also planning to open a second office in the region, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. More

Explain Research Hires Three

Nov 19 2014

In the UK, full service agency Explain Research has appointed Kat Allen as a Market Research Executive, and Rhonda Winskill and Michael Spink as Market Research Assistants. More

Obituary: MR Association Veteran Richard Chilton

Nov 18 2014

Cinema research expert and AIMRI Company Secretary Richard Chilton died suddenly on Tuesday 4th November, at the age of 83. More

Maureen Duffy Leaves TNS

Nov 17 2014

In the UK, MD Maureen Duffy has left TNS after less than three years in the role. Reasons for the departure are not yet known. Global CEO Richard Ingleton is stepping into the role until a UK replacement is found. More

SIS International Hires Two in New York

Nov 17 2014

In New York, SIS International Research has appointed Chirag Vyas as Director of Global Operations and Damir Gilyazov as Manager of Market Intelligence. More

Eight New Partners for Simon-Kucher

Nov 17 2014

German-based product, pricing and marketing strategy specialist Simon-Kucher is promoting another eight members of staff to the role of Partner from January 1st next year. More

Gongos Names Decision Science Leader

Nov 13 2014

US-based market intelligence and research provider Gongos has appointed Joe Cardador as Vice President of Decision Science. More

Kano to Lead New Krux Office in Tokyo

Nov 12 2014

Cross-screen data management solutions provider Krux has opened an office in Tokyo, and appointed ad industry veteran Masahiro Kano as Japan Country Manager. More

Q Research Software Lands in London

Nov 11 2014

Sydney, Australia-based Q Research Software has opened an office in London, which will be led by former Infotools director Nigel Cartman. More

ORC Ramps Up Business Development and Client Teams

Nov 11 2014

Customer and employee research specialist ORC International has appointed industry veteran Jon Harding as Executive Vice President - US Business Development, and also hired Patricia Hughes and Joe Mann as Vice Presidents, Client Solutions. More

Recruitment Drive and BI Partnership for Infosys

Nov 10 2014

Consulting, technology and services firm Infosys has announced it will recruit around 1,500 professionals in the current financial year, and a further 600 graduates over twelve months. The company has also announced a BI partnership with analytics firm Tableau Software. More

QuestBack Central Europe Leader Departs

Nov 10 2014

Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) software firm QuestBack has parted company 'by mutual consent' with Hilarius Dressen, CEO of its operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. More

Engine CEO Peter Scott to Stand Down

Nov 7 2014

Peter Scott, Chairman and CEO of marcoms group Engine, is leaving the company following its recent acquisition by ORC's Chicago-based backers Lake Capital. More

UK Media Research Firm 72Point Opens in New York

Nov 6 2014

UK-based 72Point, the parent of OnePoll, is expanding to the US market with the launch of an office in New York, offering a range of content-led marketing and social media products. More

MetrixLab Merges with Japan's Macromill

Nov 4 2014

Japanese online specialist Macromill has merged with Netherlands-based online research and analytics firm MetrixLab. The combined firm will now operate under the Macromill brand, and has plans to open new offices in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Russia. More

Madison Logic Launches Analytics Arm

Nov 4 2014

New York-based B2B intent data provider Madison Logic has launched a new company called Madison Logic Data, which will focus on analyzing, organizing, and activating data acquired through its existing proprietary data assets. More

Acxiom Ramps Up US Team

Nov 3 2014

Business data specialist Acxiom has hired Peter Davis as Group Vice President, Global Consulting and Analytics; Chris Polishuk as Group Vice President, West Coast; and David Bonalle as Head of Digital Impact. More

ESOMAR Names New President

Oct 29 2014

Industry association ESOMAR has elected Laurent Flores as its new President for the two-year term from January 2015 to December 2016. He will be supported by newly elected Vice President David Smith. More

PR Company Buys Ideation Inc.

Oct 29 2014

PR firm MWW has acquired New York-based innovation lab Ideation Inc., for an undisclosed sum. Ideation's founder Robert Dilio joins MWW as Chief Technology Officer. More

Former IBM Watson Exec Launches Big Data Firm

Oct 28 2014

Former IBM exec Matt Sanchez has launched an analysis platform called Cognitive Scale, which extracts patterns from clients' internal data to deliver insights via the web and mobile devices. More

HfS Research Hires in US and UK

Oct 28 2014

Outsourcing advisory and analyst firm HfS Research has appointed Barbra Sheridan McGann as Senior Vice President, Research in the US, and Khalda De Souza as Principal Analyst, Services Strategies in the UK. More

O&M Sets Up OgilvyAmp Data Practice

Oct 22 2014

WPP firm Ogilvy & Mather has launched a Global Center of Data Excellence it calls 'OgilvyAmp', to help clients develop innovative approaches for using their data. More

Kantar Health Hires Five

Oct 22 2014

In the UK, Kantar Health has recruited five new members of staff for its Epsom, Surrey-based team, including former TNS exec Hazel Haskayne as Group Director. More

US Opening for KeyQuest Health

Oct 21 2014

UK-based medical fieldwork specialist KeyQuest Health (KQH) has opened an office in New Jersey, US. The new operation is led by Miina Rafinski, who previously served as Client Services Director at Olson Research. More

Communispace Appoints Chief Creative Officer

Oct 21 2014

In London, online community and consumer collaboration specialist Communispace has hired Franco Bonadio as Chief Creative Officer, responsible for setting the vision, goals and priorities of the firm's creative teams around the world. More

...as Pearson Joins Verve's North American Push

Oct 20 2014

Charles Pearson, co-founder of Guildford, Surrey-based EasyInsites, has left the firm to lead client development in North America for community panel specialist Verve. More

Emerging Tech Specialist Targets Asian Growth

Oct 20 2014

Cambridge, UK-based emerging technologies researcher IDTechEx has appointed Mr. Yasuo Yamamoto as Head of Business Development in Japan. More

Foreman Adds Dalia to Bunch of NED Roles

Oct 20 2014

Another fortnight, another NED role for ESOMAR President Dan Foreman, this time with fast-growing Berlin-based technology firm Dalia Research. More

Bolloré Pursues Majority Stake in Havas

Oct 17 2014

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré is aiming to use a share exchange offer to increase his stake in advertising group Havas to more than 50 percent. More

Singapore Hire Heralds New Focus on Insight for MSL

Oct 17 2014

Publicis strategic communications subsidiary MSLGROUP has appointed Benjamin Koe as Regional Director of Strategic Insight and Impact, based in Singapore. His remit includes the establishment of insight centres of excellence ('CoEs') in India and China. More

Sampling Specialist Joins MRops

Oct 17 2014

Global operations firm MRops has hired Chris Fabber as Senior Vice President Sample Solutions. More

UK Buy and Aus Appointment for MediaMath

Oct 16 2014

US-based digital marketing services firm MediaMath has acquired UK-based social media ad platform Upcast; and has appointed programmatic ad specialist Stuart Bartram as its first Australian Country Manager. More

Greenberg Hires Collins as Chief Client Officer

Oct 16 2014

Emeryville, California-based Greenberg Strategy has appointed Nick Collins, formerly an Account Director at Kantar, as its Chief Client Officer, overseeing client relationship management across the US and Asia in qual, quant, consulting and design. More

Dimock is New President for Pew Center

Oct 15 2014

In Washington, veteran survey researcher and political scientist Michael Dimock has been promoted to President of the Pew Research Center, effective today. More

TNS BMRB Strengthens Leadership

Oct 15 2014

Kantar public sector division TNS BMRB has made two senior appointments, Keith Bolling as Head of National and Official Statistics Surveys and Gillian Prior as Head of Longitudinal Studies - on the back of strong growth in the two areas. More

Krea Launches 'CAN DO' Division

Oct 14 2014

Healthcare fieldwork specialist Krea has taken the unusual step of turning what began as a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative into a separate division of its company. 'CAN DO' provides opportunities for people with disabilities and will offer data collection along with archival and scanning services. More

Informa Veteran Moellenbeck to Retire

Oct 14 2014

Business information and events group Informa has announced that Alfred Moellenbeck, MD of its Euroforum subsidiary for the last 25 years, will retire at the end of 2014. His role will be filled by Ann-Marie Brems, reporting directly to Andrew Mullins, CEO of the group's Knowledge & Networking Division. More

IBM Finds Homes for Watson

Oct 10 2014

IBM has opened a New York HQ for its recently-launched Watson Group, housing more than 600 staff of the new self-service analytics division; and unveiled the first five 'Watson Client Experience Centers' for client support and training, in the cities of Dublin, London, Melbourne, Sao Paulo and Singapore. More

Patient Survey Boom Drives Expansion for HealthStream

Oct 10 2014

In Nashville, Tennessee, workforce development and research / patient experience solutions provider HealthStream, Inc. is to build a new Patient Interview Center, creating around 200 new jobs over the next few years. More

Foreman to Advise Borderless Board

Oct 9 2014

Emerging markets panel specialist Borderless Access has become the latest company to appoint current ESOMAR President Dan Foreman as a Non-Executive Director. More

Burke Inc. Promotes Thomas to Healthcare MD

Oct 7 2014

In the US, full service marketing research and insight education agency Burke Inc. has promoted John Thomas to the newly created position of Managing Director of its Burke Healthcare division. More

SIS Names Client Relations Leader in Korea

Oct 7 2014

SIS International Research has appointed Joseph Kim as Director of Client Relations, based in Seoul, Korea. More

Twitter and MIT Link for Social Media Understanding

Oct 6 2014

Twitter is donating $10m over the next five years to help The MIT Media Lab create a new division to explore how people use social media networks. More

Ireland's Analytics Insight Centre Names New CEO

Oct 6 2014

The Insight Centre for Data Analytics - a joint initiative between University College Dublin, the National University of Ireland at Galway, University College Cork, and Dublin City University - has appointed Oliver Daniels as Chief Executive Officer. He will join on 21st October. More

Schlesinger Launches Healthcare 'Thought Leader' Link

Oct 1 2014

US-based fieldwork provider Schlesinger Associates has launched a new service to connect those seeking healthcare insights with 'world-class thought leaders'. More

Informa's US CEO to Retire

Sep 30 2014

Business information and events group Informa has announced that Kenneth Bohlin is to retire from his role as President & CEO of Informa Financial Information (IFI) and Informa USA at the end of the year. More

uSamp Hires Burnett as Panel Performance Lead

Sep 30 2014

In the US, online sampling and technology company uSamp has appointed former Ipsos and Hall & Partners exec Dean Burnett as Senior Director, Global Panel and Sampling Operations. More

Pointmarc Relocates Seattle HQ

Sep 30 2014

Digital analytics consultancy Pointmarc has moved into new headquarters in downtown Bellevue, Seattle, in anticipation of further growth across its client base. More

MR Recruitment Firm Hasson Expands London Team

Sep 30 2014

UK-based market research staff recruitment specialist Hasson Associates has appointed former Survey Sampling International (SSI) exec Beatrice Zornek as an Associate, and Aileen Ryan as Office Manager. More

Infotools Promotes and Hires in NZ

Sep 30 2014

In New Zealand, MR software provider Infotools has promoted Chris Spence for a newly created role, Sales & Marketing Director, in charge of the global sales team and marketing initiatives. The firm has also appointed former Ipsos ASI Director Horst Feldhaeuser. More

Ipsos Hires Leader for Microsoft Account

Sep 29 2014

Ipsos has hired Jake Dorn as Senior Vice President - Chief Client Director for Microsoft, based in Seattle, Washington and leading the agency's global initiatives with the software giant. More

Four Appointments for Facts

Sep 29 2014

Kent, UK-based fieldwork agency Facts International has announced four appointments: Ellie Osborne returns to the company as an AD, while Kirsty Bridgland, Cindy Ramnath Dawn Chapman all join the team. More

Krux Hires Data Science Leader

Sep 29 2014

Cloud-based data management firm Krux has appointed Yacov Salomon to lead its global data science development, from a base in Sydney, Australia. More

New MD for KJT Group

Sep 26 2014

NY-based full service life sciences researcher KJT Group has appointed David Luery, formerly of Phoenix Healthcare, as Managing Director, Global Research. More

New CEO for Info-Tech

Sep 26 2014

Canada-based IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has named Scott Bohannon as Chief Executive Officer. More

Senior Hires for Physician Network Doximity

Sep 26 2014

US physician network Doximity has added two new Vice Presidents: Emily Peters in the newly created role of VP Marketing Communications, and Peter Alperin, MD, as VP, Connectivity Solutions. More

Verve Expands to Canada

Sep 25 2014

London-based online communities specialist Verve has opened an office in Toronto, and has appointed former Research Now exec Suzanne Costa to lead it. More

EurotaxGlass's Group Names New CEO

Sep 25 2014

In the UK, automotive intelligence specialist EurotaxGlass's Group has appointed Informa veteran Lindsey Roberts as Chief Executive Officer. She will take up her new role on 22nd October. More

Catalytics Hires Former Reckner Leader Steve Aukers

Sep 25 2014

Catalytics Performance Consulting, the US-based management consultancy set up in January by Bill Guerin, has appointed Steve Aukers as Senior Catalyst. More

Social Media Analytics Firm Viralheat Opens in London

Sep 25 2014

San Mateo, CA-based social media analytics specialist Viralheat has opened a European office in London, where it has appointed John Hayes as Marketing Director. More

Annik Hires Analytics Team Leader

Sep 24 2014

In India, MR technology and operations company Annik has appointed former IBM consultant Lata Iyer as Senior Vice President, Research and Analytics, in charge of its newly formed Analytics team. More

EMI Research Hires Janet Miller in Bus Dev Role

Sep 22 2014

Global online sample aggregator EMI Research Solutions has appointed MR industry veteran Janet Miller as Business Development Consultant. More

Synovate Veteran Launches 'Wisdom, Insight and Mojo'

Sep 19 2014

In the US, former Synovate exec Steve Wolf has launched a new multi-country research agency called Wisdom, Insight and Mojo, which aims to deliver contextual insight merged with cultural understanding and novel thinking. More

NatCen Hires Sophie Ainsby as Director of Field

Sep 18 2014

In the UK, not-for-profit body NatCen Social Research has appointed former Kantar Head of Field Sophie Ainsby to lead its 1,200 strong field force. More

Acxiom to Hire 150 at New Office in Texas

Sep 17 2014

Enterprise data and analytics company Acxiom is opening a new office in Austin, Texas, where it plans to recruit for up to 150 technology, engineering and operations positions. More

Optimity Expands to Europe with Matrix Knowledge Buy

Sep 16 2014

US management consulting firm Optimity Advisors has expanded to Europe by acquiring London-based advisory and data management specialist Matrix Knowledge. More

Management Buy Out for QRS as MD Sam Adby Retires

Sep 15 2014

UK data collection agency QRS Market Research has completed a management-led buyout of retiring MD and shareholder Sam Adby. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Gongos Launches 'Insight Curation' Division

Sep 15 2014

In the US Gongos, Inc. has launched a third business unit, Arti|fact, to sit alongside primary research division Gongos Research and data sciences division O2 Integrated. The firm has appointed Amy Perifanos to lead the new unit and re-hired Brett Bridges as a Director. More

Dovas Leaves CEO Role at Australia's AMAA

Sep 15 2014

In Australia, Paul Dovas is stepping down as CEO of not-for-profit industry body the AMAA after sixteen years' service in the organisation and its predecessor. The AMAA said he intends to pursue other opportunities in digital media. More

Verve Expands International Communities Team

Sep 15 2014

London-based online communities specialist Verve has announced seven more hires, including former GfK execs Rich Preedy and Olly Robinson who will help drive the expansion of its International service. More

Former GfK East Africa MD Joins GeoPoll

Sep 15 2014

US technology company Mobile Accord has hired former GfK East Africa MD John Muthee as Vice President of Business Development, Africa, for its real-time mobile survey platform GeoPoll. More

MR Publication Inside Research Shuts Up Shop

Sep 12 2014

Larry Gold, the publisher of market research industry journal Inside Research, has discontinued operations after twenty four years in business, following distribution of the journal's final edition last week. More

TNS Adds Three Heads of Qual

Sep 11 2014

TNS has added three senior members of staff to its Qualitative practice, including former Opinion Leader exec Sarah Morris (nee Houghton), who joins as Head of TNS Qualitative. More

MetrixLab Opens in Brazil

Sep 11 2014

Netherlands-based online research and marketing analytics firm MetrixLab has opened a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, focused on South American regional clients. More

iModerate Hires Former QualVu MD

Sep 11 2014

Denver-based MR technology firm iModerate has appointed former QualVu MD Julia Eisenberg as Senior Vice President of Client Services, responsible for the day-to-day management of its Client, Moderating, and Technical Services teams. More

Roger Banks to Step Down as Head of Incite

Sep 10 2014

Incite has appointed former TNS Chief Development Officer Matthew Froggatt as Global Head, replacing Group MD Roger Banks who will retire from the business in February 2015 after 8 years in charge. More

uSamp Hires for New German Office

Sep 10 2014

Online research tech company uSamp has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany and hired Susanne Minneker and Catherine Gibbon who will be based there. More

Five MDs Appointed at SPA Future Thinking

Sep 8 2014

UK-based agency SPA Future Thinking has restructured its senior management team, promoting Richard Barton to Group Managing Director, with four new divisional MDs - Steve King, Neil Aulton, Chris Bland and Claudia Strauss - working under him. More

Norstat Names Matt Reynolds UK MD

Sep 5 2014

Oslo, Norway-based fieldwork group Norstat has promoted Matt Reynolds to the position of Managing Director for the UK market. The firm has also appointed Elisabeth Sampaio as Senior Project Manager in the UK. More

Askia Opens in Los Angeles

Sep 5 2014

Market research software firm Askia has opened an office in Los Angeles, where it has named SPSS veteran Jamey Corriveau as Director of US Operations. More

Charterhouse Research Boosts Senior Team

Sep 5 2014

UK financial services specialist Charterhouse Research has appointed Kathy Ellison, former Head of Insight at Ecclesiastical Insurance, as a Director; and agency-side researcher Philippa Whitham as an Associate Director. More

Quantcast Hires Former Google Exec as VP Operations

Sep 4 2014

San Francisco-based audience measurement and digital advertising technology firm Quantcast has appointed former Google exec Adrian D'Souza as Vice President of Operations. More

20|20 Expands Charlotte Facility

Sep 4 2014

In the US, online qual specialist 20|20 Research has added a fifth focus group room and client suite to its existing facilities in Charlotte, Tennessee; and has recently appointed four new employees. More

D&B Hires Former AOL Chief Technology Officer

Sep 3 2014

Business information provider Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has appointed AOL's former Global CTO Curtis Brown as Chief Information Officer (CIO), responsible for the firm's portfolio of technology, proprietary data and related intellectual property. More

ABI Hires Robotics Expert

Sep 3 2014

Technology specialist ABI Research has appointed robotics industry analyst Dan Kara as Practice Director, with a focus on robotics innovation across a variety of sectors such as consumer, construction, healthcare, education and agriculture. More

BDRC Opens in Jakarta, Appoints in Asia

Sep 2 2014

UK-based full service research provider BDRC has opened an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, and expanded Piers Lee's role to include oversight of the new operation. The firm has also added two new members of staff to its senior management team in Asia. More

Guerin to Lead Ipsos Loyalty in US

Sep 2 2014

Ipsos has promoted Alexandre Guerin to President of Ipsos Loyalty in the US, overseeing the direction of the business across the country. He replaces Matt McNerney, who became US President of Ipsos MarketQuest in January. More

Research Partnership Boosts Therapy Watch Team

Sep 2 2014

In the UK, Julia Godfrey has re-joined global healthcare specialist The Research Partnership in the newly created role of Research Director, working in the firm's Therapy Watch division. More

Australia is New Canvas for Millward Brown Vermeer

Aug 28 2014

Recently formed strategic consultancy Millward Brown Vermeer has launched in Australia, and appointed Caspar Wright as Managing Partner there. More

SurveyMonkey Sets Up Advisory Committee

Aug 28 2014

Palo Alto, CA-based online DIY research specialist SurveyMonkey has set up a 'Survey Advisory Committee', tasked with advising the firm on topics such as survey design, quality and innovation. More

Hall & Partners Expands NYC Health Team

Aug 27 2014

Hall & Partners has made four New York appointments in its specialist Health division, including Ariella Evenzahav as Director, US Oncology Center of Excellence. More

Barry to Lead US Office for ZappiStore

Aug 21 2014

London-based online research 'app store' platform ZappiStore has officially opened an office in Boston with the appointment of former GMI exec Ryan Barry as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, North America. More

Nielsen Promotes Hasker to Oversee Media Business

Aug 20 2014

Nielsen has promoted Steve Hasker to the role of Global President, overseeing its business across the media sector, in addition to leading its product portfolio across both Watch and Buy segments. More

Quantcast Promotes for UK and EMEA Leader Roles

Aug 20 2014

San Francisco-based audience measurement and digital advertising firm Quantcast has promoted former Yahoo! exec Matt White to Managing Director of its UK operation, replacing Phil Macauley who has moved up to the position of EMEA MD. More

Nielsen Veteran Tom Markert Joins Research Now

Aug 19 2014

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has appointed Nielsen veteran Tom Markert as EVP of Sales and Business Development for the Americas. More

Cint Expands in Japan

Aug 19 2014

Panel exchange operator Cint has relocated to new premises in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, where it has appointed Arianne Dumayas as Project and Customer Support Manager. More

Senior Promotions and Appointments for Directions

Aug 15 2014

In the US, Directions Research Inc. (DRI) has appointed Joseph Hall as SVP of Big Data Custom Solutions, Miguel Martinez-Baco as Vice President of Qualitative and Hispanic Insights, and Jeff Eha as an Account Manager. The firm has also promoted Jim Lane and Tim Laake. More

YouGov's Chahal Takes On Group COO Role

Aug 14 2014

Online research specialist YouGov has promoted Sundip Chahal to the newly created role of Group Chief Operating Officer. More

Texas Launch for Full Service Agency Bug Insights

Aug 13 2014

In Texas, Tim Glowa and Garry Spinks have launched a full service MR and analytics firm called Bug Insights, offering a range of research methodologies such as focus groups, A/B testing, data mining and trade-off analysis. More

New Agency Mizzouri Opens HQ near Nashville

Aug 12 2014

In the US, recently launched full service agency Mizzouri has selected Franklin, Tennessee, south of Nashville, as the location for its new headquarters. More

Former Monster President to Lead B2B Info Specialist

Aug 11 2014

Steve Pogorzelski, former Group President of job board Monster and CEO of marketing analytics platform provider ClickFuel, is to lead sales and marketing enablement and BI solutions provider Avention, Inc., formerly known as OneSource. More

Kleffmann Group Promotes for Global HR Role

Aug 11 2014

German-based agricultural MR specialist Kleffmann Group has promoted Carolina Coelho to Global HR & Operations Manager. More

Senior Changes at Webtrends

Aug 7 2014

Online analytics provider Webtrends has lost two senior execs, Bruce Kenny and Eric Butler, having recently shuffled and strengthened its team with three VP level hires and two promotions. More

Hall & Partners Hires for Japanese Office

Aug 7 2014

Hall & Partners has strengthened its new Tokyo office with the appointment of Yukiko Obata as an Account Director within the Japan Health Team. More

Chinese Office for The Futures Company

Aug 6 2014

UK based consultancy The Futures Company is opening an office in Shanghai, its second Asia-Pacific location after Singapore - and appointed former Ogilvy & Mather exec Kunal Sinha to lead it. More

New Manhattan Base for Growing Incite

Aug 6 2014

UK-based research firm Incite is moving its US operations to larger premises just one year after launching them, and has appointed two execs to boost the team. More

comScore Buy Puts 'Bots in Sights

Aug 5 2014

comScore is to pay an undisclosed sum for MdotLabs, an agency which 'detects non-human traffic' (NHT) - not by watching the skies, but by looking down at some of the murkier practices inflating digital audience figures. The measurement giant, which announced strong growth today, also appointed Mel Wesley as its new CFO. More

GroupM Creates Chief Data Office Role

Aug 4 2014

GroupM, the global media investment management operation within WPP, has promoted Harvey Goldhersz to the new role of Chief Data Officer and CEO of GroupM Analytics, and Phil Cowdell to replace him North America CEO of its MediaCom subsidiary. More

Senior Promotions for Gongos

Aug 4 2014

US research provider Gongos, Inc. has promoted Katherine Ephlin to Chief Operating Officer and Susan Scarlet to Vice President, Strategic Branding. More

Grass Roots Veteran Nigel Cover Joins Maritz

Aug 1 2014

Maritz Research Europe has appointed Grass Roots Group veteran Nigel Cover as Vice President for Business Services, tasked with growing business within the financial services, telecoms, industrial, retail and healthcare sectors across Europe. More

Infotools Names Franklin 'First Ever' CEO

Jul 30 2014

In New Zealand, MR tools and software provider Infotools has appointed co-founder Ant Franklin as its first ever Chief Executive Officer, with a remit to grow the company internationally. More

Civolution Hires Sports Marketing Veteran

Jul 30 2014

Digital watermarking and fingerprinting specialist Civolution has appointed sports marketing veteran Luke Boyle as Sales Director in its 'Teletrax' Media Analytics division in London. More

Verve Hires Seven in London

Jul 29 2014

UK-based online community specialist Verve has appointed former GfK exec Ryan Garner to head up its Personal Information Economy proposition, while recruiting six other new members of staff. More

BDRC Launches Digital Agency Alligator

Jul 28 2014

UK-based full service provider BDRC has officially launched a digital research agency called Alligator Research, led by former Toluna director Suzy Hassan. More

Market Cube Names New Partner

Jul 28 2014

In the US, online sample and research operations company Market Cube has appointed Ted Pulsifer as a Partner in its Charleston, SC-based office. More

Cross-Platform Tracking Company Launches

Jul 24 2014

In Tel Aviv, tech industry execs Steve Glanz, Jonathan Seidner and Ron Reiter have set up a multi-screen tracking company called Crosswise, offering a 'data only' cross-device identification solution for use exclusively by other ad tech companies. More

Ipsos MORI Hires Three for Social Research Institute

Jul 24 2014

In the UK, Ipsos MORI's Social Research Institute (SRI) has appointed three senior directors, including Sam Clemens who previously served as NatCen's Head of Health and Wellbeing. More

InterMedia Names Fleury President and CEO

Jul 23 2014

In the US, global non-profit research-based consultancy InterMedia has appointed former GfK SVP Christopher Fleury as President and CEO. More

Ipsos' Jean-Marc Lech Takes Convalescence Break

Jul 22 2014

Ipsos Co-Chairman Jean-Marc Lech has temporarily stepped down from his role following what has been described by the company as a 'serious health issue'. More

Five Appointed at Join the Dots

Jul 21 2014

Manchester, UK-based agency Join the Dots has appointed Jane Dugdale, formerly of Colgate-Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark Europe, as a Research Director; and David Waring as an AD. Three other recent hires have also been announced. More

Two More Directors for Cello Health Insight

Jul 21 2014

Cello's Healthcare division has continued its recent expansion with the appointments of Zahidah Ahmad and Sunil Sharma as Directors. More

Former GfK Execs Launch Healthcare MR Agency Exevia

Jul 16 2014

In Germany, four former senior GfK execs have founded Exevia, a new healthcare market research agency based in Nuremberg. The four are Norbert Schell, Ulrik Scheuermann, Andrea Gock and Roland Herterich. More

Market Strategies Man Reg Baker to Join MRII

Jul 14 2014

Non-profit educational body the Marketing Research Institute International (MRII) has named research industry veteran Reg Baker as Executive Director. He will take up the new post on October 1st, following the retirement of Don Marek the previous month. More

SPA Future Thinking Opens Financial Services Division

Jul 9 2014

UK-based agency SPA Future Thinking has launched a Financial Services practice comprising a team of ten staff, led by Research Director Annabelle Truscott. More

Intellection Boosts Senior Team

Jul 7 2014

UK-based Intellection Software has appointed Wojtek Kokoszka as Commercial Director and Charlotte Atkins as COO, plus ESOMAR President Dan Foreman as a Non-Executive Director. More

Healthcare Specialist Launched in India

Jul 7 2014

A new research and business consulting firm, DelveInsight Business Research, has opened in New Delhi, focused on the healthcare sector. More

Cello Adds Director in Health Insight Division

Jul 7 2014

UK-based Cello Health Insight has appointed Marie Innes as a Director, based in its head office in London. Her remit includes managing international client accounts on both quant and qual studies. More

Face Facts Hires Four, Promotes Two to Director

Jul 4 2014

Leeds, UK-based quant fieldwork specialist Face Facts has hired former Quaestor director Rachel Hoy for the new role of Client Services Director. The firm has also made three other appointments and two senior internal promotions. More

Verve Partners with InsightAsia

Jul 3 2014

UK-based online community specialist Verve has partnered with MR agency InsightAsia to meet client demand for full service quant and qual community panel research across Asia. More

MRops Hires Healthcare Specialists in UK, US and China

Jul 3 2014

US data collection agency MRops has appointed three former WorldOne execs to roles in its offices in London, Hong Kong and Philadelphia. More

MRSS India Appoints Four

Jul 3 2014

MRSS India has appointed Satish Belani as Measurement Science Advisor; Jyoti Katke as Director, Client Servicing (Western Region); Manish Shah as Operations Head, India; and Sankalp Shrie as Project Director - B2B. More

ICM Promotes Two and Hires Two

Jul 3 2014

Creston-owned full service agency ICM has promoted Sarah Perry to the role of Head of Development, and Gina Moore to Field Director. The firm has also hired Jenifer Curren as a Research Manager and Kate Bewick as an Associate Director. More

Toluna Parent Buys Harris Europe from Nielsen

Jul 2 2014

ITWP, the parent company of online community and survey technology provider Toluna, has acquired Harris Interactive's European arm from Nielsen. As part of the deal, Nielsen will take a minority share in ITWP. More

Company Founders Turn from Crime to Marketing

Jul 2 2014

In the UK, two former Lancaster University researchers have launched a language analysis service for marketers, called Relative Insight. Their technology was originally developed to help catch criminals through the analysis of the language they used in their online conversations. More

Publicis Sets Up ROAR Digital Agency

Jul 2 2014

Global marcoms network Publicis Groupe has set up a new digital agency called ROAR, offering a full range of user experience, strategy, creative, media and analytics services. More

GQR Links with Don Guy to Launch in Canada

Jul 1 2014

Washington, DC-based polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR) has partnered with Canadian public affairs strategist Don Guy to open an office in Toronto. More

SSI Names AsiaPac Managing Director

Jul 1 2014

Sampling and data collection firm SSI has appointed Mark Lepine as Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region, with responsibility for all sales and operations across Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. More

Community Software Firm CMNTY Opens in London

Jul 1 2014

Netherlands-based community research software provider CMNTY has opened an office in London, and has appointed Alastair Macmillan to lead it. More

ORC International Opens Office near Paris

Jun 27 2014

Customer and employee research specialist ORC International has opened an office in Sevres, south west of Paris, where it has appointed former Ipsos exec Anne Lavielle to head up the new operation. More

Innovate Hires Build Operations Team

Jun 25 2014

Innovate, the on-demand panels and sample company launched recently by uSamp founders Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin, has hired Lisa Wilding-Brown as EVP of Global Operations, based in Dallas, Texas; and Amanda Keller as Senior Director of Global Project Management, based in Encino, CA. More

BI Recruiter Launches

Jun 24 2014

Denver-based Lehman Gates Executive Search has launched a specialist predictive analytics recruitment firm, Business Intelligence Recruiting Group (BIRG). More

Illuminas Man Mike Roderick Joins Trinity McQueen

Jun 23 2014

UK-based Trinity McQueen (formerly Brass Insights) has appointed former Illuminas exec Mike Roderick as Research Director, tasked with expanding the agency's activities in the financial services, utilities and B2B sectors. More

Zenoss Hires Former Vovici Leader Greg Stock as CEO

Jun 20 2014

Former Vovici Chairman and CEO Greg Stock has joined IT monitoring and analytics software provider Zenoss as Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Bill Karpovich who will remain on the firm's Board of Directors. More

ORC Hires Four in Singapore

Jun 20 2014

Customer and employee satisfaction specialist ORC International has appointed four new members of staff in its Singapore office. More

Cello Health Insight in Staff Development Push

Jun 20 2014

UK research firm Cello Health Insight has launched a continuous staff development programme called BUILD, and promoted Leyla Itani and Helen Porter to lead the initiative. More

Verve Opens Survey Programming Office in Romania

Jun 19 2014

Community panel specialist Verve has opened a dedicated survey programming office in Iași, Romania, headed by Senior Survey Programmer Eugen Tuchendria. More

Data Liberation Hires Vision Critical's Boote

Jun 17 2014

In London, former Vision Critical exec Amanda Boote has joined MR technology consultancy Data Liberation in the newly created role of Director of Sales & Marketing. More

Obituary: Madeline McMahon, Double Helix US

Jun 16 2014

Madeline McMahon, Director Strategic Market Research at Double Helix US, died suddenly on June 7th after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 35 years old. More

On Device Hires Kobeissi to Launch MENA Operations

Jun 16 2014

London-based mobile research and sample specialist On Device Research has hired former Ipsos director Nader Kobeissi as Managing Director for the MENA region, launching the company's new Dubai office. More

Adelphi Grows UK Team

Jun 16 2014

Healthcare MR consultancy Adelphi Research UK has announced three promotions and two new appointments. Caroline Coe and Jo Thompson are both promoted to Research Director; Emma Tweats becomes an RM, while Kris Barker returns and Steve Loasby joins the company. More

TrendKite Raises Funds, Gets New CEO

Jun 13 2014

Media monitoring firm TrendKite has closed a $3.2m Series A round of funding, which it will invest in its big data processing infrastructure, and expansion of its sales team. The firm has also appointed former Dachis Group CTO Erik Huddleston as Chief Executive Officer. More

Acxiom Hires Starcom's Ian James as European MD

Jun 13 2014

Enterprise data and analytics company Acxiom has hired Starcom Media Vest Group's former EMEA Chief Digital Officer Ian James for the newly created role of European Managing Director. More

Illuminas Reports Revenue Rise and New Recruits

Jun 12 2014

Employee-owned MR provider Illuminas has reported a 27% revenue rise to £10m for the year ended February 2014. The firm has also appointed Steven Maskell as Senior Vice President in its New York office. More

Angus Reid 'Retires' to Found the Angus Reid Institute

Jun 12 2014

Canadian pollster Angus Reid, most recently the co-founder of research community and survey tech specialist Vision Critical, is retiring as the firm's Executive Chair, in order to set up an independent public opinion research organization he will call the Angus Reid Institute. More

YouGov Strengthens London Team

Jun 11 2014

In London, online specialist YouGov has promoted Paul Marshall to Director in the Media & Technology team, and Simon Mottram to Lead Consulting Director. In addition, James Starkie has re-joined the firm as Business Development Consultant in the Reputation team. More

Brilot Leaves YouGov for Cello Health Digital Role

Jun 10 2014

UK-based division Cello Health Insight has appointed former YouGov exec Dan Brilot as Digital Director, to help drive development of the agency's suite of digital offerings. More

New Mobile Researcher Up and Running on 3 Continents

Jun 9 2014

Former TNS exec James Fergusson has launched a mobile and digital insights agency, Mobile Digital Indaba (MDI), based in Melbourne, Australia and already with offices in Singapore and Cape Town, South Africa. More

Insurance Analyst Launches Research Division

Jun 9 2014

UK-based insurance specialist Litmus Analysis has recruited Robin Dicks as a Partner for a new market research and analysis venture, Litmus Research Associates. More

Outsourcing Firm Plans to Hire 1,000

Jun 6 2014

In India, BPO and KPO firm Navigant Technologies says it will more than double its headcount in the current financial year, adding 1,000 staff; and will add a third call centre, in Delhi or Gurgaon. More

New CEO for Crowdtap as Founder Leaves

Jun 4 2014

In New York, brand influencer network Crowdtap has appointed marketer Sean Foster as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Brandon Evans who has left the firm. More

Gartner Names New CFO

Jun 4 2014

Gartner has announced that its Chief Financial Officer Chris Lafond is leaving the company at the end of the month to 'pursue other opportunities', and will be replaced by Craig Safian, who currently serves as Group VP of Global Finance. More

Toluna Promotes Bremer to Global Strategy Role

Jun 4 2014

In New York, online research and technology specialist Toluna has promoted John Bremer to Group Chief Research and Strategy Officer. More

MR Staff Recruitment Firm Sparkle Launches in London

Jun 3 2014

Former Stopgap recruiters Kathy King and Janet Chambers have launched their own recruitment agency, Sparkle, which will work on permanent and freelance market research and insight roles at all levels. More

Kleffmann Names Leader for amis AgriGlobe

Jun 3 2014

Agricultural market research firm Kleffmann Group has appointed Dr Bob Fairclough as Team Leader of its recently established agricultural market trend information and consulting unit amis AgriGlobe. More

Sheldrake Named Chief Operating Officer at BDRC

Jun 3 2014

London-based B2B specialist BDRC Group has promoted Richard Sheldrake to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. More

George Terhanian Leaves Toluna to Join NPD

Jun 2 2014

George Terhanian has left Toluna to join consumer specialist The NPD Group in the newly created role of Group President and Chief Research and Analytics Officer. More

European Expansion for Sample Firm EMI

Jun 2 2014

Global online sample aggregator EMI Research Solutions has opened its first European office, in London. More

Ad Analytics Firm Yieldex Opens in London

Jun 2 2014

US ad analytics and trading tools provider Yieldex has opened of an office in London, and appointed ad industry veterans Mark Williams and Nigel Edmund-Jones to kick-start its European business. More

Former Blauw Exec Becomes SSI Benelux MD

Jun 2 2014

In Rotterdam, Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed Marlies Kerklaan as Managing Director for the Benelux region. More

uSamp Hire Boosts Mobile Panel Expertise

May 28 2014

Online sampling and research technology company uSamp has appointed industry veteran Joe Jordan as Vice President, Panel Operations, with a focus on mobile. More

Verto Analytics Hires Gemius Founder as CRO

May 27 2014

Chris Modzelewski, the founder of online audience research specialist Gemius S.A., has joined New York-based digital media measurement company Verto Analytics as Chief Research Officer. Separately, Timo Smura has joined the firm in Finland, as Head of Research and Analytics. More

Schlesinger Hires Nielsen Panels Man as CTO

May 27 2014

US-based fieldwork group Schlesinger Associates has appointed former Nielsen Global Panel Leader Jade Landfried as Chief Technology Officer. More

GMI Opens in Frankfurt

May 23 2014

Kantar-owned research technology and panels firm GMI (Global Market Insite) has opened a new office in Frankfurt, and appointed Key Account Director Norman-René Schwalme to lead it. More

Data Collection Firm OMR Globus Hires in London

May 23 2014

UK-based international data collection agency OMR Globus has hired Paul Campbell for the new role of Research Director, in its London office. Campbell will service UK and EU clients, expand qual services in the EU and Asia, and strengthen quant support for global programmes. More

Former AMR Execs Launch New Company

May 22 2014

In the UK, Jim Easton, former CEO of customer and market insight specialist AMR International, has launched a new consulting firm, Plural Strategy Group, focusing on media, events, agribusiness and software markets. More

GfK Hires for North American Health Division

May 22 2014

GfK has appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents in its North American Health team: former TNS Healthcare US President Paul Barnes, and former Eli Lilly consultant Cheryl Mulherin. More

Attensity Strengthens Senior Team

May 22 2014

Data mining and semantic analytics provider Attensity, which announced $90m in equity financing last week, has hired Frank Brown as CFO, Martin Onofrio as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Tommy Hawkins as VP, Development. More

B2B Publisher Adds Third Party Data Option

May 21 2014

Technology publisher IDG Enterprise is expanding its Premium Data Services suite, to allow segmentation and targeting of tech decision-makers using a combination of its own and third-party data. Farrah Forbes has been promoted to lead the firm's data strategy. More

Rapid Growth for UK's eDigitalResearch

May 20 2014

UK-based Voice of the Customer specialist eDigitalResearch has reported a 20 percent rise in annual turnover to £7.5m, and says it has employed an additional 30 new members of staff over the past twelve months. More

Cint Strengthens UK Sales Team

May 20 2014

Stockholm-based panel exchange operator Cint has boosted its UK customer service and sales teams with three new hires and the promotion of Jane Attale (nee Mills) to the leadership role of UK Sales Director. More

QuestBack Hires UK Country Head

May 20 2014

Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) specialist QuestBack has appointed Paul Barnes to head up its UK operations as Country Manager, managing a team of twenty people. He was previously VP Operations at software provider Eptica. More

Ipsos MediaCT Opens Data Science Hub

May 19 2014

Ipsos' MediaCT division, which specialises in measuring how consumers use and respond to media across different platforms, has opened a Data Science Hub in London. The new initiative is led by Neil Farrer, who takes on the role of Chief Data Science Officer. More

OgilvyOne Names UK Head of Data

May 16 2014

WPP-owned direct and interactive marketing network OgilvyOne has appointed Olivier Janus as Head of Data UK, in charge of the Data Services team in the country. More

Hay Strengthens Employee Research Arm

May 16 2014

In London, former ORC employee research exec Phil Pringle has joined global management consultancy Hay Group, as Senior Consultant in its Employee Opinion Research division. More

TNS Promotes for Mekong Leadership Role

May 14 2014

TNS has promoted Chaitanya Reddy to the newly created role of Political & Social Director, Mekong Region, adding Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar to his existing responsibility leading Political & Social research in Vietnam. More

New EVP for Schlesinger

May 14 2014

US-based data collection company Schlesinger Associates has appointed Matt Campion as an Executive Vice President, charged with developing its quantitative client portfolio in healthcare and expanding its service solutions across the group. More

Stevens Leaves Research Now; New MD Appointed

May 13 2014

Digital data collection specialist Research Now has announced that MD, Americas Craig Stevens is to leave the business after a decade to pursue new opportunities, and that John Rothwell will step into his shoes. More

Senior Changes for Ipsos Public Affairs US

May 13 2014

Ipsos Public Affairs has made three senior management changes in its US team: Clifford Young has been promoted to President and John Vidmar to Chairman of the division in the US, while Julia Clark takes on additional responsibilities as VP leading the team in Chicago. More

UK Gets New National Statistician

May 12 2014

John Pullinger, currently the House of Commons Librarian and DG of Information has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the UK Statistics Authority, and National Statistician, succeeding Jil Matheson who retires at the end of June 2014. More

More New Directors for IFF

May 12 2014

London-based IFF Research has added two more new directors: Pamela Bremner will strengthen the firm's work in the employment & benefits and health & lifestyle sectors, while Danny Millar joins as Interviewing Services Director. More

comScore CFO to Retire

May 9 2014

Digital audience measurement specialist comScore has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Kenneth Tarpey, will retire in August this year. The firm is currently seeking a successor. More

Haller to Lead Experian DataLabs Worldwide

May 6 2014

In the US, Experian has named Eric Haller Executive Vice President of its data experimentation and innovation arm Experian DataLabs. Haller will lead the division globally as it expands beyond the US to London and Sao Paulo, Brazil. More

New Analytics Leader for PwC's Strategy&

May 6 2014

In London, former Nunwood leader James Walker is joining PwC-owned management consultancy Strategy& as Lead Partner - Demand Analytics, in charge of the firm's EMEA Customer Insight Marketing Analytics Center of Excellence. More

Kantar Hires Former Ipsos MORI Marketing Head

May 6 2014

In London, Kantar Media has hired former Ipsos MORI Marketing Director Anna Reeves for the newly created Board-level role of Global Commercial Director, in charge of its marketing and business development teams, and the shaping of new offerings. More

Former Researcher Becomes Ford CEO

May 2 2014

In the US, former Ford Motor Co. Market Research Analyst Mark Fields is to become the company's ninth President and Chief Executive Officer, when Alan Mulally retires in July. More

Behavioral Economics Consultancy TGG Names Chairman

May 2 2014

Former Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit has been named Chairman of TGG Group, a consulting firm focused on behavioral economics and big data, whose co-founders include Freakonomics author Steven Levitt and economist Daniel Kahneman. More

Former BSkyB Researcher Harry Mirpuri Joins FreshMinds

May 1 2014

Former BSkyB Research Director Harry Mirpuri has joined central London consultancy FreshMinds as a Director. More

Sorrell Nets 70% Pay Rise to £29.8m

May 1 2014

WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell saw his annual pay package rise by nearly two-thirds to £29.8m in 2013, from £17.5m the previous year, boosted by a plan linked to the company's share price and performance. More

'Hard-to-Reach' Regions Specialist D3 Adds Five Bs

Apr 28 2014

D3 Systems, known for its research in some of the world's most dangerous environments, has added five execs to its team: Kerry Brown, Alicia Boyd, Jessica Beaird, Kyle Block and April Bethune. More

Verto Hires Verkasalo as CEO, Raises Growth Funds

Apr 25 2014

New York-based digital media measurement specialist Verto Analytics has appointed Arbitron Mobile founder Hannu Verkasalo as Chief Executive Officer, while raising $5.4m in new investment funding. More

ForeSee Founder Sets Up Growth Advisory Firm

Apr 15 2014

ForeSee Results founder Larry Freed and a number of his former exec team have launched a new company called 2nd Stage Partners, advising recently launched companies on how to grow. More

Senior Changes at ICM

Apr 15 2014

Creston-owned full service agency ICM has promoted Head of Qualitative Research Iain Carruthers to its Board, and given existing Director Alex Knight a wider remit as Insight Division COO and CFO. More

Verve Drives Innovation with New Hire

Apr 15 2014

In London, community panel specialist Verve has hired Emel Mohammadally as Innovations Director, a newly created position, with a remit to roll out new technologies, tools and approaches for clients. More

Yoder Joins Ebiquity as Americas CEO

Apr 14 2014

Alex Yoder, former CEO of online analytics pioneer Webtrends, has joined UK-based media and marketing insights specialist Ebiquity as Chief Executive Officer, Americas. More

Research Now Hires BlueKai Co-founder as CTO

Apr 14 2014

Online panel specialist Research Now has appointed BlueKai co-founder Michael Bigby as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and a member of its Executive Leadership team. More

TNS BMRB Hires Public Policy Expert

Apr 11 2014

In the UK, specialist social research agency TNS BMRB has appointed former Office of Public Management (OPM) exec Robin Clarke as a Director in its London office. More

SurveyMonkey Moves European HQ to Dublin

Apr 10 2014

Palo Alto, CA-based DIY research specialist SurveyMonkey is moving its European headquarters to Dublin, where corporation taxes are far lower than in the UK. The firm will hire 50 new members of staff in Ireland, and relocate its international team there from its office in Lisbon. More

Lumi Hires Former Cint MD as European Sales Manager

Apr 10 2014

London-based mobile research technology specialist Lumi has appointed former Cint MD Daniel Cunill as European Sales Manager. More

WPP Launches Public Sector Practice

Apr 8 2014

Marcoms giant WPP has launched a global Government & Public Sector Practice to drive 'excellence' in government communications. The new initiative is led by Dr Michelle Harrison, who is also CEO of the group's TNS BMRB agency. More

Four from uSamp Join Dusig and Lavin's New Firm

Apr 7 2014

Sample industry pioneers Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin have announced that former uSamp exec George Llorens has joined them as co-founder of their new online and mobile sampling and data collection business Innovate. The team has also appointed three further former uSamp colleagues. More

InSites Consulting Expands to Asia Pacific

Apr 7 2014

European online specialist InSites Consulting is extending its moderator network in Asia Pacific and has agreed a long-term strategic partnership with Sydney-based boutique agency Direction First. More

TNS Makes Senior Promotions in the Americas

Apr 4 2014

TNS has promoted Ignacio Galceran to the newly created role of Chief Client & Offer Officer - Americas, while also promoting five staff to become 'Americas Practice Leaders'. More

National Research Corp COO Resigns

Apr 4 2014

Lincoln, Nebraska-based patient insights and healthcare analytics specialist the National Research Corporation (NRC) has announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer Susan Henricks has resigned from the company. The firm has not given a reason. More

Focus Pointe Global Expands Online Offer

Apr 3 2014

US data collection firm Focus Pointe Global has expanded its online division Focus Pointe Online, led by MD of Online Research Wally Balden. More

TNS Promotes Conrad to MD, Brazil

Apr 2 2014

TNS has promoted James Conrad to the role of Managing Director, Brazil; and filled his previous post as Executive Vice President, West Region Lead through the appointment of former GfK exec Rogerio Monteiro. More

Three New Directors for IFF Research

Apr 2 2014

London-based agency IFF Research has appointed Martin Marine as Financial Services Director, while promoting Alistair Kuechel and Angus Tindle to Director level. More

BrainJuicer Hires Former NeuroFocus Senior Partner

Apr 2 2014

BrainJuicer has appointed former Nielsen NeuroFocus exec Jeff McDonald as Vice President, North America, overseeing the firm's new Southeast account team. More

West Coast Office for Double Helix US

Apr 1 2014

Custom pharma research specialist Double Helix is celebrating its tenth anniversary in the US with the opening of an office in San Francisco, and has appointed Madeline McMahon to head it up. More

Directions Research Promotes Five

Apr 1 2014

US-based Directions Research Inc. (DRI) has announced five promotions, including Dan Argo to Director IT, Security & Compliance; and 24-year company veteran Eric Groeschen to Senior Data Consultant. More

MetrixLab Launches Big Data Analytics JV

Mar 31 2014

Netherlands-based online research and marketing analytics firm MetrixLab has launched a big data joint venture with marketing intelligence experts Edwin Kooge and Natasha Walk. More

Purdie Pascoe Opens in Chicago and San Francisco

Mar 28 2014

UK-based medical market research agency Purdie Pascoe has expanded to the US, appointing former Ipsos Healthcare exec Muhammad Asim as Senior Vice President in Chicago, and Josina 'Hector' Habegger as an Associate Director in San Francisco. More

GfK Names US HR Leader

Mar 28 2014

GfK has appointed Jacqueline Richardson as Regional Director and EVP of Human Resources in North America; leading workforce development, talent management, employee relations, training, diversity and recruitment efforts in the US and Canada. More

Wright Returns to TNS in Technology & Finance Role

Mar 27 2014

In the UK, Alex Wright has returned to TNS as Director in the Technology & Finance business, after working at west London-based Winmark. More

Current Analysis Hires Two for AsiaPac Expansion

Mar 26 2014

IT and telecoms market intelligence specialist Current Analysis has appointed former IDC execs Harish Taori as Research Director and Swatantra Kumar as Sales Director at its office in Singapore. More

Communispace Launches Healthcare Arm

Mar 25 2014

In the US, online research community builder Communispace has launched a new business unit dedicated to healthcare clients; and has named VP Corey Schwartz as its Managing Director. The firm says more such 'sub-brand' launches may be in the pipeline. More

Toluna Opens Korea Office

Mar 25 2014

Online community and survey technology provider Toluna has opened an office in Seoul, Korea, where it has promoted Kayne Park to the position of Country Director. More

TNS Hires Samsung's Yong Joo Park as CRO AsiaPac

Mar 25 2014

TNS has hired client side researcher Yong Joo Park for the newly created role of Chief Research Officer for the Asia Pacific region. He will join on 1st April. More

uSamp Founders Launch New Firm, 'Innovate'

Mar 24 2014

uSamp co-founders Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin have launched a new firm called Innovate, which they say will 'pinpoint' global panelists on demand and deliver sample via connected APIs. More

Glanville Returns to RONIN

Mar 24 2014

In London, Simon Glanville has rejoined healthcare & B2B specialist RONIN Corporation, as UK Managing Director. More

Canadian Logit Group Expands to US

Mar 21 2014

Toronto, Canada-based online and telephone data collection agency The Logit Group has expanded to the US, where it has appointed industry veteran Marcus Turner as US Vice President. More

Former Aer Lingus Exec David Kelly Joins Catalyst

Mar 20 2014

Former Aer Lingus Marketing & Sales Director David Kelly has joined customer satisfaction and mystery shopping specialist Catalyst Market Research as a Consultant at its offices in Dublin. More

YouGov Appoints Nordic CEO

Mar 19 2014

Online research pioneer YouGov has appointed Bianca Bruhn as CEO of its Nordic business, based in its Copenhagen office and with responsibility for the firm's operations in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. More

Llorens to Leave uSamp, Bouzakis Resumes Old Role

Mar 19 2014

George Llorens is leaving his role as EVP of Sales at online sampling firm uSamp 'to pursue other interests'. He will be replaced by Ted Bouzakis, who most recently served as Head of North American Sales. More

DNM Analytics Opens in Toronto

Mar 18 2014

Irish business intelligence (BI) consulting services company DNM Analytics has invested $1.8m in a first North American office, in Toronto. More

New Firm Altocloud Makes it Personal

Mar 18 2014

Technology industry execs Barry O'Sullivan, Joe Smyth and Dan Arra have set up a platform called Altocloud, which uses analytics and machine learning to produce personalized customer communications. The firm has bases in Galway, Ireland and Silicon Valley, USA. More

Incite Expansion Drives Leadership Changes

Mar 17 2014

Roger Banks, the UK MD of consumer specialist Incite, has been promoted to the role of Group Managing Director, following growth in the firm's international business. Director Peter Kneale has taken over Banks' previous role in the UK. More

Abt SRBI Hires Teehan as COO

Mar 13 2014

Abt SRBI, the survey and data collection arm of US-based healthcare and government researcher Abt Associates, has appointed Elizabeth Teehan as Chief Operating Officer, replacing co-founder Al Ronca who will retire in July after 32 years with the company. More

GMI's Asilzadeh Launches 'Smart Outsourcing' Agency

Mar 12 2014

Former GMI/Lightspeed operations exec Mitra Asilzadeh has set up a new firm called Smart Outsourcing and Consultancy (SOC), providing online market research, survey programming and data analytics services, along with sample procurement via specialised panel companies. More

Royal Mail Names Head of Insight and Data Leader

Mar 12 2014

In the UK, Royal Mail has appointed former Aegis Media exec Antony Jones as Head of Insight for its MarketReach business, while Diana Rhodes joins the division as Mail Strategy and Planning Director, to lead the planning and data teams. More

MRevolution Names Svetopetric CEO in Poland

Mar 12 2014

Former Ipsos Poland CEO Dinko Svetopetric has joined insight communities specialist MRevolution as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, replacing Matyas Bauer who has moved into the role of Client Service Manager. More

Sorrell Gets £22.7m Share Award

Mar 10 2014

WPP Chief Exec Sir Martin Sorrell has received 1.78m shares, worth around £22.7m, under the company's now-discontinued long-term incentive plan, LEAP. More

New Adshel Division to Quench Client Thirst for Insight

Mar 10 2014

Australian outdoor media company Adshel has launched a Strategic Integration (SI) Division and recruited media strategist Charlotte Vente to lead it. More

Hall & Partners Names Stuart Global CEO Health

Mar 6 2014

In London, Omnicom-owned brand and communications research consultancy Hall & Partners has promoted Abigail Stuart to the newly created role of Global CEO of its Health division. More

Mike Everett Joins YSC as Global COO

Mar 5 2014

Former Ipsos MORI CEO Mike Everett has moved to business psychology consultancy YSC as Global Chief Operating Officer. More

MRops Relocates and Hires in Hong Kong

Mar 4 2014

US-based data collection agency MRops has moved to a purpose-built office in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, to make space for its twenty full-time staff, and its 'Executive Interviewing Center' which houses 50 interviewers. The company has also made several new hires in the city. More

Ambitious ComRes Poaches MORI's Mludzinski

Mar 3 2014

UK policy and strategy consultancy ComRes has appointed Tom Mludzinski to the new post of Head of Political Polling, effective today. Previously Deputy Head of Politics at Ipsos MORI, Mludzinski will lead ComRes's Political and Media Team. More

Trayner Rejoins GQR to Head New NYC Office

Mar 3 2014

Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR) has announced the opening of an office in New York City; and the appointment of Graeme Trayner, formerly a Partner at Brunswick Group in London, as VP leading the office and the firm's corporate consulting practice worldwide. More

Rapid Growth for Verve

Mar 3 2014

In London, community panels specialist Verve has reported a strong start to 2014, including the arrival of twelve new team members. More

ORC Launches Strategy Research Division in Singapore

Feb 28 2014

ORC International has re-located its Singapore office to bigger premises in preparation for the launch of its new Strategy Research practice, which will focus on helping businesses drive organizational growth across the Asia Pacific region. More

McCabe is New President at Numeric Analytics

Feb 28 2014

US web analytics consultancy Numeric Analytics has promoted Ann McCabe to the role of President, leading the expansion of it analytics, data visualization and digital marketing portfolio. More

Research Services Firm Launched in Chennai

Feb 26 2014

In Chennai, India, former Krea exec Arindam Bhattacharya has set up a new firm called ResearchSuite Technologies, offering survey programming, translations and data analytics solutions. More

New CEO for Kantar Japan

Feb 26 2014

Kantar has promoted Hidehiko Otake to the role of Chief Executive of its wholly-owned subsidiary Kantar Japan, replacing Masanori Miyajima who is leaving the business. More

Senior Hires for FreshMinds

Feb 25 2014

UK-based consultancy FreshMinds has appointed former Interbrand exec Andy Maher as Chief Operating Officer; Su Gill as Finance Manager; and Natasha Wallace and Catherine Caporn to senior roles in its insight and strategy teams. More

Watkins Moves to Join the Dots from Leo Burnett

Feb 25 2014

Former Leo Burnett Group Head of Research Steve Watkins has been appointed as a Research Director at pioneering UK agency Join the Dots. Emma Kirk and Mo Mahar have also joined the company. More

All Clear for New US Consultancy

Feb 24 2014

In the US, marketing and research expert Kimberly Bonniksen and finance and consulting veteran David Grzan have teamed up to launch KlarosKonsulting, whose services will include market research, branding, sales optimisation and digital marketing. More

New York Times Names First Chief Data Scientist

Feb 21 2014

The New York Times (NYT) has hired mathematician Professor Chris Wiggins as its first ever Chief Data Scientist, tasked with creating a Machine Learning division which will help the group uncover information about the way readers consume its content. More

GfK Extends CEO Hartmann's Contract to 2019

Feb 20 2014

GfK has extended CEO Matthias Hartmann's contract by a further five years, to 30th November 2019. More

OnePoint Global Opens in Madrid

Feb 20 2014

Mobile research technology firm OnePoint Global has opened an office in Madrid, where it has appointed former Ipsos Loyalty exec César Rodriguez as Sales Director for the Iberia market. More

Another New CEO for Webtrends

Feb 19 2014

Online analytics pioneer Webtrends has named former Coremetrics CEO Joe Davis as its latest Chief Executive, just five months after appointing David Mitchell to the role. More

Mediabrands Launches Marketing Sciences Division

Feb 19 2014

In the UK and Ireland, Interpublic's media innovation holding company IPG Mediabrands has created a new Marketing Sciences division, and appointed Yvonne O'Brien to lead its team of twenty insight and analytics specialists. More

Peanut Labs Expands to Europe

Feb 18 2014

San Francisco-based Peanut Labs has set up an office in London, from where it will offer social media sampling services across the UK, France and Germany. Will Carroll and Lewis Reeves join from sister company Research Now, to lead the new office. More

Nick Baker Named Quadrangle Group CEO

Feb 18 2014

In London, research and strategy consultancy Quadrangle has promoted former MD Dr Nick Baker to the role of Group Chief Executive. More

Akhtar to Lead Cido in Hong Kong

Feb 18 2014

Global data collection specialist Cido has promoted Ayaz Akhtar to the role of General Manager of its Hong Kong office. More

Schlesinger Swaps San Francisco and Chicago Leaders

Feb 18 2014

US-based fieldwork provider Schlesinger Associates has transferred Pam Lintner from San Francisco to Chicago to oversee its Midwest market, while Scott Baker will take her place in San Francisco, overseeing West Coast markets. More

Molloy Takes Senior Tech Role at Salience Insight

Feb 14 2014

Media measurement specialist Salience Insight has appointed former Pulse Train CEO Pat Molloy as Consulting Chief Information Officer, charged with streamlining and integrating the group's technology. More

New Director for Facts

Feb 3 2014

UK-based Facts International has appointed former Opinion Leader and Diagnostics exec Sarah Carter as a Research Director. More

Marek to Retire as MRII Exec Director

Jan 31 2014

In the US, The Marketing Research Institute International (MRII), which provides MR training and education, is looking for a new Executive Director to replace Don Marek when he retires in September. More

Thoroughbred to Launch Analytics Unit

Jan 29 2014

In the US, employee-owned company Thoroughbred Research Group has partnered with former Infinia execs James Fink and Barbara Booth to set up a new analytics division. More

Research Now Promotes Hogg to EMEA MD Role

Jan 28 2014

In London, online panel specialist Research Now has promoted Ben Hogg to the position of Managing Director of EMEA, Portfolio Companies. More

Ipsos Hires Canadian Media Leader

Jan 27 2014

Ipsos has appointed Joanne Van der Burgt to its media research practice in Canada, with a remit to grow the practice across the country. More

Schlesinger Launches Online Services in Europe

Jan 27 2014

US-based fieldwork firm Schlesinger Associates has launched its online service Schlesinger Interactive in Europe, led by James Sallows, who joined the company in September. More

Dan Foreman Takes Chairman's Role at ZappiStore

Jan 23 2014

ESOMAR President Dan Foreman has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at online DIY market research platform ZappiStore. More

SIS International Expands to the Philippines

Jan 22 2014

US-based SIS International Research has opened an office in Manila, to offer fieldwork and data collection services in South East Asia while expanding its Market Intelligence Unit. More

Pharma Research Firm Launched in Frankfurt

Jan 21 2014

Pharma researcher Thomas Gleissner has set up a new agency called Research Excellence, in Frankfurt, offering customized market research services to clients in the pharmaceutical, medical technology, and medical device sectors. More

Growing BDRC Continental Restructures and Promotes Seven

Jan 20 2014

Expanding UK-based agency BDRC Continental has created two new divisions, Commercial and On the Move, and promoted Ian Stevens and Matt Costin, respectively, to lead them as Managing Directors. Five other promotions include Richard Smith, who becomes a Director and joins the Board. More

Research Now Promotes for MD Northern Europe Role

Jan 20 2014

Panels specialist Research Now has promoted Chris Dubreuil from SVP of Client Development - Northern Europe to Managing Director of Northern Europe. More

ALG Research Names Four New Partners

Jan 17 2014

In the US, public opinion and political polling specialist ALG Research has promoted four of its execs to Partner status. More

Change at the Top for Experian

Jan 16 2014

Global information services company Experian has selected CEO Don Robert to become its new Chairman, following the resignation of co-founder Sir John Peace, who will step down from his role by the 2014 AGM. CFO Brian Cassin will succeed Robert as CEO. More

MRops Hires Three in US

Jan 16 2014

US data collection agency MRops has made three senior hires: Steve Connelly as Director of Client Reporting Solutions, Andrea Stoltz as VP Client Services, and Danielle Popp as Lead Statistician. More

Change of CEO for Communispace

Jan 15 2014

Diane Hessan, President and CEO of online community specialist Communispace, is to move into the role of Chairman, and has named co-creation expert Charles Trevail as her successor. More

Vision Critical Gets New Shareholder and CRO

Jan 15 2014

Research community and survey technology specialist Vision Critical has secured a $3.5m share investment from Difference Capital Financial. The firm has also appointed former OMERS Ventures MD Derek Smyth as its first ever Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). More

Four Rejoin SPA Future Thinking

Jan 15 2014

UK-based research firm SPA Future Thinking has welcomed back four former employees, who take up positions in its account and operations teams. More

Former TNS Chief Exec Pedro Ros Joins Creston

Jan 14 2014

UK-based insight and communications group Creston has hired former TNS CEO Pedro Ros for the newly created role of Head of Strategic Insight. More

OnePoint Global Opens Office in France

Jan 14 2014

Mobile research technology firm OnePoint Global has opened an office in France, and has appointed former Annik Principal Consultant Gary Stocks to lead the new venture. More

Child to Lead Join the Dots' New Learning Centre

Jan 14 2014

Manchester, UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots has promoted Research Operations Director Paul Child to the role of Talent Director, responsible for the management, promotion and direction of its newly established in-house learning centre, the 'dotacademy'. More

Schlesinger Hires Two Qual Leaders

Jan 14 2014

US-based fieldwork provider Schlesinger Associates has appointed former TNS Ops Director Samantha Bacelieri-Centers as Operations Director of Schlesinger Qualitative, while Scott Baker joins the division as Vice President, Account Management, after sixteen years at Adept Consumer Testing. More

Raj Buys Into Shapiro to Form New Chicago Firm

Jan 13 2014

In Chicago, marketing services CEO and business transformation specialist Zain Raj has acquired a majority interest in independent market research firm Shapiro, and will form a new firm, Shapiro + Raj. More

Creston's Don Elgie to Retire

Jan 10 2014

UK-based insight and communications group Creston Plc has announced the retirement of CEO and founder Don Elgie, with effect from 31st March 2014. Elgie will 'pursue a career of non-executive roles', and will be succeeded by current COO and CFO Barrie Brien, who has been with the Group since 2004. More

Former WorldOne Execs Link for New Agency

Jan 10 2014

In Nice, France, four pharma research colleagues from WorldOne have launched a new independent fieldwork agency, QualWorld, specializing in qual market research for the healthcare industry. More

Former NASDAQ Exec Takes Senior Role at Potentiate

Jan 10 2014

In Sydney, Australia, 'data intelligence' specialist Potentiate has appointed Tim Pickard as Director of Visualization and Analytics. More

M3 Global Research Opens New US Office, Hires Nine

Jan 9 2014

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has opened a new office in Rochester, New York, while appointing four new members of staff in the US and five in London. More

Ipsos Realigns Canada and Pacific Northwest Teams

Jan 9 2014

Ipsos has realigned its resources in Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest, aiming to bring staff closer together and boost collaboration. To support the move, Mike Rodenburgh will now lead the company's business operations across the regions. More

Telefónica O2 Hires Former Paddy Power Insight Chief

Jan 8 2014

Former Paddy Power Insight Director Danny Russell has joined mobile phone giant Telefónica O2 as General Manager of Business Intelligence. The firm has also made two other senior appointments in its marketing team, which is led by Marketing & Consumer Director Nina Bibby. More

Research Runner Hires Mancuso to Lead Fieldwork Arm

Jan 7 2014

UK-based Research Runner - the MR support agency set up by former Opinion Health sales specialist Julian Haste - has appointed Giuseppe Mancuso as Fieldwork Solutions Director, in charge of its fieldwork division. More

Academics Launch New DIY Platform iziSurvey

Jan 6 2014

University academics Ridvan Peshkopia, Mergim Cahani and Alejtin Berisha have teamed up with entrepreneur Edi Demaj to launch a new DIY research firm called iziSurvey. More

Appointments and Promotions for Growing DJS

Jan 3 2014

UK-based consultancy DJS Research has announced a number of appointments and promotions, including three which strengthen its Operations department. More

MRS President Clifton Gets CBE

Jan 2 2014

MRS President Rita Clifton has been made a CBE in the UK's New Year's Honours List for 'services to the advertising industry'. More

Shu to Lead MR at Marketing Agency Unleaded

Jan 2 2014

Dominique Shu has joined Houston, Texas-based marketing agency Unleaded Communications as Market Research Director. She joins from consulting firm Decision Strategies where she was Principal of Market Intelligence. More

Senior Changes at Informa

Jan 2 2014

Peter Rigby has retired as London-based business information and events group Informa Plc - whose subsidiaries include research firm Datamonitor - to be replaced by Stephen A. Carter. Group Finance Director Adam Walker has also left the company with effect 31st December. More

TNS South Africa's Du Chenne Moves to Istanbul

Dec 20 2013

TNS South Africa CEO Karin Du Chenne is handing over her role to Rob Powell, and relocating to Istanbul where she will take up the position of Regional Director Business Development for AMME (Africa, Mediterranean and Middle East). More

Former IDC Exec Launches TECHnalysis Research

Dec 18 2013

Former IDC Vice President Bob O'Donnell has launched his own technology market research and consulting firm, TECHnalysis Research, in Foster City, California. More

Keith Bates to Leave Creston

Dec 13 2013

UK-based insight and communications group Creston plc has announced that Keith Bates is to step down from the role of Head of Creston Insight, seeking 'new challenges' outside the Group. More

Former CfMC MD Joins Kinesis

Dec 12 2013

US-based survey and panel management software firm Kinesis Survey Technologies has appointed former CfMC Managing Director Daniele Pizzocchero to lead its European Customer Support team. More

Facebook and NYU to Open Artificial Intelligence Lab

Dec 11 2013

Facebook and New York University (NYU) have partnered to open a Center for Artificial Intelligence, close to the latter's campus in Manhattan. Machine learning scientist Professor Yann LeCun will join as Director of the new laboratory on 1st January. More

uSamp Names Ben Leet European MD

Dec 11 2013

In London, online sampling and technology company uSamp has promoted Ben Leet to the position of Managing Director for Europe, following the departure of Gaelle Norman who has returned to France to set up her own market research support consultancy. More

Obituary: Jack Honomichl

Dec 10 2013

Market research industry legend Jack Honomichl died in Barrington, IL on Sunday at the age of 85, after a long illness. More

New Research Recruitment Firm Launches in London

Dec 10 2013

In the UK, Katariina Hannelius has left specialist recruiters RPCushing after almost nine years, to set up her own consultancy, Hannelius Recruitment, focused on the market research sector. Former colleague Inger Christensen joins her. More

SurveyMonkey Hires Former WaPo Polling Chief

Dec 10 2013

Palo Alto, CA-based DIY research specialist SurveyMonkey has appointed former Washington Post (WaPo) polling chief Jon Cohen as Vice President of Survey Research. He will take up the new role on January 6th, 2014. More

Ops Expert Ramadan Launches INOSEER

Dec 9 2013

Former Ipsos MORI Operations MD Yusuf Ramadan has opened a consultancy called INOSEER, based in central London, to provide ops expertise to market research companies across the UK. More

Senior Changes for Lightspeed

Dec 9 2013

Online specialist Lightspeed Research (LSR) has appointed David Shanker to the newly created role of The Americas Chief Executive Officer, and promoted Daniel S. Fitzgerald to global Chief Client and Marketing Officer. More

Seven Appointments for MSI

Dec 9 2013

Michigan-based Market Strategies International (MSI) has announced five new hires and two senior promotions. Janice Anderson, Rob Delghiaccio, Paul Hartley, Chris Oberle and Dawn Palace are the new arrivals while newly promoted VPs are Tish Hasting and Sue Nicol. More

M3 Global Research Expands US Qual Team

Dec 6 2013

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has expanded its Qual department with the appointment of Alan Mavretish as Vice President of MR and the promotion of Brooke Allen-Watson to US Qualitative Manager. More

uSamp Founders Leave the Company

Dec 4 2013

uSamp co-founders Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin have confirmed that they have left the company to 'explore new opportunities'. More

On Device Research Names Singapore MD

Dec 4 2013

London-based mobile research and sample specialist On Device Research has appointed former Research Now director Martin Tomlinson as Managing Director of its Singapore office, in charge of the South East Asia region. More

Ipsos Healthcare Names Global Innovation Head

Dec 3 2013

Ipsos Healthcare has appointed Tom Nolte as Global Head of Innovation, based in the US, to drive the creation and delivery of solutions addressing emerging issues across the industry. More

Management Changes and Investment for Sample Answers

Dec 2 2013

UK-based sampling agency SampleAnswers is looking to expand after an injection of cash from private investment partnership EXIMS. Meanwhile MD Neil Whelpton is leaving, and Abdi Mohamed has joined as group Technical Operations Manager. More

Former GfK Health Leader Launches New Turkish Agency

Nov 29 2013

Former GfK exec Serra Bozkurt has launched Plus Research Solutions (PRS), a healthcare market research agency based in Istanbul and serving both pharmaceutical and consumer health clients and international research agencies. More

First UK CMO for Santander

Nov 29 2013

European banking group Santander has appointed its first UK Chief Marketing Officer, Keith Moor, responsible for all UK marketing activity across the company. More

New Firm Offers Support to Panel Companies

Nov 28 2013

In New Delhi, former uSamp India Director Naim ul Qadar has launched a project management company, NextON Services, offering research and panel companies sampling expertise, vendor management and other help. More

We are Fifteen

Nov 28 2013

Hard to believe, but on Friday 29th November, DRNO's publisher MrWeb is celebrating 15 years in business. More

BritainThinks Boosts Health and Social Care Offer

Nov 28 2013

London-based consultancy BritainThinks has appointed Lucy Bush, previously of research agency Define, as an Associate Director. More

Expansion for London's YouthSight

Nov 27 2013

London-based research firm YouthSight continues to expand with the appointment of Josephine Hansom as Head of Brand, Policy and Professional research, plus other appointments and an office move. More

Nielsen to Buy Harris for $116.6m

Nov 26 2013

Nielsen is to buy Harris Interactive for around $116.6m, or $2 a share. The deal was unanimously approved on Monday by the Board of Directors of Harris, which has recently improved profits despite a continuing slide in its revenues. More

Dubai Office for Pollster PSB

Nov 26 2013

Researcher and electoral pollster Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) has announced the launch of its first Middle East office. More

Senior Promotion for Abt SRBI

Nov 26 2013

Abt SRBI, the survey and data collection arm of US-based healthcare and government researcher Abt Associates, has promoted Andy Weiss to the new role of Chief Business Officer, overseeing all business groups and practices. More

Verve Adds Antilli as Partner

Nov 25 2013

Former ad planner and Essential Research co-founder Luca Antilli has joined London-based online community specialist Verve as a Partner. More

Senior Appointments and New Office for Ipsos in Perth

Nov 25 2013

Ipsos Australia has appointed Luca Vittaloni as Head of Insights & Strategy - Western Australia, based in its Perth office which is moving to new premises within the city. More

AAM Seeks New President as Lavery Prepares to Retire

Nov 21 2013

Mike Lavery has announced he is to retire from his position as President and MD of the US-based Alliance for Audited Media (AAM) in late 2014. More

GutCheck Kicks Off Recruitment Drive with Two Hires

Nov 21 2013

On-demand online community specialist GutCheck has hired two new members of staff, and is preparing to recruit a further twenty. More

WEGO Health Hires Leader for Mobile Platform

Nov 21 2013

WEGO Health, an online network of consumer health opinion leaders, has hired Ross Fetterolf as Senior Vice President of Innovation in charge of its Truvio mobile research platform. More

Harding Leaves MRops for Harris Leadership Post

Nov 19 2013

Industry veteran Jon Harding has left US data collection agency MRops after just seven months, to lead the sales team for Harris Interactive's Custom Solutions. More

New MD for Cobalt Sky as Khan Moves to Chairman

Nov 15 2013

In London, research technology firm Cobalt Sky has promoted Mike Wooderson to the role of Managing Director, replacing Raz Khan who becomes Chairman of the company. More

Northstar Opens New Insights Practice

Nov 14 2013

Full service agency Northstar Research Partners has opened a new Insights practice in London, and hired Noah Roychowdhury as Principal, with a remit to broaden the firm's range of market research and brand consultancy services. More

Former Googlers Launch Analytics Firm Sparkline

Nov 14 2013

Former Google execs Vinoaj Vijeyakumaar, Aleetza Senn and Timo Josten have set up a web and mobile data analytics firm called Sparkline, in Singapore. More

Ipsos MediaCT Hires Hodgson for emma Leadership Role

Nov 13 2013

Ipsos MediaCT has appointed Adam Hodgson as Research and Operations Director for its contract with The Readership Works' newspaper and magazine readership survey, emma. More

Business Advantage Group Opens in US

Nov 13 2013

UK-based IT and telecoms industry research specialist The Business Advantage Group has opened an office in San Francisco, where it has appointed Bill Gordon as Vice President of Business Development. More

GfK Names Mystery Shopping Development Director

Nov 13 2013

In the UK, GfK has appointed former TNS mystery shopping leader Oli Bailey as Business Development Director for its own Mystery Shopping division. More

The Futures Company Opens in Singapore

Nov 13 2013

UK-based insight and innovation consultancy The Futures Company has opened an office in Singapore, which will act as a hub for clients across Asia Pacific. More

Confirmit Promotes for Employee Research Role

Nov 12 2013

Online MR software company Confirmit has promoted Tore Haggren to the role of Senior Vice President, Voice of the Employee (VoE). More

Echo Founder Sandra Macleod Joins Reputation Dividend

Nov 8 2013

Echo Research founder and former CEO Sandra Macleod has joined corporate reputation and brand research consultancy Reputation Dividend as a Partner and Director. More

OnePoint Global Opens in Amsterdam

Nov 7 2013

Mobile research technology firm OnePoint Global has opened an office in Amsterdam, where it has appointed former Ipsos EFM Head Otto Vroegop as Sales Director, Netherlands. Separately, the firm has hired past Ipsos MORI exec Ben Phillips as Sales Director, UK. More

ORC Hires Leader for Strategy Unit

Nov 6 2013

In the US, customer and employee research specialist ORC International has appointed Natasha Kennedy as Senior Vice President, in charge of its Strategy Research Solutions team. More

Cambiar Hires Leader for Marketing Strategy Practice

Nov 6 2013

Cambiar, the management consultancy dedicated to the MR and analytics industry, has appointed former SPSS marketer Kelly Anson as Head of its Marketing Strategy Practice. More

Sperring Takes Senior Ops Role at Revelation

Nov 5 2013

US-based research tool developer Revelation Global has appointed former GfK Healthcare exec Jeff Sperring as Vice President of Business Operations. More

Marketing Sciences Hires Three

Nov 5 2013

In the UK, Creston-owned product development specialist Marketing Sciences has appointed former Nokia researcher Richard Snoxell as Research Director in its Technology team, Jenny Guerreri as Research Manager in the Product Testing team, and Nick Rafferty as Senior Data Analyst. More

Rapid Growth for UK's Join the Dots

Nov 4 2013

Manchester-based consumer research agency Join the Dots has moved to a new head office in the city, reporting £1 million of new client business and 20% growth in 2013. More

TNS Finds New APAC Operations Chief

Nov 4 2013

TNS has appointed Vishy Rajagopal S. as Regional Director, Operations for Asia Pacific. He was VP, Operations for TNS India for five years until 2009, and re-joins from Nielsen where he has served as regional Head of Data Acquisition for the Middle East, Africa & Pakistan, and South Asia. More

SHP Hires Analytics Industry Veteran Alex Kormushoff

Oct 29 2013

US healthcare data analytics and benchmarking firm Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has appointed analytics industry veteran Alex Kormushoff as President. More

Rochester Uni Commits $50m to Data Science Institute

Oct 25 2013

In the US, the University of Rochester has committed $50m to the creation of an Institute for Data Science, including the construction of a 'state-of-the-art' building in which to house it. More

Cvent to Hire 400 for New Fairfax County HQ

Oct 25 2013

Web-based software developer Cvent is investing $7m in a plan to relocate its Fairfax County headquarters to a new location next to the Greensborough Metro Station, where it says it will create 400 new jobs. More

Phoenix Marketing Hires Leader for Auto Division

Oct 25 2013

US research agency Phoenix Marketing International (PMI) has appointed Maritz veteran Dennis Syrkowski as President of its Automotive Division. More

OnePoint Hires Huijboom to Build Global Sales Team

Oct 22 2013

Mobile research technology firm OnePoint Global has appointed Rob Huijboom as Chief Commercial Officer, to build and lead the firm's global sales team, and open eight new offices around the globe. More

YouGov MENA Grows Dubai Team

Oct 21 2013

YouGov's Middle Eastern subsidiary has expanded its team in Dubai with five new staff, including Ali Draycott who joins as Commercial Director MENA. Also joining are quallies Milos Bugarcic and Hend Abdel Sattar, and quant researchers Isaac Thiga and Nidhi Sharma. More

iModerate Makes Senior Hires in US

Oct 18 2013

US qual firm iModerate Research Technologies has appointed Umbria co-founder David Howlett as Senior Vice President, Innovation, while former Nielsen exec Chris Smith joins as Vice President of Sales. More

Infotools Promotes Murray to MD for Europe

Oct 16 2013

Data visualization company Infotools has promoted Ian Murray to the role of Managing Director for Europe, based in London. More

Hall & Partners Rolls Out Global 'Storytelling' Team

Oct 15 2013

London-based brand and comms research specialist Hall & Partners has launched a Global Brand and Marketing team, to help client-facing staff translate big data insights into 'visually interesting' ways to share a client's story. More

Cint Appoints Nine to Support Global Expansion

Oct 15 2013

Stockholm-based panel exchange operator Cint has made nine appointments to support its global expansion plans. More

Foundry Forges Stronger Research & Planning Team

Oct 15 2013

Manchester, UK-based marcoms agency Foundry Communications has appointed former McCann strategist Julie Neilson to lead its Research & Planning division. The firm has also opened 'virtual offices' in Dundee and Birmingham, and affiliate offices in Europe, the US and Asia. More

Dorsey to Lead Ipsos Loyalty Tech/Telecoms Team

Oct 15 2013

In the US, Ipsos Loyalty has appointed Trish Dorsey as Senior Vice President and leader of its Technology and Telecommunications team. More

Progressive's Carole Oag Retires

Oct 14 2013

In the UK, Carole Oag is to retire as Group Managing Director of MR agency Progressive Partnership after thirty years with the company. More

Identified Hires Former Facebook Data Science Leader

Oct 11 2013

Former Facebook Data Science and Analytics Manager Mohammad Sabah has joined recruitment data and analytics company Identified, to lead its Data Science and Engineering teams. More

Guavus Names New CEO, Gears Up for Expansion

Oct 11 2013

Telecoms sector big data specialist Guavus has appointed Manish Goel as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anukool Lakhina who will now help the company expand into additional markets. More

Marsh to Lead TLE as Bateman Joins Telstra

Oct 10 2013

Australia-based custom research firm The Leading Edge (TLE) has appointed Nigel Marsh as Chairman, following the departure of Global CEO Andy Bateman, who is joining telecoms giant Telstra in the newly created position of Director of Segment Marketing. More

Centrica Hires Former IoD Man to Head Comms Research

Oct 10 2013

In the UK, oil and gas production and power generation company Centrica Energy has appointed former IoD Senior Economic Advisor Corin Taylor as Head of Communications Research. More

Annik Relocates Founder to New York

Oct 9 2013

India-based MR technology and operations company Annik has transferred founder, President & CEO Rahul Sahgal from its HQ in Gurgaon to New York, as it looks to extend the firm's footprint in North America. More

Harte-Hanks Hires Market Intelligence MD

Oct 9 2013

US-based direct marketing and targeting giant Harte-Hanks has appointed former Xerox exec John Dusett as Managing Director of its Marketing Intelligence division, which monitors and tracks the B2B technology industry. More

OnePoint Global Plans Rapid Expansion

Oct 8 2013

Mobile research technology firm OnePoint Global has initiated a recruitment drive to fill 45 new positions in its Development and Innovation teams. The firm is also launching the OnePoint Global Innovation Centre (OPIC). More

Nicholls to Head Ipsos Loyalty Employee Research

Oct 8 2013

In the UK, Jonathan Nicholls has moved from Ipsos MORI's Public Affairs division to serve as Head of Employee Research for Ipsos Loyalty - the division which focuses on helping companies improve business performance through customer satisfaction and relationship management. More

Truven Opens in Singapore

Oct 3 2013

US-based Truven Health Analytics has opened an office in Singapore, led by Sandeep Makhijani who joins as Regional Director Asia Pacific. More

Qualtrics Opens EMEA HQ in Dublin

Oct 2 2013

US-based Qualtrics, which provides software for DIY data collection and analysis, has expanded to Europe with the opening of an office in Dublin, Ireland. The firm has also confirmed plans to create 150 new jobs in the EMEA region within the next 36 months. More

Incite Builds New US and Asian Teams

Oct 1 2013

UK-based research consultancy Incite has announced a number of appointments in its recently opened New York and Singapore offices. More

New US Director for Kadence

Oct 1 2013

Kadence International has hired Will Gordon as Director of Insight Development for its Boston-based US business. He takes responsibility for business development, project delivery and client management. More

Verve Hires Boost Qual Expertise

Sep 30 2013

London-based research community and panel firm Verve has expanded its qual team with three specialist senior hires - Richie Jones, Tim Martin and Lisa Chautard, bolstering both its digital and face to face skills base. More

Potentiate Hires Ooi to Lead New Malaysian Office

Sep 30 2013

Data intelligence and technology company Potentiate Australia has opened an office in Malaysia, and appointed Nielsen veteran Barry Ooi as its Managing Director. More

New Leader for comScore in Australia and NZ

Sep 27 2013

Lachlane Brahe, currently Commercial Director of Digital at MCM Media, is to take over from Amy Weinberger as leader of the Australian and NZ operations of online measurement giant comScore, reports suggest. More

Two New US Offices for Dapresy

Sep 27 2013

Stockholm-based presentation software specialist Dapresy has opened two US offices, in Boston and San Francisco. More

Blueocean Hires Client Developer

Sep 26 2013

Research and analytics firm Blueocean MI, part of the Cross-Tab group, has hired Shannon McGuire as Vice President of Client Development. More

Confirmit Combines UK Teams in New London Office

Sep 25 2013

Online MR software pioneer Confirmit has moved its EMEA headquarters to the landmark Blue Fin building on London's South Bank, where it will combine staff from its existing City of London and Guildford offices. More

Growth and Senior Hires for TNS BMRB

Sep 24 2013

TNS BMRB, the division of Kantar providing specialist social research and insight on public policy for government and not-for-profit clients, has expanded its qualitative practice with a number of recent senior level appointments, following a year of growth. More

Yoder Leaves Webtrends CEO Role

Sep 19 2013

Online analytics pioneer Webtrends has named David Mitchell as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Alex Yoder who has left the company for reasons as yet unclear. More

Mu Sigma to Hire 300 for New Big Data Center

Sep 19 2013

Decision science and data analytics firm Mu Sigma is to open a big data center in Austin, Texas, where it plans to hire up to 300 full-time decision scientists and support staff. More

Clarabridge Announces Latin American Push

Sep 18 2013

US-based text analytics specialist Clarabridge has expanded its operations into Latin America, with the establishment of a team focused on Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Chile. More

Nunwood Client Wins Fuel Recruitment Drive

Sep 18 2013

Customer experience management consultancy Nunwood has appointed twelve new members of staff at its London and Sydney offices, on the back of several new business wins from clients including British Airways and the Post Office in the UK and Suncorp Bank & Insurance in Australia. More

TLE Moves McInnes from Sydney to London

Sep 18 2013

Custom research firm TLE (formerly The Leading Edge) has transferred Client Director Derek McInnes from its Sydney office to its operations in London. More

Gannett Flies In Vogel for Lead Research Role

Sep 17 2013

Publishing giant Gannett has appointed media veteran Judy Vogel as Vice President of Research, responsible for leading corporate research and addressing ad sales, digital, editorial and brand strategy. More

Research Now Hires May for Australia/NZ Push

Sep 16 2013

Panel firm Research Now has appointed Elizabeth May as Vice President of Client Development in its Sydney office, where she will be responsible for leading client development teams across both Australia and New Zealand. More

Psyma Opens 'Energy & Infrastructure' Division

Sep 12 2013

In Germany, qual specialist The Psyma Group has set up a new 'Energy & Infrastructure' research division, led by former GfK leader Marion Krämer-Bongartz. More

Lotame Opens Singapore Office

Sep 11 2013

US-based web analytics and behavioral targeting firm Lotame has opened an office in Singapore and appointed Mathew Ward as MD of the Asia Pacific region. More

Schlesinger Ramps Up European Leadership Team

Sep 10 2013

US-based fieldwork group Schlesinger Associates has created two new senior roles in Europe: Eric Nalpas becomes overall Managing Director, and James Sallows Managing Director of its online data collection arm Schlesinger Interactive. More

IDG Veteran Bob Carrigan Named D&B Chief Exec

Sep 10 2013

Bob Carrigan, the former CEO of media, events and research group IDG Communications Worldwide, has been appointed President and CEO of business information provider D&B (Dun and Bradstreet) from October 7, replacing Sara Mathew who is soon to retire. More

Sanderson Becomes MD Kantar Media Custom

Sep 10 2013

In the UK, WPP-owned Kantar Media has promoted Sarah Sanderson to the position of Managing Director of its Custom research unit. She replaces Liz McMahon, who is transferring to sister agency TNS UK as Managing Director, Consumer. More

BlueKai Opens First Office Outside US

Sep 9 2013

Online data exchange BlueKai has opened a new office in London, and appointed former Microsoft exec Zuzanna Gierlinska to lead its European expansion as Managing Director. More

Verve Brings Back Garcia for Recruitment Drive

Sep 6 2013

Ana Garcia has returned to London-based research panel and online community specialist Verve as Associate Director of Team, with a remit to bring staff recruitment in-house. The firm has also hired five new employees. More

MRops Hires Meijer for Global COO Role

Sep 6 2013

US-based data collection agency MRops has hired former TNS exec Wander Meijer for the newly created role of Global Chief Operating Officer, based in the firm's Hong Kong office. More

Senior Hires for ORC International

Sep 6 2013

In New York, customer and employee satisfaction specialist ORC International has hired Jeff Cox as Senior Vice President of US Business Development, and Richard Catrone as Executive Vice President of Global Operations. More

Former ICM Exec Launches Fieldwork Agency

Sep 5 2013

Anna Noonan, formerly Qualitative Field Manager at ICM Direct, has launched her own face-to-face field agency called Strawberry Field, named after the London suburb where she lives. More

Evalueserve Opens In Dubai

Sep 4 2013

Research and analytics firm Evalueserve has opened an office in Dubai, through which it will serve clients across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. More

Psyma International Opens West Coast Office

Sep 3 2013

In the US, healthcare qual specialist Psyma International has opened a West Coast office in the Pacifica region of California. More

Vincent Bolloré Passes Havas Chair to His Son

Sep 2 2013

Vincent Bollore, Chairman of marketing services holding group Havas, has resigned and passed the reins to his son Yannick. More

SourceHOV Launches Analytics Division

Sep 2 2013

Transaction processing and analytics provider SourceHOV has launched a new business unit, Alpha Analytics, which will combine analysis, business intelligence and data science to help clients improve their ROI on analytics spend. Mark Pitts will lead the new division. More

Firefish Hires Design Specialist

Aug 28 2013

UK-based consumer agency Firefish has appointed former GfK design research specialist Rose Tomlins as Qualitative Director, strengthening its technology and service design offering. More

Walton Sells Shares in Quantium

Aug 27 2013

Former Mindshare Australia CEO Chris Walton has sold his shares in customer data analytics firm Quantium for an undisclosed sum, and stepped down from his role as Principal with the business. More

RTi Fraudster Turey Gets Four and a Half Years

Aug 22 2013

Thomas Turey, the former Financial Controller at market research agency Rothstein-Tauber (RTi), has received a 54-month prison sentence for embezzling more than $3.4m from the company. More

M3 Global Research Hires Ops Specialist

Aug 22 2013

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has appointed All Global's former European Director of Operations Kerry Haynes as a senior member of its team. More

Compass Intelligence Buys MobileTrax Assets

Aug 21 2013

In the US, mobile and wireless research specialist Compass Intelligence has acquired the assets of competitor MobileTrax, and appointed its founder Gerry Purdy as Chief Mobility Strategist. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

O&M Appoints Cullen for Global Data Role

Aug 21 2013

In the US, WPP-owned marcoms network Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) has promoted Todd Cullen to the role of Global Chief Data Officer, responsible for expanding the Data and Analytics Practice from its current total of 1,000 professionals worldwide. More

Passenger Promotes Finkle to CEO

Aug 20 2013

US-based online community specialist Passenger has promoted Thomas Finkle to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing former Chairman and CEO Bahram Nour-Omid who will remain Executive Chairman and continue to be involved in a strategic role. More

Kantar's Center Partners Names New Top Team

Aug 20 2013

Kantar's US call center business Center Partners has appointed Jim Dunn as Chief Executive Officer, and Tom Maddux as President, while Chris Kneeland remains in post as Chief Operating Officer. The team takes over from Bob Meyers, who has been interim CEO since April. More

Obituary: Bill Weylock

Aug 16 2013

Research veteran Bill Weylock - the long-time QRCA President said to have conducted the first online focus group in 1994 - has died after a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. More

Futures Company Names Tucker EMEA MD

Aug 15 2013

In the UK, insight and innovation consultancy The Futures Company has promoted Deputy MD Henry Tucker to the role of EMEA Managing Director, replacing Sarah King who is transferring to a new position at Kantar. More

Impact Adds a Director

Aug 14 2013

Surrey, UK-based agency Impact Research has appointed Sarah Birkett, formerly a Research Director at Ipsos MORI, to help lead its Project Delivery Team. More

Benenson Promotes Two to Principal

Aug 13 2013

US-based research and consulting firm Benenson Strategy Group (BSG) has promoted Mitch Markel to Principal in its New York office and Amy Levin to Principal in its Los Angeles office. More

Carrigan Steps Down from IDG Chief Exec Role

Aug 7 2013

Bob Carrigan, the CEO of media, events and research group IDG Communications Worldwide, is stepping down from his position at the end of September, when he will be replaced by company veterans Michael Friedenberg and David Hill. More

Survey Analytics Hires Hari to Drive ANZ Push

Aug 7 2013

Research software company Survey Analytics has appointed Prashant Hari as 'Oceania Representative', to lead the roll-out of its tools and services across New Zealand and Australia. More

IFF Launches Health & Wellbeing Division

Aug 6 2013

London-based full service agency IFF Research has launched a Health & Wellbeing (H&W) division, to provide a range of services from patient satisfaction tracking surveys and health and lifestyle studies, to more niche studies involving hard-to-reach audiences. More

GfK Names Health and Financial Service Leaders

Aug 6 2013

In New York, GfK Consumer Experiences has named Justin Edge as Managing Director of Health, and Tom Neri as EVP of Financial Services, to head the respective North American client teams. More

Effective Measure Hires Nielsen's Former CTO

Aug 6 2013

In Melbourne, Australia, digital audience specialist Effective Measure has hired Nielsen's former CTO John Griffin as Global Chief Technology Officer, responsible for leading the firm's software engineering, data application and infrastructure technology teams. More

ServiceRating Names Riedel MD

Aug 6 2013

In Germany, Kai Riedel has been appointed as Managing Director of YouGov Psychonomics subsidiary ServiceRating, which provides analysis and benchmarking of customer service levels. More

TLE Restructures Sydney Team as Riches Departs

Aug 2 2013

TLE has restructured its Sydney office, with the promotion of Lee Naylor to Managing Director, as Tim Riches moves to a new role in the design sector. The firm has also expanded Chrissy Blackburn's position to include leadership of the Qual team. More

Contexti Names Chief Data Scientist

Aug 2 2013

In Australia, big data analytics company Contexti has appointed Ernst & Young's former Director of Predictive Business Intelligence Dr Eugene Dubossarsky as Chief Data Scientist, to lead and grow the firm's capabilities. More

Simon-Kucher Opens in Brazil and Chile

Aug 1 2013

German-based product, pricing and marketing strategist Simon-Kucher & Partners is opening two Latin American offices, in São Paulo and Santiago de Chile, in order to serve a large existing client base in the region from local hubs. Manuel Osorio is appointed as Managing Partner of both new offices. More

New Customer Feedback Firm Targets Reluctant Respondents

Jul 31 2013

Caleb Elston, one of the men behind a mobile chat app called Yobongo, has set up a new company in California called Delighted, with the aim of helping businesses connect with their customers. More

Survey Marketing Services Passed to Next Generation

Jul 31 2013

Family-run research business Survey Marketing Services (SMS), based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, is being handed over to the next generation, as its two founders Joy Maxwell and Judith Scrivener retire. More

Chime Opens 'Cherry Picked' Qual Recruitment Firm

Jul 30 2013

In London, marcoms group Chime Communications has launched a dedicated qualitative recruitment agency called Cherry Picked, which will offer bespoke respondent recruitment services to businesses in the UK and internationally. More

Swales to Lead NatCen's Income and Work Team

Jul 30 2013

In the UK, NatCen Social Research has promoted Kirby Swales to head up its Income and Work team, leading sixteen methodological researchers who specialise in employment, skills and income studies. More

User Experience Analyst Launches

Jul 29 2013

Insurance industry Veteran Wendy Aarons-Corman has launched a new company called UX Game Changers, which offers a range of evaluation techniques to help clients deliver ideal user experiences across both web and mobile devices. More

Chatter Hires Bertelsen to Build Usability Practice

Jul 26 2013

US-based boutique qual/quant agency Chatter has appointed former Siegel+Gale Research Insights practice leader Lisa Bertelsen as a Partner, charged with building the firm's Usability and Customer Experience practice. More

SIS International Opens LA Office

Jul 26 2013

US-based market research and market intelligence agency SIS International Research has opened an office in Los Angeles, and appointed Michael Stanat Managing Director for the West Coast region. More

Hall & Partners Names Four New Partners

Jul 25 2013

Omnicom-owned brand and communications researcher Hall & Partners has promoted four execs to Partner status - Dale Wilson in Los Angeles, Karim Ahmed in New York, and Lucy Burnham and Martin Dewhurst in London. More

Bingham Takes Reins of Ipsos ASI Canada

Jul 23 2013

Ipsos has promoted ad research veteran Gordon Bingham to the role of President at Ipsos ASI in Canada. More

Netquest Names Iberian Leader

Jul 23 2013

Online panel and survey technology company Netquest has promoted Joan Miró to the newly created role of Managing Director and Iberia Country Manager, to lead the company in Spain and Portugal. More

New Zealand Research Agency For Sale

Jul 22 2013

New Zealand-based full service quant and qual agency Cinta Research is looking for a buyer, as founder and MD Fiona Hudson looks to focus her attention on her daughter's career as New Zealand's top alpine skier. More

New Leader for Travel Specialist PhoCusWright

Jul 19 2013

In the US, travel industry research firm PhoCusWright has appointed United Airlines veteran Tony D'Astolfo to lead it as Managing Director. His remit includes building the firm's research and events services and expanding its global reach. More

Federated Sample Hires Lieberman CTO

Jul 19 2013

US-based market research technology firm Federated Sample has appointed former Lieberman Research Worldwide (LRW) CTO Brett Schnittlich as Chief Technology Officer and EVP, responsible for leading the Product & Technology team. More

New Leader for GfK MRI

Jul 18 2013

GfK is transferring Florian Kahlert to the position of Managing Director of its US media and consumer insight arm GfK MRI, replacing former CEO Kathi Love who left in February to pursue her interest in psychology and sociology. More

Promise Communispace Hires Former Flamingo Director

Jul 18 2013

London-based co-creation consultancy Promise Communispace has appointed former Flamingo Board Director Jo Shaw, to lead a team of consultants focusing on strategic insight and innovation work using collaboration and co-creation techniques. More

Eynon Retires as Head of TNS BMRB Scotland

Jul 16 2013

Chris Eynon has retired as Head of TNS BMRB Scotland after an MR career spanning more than thirty years. He has been replaced by Katherine McIsaac in the firm's Edinburgh office. More

Prosper Names Saunders Global MD

Jul 16 2013

In the US, business and consumer intelligence specialist Prosper Insights & Analytics has expanded Roger Saunders' role to that of Global Managing Director, with additional domestic marketing responsibilities. More

Euromonitor Launches Modelling Hub

Jul 15 2013

Euromonitor International has launched a Centre for Analytics, Modelling and Innovation (CAMI), led by Marius Dundulis and combining its quant research expertise with capabilities for modelling, innovative data exploration and visualization. More

French MR Recruiter Launches

Jul 15 2013

Former Toluna exec William Yattah has launched France's first specialist MR recruitment consultancy, Market Research People. More

ABI Hires Former Blackberry Market Intelligence Leader

Jul 12 2013

Global connectivity and emerging technologies specialist ABI Research has hired Nick Spencer as Senior Practice Director, with a focus on mobile device hardware and software, go-to-market strategy, and mobile developer ecosystems. More

CMI Names Beth Rounds Chief Operating Officer

Jul 9 2013

US full service agency CMI has hired industry veteran Beth Rounds for its newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, responsible for sales, marketing, client services, operations and product development, as well as corporate strategy formulation and execution. More

dtw Marketing Research Plans Florida Move

Jul 4 2013

Pharma specialist dtw Marketing Research is relocating its headquarters to Amelia Island, Florida, and in the process creating 40 new jobs. More

O'Meara Returns to Ipsos

Jul 3 2013

Paul O'Meara is returning to Ipsos Healthcare as Head of Autoimmune Therapy Monitors, based in NYC. He replaces Sabina Heinz who moves to head up the company's Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Respiratory portfolios, along with a number of new monitors. More

Australian Office for Watermelon

Jul 3 2013

Watermelon Research, the specialist digital company within Chime's CIE division, has announced the opening of an office in Sydney, its first in the Asia Pacific region. Company MD Mark Squires will oversee the setup and management of the new office. More

Readership Works' emma Ready to Deliver

Jun 27 2013

In Australia, industry body The Readership Works has finally got round to naming its new newspaper and magazine readership survey, three years after Ipsos MediaCT was selected to run the programme. It's to be known as 'emma' - Enhanced Media Metrics Australia. More

Gleanster Gets New Leader

Jun 26 2013

In the US, technology sector benchmarking firm Gleanster Research has appointed Ian Michiels as Principal and Managing Director, with overall responsibility for the company's direction and day-to-day operations, combined with an analyst role. More

Toluna Opens in Singapore and Moves in Hong Kong

Jun 25 2013

Panel and research technology provider Toluna has opened an office in Singapore, where Julie dePontbriand takes up the role of Director, ASEAN. Meanwhile, the firm's Hong Kong office will shortly be relocating from Sheung Wan to Central. More

McCarron Leaves Cint MD Role for New Venture

Jun 25 2013

Cint North America MD Terence McCarron is leaving the company to pursue a new venture, through which he will however 'continue a relationship' with the company. More

Vietnam Offices for Kadence

Jun 24 2013

UK-based Kadence International has launched in Vietnam - the fifth Asian country in which it now has a presence - with offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi; and has appointed Ivy Trang as Country Head, leading a team of nine. More

Matta is New comScore President

Jun 24 2013

comScore has promoted Serge Matta to President, after twelve years at the company, most recently as President of Commercial Solutions and leader of the global sales organization. More

Actus Launches MR Sales Recruitment Division

Jun 24 2013

Market research agency support consultancy Actus Sales Intelligence - formerly known as ActusMR - has opened a division dedicated to recruiting professional sales executives for the MR sector. More

Incite Expands to New York and Singapore

Jun 20 2013

UK-based consumer specialist Incite has opened full service offices in New York and Singapore, strengthening its service for global clients. More

Ipsos Opens SMX Social Media Research Division

Jun 19 2013

Ipsos has launched a social media research and communities division called Ipsos SMX (Social Media Exchange), to provide clients with new approaches to market research into consumer engagement and interaction. More

Insight Health Opens Chicago Office

Jun 19 2013

Cello-owned Insight Health US has opened an office in Chicago, where it has appointed former Hall & Partners exec Angela Wheeler as CEO. More

Two More Directors On Board at Passenger

Jun 19 2013

US-based online community specialist Passenger has appointed former Ipsos researcher Kristine Dow as Operations Director, Client Services. Liz Dyer has also joined the firm as Senior Director of Marketing. More

CMI Appoints Lunde and Retzer to Leadership Team

Jun 19 2013

In the US, full service agency CMI has appointed industry veterans Brian Lunde - to lead its Customer Experience practice - and Joe Retzer to oversee the Advanced Analytics team. More

Weinstein and Lynch Launch Mixed-Mode Firm

Jun 18 2013

Research veterans Adam Weinstein and Nathan Lynch have launched a new research company called Full Circle, which will use a new 'Mixed-mode Validation Process' (MVP) combining online methods with a substantial CATI resource. More

Former YouthSight AD Opens MRS Training Academy

Jun 18 2013

In London, former YouthSight AD Mia Lorenz has opened her own training consultancy called the Research Academy, which will offer face-to-face and distance learning courses for the MRS Advanced Certificate and the MRS Diploma in Market & Social Research. More

New Lumi COO to Steer Integration

Jun 18 2013

London-based consumer insight technology firm Lumi Mobile has appointed electronics industry exec and former test pilot Pat Moody as Chief Operating Officer, working from Michigan in the US. Moody will play a key role in the integration of newly acquired IML. More

Blueocean Hires VPs and Opens New US Offices

Jun 13 2013

Consumer research and analytics firm Blueocean Market Intelligence has expanded its North American team with the appointment of three industry veterans as Vice Presidents - Client Development, while also opening offices in Chicago, Dallas and Cincinnati. More

Ogilvy Australia Opens Data and Analytics Practice

Jun 12 2013

Ad giant Ogilvy has launched a data and analytics practice called data[at]Ogilvy in Australia, which will focus on areas including digital analytics, customer engagement and data planning. More

Kadence Hires for Expansion in India

Jun 12 2013

Full service agency Kadence International has made three senior appointments supporting its expansion in India. More

InfoReady Launches Marketing Intelligence Practice

Jun 11 2013

Australian consultancy InfoReady has launched a Marketing Intelligence practice, specialising in multi-channel marketing and analytics, and appointed James Forbes to establish and lead it. More

Echo Research Founder Sandra Macleod Departs

Jun 11 2013

Echo Research founder and former CEO Sandra Macleod is leaving the company to act as a consultant, advising boards and executives on their approach to reputation management. More

Singapore Uni and IBM to Launch Analytics Training Centre

Jun 10 2013

IBM has announced a partnership with The National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish a Centre for Business Analytics, offering both students and mid-career professionals training for business analytics roles. More

Expanding uSamp Hires in US and UK

Jun 5 2013

Online sampling and technology company uSamp has appointed three new members of staff to support expansion both in the US and Europe. More

CMI Hires Two for Client Services Team

Jun 5 2013

In the US, full service agency CMI has appointed pharma researcher Danielle Porreca and quant specialist Holly Teresito as new members in its Client Services division. More

Bibby to Join Telefónica

May 31 2013

Barclaycard CMO and customer-centricity advocate Nina Bibby is to join O2 owner Telefónica UK in six months' time, in the role of Marketing and Consumer Director. More

Audit Body BPA Adds Five to Board

May 31 2013

Not-for-profit verified audience data body BPA Worldwide has elected five new Board Directors - Gary Davies, Lawrence LaPorta, Tom Graham, Ross Marin and Martha (Marty) Willis - and has re-elected four existing Board members. More

Growth and New Offices for eXelate

May 30 2013

In the US, audience targeting specialist eXelate has announced the opening of three new sales and support offices, in Chicago, Detroit and LA, and says it has doubled both its revenue and headcount in the last twelve months. More

iModerate Hires Sales Leader

May 30 2013

US qual firm iModerate Research Technologies has hired IBM veteran Mike Israel as SVP of Sales, responsible for both sales strategy and day-to-day management of the business development team. More

Hyatt Promotes Briggs to Lead Consumer Insights

May 28 2013

In Chicago, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has promoted Heather Briggs to the newly created position of Vice President of Consumer Insights and Market Research; and has announced three other VP appointments in branding and digital roles. More

Cambiar Hires GM Veteran for Research Impact Arm

May 28 2013

Cambiar, the management consultancy dedicated to the MR and analytics industry, has appointed General Mills veteran Russ Rubin as an Associate in its Research Impact Practice. More

Cvent Opens First European Office in London

May 28 2013

US web-based software developer Cvent has opened an office in London, from which it will support its existing client base in Europe and continue to expand the business internationally. More

RP Cushing to Open in Hong Kong

May 24 2013

UK-based market research recruiter RP Cushing is to open an office in Hong Kong in the summer, two years after the launch of its Singapore branch. More

Double Helix Names Asia Pac Consulting Leader

May 24 2013

Pharma specialist Double Helix Consulting has appointed former Deloitte exec Callum Bir to lead its Asia Pacific consulting business, based in its Singapore office. More

'Angry MR Client' Joins Agency

May 23 2013

Former Philips exec Oana Stroie has been revealed as the voice behind the Angry_MR_Client Twitter account as she joins Cello-owned co-creation agency Face as an Account Manager. Former NM Incite director Erika Ammerman has also joined the firm, as Head of Social Media Research. More

Netflix Founder Joins BI Firm Looker

May 23 2013

Santa Cruz, CA-based Looker Data Sciences has appointed Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph as a Board member. The firm has also hired former Greenplum/EMC exec Frank Bien as President. More

Rhall to Replace Campbell as Millward Brown Global CEO

May 23 2013

Millward Brown has appointed Travyn Rhall as Global CEO, succeeding Eileen Campbell who is stepping down in mid-July for personal reasons. More

MRA Names Client Side Chairman

May 22 2013

In the US, the Marketing Research Association (MRA) has appointed Nestle Purina PetCare insights exec Jill Donahue as its 2013-2014 Chairman. More

Facts International Hires Three

May 22 2013

In the UK, fieldwork firm Facts International has appointed three new members of staff - Sian Kerr, Daniel Thirkell and Karen Voutt - for its team in Ashford, Kent. More

Schlesinger Boosts US Team

May 21 2013

US-based fieldwork group Schlesinger Associates has announced two key hires. Robert Ramirez joins as SVP, Strategic Development for the US-based Global Management Solutions service, while Tim Holley is appointed as Director, Specialty Panels and Recruiting. More

ICM Direct Expands Call Centre, Adds B2B Nous

May 21 2013

In the UK, fieldwork division ICM Direct has expanded its Bedford Call Centre by 20 percent, responding to 'increased client demand for fieldwork services'. More

Voltari Hires Former Axciom Exec to Build Insights Team

May 20 2013

In the US, predictive and behavioral ad targeting specialist Voltari has appointed former Axciom exec Shannon Denison as Vice President of Product & Insights, to oversee its product strategy while also building its Consumer Insights team. More

Ipsos Strengthens North America Leadership

May 16 2013

Ipsos has made several key appointments in its North American leadership team, naming Jeff Cail as Chief Operating Officer, David Parma as President of Ipsos Marketing, and Jim Meyer as CEO of Ipsos ASI. More

Nunwood Promotes Herron for New Insight Director Role

May 16 2013

UK-based customer experience management (CEM) specialist Nunwood has promoted David Herron to the newly created role of Insight Director. More

Double Helix Opens Munich Office

May 15 2013

Healthcare consultancy Double Helix has opened an office in Munich, where it has appointed Thomas Becker as 'Head of Germany for Global Market Research'. More

Two Senior Hires for Passenger

May 15 2013

US-based online community specialist Passenger has hired consumer insights expert Chandra Chaterji as Director of Solutions Development, to lead development of new approaches and methodologies for the company. The firm has also appointed Whitney Miller as Director of Insights. More

New Digital Team for Insight Research Group

May 15 2013

In the UK, Cello-owned healthcare agency Insight Research Group has launched a Digital Business Team, to help clients understand the impact of new digital channels. Research Director Damian Eade will lead the new initiative. More

uSamp Names CTO

May 15 2013

In the US, online sampling and technology company uSamp has appointed former Ticketmaster SVP Carl Trudel as Chief Technology Officer, to oversee existing platforms and help it navigate developments in areas such as virtualization, the cloud, big data and data management. More

Double Helix Appoints APAC Team in Singapore

May 14 2013

Healthcare consultancy Double Helix has put together an APAC market research team, which will be led by former IMS Health exec Diana Tan and will work out of its Singapore offices. More

New Firm 9 Dots Opens in Edinburgh and London

May 14 2013

Former Ipsos MORI Scotland exec Margaret Frazer has opened a new agency called 9 Dots Insights, with bases in Edinburgh and London and offering market, brand and communications research as well as strategic marketing consultancy. More

GfK Strengthens AsiaPac Agricultural Offer

May 13 2013

GfK has announced the acquisition of Australia-based agricultural insights firm Paterson Consulting, and the opening of new offices in Sydney and Melbourne for its Animal and Crop Health team. More

pollster.com Founder Joins Law School

May 13 2013

Veteran pollster Charles Franklin is joining the Marquette University Law School on a full-time basis, as Professor Of Law And Public Policy, with a remit to boost the school's standing in the field of political polling. More

Senior Hires and Relocation for Expanding Verve

May 9 2013

London-based research panel and online community specialist Verve has moved to a new loft space in The Leather Market near Tower Bridge, in preparation for substantial growth during the year. The firm has also appointed Georgina Botting and Sali Turner as Directors. More

Vision Critical Hires Four for Media & Ents Arm

May 8 2013

Online research community specialist Vision Critical has recruited four new execs for its Media and Entertainment team, and says it expects revenue from the division to nearly double in North America within the next year. More

MarketVision Strengthens Team

May 7 2013

US company MarketVision Research has appointed Frank Gutowski as Research Director, Jennifer Hall as Manager of Quant Field Operations, Scott Hanson as VP of Client Services, and Ashley Ice as a Programmer. The firm has also promoted Tom Donnelly and Renu Dalal to VP roles. More

Cambiar Hires Tim Key for Impact Unit

May 7 2013

Cambiar, the management consultancy dedicated to the MR industry, has appointed industry veteran Tim Key as an Associate in its Research Impact practice. More

IAG Co-Founder Alan Gould is New uSamp CEO

May 1 2013

Alan Gould, the co-founder of IAG Research, has joined online sampling and technology company uSamp as Chief Executive Officer, while the firm's founders Matt Dusig and Gregg Lavin will continue to operate the firm's core sampling business. More

Lumi Mobile Opens in Hong Kong

May 1 2013

London-based mobile research tech specialist Lumi Mobile has expanded to Asia with the opening of a subsidiary in Hong Kong. More

Decipher Hires Two for US Senior Team

May 1 2013

US-based research technology firm Decipher has appointed Jeffrey Bergman for the newly created role of Chief Financial Officer, based in the firm's Fresno headquarters, while Jonathan Tice joins as SVP of Client Development in New York. More

Senior Team Shuffle at RS

Apr 30 2013

In London, Kate Anderson has been promoted to the position of Joint MD of Cello-owned RS Consulting Group. She replaces Phil Stubington, who will now focus on developing the group's key accounts, while leading its innovation development programme. More

Three New US Offices for UK Health Specialist

Apr 29 2013

Healthcare research specialist the Research Partnership has expanded its US operations with new offices in Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco; to be led respectively by Claire Richardson and new arrivals Christine Naegle and Birgit Eschmann. More

Webtrends to Relocate to 'Big Pink'

Apr 25 2013

Digital analytics specialist Webtrends is relocating its headquarters to downtown Portland next February, consolidating its operations onto a single floor in the skyscraper known as 'Big Pink'. More

Future Foundation Expands to Sweden

Apr 24 2013

UK-based consumer insight and strategic consulting firm Future Foundation has expanded its international operations to Stockholm, Sweden, with the opening of a new office led by former GfK leader Anders Brogren. More

SSI Hires AsiaPac Leaders

Apr 24 2013

Data collection and sampling solutions firm SSI has appointed Max Weber as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Satoshi Komatsuzaki as Country Manager for Japan. More

SIS International Names Fuller AsiaPac MD

Apr 24 2013

New York-based SIS International Research has appointed Thomas Fuller as Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region, based in the firm's Shanghai offices. More

uSamp Opens in France

Apr 23 2013

Online sampling and technology company uSamp has opened an office in Paris, France, where it has appointed former SSI exec Franck Pernez as Sales Director, to support its expansion in Europe. More

GQR Names New COO as Briskin Steps Down

Apr 23 2013

Howard Briskin, the COO of Washington, DC-based polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (GQR), is stepping down from his position at the end of the month. CFO Ismael Savadogo will take over the COO responsibilities while continuing in his existing role. More

MRops Adds Guerin and Harding to Leadership Team

Apr 19 2013

US data collection agency MRops has appointed former Toluna exec Bill Guerin in the newly created role of Chief Client Officer, while industry veteran Jon Harding joins as EVP, focusing on expanding partnerships into the Mid-West and Central regions. More

Gainsight Gets $9m and New CEO

Apr 19 2013

Big data predictive analytics specialist Gainsight has raised $9m in Series A funding, which it plans to invest in product development and roll-out. The firm has also appointed Nick Mehta as Chief Executive Officer, while founder Jim Eberlin has moved to a dedicated product strategy role. More

Abt Hires Gribble to Lead Health Evaluation Arm

Apr 16 2013

In the US, public sector-focused research provider Abt Associates has appointed James Gribble as Senior M&E Strategy and Business Development Lead, to oversee the Evaluation practice within its International Health Division. More

NPD Hires Four for DisplaySearch Business

Apr 16 2013

US-based consumer intelligence specialist The NPD Group has appointed four new market research analysts at its flat panel display specialist NPD DisplaySearch in the US, Korea and Taiwan. More

Insight Focus Hires Two from Added Value

Apr 12 2013

Shangahi-based qual and quant agency Insight Focus has appointed two former employees of WPP's brand development and insight consultancy Added Value - Alvin Huen as General Manager in the General China Region, and Isabella Chan as a Director. More

HG Data Hires Former JupiterResearch CEO

Apr 12 2013

US-based business intelligence company HG Data has appointed former JupiterResearch CEO Tim Baskerville as President, with a remit to scale its data science operation. More

QualMetrix Names House CEO

Apr 12 2013

Miami-based healthcare analytics company QualMetrix has named co-founder Adam House as its Chief Executive Officer. More

Senior Shuffle at IHS

Apr 11 2013

US information and analytics provider IHS has announced that current President and COO Scott Key will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer on June 1, when Chairman and CEO Jerre Stead will move into the role of Executive Chairman. More

New Partner for Web Analytics Demystified

Apr 11 2013

US consultancy Web Analytics Demystified has appointed former Omniture exec Josh West as a Partner, to manage the firm's tag management, core technology, and custom development practice. More

Current Analysis Hires IDC's Amit Gupta

Apr 10 2013

In Singapore, competitive intelligence specialist Current Analysis has appointed former IDC leader Amit Gupta as Managing Director, APAC, to further expand its operations across the region. More

NY Office for Australian Software Firm Q

Apr 5 2013

Sydney, Aus-based Q Research Software is to open an office in New York later this month, and has appointed former Illuminas SRE Steven Kawalek to lead it. More

SapientNitro's Thorpe Joins Cabinet Office Team

Apr 2 2013

David Thorpe, the VP of Strategy and Analysis at marketing agency network SapientNitro, has taken a one-year secondment to join the UK Cabinet Office, where he will serve as Deputy Director of Digital Policy in the Government Digital Service (GDS) team. More

Vision Critical Expands in London

Apr 2 2013

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has relocated to larger premises in central London following a year in which turnover increased by 66% and staff numbers were up 30%. More

Royal Named Chief Exec at Abt SRBI

Apr 2 2013

US-based healthcare and government researcher Abt Associates has promoted Scott Royal to the new position of President and CEO of its survey research and data collection arm, Abt SRBI. More

Noden Returns to ORC Tech Team

Apr 2 2013

Technology research specialist Richard Noden has returned to ORC International as Research Director in its London-based Customer Strategy and Technology department. More

Incite Hires Four in Covent Garden

Mar 28 2013

UK consumer specialist Incite has hired four new members of staff, including Ipsos MORI's former Head of Travel Rosemary Bayman, who joins as Principal in the firm's Financial Services team. More

Rapid Insight Names New President & COO

Mar 28 2013

US-based business intelligence and predictive analytics specialist Rapid Insight has appointed software entrepreneur Ric Pratte as President and Chief Operating Officer. More

ORC Hires Parametric Founders for Product & Analytics Team

Mar 27 2013

Scott Laing and Chris Robson, the co-founders of MR and data science firm Parametric Marketing, have joined the new Product Strategy and Analytics division of customer and employee research agency ORC International. More

Enero Creates Big Data Team

Mar 26 2013

Enero Group has launched a Data Sciences Unit, in response to growing client demand for data driven marketing solutions. The unit will initially be launched in Australia and the UK, and will then be rolled out to Brazil and the US 'over the coming year'. More

Hepburn to Leave SPA for Engineering MD Role

Mar 26 2013

SPA Future Thinking Group Managing Director Richard Hepburn is to leave the company to become Divisional MD at engineering and environmental testing business ALcontrol Laboratories. More

Revolution Analytics Opens in London

Mar 25 2013

US-based research software firm Revolution Analytics has opened a London office, to be led by former Accenture exec Neil Miller. More

New UK BI Firm Targets Computing's Middle Men

Mar 25 2013

In the UK, Dave Stevinson, former Sales Director of parts and peripherals distributor VIP Computers, has launched a new analytics and business Intelligence (BI) firm, GNR Corporation, focused on clients in the IT distribution 'channel'. More

New Man at Alpine Summit

Mar 22 2013

Analytics and modeling firm Alpine Data Labs has appointed Joe Otto as President and CEO, responsible for the overall strategic direction, growth and management of the company. He replaces Tom Ryan, who joined the company just over a year ago. More

Junicon Hires LoPresti as MD in Japan

Mar 21 2013

Juniper Consulting Group (Junicon) has appointed Michael LoPresti as Managing Director of its Tokyo-based healthcare marketing research and consulting company Junicon K.K. More

Facts International Opens in Sydney

Mar 20 2013

UK-based telephone research specialist Facts International has expanded into the APAC region, with the opening of an office in Sydney, Australia. More

DGOF Elects Otto Hellwig Chairman

Mar 20 2013

Otto Hellwig, CEO of sample and panel provider respondi, has been elected Chairman of The German Society for Online Research (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Online Forschung - DGOF), replacing Christoph Irmer who has stepped down after a two-year term in office. More

Passenger Hires GfK's Finkle as COO

Mar 20 2013

US-based online community specialist Passenger has appointed former GfK exec Thomas Finkle as President and Chief Operations Officer, with a remit to help expand its domestic and global client base. More

uSamp Hires Former Pepsico Insights Leader

Mar 19 2013

Online sampling and technology company uSamp has appointed former Pepsico insights exec Robert Clancy as Senior Director of Insights and Strategy. More

Greenberg Hires Chen to Lead Client Development

Mar 18 2013

Insights consultancy Greenberg Brand Strategy has hired former Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) Asia leader Tatt Chen as Global Head of Client and Market Development. More

ARF Appoints Fuguitt as First Woman President and CEO

Mar 18 2013

Gayle Fuguitt, formerly research chief at grocer General Mills, has emerged from a short retirement to take the post of President and CEO at US-based advertising research organisation the ARF. More

M3 Snaps Up Epocrates Staff after Panel Closure

Mar 15 2013

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has hired eight former employees of Epocrates, following the latter's acquisition by electronic health record provider athenahealth, and the subsequently closure of its QuickRecruit service. M3 has also made ten further appointments and three promotions. More

Clarabridge Opens San Francisco Office

Mar 14 2013

US text analytics specialist Clarabridge has opened an office in San Francisco, to serve the needs of its clients on the West Coast. The firm plans to double staff numbers in the region during the next year. More

Ipsos Opens APAC Employee Research Division

Mar 13 2013

Ipsos has set up a new Employee Relationship Management (ERM) practice in APAC, helping clients with talent attraction, employer branding, leadership development and staff retention strategies. More

Westminster Uni Opens Social Media Centre

Mar 12 2013

In London, the University of Westminster has launched a Centre for Social Media Research (CSMR), through which it will conduct research into the social, cultural and political-economic aspects of social media, while exploring how it might transform the practice of research. More

Gongos Steps Boldly into Big Data Breach

Mar 11 2013

US research provider Gongos has formed a new division, O2 Integrated, dedicated to 'fusing enterprise data and primary research to reshape customer-centric decision making for Global 1000 companies'; and has appointed Jason Raguso to lead it. More

IMS Health to Consolidate Teams in San Francisco

Mar 11 2013

Healthcare research and information giant IMS Health is to consolidate a number of its San Francisco offices into one site, and has reportedly leased the entire seventh floor of the 38-story block at 425 Market St. from May onwards. More

GroupM Opens Analytics / Forecasting Division

Mar 8 2013

WPP's media investment management group GroupM has opened a new Consulting Services division, whose offer will include marketing and media analytics, as well as business forecasting. More

TNS Hires Former Ernst & Young Partner as Global CEO

Mar 8 2013

TNS has appointed former Ernst & Young Partner Richard Ingleton as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, replacing Eric Salama who previously combined the role with his leadership of Kantar. More

Cross-Tab 'to Hire 1400' in India

Mar 7 2013

Global research and analytics outsourcing firm Cross-Tab says it is planning to recruit a further 1400 staff in India, adding to its existing 600-strong headcount based in Bangalore and Mumbai. The company has also launched a new research platform called ctOS. More

TNS BMRB Scotland Hires Qual Team Leader

Mar 7 2013

TNS BMRB has appointed Gerry Harrison as Director, to lead its Qual practice in Edinburgh. More

Bronchtein Joins MPA as Eadie Retires

Mar 6 2013

Media and ad research exec Lauren Bronchtein has been named SVP, Research and Insights at MPA - the Association of Magazine Media, replacing Wayne Eadie who is retiring after 40 years in the magazine sector. More

Toluna Reshuffles Management Pack

Mar 5 2013

Toluna has promoted Mark Simon to MD of North America, allowing previous incumbent George Terhanian to focus on his other role of Group Chief Strategy and Products Officer. Paul Twite replaces Simon as UK MD, while former Ipsos exec Julie Paul also joins the firm. More

Former P&G Insight Leader Joins YourEncore

Mar 1 2013

Jennifer Otto, formerly Vice President of Consumer & Market Knowledge at P&G, has joined expert solutions provider YourEncore, to lead its new consumer insights program. More

ORC International Names Kooyman as New CEO

Feb 27 2013

Marc Litvinoff has resigned from his role as President and CEO of customer and employee research agency ORC International, and is being replaced by former Knowledge Networks CEO Simon Kooyman, who will take up his new position on Friday. More

Gieskes Leaves Cision after Turnaround Success

Feb 27 2013

In Stockholm, Hans Gieskes has stepped down as President and Group CEO of comms monitoring firm Cision, with a SEK 8 million reward for completing a successful turnaround programme for the formerly flagging group. He is replaced by North America CEO Peter Granat. More

Vital Insights Expands in Europe

Feb 27 2013

Automotive customer feedback specialist Vital Insights has opened two new regional offices near Paris and London, complementing its existing offices in Germany and the Czech Republic. More

TLE Names MD in Singapore and Opens in India

Feb 21 2013

The Leading Edge (TLE) has expanded in Asia with a number of new hires, including Justin Garrett as Managing Director in its Singapore office. The firm has also opened a new office in New Delhi, India. More

Knoeck Returns to Harris Healthcare Practice

Feb 21 2013

Matt Knoeck has re-joined Harris Interactive as Senior Vice President, Healthcare, responsible for increasing the company's presence in the sector and with a particular focus on stakeholder research. More

Mumbai Launch for Big Data Firm Ananto

Feb 19 2013

Two former execs of business process outsourcing firm Aegis Global have launched a new company called Ananto, based in Mumbai and using big data analytics to offer clients insight, predictive intelligence and technology integration. More

MARSC MD Nicky Forsyth to Step Down

Feb 19 2013

Nicky Forsyth, the MD of Surrey-based sampling and panel management software firm MARSC, is to leave at the end of March, and will look for 'new opportunities' later in the year. From April, the firm's Director of Consultancy Julian Simpson will take over the position of MD. More

Recruitment Feature: Job Ad Basics

Feb 18 2013

Not too little, not too much, with three vital ingredients and a splash of flavouring... Continuing our celebrations of job ad no.100,000, Nick Thomas gives a simple but effective recipe for a good job ad. More

Google Ad Researcher Joins Twitter

Feb 18 2013

Jeffrey Graham, formerly Director of Advertising Research, Americas at Google, has joined Twitter as its Director of Ad Research. More

Feature: Salary Trends in UK MR 2001-12

Feb 15 2013

Here are the best set of mean salary stats for the UK MR industry you're ever likely to see. Best as in good, solid bases and careful compilation; and the average rise is not bad either. But there's one shocker, and it doesn't take a great analyst to spot it. MrWeb's Nick Thomas continues our celebrations for job no. 100,000. More

Predictive Analytics Firm Clockwork Names New CEO

Feb 14 2013

In the US, predictive analytics specialist Clockwork has named Joseph Berti as Chief Executive Officer, to lead the company as it plans the launch of its asset lifecycle management platform. More

Jobs Feature: UK MR's Recruitment Rollercoaster

Feb 12 2013

Market research was once said to be 'recession-proof', but we don't hear that quite so often these days. Are we in a 'double-dip'? And in our new, more cautious mode, who are we recruiting and how many of them? Nick Thomas looks at the stats for 2005-12 as we celebrate our 100,000th job ad this week. More

Ipsos Restructures North American Management

Feb 12 2013

Pierre Le Manh has stepped up to the role of CEO of Ipsos in North America, replacing Jim Smith, who becomes Special Advisor to co-Presidents Jean-Marc Lech and Didier Truchot. More

Two to Join the Dots out of Curiosity

Feb 12 2013

Curiosity Research founder Andy Cumming and his former employee Sally Lewis have joined UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots, in Manchester, as Research Director and Senior Research Manager respectively. More

100,000 Market Research Job Ads

Feb 11 2013

Today we reach the milestone of 100,000 job ads on MrWeb. It's taken just over fourteen years and 1,806 different advertisers, and in that time we've seen many changes in the way researchers are recruited, and the skills in demand. Co-founder Nick Thomas starts an in-depth review today. More

China Opening for BDRC

Feb 11 2013

UK-based BDRC Group has added a China office to its existing overseas locations in Singapore and Sydney. Based in Beijing, the new office will be led by former B2B International China Deputy GM Siew Wong. More

New Radius Offices Focus on Specific Sectors

Feb 11 2013

New York-based Radius Global Market Research has opened three new offices, in Detroit, Chicago and Princeton, NJ, focusing respectively on work in the automotive, Rx-pharma and financial services industries and led by newly appointed VPs Jeff Zboril, Kathleen Relias and Glenn Staada. More

Decipher Opens in Oregon, Hires 22 New Staff

Feb 8 2013

US-based research technology firm Decipher has opened a new office in the central region of Oregon, on the back of what it describes as a 'year of record growth'. The firm says it has recruited 22 new members of staff across its network of locations. More

Roy to Head Hall & Partners Health US

Feb 8 2013

Omnicom-owned Hall & Partners Health, which focuses on healthcare and pharma brand marketing and comms research, has promoted Soumya Roy to the role of Managing Partner, in charge of the US team based in New York City and Chicago. More

CfMC Names New CEO

Feb 7 2013

In the US, CfMC Research Software has appointed Mary McDougall as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Danny Wong, who will remain on the leadership team as Chief Technology Officer and an active member of the Board. More

Cloudpoint Buys BI Firm Altius

Feb 6 2013

Business information specialist Cloudpoint has acquired business intelligence (BI) and performance management company Altius Consulting for an undisclosed sum. More

Think Big Launches with $3m Seed Funding

Feb 6 2013

Mountain View, California-based big data firm Think Big Analytics has officially launched with $3m in seed funding, and will set about expanding its data science and engineering teams. More

SSI Names New Benelux MD

Feb 5 2013

Data collection and sampling solutions specialist SSI has promoted Fieke Kreischer to the role of Managing Director, Benelux. She replaces Joost Philips, who has held the position since 2009 and is moving to a new role within the firm. More

Vision Critical Names New CFO

Feb 5 2013

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has named Donna de Winter as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Gord Baizley who has moved into the role of Chief Strategy Officer after seven years with the firm. More

Access Partnership Hires for US and UK HQs

Feb 5 2013

The Access Partnership has made key appointments on both sides of the Atlantic. Kevin Mayo joins as EVP of its US office in Philadelphia, and Pascal King as Global Director at its London HQ. Thalia Nikoglou and Ahmed Edathodu have also joined as Consultants. More

UK Partner Buys Into CORExpress Developer

Feb 4 2013

Sevenoaks, UK-based analytics consultancy Logit Research has acquired a 45% stake in Big Data Investors, LLC, an entity set up with its US partner, Boston-based Statistical Innovations Inc. (SI) to develop CORExpress software for Correlated Component Regression Analysis (CCR). More

London Office for Ambitious Cubeware

Feb 4 2013

Rosenheim, Germany-based Business Intelligence software company Cubeware has opened a London office, as a focus for its expansion in new countries within the EMEA region; and has promoted company veteran Ingo Diekmann to lead it. More

Intangible Business Hires Latifi as Head of Research

Feb 1 2013

Brand valuation consultancy Intangible Business has appointed former Lightspeed Business Development Director Sam Latifi for the newly created role of Head of Research, as the company looks to expand its research and insights arm. More

Havas Discovery Hires MD, Data Intelligence

Jan 31 2013

Data-driven ad agency Havas Discovery has appointed Eamon Boyle as Managing Director, Data Intelligence at its Richmond, VA office, with a remit to create a 360 degree big data view of the customer while making data 'fun, interesting and insightful' for clients. More

Purple Becomes Kelton's UK Partner

Jan 30 2013

London-based Purple Market Research has announced a partnership with US consumer insights specialist Kelton, as part of the latter's Global Group alliance of international partner firms. More

MRA Appoints Shields for New Research Role

Jan 30 2013

US research body the MRA (Marketing Research Association) has appointed its magazine Editor and former Board Director Amy Shields for a newly created role, Director of Research. More

AbsolutData Opens London Office

Jan 29 2013

US-based analytics and research firm AbsolutData has opened an office in the UK, where it has appointed Kulpreet Singh to lead it as Senior Vice President, Europe and Middle East. More

Ipsos MediaCT Hires WPP MIG's Wallace

Jan 29 2013

In New York, Ipsos MediaCT has appointed former WPP MIG exec Paul Wallace as Vice President, responsible for both new business activity and managing and overseeing operations on active business. More

New Quant Practice for Insight Research Group

Jan 28 2013

In the UK, Cello healthcare agency Insight Research Group has launched 'IQ', a new practice dedicated to high-end quant market research. Directors Philip Dunn and Gracie van Kemenade will head up the new business. More

Chime Hires Boost Digital MR Agency

Jan 28 2013

UK group Chime Communications has announced five appointments in its Chime Insight & Engagement Group (CIE), including three at London-based Watermelon Research. More

Havas Pools Strategy and Analytics Talent

Jan 28 2013

Marketing services agency Havas Worldwide New York has brought execs from analytics, community management and content strategy functions together in a new Shared Owned & Earned media practice (SOE), and hired four new staff to add to seventeen joining from within the group. More

Join the Dots Hires Business Builders

Jan 25 2013

UK-based consumer insight agency Join the Dots has appointed former TNS director Mark Walton and former Buzzback manager Ed Wheeler to drive new business across all areas of the company, from its newly established office in London. More

OMG Hires Bullis to Lead Annalect

Jan 25 2013

Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed ITV's Director of Media Jenny Bullis for the newly created role of Director of its data and analytics business Annalect. More

HarperCollins Hires Former EMI Insight Leader

Jan 24 2013

London-based book publisher HarperCollins has appointed former EMI Music SVP of Insight David Boyle, to bring consumer insight to 'every aspect of the publishing process', from acquisition and content development to sales and marketing. More

Tree Co-founder Matthew Bayfield Joins OgilvyOne

Jan 24 2013

Matthew Bayfield, co-founder of UK-based insight and analysis firm Tree, has left to join WPP-owned OgilvyOne as Head of Data for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. More

QuestBack Hires CEO for Germany, Austria & Switz

Jan 24 2013

Enterprise feedback management (EFM) technology specialist QuestBack has appointed Hilarius Dressen as CEO, responsible for the company's operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He succeeds Frank Michael, who is leaving to set up as an independent consultant. More

Ipsos Appointment Adds 'Diversity' to Board

Jan 24 2013

In Paris, Ipsos has appointed former EDS VP Mary Dupont-Madinier as an Independent Director on its Board of Directors, replacing Wladimir Mollof who has stepped down from the role. In a statement, the firm said the move will bring a 'greater diversity' to the Board. More

Big Data Firm Saffron Hires Sheppard as CEO

Jan 23 2013

US-based big data analytics firm Saffron Technology has appointed software industry veteran Gayle Sheppard as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Manny Aparicio, who will continue in the role of 'Chief Memory Maker'. More

Revelation Names New COO

Jan 23 2013

US-based research software provider Revelation has appointed Todd McLean as Chief Operating Officer, to work alongside CEO Steve August on the firm's planning and expansion initiatives. More

Phillips Returns to London as Ipsos Healthcare MD

Jan 22 2013

Ipsos Healthcare's Gareth Phillips has relocated from Singapore to London, to take up the position of Managing Director UK & Head of Western Europe. More

New Head of Qual for ICM

Jan 21 2013

UK consultancy ICM has hired Iain Carruthers, a former Interbrand Director, as Head of Qualitative Research. More

Senior Promotions at Dipsticks

Jan 21 2013

North of England full service agency Dipsticks Research Ltd has announced the promotions of James Dickie to Head of Brand and Communications, and Dr Judith Welford to Head of its Public Knowledge division. More

Obituary: Cliff Holmes

Jan 18 2013

UK research veteran Cliff Holmes died on Tuesday night at the age of 76, after a short battle with cancer. More

360i Opens European HQ in London

Jan 18 2013

US-based digital agency 360i, whose services include consumer insights, measurement and analytics - has opened its first office outside the US, in London, where it has appointed Dentsu's former Chief Development Officer Rob Connolly as MD. More

New COO for Market Strategies

Jan 16 2013

US-based Market Strategies International has hired former Kantar Operations EVP Kevin Orians as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company's research services, quality, analytics and research management functions. He reports to company President George Wilkerson. More

Lottery Wins O2's Cowdry

Jan 15 2013

In the UK, mobile network O2 has lost its Marketing and Consumer Director Sally Cowdry to National Lottery operator Camelot, where she will take the same title, with a role including consumer insight. She joins her new employer in 'a few months' after helping O2 with the transition. More

Halsey Joins Keynote in CMO Role

Jan 15 2013

Internet and mobile cloud testing and monitoring firm Keynote has appointed Nick Halsey as CMO, succeeding Ren Bloom, VP of Marketing since May 2008, who is leaving to pursue a new venture. More

Senior Promotions for Lightspeed

Jan 14 2013

Online specialist Lightspeed Research has announced new roles for three of its senior managers, following the integration of sample and research tech firm GMI. Andrew Cayton becomes Global COO, Martin Filz CEO EMEA and Efrain Ribeiro Global Chief Research Officer. More

New Joint CEO for Cello Firm Insight Health US

Jan 14 2013

New York-based Insight Health US, a part of the Cello Group, has hired former Hall & Partners leader Kathryn Gallant as joint CEO. She replaces Avanti Ananthram who moves to the London HQ of parent company Insight Research Group, for the new role of Head of International Development. More

Pharma Researcher Serluco Joins DK Pierce

Jan 14 2013

Specialized healthcare and reimbursement consulting firm DK Pierce & Associates has appointed Janet T. Serluco, formerly of ICORE Healthcare, as Senior Consultant, Managed Markets. More

InsightExpress Splits CEO Role

Jan 9 2013

US-based InsightExpress has promoted Drew Lipner and Marc Ryan to the role of Co-Chief Executive Officer, succeeding William Lipner who is retiring from active management of the company. More

Garton Leaves Ipsos to Set Up Own HK Agency

Jan 8 2013

Steve Garton, the former MD of Ipsos MediaCT Asia Pacific, has left to set up his own consultancy. The new firm will base its services around 'holistic communication' and ROI measures, supported by technology 'not previously available in Asia'. More

P\S\L Hires Douglas for Chief Strategy Role

Jan 8 2013

In London, healthcare research specialist The P\S\L Group has appointed sector veteran Bob Douglas as Chief Strategy Officer. More

Affinnova Scales Heights with New Chicago Office

Jan 8 2013

Concept testing and forecasting software specialist Affinnova has opened an office in the Willis Building (formerly the Sears Tower) in Chicago, for which it plans to hire additional personnel over the coming months. More

Ipsos Healthcare Names Evidence Generation Leader

Jan 8 2013

In New York, Ipsos Healthcare has appointed former TNS Healthcare leader Siva Narayanan as Senior Vice President, in charge of the firm's Evidence Generation, Value and Access portfolio. More

New Leader for Anametrix

Jan 4 2013

San Diego, California-based digital analytics company Anametrix has promoted CMO Pelin Thorogood to CEO, replacing co-founder and Chairman Blaise Barrelet who will focus more energy on his investment firm Analytics Ventures. More

Face Facts Brings in Data Specialist

Jan 4 2013

Leeds, UK-based quant fieldwork specialist Face Facts Research has hired former Nunwood exec Joanne Hughes as Head of Data Management. More

Dialsmith Strengthens Senior Team

Jan 3 2013

Portland, Oregon-based Dialsmith has promoted Eric Alzuhn and Dan Welch to new Vice President roles, and hired Brian Izenson as Marketing Manager. More

Sherman Joins Sample Specialist

Jan 3 2013

In the US SoapBoxSample, the new sampling division of Interviewing Service of America (ISA), has hired Bonnie Sherman as Director, Marketing & Community Development. More

The Modellers Opens Strategic Analytics Division

Dec 19 2012

Omnicom subsidiary The Modellers has opened a new Strategic Analytics business unit, which it says will help companies tap into their existing data before embarking on additional data collection. Marco Vriens will head up the unit. More

ISG Doubles Headcount in India

Dec 19 2012

Research and advisory group ISG (Information Services Group) says it has added 100 staff in India during the last 15 months, doubling its headcount there. More

Telmar Hires Kostelec for Data Insights Role

Dec 19 2012

New York-based media planning and research firm Telmar has appointed media industry veteran Mark Kostelec as Vice President, Group Director - Data Insights. More

MR Recruiter Asia Talent Expands to Hong Kong

Dec 18 2012

Research industry staff recruitment firm Asia Talent has opened an office in Hong Kong, where it has appointed Ying Tong-Perrett as Partner for Greater China, with a remit to further develop the company's portfolio of clients in the region. More

Heart+Mind Hires to Boost Healthcare Offering

Dec 17 2012

Washington, DC-based research and consulting company Heart+Mind Strategies has appointed Don Hawk, Ph.D., previously of Wirthlin Worldwide and Harris Interactive, to expand its healthcare business and strategic offerings. More

Metametrics Hires Leader for Modelling Unit

Dec 13 2012

In the UK, marketing and customer analytics business Metametrics has appointed former Starcom MediaVest Data & Analytics AD Sam Watts for the new role of Head of Marketing Analytics, in charge of the firm's Econometric Modelling practice. More

IDG Names Yorke CEO of Services Arm

Dec 13 2012

Media, events and research company IDG has promoted Matthew Yorke to CEO of its services division IDG Global Solutions (IGS). More

IAB Australia CEO Paul Fisher to Join Nielsen

Dec 12 2012

Paul Fisher has resigned from his role as CEO of IAB Australia, and in March will become Managing Director for Nielsen Media across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) regions. More

Kadence Opens Second US Office

Dec 12 2012

Kadence International has opened a second office in the US, in Boston's Downtown Crossing area, complementing its existing facility in Framingham. The firm has also announced plans to increase US headcount by 100% by 2014, beginning with a 'significant graduate intake' in early 2013. More

reInvention Hires Hopper to Lead Healthcare Practice

Dec 12 2012

US-based sampling and data collection firm reInvention has appointed former SSI director Ryan Hopper to lead its healthcare practice. His remit includes developing health-related sample products and building a customer services team. More

Former T-Mobile Exec Launches Big Data Firm

Dec 11 2012

In the US, former T-Mobile Chief Information Architect Matthew Standish has raised $700k in initial investment funding to launch a company called IDInteract, whose technologies will aggregate and analyze data from sources such as social media, mobile devices and CRM systems. More

EasyInsites Co-founder Jo Winning Joins Verve

Dec 10 2012

Jo Winning, the co-founder of custom panel and community specialist EasyInsites, has left to join London-based Verve as Business Development Consultant. More

Kettle Takes Reins at Facts International

Dec 10 2012

UK-based fieldwork agency Facts International has promoted Emily Kettle to the new position of Managing Director, adding responsibility for potential M&A activity and international expansion initiatives to her existing duties as Group Client Services Director. More

European Launch for UM's Decision Sciences

Dec 7 2012

Media agency Universal McCann (UM) is to roll out its digital media data management and insights division Decision Sciences in Europe, via a new London office and a rebrand in Frankfurt. More

Senior Hire for UX Firm Foolproof

Dec 7 2012

UK-based user experience design specialist Foolproof has hired Jonathan Culling as UX Director, with responsibility for overseeing its 20-strong team of consultants, and helping develop new services. More

ARF CEO Bob Barocci to Retire

Dec 5 2012

Bob Barocci, the President and CEO of the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), is to retire at the end of the year and move to a senior advisory role after his successor is named. More

Senior Hire and Move at US Healthcare Specialist

Dec 5 2012

US provider Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA) has appointed Oleh Denysyk as President, replacing John Maglione who is moving to an undisclosed 'new role' in the company. More

New Partners and Offices for Simon-Kucher

Dec 4 2012

German consultancy Simon-Kucher, which advises on product, pricing and marketing strategy, has announced the appointment of six new partners, all based outside its home country. The firm has recently opened offices in Dubai and Istanbul, and will soon add Sao Paulo and Santiago de Chile. More

MESH Strengthens Senior Team

Dec 4 2012

London-based agency MESH Planning has made two senior appointments, reflecting a year of expansion for the company. Jo Rigby joins as Managing Director, EMEA and Nicki Boswell as Senior Experience Director. More

Double Helix Strengthens London Team

Dec 3 2012

Research consultancy Double Helix has announced seven appointments in its London office. Among them, Rebecca Walker joins as an AD, while Rebecca Da Cunha is promoted to Director and Shaz Iqbal to AD. More

UK Expansion for Foresee

Dec 3 2012

Online customer experience specialist Foresee has appointed Chris Harman as UK Managing Director, following the doubling of both UK sales and research teams over the past year. More

Former Microsoft Exec Joins Property Ad Specialist

Dec 3 2012

In Australia, digital advertising business REA Group has appointed former Microsoft exec Lisa Hickson as General Manager of Brand, Communications & Insights, and part of its Executive Leadership Team. More

Ipsos Appoints South African Head

Nov 30 2012

Ipsos has appointed Harald Hasselmann as Country Manager of its South African operation, succeeding Jake Orpen who is leaving the company. More

AbsolutData Hires Diener to Lead Expansion

Nov 30 2012

Analytics and research firm AbsolutData has appointed industry veteran Dr. Chris Diener as Senior Vice President and a key member of its leadership team. More

IDC Names Lead Analyst for ANZ

Nov 29 2012

IDC has appointed former Microsoft exec Shayum Rahim as its senior analyst and lead for software research across Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney. More

YouGov Moves Martin to Run New US Omnibus

Nov 28 2012

UK-based YouGov has moved its SVP & International Head of Omnibus Ray Martin from London to New York, where he will lead the launch of US Omnibus services. More

Canadian Pharma Data Firm Launches

Nov 28 2012

Canada has a new pharmaceutical data tracking specialist, TH!NK Business Insights, with a first offering due in January 2013. More

Mike Everett Joins TNS

Nov 27 2012

TNS has appointed former Ipsos MORI CEO Mike Everett as Global Head of Stakeholder Management, based in London. More

B2B Adds Six

Nov 26 2012

B2B International has added five graduates in the UK and one in its New York office. Thomas Grubert, Adam Jones, Melanie Rankin and Rachel Woodbridge joins the firm's management programme in the UK as Research Analysts, while Michael Young and Joshua Kagawa join as Programmer / Analysts in the UK and US respectively. More

Former NeuroFocus MD Sets Up NeuroStrata

Nov 23 2012

Former Nielsen NeuroFocus MD for Europe Thom Noble has set up as an independent consultant with the establishment of a new firm, NeuroStrata, focusing on the application of neuromarketing and biosensory techniques. More

Crowdsourcing Firm Chaordix Names New COO

Nov 23 2012

Canadian crowdsourcing tech firm Chaordix has appointed Carey Houston as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Jim Gibson who has moved into the revenue-generating role of Executive Vice President, Global Markets. More

Colombian Office for Sample Answers

Nov 22 2012

UK-based sampling solutions firm Sample Answers is to open an office in Colombia, South America led by current MD Mark Dent, while Business Development Director Neil Whelpton will move into Dent's former role in the UK. More

TNS BMRB Opens International Development Centre

Nov 21 2012

In London, specialist social research division TNS BMRB has opened a 'Centre for International Development Research', which will draw on methodological expertise from across the group in order to help clients bring about policy change on an international level. More

Vision Critical Opens Tokyo Office

Nov 21 2012

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan, led by former MROC Japan CEO Shigeru 'Shiggy' Kishikawa. More

Luck's Decipher Becomes Decrypt in UK

Nov 20 2012

MR technology firm Decipher Market Research has moved to using the name Decrypt in the UK, following a trademark dispute with West London-based media strategy and research group Decipher. More

Iyer Takes Dual Role in Indian Firms

Nov 20 2012

Research veteran Subramaniam (Subra) Iyer has been appointed Joint Director of two Mumbai-based sister companies, healthcare data collection specialist MedField India and full service agency FieldGlobal. More

Peer, Review for Chime

Nov 19 2012

UK Group Chime Communications Plc has issued an interim management statement and announced the appointment of Mervyn Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, as its new Chairman. More

Harris Hires Clark for Client Advocacy Role

Nov 16 2012

In New York, Harris Interactive has appointed research veteran Robert Clark as Senior Vice President with a focus on client advocacy and development. More

Nunwood's Houghton Joins Chime

Nov 15 2012

Former Nunwood MD Sarah Houghton has joined Chime's Insight and Engagement group (CIE) as a Board Director. More

Law's New Agency Promises Moor

Nov 15 2012

Former mruk MD Jim Law has launched a new agency in Glasgow, Scotland, called Wild Heather Digital Research, which aims to combine a technological focus with sound research methods. More

Straub and Stroud Strengthen MMA

Nov 14 2012

Ipsos forecasting and brand optimisation subsidiary Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) has appointed former Nielsen execs Paul Straub and Tom Stroud, to manage the firm's Midwest client base and support its innovation agenda, from a base in the Chicago office. More

Raymond to Lead New GfK Innovation Practice

Nov 13 2012

GfK has announced the formation of a new global Market Opportunities and Innovations practice, which will promise marketing professionals 'the critical foresight needed to successfully tap into future markets'. Marilyn Raymond will lead the new division. More

Expansion for NZ's Key Research

Nov 12 2012

New Zealand company Key Research is to create fifty jobs in a new call centre, opened this week in its home city of Tauranga. More

New US Firm to Offer Syndicated Reports on MR Issues

Nov 12 2012

Five US research veterans - Lenny Murphy, Gregg Archibald, Jason Anderson, Bill Weylock and David Bernstein - have announced the launch of a new company, Gen2 Advisors, which will combine regular reports on leading edge marketing and insights areas with advisory and consulting services. More

BDRC Continental Adds Four

Nov 12 2012

UK agency BDRC Continental has announced four new appointments in its Financial & Business and Hotels & Hospitality divisions, including the return of Caroline Ahmed as Commercial Director in the former. More

IgnitionOne Completes AdJug Integration

Nov 12 2012

Digital marketing solutions firm IgnitionOne - part of Japanese ad giant Dentsu - has appointed Michael Stephanblome as its UK Managing Director, as it completes the integration of his advertising exchange AdJug into its platform. More

Canadian Grant Funds New IBM Analytics Centre

Nov 9 2012

The government of Nova Scotia has awarded IBM a $12.2m grant towards the opening of a global analytics centre in Halifax. The IT giant plans to create 500 new jobs there over the next eight years. More

SSI Hires Gartner Veteran Tom Johnson

Nov 9 2012

Data collection and sampling solutions specialist SSI has appointed former Gartner VP Tom Johnson as Senior Vice President of North American Sales and Client Services. More

Dialego Spins Off SmartMunk Co-Creation Tool

Nov 8 2012

Andera Gadeib, the CEO of co-creation and branding specialist Dialego, has set up a new company to offer her firm's existing SmartMunk qual and quant online tool for use in co-creation projects. More

LocalResponse Hires Product Development Leader

Nov 8 2012

Advertising software veteran Niels Meersschaert has joined consumer retargeting platform LocalResponse, to lead the team responsible for building new products and enhancing existing tools. More

M3 Global Research Expands London Team

Nov 7 2012

Healthcare fieldwork firm M3 Global Research has appointed three new members of staff in London. More

Former General Mills Researcher Joins Cambiar

Nov 7 2012

Cambiar, the management consultancy dedicated to the MR industry, has appointed General Mills veteran Jeff Hunter as an Associate, with a focus on marketing sciences, growth strategies and emerging markets. More

451 Hires Ring to Lead Global IT Team

Nov 7 2012

In New York, market analyst and data tool provider 451 Research has appointed Dr Katy Ring to head its global IT Services research and advisory team. More

Dan Foreman is New ESOMAR President

Nov 6 2012

Industry association ESOMAR has elected Dan Foreman, currently Head of Business Development at Lumi Mobile, as President for the two-year period beginning January 2013. More

DNA Buys New Media Specialist Plaid Skirt

Nov 6 2012

US company Digital Net Agency (DNA) has acquired new media research, planning and placement specialist Plaid Skirt Marketing, boosting its social media capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Coffin to Lead New Illuminas Healthcare Practice

Nov 6 2012

UK-based Illuminas has appointed former Holden Pearmain Healthcare Director Dan Coffin to lead its new global Healthcare practice. More

Chedore Takes Chair at Asian Agency

Nov 5 2012

Former Synovate Global CEO Adrian Chedore has joined Asia-focused MR consultancy ABN Impact as Chairman. More

Medspan Hires Epstein to Open Rochester Office

Nov 2 2012

US-based healthcare specialist MedSpan Research has appointed Michael Epstein as Director, Research Services. His duties will include opening and leading the company's second office, in Rochester, NY. More

i3 Analytics Names Leadership Team

Nov 2 2012

US pharmaceutical data start-up i3 Analytics has appointed a leadership team led by President and CEO Will Zerhouni, following the public roll-out of its flagship Biopharma Navigator tool. More

Merlien Names MD for Europe and North America

Nov 2 2012

The Merlien Institute - which runs conferences and events for market research professionals - has appointed Jens Cornelissen as Managing Director Europe and North America. More

Han Returns to Kantar Health China

Nov 1 2012

Hettie Han has rejoined Kantar Health China as Director in Beijing, from where she will work alongside the global team to grow the firm's multi-client and consultancy business across the region. More

Voxco Recruiting after 'Record' Revenue Hike

Oct 31 2012

Survey software firm Voxco is planning a recruitment drive which will result in a 20% increase in headcount at its headquarters in Montreal, Canada - driven it says by 'record revenues' in the first quarter of its 2012-13 financial year. More

Borderless Access Hires for US and Europe

Oct 31 2012

Emerging markets specialist Borderless Access Panels has expanded its client-facing teams with the appointment of industry execs Matt Gershner in New York and Matthew Hurst in London. More

MarketSight Opens in Covent Garden

Oct 31 2012

US-based online survey analytics and reporting software firm MarketSight has opened an office in London's Covent Garden, from where it will provide sales and support to clients in the UK and throughout Europe. More

Microsoft Hires Experian Exec for Ad Intelligence Role

Oct 31 2012

Microsoft Advertising has hired former Experian researcher Faye Weeks for the newly created role of Senior Marketing Research Intelligence Manager, based in its London office. More

ISA Launches Standalone Sampling Firm

Oct 30 2012

Data collection specialist Interviewing Service of America (ISA) has launched a standalone online sampling company called SoapBoxSample, offering a combination of resources such as opt-in panels, routing techniques, social media and live sample. More

Kantar Media Hires Former Press Index MD

Oct 30 2012

Kantar has appointed Walter Patanella as Chief Executive of Media Monitoring and Evaluation at its Media Intelligence Europe subsidiary, following its recent acquisition of an 87% stake in media monitoring specialist Press Index, where he served as MD. More

Effective Measure Hires Red Sheriff Co-founder

Oct 30 2012

In Australia, digital audience specialist Effective Measure has appointed IMR Worldwide / Red Sheriff co-founder Tony Eustace in the newly created global role of Group Director - Data Insights. More

New President for Aggregate Knowledge

Oct 30 2012

Rob Gatto, the former CEO of digital ad firm PointRoll, has joined US media intelligence specialist Aggregate Knowledge (AK) as President. More

Salesforce Slashes Jobs at Radian6 and Buddy Media

Oct 26 2012

CRM software provider Salesforce has laid off around a hundred staff at its Canadian social media measurement company Radian6 and social media marketing agency Buddy Media, a move it describes as eliminating duplicated roles. More

Former Pepsi Insight Leader Joins Prophet

Oct 26 2012

Former Pepsi insights leader Jill Orum has joined global brand and marketing consultancy Prophet as a Partner in its Chicago office, where she will lead the firm's Insights group. More

Incite Hires Former Ipsos Leader

Oct 25 2012

Former Ipsos Health MD Emily Peasgood has joined market research consultancy Incite as Principal in its Health Team. More

Effective Measure Names South African MD

Oct 24 2012

Digital audience specialist Effective Measure has appointed former ABC UK exec Alan Morrissey as Country Managing Director in South Africa. More

Senior Hires for Schlesinger

Oct 22 2012

Fieldwork specialist Schlesinger Associates has hired two Directors of Client Development, Bridget Bachmann and Simona Kats, with a focus on online data collection and online communities, respectively. More

New Office for Expanding DigitalMR

Oct 19 2012

'Holistic' web-based MR firm DigitalMR is moving into a larger London office, reflecting UK headcount more than doubled in the last twelve months. More

Former Clear and Unilever Execs Find 'Antedote'

Oct 16 2012

In San Francisco, Adam French and Anne Lacey - who previously worked at M&C Saatchi-owned brand consultancy Clear - have joined forces with former Unilever insights leader Dr Nick Anderson to launch an innovation and insight company called Antedote. More

MercerBell Opens Analytics Agency in Aus

Oct 16 2012

In Australia, digital and direct marketing agency MercerBell has launched a standalone data planning and analytics firm called Ngage, which will be run by its former Strategy Director Carl Oldham. More

Obituary: Sy Lieberman

Oct 15 2012

Lieberman Research founder Seymour 'Sy' Lieberman, died on October 1, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. More

Targetbase Names New COO

Oct 15 2012

Omnicom-owned consumer intelligence and analytics agency Targetbase has appointed Billy Sewell as Chief Operating Officer, a role overseeing areas including technology, analytics and communications. More

Haxton-Wilde Named MD at Research House

Oct 15 2012

Central London and Wimbledon-based data collection specialist The Research House has appointed Laura Haxton-Wilde as Managing Director. She replaces Sue Maldonado, who remains with the firm's parent group Schlesinger Associates, as VP, Global Marketing. More

Obituary: Dave Beal

Oct 10 2012

London-based researcher and music aficionado Dave Beal died suddenly on Monday 27 August at the age of 60, after a long illness. More

Sorrell and Worcester Become MRS Patrons

Oct 9 2012

WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell and MORI founder Sir Robert Worcester have been appointed as patrons of the Market Research Society (MRS), alongside dunnhumby founder Clive Humby and social commentator Peter York. More

Effective Measure Hires Aus/NZ Leader

Oct 9 2012

Digital audience specialist Effective Measure has appointed former Yahoo! sales leader Ben Sharp as Managing Director of its Australia and New Zealand operations, replacing Michael Robertson who has been promoted to the post of Global Director of Products. More

uSamp Promotes Llorens to Drive European Sales

Oct 9 2012

Online sampling and technology company uSamp has promoted George Llorens to the role of Executive Vice President, Global Head of Sales, tasked with further driving sales in Europe, where the firm reported growth of 104% in the past year. More

Le Roy Returns to IAB Australia in New Role

Oct 9 2012

Digital media specialist Gai Le Roy has returned to IAB Australia to take up the newly created role of Director of Research, with a remit to ensure that the body maintains its position as a 'thought leader' in consumer behaviour, technology, multi-channel marketing, measurement and analytics. More

Daniels to Lead New TBA Australia Office

Oct 8 2012

UK-based Behavioural Economics specialist The Behavioural Architects (TBA) is opening an office in Sydney, Australia, adding to existing bases in Shanghai, London and Oxford. Ad planner Mike Daniels is appointed to run the new business. More

Tamblin Re-Joins Kantar Following Strata Closure

Oct 4 2012

In the UK, Louise Tamblin has re-joined Kantar Health as Group Director, after a stint serving as Head of Research at the now closed Strata Research. More

Obituary: Paul E. Green

Oct 3 2012

Paul E. Green, Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and market research specialist, died recently at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. More

Heidrick & Struggles Opens 'Big Data' Recruitment Arm

Oct 3 2012

In the US, executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has launched a Big Data & Analytics Practice, claimed as the first of its kind. More

GoodData Partners for AsiaPac Roll-Out

Oct 3 2012

San Francisco-based business intelligence analytics provider GoodData has expanded in Asia Pacific region through a partnership with its regional MD Chris Gartlan. More

New Office for Booming Datalogix Auto Arm

Oct 1 2012

Online / off-line purchasing data firm Datalogix has opened an office in Birmingham, in Michigan's Detroit metro, to support its growing DLX Auto motor industry business. The move follows the hiring of client partnership execs Matt Mendez and Scott Bonato. More

Gattinella Takes Helm at DoubleVerify

Sep 26 2012

In New York, online ad verification service DoubleVerify has appointed Wayne Gattinella as CEO. He replaces co-founder Oren Netzer who takes up the position of Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, with a focus on new product development. More

EphMRA Names Thomas Hein as New President

Sep 25 2012

The Executive Board of the European Pharmaceutical Market Research Association (EphMRA) has elected Thomas Hein as its new President from next Monday. He takes over from Rob Haynes who took the role in 2008. More

Perspective Opens in St Albans as Acton Office Closes

Sep 24 2012

UK-based data collection agency Perspective Research Services (PRS) has opened a new call centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire, following the closure of its operations in Acton, west London. More

GfK Restructures for Growth in AsiaPac

Sep 21 2012

GfK has appointed seven leaders in China, Korea, Malaysia and Japan, as part of a strategy to expand its global research solutions across the Asia Pacific region. More

Former Worldpanel MD Joins Vision Critical UK

Sep 19 2012

In London, former Kantar Worldpanel MD Michelle Carter has joined panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical as Head of Client Service. More

YouGov Promotes Wagstaff to Head of Research

Sep 12 2012

Online research specialist YouGov has promoted Dr Michael Wagstaff to the new position of Head of Research, to oversee the 'full spectrum' of research services the company provides. The firm has also promoted Adèle Gritten to the role of UK Commercial Director. More

PSB Founder Leaves to Head Edelman Research Arm

Sep 5 2012

Michael Berland has left WPP-owned MR and political polling specialist Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) to join PR giant Edelman as CEO of a newly-named research and analytics business, Edelman Berland, into which the group's existing research firm StrategyOne will be integrated. More

WPP Plans Board 'Refresh' Following Pay Rise Rejection

Sep 3 2012

According to reports in the UK press, WPP is planning to 'refresh' its Board of Directors, after shareholders voted against a proposed 60% increase in CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's pay package back in June. More

IgnitionOne Opens in Brazil

Aug 31 2012

IgnitionOne - the digital marketing technology arm of Japanese advertising giant Dentsu - has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, where it has appointed industry veteran Edmardo Galli as Managing Director. More

Vision Critical Hires HR Leader

Aug 31 2012

Panel and research technology provider Vision Critical has appointed Jim Cravens as Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, to help further its plans for global growth. More

StrategyOne Hires Hunt as Director of Insights

Aug 29 2012

In the UK, research and measurement consultancy StrategyOne - which is part of the Edelman PR network - has appointed former ICM Research Director Emily Hunt as Director of Insights, to lead its primary insights function. More

Mumbai Office and New Financial Service for PSB

Aug 28 2012

WPP-owned market research and political polling specialist Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) has opened its second Indian office, in Mumbai, following its launch in Gurgaon last year. More

New Division for Predictive Insight Firm

Aug 24 2012

Predictive analytics specialist The Modellers, LLC has opened ModHub, a division dedicated to servicing market research, advertising, and consulting firms looking for external expertise with choice modelling and segmentation, including big data analytics. More

Camille Nicita Named Gongos CEO

Aug 22 2012

In the US, Camille Nicita has taken the role of CEO of Gongos Research, following the death of the firm's founder John Gongos last month. More

Hasson Associates Expands with Two Hires

Aug 22 2012

UK-based market research recruitment specialist Hasson Associates has strengthened its London team with the appointment of Rosie Jessop as an Associate and Kate Gillen as a Resourcer. More

Former Telefonica O2 Leader Joins CIE Board

Aug 20 2012

In the UK, CIE, Chime's Insight and Engagement Group, has appointed Telefonica O2's former Head of Brand and Marketing Strategy Caroline Bates as a Board Director, working across a number of large accounts. More

Basis Hires Showman as Head of Quant

Aug 20 2012

London full service agency Basis Research has appointed former 2CV leader Lynsey Showman to head up its Quantitative team. More

Obituary: Barbara Adams OBE

Aug 17 2012

UK government social scientist Barbara Adams OBE, a pioneer of public consultation research, has died in London at the age of 89. More

National Schools Partnership Hires Head of Research

Aug 17 2012

In the UK, former Ipsos Health Research Director Mike Holland has joined schools marketing specialist the National Schools Partnership as Head of Research. More

Ipsos MarketQuest Promotes for Product Testing Lead

Aug 16 2012

In New York, Ipsos has moved David Lansanah to the position of Global Managing Director of its product research and development arm MarketQuest. More

Former IDC Financial Leader Joins Attivio

Aug 16 2012

US-based business intelligence software firm Attivio has appointed Julio Gomez, the former Global Head of Research at IDC-owned Financial Insights, as General Manager of Financial Services. More

ICM Creates Three New Roles in London

Aug 15 2012

Creston-owned ICM Research has filled three newly created positions with the appointment of Peter Cornick as Project Director in the Government and Social Research unit, Eulalia Pereira as Research Manager in the Qual team, and Tim Robinson as an RE in the Financial Services team. More

New Chief Scientist for Census Bureau

Aug 13 2012

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the appointment of Johns Hopkins University professor Thomas A. Louis as the new Associate Director for Research and Methodology and Chief Scientist, effective January 7, 2013. More

Williams Leaves Ministry for Nuffield Foundation

Aug 9 2012

UK charitable trust The Nuffield Foundation has appointed Ministry of Justice Chief Researcher Teresa Williams as Director of Social Research and Policy. She takes up her new position on 29th October. More

ABI Expands UK Presence

Aug 8 2012

Technology specialist ABI Research has opened a new UK-based research and forecasting facility in Wellingborough, Northants, to house its growing team of analysts and to support local clients. More

Ex-Nielsen Execs Join Initiative Analytics Team

Aug 8 2012

New York-based communications agency Initiative has appointed former Nielsen execs Michael Heberle and Richard Sussman for senior roles in its recently restructured Performance Analytics team. More

ZenithOptimedia Promotes for Data Chief Role

Aug 8 2012

In the US, media services specialist ZenithOptimedia Worldwide has promoted Rob Jayson to the newly created position of Chief Data Officer, with responsibility for the firm's Global Analytics Center (GLANCE). More

Gannett Hires Former Omnicom Strategist

Aug 7 2012

International publishing firm Gannett has named former Omnicom exec Emma Gilding as Vice President of Brand Research and Strategy in New York, responsible for delivering consumer, brand and market insights. More

Ipsos Healthcare Hires Clarke to Drive Syndicated Business

Aug 6 2012

Ipsos Healthcare has appointed Richard Clarke as Global Business Development Director for Syndicated Services, based in Kuala Lumpur. More

HR Data Firm Launches Consulting Division

Aug 6 2012

Compensation and benefits data provider Compdata Surveys has launched a new division, Compdata Consulting, offering integrated solutions for human resources clients; and named Dane Sinn to head it up as Director of Consulting Services. More

GfK Forms Digital Marketing ROI Unit

Aug 2 2012

GfK has combined two recent acquisitions, KN Dimestore and nurago, to create a new global practice, Digital Market Intelligence (DMI), which promises clients a complete picture of their digital marketing and advertising ROI. More

Dubai Firm Buys Report International and KDPaine

Aug 2 2012

Dubai-based News Group International (NGI) has acquired UK-based Report International and US PR and social media research specialist KDPaine & Partners, and will add them to its measurement company, Salience Insight, while maintaining them as distinct brands. More

WG Consulting Opens in US

Aug 2 2012

Pharma market access consultancy WG Consulting has opened its first US office, in New York, and appointed Charlotta Norgaard to lead it. More

AIP Opens Singapore Office

Aug 1 2012

Tokyo-based online sampling and data collection firm AIP Corporation has opened an office in Singapore, where it plans to establish a local panel management and resource development team. More

Symphony Health Names Bill Nelligan as CEO

Jul 31 2012

US-based healthcare data and analytics provider Symphony Health Solutions has appointed former IMS Health exec Bill Nelligan as Chief Executive Officer. More

Senior Additions for uSamp Board

Jul 31 2012

IAG Research founder Alan Gould has joined the Board of online sampling and technology company uSamp, along with Sean Moriaty, who is the former CEO of Ticketmaster. More

Flourishing Firefish Hires Head of Quant

Jul 30 2012

UK-based market research agency Firefish has reported a 23% increase in turnover to £7.7m for the past 12 months, and has appointed former Hall & Partners exec Majbritt Rijs as Head of Quantitative. More

Clarke to Head StrategyOne in MENA

Jul 30 2012

US-based research and measurement consultancy StrategyOne - which is part of the Edelman PR network - has appointed Fergus Clarke as Head of its Middle East and North Africa division. More

Obituary: John Gongos

Jul 26 2012

John Gongos, the founder and CEO of Gongos Research, died yesterday at the age of 51, after having been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma last week. More

Maritz Opens Business Services Division

Jul 26 2012

Customer loyalty specialist Maritz has set up a Business Services division, to focus on the changes being experienced by service industries as a result of the current economic climate, technological breakthroughs, and changing consumer behaviour. More

TNS Hires Two for BMRB Social Research Arm

Jul 25 2012

In London, specialist social research division TNS BMRB has hired former NatCen director Carli Lessof as Director of Development, and former EdComs Research Director Desiree Lopez as Head of Qualitative Research. More

Kleinert Joins Vision Critical Germany

Jul 25 2012

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has appointed former Globalpark sales leader Frank Kleinert as a Partner, with responsibility for building the business across the 'DACH' German-speaking region, which includes Germany, Austria and Switzerland. More

Precision Opinion Seeks 200 for Vegas Call Center

Jul 24 2012

Las Vegas-based research firm Precision Opinion has launched a recruitment drive through which it hopes to find an additional 200 members of staff for its call center in Las Vegas. More

StrategyOne Names Leader for DC Operation

Jul 24 2012

Peter Ventimiglia has re-joined US research and measurement consultancy StrategyOne, as Executive Vice President and geography lead for Washington DC. More

YouGov Co-founder Given Government Data Role

Jul 23 2012

YouGov co-founder and CEO Stephan Shakespeare has been named as chair of the Data Strategy Board for the UK government's Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) More

Expansion for Chime Digital Arm Watermelon

Jul 23 2012

Watermelon Research, the recently launched digital specialist within Chime's Insight and Engagement Group (CIE), has hired Mark Barrett, Jo Brockhurst and Maninder Kaur Sahota as Consultants in its London office. More

New Chairman for Australian IAB

Jul 23 2012

In Australia, trade association the IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) has elected Mark Britt, Group CEO of Mi9, as its new Chairman. More

GMO Hires for Planned North American Office

Jul 20 2012

Japan-based GMO Research has appointed Sarah Jang as a Senior Business Development Director for North America, charged with setting up the company's first office in the region. More

ORC Veteran Warren Frankel Joins Ipsos Observer

Jul 19 2012

ORC International veteran Warren Frankel has taken up the post of President of specialist data and delivery business Ipsos Observer in America, responsible for overseeing domestic teams while working closely with the rest of the Ipsos network. More

User Experience Exec Takes the Helm at Yahoo!

Jul 17 2012

Google's former VP of Products & User Experience Marissa Mayer has been named Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo! - the company's fifth CEO in the last five years. More

Chime's VCCP Opens Conduit for 'Big Data'

Jul 16 2012

In the UK, Chime-owned digital advertising agency VCCP Partnership has launched a new business called Conduit Marketing, which will help clients use their existing data to improve business performance. More

Face Facts Relocates, Hires Field Specialist

Jul 16 2012

UK field agency Face Facts Research has re-located to larger premises in Leeds, where it has appointed former Quaestor field exec Julie Gaughan as Operations Manager. More

Monteleone to Lead Research at GroupM Innovation Unit

Jul 13 2012

In the US, WPP's media investment management company GroupM has appointed big data expert Patrick Monteleone as Director, Research & Insights in its Next media innovation unit. More

Schlesinger co-Owner Gets MRA Chair, and Promotion

Jul 13 2012

Schlesinger Associates co-owner Debby Schlesinger-Hellman has been elected Chair of US professional body the Marketing Research Association (MRA); and also has a new role in her own company, that of EVP, US Qualitative Solutions. More

ORC International Boosts US and UK Teams

Jul 12 2012

Global market and employee research specialist ORC International has expanded its team with the appointment of four new members of staff in the US, and a senior exec in the UK. More

Cello Creates New 'Health' and 'Consumer' Divisions

Jul 11 2012

Research group Cello has revealed that it has spent £600k in the last year on consolidating operations and reducing headcount in its Research and Consulting division; and is now splitting its business into two new divisions. More

Navigant Buys Cleantech Specialist Pike

Jul 10 2012

US-based cleantech specialist Pike Research has been acquired by energy sector market intelligence provider Navigant. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Harris Interactive Shutters Princeton Office

Jul 10 2012

Harris Interactive has closed its Princeton, New Jersey office, as part of an ongoing review of its leased office space needs. More

ICG Names Arthur Fletcher as New Chairman

Jul 10 2012

The UK-based Independent Consultants Group (ICG) has appointed Arthur Fletcher as its new Chairman, replacing Andrew Smith who held the title for the past five years. More

BrainJuicer Hires Teri Hall from P&G

Jul 10 2012

UK-based Online specialist BrainJuicer has appointed former P&G researcher Teri Hall as Vice President, North America. Based in the firm's Chicago office, Hall will oversee client accounts across the American Midwest region, and support EVP Alex Hunt. More

Austrian Research Firm in Receivership

Jul 9 2012

Austrian market research company Klufamily has gone into receivership after twenty years in business. More

Online Research Veterans Form New Firm

Jul 9 2012

Two US researchers, Adam Weinstein and Nathan Lynch, have launched a new company, Synapse Research, providing global access for B2B and B2C projects using a proprietary data collection process, Smart Sourcing. More

European Leader for Infotools

Jul 9 2012

Data visualization company Infotools has hired former Hall & Partners MD Ian Murray as Director for Europe, based in London. More

New Analytics Unit to Focus on IBM SPSS Tools

Jul 6 2012

In South Africa, business intelligence specialist BITanium has opened an advanced analytics division which taps into an existing portfolio of statistical and predictive analytics products, with a specific focus on the IBM SPSS tool set. More

Two Senior Hires for M3 Global

Jul 5 2012

In the US, M3 Global Research has appointed healthcare research veteran David Deutsch as Head of Syndicated Products, while eRewards' former CMO and Chief Panel Officer Bill Russo has joined as President of Market Research. More

Crispin Porter Head Analyst Sets Up trinalytics

Jun 28 2012

Trina Arnett, formerly Chief Analyst at interactive agency Crispin Porter+ Bogusky (CP+B), has set up her own research and data analytics consulting firm, trinalytics, based in Denver, Colorado. More

SimpleUsability Hires Four in Leeds

Jun 28 2012

Behavioural research consultancy SimpleUsability has appointed four new members of staff: Emma Travis, Alex Priestley, Laura Carlton and Sharon Dale. More

Former Nielsen SVP Becomes Warc CEO

Jun 28 2012

In the UK, former Nielsen Online MD (EMEA) Louise Ainsworth has taken up the post of Chief Executive Officer of online intelligence service and marketing and research publisher Warc. More

Ipsos Hires Yahoo! AdLabs Leader for Digital Ad Division

Jun 27 2012

In the US, Ipsos has appointed former Yahoo! AdLabs head Ken Mallon as Global President of Ipsos ASI|digital, a practice focused on advertising research in digital and social media spaces. More

Harris Hires Langford for Tech and Media Role

Jun 26 2012

In the UK, Harris Interactive has appointed former Ipsos director Lee Langford as Research Director in its Telecoms, Media, Tech & Entertainment (TMTE) division. More

DAA Names John Lovett as President

Jun 26 2012

In the US John Lovett, Senior Partner at Web Analytics Demystified, has been elected President of non-profit organization the Digital Analytics Association (DAA). More

Kenyan Base for Stratlink

Jun 25 2012

Business advisory firm Stratlink Global LLC is opening an African regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, from which it plans to expand to other locations on the continent. More

London Office for solutions-2

Jun 25 2012

Belgian-based advanced analytics solutions-2 has announced the opening of an office in London, led by Paul Strange, who will join the firm in July from GfK NOP. More

New Asia Pac Analytics Leader for Experian

Jun 22 2012

Database and information services giant Experian has hired Ben Elliott as MD of its Decision Analytics division in Asia Pacific. He was previously Network Director for Retail Banking at Lloyds Banking Group. More

Former Digitas Exec is Kelton's New NY MD

Jun 22 2012

US-based research, strategy and design consultancy Kelton has appointed Ashish Verma as Managing Director in New York, leading the consulting offer for the firm's East Coast clients. More

Potentiate Hires Feldhaeuser to Head Client Services

Jun 21 2012

In Australia, data-focused marketing technology provider Potentiate has appointed former Ipsos Australia director Horst Feldhaeuser as Head of Client Services. More

Marks Quits Kantar CEO Role

Jun 20 2012

In the UK, Kantar Media Audiences CEO Richard Marks is leaving the firm in August to set up his own consultancy business. He will be replaced by Richard Asquith, who currently leads the firm's TGI and Custom division. More

MRS President Clifton Resigns Interbrand Chairman Role

Jun 20 2012

UK Market Research Society (MRS) President Rita Clifton is leaving her role as Chairman of branding consultancy Interbrand London, to set up her own private office and to take on additional non-executive roles. More

Ipsos Healthcare Hires IMS Veteran for AsiaPac

Jun 20 2012

In Shanghai, Ipsos Healthcare has appointed IMS Health veteran David Twinberrow as Head of Syndicated Services, Asia Pacific, charged with leading the planned expansion and development of the firm's Therapy Monitor portfolio across the region. More

Future Publishing Hires Former T-Mobile Researcher

Jun 19 2012

In the UK, media group Future Publishing has recruited former T-Mobile insights leader Simon Wainwright for the newly created role of Market Research Director, with responsibility for driving its consumer insight strategy. More

Chiliad Names NLP Expert Turtle as Chief Scientist

Jun 19 2012

In the US, big data specialist Chliad has appointed natural language processing (NLP) expert Howard Turtle as Chief Scientist, to lead development of the firm's analytics capabilities. More

Cello Buys Remainder of Face

Jun 18 2012

Global insight and marketing group Cello has acquired the remaining shares of co-creation agency Face, four years after first investing in it. More

Cambodian Office and Partner for TNS

Jun 15 2012

TNS has opened its first office in Cambodia, through a partnership with local market and social research firm MSD, which has a network of locations across the country. More

Influx of Top Brass at Op4G

Jun 15 2012

US-based charity-focused panel specialist Op4G (Opinions For Good) has appointed Frank Nappo as President and CEO, and Chris Stearns as CTO; and hired former Toluna execs Frank Hayden - as COO - and Archie Ignacio, as North American VP of Client Services. More

Leapfrog Closes Windsor HQ, Moves in with RS

Jun 15 2012

In the UK, consumer specialist Leapfrog Research has closed its Windsor-based headquarters and moved into sister agency RS Consulting's offices in London. Parent company Cello says the move follows an agreement between the two agencies to form an 'alliance'. More

WPP Shareholders Reject CEO Pay Hike

Jun 13 2012

WPP shareholders have voted against a proposed 60% increase in CEO Sir Martin Sorrell's pay package. Separately, WPP says its Consumer Insight arm has been 'stable' in the first four months of 2012, with a 3.3% revenue rise adding to the group's £3.2 billion turnover. More

Kantar Media Compete Names Kimelfeld CRO

Jun 12 2012

In the US, online behavioural measurement firm Kantar Media Compete has appointed former MediaVest digital research specialist Dr Yaakov Kimelfeld as its new Chief Research Officer (CRO), succeeding John Bremer who left the company last year. More

Acxiom Appoints Christian Peck as UK MD

Jun 12 2012

Marketing technology and services firm Acxiom has appointed online media specialist Christian Peck as Vice President and Managing Director for its UK arm, with responsibility for product, sales, delivery and all operations across the country. More

SPA Future Thinking Launches French Joint Venture

Jun 11 2012

UK-based researcher SPA Future Thinking is in 'final negotiations' to form a joint venture with French customer relationship specialist Groupe Acticall. The JV will be launched as Future Thinking France and be led by Stéphane Marder, previously Managing Director of French agency LH2. More

Former Hansa GM Joins Kadence India

Jun 8 2012

Research consultancy Kadence India has appointed former Hansa Research General Manager Maninder Khurana as Vice President - Consumer Insights. More

Myers Crosses Pond to Lead Ipsos Marketing in UK

Jun 7 2012

Ipsos MORI has transferred Rob Myers from his role as President of Marketing in the US, to the post of Managing Director for Ipsos Marketing in the UK. He replaces Susan Malcolm who is relocating to Australia for personal reasons. More

TRiG Promotes Three in Management Restructure

Jun 6 2012

US-based TRiG - a division of Canadian polling firm Leger Marketing - has restructured its management team with the promotion of Ron Cosgrove to President USA, Robert Kaplan-Sherman to Corporate Chief Researcher, and Bruce Shandler to Strategic Advisor to the CEO. More

Cint Hires Former Cobalt Sky Exec Allan Shaw

Jun 1 2012

Access panel provider Cint has appointed former Cobalt Sky exec Allan Shaw as Senior Account Manager in the UK, to drive new business across the PR, media and advertising sectors. More

SAARF Names Clare O'Neil First Female Chair

May 31 2012

The South Africa Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has elected media veteran Clare O'Neil as its new Chair, replacing Sarel du Plessis who has held the title since 2007. She is the first woman to hold the position. More

Nielsen Veteran Jed Meyer Joins OMG's Annalect

May 31 2012

In the US, Annalect, the data and analytics business of Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed Nielsen veteran Jed Meyer in the new role of US Director of Research, based in New York. More

Federated Sample Hires Former Greenfield MD

May 30 2012

US-based Federated Sample has appointed former Greenfield Online MD Andy Ellis as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development. More

Obituary: Janet Harkness

May 30 2012

Janet Harkness, Director of the Gallup Research Center and a leading figure in the development of cross-cultural research methods, died on Monday in Germany at the age of 63. More

Focus Pointe Global Gains Funds and New CEO

May 30 2012

US-based data collection firm Focus Pointe Global (FPG) has received an undisclosed amount of funding, while appointing Noel Sitzmann as its new CEO, guiding future expansion. More

Simon Godfrey Steps Down at BrainJuicer

May 29 2012

In the UK, leading edge research firm BrainJuicer has announced that Simon Godfrey intends to retire from the company's board of directors at the end of September this year. He will be replaced by Graham Blashill, who joins from a career with Imperial Tobacco. More

GfK Adds Marketing Science Clout

May 24 2012

GfK has announced two senior marketing science appointments which it says 'sharpen its focus on rigorous yet innovative analytics'. Knowledge Networks' Ellen Veccia become Chief Marketing Science Officer while Mike Conklin has rejoined from MarketTools as EVP of Marketing Science. More

ALM Launches All-in-One Legal Marketing Offer

May 24 2012

US-based legal and real estate information specialist ALM is creating a new Marketing Services team and has appointed recently-arrived Eric Biener to head it up. More

New Director for NatCen

May 24 2012

UK not-for-profit body NatCen Social Research has appointed Nick Shanahan as Director of Finance and Business Planning, starting in July. Shanahan is currently Deputy Director of Finance and Operations at the Natural Environment Research Council. More

Komli Promotes Reid to Australian MD

May 24 2012

India-based digital advertising and technology firm Komli Media is promoting former ViziSense boss Andrew Reid to Managing Director of its Australian business, replacing ad man Andrew Lockwood who is taking 'an extended break' but may return later in an advisory capacity. More

Bovitz Buys Mobile Expert Resolve

May 22 2012

In the US, design-driven research and strategy firm Bovitz has acquired Resolve Market Research, a specialist in assessing the impact of digital media on consumers and audiences. More

Muffled Yell Plans Name Change

May 22 2012

UK Yellow Pages owner Yell has announced it is to rebrand as 'hibu'. Also this week, the company has reported a significant decline in revenues and the departure of Group Chief Marketing Officer Jenny Ashmore after just seven months. More

New Chief Exec for South African MR Association

May 22 2012

South Africa's professional research body SAMRA has appointed a new CEO, Leonie Vorster. In addition to serving as MD of Evolutions Research Solutions, she is a former SAMRA chair and council member. More

Hall & Partners Promotes Five

May 22 2012

In the UK, brand engagement and communications company Hall & Partners has announced a series of promotions in its specialist Health division, including Lee Gazey to Managing Partner. More

Senior Appointments at River Research

May 18 2012

UK-based River Research has appointed Tom Skilbeck as Head of Online Communities, and promoted Zoe Best to Research Director, heading up its Brand Strategy and Innovation offer. Spencer Gray also joins as Head of Audio Visual, bringing high-end video production in-house. More

Swallen Becomes CRO of Kantar Media Intelligence

May 17 2012

Jon Swallen has been promoted to the position of Chief Research Officer of Kantar Media Intelligence North America, in which he will lead the development of measurement methods for online video, social media and mobile advertising, while also spearheading data integration programs. More

Fanning Takes CEO Role at SSI

May 16 2012

Kees de Jong, the CEO of data collection and sampling solutions specialist SSI, has moved to the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has been replaced by Chris Fanning, who joined the firm in February as President and COO. More

CMI Hires Ipsos' Kocher to Lead Analytics

May 16 2012

In the US, full service agency CMI has appointed former Ipsos marketing sciences leader Ryan Kocher as Vice President of Analytics, in charge of its analytical sciences team and overseeing all analytic services. More

Senior Reshuffle for Echo

May 15 2012

UK-based reputation analysis specialist Echo Research has promoted Ben Lloyd and Sam Knowles to Joint MDs, allowing CEO and founder Sandra Macleod to focus on growing global client relationships and operations across parent company Ebiquity. More

MarketVision Hires Health Care Veteran

May 14 2012

US-based MarketVision Research has appointed health care veteran Kendall Gay as Vice President of Qualitative Research, leading its qual health care team. More

Nunwood Buys US Training and Change Consultancy

May 11 2012

UK-based insight agency Nunwood has announced the acquisition of California-based training and change management consultancy Retention Specialists Inc. Nunwood already has US offices in Los Angeles and New York. More

Umbel Hires Ex-Starcom Exec

May 11 2012

In the US, audience measurement start-up Umbel has appointed Starcom Associate Media Director Amy Bickers as its Director of Agency Solutions. More

New UK Firm Partners to Sell Reporting Tool

May 10 2012

In the UK Alki Manias, a veteran of firms including GfK Roper and YouGov, has launched a new consultancy, Alkman. The firm will partner with research software provider Gamma Associates to launch a new automated reporting tool called mTABView. More

GfK NOP Appoints Grimwood as Divisional Director

May 10 2012

In the UK, GfK NOP has appointed Martin Grimwood as Divisional Director for its pensions and asset management client business. He joins following an eighteen-year career at ORC, via a short stint at TNS-RI. More

WorldOne Hires Southern Europe Leader

May 9 2012

Online healthcare specialist WorldOne has announced the appointment of Eva Laparra as MD Southern Europe. She joins from Vision Critical in Spain. More

Discovery's First Grad Becomes MD

May 8 2012

In the UK, Discovery Group has promoted Alan Hathaway, who joined the firm as its first graduate trainee, to the newly created position of Managing Director of its research division. More

Microsoft Hires Yahoo! Researchers for New NYC Lab

May 4 2012

Microsoft Research - which focuses on the application of advanced computing tools to the social sciences - is opening a new lab in Manhattan, where it has employed fourteen former Yahoo! researchers. More

Rudling Promoted to MD at Marketing Sciences

May 4 2012

UK-based qual and quant agency Marketing Sciences has promoted Jane Rudling to the position of Managing Director, replacing Keith Bates who takes on the role of Executive Chairman. More

Twitter Analyst Percollate Launches

May 4 2012

In Cambridge, UK, software developer Chris Arnold has officially launched a new company, Percollate, which offers a social media analysis tool for sourcing relevant Twitter audiences. More

GfK's Jim Timony Joins Phoenix Marketing

May 3 2012

GfK veteran Jim Timony has joined US research agency Phoenix Marketing International (PMI) as Vice President, working in the Converged Technology and Media sector from the firm's Horsham, PA and New York City offices. More

Farmer Joins The Modellers

May 1 2012

Omnicom advanced analytics and predictive modeling specialist The Modellers has hired veteran client and agency side researcher Kenneth Farmer as SVP Client Service, based in San Francisco and with a focus on the consumer electronics practice. More

UK's Incite Hires Three

May 1 2012

In London, market research consultancy Incite has appointed ex-2CV senior Strategic Director Tom Marriage as a Principal, and Emily Taylor and Jenny Hall as Associates. More

Senior Appointments for NPD Group's Solar Wing

Apr 30 2012

Solar energy and photovoltaic industry specialist NPD Solarbuzz has hired Wolfgang Schlichting as Research Director, Downstream Markets; and promoted Finlay Colville Ph.D. to VP leading its solar research team. More

Healthcare Specialist Hires Custom Research Head

Apr 30 2012

US event-based research firm Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA) has appointed healthcare consulting and client-side specialist G. Matthias Prinz to lead its consultative custom research business. More

Senior Appointments for Ipsos Asia Pac

Apr 27 2012

Ipsos has announced a number of senior qual appointments in Asia Pacific, including that of Gordon Milne as leader of its Ipsos UU qual business across the region. More

SimpleUsability Expands and Recruits

Apr 27 2012

In the UK, behavioural research and usability consultancy SimpleUsability has announced the addition of a new laboratory and observation room to its Leeds office, and the appointment of Steven Lilley as Head of Technology. More

Statistics Specialist solutions-2 Relocates in Belgium

Apr 27 2012

Belgian statistical analysis consultancy solutions-2 has re-located to new offices close to Ooidonk Castle in Bachte-Maria-Leerne, near Ghent. More

Employee Specialist Dawn Smith Joins 100%Cotton

Apr 26 2012

Stakeholder and employee engagement specialist Dawn Smith has been appointed Research Director at Bristol-based customer insight and brand strategy consultancy 100%Cotton. More

Former Ipsos ASI Leader Anne Hedde Joins Schlesinger

Apr 24 2012

US-based data collection firm Schlesinger Associates has appointed Ipsos ASI's former Global President Anne Hedde as Managing Director of its online data collection arm, Schlesinger Interactive. More

20|20 President Leaves to Set Up Consultancy

Apr 23 2012

Steve Henke, the President of online qual specialist 20|20 Research, has resigned to set up a consulting firm called Harpeth Marketing, which will help MR companies to market themselves effectively. More

comScore Hires JIC Support Specialist

Apr 23 2012

Online audience specialist comScore has appointed former Microsoft researcher Beth Uyenco as SVP of International Research, to support the firm's initiatives with local market measurement JICs*, including UKOM in the UK. More

Ipsos Hires Gallagher for Financial Services Role

Apr 23 2012

In the US, Ipsos Loyalty has appointed research veteran Thomas Gallagher as Vice President in its Financial Services practice. More

DJS Reports Growth and Office Expansion

Apr 20 2012

North of England MR agency DJS Research has reported a 26% increase in turnover to £1.9m for the year 2011, compared with £1.5m in the previous year. The company is also moving to larger offices at the end of April, to accommodate its short and long-term growth plans. More

TLE Hires Global Brand Strategist

Apr 20 2012

In Australia, Photon-owned insights and strategy consultancy The Leading Edge (TLE) has appointed Chrissy Blackburn as Global Strategy Partner, Head of Brand Strategy. She will be based in the firm's Sydney office, while also working with its Asian, European and US operations. More

SurveyMonkey Opens in Brazil

Apr 17 2012

DIY research firm SurveyMonkey has opened a new operation in Brazil, where it has appointed Monster's former Director of Sales Rodolfo Ohl as Country Manager. More

Filz is New GMI Regional MD

Apr 16 2012

Martin Filz has been appointed as Managing Director for the EMEA Region at panel and research software company GMI, recently acquired by Lightspeed Research. He was previously MD for EMEA and APAC at Research Now. More

Kantar Health Promotions Strengthen Asia Pac Leadership

Apr 16 2012

Kantar Health has announced two senior promotions in its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region (APMEA). Graeme Jacombs becomes Deputy MD for the region while Dr. Vince Grillo is promoted to General Manager, Singapore and Malaysia. More

Ipsos Healthcare Names Leader in China

Apr 11 2012

Following the acquisition of Synovate, Frank Guo has been promoted to the position of Director, Healthcare China for Ipsos Healthcare, in charge of the division's business across the country. More

WorldOne Hires Harris's Phillips to Lead Quality Standards

Apr 11 2012

In the UK, online healthcare data collection firm WorldOne has appointed Harris Interactive veteran Neil Phillips as Vice President of Quality. The firm says that in addition to enhancing its own procedures, Phillips will contribute to improving quality standards across the industry. More

Brunswick Hires Moran to Expand US Insights Practice

Apr 11 2012

In the US, communications consultancy Brunswick Group has appointed former StrategyOne President Robert Moran as a Partner, to lead the expansion of its Insights and Opinion Research practice in the Americas. More

Ipsos Opens Qatar Office for JV

Apr 3 2012

Ipsos has expanded in the Middle East through a joint venture with family-owned business group Darwish Holding, which is headquartered in Qatar. The new Doha-based initiative is led by Ipsos Qatar Managing Director Elie Nawar. More

Vision Critical Hires Former Synovate CEO

Apr 3 2012

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has appointed former Synovate North America CEO Scott Miller as President and COO of International Business. More

New UK Agency Ready to Rock

Apr 2 2012

In the UK, a new agency has launched, dedicated to the investigation, collection, interpretation and marketing of geoscience data. Mantle Research & Consulting starts with a management team of three boasting a 'passion for geology' - Cathrene Rowell, Mark Biswell and Dr Kirti Sharma. More

Yell Hires Chief Customer Experience Officer

Apr 2 2012

UK-based Yell Group, which began life as the online version of Yellow Pages and now offers a variety of digital services, has appointed former Sitel exec Tim Schuh in the new role of Chief Customer Experience Officer. More

UK's CIE Hires Eight

Apr 2 2012

In London, CIE - the insight and engagement division of Chime Communications PLC - has announced the appointment of eight new team members. The new roles include Research, Field Support and Marketing Managers as well as Graduate Recruits. More

Appointments Conclude ICM Re-organization

Mar 30 2012

In London, Creston Group company ICM has finalised a series of senior appointments and a major re-organization with the promotion of Operations Director Neil Sykes to the Board and the appointment of David Reeves as Production Director. More

Fractal Analytics Founder Starts Mobile Venture

Mar 30 2012

In the US, predictive analytics company Fractal Analytics has announced that co-founder and Chief Architect Nirmal Palaparthi is leaving to set up Mobius, a mobile platform venture. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors at Fractal Singapore. More

Resources Group Promotes Haylett to MD in Australia

Mar 29 2012

Market research recruitment specialist Resources Group has promoted Rowan Haylett to the position of Managing Director - Australia and APAC, with responsibility for the firm's business across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. More

Vision Critical Opens Asia HQ in Hong Kong

Mar 29 2012

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has opened an office in Hong Kong, which will form its Asian headquarters. The new office - the firm's eleventh in all worldwide - will be led by Bruce Wells, who joined earlier in the month from Synovate. More

Nadilo to Head Annik's Global Research Practice

Mar 27 2012

In the US, MR technology and operations company Annik has promoted former Greenfield Online CEO Rudy Nadilo to the position of Senior Partner, in charge of its Global Research Practice. John Bird is also promoted to the role of Partner in the practice. More

Cannon is New efamro President

Mar 26 2012

European MR industry body efamro has elected TNS-Gallup EVP Andrew Cannon as the new President of its Executive Board, for the period 2012 to 2015. More

Truth Sees Annual Revenues Climb 25% to £9m

Mar 26 2012

London-based insight consultancy Truth has celebrated its fifth birthday with annual revenues of £9m, up 25% from the previous year. More

Face Facts Reports Growth and Hires

Mar 26 2012

UK field agency Face Facts Research has reported a 370% increase in sales for the past six months, compared with the six months following its launch in September 2010. As a result, the firm has hired new staff for its project management, telephone operations and marketing teams. More

The Pert Group Promotes Guion to Leadership Role

Mar 26 2012

US-based research and consulting firm The Pert Group has promoted Doug Guion to the position of President, responsible for the firm's day-to-day operations. He takes on these duties from CEO Dale Lersch, who will continue in her current role with a specific focus on international development. More

TNS Makes Webb Head of Digital

Mar 23 2012

In the UK, TNS has promoted Joseph Webb - who joined the company as a graduate trainee as recently as 2007 - to the position of Head of Digital. More

WorldOne Opens in Shanghai

Mar 23 2012

Online healthcare data collection firm WorldOne has expanded its network in Asia with the opening of a new office in Shanghai, China, adding to its existing presence in Hong Kong and Tokyo. More

DigitalMR Names Country Director for Poland

Mar 22 2012

London-based online research specialist DigitalMR has appointed Piotr Idzik as Country Director for Poland, with a remit to develop client relationships and drive sales of the firm's portfolio across the Polish and CEE markets. More

MMA Hires Former MarketShare Exec Jude Ryan

Mar 22 2012

Ipsos-owned Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) has appointed former MarketShare exec Jude Ryan as Vice President of Analytic Innovation, with responsibility for expanding the division's predictive solutions. More

Acquisitions Join New inVentiv Division

Mar 21 2012

Following yesterday's FTC clearance for its acquisition of two former SDI Health subsidiaries, inVentiv Health's MR and analytics division Campbell Alliance has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Encuity Research, and the appointment of Michael Turner as its General Manager. More

Former K-C Researcher Swaps Sides

Mar 20 2012

In the US, client side research veteran Steve Babcock has turned provider with the launch of INSIGHTS Market Research, a full service firm with an emphasis on helping clients to succeed through innovation. More

Vision Critical Hires Synovate's Wells for Asian Lead

Mar 20 2012

Panel and research technology specialist Vision Critical has appointed former Synovate exec Bruce Wells as Managing Director and President of its operations in Asia, based in Hong Kong. More

Ipsos Hires Global Talent Partner

Mar 19 2012

Ipsos has announced the appointment of Synovate veteran Jenny Broughton as a Global Talent Management Partner, and separately has given more details of the structure of its new InnoQuest Practice. More

AbsolutData Hires Triumvirate for India

Mar 19 2012

AbsolutData Research & Analytics has added three C-suite leaders to its management team in India, to support its 'aggressive global growth plans'. COO Sundar Ramaswamy, CFO Abishek Sawhny and CTO Rahul Monie will all be based in the Gurgaon office. More

New Innovation Consulting Arm for Dialego

Mar 16 2012

In Germany, co-creation and branding specialist Dialego has announced the launch of an Innovation Consulting division, due to open on 1st April, and the appointment of Detlef Happel to head it up. More

Gilbert Joins YouGov Tech and Telecoms Unit

Mar 16 2012

Online researcher YouGov has appointed John Gilbert as Technology and Telecoms Consulting Director. More

SPA Future Thinking Hires Former BrainJuicer Exec

Mar 16 2012

In the UK Paul Roberts, a former MD at BrainJuicer, has joined SPA Future Thinking as Group Digital Director. More

Event Research Specialist Launched

Mar 15 2012

In the US, Audience Insights founder Kevin O'Neill and creative veteran Christopher Korody have announced the formation of a new partnership, Audience Metrix LLC, dedicated to measuring and analysing marketers' ROI from customer events. More

Phyllis Macfarlane to Take MRS Chair

Mar 14 2012

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has announced that former GfK NOP Head Phyllis Macfarlane will become its new Chairman in April, following the completion of Vanella Jackson's two-year term. More

Omnicom Opens Trend Spotting Agency in NYC

Mar 14 2012

Marketing services group Omnicom has opened a new agency called sparks & honey, in New York City, to identify emerging trends in popular culture. More

New Structure for Ipsos Marketing

Mar 12 2012

Ipsos, continuing its integration of Synovate, has reorganised its largest global business line, Ipsos Marketing - which accounted for nearly half the group's revenues in 2011 - forming four distinct practices. More

DigitalMR Hires Former Kantar Worldpanel Director

Mar 9 2012

In London, online research specialist DigitalMR has appointed former Kantar Worldpanel exec Tom Hogg as Commercial Director, responsible for implementing global sales and marketing strategies to promote awareness and drive uptake of the firm's research portfolio. More

Chime Execs Roll Out Watermelon

Mar 7 2012

UK-based group Chime PLC has partnered with two current leaders of its Insight and Engagement Division (CIE), Chairman Nick Lamb and CEO Crispin Beale, and its former Group Operations Director Mark Squires to launch a new digital MR agency, Watermelon Research. More

Yahoo! Labs Head Leaving 'for Google'

Mar 6 2012

Prabhakar Raghavan - the head of the Yahoo! Labs research unit - is leaving the company, reportedly to join Google, in advance of a 'large-scale restructure', which reports say will result in 'significant layoffs' across the firm's PR, marketing and research teams. More

Senior Shuffle for comScore

Mar 6 2012

comScore's Chief Operating Officer Greg Dale has moved across to the position of Executive Vice President, International, following last year's departure of Wolf Allisat. Cameron Meierhoefer now becomes COO, while Serge Matta is promoted and Tom Karrat hired for divisional President roles. More

New President for Foviance

Mar 5 2012

UK consultancy Foviance, which offers usability, user experience and web analytics consultancy, has appointed Ben Langdon as its new President. Current Executive Chairman Philip Hunt moves to a Non-Executive position.
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TNS Hires El Naggar as CEO for North Africa

Feb 20 2012

Tamer El Naggar, the former CEO of Synovate Middle East & North Africa (MENA), has joined TNS as Chief Executive Officer of its North Africa business. More

Former Mindshare Insights MD Joins comScore

Feb 16 2012

In Chicago, digital measurement specialist comScore has appointed former Mindshare Consumer Insights MD Judy Bahary as Senior Vice President of Marketing Solutions for the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. More

MSI Promotes Stone for CEO Role

Feb 16 2012

US qual and quant agency Market Strategies International (MSI) has announced new responsibilities for its leadership team, including the promotion of Dr Rob Stone to the post of CEO, replacing co-founder Dr. Andrew Morrison who will continue as Chairman of the company. More

BrainJuicer Hires Former Microsoft MR Manager

Feb 16 2012

UK-based online specialist BrainJuicer has appointed former Microsoft Market Research Manager Ralph Komen as Client Director in the Netherlands. More

O&M Integrates Social Media Expertise

Feb 15 2012

WPP-owned ad agency Ogilvy & Mather (O&M) has launched a practice called Social@Ogilvy, through which the agency's global network of social media strategists will deliver solutions for areas including social media commerce, online listening and impact analysis. More

Obituary: Ugam's Cara Longo

Feb 15 2012

Cara Longo, VP of Operations at MR outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions, has died after a two-year battle with cancer. She died on Monday 6 February at her home in Fairport, NY, surrounded by members of her family. More

ICM Scraps Group Chairman Role to Reduce Costs

Feb 15 2012

In the UK, insight and communications group Creston has scrapped the role of ICM Group Chairman, held by Justin Sampson, in a bid to reduce operating costs following 'lower than expected sales'. ICM Group will now be run by its Board of Directors. More

Field and Fab Expands CATI Unit

Feb 15 2012

In the UK, Dipsticks Research's data collection arm Field and Fab has expanded its in-house CATI unit from 20 to 50 seats, in response to what it describes as increasing demand from its national and international client base. More

Cross-Tab Hires Former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol

Feb 9 2012

In the UK, global research and analytics outsourcing firm Cross-Tab has appointed former ICM Direct MD Gareth Nicol as Associate Vice President, European Client Services, to further expand its presence across the region. More

Auditor BPA Opens Second China Office

Feb 9 2012

Global media auditor BPA Worldwide has opened an office in the city of Shenzhen, in the Guangdong Province of China, complementing its existing Asian operations in Hong Kong. More

Optimisa Hires Six Following Client Wins

Feb 9 2012

UK agency Optimsa has appointed six new members of staff at its London and Leeds offices, following a number of recent client wins. More

Former Nielsen MD Joins Launch of MMRSS in India

Feb 8 2012

The co-founder and President of Asian agency Majestic MRSS Raj Sharma has partnered with former Nielsen MD Sarang Panchal to launch a new full service agency called MRSS India. More

Former Greenfield Execs Announce Sampling Firm

Feb 7 2012

In the US, Greenfield Online veterans Hugh Davis and Keith Price have officially launched reInvention, a global sampling and data collection services firm founded last summer and promising 'a more human-to-human' approach to sample acquisition. A London office is planned soon. More

StrategyOne Hires Comms Measurement Leader

Feb 7 2012

US research and measurement consultancy StrategyOne, part of the Edelman PR network, has appointed Pauline Draper-Watts as Executive Vice President in charge of its Communications Measurement and Analytics group. More

Webtrends to Invest $7m and Add Fifty Staff

Feb 6 2012

Online analyst Webtrends is investing $7 million to add 50 new employees this year, with a key focus on software engineering skills. More

comScore Names Country Manager for Argentina and Uruguay

Feb 3 2012

Digital measurement specialist comScore has appointed Marcos Christensen, formerly Head of Sales at Fox Sports New Media, as Country Manager for Argentina and Uruguay. More

Revolution Analytics Hires New CEO

Feb 3 2012

In the US, statistical software specialist Revolution Analytics has hired former Accenture Analytics Global MD David Rich as its new CEO, replacing SPSS founder Dr Norman Nie who has held the role since 2009. More

Ipsos Poland Restructures after Merger

Feb 2 2012

Following its acquisition of Synovate, Ipsos has appointed a new management team in Poland, led by Kurt Thompson, Synovate's former CEO for Central/Eastern Europe & the Middle East. More

BritainThinks Hires Saw as Research Lead

Feb 2 2012

London-based opinion specialist BritainThinks has appointed former Manning Gottlieb Insight Manager Stephen Saw as Research Lead. More

Web Analytics Demystified Nabs Adobe Exec

Feb 2 2012

US consultancy Web Analytics Demystified has appointed former Adobe exec Brian Hawkins as a Partner, to work directly with clients to deliver site testing, optimization and personalization capabilities. More

BDRC Promotes Berry to PRS Board

Feb 2 2012

In the UK, BDRC Continental's Director of Technology Greg Berry has transferred to the firm's operations arm Perspective Research Services (PRS), where he joins the Board of Directors with a remit to centralise the group's technology resources. More

Decipher Names Confirmit's Collins Director EMEA

Feb 2 2012

US-based research technology firm Decipher has hired former Confirmit director Richard Collins as Director of Client Development for EMEA, based in the firm's London office. More

Good Growth for GfK in 2011

Jan 31 2012

GfK has announced revenue up 6.2% to EUR 1.374 billion in 2011, in preliminary figures released today. Almost all (5.8%) was organic growth. Operating income grew relatively little due to specific items including write-downs and recruitment of a new CEO. More

Rapid Rise for InSites

Jan 30 2012

Belgian agency InSites Consulting has announced revenue growth of around 28% to more than 16 million Euros; office openings in Timisoara, Romania and in New York; expansion to 120 employees; and a number of senior appointments. More

Kieselstein Leaves TNS for Top Penton Job

Jan 30 2012

B2b media and insight company Penton Media has appointed David Kieselstein as its new CEO, based in New York. A veteran of Time Warner, he was most recently CEO of TNS North America. More

BrainJuicer Hires Leader for US 'Juice Generation'

Jan 26 2012

In the US, BrainJuicer has appointed planning specialist Rene Huey-Lipton as Senior Vice President, in charge of the firm's 'Juice Generation' team, which helps clients generate insights and ideas at the early stages of development. More

Psyma Promotes Wachter to CEO Role

Jan 25 2012

In Germany, Bernd Wachter has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of qual specialist The Psyma Group, succeeding Fargel Matthias who is retiring after ten years in the role. More

Hill+Knowlton Opens Insights Division

Jan 24 2012

WPP-owned international communications consultancy Hill+Knowlton Strategies has launched a new unit called Research+Data Insights (R+D Insights), offering both data analytics and primary research. More

Berry Buys WebVisible Assets

Jan 24 2012

In the US, marketing solutions firm The Berry Company is to acquire technology assets and take on former staff of interactive ad targeting firm WebVisible, which closed down in December. Berry, which did not disclose terms, will make the buy through a subsidiary of its parent firm TBC Holdings. More

Merged Globalpark Names New CEO

Jan 24 2012

German research software firm Globalpark has promoted its MD Frank Michael to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Lorenz Gräf who has stepped down following the acquisition by survey software firm QuestBack. More

Senior Promotions at Research Now

Jan 23 2012

In the US, online sampling and data collection company Research Now has made changes to its senior team with three promotions: Craig Stevens to CRO for the Americas; Martin Filz to MD for EMEA and APAC; and Konstanze Just to SVP of Global Marketing. More

USTA's Research Leader Joins MMGY Global

Jan 20 2012

In the US, travel research veteran David Sheatsley has been appointed Vice President of Research at travel sector marketing agency MMGY Global, to spearhead the firm's research and insights discipline. More

All Global Hires US COO and European Ops Director

Jan 19 2012

WPP-owned healthcare panel and data collection agency All Global has appointed Hilary Fischer as Chief Operating Officer, US, and Kerry Haynes as Director of Operations, Europe. More

Incite Names Healthcare Practice Head

Jan 19 2012

London-based consumer insights specialist Incite has appointed former Ipsos leader Sarah Phillips as Head of its healthcare practice. More

Mobile MR Association Launches in US

Jan 19 2012

US professionals have launched a new body, the Mobile Marketing Research Association (MMRA), to help the industry develop standards and ethics for the use of mobile devices for marketing research purposes. More

Cint Rebrands, Hires European Panel Director

Jan 18 2012

Cint has re-branded its product names to reflect its twin focus on sample access and panel management solutions - and also has a new logo. Separately, the firm has appointed former SSI exec Anita Haddu as Director of Panel Development, Europe. More

Colin Yee Resigns from RI in New Zealand

Jan 18 2012

Colin Yee, Research International's Managing Director in New Zealand, is leaving at the end of January after sixteen years with the firm. More

EasyInsites Grows Revenue, Doubles Staff

Jan 17 2012

UK-based custom panel solutions specialist EasyInsites has reported a 37% increase in annual revenue to £750,000 for 2011. The firm has also moved into new office space and doubled the size of its team with the appointment of four new members of staff. More

FreshMinds Expands Senior Team with Two Hires

Jan 17 2012

In the UK, full service consultancy FreshMinds Research has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Rosaleen Goldrick as head of its Consumer Goods and Gaming team, and Ross Antrobus as head of the Retail and Automotive team. More

Photon Names Melhuish as New CEO

Jan 17 2012

Australian research and marcoms group Photon - which owns MR agencies The Leading Edge (TLE) and Jigsaw Research - has promoted Matthew Melhuish to the position of Chief Executive Officer, replacing Jeremy Philips who left in December. More

JWT and Ogilvy Finance Veteran Joins [x+1]

Jan 16 2012

Digital marketing specialist [x+1] has appointed digital marketing veteran Peter Massey as President and COO, effective immediately. Massey has served as CFO of WPP agencies JWT and Ogilvy & Mather for the last five years. More

Nunwood Boosts London Team

Jan 16 2012

Nunwood has announced three appointments in its London headquarters - including former Holden Pearmain AD Louise Hawley as Qual Account Director. More

Discovery Adds Kynoch to Senior Management Team

Jan 12 2012

In the UK, Discovery Research has appointed former Synovate exec Hamish Kynoch to its senior management team, to oversee the increasing number of qual projects commissioned by its financial sector clients. More

Database101 to Hire 60 for New Business

Jan 11 2012

Database101 - the firm set up by sacked Infogroup founder Vinod Gupta in 2010 - has opened ResearchUSA, a business dedicated to managing its parent's proprietary business database. As part of the launch, the firm plans to hire 60 researchers for its new call center. More

Former Millward Brown CEO Becomes efamro DG

Jan 10 2012

European industry body efamro has appointed former Millward Brown CEO Jan Oostveen as Director General, replacing Lex Olivier who stepped down in 2011 after six years in the role. More

Hatches, Matches and Dispatches - DRNO in 2011

Jan 9 2012

Every month Daily Research News publishes over 150 stories from the market research industry and 2011's grand total of items was 1,886. So which of them grabbed you? Features Editor Teresa Lynch looks at the most read stories. More

Lincoln Financial Names Leader for New Insights Team

Jan 5 2012

In the US, insurance and investment management business Lincoln Financial Group has set up a new Consumer Insights division, with a team of six qual and quant researchers headed by Emily Pachuta. More

GfK Promotes Three Leaders in AsiaPac

Jan 5 2012

GfK has promoted three of its senior Asia Pacific execs - Frans Janssen to Executive Managing Director for the region; Stanley Kee to MD, Southeast Asia; and Benny Villanueva to General Manager for GfK Philippines. More

TNS Hires Sarrazit for Global Brand/Comms Role

Jan 5 2012

In Miami, TNS has appointed former Synovate exec Franck Sarrazit as Global Director in the company's Brand & Communication practice, with a remit to support the development of its offer globally and a particular focus on the needs of clients in Latin America and the US. More

Affinnova Hires Bhagwat to Lead FS Practice

Jan 4 2012

Concept testing and forecasting software specialist Affinnova has appointed former TNS researcher Sarita Bhagwat to lead its Financial Services practice. More

Strictly Texas for New MR Firm

Jan 4 2012

In the US, research veterans Sanjay Vrudhula, Lyle Durbin and Tod Higginbotham have set up a new firm, Reconnaissance Market Research (ReconMR), targeting Texas-based companies with $1 billion or more in revenue. More

Naftal Joins MR Recruiter Hasson Associates

Jan 4 2012

UK-based market research recruitment specialist Hasson Associates has continued its expansion with the appointment of former Major Players insight team leader Joel Naftal as Senior Associate. More

Nunwood Hires Herron as European Analytics Head

Jan 3 2012

Nunwood has appointed Harris Interactive's former Head of Marketing Sciences David Herron as its new European Head of Analytics, based in the UK. The firm has also made a number of appointments in both its London and Leeds operations. More

Kantar Hires Pharma Veteran to Lead Oncology Team

Jan 3 2012

In New York, Kantar Health has appointed Debbie Warner as Vice President in charge of its Oncology Commercial Strategies team, which provides information and analysis on the influence of sector stakeholders. More

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dec 23 2011

The team at MrWeb would like to wish all our readers and friends around the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More

Grimwood Leaves ORC to Head TNS Financial Team

Dec 23 2011

After more than seventeen years at ORC International, Martin Grimwood has left to head the financial services team at TNS-RI. More

CHA Hires Former Health Connexions CEO

Dec 23 2011

In Canada, communities specialist Cambridge Healthtech Associates (CHA) has appointed Dawn Van Dam, former CEO of market research consultancy Health Connexions, as its General Manager, in charge of day-to-day operations. More

Addis Becomes Joint Owner of Community Research

Dec 22 2011

Former Opinion Leader researcher Rebecca Addis has become joint owner of Community Research - the specialist public sector agency founded by former ORC International Director Rachel Lopata. Addis takes up her new role in January. More

IAB Adds Research to Doty's Role

Dec 22 2011

In New York, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has promoted David Doty to the position of EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for overseeing research as well as the firm's marketing and events. More

Walton to Retire from Cello's TVE

Dec 21 2011

Paul Walton, the co-founder and CEO of Cello-owned brand development consultancy The Value Engineers (TVE), is to retire at the end of the year. More

Obituary: Dr Alex Gofman

Dec 20 2011

Dr Alex Gofman, VP and CTO of US brand research and consulting firm Moskowitz Jacobs, has died at the age of 54, after a long battle with cancer. More

Jamie Hall to Retire as TNS Global Chairman

Dec 20 2011

TNS Global Chairman Jamie Hall is to retire next week, after nearly 30 years in the market research industry. More

Constant Contact Opens UK Office

Dec 20 2011

Waltham, Massachusetts-based engagement marketing specialist Constant Contact has opened an office in London through which it will provide UK support for its suite of e-mail, social media and event marketing tools, and its online survey solutions. More

Nielsen Promotes for COO and Vice Chair Roles

Dec 19 2011

In the US, Nielsen has announced the appointment of Rick Kash as Vice Chair and Mitchell Habib as Chief Operating Officer. Both appointments are effective from January 1st 2012. More

ICM Boosts Field and Ops Strength

Dec 19 2011

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Group has strengthened its data collection and field services with the promotion of Neil Sykes to Operations Director in the UK, and Rebekah Joseph as Field Director at subsidiary Fieldwork UK. More

Hart Resigns as Infogroup President and CEO

Dec 16 2011

Clare Hart, the President and CEO of database giant Infogroup, is stepping down 'to pursue new opportunities' just 18 months into the role. She will be replaced by the firm's Chairman Michael Iaccarino. More

TNS Names Wynberg CEO of Qual

Dec 15 2011

In the UK, TNS has appointed Rebecca Wynberg as CEO of its qualitative business. She returns to Kantar to take up her new role in January. More

WPP Buys Majority Stake in Qais Consulting

Dec 15 2011

Marcoms giant WPP has acquired a majority stake in Singapore-based digital marketing agency Qais Consulting. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Ex-Nunwood Director to Head New Prophet Practice

Dec 14 2011

James Walker, formerly Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Nunwood, has moved to global brand and marketing consultancy Prophet to lead a new analytics practice with a presence in its London and New York offices. More

Former IMS Health Exec Pockets $3m

Dec 14 2011

Raymond Hill has stepped down from his role as CEO of contract drug research organization PPD Inc with a $3.065m payment, just three months after leaving his previous position at pharma market research giant IMS Health. More

Fredrickson Joins Toluna as Group COO

Dec 13 2011

Panel and research technology provider Toluna has named Harris Interactive veteran Jim Fredrickson as Group Chief Operations Officer. More

Philips Leaves Leaner, Fitter Photon

Dec 12 2011

Jeremy Philips has resigned as CEO of the Photon Group, the parent company of insight firms The Leading Edge and Jigsaw Research. Philips was brought in to save the debt-laden group 18 months ago, and 'though challenges remain, leaves with a sense of 'mission accomplished'. More

Centaur to Pay Up to £7.5m for VBR

Dec 12 2011

In the UK, publishing and events group Centaur Media plc has acquired data and analytics firm Venture Business Research Limited (VBR), which focuses on the clean energy and global security sectors. More

MarketVision Strengthens Pharma Team

Dec 12 2011

In the US, MarketVision Research has announced the appointment of Joel Schindler PhD as Vice President with a focus on its Pharmaceutical Division. He joins from the healthcare market research company Biovid. More

ICM Strengthens Senior Team with Three Hires

Dec 9 2011

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Research has hired former Synovate exec Tom Bailey as Head of Analytics, while Ruth Moyer joins the Technology team and Matt Draper the Financial Services team, both as Research Directors. More

YouGov Hires Brilot as Digital Media Innovator

Dec 9 2011

YouGov has appointed former TNS Digital manager Dan Brilot as Media Consulting Director, based in London, with a remit to introduce new methodologies and products to the team's international client base. More

Management Buyout at Troubled Media Square

Dec 8 2011

UK marcoms group Media Square - the parent of market research agency Illuminas - has been acquired through a management buyout (MBO), following an earlier announcement that its bank had refused further funding. More

Dapresy Expands Team to Service GfK Contract

Dec 8 2011

Swedish market research technology provider Dapresy is expanding its team across Europe, after winning a global partnership agreement to supply GfK with its Dapresy Pro online dashboard and reporting solution. More

Dialego Launches Social Media Research Arm

Dec 7 2011

German market research agency Dialego has launched a new social media division, and appointed Unilever research veteran Annette Stucken to lead it. More

Synovate Execs Join New Ipsos UK Senior Team

Dec 5 2011

Ipsos has announced its new senior leadership line-up for the UK, following the Synovate acquisition. Former Synovate senior execs Dave Hannay, Hilary Worton, Paul Stamper, Deborah McCrudden and Yusuf Ramadan are all included in CEO Ben Page's team. More

iKnowtion Hires Analytics Head

Dec 5 2011

In the US, marketing and analytic consultancy iKnowtion has announced the appointment of Niren Sirohi as Vice President of its Predictive Analytics practice. More

Digital Unit for Washington's GQR

Dec 5 2011

Washington, DC-based polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner has opened a digital division, led by Anna Greenberg and offering social media analytics, strategic consulting, and modeling & micro-targeting services for communications, as well as web development and online ad services. More

Senior Appointments at Insight and eVillage

Dec 2 2011

In London, pharmaceutical specialist Insight Research Group has appointed Dave Bostock as Research Operations Director and promoted Natasha Barretto and Jenny Service to roles in its online community for health professionals, eVillage. More

SE Asian Appointments Round Out Ipsos Restructure

Dec 1 2011

Following its acquisition of Synovate, Ipsos has promoted Grant Bertoli to the position of CEO for South East Asia (SEA), and confirmed the appointment of Synovate's Singapore MD Miranda Cheung as MD of Ipsos in Singapore and SEA. Senior European and US roles have also been finalised. More

Hartmann Steps into Wübbenhorst's Shoes at GfK

Dec 1 2011

IBM veteran Matthias Hartmann has officially taken up the post of Chief Executive Officer of GfK, replacing Professor Dr. Klaus L. Wübbenhorst who has stepped down. More

Shuker Leaves ChatCloud a Year after Launch

Dec 1 2011

Robin Shuker, one of the founders of UK-based online qual research tools provider ChatCloud has resigned as MD to 'pursue other interests', just a year after co-founding the company. More

Affinnova Plans Seventy Hires in 2012

Nov 30 2011

Concept testing and forecasting software specialist Affinnova says it is re-evaluating its staffing needs following 'rapid growth' and is set to hire 70 new employees in 2012. More

Pulse Hires for US Expansion

Nov 29 2011

Research outsourcing and panels company Pulse Group has hired former Gartner executive Carmen Endrina to lead its client development offering in the US, with a particular focus on the firm's West Coast technology clients. More

Ten Hires Fuel FreshMinds' UK Expansion

Nov 28 2011

In the UK, full service consultancy FreshMinds Research has expanded in London with ten new staff appointments. More

Social Media Analytics Agency Opens in Leeds

Nov 28 2011

Digital marketing specialist Steve Pritchard has opened a social media tracking agency in Leeds, UK. threeten10 will provide bespoke social media analytics along with client training courses and workshops. More

DDB UK Hires for Restructured Analytics Team

Nov 28 2011

Ad agency DDB UK has hired former ITV information specialist Dr Shorful Islam as Head of Data. The agency is restructuring its DDB Matrix data division in order to provide clients with new forms of intelligence. More

Former Harris Execs Set Up in Hong Kong

Nov 25 2011

Six former employees of Harris Interactive in Hong Kong have set up Anovation Asia, a new full service agency which is majority owned by data specialist Anovation. More

COI Cuts Spend by 68% ahead of 2012 Closure

Nov 25 2011

In the UK, the Central Office of Information (COI) has achieved a 68% reduction in its marketing spend to £168m for the 12 months to 31 March 2011, ahead of the department's closure next March. More

Ad Targeting Platform Rolls Out in Spain

Nov 25 2011

Danish online company Adform - which offers an advertising platform incorporating personalised targeting options - has opened an office in Spain, where it has appointed Miguel Fernandez-Gil as Business Development Director. More

Gazey Joins Hall & Partners Health Division

Nov 24 2011

In the UK, brand and communications research specialist Hall & Partners has appointed pharma researcher Lee Gazey as a Partner in its health business, to spearhead the division's growth in quant research while focusing on the use of digital and social media. More

UX Agency Flow Hires Varney to Lead 'Refocus'

Nov 24 2011

In the UK, user experience (UX) design agency Flow has appointed Rob Varney as Director of Design. Varney will lead the firm's brand refocus exercise following its merger with competitor Foolproof at the beginning of the year. More

Ketchum Hires Social Media Researcher

Nov 23 2011

In the US, global PR agency Ketchum has appointed research veteran Don Bartholomew as Senior Vice President of Social Media Research, tasked with managing its Global Research Network's operations in the South and Midwest. More

SPA Future Thinking Boosts Senior Team

Nov 22 2011

In the UK, full service agency SPA Future Thinking has made five top level appointments, including Kimberley-Clark's Shelley Watson as Research Director, plus heads of business development, field operations, HR and finance. More

Edbrooke Promoted to President at Healogix

Nov 21 2011

In the US, Horsham, PA-based pharma and biotech consultancy Healogix has announced the appointment of Tim Edbrooke as President and Chief Operating Officer. Company Founder Harris Kaplan will remain as CEO and work in a strategic capacity. More

STRATMARK Hires Former Merkle Analytics Manager

Nov 17 2011

US-based STRATMARK, which offers direct marketing services for non-profit clients, has appointed former Merkle exec George Zhang as a VP charged with developing its new analytics offerings. More

Social Media Researcher Feedback Expands to London

Nov 17 2011

US social media research firm Feedback has launched in the UK, with the opening of an office in Islington, London, led by co-founders President and CEO Jeff Thompson and Executive Vice President Dean Browell. More

Synovate Global CEO Leaves Following Acquisition

Nov 15 2011

Synovate CEO Robert Philpott has left his job as part of a management restructure, following Ipsos' recent acquisition of the firm. It is not yet known what his next career move will be. More

Ipsos Names Leader in Québec

Nov 15 2011

In Canada, Ipsos has promoted Luc Durand to the position of President, responsible for all its client service operations in Québec. More

Passenger Hires Former TNS Innovation Director

Nov 15 2011

In the US, online community provider Passenger has appointed former TNS Global Innovation Director Gaurav Bhalla as Chief Innovation Officer, leading the firm's development of new approaches to customer collaboration, co-creation and market research. More

TNS Hires Duffy for UK CEO Role

Nov 14 2011

TNS has announced that Maureen Duffy, until this month CEO of the Newspaper Marketing Agency, will take over from Andrew Czarnowski as UK CEO from January next year. More

Hires and Promotions Continue Nunwood Growth

Nov 14 2011

Nunwood has announced details of four recent promotions and four appointments in its offices in London and Leeds, continuing its rapid growth. More

Former L'Oreal Insights VP Joins MMA

Nov 10 2011

In the US, former L'Oreal exec Mark Anton has joined Synovate-owned Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) as Senior Vice President, Strategic Accounts. More

GfK Names MD for Business and Technology

Nov 9 2011

GfK Custom Research North America has appointed former GfK Brazil researcher Rogerio Monteiro as Managing Director of its Business & Technology division, based in New York. More

Ninah Hires Former Nunwood Analytics Chief

Nov 8 2011

In the UK, ZenithOptimedia has made a number of appointments in its global marketing effectiveness agency Ninah Consulting, including former Nunwood analytics chief Colin Bunn who takes up the position of Director. More

Day to Lead New O2 Data Unit

Nov 7 2011

Mobile giant O2 is creating a Business Intelligence team as a focus for data from across the business, according to press reports. Andy Day, Head of CRM since 2008, will head up the new division. More

Koski Hires Industry Veteran John Gilfeather

Nov 4 2011

In the US, custom research firm Koski Research has hired industry veteran John Gilfeather as Executive Vice President. More

Ipsos China Restructures for Synovate Integration

Nov 4 2011

Following its recent acquisition of Synovate and in line with plans to withdraw the Synovate brand in January, Ipsos has restructured its team in China. Five 'Combined Country Managers' will ready the businesses for integration while ensuring they run separately until the end of the year. More

Opinium Expands into Healthcare Sector

Nov 3 2011

London-based full service agency Opinium Research has launched a new division focusing on the healthcare sector. More

Oracle Added Value Boosts Senior Team in HK

Nov 3 2011

Brand specialist Oracle Added Value has named ex-Illuminas MD Matthew Carr Deputy Managing Director of its Hong Kong office; and promoted Arthur Tam to the new role of Head of Talent Development, Greater China. More

ImpactRx Hires Consulting and Analytics Leader

Nov 2 2011

In the US, pharma market research firm ImpactRx has appointed former IMS Health VP David Gascoigne, to lead the development of its Consulting and Analytics practice as EVP Consulting Analytics, Innovation and Alliances. More

Maktoob Founder Joins Salience

Nov 1 2011

Tamara Deprez, the former Head of online agency Yahoo! Maktoob Research, has joined media content analyst Salience Research as its General Manager in Dubai. More

Brunswick Expands in Asia Pac

Nov 1 2011

PR and research firm Brunswick Group has opened a third Chinese office in Shanghai, and appointed two un-named 'senior individuals' to expand its investor relations and research capabilities in Hong Kong. More

Relish Promotes Key Ingredient

Oct 31 2011

In the UK, growing full service agency Relish - formerly Drummond Madell - has promoted Simon Thompson to the new position of Managing Partner. More

BunchBall Keeps Rolling with Senior Hires

Oct 28 2011

In the US, gamification company BunchBall has announced substantial growth in Q3, and has appointed Lori Macias as VP of Market Solutions and Barry Kirk as VP of Channel Management. More

MRS Taps Tax Man for New Chief Exec

Oct 27 2011

The UK's Market Research Society (MRS) has appointed client side marketer Jane Frost, CBE in the new role of Chief Executive. She joins from HM Revenue & Customs where she spent five years. More

Big Names Join Big Data Specialist

Oct 27 2011

Big Data analyst Sociocast has appointed Scott Hoffman, formerly of Yahoo!, Lotame and [x+1], as its new Chief Operating Officer; and strengthened its advisory board with two more media veterans, LiveTout and Media60 founder Joe Doran and former DoubleClick exec Jeffrey Silverman. More

Survey Analytics Hires Stanley for BD Role

Oct 27 2011

In the US, data collection and analysis platform specialist Survey Analytics has hired social media veteran and blogger Dana Stanley for a business development role. More

Big Data Drives SAS Growth

Oct 26 2011

US-based business analytics giant SAS has announced a year of good growth, with a headcount increase of 7.6% in 2011 to date and an anticipated 12% rise in revenue this year. More

Incite Expands Qual Team

Oct 26 2011

In London, strategic consultancy Incite has expanded its team with the appointment of a new Principal, Beth Williams and two new Associates, Jenni Welling and Jon Watts. All three will be working with the company's growing list of qualitative clients. More

Crowd Science Finds Room to Grow

Oct 26 2011

California-based web analytics and online research specialist Crowd Science is moving to larger offices in San Jose, as it continues to expand its team. More

ThinkVine Hires Former SPSS Exec as CEO

Oct 21 2011

ThinkVine, which helps clients align marketing and advertising with consumer behaviour, has appointed former SPSS exec Mark Battaglia as Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Damon Ragusa who will stay on as Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. More

Former Toluna Manager Launches MR Services Firm

Oct 20 2011

Former Toluna exec Ashish Nijhon has opened Annette Research, a new firm based in Gurgaon, India and offering data collection and analysis, survey programming, panel aggregation and translation services to both corporate clients and MR agencies. More

Facts International Expands Kent Call Centre

Oct 20 2011

In the UK, telephone research specialist Facts International has expanded the capacity of its Ashford, Kent-based CATI call centre, increasing the number of seats to around 200 and introducing round-the-clock operations for large-scale international projects. More

Insight Hires for 'Chief Possibility' Role

Oct 18 2011

US-based qual/quant agency Insight Research Group has appointed branding specialist Perry Baldwin for its newly created post of 'Chief Possibility Officer', responsible for communicating both the firm's external and internal 'strategic vision'. More

Sharp Joins TNS in Global COO Role

Oct 17 2011

TNS has today announced the appointment of Kristin Sharp as global COO of its qualitative business, starting immediately. She joins from Ipsos' US qual division Understanding UnLtd, of which she was CEO and President. More

M8 Return Trip for Primrose

Oct 17 2011

David Primrose has returned to Paisley's RFM Research as Director of Market Research, following the recent closure of Edinburgh-based George Street Research. More

London-based MR Recruitment Firm Grows Again

Oct 17 2011

Damon Thomas is the latest to join fast-growing UK-based specialist MR recruiter Hasson Associates. More

IFF Research Promotes Five

Oct 14 2011

London-based IFF Research has promoted five of its team members, including Ben Davies who takes up the role of Director. More

Publicis Opens Data Management Agency

Oct 12 2011

In the US, ad agency network Publicis Groupe has launched CRM365 - an agency offering advanced data analytics, measurement and reporting focused on mobile and social media sources. The new operation will be led as CEO by Seth Solomons, the former CMO of Publicis agency Digitas. More

Brand Potential Hires Former Kadence Director

Oct 12 2011

UK consultancy Brand Potential has appointed former Kadence International Insight Director Alex Smith as Insight & Strategy Consultant. More

New Brazilian Agency Launched

Oct 10 2011

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, former senior execs of Ipsos and Synovate have launched a new research consultancy, Animux, along with an immediate strategic alliance with consumer behaviour and emotion assessment specialist Hotspex. More

Lingo24 Hires Former SSI Exec for MR Development Role

Oct 7 2011

Global translation company Lingo24 has appointed former Survey Sampling International (SSI) EU Operations Director Mark Slobbe as Director of Americas and a member of its Board, with a remit to build the firm's strategy for the market research industry across North America. More

New President, More Focus on Digital for Australia's CAB

Oct 7 2011

In Australia, The Circulations Audit Board (CAB) has appointed Harley Slatter, of marcoms agency Slatter and Partners, as President, replacing Rob Yeomans who is leaving CAB after 20 years on the Board. More

Obituary: Arthur C. Nielsen Jr.

Oct 5 2011

Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. - the son of the research company's founder Arthur C. Nielsen, and former Chairman of the business - died in Winnetka, IL on Monday, at the age of 92. More

Ingledew Joins YouGov as West Coast MD

Oct 5 2011

YouGov has appointed technology research specialist Steve Ingledew as Managing Director, San Francisco, in its US custom division YouGov Definitive Insights. More

QuestBack Prepares for US Expansion with Senior Hire

Oct 5 2011

Norwegian online survey technology firm QuestBack is preparing to expand its presence in the US market with the appointment of former uSamp COO Suresh Subbiah as President. More

WorldOne Hires Wackert as MD for Germany

Oct 5 2011

Global pharma data collection specialist WorldOne has appointed former Medefield MD Gerald Wackert as MD for its recently opened German operation. More

Lee Rejoins BDRC for Asian Launch

Oct 4 2011

London-based BDRC Group - which in the UK includes BDRC Continental and Perspective Research Services - has opened an office in Singapore, headed by former employee Piers Lee who recently left his role as MD of Kadence Asia Pacific. More

TNS Names Kingsbury as Marketing Sciences Head

Oct 4 2011

TNS has appointed Research International veteran Mark Kingsbury as Global Head of Marketing Sciences, based in the UK and responsible for building the firm's existing technical capabilities and developing new solutions. More

Experian Hires MD for UK and Ireland

Oct 4 2011

Former Logica CEO Craig Boundy is to join data giant Experian as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, responsible for further growing the firm's business across its Credit Services, Decision Analytics, Marketing Services and Interactive business lines. More

NRI Buys Stake in India's Market Xcel

Oct 3 2011

Japanese consulting services specialist Nomura Research Institute (NRI) has acquired a 25.1% stake in New Delhi-based Market Xcel Data Matrix, through which it plans to expand its research and consulting business activities to India. More

'No Quick Fix' for Harris as Results Disappoint

Sep 29 2011

Harris Interactive's results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011 show a further decline in revenues in real terms, and a significant rise in operating loss. Recently appointed Interim CEO Al Angrisani says there is 'not going to be a quick or easy fix' for the company's problems. More

Maxwell Moves from Razorfish to Starcom

Sep 29 2011

Media agency Starcom USA has announced the appointment of Chad Maxwell to the new position of SVP Research Intelligence Director. He worked previously at the agency's sister company Razorfish. More

Voxco Boosts European Presence

Sep 29 2011

Research software provider Voxco has announced three senior appointments strengthening its presence in France and Germany. More

Community Specialist Strengthens Bus Dev Team

Sep 29 2011

Online community provider Passenger has appointed two senior business developers, Jason Butka and Derek Sawchuk, both with the title of Senior Community Strategist. More

iCrossing Hires Analytics Head

Sep 28 2011

In the US, digital marketing agency and online buzz measurement specialist iCrossing has appointed former Amazon.com exec Doug Bryan as Vice President leading its Analytics team. More

WorldOne Hires Mergemarket Co-founder as COO

Sep 28 2011

In New York, pharma data collection specialist WorldOne has appointed Mergemarket co-founder Richard Hall as Chief Operating Officer, focused on managing and expanding the firm's operations. More

Ashton Leaves BritainThinks for Hong Kong Role

Sep 27 2011

David Ashton has left his position as Research Lead at public opinion specialist BritainThinks after just eight months in the role, to join the Hong Kong office of Brunswick Research, the opinion research practice of PR firm Brunswick Group. More

Merkle Launches Social Media CRM Wing

Sep 27 2011

In the US, customer relationship marketing (CRM) specialist Merkle has opened a new social media measurement division, 'Merkle Connect'. More

Knapton Returns to e-Rewards as President and CEO

Sep 26 2011

In the US, Kurt Knapton has returned to e-Rewards as President and CEO, following the recent resignation of Chris Havemann. More

Nunwood Relocates London HQ - Again

Sep 26 2011

Fast-growing agency Nunwood has relocated its London HQ to premises in King's Cross, to accommodate growing staff numbers following a number of new contract wins. More

Kadence Shakes Up Singapore Operations

Sep 26 2011

Research consultancy Kadence International has promoted Greg Clayton to MD for Singapore, replacing the departing Piers Lee; and is gearing up to expand in the region with the relocation of Phil Steggals from the UK, the hiring of Natalie Sew Hoy and a major office refurbishment. More

MRops Names New European Leader

Sep 26 2011

US-based data collection agency MRops has appointed former RONIN General Manager Rafal Gajdamowicz as Director of its European business, based in London. More

Obituary: Tony Copeland

Sep 23 2011

Family, friends and colleagues have paid tribute to former Millward Brown MD Tony Copeland, who died recently aged 66 after a short illness. Copeland is credited with leading the development of the agency's international network of offices in the late 1980s and 1990s. More

Sorrell In Line for Salary Boost

Sep 23 2011

WPP's salary body is to consider a fifty percent rise in the basic salary of CEO Sir Martin Sorrell, who in November 2008 rejected a scheduled review as 'inappropriate' for the economic climate. Sorrell's £1m basic, unchanged since January 2007, is a smallish part of his total income from the firm. More

Carvalho to Head New Kantar Media Methods Unit

Sep 22 2011

Kantar Media has announced the promotion of Antonio Carvalho to Chief Research Officer, heading up a new London-based Audiences Central Research Unit. He reports to Global Head of Products and Services, John Gill. More

Senior Promotions for Affinnova

Sep 22 2011

Fast-growing innovation technology firm Affinnova has announced three senior promotions. Lang Leonard adds the title of COO to that of CFO; Amit Dhand becomes EVP heading the Global Client Services team; and Kevin Karty becomes VP of Analytics. More

IBISWorld to Hire Sixty

Sep 22 2011

In the US, industry analyst and report publisher IBISWorld is planning to up its headcount by 60 in the next 6 months, with the addition of business development managers, industry research analysts and editorial and layout assistants. More

Essential Purchase for SPA Future Thinking

Sep 21 2011

In the UK, yearling agency SPA Future Thinking has acquired full-service media and technology specialist Essential Research for an undisclosed sum. More

Kantar Brings in Engineer for Videolytics Role

Sep 21 2011

Kantar Video has appointed Leigh Newsome as Senior Vice President, Technology, reporting directly to CEO Bill Lederer and tasked with overseeing engineering for the Kantar Videolytics platform. More

No Clear Signals on EmSense Future

Sep 20 2011

Neuromarketing specialist EmSense may be sold and/or broken up, according to reports in the press and comments by one of its senior execs. The firm is said not to be taking any new project work, pending the results of sales negotiations. More

UK Medical Specialist to Cast Net Wider

Sep 20 2011

Gloucestershire-based medical data collection specialist Gillian Kenny Associates (GKA) has branched into consumer and b2b research with the launch of a new company, Angelfish. More

Share Sale Cements US Branding Alliance

Sep 19 2011

San Francisco, US-based employer branding and employee engagement specialist Evviva Brands is to sell 20 percent of its shares to The Liquid Agency, based in San Jose, CA. Liquid's CEO, Scott Gardener, will join Evviva's board and the two firms will work in close partnership. More

Two New Directors for Kadence

Sep 19 2011

Kadence International has appointed Andy Grout and Neil Rees as Insight Directors, both based at the company's headquarters in London. More

Spedding Joins P\S\L Group as Research CEO

Sep 19 2011

In the US, healthcare research group P\S\L has appointed Michael Spedding to the newly created role of Domain CEO, Market Research. A former CEO, Geographies at Synovate, Spedding recently founded investment firm PharmaGems. More

ABC's Moran to Retire after 30 Years

Sep 16 2011

Mike Moran, EVP of Audit Services at the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC), is about to retire after more than 30 years with the organization. He will be replaced by colleague Scott Hanson, who currently serves as SVP, Electronic and Centralized Auditing. More

uSamp Hires Eight for New London Team

Sep 16 2011

Online sample provider uSamp has hired eight new members of staff to support the growth of its recently opened London office. More

Chime Hires Former Post Office Strategy Head

Sep 16 2011

UK research and comms group Chime has appointed former Post Office customer analysis leader Pam Clark as Research Director in its CIE division, further strengthening its quant financial services offering. More

Panelbase to Set Up London Office

Sep 16 2011

Northumberland, UK-based online research supplier Panelbase has appointed former Ugam Research Solutions manager Joerg Schymczyk as Sales Director, responsible for setting up a London office and developing international business. More

Expansion for Australia's AMR

Sep 15 2011

In Australia, STW Group's research consultancy AMR has opened a new office in Brisbane, and expanded its teams in Sydney and Melbourne with a number of new appointments. More

Tpoll Hires Ex-Harris Director to Develop Qual Offer

Sep 15 2011

UK-based online specialist Tpoll has appointed former Harris Interactive youth research leader Stephen Mellor as Qualitative Director, with a remit to develop the agency's qual offering. More

Weber Shandwick Hires Measurement & Analytics Lead

Sep 14 2011

Global PR firm Weber Shandwick has appointed former MSLGROUP Insight Creation SVP Allyson Hugley to lead its Measurement & Analytics practice, based in New York. More

Sparrow to Advise Pollster Populus

Sep 14 2011

UK polling firm Populus has appointed ICM founder Nick Sparrow as a Special Advisor, providing guidance on business growth and methodological innovation. More

SPA Future Thinking Spins Off Analytics Expertise

Sep 14 2011

In the UK, full-service agency SPA Future Thinking has launched The Analytics Hub, a new company offering a full range of analytic methodologies for clients ranging from small market research agencies through to branding shops. More

GfK and Partner Form Middle East Media Specialist

Sep 13 2011

GfK has partnered with ARA Marketing Research & Consultancy to establish GfK Media Research Middle East (GfK MRME), and to launch a series of studies focusing on media usage across a number of Arab countries. More

van Loon Heads New Dapresy Client Team

Sep 13 2011

Survey reporting and distribution company Dapresy has formed a new global support operation, headed by former Kantar exec Raymond van Loon as Senior After Sales Manager. More

End of the Road for George Street

Sep 12 2011

Edinburgh-based George Street Research has entered liquidation after more than two decades as a significant player in Scottish MR. More

Povolny Promotion Kicks Off TLE Key Client Scheme

Sep 12 2011

Australian-based agency The Leading Edge has moved Andrew Povolny, formerly MD of its Sydney-based Digital Edge division, to New York in the role of Managing Partner. He will also serve as the firm's first 'Global Client Partner' for a key client, in this case KFC-owner Yum! Restaurants. More

SirValUse Opens Cologne Office

Sep 7 2011

Usability and user experience consultancy SirValUse - majority owned by GfK - has opened a new office in Cologne, Germany, adding to its existing operations in Hamburg, Munich and Berlin. More

Social Media Specialist EvoApp Names Frey CEO

Sep 7 2011

In the US, social media business intelligence provider EvoApp has appointed entrepreneur and venture capitalist Kip Frey as President and CEO, succeeding co-founder Joe Davy who remains with the company as Chief Product Officer. More

Emap Hires Painter for Big Picture

Sep 6 2011

In the UK, b2b media group Emap International has appointed Duncan Painter as its new CEO, replacing David Gilbertson, who stepped down in May. Painter is currently MD of customer intelligence provider Sky IQ and previously led consulting group ClarityBlue. More

Rance, Sperling Join YouGov as Britton Takes EMEA Role

Sep 6 2011

YouGov has significantly strengthened its senior team with the hiring of Phil Rance and Andreas Sperling, formerly in leadership roles at Research Now and Millward Brown respectively; and the promotion of Tim Britton from CEO, UK to CEO, EMEA. More

New Insight Recruiter Targets 'Cultural Fit'

Sep 5 2011

Former Major Players insight team leader Joel Naftal is helping to build a new London-based staff recruitment consultancy, Trace, whose specialist areas including marketing, branding and insight. More

Senior Promotions for Illuminas in Texas

Sep 2 2011

Technology and B2B specialist Illuminas has made several promotions in its Austin, Texas office. These include the key moves of Carrie Angiolet and Andrew Elder to Senior Vice President. More

Promotions for MarketVision

Sep 2 2011

Cincinatti-based MarketVision Research has promoted Greg Wurst to Director of IT Services and Allison Fulcher to Research Manager in Client Services. More

German Sample Provider Opens in London

Sep 1 2011

German sample and panel provider respondi AG has today announced the opening of a UK subsidiary: respondi Ltd. Christopher Morasch, Chief Sales Officer at respondi AG will take on the role of UK Managing Director. More

AP and NORC Partner for Social Research Center

Sep 1 2011

In the US, the Associated Press (AP) and the National Opinion Research Centre (NORC) at the University of Chicago have joined forces to launch The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. More

TNS Man Takes Over Digital at Ipsos AsiaPac

Sep 1 2011

Ipsos today announced the appointment of Bernice Klaassen as its Asia Pacific Regional Director for Digital. He was previously Global Director for Digital at TNS. More

Wind of Change Blows Lee into Raspberry

Sep 1 2011

Pursuing her 'passion for innovation research', former TNS Regional Head Lee Ryan has moved from Singapore to join Melbourne-based Raspberry Innovation Research + Strategy. More

Larger London Office for B2B International

Aug 31 2011

In the UK, specialist research consultancy B2B International has expanded its London presence by moving to new offices on the Euston Road. More

BuzzLogic Appoints CFO

Aug 31 2011

San Francisco-based online media and metrics company BuzzLogic has announced the appointment of R. Brian Gibson as Chief Financial Officer. More

Senior Changes at IDC Australia

Aug 31 2011

Technology analyst IDC has promoted Matt Oostveen to the role of Chief of Research for Australia. He replaces Tim Dillon who takes an expanded Asia Pacific role. More

Sweeney to Lead Cross-Tab Operations

Aug 26 2011

Research services provider Cross-Tab has expanded its US team with the appointment of former Research Now VP Terry Sweeney as Vice President Operations and Client Services, in charge of its global data collection operations. More

Synovate MMA Names Global Executive Team

Aug 25 2011

Synovate-owned Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) has appointed a global executive team including EVPs Doug Brooks and Todd Gustafson. More

Simpson Carpenter Boosts London Team with Four Hires

Aug 25 2011

In London, full-service consultancy Simpson Carpenter has strengthened its Major Studies, Retail and Healthcare & Pharmaceutical teams, with four new appointments. More

Added Value Veteran Joins NY Start-Up AMS

Aug 25 2011

Huntington, NY-based AMS Market Research has appointed Added Value veteran David Saul as President. More

Wunderman's KBM Group Expands to UK

Aug 25 2011

Wunderman subsidiary KnowledgeBase Marketing (KBM Group) has launched in the UK, offering a range of data, analytics and marketing services. The division will be led by database marketing specialist Caroline Worboys. More

Focus Research CEO Sells, Spins Off New Agency

Aug 24 2011

Technology media firm Ziff Davis has acquired some of the assets of online agency Focus Research, while the agency's CEO Scott Albro and a number of employees have remained with Focus.com to spin it off as a separate business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Former Vivid Interface Trio Launch Zing Insights

Aug 24 2011

In the UK, former Vivid Interface data and customer research execs Lisa Holt, Jo Walther and Paul Kemp have formed a new quant and qual agency called Zing Insights. More

Itracks Adds Consultancy Wing

Aug 24 2011

Canada-based online data collection specialist itracks has set up a digital insights consultancy headed by Jim Longo and offering new full-service options, including an ad and logo design feedback tool and in-depth social media capabilities. More

Former Adobe Exec Replaces Fong as Lithium CEO

Aug 24 2011

In the US, social media solutions firm Lithium Technologies has appointed former Adobe exec Rob Tarkoff as Chief Executive Officer, replacing co-founder Lyle Fong who has taken on the title of Chief Strategist, while retaining his Board Director role. More

HP Buys Data Analytics Firm Autonomy for $10.3bn

Aug 23 2011

Technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) has acquired data analytics specialist Autonomy in a share purchase deal worth $42.11 per share in cash, making the total transaction worth about $10.3 billion. More

Current Analysis Hires Former INPUT CEO

Aug 22 2011

In the US, online competitive intelligence provider Current Analysis has named former INPUT CEO Tim Dowd as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ray Keneipp who has been with the firm for the past 10 years. More

AudienceScience President to Step Down

Aug 19 2011

Jeff Hirsch, the President of behavioral targeting technology firm AudienceScience, is leaving at the end of September to 'pursue smaller entrepreneurial interests' by helping start-up companies get off the ground. More

Former Starcom Research Head Joins Percept Media

Aug 19 2011

In India, Percept Media has appointed former Starcom MediaVest (SMG) exec Srikanth Raman as Chief Planning Officer, responsible for driving consumer research. More

ARF Hires Ex-Campbell Soup Man for Ad Effectiveness Role

Aug 18 2011

In New York, The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed former Campbell Soup insights leader Bob Woodard as EVP, Advertising Effectiveness, in its Research Subject Matter Expert (SME) team. Woodward takes up his new role next month. More

Cloud Joins Evolution to Push Consumer Focus

Aug 18 2011

In the US, healthcare specialist Evolution Marketing Research has appointed former GlaxoSmithKline researcher Blaine Cloud as Senior Director, in charge of its consumer research and consulting practice. More

Confirmit Hires for New Customer Experience Role

Aug 18 2011

Online survey and reporting software company Confirmit has appointed client retention specialist Claire Sporton for the newly created role of Director, Customer Experience Management, based in its London office. More

Nelems Returns to ActiveGroup as CEO

Aug 16 2011

David Nelems, the founder of market research video streaming specialist ActiveGroup Ventures, has returned to the company as Chief Executive Officer. He left the firm in 2007 following its sale to the MVL Group. More

Former Hall & Partners Exec Joins Phoenix in UK

Aug 16 2011

Research firm Phoenix Marketing International has appointed former Hall & Partners exec Delphine Duchateau as a Group Director, based in its UK office in Richmond, Surrey. More

Mintel Comperemedia Hires Insurance Specialist

Aug 16 2011

In the US, competitive intelligence provider Mintel Comperemedia has appointed Gary Wooley as Director, Insurance Consulting. More

FreshMinds Finds New MD

Aug 15 2011

UK success story FreshMinds has appointed Annette Müller as its new Managing Director, following the departure of Alistair Leathwood, announced last month. More

Innovation Drives Rapid Growth for Affinnova

Aug 12 2011

Concept testing and forecasting software specialist Affinnova, Inc. has announced sales growth of 44% for the twelve months ending June 2011. More

Nunwood Takes Bigger Offices in Big Apple

Aug 12 2011

Nunwood has relocated its New York operation to larger premises in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, to accommodate 'significant staff growth'. More

UK Office and Hire for Genius

Aug 12 2011

US-based online b2b marketing and targeting firm Genius has opened its first overseas office, in Leeds, UK, and appointed Mark Donkin to lead it as Managing Director. More

YouGov Shuffles US Senior Team

Aug 11 2011

Online specialist YouGov has moved its US CEO Doug Rivers to the role of Chief Innovations Officer, with a seat on the plc Board. The firm has also promoted Definitive Insights co-founder Doss Struse to the position of President of YouGov America. More

Viewpoint and Rosslyn Merge under CEO Blears

Aug 10 2011

In the UK, Viewpoint Field Services and Rosslyn Research have merged and been re-branded as Viewpoint Field & Studios under the leadership of Gale Blears, following the departure of former Rosslyn CEO Julian Green. More

Morpace Expands to AsiaPac with Shanghai Office

Aug 10 2011

MR and consulting firm Morpace has opened a new Asia Pacific operation in Shanghai, and appointed former Broadview Market Research manager Tong Zhou as Research Director there. More

Acquity Buys Anova Assets

Aug 9 2011

In the US, brand eCommerce and digital marketing specialist Acquity Group has hired the founders of marketing science-based agency Anova Group, while acquiring their proprietary analytics tools. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Poynter to Lead Vision Critical London

Aug 9 2011

Panel and research technology firm Vision Critical has appointed industry veteran Ray Poynter as Executive Vice President and Managing Director of its London office, responsible for development of the UK business. More

Marketing Sciences Hires Qual Leader

Aug 9 2011

In the UK, Hampshire-based product development specialist Marketing Sciences has appointed former Nunwood exec Guy Maxwell as Qualitative Director, to help further develop its 'Inspired' division. More

Aegis Econometrics Specialist Launches in APAC

Aug 8 2011

Aegis Media has launched its specialist econometric and research consultancy ævolve in the APAC region, following its growth in the UK over the past ten years. The new arm will be led by former Nielsen exec Adam Hodgson. More

ISG Expands in India to Meet Anticipated Growth

Aug 5 2011

Information Services Group (ISG), the acquisition vehicle set up by former VNU boss Michael Connors, has moved into larger offices in Bangalore, India in anticipation of rapid growth over the next two years. More

Decision Strategies Names New CEO and COO

Aug 5 2011

US oil and gas management consultancy Decision Strategies has promoted Patrick Leach to the post of Chief Executive Officer, replacing Chris Reinsvold who has resigned to 'pursue other interests'. The firm has also promoted Steve Jacobs to the role of Chief Operating Officer. More

Synovate Merges Analytics Divisions

Aug 4 2011

Synovate has merged its global analytics consulting practice SMA with its Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) division, to provide clients with 'more accurate data and insights' about the behavior and attitudes of consumers. More

Six Mexican Fieldworkers Found, Three Still Missing

Aug 3 2011

Six field workers from Mexican polling firm Consulta Mitofsky have been found safe, after vanishing on Saturday in the violent state of Michoacan. However, three employees from research firm Parametria are still missing. More

Dipsticks Co-founders Step Back

Aug 3 2011

The co-founders of North of England-based Dipsticks Research, John and Fiona Raglan, have announced they are stepping back from the day-to-day management of the business, which will now be run by their former Operations Director Ivor Knox. More

Annik Opens in London and Sydney

Aug 2 2011

Indian MR technology and operations company Annik is opening a new office in London, led by former Globalpark manager Alex Happe, and an office in Sydney, Australia headed by former employee Meena Kumari. More

Cologne Proves Attractive for Confirmit

Aug 2 2011

Online survey and reporting software company Confirmit has opened its first German office in Cologne, to be led by Business Development Director Dan Starkey. More

Parker Takes Senior Insight Role at Initiative

Aug 2 2011

In the UK, media agency Initiative has appointed former Associated Newspapers Insight Manager Liz Parker as Head of Research Worldwide. More

BDRC Promotes Four to Boards

Aug 2 2011

London-based BDRC Group has strengthened the Boards of both its agency and consulting business BDRC Continental and its operations business Perspectives Research Services (PRS) with a number of promotions and appointments. More

IBM Consultancy Leader to Take GfK Reins

Aug 1 2011

GfK has named a successor for Professor Dr. Klaus L. Wübbenhorst, who announced his decision to step down as CEO earlier in the year. Matthias Hartmann, 45, is currently Global Head of Strategy and Industries in the consulting division of IBM Global Business Services. More

Chime's Open Health Launches MR Arm

Aug 1 2011

Healthcare communications agency OPEN Health, a subsidiary of UK-based Chime Communications, has announced the opening of a new market research and brand planning arm, OPEN Plan. Cory Inglis will lead the new division as MD. More

Gongos Promotes Alioto for Global Methods Role

Jul 29 2011

In the US, qual specialist Gongos Research has promoted Michael Francesco Alioto to the newly created post of Vice President, Global Methodologies, and appointed former Ford Motor researcher Lynn Siluk to replace him as Vice President, Marketing Sciences. More

Acxiom Names New CEO as Revenues Rise

Jul 28 2011

In the US, marketing technology and services giant Acxiom has appointed former Microsoft advertising exec Scott Howe as CEO and President, replacing John Meyer who resigned earlier in the year. Separately, the firm has reported a 6.9% revenue increase to $288.9m. More

Havemann to Step Down as e-Rewards Boss

Jul 27 2011

Chris Havemann, President and CEO of e-Rewards, is leaving the business to 'pursue new opportunities', but will remain in his current role until a replacement is selected. It is not yet known what his next career move will be. More

Ipsos Agrees to Buy Synovate for £525m

Jul 27 2011

Ipsos has agreed to acquire Synovate for £525m (EUR 595m), creating the world's third largest market research company. The deal is to be funded with cash, new debt financing, and a rights offering to Ipsos shareholders. More

Cail Returns to Ipsos to Head US Operations

Jul 26 2011

In New York, Jeff Cail has returned to Ipsos to head US operations as President and Chief Executive Officer. More

Leathwood to Leave FreshMinds

Jul 26 2011

In the UK, FreshMinds Research has announced that current MD Alistair Leathwood is leaving the business to re-locate to Australia. It is not known what his next career move will be. More

Ingres Promotes for CEO Role

Jul 26 2011

In the US, data analytics specialist Ingres Corporation has promoted Steve Shine to the post of Chief Executive Officer and President, replacing Roger Burkhardt who left the company in December. More

Former Nielsen CFO Joins CoreLogic

Jul 25 2011

Business and financial information specialist CoreLogic has appointed former Nielsen high-flyer Frank D. Martell as its new CFO, effective August 29th. More

Senior Hires for Infogroup

Jul 22 2011

Information services giant Infogroup has named digital marketing veteran Michael Iaccarino as its new Chairman; Christian Ward as SVP for Data Strategy, Analytics & Capabilities; and Dana Hayman as VP for Marketing Strategy and Insights. More

M&C Saatchi Takes Stake in New Data Consultancy

Jul 21 2011

In London, ad giant M&C Saatchi has taken a 25% stake in a new data and insight-based marketing consultancy, formed by two former Ogilvy strategists. More

MWW Group Hires O'Reilly as Research Head

Jul 21 2011

In New York, PR giant MWW Group has appointed Doug O'Reilly as Vice President, Director of Insights and Research, to spearhead the growth of its research, insight and listening capabilities. More

EasyInsites Adds Community Features

Jul 21 2011

UK-based custom panel solutions specialist EasyInsites has enhanced its EasyPanel product with the aim of making its panel web sites 'more engaging and community oriented'. To support this effort, the firm has hired web developer Charlie Fairclough. More

Thorington Leaves YouGov to Join GfK Financial

Jul 21 2011

In London, GfK NOP has appointed former YouGov director Neil Thorington as Deputy MD, GfK Financial, with a particular focus on implementing new digital research tools and techniques. More

Ipsos Appoints Ng to Build Tech Business in Singapore

Jul 18 2011

In Singapore, Ipsos has appointed former TNS director Melanie Ng as South East Asia (SEA) Regional Director for Technology. More

Alterian Finds Replacement for CEO

Jul 13 2011

UK-based analytics and social media monitoring specialist Alterian has found a replacement for founder and former CEO David Eldridge, who stepped down in April, following a full-year profits warning. His successor, Heath Davies, will join the company in September. More

Kadence International Rolls Out Across India

Jul 12 2011

Research consultancy Kadence International has opened 55 fieldwork offices across India, staffed by 225 new permanent members of staff supported by more than 700 telephone and face-to-face interviewers and supervisors. More

Ipsos ASI Launches Digital Practice in New York

Jul 12 2011

Ad research specialist Ipsos ASI has launched a New York-based global practice to help marketers and advertisers better understand the future of digital advertising. The new 'Ipsos ASI Digital' division will be led by former Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange SVP Jim Forrest. More

Synovate Working Party Looks at Non-Verbal Response

Jul 12 2011

In London, Synovate has brought together a team of methodologists to investigate the value of non-verbal response techniques, and apply their findings to custom research projects. More

GfK Promotes Madawala to Lead Middle East Arm

Jul 12 2011

In the Middle East, GfK has promoted Praveen Madawala to the post of CEO, leading the Custom Research business across the region. More

TNS Appoints Ad Industry Veteran as MD in Thailand

Jul 12 2011

TNS has appointed ad agency veteran and former Lowe and Partners Chief Strategy Officer Abhijeet Dutta Ray as Managing Director of Thailand. More

Sri Lanka's LMRB Names New CEO

Jul 11 2011

In Sri Lanka, Kantar-owned LMRB (Lanka Market Research Bureau) has promoted Himalee Madurasinghe to the post of Chief Executive Officer, after 14 years with the firm. More

Ipsos Hires Bertoli for Asian Leadership Roles

Jul 11 2011

Ipsos has appointed former TNS MD Grant Bertoli as its Regional Director of South East Asia (SEA) and Managing Director for Singapore. More

Deprez to Leave Yahoo! Maktoob Research

Jul 11 2011

In the United Arab Emirates, Tamara Deprez is to leave her post as Head of online agency Yahoo! Maktoob Research at the end of July. She has not yet decided what her next career move will be. More

Harris to Sub-Let Office Space to Reduce Overheads

Jul 8 2011

Harris Interactive is planning to sub-let excess space in its US premises in Norwalk, Connecticut and Portland, Oregon, as well as in its UK offices in Brentford, Middlesex, in order to reduce costs. More

Kantar Health Promotes Guminski for New CEO Role

Jul 8 2011

Kantar Health has promoted Werner Guminski to the position of CEO, Commercial Strategy, a role including responsibility for innovation. He most recently served as the firm's CEO, Global Practices. More

SSI Names Leadership Team as Acquisition Completes

Jul 8 2011

Survey Sampling International (SSI) and Opinionology have received regulatory approval to merge under the SSI brand. The firm will be led by SSI's Kees de Jong, who will continue his role as CEO, while Opinionology's CEO David Haynes will serve as President and COO. More

Leger Marketing Launches Analytics Arm

Jul 7 2011

Canadian agency Leger Marketing has opened a division providing consultancy in advanced statistics and modelling, Leger Analytics. Former Millward Brown CEO Chuck Chakrapani, currently President of Leger Marketing's Toronto office, will lead the unit. More

Cello Cuts Headcount after Retail Client Losses

Jul 7 2011

UK insight and marketing group Cello has reported that its research and consulting division has continued to 'show good like-for-like revenue growth' despite the loss of two significant retail research contracts, but has meanwhile made a number of staff redundancies. More

ORC International Sold to Senior Management

Jul 6 2011

Database giant Infogroup has sold off its global market research arm ORC International to a group of the firm's senior managers, backed by Chicago-based private equity firm Lake Capital Management. Terms were not disclosed. More

Obituary: MRBA Co-founder Jenny Bowen

Jul 6 2011

Jennifer (Jenny) Bowen, co-founder of the MRBA (Market Research Benevolent Association) and a former Chair of the MRS, died suddenly earlier this year at the age of 78. More

Mirza Launches Mobile Fieldwork

Jul 6 2011

In London, Asif Mirza has set up his own firm, Mobile Fieldwork, to offer mobile research and data collection services to market research, marketing, media and PR agencies, as well as end clients. More

Infogroup Begins Staff Cull

Jul 5 2011

ORC parent Infogroup has begun a programme of staff redundancies across a number of its US offices. While a report in one publication suggested 140 employees would lose their jobs, CEO Clare Hart has denied that this is accurate. More

Netscribes Opens Gurgaon Facility

Jul 5 2011

Research and content outsourcing firm Netscribes has opened a 100-seat centre in Gurgaon, India, which will act as a hub for the company's global clients, primarily in the areas of research, analytics and content solutions. More

Lightspeed Promotes Kelly for Leadership Role

Jul 5 2011

Lightspeed Research has promoted Frank Kelly to the post of Senior Vice President, Operations, in charge of client and panel operations in the company's Americas region. More

Brunswick Research Hires Former KRC MD

Jul 5 2011

In the UK, PR firm Brunswick Group has appointed Phil Riggins as a Partner in its Opinion Research Practice, Brunswick Research. More

TNS Appoints its First Creative Director

Jul 4 2011

TNS has hired Martin Lambie-Nairn as Creative Director, a new position with a remit to improve the look and feel of the company's deliverables and work with local and global management to develop their creative capabilities. More

B2B Promotes Two to Board

Jul 1 2011

Stockport, UK-based researcher B2B International has promoted Julia Cupman and Oliver Truman to its Board of Directors. Cupman leads the firm's North American strategy and operations, while Truman takes over as the Head of IT and Technology. More

GfK Chooses Two-Pronged Approach

Jun 30 2011

GfK is to restructure its business following a major review, and from next January will operate through two new divisions, 'Consumer Choices' and 'Customer Experiences', under the new tagline: 'Own the Future'. More

Quantcast Hires Google's Duggal to Drive Development

Jun 30 2011

US web metrics firm Quantcast has appointed former Google product manager Jag Duggal as Vice President, Product Management. More

GfK Buys and Launches Boost Global Coverage

Jun 29 2011

GfK has strengthened its worldwide presence, buying Thai MR firm MarketWise and completing the buying of GfK-MEMRB Marketing Services in Cyprus. It has also upped its stake in US company Etilize and launched a retail panel in Belarus. More

Lightspeed Grows Hong Kong Offer

Jun 29 2011

Online panel specialist Lightspeed Research has expanded its Hong Kong presence with the appointment of Paul Wong as SVP, Business Development and a move to new offices in the city's Quarry Bay area. More

UK Office to Kick-Start uSamp's European Expansion

Jun 29 2011

Online sample provider uSamp has opened an office in London, to be led by former Greenfield/Ciao director Gaelle Normand. More

Kantar Ditches Promedius for TrueSample

Jun 28 2011

Kantar is to roll out MarketTools' TrueSample quality solution across its network, following the breakdown of the Promedius Group, the not-for-profit quality consortium it launched with GfK and Ipsos less than a year ago. More

UK Start-Up Boosts Move to Pay-by-Results MR

Jun 28 2011

In the UK, former Nielsen colleagues Tony Meacock and David Timberlake have launched their own agency, The Marketing Information Company, to measure the effectiveness of market research agencies and help clients link payment to supplier performance. More

GfK Hire Boosts HealthCare Country Teams

Jun 23 2011

In London, GfK HealthCare has appointed former Adelphi International Research MD David Mackenzie as Global Head of Country Strategic Development, liaising with local teams across the firm to develop new and existing clients. More

COI to be Scrapped and Not Replaced

Jun 23 2011

In the UK, the government has confirmed it will scrap the 65-year-old Central Office of Information (COI), and in the meantime has cut its annual marketing and advertising budget by nearly 70% to £170m. More

Gupta Seeks to Overturn 'Irresponsibility' Claims

Jun 22 2011

Vin Gupta - the founder of ORC-parent Infogroup - has asked a Delaware-based judge to dismiss claims from former shareholders that he was in breach of his duties during the firm's $468m sale to private equity group CCMP Capital Advisors last year. More

Infonetics Opens in UK and Netherlands

Jun 22 2011

US-based comms market specialist Infonetics Research has opened an office in the UK, led by George Stojsavljevic as Senior Account Director for EMEA; and an office in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More

Added Value Expands Four Units

Jun 22 2011

In the US, WPP-owned brand and marketing insight consultancy Added Value has made four new executive management appointments across its technology, intercultural, futures and qualitative practices. More

IMS Research Opens Tokyo Office

Jun 21 2011

Electronics market specialist IMS Research has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan, which President Ian Weightman describes as a 'key component' in the firm's growth strategy in Asia Pacific. The new office is headed by former comScore manager Masanori Wakabayashi. More

Former Harris CEO to Receive $900k Severance

Jun 21 2011

Harris Interactive's former President and CEO Kimberly Till is to receive a $900k severance payment, while former CFO Pavan Bhalla gets $127k. More

Encuesta Founder Joins Cheskin Added Value

Jun 21 2011

US-based innovation consulting firm Cheskin Added Value has appointed Martin Cerda, the founder of Hispanic research firm Encuesta, as Strategic Director in its Quantitative/Business Consulting division. More

WorldOne Opens in Switzerland

Jun 21 2011

Healthcare data collection agency WorldOne has opened an office in Bern, Switzerland - its twelfth location worldwide. The firm has also promoted Corinne Dulles to lead the new operation as Managing Director. More

McCann Launches Marketing Sciences Practice

Jun 20 2011

Marketing services network McCann Worldgroup has hired Marc Schwartz as Global Director of Performance Analytics and moved Laura Simpson from London to become Global IQ Director, heading up a new NYC-based Marketing Sciences practice. More

Kadence Opens Mumbai Office

Jun 20 2011

Kadence International has opened a full service office in Mumbai, headed up by Executive Director Rohit Churamani - and plans another shortly for Chennai. More

McCarron Replaces McCrary as Cint's MD NA

Jun 17 2011

Panel and sample specialist Cint has promoted Terence McCarron to the role of Managing Director of North America, following the departure of Michael McCrary after just a year in the post. McCarron was previously SVP of North American Sales. More

Affinnova Adds Offices in Germany and France

Jun 16 2011

US-based product innovation technology firm Affinnova is opening offices in France and Germany, adding to its existing European presence in the UK and Switzerland. In addition, it has hired former Nielsen and Ipsos exec Jerome Simulin to lead its extended European operations. More

Former Yahoo! MD Joins Web Analytics Firm AdInsight

Jun 16 2011

Former Yahoo! Europe VP Stephen Taylor has become Chairman of Manchester, UK-based call tracking and web analytics firm AdInsight. More

Mindshare Names Analytics Leader

Jun 16 2011

Mindshare has appointed Richard Lawrence to the new post of Leader, Business Science & Marketing Analytics for North America. More

KN Sets Up Public Affairs Practice Outside DC

Jun 15 2011

Consumer specialist Knowledge Networks (KN) has set up a new practice outside Washington DC, offering solutions to PR firms, non-profits and trade associations; and hired Christopher Moessner to lead it. More

Synovate Opens Vietnam Office

Jun 15 2011

Synovate has opened an office in Vietnam, where it has appointed Rodolphe Jounot as Managing Director. More

Hall to Lead New Ninah Office in Aus

Jun 15 2011

ZenithOptimedia has opened an Australian office for its global marketing effectiveness agency Ninah Consulting, and recruited former Synovate Aztec director Bryan Hall to lead the business. More

Promise Hires Leader for Communities Unit

Jun 15 2011

London-based co-creation agency Promise Group has appointed former FreshMinds Head of Consumer Research Phil Burgess as Consultancy Director for its Promise Communities division. More

Communispace Hires MD for Europe

Jun 9 2011

US-based online research community builder Communispace has appointed Sally O'Rourke as Managing Director of Europe. More

Firefish Hires Ten

Jun 9 2011

London-based consumer research agency Firefish has appointed ten new members of staff - including three execs from Rosenblatt Research - bringing the total number of employees to 48. More

Synovate Hires Martin to Lead Australian Arm

Jun 9 2011

Synovate has hired Nielsen veteran Gary Martin as Managing Director of its Australian operations, based in Sydney. More

Former Harris Loyalty Head Joins TNS North America

Jun 8 2011

TNS has appointed former Harris exec Stephan Sigaud as Head of its North American Customer Experience Management practice. The firm has also hired former GfK HR strategist Paul Fiolek as Head of Human Resources. More

Kantar Health Promotes Cusick to Top US Role

Jun 8 2011

In New York, Kantar Health has promoted Jade Cusick to lead its US Marketing Insights practice, of which he was previously COO. More

Tech Market Intelligence Firm Launched

Jun 7 2011

Telecoms industry analyst Greg Collins has founded Exact Ventures, a consultancy providing technology market intelligence and advisory services, along with benchmarks for understanding and quantifying market opportunities. More

BrainJuicer Hires Wicklin to Lead in Southern USA

Jun 7 2011

UK-based online research specialist BrainJuicer has appointed Matte Wicklin to oversee its activities in the American south and southeast regions. More

Senior Appointments and Paris Office for InfoMedics

Jun 7 2011

Physician-patient feedback firm InfoMedics has expanded with the opening of an office in Paris and appointments to boost its European, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. More

ICM Direct Appoints Online Research Leader

Jun 7 2011

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Direct has appointed former Research Now panel specialist Pat McCarthy as Head of its online research division. More

Auspoll Gets New Joint Chiefs

Jun 6 2011

In Australia Auspoll, the social research company which is part of The Photon Group, has promoted David Stolper and Darry Nelson to Senior Research Partners, on the back of a series of new business wins. More

German Office for WorldOne

Jun 6 2011

Healthcare data collection firm WorldOne has opened an office in Hamburg; and announced the appointment of Rhona Himmelmann as Business Development Manager in Germany. More

Kantar Media Promotes Nixon to New COO Role

Jun 3 2011

In the UK, Kantar Media has promoted Allister Nixon from CFO to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Kantar Media Audiences, charged with maintaining and enhancing the performance of the firm's metered measurement services. More

Australian Agency ruby cha cha Sets Up in UK

Jun 2 2011

ruby cha cha - the Sydney-based research-based planning agency which was founded in 2008 by three former directors of The Leading Edge (TLE) - has opened an office in London from which to service UK and global clients. More

Research Now Ramps Up Teams in Aus and NYC

Jun 2 2011

Online sampling and data collection firm Research Now has relocated Emel Mohammadally from London to Sydney to lead its Client Development team in Australia, while appointing James Burrows as Senior Vice President of Client Development in New York. More

Dub Opens First US Office in LA

Jun 2 2011

London-based online research software and services provider Dub has opened its first US office in Los Angeles, to support existing clients in the North and South American markets. More

GfK Research Dynamics Names MDs in Canada

Jun 1 2011

Customer loyalty and brand communications specialist GfK Research Dynamics has promoted Angelo Pierro and Joseph Schiappa to Joint Managing Directors, overseeing the further development of GfK's Custom Research business across Canada. More

Adept Expands to New Offices and Grows Team

Jun 1 2011

In the UK, international healthcare data collection agency Adept Field Solutions has moved to larger offices in Kingston-upon-Thames, where it has appointed former QUIT and Synovate Healthcare exec Andrew Stripp as Senior Project Manager. More

Former Maritz Exec to Lead Sales at Decipher

Jun 1 2011

US-based research technology firm Decipher has appointed former Maritz exec Mitch Danklef as Senior Vice President of Client Development, charged with generating domestic business. More

Edwards to Lead Synovate's Global Mobile Roll Out

May 31 2011

Synovate has announced the global launch of mobile research capabilities including SMS / text and mobile online surveys, as well as app development. Thomas Edwards has been promoted to lead the initiative. More

Synovate BC Names Leaders for MENA and India

May 31 2011

Synovate Business Consulting (BC) has expanded in the Middle East / North Africa (MENA) region with the promotion of Karthik Ramamurthy to oversee the MENA and India regions, and the appointment of Rashid Al Banna to lead the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia markets. More

Former BT and Dixons MR Head Joins Opinion Leader

May 31 2011

CIE - the newly named Research & Engagement Division of UK-based marcoms group Chime has appointed four new team members, including former BT researcher Tricia Whitby, who joins as Research Director at Opinion Leader. More

Influx for IFF

May 27 2011

In London, independent full service research firm IFF has announced the appointment of two Research Managers, Camilla Huckle and Briony Gunstone, as well as four new graduate trainees. More

InSites Consulting Boosts London Team

May 26 2011

Belgian-based research agency InSites Consulting has announced four new hires for its London office. They include two new Business Directors: former senior GfK exec Aaron Rattue, and Simon McDonald, until now a Managing Partner at Australian-based agency The Leading Edge. More

QSR Strengthens Overseas Offices

May 25 2011

Australian-based qual software developer QSR International has hired leaders for its operations in the Americas and Europe. Rob Calcagni becomes General Manager, Americas and Chris Astle General Manager, EMEA. More

Upgrade and European Opening for Clarabridge

May 24 2011

Text analytics specialist Clarabridge has released a new version of its 'Tower' software, and formally opened its EMEA headquarters in West London. More

ASI Next in Ipsos' Asia Pacific Restructure

May 24 2011

Ipsos has announced a restructure of its ASI advertising division in the Asia Pacific region. Kym Penhall is promoted to MD of the region, while Great China MD Javier Calvar adds new responsibilities, and Peter Fairbrother and Keith Spencer also take up new roles. More

DJS Research Triples Turnover in Two Years

May 23 2011

In the north of England, MR agency DJS Research Ltd has reported annual turnover of around £1.5m, another rapid rise after exceptional results the previous year. The company has added eight new members of staff so far in 2011 and recently announced two promotions. More

Research Now Appoints CTO

May 23 2011

Research Now has hired Kevin Murphy in the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He brings nearly 30 years of experience in the IT industry, most recently from ecommerce and payment solutions provider First Data Corporation where he was SVP of Retail and Alliance Services Product Delivery. More

Mystery Shopper Association Finds New President

May 23 2011

The European branch of The Mystery Shopper Providers Association (MSPA Europe) has appointed Nigel Cover of Grass Roots as its President for the next two years. More

Senior Appointments for Promise

May 23 2011

In London, co-creation agency Promise has appointed two new Executive Directors, Richard Bowden-Doyle and Ed Herten, to work with the company both in the UK and the US. More

Lombardo Returns to StrategyOne as Global CEO

May 20 2011

In the US, Steve Lombardo has returned to public opinion specialist StrategyOne as Global Chief Executive Officer, following the acquisition of his company Lombardo Consulting Group (LCG) by his new employer. The firm has also appointed Matt Norquist to lead its New York office. More

In4mation Insights Hires Wisniewski to Lead Analytics

May 19 2011

In the US, MR and analytics provider In4mation Insights has appointed Nielsen veteran Ken Wisniewski to lead its new Analytical Consulting Practice. More

Kantar Health Names Simon Li General Manager, China

May 17 2011

Kantar Health has appointed former IMS Health researcher Simon Li as General Manager, China, based in Shanghai. More

Former Client Trovato Joins BrainJuicer

May 16 2011

In London, market research agency BrainJuicer has appointed Federico Trovato, former Head of Consumer and Market Intelligence at Philips - as Chief Client Satisfaction Officer. He will also join the Executive Management Team and will start in August. More

Senior Promotions Boost US Team at Added Value

May 16 2011

Brand and marketing insight consultancy Added Value has announced four senior promotions, consisting of two newly created Offer Development roles and two moves from Europe to the US. More

Askia Appoints Leader for New German Office

May 12 2011

European market research software firm Askia has opened a new office in Mannheim, Germany, where it has appointed former Voxco director Dietmar Dzierzawa as Managing Director. More

Targeting Specialist Scott Knoll to Lead AdSafe

May 12 2011

In the US, AdSafe Media - which provides a rating and verification standard for the online advertising industry - has appointed audience targeting and measurement specialist Scott Knoll as Chief Executive Officer. More

Kinesis Adds London Support Team

May 12 2011

US-based survey and panel management software firm Kinesis Survey Technologies has expanded its London office with the addition of customer and technical support functions for clients based in Europe; and appointed Paolo Marini to head them up. More

FreshMinds Hires Nine on Back of 20% Growth

May 11 2011

In the UK, full service agency FreshMinds has made nine new appointments on the back of what it describes as 'record results' with turnover growing by more than 20% in the past six months. More

AudienceScience Promotes Pullen to CEO Role

May 11 2011

In the US, behavioral targeting and data management firm AudienceScience has promoted its former COO Jeff Pullen to the post of Chief Executive Officer, to focus in part on mergers and acquisitions. More

Kadence Names Ooi as New Malaysia MD

May 11 2011

Kadence International has appointed Nielsen veteran Barry Ooi as Managing Director of its operations in Malaysia. More

Salama Takes TNS Reins from Ros

May 10 2011

Kantar Chairman and CEO Eric Salama has taken on the additional role of CEO of TNS from Pedro Ros, who now becomes TNS non-executive Chairman. Ros replaces Jamie Hall, who will leave the business 'as planned' at some point in 2011. More

Seven Senior Appointments Prepare TLE for Expansion

May 10 2011

In Australia, Photon-owned insights and strategy consultancy The Leading Edge (TLE) has created three new senior roles as part of the expansion of its global network; moved Tim Riches to the role of MD of its Sydney office; and announced three further senior hires. More

M3 Global Relocates in London, Opens in Princeton

May 10 2011

Healthcare specialist M3 Global Research has relocated its UK focus group facility to Hammersmith, London, and opened an office in Princeton, New Jersey. More

Former Reagan Advisor Joins Nunwood

May 9 2011

Nunwood has appointed Alan Bergstrom as its new Head of Brand & Comms Strategy, dividing his time between Madison, Wisconsin and New York. More

IMS Hires for New Touch Technology Practice

May 9 2011

Electronics market specialist IMS Research has set up a Touch Market Research & Consulting practice in the US, and appointed touch technology specialist Geoff Walker to lead it as Principal Analyst. More

WorldOne Expands in Mexico

May 9 2011

WorldOne, the international specialist in healthcare data collection, has announced the opening of an office in Mexico City, and appointed Roberto Varillas, co-founder of Acertiva, as MD for the country. More

TNS-BMRB Hires Toombs for Public Sector Qual

May 9 2011

TNS-BMRB, the social research arm of Kantar, today announced the appointment of Ben Toombs, previously a Director at independent qual specialists Cragg Ross Dawson, as Qualitative Director. More

New CEO for Interpublic's KRC

May 9 2011

Strategic communications specialist KRC Research - part of the Interpublic Group of Companies - has appointed Bradley Honan as its new CEO, effective immediately. He was most recently an SVP at Edelman's research company StrategyOne. More

BrainJuicers Sell Shares as Investors Pile In

May 5 2011

BrainJuicer CEO John Kearon has sold 700,000 company shares and CFO James Geddes 75,000, in response to 'institutional demand' from investors wanting to take a stake in the company. More

Intelligence Bank Hires Pepper for US Expansion

May 5 2011

Australian knowledge management company Intelligence Bank has opened an office in New York City, where it has appointed former Experian Hitwise exec Keith Pepper as General Manager. More

Tan to Drive FocusVision in AsiaPac

May 4 2011

FocusVision - which provides online video transmission and analysis for qual market research - has appointed former Research Now Client Development Manager Baxter Tan to spearhead its growing Asia Pacific business. More

Harris Brings Back Angrisani as Revenues Fall Again

May 3 2011

In the US, Harris Interactive has brought back its former Chief Operating Officer Al Angrisani to advise it on turnaround strategy, following a 9% revenue drop in quarterly revenue. More

Ugam Plans Rapid Growth in Indian Workforce

May 3 2011

MR outsourcing firm Ugam is planning to increase its workforce in India by 30% in the next year, with the majority of new hires at its operation at Saravanampatty, in Coimbatore in Southern India. More

Opinion Leader ADs to Join ICM

May 3 2011

Graham Brown and Justine Lukas, currently Associate Directors at UK research provider Opinion Leader, are leaving to join the Management Board of Creston-owned ICM Research. More

Ipsos Hires Product Development Head

May 3 2011

In Canada, Ipsos has appointed Mike Rodenburgh as Vice President of Product Development for its research innovation center, the Open Thinking Exchange. More

SSI Hires former Research Now MD for Aus

Apr 28 2011

In Australia, Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed former Research Now MD Jason Buchanan as Managing Director of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. He replaces Rene Bos who has decided to return to Europe. More

Decipher Moves Fresno HQ and Plans Expansion

Apr 27 2011

US-based research technology firm Decipher has moved to new headquarters in an 18,000 square foot building in Northeast Fresno, which once housed the HQ of Gottschalks department store. More

Annik Promotes Former Greenfield Online CEO

Apr 27 2011

MR tech and operations company Annik Technology Services has promoted former Greenfield Online CEO Rudy Nadilo to the post of Senior Vice President, Global Business Development. More

Kantar's Kingsland Joins MetrixLab to Head UK NPD

Apr 27 2011

Netherlands-based online market research agency MetrixLab has appointed former Kantar Worldpanel director Chris Kingsland to lead its NPD & Innovations division in the UK. More

Advaith Hires Sheldrake to Lead New UK Office

Apr 26 2011

Indian data collection firm Advaith has opened an office in the UK, where it has appointed former Pulse Group exec Jonathan Sheldrake as Sales Director for Europe. More

SPA Future Thinking Buys The Munro Group

Apr 21 2011

UK-based full service agency SPA Future Thinking has acquired the Munro Group, the parent of research agencies FDS International, Maven Research, M-Lab, and 3000ft Strategic Insight. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. More

Russian Firm Opens in Finland and Canada

Apr 21 2011

Moscow-based Online Market Intelligence (OMI), which provides online fieldwork in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus and the Baltic states, has opened offices in Finland and Canada, with expansion in mind. More

Synovate Promotes Smith to New Pan-Africa Ops Role

Apr 21 2011

Darren Smith has been promoted to the newly created post of Operations Director for Synovate Pan-Africa, based in Kenya. More

Former Journalist Hired for Digital Think Tank Launch

Apr 21 2011

In the US, marcoms network MDC Partners has hired journalist Ash Bennington as Director of Strategic Technology and Innovation. Bennington will oversee the launch of MDC Ideas, an internal think tank dedicated to identifying new solutions in social media, digital and business analytics. More

Cello Promotes for Group MD Roles

Apr 20 2011

In the UK, insight and marketing group Cello has promoted Insight Research Joint MD Jane Shirley and John Rowley, the CEO of its comms division, to the posts of Joint Group Managing Directors, reporting to the main Board. More

Trendline Hires Bloxham to Lead Insights Practice

Apr 20 2011

In the US, insight-driven marketing consultancy Trendline Interactive has appointed media research veteran Mike Bloxham as Vice President of Insights and Consulting. More

TNS Opens in Miami for LatAm Expansion

Apr 19 2011

TNS has opened an office in Miami to serve regional clients across Latin America. The operation will be led by industry veteran Gustavo Alvarez, who joins as Regional Accounts Director, Latin America. More

ORC Launches Complex Data Division

Apr 19 2011

In the UK, Infogroup-owned ORC International has launched a new Data Solutions group, which will help clients handle large amounts of complex research and administrative data. More

Gartner Extends Hall's Contract to 2016

Apr 19 2011

In the US, technology industry research giant Gartner has extended CEO Gene Hall's contract of employment by a further five years, to December 31, 2016. More

Toluna Hires to Boost Quality and Innovation

Apr 18 2011

Online panel and survey tech firm Toluna has announced two senior hires: John Bremer joins as Chief Research Officer (CRO) and Peter Shafer as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions. More

Scandinavian Launch for Converseon

Apr 15 2011

US-based social media consultancy Converseon has expanded to the Nordic region with the opening of an office in Copenhagen, serving clients across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. More

Synovate Names New Taiwan Office Head

Apr 14 2011

Synovate has appointed former TNS researcher Matthew Chang as Executive Director, serving as head of its operations in Taiwan. More

Synovate Names Financial Head for China

Apr 13 2011

Financial services specialist Steve Laue has joined Synovate as Managing Director of Banking, Finance & Insurance Research in Greater China - a region comprising China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. More

LEVEL Hires Former Yahoo! UX Leader

Apr 13 2011

US marketing and product development agency LEVEL has appointed former Yahoo! user experience specialist Michelle Haag as Vice President, Customer Experience, to oversee a unit focused on content strategy, business strategy and usability. More

Teague Rejoins Futures Company as Head of Quant

Apr 13 2011

WPP's global trend research firm The Futures Company has re-appointed former Henley Centre employee David Teague as a Director in the UK, leading its 'future-facing' quantitative team. More

Beijing Office for Agricultural Researcher

Apr 12 2011

Agricultural market research specialist Kleffmann Group has expanded in Asia with a new office in Beijing, China, and has announced plans to open an operation in India later in the year. More

Rocket Fuel Secures Funds and Expands to UK

Apr 8 2011

Behavioral targeting platform Rocket Fuel has secured $6.6m in Series C funding, which it will use for new product development. The firm has also made its behavioural profiling technology available in the UK through the opening of European headquarters in London. More

Market Probe Promotes Kumar to MD, Asia Pacific

Apr 8 2011

Full service agency Market Probe has promoted Saji Kumar to the position of Managing Director for Asia Pacific, to consolidate the firm's presence in the region, replacing Roger Thomas who has left the company. More

IAG Research Co-founder Joins Harris Board

Apr 8 2011

In the US, Alan Gould, the co-founder of ad effectiveness measurement firm IAG Research, has joined Harris Interactive's Board of Directors, to chair the firm's newly established Board Committee on Product Innovation. More

Vision Critical Hires Wilson for ANZ Growth

Apr 7 2011

Panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has appointed former Research Now director Brad Wilson as its Business Development Director for Australia and New Zealand. More

Jackson Associates' Margaret Hicks Dies

Apr 6 2011

Margaret Feit, who as Margaret Hicks owned and ran US fieldwork firm Jackson Associates, died peacefully on Monday at the age of 66. More

Anametrix Adds Investor and Hires Counsel

Apr 6 2011

In the US, business analytics firm Anametrix has received an undisclosed amount of funding from private investor Walter Kortschak, and has appointed former WebSideStory exec Michael Christian as General Counsel and VP of Corporate Development. Both take up seats on the firm's Board. More

Lamb Sells Facts International Stake to Chime

Apr 6 2011

In the UK, Facts International Chairman Nick Lamb is selling his 25% stake in the business to the firm's parent company Chime Communications for £1.7m. More

New Office and Director for Purdie Pascoe

Apr 5 2011

In the UK, medical market research agency Purdie Pascoe has re-located its office within London SW11, and appointed Debbie Higham as Research Director. More

Alterian CEO Steps Down after 14 Years

Apr 4 2011

UK-based analytics software company Alterian has announced that its Chief Executive David Eldridge will step down following a full-year profits warning. More

New Healthcare Leader for Synovate UK

Apr 4 2011

In the UK, Synovate has appointed Hilary Worton as Head of Healthcare Custom. She joins from Aequus Research where she was Commercial Director, responsible both for existing clients and generating new business. More

Health Specialist Hires and Adds Panel

Apr 4 2011

In the US, physician panel provider ImpactRx has appointed former Merck exec Mark Degatano as Senior Vice President, Client Services Operations; and has expanded its range of specialist iPhone panels with the addition of pulmonologists. More

Acxiom CEO Resigns Under a Cloud

Mar 31 2011

In the US, John Meyer has resigned his post as CEO of marketing technology and services giant Acxiom, and been replaced by director Jerry Gramaglia on an interim basis until a new recruit can be found. CFO Christopher Wolf has also resigned 'for personal reasons'. More

Synovate Promotes for Global Leadership Roles

Mar 31 2011

Synovate has promoted Jon Harper to the post of Global Head of Brand & Communications in London, and John Carroll to Global Head of Customer Experience in Chicago. More

Reputation Monitoring Firm RatePoint Names CEO

Mar 30 2011

In the US, online reputation monitoring firm RatePoint has appointed Keith Cooper as President and Chief Executive Officer. More

David Pearmain Joins Former Colleagues at Impact

Mar 29 2011

In the UK, Holden Pearmain co-founder David Pearmain has returned to agency life after a year as a consultant, joining Impact Research, a company started by two of his former employees. More

Kantar Health Names Jim Needell as UK MD

Mar 28 2011

Kantar Health has appointed Jim Needell as Managing Director for the UK. He joins from sister company Worldpanel, where he was most recently Commercial Director, UK and Ireland. More

Confirmit Hires CMO

Mar 28 2011

Online survey and reporting software firm Confirmit has announced the appointment of Michael Wooh as Chief Marketing Officer. More

Bolloré to Sell Stake in Aegis?

Mar 25 2011

French financier Vincent Bolloré has indicated that he may be willing to sell his 26.5% stake in Synovate's parent firm Aegis, according to a report in the UK's Guardian newspaper. More

Kadence Hires Leader for Quant Team

Mar 25 2011

Research provider Kadence International has appointed Barbara Gourley as Insights Director and a member of its UK Board, responsible for building, leading and mentoring the UK quant research team. More

Research Now Names MDs in UK and AsiaPac

Mar 24 2011

Global online sampling and data collection firm Research Now has moved Martin Filz from Sydney, Australia to the position of Managing Director in the UK. He is replaced in his previous role as Managing Director for Asia Pacific by James Burge. More

Auto Specialist Andy Turton Returns to TNS

Mar 24 2011

In London, automotive research veteran Andy Turton has returned to TNS as Client Services Director for the Global Automotive Sector. More

Kantar Media Promotes McCarthy to Lead UK Marcoms

Mar 24 2011

Kantar Media has promoted John McCarthy to the post of Head of Marketing Communications UK, promoting the firm's customised media research, media monitoring and evaluation services to media agencies, media owners and brands. More

US Suppliers Form Ad Technology Body

Mar 23 2011

Three advertising technology companies have combined to found the Council for Accountable Advertising, aimed at setting standards and 'making it easier for marketers and publishers to manage and measure their resources'. More

MPG Forms and Builds Strategy Teams

Mar 21 2011

Insight-focused Havas agency MPG Media Contacts is reorganising its Strategy Department into two distinct functions, and strengthening it with a number of promotions and hires. More

Reagan's Pollster Richard Wirthlin Dies Aged 80

Mar 17 2011

Richard Bitner Wirthlin, President Ronald Reagan's former Chief Strategist and Pollster, died at his home in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, a day after his 80th birthday. More

B2B International Opens Sales Office in Brussels

Mar 17 2011

Global business-to-business market research and intelligence specialist B2B International has opened a sales office in Brussels. The firm has also added new recruits in the UK, US and China. More

Furtner to Lead New GfK Marketing Sciences Unit

Mar 16 2011

In Austria, GfK has appointed former Ipsos analyst Antonia Furtner to lead its new Marketing Sciences Division. More

SSI Opens Health Division

Mar 15 2011

In the US, Survey Sampling International (SSI) has launched a new healthcare sampling business to support health-related market research projects. Company veteran Chris DeAngelis has been appointed to head the new division. More

Australian Office for HeathWallace

Mar 15 2011

UK-based digital user experience (Ux) consultancy HeathWallace has established a new team in Melbourne, with the aim of expanding across Australia. More

Specific Media Hires News International Insights Man

Mar 14 2011

In the UK, next generation digital media platform Specific Media has appointed Chris Worrell, previously Insight Manager at News International, as its new European Research Manager. More

Vision Critical Revenue Up 36%

Mar 11 2011

Research technology firm Vision Critical has reported continuing rapid organic growth in 2010: total revenues rose 36% from 2009 levels, on a constant currency basis. The year also saw the launch of three new web-based products and the hiring of 185 new employees. More

Research Now Fills Senior Paris Role

Mar 11 2011

Online panel firm Research Now has hired Corinne Villalba as Client Development Director based in Paris. More

IBOPE Rebrands Zogby for US Market Entry

Mar 10 2011

Brazilian research agency IBOPE Group has rebranded public opinion polling and market research firm Zogby International in preparation for entering the US market, following its acquisition of 51% of the company from pollster John Zogby last year. More

Verve Hires Two from Vision Critical

Mar 10 2011

UK-based Verve has appointed two former Vision Critical execs - Steevan Glover as Director of Commercial Development and Andrew Reid as Managing Director. Reid replaces Jeannie Arthur who is leaving to set up a new business. More

Wang Rejoins Yankee Group to Lead Research

Mar 9 2011

Former TNS exec Gigi Wang has re-joined technology consultancy Yankee Group as Chief Research Officer, in charge of the company's growing research team. More

Havas Names New CEO in Advance of Acquisitions

Mar 9 2011

French media network Havas has appointed former Euro RSCG head David Jones as its new CEO, in advance of a EUR 750m spending spree it has planned for the next three years. More

Former Ugam MD Joins RSM to Push CATI Expansion

Mar 9 2011

Simon Glanville, former MD for Europe of Ugam, has joined London-based full service agency RSM as Director of Business Development, to support expansion of the firm's existing UK and international online and CATI data collection services. More

Clarabridge Hires for New European HQ

Mar 8 2011

US text analytics firm Clarabridge has hired software industry veteran Darren Jaffrey to lead its new European headquarters in London. More

Kapadia Leaves India's MRUC

Mar 8 2011

In India Bharat Kapadia, who is a Director of Lokmat Newspapers, has stepped down as Vice Chairman of the MRUC (Media Research Users Council), citing 'personal reasons'. He has been replaced by Mumbai Samachar newspaper proprietor Hormusji Cama. More

Former mruk MD Jim Law Goes it Alone in Glasgow

Mar 7 2011

In the UK, Jim Law, the former Managing Director of Cello-owned social research agency mruk, has opened a new research consultancy in Glasgow, offering a full range of qual and quant services to clients in both the private and public sectors. More

AMRB Opens Stakeholder Research Practice

Mar 7 2011

In Dubai, Kantar-owned AMRB has opened a Stakeholder Research Practice, which will provide a range of consulting products and services to help clients manage their customer and employee loyalty programs. More

COI Chief Leaving to Set Up Own Venture

Mar 7 2011

In the UK, the Central Office of Information's Chief Executive Mark Lund is to leave in May after two years in the role, to set up a new private sector company. More

Treliant Hires Lubin to Lead Mystery Shopping Arm

Mar 7 2011

US-based Treliant Risk Advisors - a strategic advisory firm focused on the financial services sector - has appointed customer satisfaction research specialist Paul Lubin to its Compliance team to lead both its mystery shopping and self-testing divisions. More

Wraps Off for Interpret Co-founder's New Firm

Mar 3 2011

In the US, consumer research specialist Jason Kramer has officially launched a new full-service market research agency named Vital Findings, offering expertise in quant, qual and design research, as well as advanced analytics. More

Cint Relocates London and Barcelona Offices

Mar 3 2011

Online sample exchange Cint has moved to bigger premises in Farringdon, London, having outgrown its previous offices in Oxford Circus where it moved just two years ago. The firm has also relocated its Southern Europe team to new space in Barcelona. More

SalesLab Launches Market Intelligence Agency

Mar 2 2011

Paris-based marketing and sales consultancy SalesLab has opened a customer and market research division called SalesLab Insights, which will offer in-depth data based on the work of a network of 2,500 analysts worldwide. More

Futures Co. Hires Former Orange Strategist

Mar 1 2011

WPP-owned global trend research consultancy The Futures Company has appointed former Orange exec Patrick Harris as a Director in its UK operation. More

Chopra Joins Pharma Group to Drive M&A

Feb 28 2011

Pharma services group P\S\L has appointed former Synovate M&A leader Peter Chopra to a newly created position, Chief Strategy Officer. Research companies are likely to be among its initial acquisition targets. More

Luth Reports 'Notable' Growth

Feb 28 2011

San Diego-based data collection, analysis and ethnography firm Luth Research has announced a 50% increase in revenues in 2010 and, in the same period, an additional 47 full time staff. More

EasyInsites Reports 16 Fold Increase in Year 2 Revenues

Feb 24 2011

In the UK, custom panel solutions specialist EasyInsites has reported a 16 fold increase in revenue since its launch in 2009. The firm has also hired former JD Power & Associates researcher Rebecca Tagg as Custom Panel and Research Operations Manager. More

Market Dynamics Founder Forms ROI Specialist

Feb 18 2011

In the UK Jonathan Francis, the founder of forecasting specialist Market Dynamics, has set up a new consultancy called Tresell, focused on improving clients' return on marketing investment. More

Vitrue Completes $17m Funding Round

Feb 18 2011

In the US, social media engagement firm Vitrue has closed a $17m Series C financing round, which it plans to use to open new domestic and international offices and hire between 100 and 150 new staff for them. More

Brand Driver Hires Nick Rand as Research Director

Feb 18 2011

In the UK, content research specialist Brand Driver has appointed former Future Foundation strategist Nick Rand as Research Director, responsible for qualitative research and B2B projects. More

Research Now Relocates in Auckland

Feb 17 2011

Online research and panels specialist Research Now has relocated its office in Auckland, New Zealand to a bigger facility, to support anticipated growth in the Asia Pacific region. More

WPP Launches Data-Driven 'Possible Worldwide'

Feb 16 2011

Marcoms giant WPP has launched a global interactive marketing agency called 'Possible Worldwide', which will offer a data-driven approach, advanced analytics tools, and metrics to help clients assess the impact of their online campaigns. More

Millward Brown Hires Chief Client Strategist in US

Feb 16 2011

WPP-owned brand, media and comms research specialist Millward Brown has appointed Larry Schack as Chief Client Strategist for North America. More

GfK Promotes Two for Regional Director Roles

Feb 15 2011

GfK Custom Research has promoted Debi Basu to the post of Regional Director for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and Jean-Christophe Salles to Regional Director for Latin America. More

Privatisation Deal Values Toluna at £161m

Feb 14 2011

Online panel and research technology firm Toluna is to be taken private, in a deal valuing the company at £161m ($259m). Toluna's third-largest shareholder, family-owned Belgian company Verlinvest will fund the acquisition from its own assets and has formed a company called ITWP to complete it. More

Harris Appoints UK Head of Qual

Feb 14 2011

Harris Interactive, which is in the process of restructuring its UK business following a major contract loss, today announced the appointment of Steve Reiman, an expert in managing online communities and usability trials, as Head of Qualitative Research. More

Salvoni Joins Satmetrix

Feb 14 2011

Net Promoter consultancy Satmetrix has appointed Robert Salvoni - formerly President, International of Harris Interactive - as its Managing Director, International. More

A1 Performance for ForeSee

Feb 11 2011

Customer satisfaction analyst ForeSee Results has announced a 'phenomenal close to 2010' - its ninth consecutive year of more than 25% revenue growth. More

Partnerships, Hires and Launches for Market Probe

Feb 11 2011

Market Probe has announced a major push into key developing countries with the launch of strategic partnerships around the globe; a new office in Hong Kong; senior hires for brand equity and customer research; and development of a new customer advocacy model. More

Thomson Reuters Grows - and Cuts Back?

Feb 11 2011

Global news and information giant Thomson Reuters has returned to revenue growth in 2010, but with heavy investment and acquisitions saw a 7% drop in underlying profit and is reportedly preparing to make hundreds of job cuts in its global Markets division. More

Senior Hires for Ipsos in UK and India

Feb 11 2011

UK-based Ipsos MORI has appointed Dr. Denise Fairhurst as Head of Employee Relationship Management, while parent company Ipsos has appointed Sonia Pall as its new Country Manager and CEO in India. More

Komli Separates CEO Role, and Seeks 50 Engineers

Feb 10 2011

In India, digital media network Komli Media has promoted current COO Prashant Mehta to the role of Chief Executive Officer, replacing company founder Amar Goel who retains the role of Chairman. The firm plans a major recruitment drive as it opens a new engineering centre in Bangalore. More

New UK Venture to Assess Mobile Campaigns

Feb 9 2011

In the UK, citizen engagement specialists Jonathan MacDonald and Tayo Medupin have set up a marketing platform called Human Dialogue, which offers panellist feedback and consultancy advice to help companies optimize their mobile marketing campaigns. More

BDRC Continental Hires M-Lab Co-founder

Feb 9 2011

Graham Williams, co-founder of media specialist M-Lab Research, has joined London-based market research agency BDRC Continental as Research Director. More

UK Office Heralds European Expansion for Vovici

Feb 8 2011

US online survey management software firm Vovici has established a European presence with the opening of an office in Kingston-upon-Thames in the UK. More

AOL Buys HuffPost for $315 Million

Feb 7 2011

AOL has agreed to buy fast-growing US-based news site The Huffington Post for $315m including around $300m in cash. More

Media Veteran Hired to Manage Aus Readership Metric

Feb 4 2011

In Australia, non-profit body The Readership Works has appointed media specialist Mal Dale for the newly created position of General Manager, responsible for developing, launching, and managing the country's new print readership metric. More

Kantar Health Appoints Global Market Access Head

Feb 4 2011

In New York, Kantar Health has appointed Susan Suponcic as Senior Vice President of Global Market Access. More

Language Connect Relocates for Expansion

Feb 3 2011

In London, Language Connect - a specialist in language services for market research - is relocating its head office from Borough to larger premises near Bermondsey Square, in preparation for the expansion of its UK team to 50 staff by the end of the year. More

Carrigan Elected as IAB Chairman

Feb 2 2011

In the US, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has elected IDG Communications CEO Bob Carrigan as its new Chairman. More

BrainJuicer's US Pioneer Moves to Canada

Feb 1 2011

Online research specialist BrainJuicer has promoted Krishna Kabra to the post of Senior Vice President, in charge of its operations in Canada. More

TNS Appoints Global Marketing Director from Microsoft

Feb 1 2011

In the UK, TNS has appointed former Microsoft marketer Tim Isaac as Global Marketing Director, based in the firm's London headquarters. More

Harris Replaces Salvoni in UK 'Shake-Up'

Jan 28 2011

Harris Interactive has appointed Nathalie Perrio-Combeaux and Patrick Van Bloeme as co-CEOs of its UK operations, replacing Robert Salvoni whose position as President, International has been eliminated as part of a 'shake-up' of the UK business. More

APCO Insight Sets Up Healthcare Research Arm

Jan 28 2011

Washington, DC-based APCO Insight - the research consultancy arm of comms agency APCO Worldwide - has launched a specialized healthcare research division, led by Chrystine Zacherau who has re-joined the firm as Vice President. More

Strata Research Hires Former Kantar Health Director

Jan 27 2011

London-based pharma specialist Strata Research has hired Kantar Health's former Group Director Louise Tamblin as Head of Research, a role spanning customer relationships, research delivery and overseeing the development of new techniques. More

ICM's Boyland Joins Kadence Board

Jan 26 2011

In the UK, market research and insight agency Kadence International has appointed Marcus Boyland as Insight Director and Board Member. More

Synovate Opens Swiss Office

Jan 25 2011

Synovate has opened an office in Geneva, Switzerland to house a team of twelve. They include existing sales and account management staff based in the city, as well as staff who have relocated from the firm's offices in France and the Netherlands. More

German Office for Dapresy

Jan 24 2011

Survey reporting and distribution company Dapresy has opened a German office, in Berlin, and appointed Mats Flodin to it as Sales Manager. More

New CEO and Funds for Ad Intelligence Firm Maxifier

Jan 21 2011

In New York, ad intelligence solutions firm Maxifier has appointed Jonathon Shaevitz as Chief Executive Officer. The firm has also secured an undisclosed amount of 'significant follow-on funding' from current investors Eurovestech and Fieldhelm. More

Synovate Hires de Condé as CEO of Southern Europe

Jan 21 2011

Synovate has appointed Amaury de Condé as CEO of Southern Europe and Managing Director of Synovate in France, to oversee all aspects of its business in France, Italy, Belgium and Greece, with the MDs of the last three countries reporting to him. More

Jeavons Joins Survey Analytics

Jan 21 2011

Andrew Jeavons, former MD of Nebu USA, has joined online survey and analytical tools provider Survey Analytics as Executive Vice President. More

Chime Adds 5 to Research & Engagement Division

Jan 20 2011

In the UK, Chime Communications' Research & Engagement Division has hired Rosy Goodrick, Winston Chesterfield and Laurence Palfreyman for Opinion Leader in London, and Caroline Holman and David Winstone at Facts International in Kent. More

Truth Makes Promotions to Prepare for Global Growth

Jan 19 2011

UK-based insight consultancy Truth has promoted Senior Partners Neil Coburn to the position of Head of Global and Leanne Tomasevic to Head of UK, in advance of further overseas expansion planned for later in the year. More

Terhanian Replaces Scott as President of Toluna N.A.

Jan 19 2011

In the US, Toluna's Global Chief Strategy Officer Dr George Terhanian has taken on the additional position of President, Toluna North America, following the departure of Jeff Scott who has left the firm after just five months in the role. More

Cint Launches Direct Service to Widen CPX Access

Jan 18 2011

Online sample exchange Cint has launched a new service to enable smaller business to access its Cint Panel Exchange (CPX) through plug-ins and third party software. The new 'Cint Direct' offering will be led by Stefan Hök, who joins as Senior Vice President. More

Holland Joins Ipsos Health in Pharma Metrics Role

Jan 18 2011

In the UK, Ipsos Health has appointed Mike Holland as Research Director, to focus on the continued development of key metrics for the pharmaceutical sector. More

AKQA Hires Teo as Head of User Experience

Jan 13 2011

In the US, web site consultancy AKQA has appointed Lynn Teo as Creative Director and Head of User Experience, to direct and manage creative teams while leading the firm's user experience center. More

Shakespeare Given Role in COI Review

Jan 13 2011

In the UK, the government has formed a roundtable of experts - including YouGov's CEO Stephan Shakespeare - to advise on its review of the future of the COI (Central Office of Information). More

Omniture Specialist Joins Web Analytics Demystified

Jan 12 2011

US consultancy Web Analytics Demystified has appointed Adam Greco as a Senior Partner, to help the firm broaden its range of digital measurement services. More

Former TNS Colleagues Branch Out

Jan 11 2011

In the UK, former TNS Healthcare colleagues Steve Lowery and Philippa Hammerton have launched Red Leaf Research - a full service MR consultancy with specialist expertise in the healthcare and consumer sectors. More

Simpson Carpenter Opens Healthcare Wing

Jan 11 2011

UK consultancy Simpson Carpenter has launched a new healthcare and pharmaceutical research division, headed by Anna Sawka who joins from Aequus Research. Further appointments are planned for early 2011. More

Richardson Takes MD Role at Ipsos Asia Pacific

Jan 10 2011

Ipsos has appointed David Richardson as Managing Director of Asia Pacific, to help lead businesses across the India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan, Korea and Greater China regions. More

SSI Hires Former Google Exec for German MD Role

Jan 10 2011

Sampling solutions firm SSI has appointed former Google exec Christian Michael as Managing Director, Germany, to focus on strengthening its position in the German, Swiss and Austrian markets. More

Ipsos Restructures AsiaPac Under Lifeng Liu

Jan 7 2011

Ipsos has named a new management team in Asia Pacific, led by Lifeng Liu who was formerly CEO of Greater China. More

Gongos Promotes for COO Role

Jan 7 2011

US-based qual specialist Gongos Research has promoted Camille Nicita to the position of Chief Operating Officer, after a year when the company reported a 40% growth in revenue and a 35% increase in headcount. More

Market Research Sales Consultancy Launches

Jan 6 2011

In the UK, former Opinion Health sales specialist Julian Haste has launched Research Runner - a business development consultancy for MR firms. More

Language Logic to Push Ascribe Across Europe

Jan 6 2011

US translation and transcription tech firm Language Logic is to establish a presence in the European market, to focus on sales of its Ascribe products and services and its soon-to-be-launched text analytics solution. More

Nunwood Reports Double Digit Growth

Jan 5 2011

UK-based agency Nunwood has recorded double digit growth in 2010, with a 10% rise in revenues to more than £11m ($17.6m). The firm has also announced two senior management changes. More

medeConnect Healthcare Insight Names New MD

Jan 5 2011

In the UK, medeConnect Healthcare Insight, the market research division of Doctors.net.uk, has appointed Anna Garofalo as Managing Director. More

TNS Buys Control of RMS in Africa

Jan 4 2011

TNS has acquired a majority stake in the Research and Marketing Services (RMS) group of companies in West and Central Africa. More

MBO Slims Down YouGov's German Subsidiary

Jan 4 2011

Online research specialist YouGov's German arm YouGovPsychonomics has disposed of its subsidiary 'Great Place to Work Deutschland' (GPW Germany) through a management cash buy-out of shares valued at c.£800k. More

Smye Holland Hires Jol for Overseas Expansion

Dec 23 2010

In the UK, marcoms consultancy Smye Holland Associates is planning further overseas expansion in 2011, following the appointment of Onno Jol as General Manager of its operations in The Netherlands. More

Zagorski Takes the Reins at eXelate

Dec 23 2010

Audience targeting exchange eXelate has promoted Mark Zagorski to the post of Chief Executive Officer, replacing founder Meir (Iri) Zohar who is returning to his native Israel. More

Cronin Adds Analytics to Media Service

Dec 23 2010

US marcoms agency Cronin and Company has expanded its services to include analytics as part of its media offering; and has promoted Gary Capreol to lead the new unit. More

Ebiquity Creates 60 Jobs with North East Move

Dec 21 2010

In the UK, media and marketing analytics specialist Ebiquity is relocating to North Tyneside, as it merges its London and Newcastle offices. Around 60 new jobs have been created ahead of the move, and the firm says there is potential for further expansion within months. More

Web Site Testing Firm Launched

Dec 20 2010

In the UK Graham Farrant, formerly Operations Director at NatCen, has set up Your Site Check, a firm which applies cognitive methodologies to test and evaluate web sites. More

HIMSS Names VP, Market Research

Dec 20 2010

In the US, healthcare information specialist HIMSS Analytics has appointed Marc Holland as Vice President, Market Research, a role encompassing product management and management of data collection and quality. More

Cint Expands Presence in Germany

Dec 16 2010

In Germany, online sample exchange Cint has moved its existing Berlin-based team to new premises, and opened a new office in Augsburg. More

NatMag Hires Muirhead to Lead Insight Initiative

Dec 16 2010

In the UK, the National Magazine Company (NatMag) has recruited Asos exec Aida Muirhead for its newly created role of Research and Insight Director, responsible for creating, developing and managing its centralised insight team. More

TNS Restructures APAC Operations

Dec 14 2010

TNS has restructured its operations in Asia Pacific (APAC) to reflect the differing needs of the region's diverse markets, and named its Singapore office as its new APAC regional headquarters. More

Pike Research Opens in UK

Dec 14 2010

US-based cleantech market research and consulting firm Pike Research has opened a European HQ in London, where it has recruited a number of industry analysts and business development staff. More

A Victory for Truth

Dec 14 2010

Andy Dexter's agency Truth scooped the blue riband Best Agency award at last night's annual MRS bash in London. A noisy crowd at the capital's Lancaster London Hotel saw Verve take the Best Newcomer, while innovative agencies Firefish and BrainJuicer took three and two awards respectively. More

Hot Job for Long

Dec 10 2010

In the UK Keen as Mustard, a marketing and PR agency focusing on the MR sector, has appointed StopGap's Emma Long as a consultant, as well as designer Jeff Ceriello. Both will be based in London. More

Infonetics Strengthens Telecoms Team

Dec 9 2010

In the US, communications MR specialist Infonetics Research has appointed telecoms industry veteran Teresa Mastrangelo as Directing Analyst for Cable, Satellite and IPTV Video. More

Vision Critical Hires Leader for UK

Dec 8 2010

Vision Critical has hired Mike Stevens, formerly a divisional head at Simpson Carpenter, as Senior Vice President of UK Research. More

FreshMinds Hires Methodology Head

Dec 8 2010

UK research agency FreshMinds has hired former JRA exec Niall Smith as Head of Research Expertise and Development, responsible for providing methodological expertise to its 40 researchers and working across its diverse client portfolio. More

Photon Analytics Firms Get New Boss

Dec 8 2010

Marcoms group Photon has added to the remit of Matthew Melhuish, its Head of Australian agencies, who will now oversee its portfolio of field marketing companies including a number of data collection and analytics firms. More

Panovus Firms Combine to Launch Data Agency

Dec 7 2010

UK marketing services group Panovus has brought together a number of its firms to launch a data and information services agency. Led by new hire Andy Taylor, its offer includes data planning and management, prospect acquisitions, research and intelligence, and data analytics. More

Lotame Raises $11m to Meet 'Crowd Control' Demand

Dec 7 2010

US-based social media tracking and targeting firm Lotame has closed an $11m Series C funding deal, which it says will help it address demand for its Crowd Control audience data. The firm has also appointed three staff in its new Platform Sales and Services division. More

Barr to Step Down as MRS Director General

Dec 6 2010

In the UK, David Barr has announced his intention to step down as Director General of the Market Research Society (MRS) from next September. Recruitment for his successor will begin shortly. More

GfK Promotes for US Co-President Roles

Dec 6 2010

GfK Custom Research North America has promoted Thomas Finkle and David Krajicek to the role of Co-President, responsible for providing strategic leadership and day-to-day management. More

Change at the Top for Cheskin Added Value

Dec 6 2010

In the US, Cheskin Added Value has appointed Added Value France Chief Exec Jonathan Hall as EVP, Managing Director, while announcing that CEO and co-founder Darrel Rhea is leaving to 'pursue his passion for organizational consulting'. More

PAC Hires Software Industry Analysis Expert

Dec 6 2010

In London, software and IT services analyst Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) has hired Philip Carnelley as Research Director, to lead its research and consulting services in software and app service markets. More

Ormiston Joins YouGov to Drive US Offer

Dec 3 2010

Less than three months after joining Nunwood to lead its new Los Angeles office, industry veteran Jane Ormiston has left to take up the post of EVP of Marketing Insights North America for online specialist YouGov. More

CSA Hires Sananes to Build Links with Bolloré Firms

Dec 3 2010

In France, research agency CSA has appointed Euro RSCG's former CEO Bernard Sananes as President. His role will include building relationships with sister firms in the Bolloré Group. More

Vovici Prepares for Growth with Office Relocation

Dec 3 2010

US survey software firm Vovici has relocated to a larger office space in Virginia, in preparation for anticipated growth in 2011 and a three-year plan to hire new staff. More

OLR Hires Russell to Drive Quant Offer

Dec 2 2010

In London, Opinion Leader Research (OLR) has appointed industry veteran Neil Russell to lead the continued expansion of its quantitative offer. More

Insight Health Expands Team in Manhattan

Dec 2 2010

In the US, Insight Research Group has re-located its Insight Health US team to new offices in Midtown Manhattan, where it has made four appointments. More

Radius Global Opens EMEA Office

Dec 1 2010

US agency Radius Global Market Research has opened a new London office, dedicated to serving clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The venture is being led by former Ipsos Director Michael Fodor. More

Synovate Hires Nielsen Veteran in NYC

Dec 1 2010

Synovate has appointed former Nielsen head Bruce Paul as Senior Vice President in its New York office, to oversee account management and new business development for its east coast consumer offer. More

Semiotics Star Ginny Valentine Dies

Nov 30 2010

In the UK, semiotics expert Ginny Valentine died yesterday, following a lengthy illness. More

Vision Critical Hires Lagos for London Office

Nov 30 2010

Research and MR technology firm Vision Critical has appointed former TNS researcher Gina Lagos as Senior Research Director in the UK. More

WPP Sees Improvement; Backs Mandelson Venture

Nov 29 2010

WPP has raised its 2011 growth forecast, with Martin Sorrell suggesting the group will also be able to raise its dividend. Separately, the group has reportedly invested in a new consultancy venture launched by former Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. More

Cabinet Office Consults Tee over COI Future

Nov 29 2010

In the UK, the government's review of the function and future of the Central Office of Information (COI) is to be conducted by Matt Tee, the Permanent Secretary for Government Communications, who will report back in January. More

BI Firm Opens in Latin America

Nov 29 2010

Manthan Systems, which provides Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics solutions for the retail and consumer goods industries, has announced the opening of a Latin America office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, headed as VP of Latin America by Patroclos Prasinos. More

Batchelor Joins the BrainJuicer Board

Nov 26 2010

In the UK, online market research specialist BrainJuicer's Chief Operating Officer Alex Batchelor has been elected to the company's Board as an Executive Director. More

Synovate Opens Dedicated S.A. Mystery Shopping Unit

Nov 25 2010

Synovate has launched a dedicated Mystery Shopping business unit in South Africa, led by its former Operations Director Samantha Lloyd. More

Photon CEO Criticizes 'Old Guard'

Nov 24 2010

In Australia, Photon Group CEO Jeremy Philips has criticized the company's former management team and company culture, in a statement delivered at the marcoms giant's AGM. More

Heart+Mind Center Honors Wirthlin Founder

Nov 24 2010

In the US, research firm Heart+Mind Strategies has opened 'The Richard B. Wirthlin Center for Applied Values-Research in Marketing and Communications' - in honor of President Reagan's former pollster Dr Richard Wirthlin, who is a member of its Advisory Board. More

Progressive Hires Brand as Research Director

Nov 24 2010

In Scotland, full service agency Progressive has appointed social market research specialist Scott Brand as Research Director. More

The Futures Co Moves Burdett Stateside

Nov 23 2010

WPP-owned global trend research consultancy The Futures Company (TFC) is relocating Lloyd Burdett to its New York office, where he will take up the position of Head of Consulting in the US. More

IDC Adds Melbourne Office

Nov 22 2010

IT analyst IDC is boosting its Australian presence with an office in Melbourne, in order to provide more locally based analyst expertise and support. The firm will also add to its Sydney headcount. More

Dutch Expansion for Cint

Nov 22 2010

Online sample exchange Cint has announced growth in the Netherlands with the appointment of Maurice Wassen as a Senior Account Manager based in its new Amsterdam office; and the addition of the Motivaction panel. More

US Role for Rushfirth as Moore Becomes Nunwood's Global MD

Nov 19 2010

Nunwood has promoted Andy Moore to the position of Global Managing Director, with responsibility for the firm's operations across the European, US and APAC regions. He takes over from Phil Rushfirth, who is moving to Los Angeles to drive the US business. More

Evolution Makes Heasley a Partner

Nov 19 2010

US qual and quant medical MR specialist Evolution Marketing Research has made Michael Heasley a Partner in the firm, in recognition of his 'exemplary performance and stellar customer service'. More

Rentrak 'Eliminates' Papagan's Role as President

Nov 18 2010

US-based multi-screen media measurement specialist Rentrak has eliminated the position of President, held by Ken Papagan, and transferred the responsibilities to Cathy Hetzel who heads its Advanced Media and Information division. More

Burson-Marsteller Forms Research-based Subsidiary

Nov 18 2010

In the US, WPP-owned PR giant Burson-Marsteller has launched a new subsidiary called PivotRED, to deliver communications advice based on research and data. More

Harris Hires in UK for Senior Product Development Role

Nov 18 2010

In London, Harris Interactive has appointed former Millward Brown exec Colin Deller as Senior Consultant, New Product Development. More

Clarity Hires Blaxland for Qual-Quant Role

Nov 18 2010

In Australia, Clarity Strategic Research has appointed qual-quant specialist Sam Blaxland as a Director, focusing on the B2B, telecoms, fmcg, finance and retail sectors. More

Partners Launch Consumer Experience Firm Infrared

Nov 17 2010

In the US, industry researchers Tracy Downing, Mike Lokowich and Lisa Myers have launched Infrared Partners, a new consultancy offering marketing, research and customer experience solutions. More

Ex-Nunwood Board Directors Set to Boxclever

Nov 17 2010

In Leeds, UK, three former Nunwood Board directors have founded full service agency Boxclever. More

WPP to Merge Hill & Knowlton and Public Strategies

Nov 16 2010

WPP is merging its business advisory and public opinion research firm Public Strategies with its international communications agency Hill and Knowlton (H&K), to offer joint capabilities in public affairs, research, digital and financial services. More

MTI Spins Off MR Division

Nov 16 2010

In Sri Lanka, consulting firm MTI has spun off its research practice as a separate entity called MTI Market Research. More

TNS Names Fergusson Global Technology Head

Nov 16 2010

In the UK, TNS has moved James Fergusson to the post of Global Technology Head, responsible for leading the sector team and strengthening its presence across all markets. More

Stream Forms Business Analytics Group

Nov 16 2010

In the US, business process outsourcing (BPO) firm Stream Global Services has formed a Business Analytics division, to help clients gather, measure, and analyze data associated with their business processes. More

PR Firm Hires Consumer Insights Leader

Nov 16 2010

In the UK, PR and comms consultancy Twelve Thirty Eight has appointed qual veteran Clare Wade as Research Associate, responsible for all consumer insights underpinning its campaigning and corporate responsibility work, as well as new product announcement planning. More

NYC Office for The Leading Edge

Nov 12 2010

Australian-based custom research firm The Leading Edge has opened its first in North American office, in New York, and hired former Interbrand and McCann exec Daniel Binns as CEO and Founding Partner. More

Zabin Forms Technology Benchmarking Firm

Nov 12 2010

In Evanston, IL, USA, former Aberdeen Group Vice President Jeff Zabin has formed a new firm, Gleanster, focused on research that benchmarks best practices in technology-enabled business initiatives. More

comScore Moves Weinberger for ANZ Role

Nov 12 2010

comScore has appointed Amy Weinberger as Vice President based in Sydney, heading up its operations in Australia and New Zealand. More

Smith and Partners Form Syndicated Research Venture

Nov 11 2010

UK research veteran David Smith has teamed up with management consultants Adam Riley and Jennifer Del Carlo to form Evolution Research, which will offer syndicated sector reports combined with consultancy services. More

Team of Stars Aims to Change Tech Research

Nov 11 2010

In the US, former Forrester analyst R 'Ray' Wang has launched a new firm, Constellation Research Group, which claims to introduces 'a new, simpler process' to replace the old model of technology research. The group launches with ten analysts and a board of five advisors. More

New Synovate Division Offers Holistic View

Nov 10 2010

Synovate has launched a global analytics consulting practice, Synovate Management Analytics (SMA), promising clients the ability to make holistic, strategic decisions by integrating research, analytics and data sources for each project. More

Plumb Job for UK Research Innovator

Nov 10 2010

Caroline Plumb, co-founder of UK research agency FreshMinds, has been named in the UK government's new line-up of Business Ambassadors. More

Social Researchers Launch New Agency

Nov 9 2010

In the UK, experienced social and market researchers Jon Batterham and Tom Levesley have launched a new agency - Chrysalis Research - specialising in education, employment and skills, and health. More

New President and CEO for Yankee Group

Nov 8 2010

Technology consultancy Yankee Group has announced the appointment of information industry veteran and former Gartner CMO Terry Waters as its new President and CEO. More

Illuminas Hires VP for Growing New York Office

Nov 8 2010

UK-based Illuminas has appointed George Musi as Vice President in its New York office, charged with managing strategic quant and qual projects and running the client service and new business teams. More

Brussels Office for PR and Public Affairs Consultancy

Nov 8 2010

Research and measurement consultancy StrategyOne (S1), part of the Edelman group, has opened a Brussels office to focus on public affairs work at the EU and national levels. Antoine Harary, Director for Continental Europe, will head it up. More

Irish Investment for US Industrial Researcher

Nov 8 2010

Texas-based researcher Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is to open a European Operations centre in the Ballybrit Business Park, Galway, Ireland, creating fifty new jobs over the next five years. More

CMB Spins Off New Consultancy Firm

Nov 5 2010

US custom research firm Chadwick Martin Bailey has announced the launch of a sister company, South Street Strategy Group. The new firm will combine 'state-of-the-art marketing science' with the experience of 'veteran consultants' to provide strategic consulting services. More

Informa Hires Leader for Lending Products Unit

Nov 5 2010

US-based Informa Research Services, Inc. has appointed veteran banking exec Paul Needels as Senior Vice President overseeing its Lending Products Division and based in the firm's headquarters in Calabasas, CA. More

Lightspeed Research Boosts UK Team

Nov 5 2010

WPP-owned online research specialist Lightspeed has strengthened its office in Wimbledon, UK with three new project manager hires and a promotion. More

Korean Office for Electronics Researcher

Nov 5 2010

Electronics industry specialist IMS Research has opened an office in Seoul, South Korea, to be led by Harry (Sung Dong) Cho and with newly appointed Dkins (Dae Kwon) Cho as Senior Analyst for LEDs and Displays. A Tokyo office will follow shortly. More

WorldOne Brings In Pharma Panels Strategist

Nov 4 2010

Healthcare data collection specialist WorldOne has appointed former marketRX executive Nina Hogan as Manager US Panel Strategy and Development. More

uSamp Boosts US Team with Hires and Promotions

Nov 4 2010

Online panel and technology firm uSamp has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, promoted two execs, and doubled the number of sales directors employed in its US offices. More

IntrinsiQ Tendler Promotes Aversano for Top Job

Nov 3 2010

In Canada, pharma market research firm IntrinsiQ Tendler has promoted Anthony Aversano to the post of President, with responsibility for day-to-day operations. More

ESOMAR Names Leaders for 2011-12

Nov 2 2010

Global research association ESOMAR has appointed Dieter Korczak as President and Mike Cooke as Vice President for the 2011/2012 period, following a recent vote among its 4,800 members in 120 countries. More

Ci Promotes Auton to MD, as Font Becomes Chairman

Oct 22 2010

In the UK, Colin Auton has been promoted to the position of Managing Director at Ci Research, replacing Ian Font who becomes Chairman of the firm. More

Hall & Partners Hires BBC Vision Insight Head

Oct 19 2010

In the UK, global brand and communications research agency Hall & Partners has appointed former BBC Vision audience insight head Max Gadney as Chief Creative Officer, to lead its innovation, product development and visualisation teams across its 11 global offices. More

Kadence's UK MD Relocates Stateside

Oct 13 2010

Kadence International's Managing Director Kieron Mathews is relocating to the firm's North American office, to develop the company's presence across the US market. More

Verve Ramps Up Brand Communities Team

Oct 13 2010

UK-based Verve - which specialises in customer advisory panels and online brand communities - has appointed five new members of staff, and promoted Client Services Director Jeremy Hollow to the position of Sales Director. More

Frank Forkin Rejoins RDA from Harris

Oct 12 2010

In the US, former Harris Interactive President Frank Forkin has rejoined market research consultancy RDA Group as Executive Vice President and Partner. More

GQR Opens European HQ in London

Oct 12 2010

Washington, DC-based polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner has opened its first European office in London, managed by Labour Party Leader Ed Milliband's former speechwriter, James Morris. More

Ipsos Loyalty Names New COO

Oct 12 2010

In New York, Ipsos Loyalty has promoted Ken Peterson to the position of Chief Operating Officer, where he will focus on maximising efficiency and optimising client service. More

Holden Pearmain Hires Four for Bus Dev Push

Oct 12 2010

UK-based Holden Pearmain Research has appointed four new business development professionals from a variety of market research agencies and client companies. More

Opinion Leader Continues to Build Team

Oct 11 2010

In the UK, Chime company Opinion Leader has hired Dominic Scott-Malden as Research Director, to boost its expertise in advertising research. Catherine Plews also joins the firm as Senior Research Executive. More

Australian Firms Team Up to Launch New Company

Oct 11 2010

Three Australian research and technology businesses have pooled their skills to launch a new company, Potentiate, with offices in Australia and Japan. The three are software firm Infotools Australia, panel management and survey deployment specialist Plenari and online sample firm Sampleworx. More

Research Leads Major Panasonic Investment in India

Oct 11 2010

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic is planning a massive expansion of its R&D centre in Gurgaon, India, as part of its ongoing heavy investment in growing its Indian operation. More

Newspoll Founder Returns to the Fray

Oct 11 2010

In Australia, Newspoll founder Sol Lebovic is back in business as an independent consultant, advising clients on the design, conduct and analysis of opinion polls and market research surveys. More

YouGov Grows US and UK Business

Oct 11 2010

YouGov has announced preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2010, with a good second half performance bringing full year results in line with expectations after a fall in late 2009. One-off items led to a substantial reported operating loss of £9.6m (2009: £0.7m). More

Majestic MRSS Opens Research Facility in Singapore

Oct 8 2010

Research and business intelligence firm Majestic MRSS (MMRSS) has opened a qualitative research centre in Singapore, and appointed Fatima Binti Abdul Hakim as its Facilities Manager. More

Nunwood Opens in Sydney and Names Joint MDs

Oct 7 2010

Nunwood has opened an office in Sydney, Australia, headed by former BBC researcher Anna Thomas who joins the company as Joint Managing Director, APAC. Meanwhile Ann Thompson is promoted to Joint MD based in Auckland, NZ. More

Synovate Promotes Huijboom for 2nd Geographies Role

Oct 6 2010

Synovate has named Peter Huijboom as its second CEO of Geographies, following last week's news that former Synovate Healthcare CEO Michael Spedding had rejoined the firm to take up a position with the same title. More

ICM Hires for Retail and Financial Sectors

Oct 6 2010

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Research has hired Ipsos MORI's former retail and shopper head Nathan Bartlett as a Director in its Retail team, and former TNS consultant David Perry as Project Director in its Financial team. More

Ipsos Vantis Hires Giusto for Technology Innovation Role

Oct 6 2010

Ipsos Vantis, the global group's product innovation division, has appointed Randy Giusto as Senior Vice President in its technology business. More

TNS Restructures APMEA Leadership Team

Oct 5 2010

TNS has re-organised its operations in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (APMEA) into two separate regions - TNS Africa and Middle East (AME) led by Kim Macilwaine and TNS Asia Pacific (APAC) headed by Chris Riquier. More

Harris Names New Chief Financial Officer

Oct 5 2010

In the US, Harris Interactive has named Pavan Bhalla as its new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, replacing Robert Cox who left the firm last year. More

Qualvu Expands to Europe with Dublin Launch

Oct 5 2010

US-based online video research solutions provider Qualvu has opened an office in Dublin, from which to serve its European clients. The new operation is led by former ad agency account planner and research consultant Anne-Marie O'Sullivan. More

TNS Restructures, Creates New Unit

Oct 4 2010

TNS has formed a new central division called Corporate Development, incorporating a number of current areas of marketing and strategy expertise. Matthew Froggatt, until now Technology Sector Head, has been appointed to lead the new unit as Chief Development Officer. More

Former P&G Innovations Head Joins ARF

Oct 4 2010

In the US, the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has appointed former Procter & Gamble senior exec Ted McConnell in the new role of Executive VP - Digital. More

Former eBay Researcher Joins Virtual Surveys

Oct 1 2010

UK-based Virtual Surveys has appointed former eBay user experience specialist James Lang as Web Research Director. More

Bridget Barry Joins CSA

Oct 1 2010

In the UK, CSA Recruitment - which specialises in market and social research staff recruitment - has appointed former Aquent consultant Bridget Barry as an Associate Partner. More

Former J.D. Power President Joins Outsell

Oct 1 2010

In the US Outsell, which offers research and advisory services for the information and publishing industries, has appointed former J.D. Power President Steve Goodall as EVP and board member. More

Spedding Returns to Synovate

Sep 30 2010

Former Synovate Healthcare CEO Michael Spedding has returned to the company with the title of 'CEO, Geographies'. More

El Naggar Promoted to CEO of Synovate MENA

Sep 30 2010

Synovate has promoted Tamer El Naggar to the position of CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) business units. More

OLR Hires Former Dixons and GfK NOP Execs

Sep 30 2010

In London, Opinion Leader Research (OLR) has appointed GfK NOP director Michael Thompson as Research Director, and DSGi customer experience specialist Shaendel Hallett as Client Services Director. Both will take up their roles within the next couple of months. More

Terhanian Joins Toluna

Sep 30 2010

Panels and MR technology firm Toluna has hired former Harris Interactive leader Dr. George Terhanian as its Group Chief Strategy and Products Officer. More

Synovate Hires Asian Automotive Leader

Sep 29 2010

TNS veteran Klaus Paur has been appointed as Managing Director of Synovate Automotive in Korea and Greater China. He will take up his new post next January. More

GfK HealthCare Names Team to Unify Global Brand

Sep 28 2010

GfK is restructuring its healthcare management team under a single brand with the appointment of Stephen Hearn to the newly created post of Global Head of GfK HealthCare, and the transition of Richard Vanderveer from CEO of the division to a consulting role. More

Rapid Expansion for Cint in USA

Sep 28 2010

Sample marketplace firm Cint has opened offices in Los Angeles, Princeton and San Francisco and is moving to larger premises in Atlanta and Toronto to accommodate its expanding sales and operations teams in North America. More

Ipsos Names Mann for Loyalty Bus Dev Role

Sep 28 2010

Ipsos Loyalty - which focuses on helping companies improve business performance through customer satisfaction and relationship management - has appointed MR client services specialist Joe Mann as Vice President, Business Development. More

Communispace Hires CT and Strategy Officer

Sep 28 2010

In the US, Communispace - which creates online customer insight communities - has appointed Howard Kogan as Chief Technology and Strategy Officer. More

Facts International Buys acefieldwork

Sep 27 2010

Chime company Facts International has announced the acquisition of London-based acefieldwork, part of Munro Global, for an undisclosed sum. The companies will continue to trade separately under their existing brand names until next year when they will merge. More

Rentrak Promotes for New Vice Chairman Role

Sep 27 2010

Multi-screen media measurement specialist Rentrak Corporation has appointed board member Brent Rosenthal to the newly created position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. More

Financial Services Researcher Opens in India

Sep 23 2010

London-based financial services MR firm Lafferty Group has launched an office in India, and appointed Arvind Agrawal to head it up. More

Sydney Role for Hall & Partners' Palmer

Sep 23 2010

Nick Palmer is moving from Hall & Partners London to lead the firm's new Sydney, Australia-based brand and comms research joint venture with Open Mind. More

Innerscope Expands to West Coast

Sep 22 2010

Biometrics and emotion measurement specialist Innerscope Research has opened a West Coast office in Los Angeles in response to increasing demand, and announced three appointments in support of the opening. More

Four New Faces at Fast-Growing Opinium

Sep 21 2010

London-based online agency Opinium Research has announced four appointments. The arrival of Jeremy Marshall, Paul Crooke, Gregory Absalom and Ross Leibbrandt will help the firm to expand following strong results in the summer. More

New Leader to Expand Vision Critical's Partner Program

Sep 21 2010

Vision Critical has promoted Monique Morden to the role of President of its Global Partner Program and Chief Operating Officer for National Panels, and says it aims to expand the Program rapidly. More

Synovate Reorganises in Scandinavia and China

Sep 20 2010

Synovate has today announced major organisational changes in China and in Scandinavia, with a number of senior moves and appointments. More

iCharts Hires Technology Chief

Sep 20 2010

US-based reporting software firm iCharts has appointed Anil Jwalanna as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for engineering, software architecture and customer support. He will also play a key role in the strategic direction of the company. More

George Terhanian Leaves Harris

Sep 18 2010

George Terhanian, Harris Interactive's long-time European chief and more recently in charge of its US Centers of Excellence, is to leave the firm at the end of the month 'to pursue another career opportunity'. More

ARF Hires Todd Powers as Chief Research Officer

Sep 18 2010

The ARF has appointed long-time IBM exec Todd M. Powers, Ph.D. as its Chief Research Officer, starting at the end of the month. More

Merkle Opens First Overseas Office, in Shanghai

Sep 18 2010

US-based customer relationship marketing agency Merkle has announced the opening of its first international office in Shanghai, China, and has promoted Raymond Wu to head it up. More

Western Wats Opens Canadian Service Bureau

Sep 16 2010

US-based data collection specialist Western Wats has opened a new service bureau in Toronto, to provide local access to the firm's research panels. More

Swan to Lead New Quant Unit at Fast-growing Firefish

Sep 16 2010

London-based qualitative specialist Firefish has launched a quantitative practice led by former RS Consulting MD, Neil Swan. The agency has also reported sales growth of 69% to £3.3m for the first half of the year. More

Buyer Sought for Field Facts Worldwide

Sep 15 2010

In the UK, global data collection agency Field Facts Worldwide has been put up for sale by administrator and business recovery specialist Leonard Curtis. Sources suggest that overseas facilities belonging to the firm have closed. More

ICM Adds Two to Board, as Two Step Down

Sep 15 2010

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Group has appointed BT's former research head James Turner and Optimisa's former CEO Andrew Wiseman to its Board, while announcing that MD Matt Burn and Director Gary Muncaster are about to leave the company. More

comScore Hires Allisat to Lead International Expansion

Sep 15 2010

US online measurement giant comScore has appointed Wolf Allisat as Executive Vice President, responsible for overseeing international expansion strategy in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. More

Cello to Cut Public Sector Team Despite Growth

Sep 14 2010

Market research and consulting group Cello has reported good overall growth, but says a slowdown in public sector work for its Research and Consulting division will mean redundancies there. More

Usability Specialist Launched

Sep 14 2010

Media executives Jeffrey Erb and Harold Hambrose have set up Clarity Labs, to provide eye tracking and other usability research services from facilities on both sides of the Atlantic, in Philadelphia and London. More

Former TNS Colleagues Launch Raspberry

Sep 13 2010

Three former TNS execs - Evette Cordy, Penny Darbyshire and James Redden - have teamed up to launch a new firm based in Melbourne, Australia and rejoicing in the name of Raspberry Innovation Research + Strategy. More

Barrelet's Anametrix Gets Funds, Names Advisors

Sep 9 2010

US business analytics provider Anametrix - which was set up earlier in the year by former WebSideStory founder Blaise Barrelet - has closed a $1.15m round of investment. The firm has also established a Board of Advisors, and appointed two new Board Directors. More

Mobile Analytics Firm Hires Data Privacy Expert

Sep 9 2010

Mobile data analytics firm Umber Systems has appointed online consumer privacy expert Mark Connon as Corporate Development and Chief Privacy Officer, responsible for driving data monetization and overseeing its privacy strategy. More

Infosurv Promotes Fusco for MD Role

Sep 8 2010

US-based online research agency Infosurv has promoted Carl Fusco to the post of Managing Director, responsible for P&L, managing all company operations and leading growth. The firm has also promoted Kyle Burnam, and hired John Barrett and Chet Bertolli. More

SPA and Future Thinking to Merge

Sep 7 2010

In the UK, full service agency SPA has been acquired by private equity firm Next Wave Partners as part of a plan to merge it with Future Thinking, in which Next Wave holds a 60% stake. More

Resources Group Hires Haylett for Aus and Asian Push

Sep 7 2010

UK-based specialist recruiter Resources Group has hired Rowan Haylett to lead and expand its Market Research & Insight offering in Australia and Asia, working from new offices in George Street, Sydney. More

Eye Square Opens Tokyo Office

Sep 7 2010

German user and brand research specialist Eye Square has opened a new office in Tokyo, Japan, as a base from which to support its Asian clients. More

Horses for Sources Makes Senior Hires

Sep 7 2010

Horses for Sources (HfS) - a social networking community and advisory / analyst firm which focuses on outsourcing - has expanded with the appointment of former Forrester executive Euan Davis and outsourcing specialist Esteban Herrera. More

Target Adds to Senior Team

Sep 6 2010

In the US, Target Research Group has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Diane Parus as Senior Vice President. More

Former Synovate CEO Chedore Joins Vision Critical Board

Sep 3 2010

Interactive research and technology firm Vision Critical has appointed former Synovate CEO Adrian Chedore to its Board of Directors. More

Galceran Joins TNS in Regional CEO Role

Sep 3 2010

TNS has hired Synovate's former CEO Iberia and Latin America Ignacio Galceran as Regional CEO Latin America, and a member of its Global Executive Committee. He joins the firm in October and takes up his new post next January. More

Language Connect Hires Former Ipsos MORI Director

Sep 3 2010

Former Ipsos MORI director Maggie Little has joined Language Connect, a specialist in language services for market research, in the newly created role of Business Development Director. More

Synovate Promotes Domingo for Iberia/LatAm CEO Role

Sep 2 2010

Synovate has promoted Enrique Domingo to the position of CEO for Iberia and Latin America: he was previously MD for Iberia. He replaces Ignacio Galceran, who is leaving the firm at the end of this month. More

Chime Hires Head for Auto Practice

Sep 2 2010

In the UK, Chime's Research & Engagement Division has hired Patrick Meakin to head up its automotive practice. More

comScore Buys Web and Video Specialist Nedstat

Sep 1 2010

US-based online measurement giant comScore has acquired Dutch web analytics and video measurement firm Nedstat for around $36.7m. More

CASRO Forms Social Media Research Task Force

Sep 1 2010

US market research association CASRO has established a task force to address the ethical and methodological issues which have arisen since the emergence of social media research. More

WorldOne Opens Tokyo Office

Sep 1 2010

Healthcare data collection specialist WorldOne has opened an office in Tokyo, to be led by Katsuhiko Niga and Takahito Asano. More

IFF Founder Lord McIntosh Dies Aged 77

Aug 31 2010

IFF Research founder and former Market Research Society Chairman Lord McIntosh of Haringey died on Friday at the age of 77, after a battle with cancer. More

Gupta Back in Business with Database101

Aug 31 2010

Sacked Infogroup founder Vinod Gupta has formed Database101 - a new company already boasting a team of twenty-two, including seven of his former colleagues. More

Saxena Rejoins Synovate to Lead Field Ops in India

Aug 31 2010

In India, Sunil Saxena has rejoined Synovate as Director of Field Operations, overseeing 14 fieldwork centres across the country. More

Synovate MMA Hires Analytics Specialist

Aug 31 2010

In the US, former Targetbase executive Ernie Kim has joined Synovate's Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) business as Senior Vice President & Analytics Officer. More

Zoomerang Names New EVP General Manager

Aug 26 2010

US-based research technology firm MarketTools has appointed Internet entrepreneur Alex Terry as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its DIY survey brand Zoomerang. More

The Futures Company Expands in US

Aug 24 2010

The Futures Company has hired two Senior Vice Presidents in the US: Steve Levine as SVP, Future-Facing Research & Consultancy and Christine Baskin as SVP, Research & Consulting. More

Kantar Fills Senior Strategy Roles

Aug 24 2010

WPP's insight division Kantar has appointed panel specialist Renee Smith as Chief Research Officer in the US, and has moved Tim Kelsall to the role of SVP, Client Strategy, Innovation and Delivery at its brand research division Millward Brown, in the UK. More

Verve Appoints Two for Australian Expansion

Aug 23 2010

UK-based Verve, specialist in customer advisory panels and online brand communities, has expanded its Sydney-based team with the appointment of Betty Mai as Partner, Australia and New Zealand; and Chantal Brady as Online Community Manager. More

Expansion at Home for B2B International

Aug 19 2010

B2B International is about to open an office in Regent's Place, London, from where it will focus on sales and project delivery in the South East of the UK and mainland Europe. More

Maasberg Replaces Rivera as Lyris CEO

Aug 19 2010

US-based online market solution provider Lyris has appointed web analytics specialist Wolfgang Maasberg as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Luis Rivera who will continue to serve on the company's Board of Directors. More

SAMRA Lays Out Membership Diversity Drive

Aug 19 2010

The South African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA) has launched an initiative to attract a wide range of newcomers to the industry. More

SourceMedia Opens Research and Data Unit

Aug 19 2010

New York-based SourceMedia - which publishes The American Banker magazine - has opened a syndicated research and data unit, to operate in tandem with its existing news and analysis, events and custom media operations. More

Pitts Rejoins Synovate in Top Americas Role

Aug 19 2010

Mark Pitts has re-joined Synovate Business Consulting as Head of Consulting for the Americas, after three years with a start-up marketing strategy consultancy based in Asia. More

GazeHawk to Provide Cut-Price Eye-tracking

Aug 18 2010

In the US, web usability specialists Brian Krausz and Joe Gershenson have launched GazeHawk, a new technology firm which aims to make eye-tracking 'affordable for everyone'. More

IMS Health Names New CEO

Aug 17 2010

Pharma market research giant IMS Health has appointed Ari Bousbib as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing David Carlucci who will continue to serve in his other role as Chairman for a transition period. More

Fiftyfive5 Hires for Semiotics Push

Aug 16 2010

Australian market research consultancy Fiftyfive5 has appointed semiotics specialist Dr Rob Engels as a Qualitative Consultant, to help shape the firm's qual offer using semiotics, cultural trends and ethnography. More

GfK Technology Rebrands and Opens in San Francisco

Aug 16 2010

GfK Custom Research North America has rebranded its GfK Technology division as GfK Business & Technology, and has opened a new office in San Francisco, California led by technology specialist Tilman Rotberg. More

Ipsos Interactive Services Hires P&G Exec

Aug 16 2010

In the US, Ipsos Interactive Services (IIS) has appointed former Procter & Gamble exec Dr Nancy Brigham as Vice President of Global Operations, North America Sample Access & Engagement. More

DigitalMR to Offer 'Holistic Approach'

Aug 12 2010

Online specialist Michalis Michael has opened DigitalMR, an agency focusing on web-based market research, with headquarters in London, UK and Nicosia, Cyprus. More

Photon Founder Steps Down from Board

Aug 12 2010

Tim Hughes, the founder of Australian marcoms and research group Photon, has left the company as it continues its attempts to recapitalise. More

Toluna Opens Office in Spain

Aug 11 2010

Online panel and survey technology firm Toluna has expanded in Europe with a new office in Madrid, Spain, headed by former Nielsen executive Carlos Hidalgo de Morillo Jiménez. More

Compete Hires Bremer for CRO Role

Aug 11 2010

Kantar's online behavior analysis arm Compete has hired former Harris Interactive leader John Bremer as Chief Research Officer, to serve as the firm's primary expert on digital research approaches, models and techniques. More

Toluna Rolls Out Panelist Platform Globally

Aug 10 2010

Online panel and survey technology firm Toluna has rolled out its UPS (Unified Panelist System) globally. Separately, in the US, the firm has hired Jeff Scott as President and promoted Ron Franscella to the post of Chief Revenue Officer. More

Boom Continues for Vision Critical

Aug 9 2010

Interactive research and technology firm Vision Critical has announced results for the first half of 2010. On a constant currency basis, total revenues rose 43% versus a year earlier and CEO Angus Reid says the company is 'on track to earn approximately $70 million in revenue in 2010'. More

Biometrics on the Menu as ARF Rehires Cook

Aug 9 2010

US professional body the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has announced the full-time return of Bill Cook as EVP - Research and Standards. The organisation also announced it will undertake new research-on-research. More

Former Leading Edge CEO Joins Fiftyfive5

Aug 9 2010

Recent Australian research start-up Fiftyfive5 has appointed former TLE Chief Executive Mark Sundquist as a Partner. He joins his erstwhile colleagues, company founders Karen Phillips and Darren Kemp. More

comScore Plans Australian Offices

Aug 9 2010

comScore is planning to open offices in Sydney and Melbourne, according to EVP International Will Hodgman - boosting its influence in Australia in the run-up to the appointment of a preferred web ratings supplier, for which it will tender. More

Cambiar Taps Wood for Impact

Aug 6 2010

In the US, Cambiar, the management consulting company dedicated to the market research industry, has added Monica Wood as a Partner. She will join the firm's Research Impact Consulting practice, headed by Ian Lewis. More

QSR Hires for International Expansion

Aug 6 2010

Australian-based qual analysis software provider QSR has appointed Tim Macdermid in the new role of Vice President, Global Sales, with the aim of expanding into new markets across the Americas, EMEA and Australasia regions. More

Detroit Call Center Expands

Aug 6 2010

Marketing services provider Archway has hired 50 full-time employees for a call center in Detroit, MI, USA, citing recent growth among its blue chip clients in call center services. More

Bandick Joins Ipsos' IUU to Lead Health Team

Aug 5 2010

In the US, healthcare research specialist Mike Bandick has joined Ipsos Understanding UnLtd (IUU) - the qual division of Ipsos North America - as Vice President of Health. More

Asian Openings for Majestic MRSS

Aug 4 2010

Research and Business Intelligence firm Majestic MRSS (MMRSS) has announced the opening of new full service offices in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. More

Kantar Appoints Global Talent Director

Aug 4 2010

WPP insight division Kantar has appointed former Yahoo! EMEA VP of Human Resources Helen Russell as its new Global Talent Director, reporting to Chief Executive Eric Salama. More

Mindshare Hires Wesly to Head New Unit

Aug 4 2010

WPP agency Mindshare North America has appointed media research veteran Doron Wesly to head up a new unit as Leader of Business Science and Planning. More

COI to Cut 287 Jobs

Aug 3 2010

The UK's Central Office of Information (COI) has announced a reduction in staff numbers from 737 to 450, as a result of the government's freeze on non-essential advertising and marketing spend, and the consequent reduction in its workload. More

Research Now Opens First Office in India

Aug 2 2010

Online sampling and data collection specialist Research Now has opened its first office in India, to provide clients with local support and online fieldwork expertise. More

Profits Up as YouGov Hires Blue Blood

Aug 2 2010

UK-based online researcher YouGov has announced that operating profit for the year ended 31 July 2010 was 'significantly ahead' of the prior year period. The firm has also appointed Camilla Parker Bowles' nephew Ben Elliot as a non-executive Director. More

Incite Moves to Larger London Office

Aug 2 2010

UK research agency Incite has moved to larger premises in central London, from its Covent Garden base where the agency has been located since it was founded 10 years ago. More

Annik Opens Middle East Office, Makes Key Appointments

Jul 30 2010

Indian-based KPO group Annik Technology Services has announced the opening of a Middle East office located at Abu Dhabi, UAE, and the appointment of key personnel in Japan and North America. More

Nielsen Hires Le Roy for APAC Research Role

Jul 29 2010

Nielsen has appointed Gai Le Roy to the role of Vice President Research - Audience Measurement, in its Asia Pacific online division. More

Rubinson Leaves ARF

Jul 29 2010

Joel Rubinson is stepping down from his role as Chief Research Officer of US body the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), from September 2010. Rubinson will establish his own consulting practice, but will continue to consult for the ARF on its Research Transformation and Shopper Insights initiatives. More

Gulf Venture Sinks Canadian Marketing Group

Jul 27 2010

In Canada, marketing firm the Bristol Group has entered voluntary receivership and been bought out of it by rival firm M5. Bristol's research company Omnifacts is to merge with M5's MarketQuest. More

Chime Nabs Squires from Toluna

Jul 27 2010

UK group Chime Communications plc has appointed Toluna exec Mark Squires as Group Operations Director for its Research & Engagement Division. Meanwhile the Division's former bosses Viki Cooke and Deborah Mattinson are to launch a new consultancy called Britain Thinks. More

Funds for BuzzLogic, Photizo and Workstreamer

Jul 27 2010

Dollars continue to chase firms launching software to measure social media and facilitate advertising on it, while MR firms in growing sectors are also targets for investment. More

New Leader for Synovate's African Response

Jul 26 2010

Synovate has appointed Mamapudi Nkgadima to lead its South African subsidiary African Response - she becomes Managing Director next week. Current MD Beatrice Kubheka moves to the position of Chairperson and will remain closely involved with the business. More

Singapore Base for FocusVision

Jul 26 2010

Qual research video specialist FocusVision has announced the opening of FocusVision Asia, located in Singapore, and the appointment of Patricia Poo as Regional Director, Asia. More

Research Now Expands Munich Presence

Jul 22 2010

Online sampling and data collection specialist Research Now has expanded its team in Munich, Germany, and moved to new office in Hallbergmoos, near the city's airport. More

SSI Moves, Expands in Sydney

Jul 22 2010

In Australia, Survey Sampling International has relocated its Sydney offices to accommodate its expanding service team, which now includes more than 20 account and project managers. More

Crowd Science Appoints New President and CEO

Jul 22 2010

In the US, online market research tech firm Crowd Science has appointed technology and e-commerce veteran Corey Leibow as President and Chief Executive Officer. More

TFC Restructures after Leaders Resign

Jul 21 2010

WPP-owned global trend research consultancy The Futures Company (TFC) has appointed a new management team following the resignation of its CEO Sian Davies, Executive Chairman Crawford Hollingworth, and Global MD Sarah Davies. More

Ipsos MORI Strengthens Global and UK Ops Teams

Jul 20 2010

Ipsos MORI has restructured its operations team. Rowland Lloyd is promoted to the post of Regional Director, Western Europe and South Africa Operations, while Jane A'Court and Sarah Michell become Joint MDs of Operations in the UK. More

Acritas Doubles Revenue

Jul 20 2010

In the UK, professional and financial services research specialist Acritas has reported a 104% increase in sales for the last six months, while revenue doubled. The firm has also announced its plan to become a 'global knowledge hub' for the legal profession. More

'Work with Ipsos' Joint Venture Launched

Jul 20 2010

In the UK, media and communications research provider Ipsos MediaCT has partnered with qualitative media specialist Work Research to launch a qual joint venture called 'Work with Ipsos'. More

Wood Named MD of BrainJuicer Labs

Jul 19 2010

BrainJuicer has appointed Orlando Wood as Managing Director of its methodological unit BrainJuicer Labs, and appointed him to the Company's Management Team. More

ESOMAR Whips In Reps after Anderson's Dismissal

Jul 16 2010

ESOMAR has revoked Tom Anderson's status as its US representative, following his public criticisms of the introduction of ISO quality standards to the US. The body is now urging its global representatives to sign a charter agreeing they adhere to its 'mission and values'. More

Harris Interactive Expands Asia Sales Division

Jul 16 2010

Harris Interactive has expanded its Asia Sales division with the appointment of Kevin Huang as Vice President of Sales, and the promotion of Amrita Banta and Asha Choksi to the posts of SVP of Sales and SVP of Research respectively. All three are based in Singapore. More

SSI Names Chris Watson as UK MD

Jul 15 2010

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed former Greenfield-Ciao director Chris Watson as Managing Director of its UK business. More

OLR Hires Political, Social and Public Policy Head

Jul 15 2010

London-based Opinion Leader Research (OLR) has appointed former Social Democratic Party researcher Sarah Horack as Research Director, in charge of its Political, Social and Public Policy research team. More

Lloyd Leaves infoUK Following Infogroup Sale

Jul 15 2010

Richard Lloyd has left his position as General Manager of infoUK, following parent firm Infogroup's acquisition by CCMP Capital Advisors earlier this month. More

Incite Grows Senior Team with Three Hires

Jul 15 2010

UK research agency Incite has appointed three new members to its team, including former RI Board member Mark Yeomans, who has joined as a Director from Jigsaw Research. More

TNS Promotes Huber for HR, Talent and Culture Role

Jul 14 2010

TNS has promoted Margit Huber to the position of Global HR, Talent Manager & Culture Director, with a remit to create an 'inspirational culture' across the group. More

Litvinoff Rejoins Infogroup as ORC President

Jul 14 2010

In the US, data giant Infogroup has appointed Marc Litvinoff as President of its research division, Opinion Research Corporation (ORC). More

Healthcare Fieldwork Firm Launches in London

Jul 12 2010

In London, former Synovate Healthcare Directors Peter Boyle and Sarah Flinn have launched a new qual and quant international healthcare data collection agency, Adept Field Solutions. More

GfK Becomes First Outsider to Open in Saudi Arabia

Jul 8 2010

GfK has become the first foreign market research company to be granted a license to open a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. The firm has also opened a branch in Kenya, acquired the outstanding shares of GfK Mode in India and GfK Kynetec in the UK, and increased its stake in Shopping Brasil. More

Seven More Join Forrester

Jul 8 2010

In the US, technology analyst Forrester Research has stepped up its recruitment drive with the appointment of seven analysts in its Marketing & Strategy, Technology Industry, and Information Technology divisions. More

Marcoms Firm Realia Opens Research Division

Jul 6 2010

In the UK, full-service marketing and management consultancy Realia has opened a dedicated research business to provide marketers with evidence-based decision support. The unit is headed by former IFF Director Sue Burden. More

Ipsos Markinor Creates 'Observer' Field and Tab Unit

Jul 6 2010

In South Africa, Ipsos Markinor has brought together its field and tab work into a specialist business unit called Observer. In addition to omnibus and international research teams, the unit includes a team conducting client projects for which only data is required as a deliverable. More

Worcester Named President of Ethics Institute

Jul 6 2010

Chairman and founder of MORI Sir Robert Worcester has been appointed President of the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) in the UK. More

Software Firm's Directors Cook Up New Agency

Jul 5 2010

In the UK, Eventus Software Directors Cathrene Rowell and Kevin Simpson have set up a new company, CaKe Research, to offer both platform-only and full-service online qualitative research services. More

Yankee Group Expands Following Investment

Jul 5 2010

Technology consulting firm Yankee Group has announced a significant expansion of its forecasting offer; a major initiative to publish documentation on its methodology and assumptions; and the addition of seven new analysts to its research team. More

comScore Opens in Madrid

Jul 5 2010

Online audience specialist comScore has opened an office in Madrid, from which it will service the Spanish and Portuguese market. The new operation will be led by media specialist Jaime Agulló as General Manager for Iberia. More

ICM Direct Hires Gareth Nicol as New MD

Jul 2 2010

In the UK, Creston-owned ICM Direct has appointed operations specialist Gareth Nicol as Managing Director, replacing Patrick Diamond who is leaving the firm after 11 years. More

TPSi Opens Dedicated Oncology Unit

Jul 1 2010

In the US, The Planning Shop International (TPSi) has launched a new Oncology Business Unit (OBU), staffed by a team of market research professionals who are specialists in both the oncology therapeutic area and its associated brands. More

Rocket Fuel Hires Havas Exec for Analytics Growth

Jun 30 2010

In the US, online display ad specialist Rocket Fuel has appointed former Havas insights chief Jarvis Mak as Vice President of Analytics, and Stanford Computer Science Professor Yoav Shoham as a member of its advisory board. More

'Point of Practice' Researcher Expands

Jun 29 2010

Horsham, PA-based Verilogue has announced an upbeat start to 2010. The healthcare insights and analysis firm now employs more than 35 specialists. More

UK Agency Beats Recession, Doubles Turnover

Jun 25 2010

Derbyshire, UK-based agency DJS Research has bucked the downturn with an exceptional year of growth in 2009-10. Turnover is close to the £1m mark and four new permanent staff in two months bring the total to sixteen. More

Former Nielsen Panel Pioneer Joins SSI

Jun 25 2010

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has hired Jessica Sullivan as Director, Access & Engagement, Asia Pacific. More

Growth for MR Recruiter

Jun 22 2010

UK-based market research recruitment specialist Hasson Associates continues to grow, with the appointment this week of Yvonne Costello, who will focus on planning & qualitative research. More

Senior Qual and Pharma Hires for M/A/R/C

Jun 21 2010

Dallas, US-based M/A/R/C Research has announced two senior hires: Clay Dethloff as SVP, Qualitative Services and John Cheneler as SVP of Medical Services. More

Fitzgerald Analytics Opens on West Coast

Jun 18 2010

New York-based analytics consultancy Fitzgerald Analytics has opened a West Coast practice in San Francisco Bay, to better service its clients in the area as well as provide access to the Asia-Pacific market. More

Bosco Exits comScore After Just 5 Months

Jun 17 2010

comScore's Chief Product Officer Eric Bosco has left the firm after just five months in the job, following a restructure of its product teams, according to US press reports. More

BrainJuicer Hires MD for Chinese Venture

Jun 17 2010

Online market research specialist BrainJuicer has appointed FMCG specialist Han Zantingh as Managing Director for its new consultancy in Shanghai. More

Echo Stats Opens New Product Development Arm

Jun 17 2010

Florida-based market research consultancy Echo Stats has created a new product development division, led by Elizabeth Wallings who has been promoted to the position of Director of New Product Development. More

Forrester Hires for 'Sales Enablement' Research

Jun 15 2010

In the US, Forrester Research has appointed Dr Brian Lambert as Senior Analyst for Sales Enablement, to continue the expansion of the division which provides research, consulting and services to help clients develop customer-centric sales and marketing strategies. More

New Leader for GfK Retail & Tech as Hermet Retires

Jun 14 2010

In Germany, GfK has appointed Dr Gerhard Hausruckinger to lead its Retail & Technology sector, replacing Dr Gérard Hermet who is stepping down from the role to retire after 26 years with the firm. More

DisplaySearch HQ Moves to Silicon Valley

Jun 11 2010

US flat panel technology specialist DisplaySearch has relocated its corporate headquarters from Austin, Texas to Santa Clara, California, where a number of its market research analysts and clients are located. The firm has also expanded its presence in Asia with two new hires. More

Doctors.net.uk Hires Pharma Veteran to Drive Growth

Jun 11 2010

In the UK, online medical network Doctors.net.uk - parent company of medeConnect Healthcare Insight - has hired Gareth Thomas for its newly created role of International Development Director. More

DGOF Names New Chairman

Jun 11 2010

The German Society for Online Research (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Online Forschung or DGOF) has appointed several new members to its Executive Board including Dr Martin Welker as Chairman, replacing Olaf Wenzel who has stepped down for personal reasons. More

MRA Names New CEO

Jun 10 2010

In the US, the Marketing Research Association (MRA) has appointed David Almy as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure in January of Larry Brownell who returned to his Los Angeles home. More

Vision Critical Expands Team in France

Jun 10 2010

In France, panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has appointed Magali Musarella and Yaël Bensoussan as Director of Research and Client Services Director in its health and pharma division, while Anthony Malka joins as Business Development Manager. More

Vision Critical Opens in Barcelona

Jun 9 2010

Custom panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has opened a new office in Barcelona, Spain, and appointed Eva Laparra to run it as Senior Vice President, European Operations and Managing Director. More

Neuromarketing Firm EmSense Opens HQ in Europe

Jun 8 2010

US-based neuromarketing research specialist EmSense has opened a European headquarters in central London, where it has recruited Sue Nosworthy as SVP, European Research Director and Maria Domoslawska as VP, Digital and Media Research. More

Chime Hires Research Head for Facts International

Jun 8 2010

In the UK, marcoms group Chime has appointed Gill Rumbold as Research Director, to head up the Research and Analysis team at its Kent-based full service and field & tab agency Facts International. More

uSamp Expands in US and India

Jun 7 2010

US online panels specialist uSamp has opened a new office in Connecticut, and formed a new project management team in India. More

New CEO for Euro RSCG's Data and Analytics Arm

Jun 4 2010

Digital agency Euro RSCG has appointed Clive Maclean as CEO of its data and analytics arm Euro RSCG 4D Discovery, replacing Zain Raj who is taking up a new leadership role with private equity firm Lake Capital. More

Research Partnership Hires in US and Singapore

Jun 4 2010

Pharma specialist The Research Partnership has appointed Philippe Pouliot as Associate Director in its Philadelphia office and Kah Huey Loh as Research Director for its Singapore operation. More

Cint Hires Former Greenfield Leaders for US Team

Jun 3 2010

Sample marketplace firm Cint has expanded its business in the US with the appointment of former Greenfield Online executives Michael McCrary - as Managing Director to head up the US team - and Terence McCarron as SVP Sales. More

Springboard Names New Leader for India

Jun 3 2010

IT specialist Springboard Research has appointed Frederic Giron as Vice President, India & Research Operations, responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the company in the region. More

Vision Critical Moves and Expands Sydney Office

Jun 2 2010

Custom panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has relocated its Sydney office to accommodate its growing team. The latest recruit is Peta Lemmon, who joins with more than 10 years' consumer goods research experience. More

UK Marketing Group Re-Focuses on Insight

Jun 1 2010

In the UK, relationship marketing firm HS&P Group has merged its various divisions - Crayon, HS&P, Legends and the Loyalty Practice - into one agency which will focus on consumer insights, creativity and accountability. More

Nielsen Online's UK MD Steps Down in Restructure

May 28 2010

Nielsen Online's UK Managing Director Stephen Brooks has left, as part of a company restructure. More

Leading Edge Builds Up Sydney Office

May 28 2010

Australian insights consultancy The Leading Edge has made five senior appointments in Sydney, after winning several major new clients. More

Events Publisher Adds Research Division

May 27 2010

Business media and information company Red 7 Media has launched a research and consulting practice for the global event, trade show and media industries, and appointed Michael Hughes, former VP of Research and Consulting at Tradeshow Week, to head it up. More

QualityHealth Adds Insight-Driven Team

May 26 2010

US-based online customer acquisition consultancy QualityHealth has formed a Marketing Strategy and Product Innovation team, hiring four senior execs. The new team wil broaden the firm's range of solutions for healthcare marketers. More

Arizona Research Firm to Close

May 24 2010

Tucson, AZ-based MR firm Marketing Intelligence 'will close' at the end of the month after more than a decade in business, according to press reports. More

SolarVision Broadens Remit, Adds Consultants

May 24 2010

In California, renewable energy consultancy SolarVision Co. has announced the broadening of its practice areas to cover more emerging technologies and markets. More

Synovate Korea Names New Healthcare Head

May 24 2010

Synovate Korea has promoted Mr TaeHoon Kim to lead its Healthcare Division, effective this month. More

Recognition for Xerox Strategist and CMO

May 21 2010

The Board of document technology company Xerox Corporation has elected Chief Strategy Officer Uta Werner and Marketing and Communications leader Christa Carone as Vice Presidents of the Corporation. More

South African Qual Launch for Synovate

May 20 2010

Synovate has established a Qualitative Business Unit in South Africa, headed by newly appointed Qualitative Director, Maree Fouché. More

Hungarian Hire for Growing Kantar Health

May 19 2010

Kantar Health has announced the expansion of its Treatment Value Practice into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and appointed Dr. Pali Kolláth as Regional Director, CEE and Treatment Value Practice, based in Budapest, Hungary. More

BrainJuicer Opens in Brazil

May 18 2010

Online market research specialist BrainJuicer has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, headed by former Philips Director Gabriel Aleixo. More

Vision Critical Expands in Australia with Senior Hires

May 18 2010

Custom panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has appointed Bala Rajan to lead the firm's qual business in Australia and New Zealand, and Daniel Alexander-Head as Engagement Strategy Director. Both will be based in the firm's Sydney office. More

IFF Research Promotes Two to the Board

May 18 2010

London-based full-service agency IFF Research has promoted directors Katie Oldfield and Rob Irving to its Board of Directors. More

uSamp Hires CTO

May 17 2010

In the US, online panels firm uSamp has appointed Steven Sobolevsky, a web application product management specialist, as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Sobolevsky will guide the firm's product and IT strategy and execute its next generation panel platform. More

Epic Task Set for ARF 'Super Council'

May 14 2010

In the US, the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has launched a new initiative, the 'Research Transformation Super Council', with a remit to define and shape the next generation of strategic research. More

AnswerLab Hires Nielsen Mobile Director

May 13 2010

In the US, user experience firm AnswerLab has appointed former Nielsen Director Kate Taplin as Director of Research. More

Creston Research Firms Link for 'Inspired' Service

May 12 2010

Marketing Sciences has joined forces with sister agency ICM to launch a new qualitative research service called 'Inspired'. More

Ex-AOL Insights Chief Becomes Compete International MD

May 11 2010

Kantar's web analytics firm Compete has appointed former AOL Insights Director Margaret Hung as International Managing Director, to oversee its services in international markets and facilitate partnerships with sister firms across the globe. More

Former Leading Edge Directors Set up in Sydney

May 10 2010

In Sydney, two former Directors of The Leading Edge have set up Fiftyfive5, a market research consultancy focused on helping clients' to deliver growth from their investment in insights. More

marketRX Co-founders Raise $2.5m for New Firm

May 10 2010

In the US, marketRx co-founders Jassi and Navi Chadha have closed a $2.5m investment deal to fund the creation of Axtria, a firm which offers analytics technology and services tailored to each client's specific business need. More

JD Power Hires Healthcare Head

May 10 2010

In the US, JD Power and Associates has appointed former Harris Interactive exec Dr Richard Millard as head of its healthcare practice. More

Digital Proving Ground for Canada

May 7 2010

In Canada Tony Chapman, founder and head of creative agency Capital C, is to launch a 'one-stop global market research and product development firm'. Launch Labs will merge private, public and academic sector expertise to strengthen the country's place in the digital revolution. More

French Move and Growth for Vision Critical

May 7 2010

Custom panels and research technology firm Vision Critical has relocated its French headquarters to accommodate staff numbers, which have quadrupled in the last 12 months and are set to expand further. More

New Research Firm to Focus on... New Businesses

May 6 2010

In the UK, market research industry veteran Chris Brookes has set up a new consultancy, specialising in conducting research for start-up businesses. More

New Kinetic Unit Looks into the Future

May 6 2010

Out-of-home (OoH) media agency Kinetic has formed a new think tank which will explore the impact of changing consumer behaviour, technology and data on the future of communications and commerce. More

Invoke Solutions Names New CEO

May 6 2010

US-based online qual specialist Invoke Solutions has appointed Basil Bennett as its new CEO, replacing Ben Cesare who left in March to work as a technology consultant in New England. More

New Products, Markets and Faces for PhoCusWright

May 5 2010

In the US, travel industry research specialist PhoCusWright Inc has initiated its largest expansion since the company was formed in 1994 - with the launch of an education and training division, and a new research subscription service, as well as the appointment of 12 new staff. More

comScore Hires Strengthen AsiaPac Offer

May 5 2010

Online audience measurement firm comScore has appointed four key executives in the Asia Pacific region, as part of a plan to introduce an 'on-the-ground' presence in Hong Kong, India and Australia. More

Nielsen Appoints Former AOL Insights Director

May 5 2010

In the UK, Nielsen has appointed AOL Europe's former Director of Insights and Sales Strategy Andrew Bradford, as a new member of its European online division. More

Truth Opens in New York

May 4 2010

UK-based insight consultancy Truth has opened its first overseas office, in New York, and appointed brand strategy expert Gayle Moberg to head the operation. More

Forrester Veteran Launches Customer Experience Firm

May 4 2010

Former Forrester exec Bruce Temkin has left to set up his own consultancy, the Temkin Group, which aims to help companies become more customer-centric. More

TNS Names New MD in Portugal

May 4 2010

TNS has appointed Fabrizio Giordano as Managing Director of its Portuguese office, supported by Teresa Veloso as Client Services Director. More

Gongos Appoints for New Financial Team

Apr 30 2010

US-based provider Gongos Research has added a fourth team to its Research Group. The eight-strong 'Financial & Diversified' team will be led by Katherine Ephlin will focus on a number of clients in the banking and financial services industries, including U.S. Bank and Visa. More

Former TNS Directors Open Hong Kong Agency

Apr 28 2010

In Hong Kong, two former TNS Directors have launched Radar Global, a new 'services only' agency which provides multi-country project management and data collection services across Asia Pacific and beyond. More

OLR Hires Royal Mail's Research Head for Top Role

Apr 28 2010

London-based Opinion Leader Research (OLR) has appointed Royal Mail's Head of Business Intelligence Sinã©ad Jefferies, to lead its research and insight business. She will take up the newly created post in early summer. More

Vision Critical Appoints UK MD

Apr 26 2010

Canada-based custom panels and interactive research firm Vision Critical has appointed Sally Campbell as Managing Director of its UK operation. More

Synovate Promotes for Top European Role

Apr 26 2010

Manfred Eberlein, currently Country Manager for Synovate Healthcare in Germany, has been named as the company's new 'Leader' for Western Europe. More

Nunwood Buys David Conway Consultancy

Apr 21 2010

Fast-growing UK-based agency Nunwood has acquired customer and employee research specialist The David Conway Consultancy, and appointed the firm's founder to its Board. Terms were not disclosed. More

ANOP to Close after 40 Years

Apr 21 2010

In Australia, veteran pollster Rod Cameron is closing his market research and polling firm ANOP Research Services, after nearly 40 years in business. More

Datascension Co-founder Opens New Firm

Apr 21 2010

Joey Harmon, the former COO and one of the founders of Datascension, has set up a new data collection firm called Harmon Research Group. More

Kantar Media Names New Client Chief

Apr 21 2010

In the US, WPP-owned Kantar Media North America - which provides insights, analyses and audience measurement services - has hired former Starcom MediaVest research chief Richard Fielding for the newly created post of Chief Client Officer. More

IMS Research Expands to Korea

Apr 21 2010

US electronics market research firm IMS Research has expanded its operations to Seoul, Korea, where it has appointed two analysts focused on the display, LED and consumer electronics market. More

Creston Revenue Dips

Apr 20 2010

UK-based insight and communications group Creston has reported a 4% decline in revenues for the year ended 31 March 2010, which it says is 'marginally ahead' of the Board's expectations. More

Photon Names New CEO in Australia

Apr 20 2010

In Australia, marketing services group Photon - which owns research agencies The Leading Edge and Jigsaw Strategic Research - has appointed former News Corporation executive Jeremy Philips as its new CEO. More

Synovate Hires Abraham to Head Public Sector

Apr 20 2010

In London, Synovate has named former ORC International Public Sector Head Richard Abraham as Head of its Public Sector, Charities and Transport industry sector team. More

MetrixLab Expands in US

Apr 20 2010

Netherlands-based online market research agency MetrixLab has strengthened its International Media and Advertising business unit by expanding into the US market. More

Former AAPOR President Dies

Apr 19 2010

James R. Beniger, a former President of AAPOR and author of the acclaimed study 'The Control Revolution', has died aged 63 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. More

Visual Sciences Co-founder Joins GSI Commerce

Apr 16 2010

In the US, interactive marketing solutions firm GSI Commerce has appointed WebSideStory co-founder Jim MacIntyre to lead its global e-commerce technology products and services. More

ODC Services Appoints for European Growth

Apr 16 2010

Munich-based online fieldwork specialist ODC Services has appointed former Lightspeed Research executive Tom Meyritz to drive its expansion in the UK market. More

Optimisa Brings Staff Together in London

Apr 15 2010

In the UK, the Optimisa group of research companies has moved to new London offices, ahead of the rebrand of its MR agencies Quaestor, Buckingham Research and AiA under the new name of Optimisa Research. More

MRA Names New Board Line-Up

Apr 14 2010

In the US, recently elected Marketing Research Association President Elisa Galloway has announced the line-up for the organisation's new Board. More

Synovate Promotes Miller to North America CEO

Apr 13 2010

Synovate has promoted Scott Miller to the post of North America CEO, responsible for its US and Canada business units, replacing Robert Skolnick who takes up the post of President of Industry Sectors North America. More

Market Probe Hires MD for India and Middle East/Africa

Apr 13 2010

US-based full service agency Market Probe has appointed former Tata Consulting executive Viraag Agnihotri as Managing Director of India and Middle East/Africa Operations. More

Hart Slated for Infogroup Top Job

Apr 12 2010

Former Dow Jones EVP Clare Hart is reportedly set to take over as Chief Executive Officer of Database giant and ORC parent Infogroup if the company's acquisition by CCMP Capital Advisors is approved. More

Yankee Earmarks $10m for Connectivity Research

Apr 7 2010

US technology specialist Yankee Group has raised $10m for the expansion of its research into the impact of global connectivity. The firm is also looking for a new CEO, following promotion of Emily Nagle Green to the post of Chairman. More

Cint Promotes Hughes for UK MD Role

Apr 7 2010

In the UK, sample marketplace firm Cint has promoted former Sales Director Stephen Hughes to the position of UK Managing Director. More

Medefield Names Leaders for France and Germany

Apr 1 2010

Online physician data collection specialist Medefield has appointed Anne-Beatrice Clidassou as Managing Director for its office in Lyon, France, and Gerald Wackert as MD in Hamburg, Germany. More

Ipsos Poland CEO Leaves after Just 9 Months

Mar 31 2010

Ipsos Poland has promoted Jacek Otffinowski to the position of CEO, succeeding Dinko Svetopetriæ who has left the firm to 'pursue alternative career plans' after just 9 months in the role. The firm has also promoted Steven Vogt to the role of Director. More

SiriusDecisions Expands to London

Mar 31 2010

US marketing research, data and advisory firm SiriusDecisions has opened an office in the UK, where it has transferred VP of Sales Georgie Donahue to take on responsibility for building the firm's client base in the EMEA region. More

Vision Critical Hires Product Innovation Director

Mar 30 2010

Canadian-based custom panel and technology firm Vision Critical has appointed former Kantar Worldpanel Director Steve Davis as Director of Product Innovation, as part of its strategy to invest in NPD, improvement and innovation. More

PluggedIN Appoints Managing Partner

Mar 30 2010

In the US, PluggedIN, which specializes in building online communities for market research and consumer insights, has appointed research veteran Mark Stapylton as Managing Partner, to help guide the strategic vision and direction of the company. More

Medefield Appoints for Senior Roles in US and UK

Mar 26 2010

Online physician data collection specialist Medefield has appointed Drew Seath as President of its US operation and Iain Findlay as MD of its London-based unit. More

The Leading Edge Revamps Sydney Team

Mar 25 2010

Australian insights consultancy The Leading Edge has restructured its Sydney-based business with the return of overseas executives, internal promotions and the appointment of a new senior specialist. More

Grass Roots Shuffles Measurement Team

Mar 25 2010

In the UK, mystery shopping and performance improvement firm Grass Roots has merged its Learning and Measurement units and made a series of appointments to support the new division. More

Shreeve Joins Harris Interactive

Mar 24 2010

Harris Interactive has appointed Peter Shreeve as Senior Consultant, UK Financial Services Research. He joins from Frost & Sullivan where he was Director of Customer Research and responsible for developing business across all units. More

Munro Companies Pool Analytics Talent

Mar 22 2010

Marketing services group Munro Global, the UK-based parent of five research firms, is launching an analytical division. Munro Analytics brings together people from across the group to provide 'plain talking, advanced analysis'. More

Aegis Raises Funds to Buy in China and US

Mar 19 2010

Aegis, Synovate's parent company, is raising funds through the issue of a convertible bond for c.£190m, which it plans to use to make acquisitions in the US and China. More

Dean Fighting on Two Fronts

Mar 18 2010

Former Infogroup CFO Stormy Dean says he is confident he will win his claim against the database giant, which fired him last year; and refutes charges brought against him in a new SEC civil lawsuit. More

German Brand Researchers Launch Mark Metrics

Mar 18 2010

In Germany, Thomas Andresen and Ulrich Hertfelder have launched Mark Metrics, a consultancy which will analyse how successful brands differ from unsuccessful brands. More

Former BMRB Exec Named UKOM General Manager

Mar 18 2010

UKOM - the UK Online Measurement Company - has appointed former BMRB researcher Jeremy Smythe as General Manager, replacing Peter Bowman who left the role in January. More

WorldOne Hires Former SSI MD for European Push

Mar 18 2010

In the UK, healthcare specialist WorldOne Research has appointed former SSI UK Joint MD Kim-Fredrik Schneider as Senior Vice President, to strengthen its European presence. More

Former Yahoo! Execs Lead New Data Firm

Mar 17 2010

In the US, three data specialists have launched nPario, a new firm offering data management and data mining products and services to improve clients' understanding of consumer intent. More

Hall & Partners Opens Pharma Unit

Mar 16 2010

Brand and communications research consultancy Hall & Partners has opened a new pharmaceutical division in Paris, headed by Clarissa Guengant Del Pup, who joins from Synovate Healthcare. More

Effective Measure Expands to South East Asia

Mar 16 2010

Digital audience metrics company Effective Measure has expanded into South East Asia with the opening of a hub in Bangkok, where it has appointed digital media specialist Russell Conrad to lead the business. More

New Healthcare Leader for Harris

Mar 15 2010

Harris Interactive has appointed Suhas Khanderia as its UK Head of Healthcare Research. More

New German MD for Voxco

Mar 12 2010

Research technology firm Voxco has appointed Juergen Hessdoerfer as MD of its German subsidiary Voxco GmbH. He will oversee Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Asia Pacific sales and operations. More

Chime Thrives Despite Poor Research Performance

Mar 10 2010

UK-based marketing services group Chime Communications Plc has reported its 'best results ever', with full-year profit up 14% to £18.8m; despite a continued 'very disappointing' performance by its research division, where only Facts International is said to have done well. More

E-Tabs Launches Report Outsourcing Option

Mar 10 2010

Research software firm E-Tabs is to offer outsourced report automation to clients. Under the brand name of Precision Reporting, the service consists of a team of ten skilled reporting executives, led by Jon Hackenbroch. More

Ambitious Launch for WebSideStory Founder

Mar 9 2010

Blaise Barrelet, founder of analytics pioneer WebSideStory, has announced the launch of a new business analytics company, Anametrix. Delivered as SaaS (Software as a Service), the firm's technology promises to enable client corporations to aggregate online, off-line, and external databases. More

Former Synovate Execs Form Turkish Firm

Mar 9 2010

In Turkey, three former Synovate Directors have formed strategic market research consultancy Sia Insight, based in Istanbul. More

Good News from Truth

Mar 9 2010

UK-based agency Truth has reported growth of 31% for the year ending March 2010, with turnover up to just over £5 million. The company says it expects to add at least ten to its headcount in 2010, and to launch a New York venture. More

UK Office for Internet Analyst MediaBadger

Mar 9 2010

Canadian research and social media intelligence firm MediaBadger has opened an office in west London, to co-ordinate all UK and European clients and projects. More

Majestic Reinforces China Operations

Mar 4 2010

Healthcare market research specialist Majestic MRSS has expanded its presence in China through the roll out of Focus Vision video-streaming facilities in Shanghai, and the addition of new team members. More

Opinion Leader Founders Leave to Start New Firm

Mar 3 2010

In the UK, Viki Cooke and Deborah Mattinson, the founders of Opinion Leader Research (OLR), have left parent company Chime to set up their own agency. More

Jackson Spells Out Her MRS Manifesto

Mar 3 2010

In London, Hall & Partners' Global CEO Vanella Jackson has outlined her plans for her new role as Chairman of the Market Research Society (MRS); pledging to strengthen ties between research, business and government. More

Aurora WDC Promotes for CEO Role

Mar 3 2010

In the US, competitive and market intelligence firm Aurora WDC has promoted Derek Johnson to the position of Chief Executive Officer, while his brother, founder Arik becomes Chairman. More

Market Probe Boosts Senior Team in Singapore

Mar 3 2010

In Singapore, full service agency Market Probe has appointed Roger Thomas as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Operations, and Saji Kumar as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific Operations. More

Former Synovate Leaders Launch PharmaGems

Mar 2 2010

In the UK, Synovate Healthcare's former CEO Michael Spedding and CFO Peter Chopra have launched a healthcare marketing services firm, which will invest in and partner with individuals and independent businesses to drive growth in profits and capital value. More

MRA Opens Voting for New Board

Mar 2 2010

In the US, MRA (the Marketing Research Association) has announced nine candidates for five positions on its Board of Directors, and opened the ballot. More

Simpson Carpenter Hires Former TNS-RI MD

Mar 2 2010

Wimbledon-based survey research consultancy Simpson Carpenter has appointed the former MD of TNS-RI's Business Services Division Mike Stevens, as Director of Telecommunications Research. More

Indian Panel Firm Launches

Mar 1 2010

In Chennai, India, Dexterity co-founder and 'serial entrepreneur' Pravin Shekar has launched krea, a specialist provider of online and off-line panels. More

Synovate Hires MD for Three Gulf States

Mar 1 2010

Clayton Buckley has joined Synovate as Managing Director for its offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran. More

International Growth for Nunwood

Feb 26 2010

Insight consultancy Nunwood is reporting a 50% increase in international revenue in the last year. Four new members have been added to its New York team in the past few months, to help support the 25 new clients and £2.6 million of new business the agency says it won in 2009. More

New Office, Hires for Growing MRops

Feb 25 2010

US market research data collection agency MRops has opened a new office in Minneapolis, headed by former TNS executives Joe Mann and Shannon Hazlett. More

YouGov CEO to Leave if Elected as Tory MP

Feb 22 2010

YouGov co-founder and CEO Nadhim Zahawi is preparing to step down from his role, after being selected to stand as the parliamentary candidate for the safe Conservative Party seat of Stratford-on-Avon in the forthcoming general election. More

ComRes Names New CEO

Feb 22 2010

British polling and research specialist ComRes has appointed former Barclays Bank India CEO Peter Harlock as its new Chief Executive Officer, and moved founder Andrew Hawkins to the position of Executive Chairman to enable him to focus on client growth. More

Media Square Non-exec Chairman to Step Down

Feb 22 2010

Roger Parry, the non-executive Chairman of UK-based marcoms group Media Square – which owns market research agency Illuminas – has announced plans to step down from the role, after the firm's AGM in July. More

Research Partnership Hires Pharma MR Veteran

Feb 19 2010

In London, pharma specialist The Research Partnership has appointed TNS Healthcare veteran David White as Director of Syndicated Services, to oversee the development and positioning of the firm's expanding portfolio of solutions. More

Nielsen Appoints for New Global FS Practice

Feb 11 2010

Nielsen has promoted Justin Garrett to the post of Greater China Head within its newly formed Global Financial Services Practice. Based in Hong Kong, his role also covers China and Taiwan. More

Official Launch for UKOM Online Media Currency

Feb 10 2010

UKOM - the UK Online Measurement Company - and Nielsen have officially launched the UKOM Audience Planning System (APS), by publishing inaugural data from the online audience measurement system. More

Mystery Shopping Association Elects New President

Feb 10 2010

In the US, the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) has elected Elaine Buxton as President of its Board of Directors. More

MarketTools Promotes for Chief Development Post

Feb 9 2010

Customer insight solutions specialist MarketTools has promoted Lynn Christensen to the position of Chief Development Officer, responsible for its software engineering, user experience, performance optimization, quality assurance and customer support teams. More

comScore Hires Tech Chief from AOL

Feb 5 2010

In the US, online measurement specialist comScore has appointed former AOL ad technology leader Chris Nicotra as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for overseeing software and data application engineering, and the infrastructure technology teams. More

Econsultancy Hires to Expand US Research Practice

Feb 5 2010

London-based Internet research and training firm Econsultancy has hired former Marketing Sherpa Research Director Stefan Tornquist, to lead the US expansion of its research and best practice programs. More

FieldWorks Hires Data Collection Specialist

Feb 5 2010

In the UK, data collection specialist Ray Lindley has joined FieldWorks as Commercial Development Manager. More

Forty Lose Jobs at Infogroup

Feb 3 2010

Database giant and ORC parent Infogroup has made 40 employees redundant as part of a companywide restructuring plan. More

E-Tabs to Open in New Zealand

Feb 2 2010

MR software firm E-Tabs is to open a New Zealand office in June, to meet 'increasing industry demands' for report automation and to better serve existing clients in Asia Pacific. More

BrainJuicer Hire Fuels Big Ambitions

Feb 1 2010

Fast growing UK-based online agency BrainJuicer has hired Alex Batchelor as Chief Operating Officer. Batchelor held brand and marketing leadership roles at Interbrand, Orange and Royal Mail and is the current Chairman of the Marketing Society. More

Andrew Irving Launches New Firm

Feb 1 2010

UK researcher Andrew Irving has launched a new qual-focused agency, AIMR, three years after selling his last company to Optimisa. More

Vittles to Nourish Research SMEs

Feb 1 2010

In Australia, public sector specialist and former TNS exec Paul Vittles is launching The Vittles Organisation, centred around training and development, and with the particular goal of working with small and medium-sized research firms. More

Ipsos Loyalty Hires Former Synovate R&D Leader

Jan 28 2010

Ipsos Loyalty - which focuses on helping companies improve business performance through customer satisfaction and relationship management - has appointed former Synovate executive Bruce Corner as a Senior Vice President with its US business. More

Mobile Intelligence Firm Names New CEO

Jan 27 2010

UK-based Business Logic Systems - which provides real-time customer intelligence for mobile network operators - has appointed Vodafone's former CMO Tim Yates as CEO, to lead the firm's global expansion. More

Kantar Integrates Media Units

Jan 26 2010

WPP-owned insight consultancy Kantar has re-branded the media assets of TNS, KMR Group and BMRB Media as Kantar Media. More

Vision Critical Relocates for Expanded UK Team

Jan 26 2010

Canadian-based custom panel and technology specialist Vision Critical has relocated its London office to accommodate its UK team, which has tripled in size in the last year. More

ORC International Opens Office in Scotland

Jan 26 2010

Infogroup-owned employee, customer and stakeholder market research consultancy ORC International has expanded to Scotland with the opening of a dedicated public services office in Edinburgh. More

Stormy Dean Sues Infogroup

Jan 25 2010

Former Infogroup CFO Stormy Dean is suing the ORC parent for about $1.15m for severance and bonuses he says the company refuses to pay him. More

Light Reading Opens in India, Hires Two

Jan 25 2010

Research-led media group Light Reading, which focuses on the comms market, has opened offices in Mumbai and New Delhi and appointed telecoms industry specialists Kailash Shirodkar and Gagandeep Kaur to drive sales and marketing and content in India. More

RI Veteran Opens Australian Analytics Firm

Jan 22 2010

In Australia, former Research International director Scott MacLean has founded Nulink Analytics, a consultancy providing both advanced data analysis and consultation on research design and interpretation. More

Former TNS Chief is New Ipsos France MD

Jan 21 2010

Ipsos has appointed Yannick Carriou as Managing Director, France, replacing Giorgio Caporusso who has joined confectionery manufacturer Ferrero in Italy. More

MRA Names Interim CEO

Jan 21 2010

In the US, the Marketing Research Association (MRA) has appointed Chief Operations Officer Kristen Darby as Interim CEO, until it has sourced a permanent replacement for Larry Brownell, who leaves at the end of the month. More

Harris Appoints Global Brand and Comms Head

Jan 21 2010

In the US, Harris Interactive has hired industry veteran Jeni Lee Chapman as Executive Vice President, Global Brand and Communication Consulting. More

Burke's President & CEO Retires After 28 Years

Jan 20 2010

In the US, Dr Michael Baumgardner, the President & CEO of full service marketing research firm Burke, Inc., is to retire from the firm in October, after more than 28 years of service. He will be replaced by current President Jeff Miller. More

AlphaDetail Co-Founder Named President & CEO

Jan 19 2010

In the US, the Board of Directors of pharma market research specialist AlphaDetail has appointed co-founder Rishi Varma as President and CEO. More

Decision Resources Appoints for Restructure

Jan 14 2010

US pharma and healthcare research firm Decision Resources has restructured into two segments - Biopharma and Medical Technology - and made a number of promotions accordingly. More

Leading Edge Appoints UK Managing Partner

Jan 14 2010

Firefly Research founder Simon McDonald has joined Australian agency The Leading Edge (TLE) as Managing Partner of its UK office. More

New US President for The Research Partnership

Jan 13 2010

Global pharma market research specialist The Research Partnership has appointed industry veteran Harriet Kozak as US President, tasked with developing and strengthening the business across the country. More

comScore Hires AOL Veteran for New Product Role

Jan 13 2010

Online measurement firm comScore has appointed former AOL product specialist Eric Bosco for its new role of Chief Product Officer, to help drive the global development of syndicated products and services. More

New Firm to Advise MR providers

Jan 12 2010

In New York, former Harris Interactive exec Kyle Karnes has set up a consultancy to help market research agencies with their growth strategies, and advise them on merger and acquisition activity. More

TNS-BMRB Opens Social and Political Unit

Jan 11 2010

In the UK, TNS-BMRB has launched another new division, the Social & Political Attitudes Unit (SPA), which will focus on tracking social and political trends. More

Brand Research Firm Launches in London

Jan 8 2010

Four former Drummond Madell and GfK researchers have launched a specialist brand strategy, innovation and communications research agency in central London. More

Reid (No Relation) is New Vision Critical MD

Jan 6 2010

Canadian-based custom panel and technology specialist Vision Critical has appointed former GfK Director Andrew Iain Reid as Managing Director of Corporate Development. More

MRA Names Officers and Candidates

Jan 5 2010

US professional body MRA (the Marketing Research Association) has announced the nominations for its 2010-2011 Board of Directors, and confirmed Elisa Galloway of Galloway Research Service as President for the year. More

Synovate Names Custom Healthcare Head

Jan 4 2010

In the UK, Synovate Healthcare has appointed Steve Lowery as Group Head, Custom Healthcare. More

Launch of MindQuest Surveys

Dec 22 2009

In the US, former Millard Group researcher Barbara Jackson has set up her own full service agency, offering clients help in understanding their customers, patients and employees. More

TNS Gallup Lithuania Closes, Employees Form New Firm

Dec 21 2009

TNS Gallup shareholders have decided to liquidate the company in Lithuania following 'very poor' financial results. Its former employees have already launched a new market research firm, with a focus on economic, demographic and social changes in Lithuanian society. More

TNS-BMRB Launches New Division

Dec 18 2009

TNS-BMRB has announced the launch of its first new division, 'The Communications Research Centre', a UK-based specialist team dedicated to communications research for the public sector. More

Chilean Growth for KPO Firm

Dec 18 2009

KPO provider Evalueserve is expanding its operations in Chile. The company, which first opened in the country in 2006, says the expansion will meet current and anticipated customer demand as part of its global strategy. More

Noonan Leaves SPSS Following IBM Buy

Dec 17 2009

Jack Noonan, the CEO of MR software firm SPSS, has been replaced by IBM veteran Deepak Advani, following the firm's acquisition. More

FreshMinds Research Doubles Office Space

Dec 17 2009

In London, FreshMinds Research has doubled the size of its Holborn office, to provide space for its growing team of research consultants. More

IAB Appoints Former NORAS Chief

Dec 16 2009

In the UK, digital marketing trade association The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has appointed NORAS founder Tim Elkington as Head of Research, in advance of the January launch of the country's first web measurement currency. More

nurago Names Hummerston as New UK MD

Dec 16 2009

In the UK, research technology provider nurago has appointed former TNS Global Interactive MD Arno Hummerston for the new post of Managing Director, responsible for its international expansion strategy, as well as developing new products and business divisions. More

Public Protection Projects Win MRS Awards

Dec 15 2009

Two projects aimed at protecting the public were among those taking the trophies at the Market Research Society (MRS) Research Awards 2009, held in London last night. More

BskyB Exec is New AURA Chair

Dec 11 2009

Danny Russell, Marketing Strategy Director at BskyB, is the new Chair of UK research client organisation AURA. More

Synovate Hires, Promotes for Indian BC Team

Dec 9 2009

Synovate has announced a new leadership structure for its Indian-based Business Consulting (BC) arm, which will now be headed up by Karthik Ramamurthy, previously responsible for the Mumbai business. More

Australian MR Leader Joins Vision Critical

Dec 7 2009

Custom panel firm Vision Critical has announced the hiring of former Colmar Brunton MD and current AMSRS President Peter Harris as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. More

Cint Moves Sales HQ, Promotes Thornton

Dec 4 2009

Sample marketplace firm Cint is moving its global sales headquarters to the UK, and has promoted UK MD Richard Thornton to the role of Global Sales Director. More

Hilton Marketer Joins BDRC

Dec 1 2009

London-based market research agency BDRC has appointed former Hilton International marketer Jude Bissert as Client Services Director of its Hotels & Hospitality team. More

Hoppenstedt Buys RAAD Research

Nov 18 2009

In Germany, business information firm Hoppenstedt has acquired IT market research and analysis specialist RAAD Research. Terms were not disclosed. More

Fine Launches Australia Online Research

Nov 16 2009

In Australia, industry veteran Brian Fine has today launched his own online panel and sample firm 'Australia Online Research' (AOR). More

GH Korea Joins Harris Interactive Global Partner Network

Nov 16 2009

Market research and consulting firm GH Korea (formerly Global Research Institute) has become the newest member of the Harris Interactive Global Partner Network. More

Former Accenture President Joins Nunwood

Nov 6 2009

UK-based global insight consultancy Nunwood has appointed James Walker, former global President of Accenture Marketing Sciences as Chief Strategy and Development Officer. More

IMS Health to be Sold for $5.2bn

Nov 5 2009

Pharmaceutical research giant IMS Health has agreed to be sold to private equity firm TPG Capital and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for $5.2bn. More

The Modellers Name New President and COO

Nov 4 2009

US market research and advanced analytics firm The Modellers has named former Harris Interactive executive Mark Wirthlin as President and Chief Operating Officer. More

Kadence MD Elected MRS Singapore President

Nov 2 2009

Piers Lee, Managing Director of Kadence International in Singapore, has been elected as the new President of the Market Research Society of Singapore (MRSS). More

comScore Plans 8% Job Cuts Despite Growth

Oct 30 2009

comScore has announced financial results for the third quarter of 2009, with revenue up 4% year-on-year to $31.9m. However, it also plans a 'realignment of resources' which is expected to see its headcount fall by 8%. More

comScore Buys into Latin America

Oct 30 2009

Online audience specialist comScore has agreed to acquire Santiago, Chile-based web measurement firm Certifica, expanding its Latin American footprint and positioning it for further growth there. More

Ciao Surveys MD Departs

Oct 30 2009

In Germany, Ciao Surveys Managing Director Alberto Abisso is leaving after five years, following Toluna's acquisition of Ciao's parent company Greenfield Online. More

Synovate Shuffles AsiaPac Management Team

Oct 29 2009

Synovate has promoted Mike Cassidy to the position of Managing Director of its Australian business, and Brent Stewart to the newly created global role of CEO Strategic Units. More

InfoGroup Fires EVP Stormy Dean

Oct 27 2009

ORC parent and database giant InfoGroup has fired one of its top executives, EVP and General Manager Stormy Dean, a fourteen year veteran of the company. More

ANZ Consultancy Targets Research Providers

Oct 26 2009

Nielsen veterans David McCallum and Alastair Gordon have launched a new consultancy in Sydney, Australia and Wellington, New Zealand, to help agencies maximize their performance and clients optimise their research spend. More

Riddell Leaves KantarHealth, Cooke Becomes Global CEO

Oct 26 2009

In the US, KantarHealth Joint CEO Elaine Riddell has decided to leave the company to 'pursue other opportunities': Joint CEO Lynnette Cooke assumes sole global CEO responsibilities with immediate effect. More

Ipsos Markinor Names New CEO

Oct 26 2009

In South Africa, former Synovate Director Ian Jeffrey has joined Ipsos Markinor as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Shirley Benney who has taken up the post of Chief Operating Officer. More

e-Rewards and Research Now Agree Terms

Oct 23 2009

Less than two days after it was announced that e-Rewards was considering buying online panel specialist Research Now, the firms have agreed on the terms of a cash acquisition, which values Research Now at around £85.1m. More

Harris Interactive Asia President to Depart

Oct 23 2009

Harris Interactive's Asia President Anthony Venus has decided to leave the firm in mid-November. He will re-locate from Hong Kong to Sydney, where he plans to pursue a career in private equity. More

Globalpark Hires Former Toluna MD

Oct 21 2009

Online panel management supplier Globalpark has appointed Toluna's former MD for Germany, Boris von Heeson as Managing Director for Enterprise Feedback Solutions. More

REvolution Gets $9m, Hires SPSS Founder as CEO

Oct 20 2009

Norman Nie, the founder of analytics giant SPSS, has been named CEO of statistical computing language specialist REvolution Computing. The firm has also received $9m funding from investment firms Bridge Venture Partners and Intel Capital. More

Hall & Partners, Open Mind in Australian JV

Oct 16 2009

Brand and communications research specialist Hall & Partners has teamed up with the Open Mind Group to launch a joint venture in Australia, headed by former Research International (RI) Exec Louise McCann who will be based in Sydney. More

Online Research Pair Scoop Top AIM Awards

Oct 16 2009

Online data collection featured heavily in this year's London Stock Exchange AIM Awards, with Toluna and Research Now both taking major trophies at last night's award ceremony. More

Research Now Names New AsiaPac MD

Oct 14 2009

In Sydney, Australia, online fieldwork and panel specialist Research Now has announced the appointment of Martin Filz as Managing Director, Asia Pacific from 1 November, replacing Jason Buchanan who is leaving to 'explore a new business venture'. More

Finn Raben is New ESOMAR Director General

Oct 13 2009

In Amsterdam, global MR organisation ESOMAR has appointed market research veteran Finn Raben as its new Director General. More

UKOM Appoints RAB Founder as Chairman

Oct 13 2009

UKOM - the UK online measurement body - has appointed Douglas McArthur, founder and former CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), as its new Chairman, as it prepares for the January 2010 launch of the country's first web measurement currency. More

UK Merger Today for TNS and RI

Oct 12 2009

Today sees the official merger of TNS' UK Custom Division and Research International UK to become TNS Research International UK; and the merger of TNS Custom's UK Social sector with BMRB's social research team to become TNS-BMRB. More

Booth Joins B2B Specialist Circle

Oct 12 2009

Growing UK B2B firm Circle Research has appointed former MDL Director and Partner Andy Booth as Client Director. More

MetrixLab Hires Leader for Innovation Unit

Oct 8 2009

In The Netherlands, online market research agency MetrixLab has appointed former Research International VP Alexander Kleijngeld to spearhead the international expansion of its NPD & Innovation unit. More

Former Synovate Exec Builds New Firm

Oct 7 2009

In Germany, former Synovate Director Lenard Goedeke is about to open LeGo Research, a new consultancy which will supply customer management, brand and communications, and price and product research, primarily to clients in the financial services sector. More

Launched Today: MR Trends, Technologies and Techniques

Oct 6 2009

The biggest new MrWeb section in nine years opens today with launch articles from five research luminaries. 'MRT' is an online home for custom panel builders, mobile researchers, data miners, neuromarketers and many others at the leading edge of what we broadly define as 'MR'. More

Lightspeed Names Panel Expert as New COO

Oct 6 2009

Former Ipsos operations head Efrain Ribeiro has joined online panel specialist Lightspeed Research as Chief Operating Officer, based in the US and responsible for global online operations. More

Norman to Lead Optimisa MR Firms

Oct 5 2009

Marketing services group Optimisa has appointed former Synovate UK boss Michelle Norman as CEO of its market research businesses, which include Quaestor, Andrew Irving Associates and Buckingham Research. More

...as Wiseman Joins Verve

Oct 5 2009

Andrew Wiseman is leaving UK-based group Optimisa Research to join customer panel specialist Verve, and will establish a Leeds office for the company. More

Pajot is New IMS Vice Chair

Oct 5 2009

Pharma market research giant IMS Health has appointed Gilles Pajot in the new position of Vice Chairman. Previously the company's COO, he continues to report to Chairman and CEO David R. Carlucci. More

GfK Launches JV in Japan and Buys in Peru

Oct 1 2009

GfK has expanded its custom research network with the launch of a joint venture in Japan and the acquisition of a majority stake of Conecta Asociados S.A.C. in Peru. More

SSI Opens in Mexico

Sep 29 2009

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has announced the opening of an office in Mexico City, servicing clients conducting online and telephone research throughoutout Latin America. More

Cambiar Opens Marketing Practice

Sep 22 2009

US-based Cambiar - the management consultancy dedicated to the market research industry - has opened a Marketing and Product Consulting Practice, to help companies position and market themselves and their product portfolios. More

Synovate Hires UK Community Panels Head

Sep 22 2009

In London, Synovate has hired Marc Chester for the newly created role of Community Panels Director. More

Lightspeed Names New EMEA CEO

Sep 22 2009

Online panel specialist Lightspeed Research has promoted Andrew Cayton to the post of Chief Executive Officer of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business. More

Krajicek Moves Up to MD, GfK Technology

Sep 22 2009

In New Jersey, GfK Custom Research North America has promoted David Krajicek to Managing Director, GfK Technology. More

Phorm Slashes First Half Loss

Sep 21 2009

Behavioural ad targeting company Phorm has reported a $15m pre-tax loss for the first half of the year; down from $25.6m in the same period last year. Separately, Chief Technology Officer Stratis Scleparis has announced he is leaving the firm. More

Change at the Top for RS Consulting

Sep 18 2009

MR and consulting group Cello has appointed a new senior management team to lead its subsidiary RS Consulting. Jane Shirley adds the role of Chairwoman of RS to her existing responsibilities as CEO of Cello Research and joint MD of Insight, while RS's Group MD Neil Swann is leaving. More

AMR Founder Fine Moves On

Sep 17 2009

In Sydney, Australia, AMR research founder Brian Fine is to leave his job in November. Fine started the company, now part of marketing content and services firm STW Group, 25 years ago. More

Follett Takes Top Job at Authentic Response

Sep 16 2009

Sampling and data collection provider Authentic Response has hired former SSI leader Jim Follett as its Chief Executive Officer, to replace Matt Blumberg as CEO; and has announced the closing of a funding series. More

FreshMinds Forms Communities Division

Sep 15 2009

FreshMinds Research has announced the formation of a distinct Research Communities and Panels division, and the arrival of James Turner, formerly Head of Research at BT, to lead it. More

New Acxiom CEO Stresses Insight

Sep 15 2009

Marketing services firm Acxiom Corporation has hired Stephen Whyte as its CEO for Europe. A former CEO of McCann Erickson London, Whyte has underlined his belief that 'The future of marketing lies with analytics-driven insight'. More

Verve Launches Down Under

Sep 14 2009

High profile UK-based start-up Verve is already opening its first overseas offices, in Sydney, Australia - and will launch customer advisory panels and online brand communities in Australia and New Zealand. More

New North American MD for GfK

Sep 11 2009

GfK Custom Research North America has announced the appointment of Kimberly Bastoni as Group MD for Marketing, Business Development, and Global Key Account Management. More

Beath Joins ESRC

Sep 7 2009

Professor John Beath has been appointed to the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the UK's largest organisation for funding research on economic and social issues. He takes up the post for a period of three years. More

JRA Hires Former Harris Business Researcher

Sep 7 2009

In the UK, Nottingham-based JRA Research has appointed former Harris Interactive executive David Hassall as Head of Business Research. More

Dapresy Hires Brogren for Survey Tool Push

Sep 4 2009

In Sweden, market research technology firm Dapresy has appointed former GfK NOP executive Anders Brogren as a Senior Advisor, to support the development and promotion of its Survey Manager Software-as-a-Service tool. More

Ugam Expands US Presence

Sep 3 2009

India-based market research outsourcing firm Ugam Research Solutions has increased its US client service and project management capabilities with ten new staff appointments. More

Transatlantic Link for Brand and Comms Researchers

Sep 3 2009

New York-headquartered MSW - previously McCollum Spielman Worldwide - has partnered with UK-based Insight Engineers to introduce its brand and communications research approaches across Europe. More

US Director for The Research Partnership

Sep 3 2009

Healthcare and pharma MR agency The Research Partnership has appointed industry specialist Dr Chris Gaj as Director of its US operations, based in Philadelphia. More

medeConnect Appoints for Restructure

Sep 2 2009

In the UK, medeConnect Healthcare Insight, the market research division of Doctors.net.uk, has adopted an account team structure and appointed Nicky Richards and Neil Reynolds to head the two new teams. More

Research Recruitment Firm Bought Out

Aug 28 2009

London-based specialist MR recruiter Soho Search has been bought out by Frankie Wootton-Kelly, formerly an Associate Director of the company, for an undisclosed sum. More

Media Gurus to Drive Rentrak Video Research

Aug 27 2009

In the US, multi-screen media measurement firm Rentrak has appointed Bruce Goerlich as Chief Research Officer and Dr Michael Vinson as Vice President of Statistical Sciences and Analytics. The new positions have been created to push the development of video ad research products. More

Synovate Hires for Asian Consulting and MMA Units

Aug 25 2009

Synovate has appointed Erik Hellquist as Head of Synovate Business Consulting in Hong Kong and Satoshi Ayukawa as Business Development Manager of its Marketing Management Analytics (MMA) unit in Tokyo. More

Cognizant Expands Phoenix Presence

Aug 17 2009

IT and BPO (business process outsourcing) firm Cognizant is expanding its Phoenix-based delivery center to include BPO services, and is planning to hire more than 100 members of staff there over the next 12 months. More

Kantar Adds Leaders for Latin America

Aug 12 2009

WPP's insight arm Kantar has appointed Marita Carballo as President for Latam (Latin America) and Fiona Keyte as Global Account Director for client, Procter & Gamble (P&G), in a move designed to strengthen the firm's client relationships and regional capability in Latin and South America. More

Verve Hires Former iD Factor Execs

Aug 10 2009

In the UK, panel and online community specialist Verve continues to expand with the appointment of two former iD Factor execs. Amyas Peto joins as UK Operations Director and Paul Ferreira as Technical Design Manager. More

Rapid Growth for Vision Critical

Aug 7 2009

Canadian-based custom panels and communities specialist Vision Critical has announced a 75% increase in first-half gross revenue, versus the same period in 2008. More

MS&L Claims New Approach to Healthcare Consulting

Aug 5 2009

In the US, communications firm Manning Selvage & Lee (MS&L) has launched a new approach, which combines proprietary healthcare consulting tools with a team of senior advisors in healthcare, and other key areas. More

infoGroup Appoints New Board Chairman

Aug 3 2009

ORC parent and database giant infoGroup has named Roger Siboni as its new Chairman of the Board, replacing Bernard Reznicek who took up the position last year. More

Ipsos-MORI Gives Unpaid Leave Option

Jul 28 2009

In the UK, Ipsos-MORI has sounded out employees about the possibility of taking two weeks of voluntary unpaid leave later in the year. More

UK Firm Boosts Analytics Offer

Jul 28 2009

UK consultancy McCallum Layton has appointed a Head of Analytics, reflecting the growing importance of the area in the firm. Dr Angela Karlsberg is promoted to the role, having joined the company in 2007. More

French Office for e-Rewards

Jul 27 2009

Dallas, Texas-based online panel firm e-Rewards, Inc. has opened an office in Paris, France, to serve its growing European client base. Sales Managers Katia Levy and Virginie Le Rat join the firm in the new location. More

Senior UK Hire for Harris

Jul 24 2009

Harris Interactive has hired Edward Chatham for the newly created position of UK Sales and Marketing Director. More

IMS Health to Slash Headcount as Profit Falls

Jul 23 2009

Pharma market research giant IMS Health has reported a 19% drop in Q2 profit to $62.9m from $77.7m a year earlier. Accordingly, the firm is planning to shed a total of 850 staff, or 11% of its global workforce. More

Business Logic Solutions Opens in Malaysia

Jul 23 2009

Customer behavioural data specialist Business Logic Solutions has opened a solution centre in Malaysia, in a bid to better serve mobile operators in the Asia Pacific region. More

Feature: Recruitment and Pay in UK Research, 2006-9

Jul 22 2009

MrWeb's first detailed job and salary stats for three years show an industry interrupted in the midst of growth: client side numbers falling but salaries staying strong; struggles for SREs; and rude awakenings for Directors - but not yet ADs. More

Revenue Up 40% at Kadence UK

Jul 22 2009

B2B specialist Kadence International has reported a 40% climb in UK revenue to £4m during the financial year 2008-09. More

Change at the Top for Sri Lanka's LMRB

Jul 20 2009

Preeti Reddy will replace Tissa de Alwis at the head of the Kantar-owned Lanka Market Research Bureau (LMRB) at the end of July. More

Abt Names New President and CEO

Jul 17 2009

US-based healthcare and government researcher Abt Associates has promoted Kathleen Flanagan to the position of President and CEO, succeeding Wendell Knox who is to retire from the post he has held for the past 17 years. More

Another 10k for MrWeb

Jul 17 2009

Having passed its ten thousandth news story in May, MrWeb registered its 10,000th jobseeker at the beginning of this month. More

Study Probes Role of Finance in the Economy

Jul 14 2009

The Open University (OU) has been awarded €1.49m by the European Commission to co-ordinate a new research project to examine the link between the financial sector and the real economy across Europe. More

Kantar Health Names China Leaders

Jul 14 2009

Kantar Health has hired Scott Davies as General Manager of China, to direct the group's growth strategy in the region. Kelly Wong has also been appointed as Business Leader and Head of Research, China. More

Euro RSCG Discovery Hires New MD

Jul 14 2009

Euro RSCG Discovery - the data analytics and behavioral marketing arm of marketing services agency Euro RSCG Worldwide - has appointed industry veteran Jatinder Singh as Managing Director. More

SK&A Launches Agency Service Team

Jul 10 2009

US healthcare information and research firm SK&A has opened a new division to meet the needs of health care and pharmaceutical agencies. Account Manager Andrew Stanton and newly hired Account Executive Monica Browka will head up the division. More

TNS Infratest Makes Job Cuts

Jul 9 2009

In Germany, the TNS Infratest Group - which includes TNS Emnid - has announced that it is to shed 35 staff positions at its Bielefeld site. While 20 employees have been made redundant, 15 others have been offered jobs in the firm's Hamburg office. More

Kadence Names New MD in Malaysia

Jul 9 2009

B2B specialist Kadence has appointed former Nielsen Director Benjamin Webb as Managing Director of its operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More

panelbiz Hires MD while CEO Broadens Horizons

Jul 8 2009

In Germany, Miriam Keilbach has joined online panel firm panelbiz as Managing Director, while the firm's CEO Oliver Weyergraf has taken on the additional role of CEO of online rental marketplace Erento. More

Former IMS Health CEO Louis-Dreyfus Dies

Jul 7 2009

Robert Louis-Dreyfus, former CEO of pharma MR giant IMS Health and the main shareholder in French soccer team Olympique Marseille, has died at the age of 63 after a long battle with leukaemia. More

Possible Job Cuts, Unpaid Leave for TNS UK

Jul 6 2009

In the UK, TNS has told 'a small number of employees' in its Custom division that their jobs are at risk, and has made a more general request to employees to take a fortnight's unpaid leave during the second half of 2009, as it tries to avoid further cuts. More

IMS Health Hires Privacy Head

Jul 6 2009

US healthcare market intelligence provider IMS Health has appointed Kimberly Gray as Chief Privacy Officer for the Americas, to direct all privacy-related activities for the US, Canada and Latin America. More

Ipsos MORI Opens Research Methods Centre

Jul 3 2009

In the UK, Ipsos MORI has opened the Research Methods Centre (RMC), billed as a hub of expertise in sampling, survey methodology and advanced data analysis. More

Kantar to Merge TNS 6th Dimension into Lightspeed

Jul 1 2009

WPP's insight division Kantar is to merge Lightspeed Research's online panel business with the TNS 6th Dimension network of online managed access panels. More

Stock Succeeds Wiltse at Head of Vovici

Jul 1 2009

US survey software firm Vovici has appointed Greg Stock as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dean Wiltse who has held the role since 2005. More

TORA Opens New Qual Agency

Jun 30 2009

In the UK, The Oxford Research Agency (TORA) has launched a qual operation called Mimosa, which it says will address clients' needs for joined-up qual/quant thinking in the FMCG, retail and shopper insight, customer satisfaction and OTC sectors. More

Mackay Becomes Mr Sample

Jun 29 2009

UK-based fieldwork specialist John Mackay has launched his own international B2B and consumer sampling agency, Mr Sample. More

Smye Holland Opens in... Holland

Jun 29 2009

Peterborough, UK-based marketing and PR consultancy Smye Holland Associates has opened an office in The Netherlands, with the aim of helping clients with their export marketing. More

e-marketing Firm Grows into New Office

Jun 26 2009

Growing e-marketing specialist CreatorMail has moved its London offices from Russell Square to Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, as its data and analysis team grows with the arrival of execs from Experian and Tree, alongisde expansion for its eCRM, online and business solutions systems. More

Obituary: Alec Gallup, Co-Chairman of Gallup

Jun 25 2009

Alec Gallup, who previously served as Co-Chairman of the Gallup Organization, has died at home of a heart ailment at the age of 81. More

New Cambiar Practice to 'Transform' Research Depts

Jun 25 2009

US-based Cambiar - the management consultancy dedicated to the market research industry - has opened a new practice dedicated to helping research departments in major organizations achieve relevance and impact. More

Change at the Top for GfK NOP

Jun 23 2009

In the UK, Phyllis Macfarlane has taken on the new role of Chairman of GfK NOP, while Richard Jameson steps up to her previous position as Managing Director, and joins the global Board of GfK Custom Research. More

InSites Opens in London and Geneva

Jun 18 2009

Online market research agency InSites Consulting, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, will be opening offices in London, UK and Geneva, Switzerland in July. More

Obituary: Norman Glass, CEO of NatCen

Jun 18 2009

In the UK, Norman Glass, the CEO of social and academic institute the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), died at home last Saturday, following several months of illness. He is survived by his wife Marie-Anne and their two children Jerome and Sophie. More

Australian Agency Launched

Jun 15 2009

In Sydney, research veterans Alex Sweeney and Alasdair Johnston have formed Clarity Strategic Research, a new agency offering qual and quant research services to the financial, B2B, telecoms, retail, FMCG and media sectors. More

Corner Leaves TNS for P\S\L MD Role

Jun 15 2009

P\S\L Research has appointed Christine Corner as Group Managing Director for its London operation, leading the London-based business units and research team. She joins from TNS Healthcare where she was Head of Client Service. More

Display Industry Pioneers Open Research Firm

Jun 11 2009

In the US, father and son team Barry and Ross Young have set up Young Market Research (YMR), which will provide marketing intelligence and consulting in the solar, solid-state lighting and display industries. The two are the founders of DisplaySearch and the OLED Association. More

Bond Leaves RI for Incite

Jun 11 2009

UK consultancy Incite has appointed former Research International (RI) Chairman Julian Bond as a Director. More

Day Takes Top Job at Lightspeed

Jun 9 2009

David Day will become Global CEO of Kantar-owned online panel specialist Lightspeed Research, following the departure of Anne Hedde, who is leaving to pursue a different role with a competitor. More

Research Pacific Enhances Asian Ops

Jun 2 2009

The Research Pacific Group has opened a Consumer Insights studio in Tokyo and moved its Korean operation to new offices in Seoul. The firm has also created a new Language Services Unit at its HQ in Singapore. More

Egyptian Office for Mercator XXI

Jun 1 2009

International business development consultancy Mercator XXI, launched only last month in the US, has appointed Hesham Wahby to expand its operations into the Middle East, from a base in Cairo. More

Blackbox Hires Qual Research Head

May 29 2009

In Singapore, consumer and B2B specialist Blackbox Research has appointed Jerry Clode as Regional Qualitative Insights Director. More

Dexterity CEO Moves to Ohio

May 28 2009

Research outsourcing and analytics firm Dexterity has made its Columbus, OH office the US hub to service clients in North America, and moved CEO Palanivel Kuppusamy there from its Indian facilities, where he has been based for the last ten years. More

Telegraph Opens New Research Unit

May 27 2009

In the UK, Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has created a new research department, to identify opportunities in existing and emerging markets, as well as analyse the challenges facing the business and industry as a whole. More

Coca Cola Exec to Co-Chair ARF's Online Initiative

May 27 2009

In the US, Coca-Cola veteran Stan Sthanunathan is to lead the Online Research Quality Council (ORQC) established by the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF). He takes over from Kim Dedeker, who recently left Procter & Gamble to join Kantar. More

New Pharma Agency Offers Patient-Centric Approach

May 27 2009

In the UK, a group of entrepreneurs has launched a research agency, Innovate Solutions. The founders believe observational data in increasingly important to pharmaceutical companies, as well as to patients as consumers of healthcare. More

WPP Shareholders Oppose Bonus Scheme

May 26 2009

Shareholders at marcoms giant WPP are opposing a scheme which could result in CEO Sir Martin Sorrell receiving up to £59.7m ($95m) worth of free shares during the next five years. More

Verve Advisors to Speed International Growth

May 21 2009

New UK technology, telecoms and media research provider Verve has appointed three to its Advisory Board. Professor Patrick (Paddy) Barwise, Gareth Firth and David Packford are all cash investors and shareholders in the company. More

Ben Page Takes the Helm at Ipsos MORI

May 19 2009

Ben Page is set to become the new Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI in the UK and Ireland, replacing Mike Everett who takes on a new global role on the Group Management Board. More

Cint Opens German Office

May 18 2009

Online panel marketplace provider Cint is opening a German office in Berlin. German CEO Michael Henrich will manage the office and will take responsibility for customer development and support in all German speaking countries, including Austria and Switzerland. More

GfK to Cut Salaries and Jobs

May 15 2009

For the first three months of the year, GfK's sales slipped 1.3% from €268.1m in Q1 2008 to €264.7m. In order to absorb further 'crisis-related losses' the firm has announced measures to reduce personnel costs including short-time work, hiring freezes, salary cuts and redundancies. More

UK's MDL Research Group to Close

May 14 2009

UK-based business intelligence specialist MDL Research Group is to go into voluntary liquidation at the end of this month, after 30 years of trading. More

2CV Appoints Leaders for Global Push

May 13 2009

In the UK, 2CV has appointed Doug Edmonds, former Head of Numbers, to the position of UK MD, and Tim Blandford as Global Chief Operating Officer. More

Synovate Names New UK Ops Director

May 12 2009

In the UK, Synovate has appointed former GfK Director Yusuf Ramadan as Operations Director for its UK operations. More

Optimisa CEO Steps Down

May 11 2009

Simon Dannatt, CEO of UK market research group Optimisa, has stepped down from his role to focus on key consulting clients and on business in the US. He is replaced by Non-Executive Chairman Ron Littleboy, and will remain an Executive Director until the end of October. More

Harris Hires UK and European MD

May 11 2009

In the UK, Harris Interactive has appointed Robert Salvoni as UK and European Managing Director, replacing George Terhanian who took up the post of President of Global Solutions earlier this year. More

New US Consultancy Offers Global Projection

May 7 2009

In the US, IBM veteran Christopher Caine has launched Mercator XXI, which will help clients export their success globally. As well as market access and market research, the new firm offers advice on government relations and public policy. More

P&G's Dedeker to Take New Kantar Quality Role

May 6 2009

Procter & Gamble veteran Kim Dedeker is joining WPP's insight and consultancy division Kantar in a new role as Chair, Americas, where she will focus on the group's global research quality initiatives. More

GQRR Opens in Argentina

May 6 2009

US opinion research and strategic advice firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (GQRR) has opened an office in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More

WPP to Shed 6% of Workforce

May 5 2009

Marcoms giant WPP, which eliminated 3,600 positions in Q1, is planning to make 6% of its global workforce redundant resulting in the loss of 7,200 posts in all this year. More

Language Logic Names New CEO

May 1 2009

US translation and transcription technology firm Language Logic has appointed Dean Kotchka as President and CEO. He succeeds Richard Thoman, who takes up the post of Chairman of the Operating Committee. More

Ipsos Strengthens Board of Directors

May 1 2009

Ipsos' shareholders have approved the appointment of five new Board Directors, including Pierre Le Manh who is Global CEO of Ipsos Marketing and Chairman of the CEEA and MENA regions. More

Unboxed Consulting Opens in Dubai

Apr 29 2009

In Dubai, market research consultant Dipen Mehta has launched Unboxed Consulting, to provide specialised research services for clients in the region. More

MRops Opens London Office

Apr 28 2009

US market research data collection agency MRops has expanded into Europe with the opening of an office in London. More

ARF Forms Online Research Committee

Apr 24 2009

In the US, the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has formed a new industry solutions committee tasked with increasing transparency and improving understanding of online research quality issues. More

Verve Continues to Grow London Team

Apr 22 2009

In the UK, new technology, telecoms and media research provider Verve has expanded its London team with three senior appointments. More

UK Research Recruiter Launches

Apr 22 2009

Former market researcher and specialist MR recruiter Fiona Warren has launched Snapdragon Research Recruitment, a new consultancy focusing on social and market research roles, both client and agency side. More

SurveyMonkey Swings Investment Deal

Apr 21 2009

In the US, online DIY survey tools firm SurveyMonkey has received a major round of funding from a group of investors who have acquired a majority interest in the company. As part of the transaction, Dave Goldberg will become CEO. More

Kadence Hires Head for Malaysian Insight Team

Apr 21 2009

Global b2b research agency Kadence has appointed Jo-Ann Foo as Associate Director, to head up its Malaysian insight team based in Kuala Lumpur, and capitalise on the business links between Malaysia and her home country of Australia. More

Analyst Jobs To Go at IDC

Apr 20 2009

Tech analyst IDC has announced the loss of 82 jobs in the US, equivalent to 5% of its worldwide workforce of c.1,650, and including twenty-six research analysts. More

UK Sales Director for Cint

Apr 20 2009

Stephen Hughes, formerly EU Commercial Director for CfMC, has joined recently launched Cint UK as Sales Director. More

Double Helix Adds US VP

Apr 17 2009

Ann Stuchiner has joined the US Consulting division of London-based Double Helix Development group, as Vice President. More

eDigitalResearch Opens in London

Apr 8 2009

UK online performance researcher eDigitalResearch has opened a new London office, managed by Head of Business Development Dominic Bean. More

Research Rockstar to Train MR Buyers

Apr 3 2009

In the US, industry veteran Kathryn Korostoff has launched Research Rockstar; a company which delivers training to buyers and users of market research seeking to get the most for their investment. More

YouGov Squashes Job Cull Rumours

Apr 2 2009

Rumours that up to 50% of YouGov's UK staff are to be made redundant have been strongly denied by UK CEO Tim Britton. Britton says a review announced this week is intended to 'cut the firm's cloth' to match current conditions and will probably mean 'a small number' of job cuts. More

Launch for Marketing & Data Analytics Firm

Apr 2 2009

In London, two marketing analysts have launched a new marketing and data analytics consultancy with a focus on linking digital advertising with traditional forms of marketing communications. More

Market Probe Spins Off Fieldwork Division in India

Apr 1 2009

The field operations division of Market Probe India has been spun off as a separate unit called MP Global Link India. The company will offer fieldwork solutions for market research companies, consultancies and corporate clients. More

Douglas to Lead Synovate Healthcare

Apr 1 2009

In the UK, Bob Douglas has been promoted from Head of Synovate Healthcare's global custom business to overall Global Head of Synovate Healthcare. More

PeopleMetrics Opens Online Research Bureau

Apr 1 2009

In the US, research supplier PeopleMetrics has opened a stand-alone subsidiary called Feedback Partners, to provide online research bureau services for tracking studies and focus groups. More

MR Team for Recruiter Prime Insight

Apr 1 2009

Mayfair, London-based recruitment consultancy Prime Insight is adding a specific Market Research arm to its established Analytics recruitment business; and has recruited Matt Terry to lead the launch. More

Experian Names MD for UK Business Info Division

Apr 1 2009

Experian has appointed Kirk Fletcher as Managing Director of its Business Information division in the UK and Ireland, charged with further developing the division's business data and analytics portfolio. More

Lightspeed Research Names New CFO

Apr 1 2009

In the US, Lightspeed Research has appointed T.Mitchell McCauley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), replacing Chris Urinyi who became CEO of Lightspeed Research Americas business last November. More

Harris May Cut Up To 30 UK Jobs

Mar 31 2009

Harris Interactive has announced that up to 30 UK jobs could go, as part of its plans to streamline the business. Meanwhile, continuing its US restructure, the firm has appointed former TNS Chief Information Officer Enzo Micali as Global EVP of Technology and Operations. More

Former Research Now Director Launches Custom Panel Firm

Mar 30 2009

In London, former Research Now Director Charles Pearson has today announced the launch of a new research agency, EasyInsites, focusing on custom panel solutions and using technology from Cint AB. Research Now's former Client Development Director Jo Winning joins him in the venture. More

OCIS Strikers Locked Out of Call Centre

Mar 27 2009

In New Zealand, 59 call centre staff at Oceania Customer Interaction Service (OCIS) have been locked out by their employer, after going on strike in protest over wages. More

Sorrell: WPP Job Cuts Will Match Revenue Decline

Mar 26 2009

Marcoms giant WPP is preparing to make thousands of staff redundant this year, in response to declining revenues and its £1.1bn debt-financed acquisition of TNS. Credit agencies S&P and Moody have downgraded the firm's rating from stable to negative. More

Technology Specialist Adds Consulting Wing

Mar 25 2009

UK-based Portio Group is launching a new division, Portio Consult, providing technical, marketing and commercial consultancy services to companies at all stages of growth in the converging fields of telecoms, media, technology and communications. More

TNS Continues Senior Shuffle

Mar 23 2009

TNS has announced further changes to its senior management team, following its recent merger with Research International. The latest appointments cover global roles, North America and Europe. More

2CV Founder Fills Cello Research Chair

Mar 23 2009

Cello Group has announced a new board for its Cello Research division, with Vincent Nolan, founder of its subsidiary 2CV, as Chairman, and Jane Shirley as CEO. More

NZ Office and Leader for Frost & Sullivan

Mar 23 2009

Analyst and consultant Frost & Sullivan has launched a New Zealand office to service a growing private and public sector client base; and has appointed Andre Clarke, previously of Yankee Group, as New Zealand Country Manager. More

BrainJuicer Hires for US Expansion

Mar 23 2009

BrainJuicer Group has appointed Alex Hunt as VP of Client Service in the USA. He will be based in New York until the autumn, when he will open up the firm's Chicago office. More

TNS Reshuffles Senior Management in ALM Region

Mar 20 2009

TNS has appointed a new Regional Operating Board for the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa (ALM) region, led by former TNS Regional MD Jamie Hall, who assumes overall responsibility for the region as ALM CEO. More

Andrew Irving Associates Names New MD

Mar 20 2009

After more than 14 years with UK public sector specialist Andrew Irving Associates (AIA), Nicky Spicer has been promoted to the position of Managing Director. More

Aegis To Shed 780 Jobs, Denies Merger Rumours

Mar 19 2009

British marcoms group Aegis - which owns market research firm Synovate - has announced plans to cut around 780 jobs across its global operations as part of a cost-saving plan to beat the downturn. Meanwhile CEO John Napier denied reports he has held merger talks with competitor Havas. More

Kantar Operations Shutters UK Call Centre

Mar 19 2009

In response to what it describes as 'shifting trends in market research', Kantar Operations will be shutting a telephone centre in Warwick, UK, in June. Local reports say that up to 137 people could lose their jobs as a result of the closure. More

Wheelock Launches Cleantech Research Firm

Mar 18 2009

In the US, former ABI Research leader Clint Wheelock has opened Pike Research, which will provide market research and industry analysis for the global clean technology markets. More

Harris Cuts More Jobs

Mar 13 2009

Harris Interactive has made a further 90 staff redundant - 16% of its US full-time workforce - in a bid to make $10m in cost savings. The firm saved $9.5m through headcount reduction in October and December last year. More

Levin Joins Ambitious Hypothesis

Mar 9 2009

LA-based qual and quant firm Hypothesis has hired Larry Levin, former President of the Client Services division of TNS, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). He is tasked with leading the company into new business sectors as well as helping manage its internal operations. More

Lightspeed Continues Building UK Team

Mar 6 2009

Lightspeed Research has announced three more additions to its Wimbledon, UK team this month. Angela Bonora joins as a Project Manager, Puja Myne as Sales Coordinator and Matthew Seabrook as a Client Operations Manager. More

Rita Clifton is New MRS President

Mar 5 2009

Rita Clifton, Chairman of Interbrand, is to take over from Jeremy Bullmore as President of the UK's Market Research Society (MRS), when he completes his five-year term in April. More

EmSense Hires with Expansion in Mind

Mar 5 2009

Brainwave measurement technology firm EmSense Corporation has hired Mark Mallardi as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. More

Harris Names New Loyalty Chief

Mar 3 2009

Harris Interactive has hired Stefan Schmelcher as President of its Global Loyalty Solutions practice, with primary responsibility worldwide for developing and implementing the strategy and tactics for the division and its recently-formed center of excellence. He will be based in Munich, Germany. More

Financial Research Team for Ci

Mar 2 2009

In the UK, Ci Research has launched a new financial services team, consisting of four individuals and headed by Director Colin Auton. More

Annik Appoints Leader for US Growth

Mar 2 2009

India-based MR support and data management company Annik has continued its US expansion with the appointment of Steve Tucholski as North America Vice President and Principal Consultant. More

Alliance and UK Promotion Pave Way for ENI Expansion

Feb 26 2009

Specialist MR recruiter Elizabeth Norman International (ENI) has promoted Emy Rumble-Mettle to MD of its UK operation, and has announced a partnership with US-based Morgan Search International, as it expands its international presence. More

End of the Line for The Wire

Feb 25 2009

UK b2b research specialist IQ has closed its telephone and online data collection firm The Wire, just three weeks after acquiring it from global agency Illuminas. More

Photon Cuts Market Research Jobs as Earnings Climb

Feb 24 2009

Australian marcoms group Photon, which owns MR firms The Leading Edge and Jigsaw Strategic Research, has made 5% of its staff redundant - a total of 129 jobs of which 17 are in its research arm. More

MRops Opens Communities Division

Feb 24 2009

US market research data collection agency MRops has opened a division to help clients build and manage online communities, and appointed Jeff Berg as Head of the new practice. More

RI Merged into TNS

Feb 23 2009

The Kantar Group is streamlining its businesses after buying TNS. The TNS Custom business will merge with Research International and will be generally known as TNS. A new social research force for the UK is established in TNS-BMRB, while Kantar has four new vertical sector operating units: Media, Health, Retail and Worldpanel. More

Added Value Picks McGowan for CMO Role

Feb 20 2009

In the UK, Kantar-owned brand and insight agency Added Value has transferred Paul McGowan to its newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer, to lead an investment programme across its network of international offices. More

Synovate's Acquisitions Man Joins Verve

Feb 18 2009

New London-based technology, telecoms and media research provider Verve has hired former Synovate CEO/CFO Peter Chopra as Partner, Strategic Finance and International Development. More

Ugam Expands in North America

Feb 18 2009

Indian MR outsourcing firm Ugam Solutions has opened new offices in Rochester, New York and Dallas, Texas, and appointed Jim Frederickson as its President in North America and Russell Britt as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. More

Thornton to Lead UK Entry for Cint

Feb 16 2009

Former Ciao Europe MD Richard Thornton has joined Sweden-based panels firm Cint as UK MD, managing its expansion into the UK market. He will start by opening an office in London and recruiting sales and support staff. More

eDR Restructures and Promotes

Feb 13 2009

UK-based online performance researcher eDigitalResearch (eDR) has realigned its business structure to cope with increased turnover and company growth. The firm has also promoted Nada Gillard to the position of Research Manager. More

Fifty Jobs to Go at Forrester

Feb 10 2009

Forrester Research is to cut about 50 jobs across various functions and world regions. The layoffs, constituting about 5% of the firm's staff, follow a year of growth and leave the technology consultancy's headcount still 14% up versus 12 months ago. More

BT's Wibberley Joins Synovate

Feb 10 2009

In the UK, Synovate has appointed former BT Insight Chief Jonathan Wibberley as Research Director in its Technology sector team. More

Transfer and Promotion Boost Brazilian Team

Feb 9 2009

Synovate is strengthening its Brazilian business from March by giving new roles and responsibilities to Manuel Lopes; and to Jesus Caldeiro who returns from Spain. More

Research Partnership Hires MD for New US Office

Feb 5 2009

Healthcare and pharma market research agency The Research Partnership has appointed Ajit Baid as Managing Director for its US operations and re-located its offices from New York to Philadelphia. More

Initiative Restructure Creates New Insight Arm

Feb 3 2009

In the UK, Interpublic-owned media agency Initiative has created a new planning and insight unit incorporating its previously separate research department. More

Defensive Restructure for GfK Association

Jan 27 2009

In Germany, the GfK Association – GfK's main shareholder – has passed a resolution to ensure that any future bids to buy the group must first be authorised by its new Members' Council. It has also appointed four new members to its Executive Board. More

Research Now Launches in New Zealand

Jan 27 2009

Online research and panels specialist Research Now has opened an office in Auckland, New Zealand, and appointed former TNS exec Martin Tomlinson as Client Development Manager. More

SPA Restructures and Appoints COO

Jan 26 2009

In London, full-service research agency SPA has restructured its business into three divisions, each with its own Managing Director. It has also promoted Jo Lockett from Marketing Director to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer to oversee non-research functions. More

Medimix Opens in Hong Kong

Jan 26 2009

Healthcare market research specialist Medimix International has opened a new regional office in Hong Kong, which will be known as Medimix Asia. Managing Partner Bruno Leraillez will head the new unit. More

Royal Mail Wants Former TNS Chair for Top Job

Jan 23 2009

The UK's Royal Mail has named former TNS Chairman Donald Brydon as first choice to lead it through a forthcoming part-privatisation. If appointed, he would replace current Chairman Allan Leighton when he steps down in March. More

Verve Names New Partner and UK MD

Jan 23 2009

In the UK, technology, telecoms and media research provider Verve has hired former FreshMinds COO/MD Jeannie Arthur as Partner and UK MD. More

Roy Morgan's CIO Quits

Jan 23 2009

Australian market research and polling company Roy Morgan is advertising for a new Chief Information Officer, following the resignation of Douglas Young. More

New CEO for Chime's Research Arm

Jan 21 2009

UK marcoms group Chime Communications has appointed Paul Tredwell as Chief Executive of its Research and Engagement division. More

Double Helix Hires for New Venture

Jan 20 2009

Healthcare research consultancy Double Helix (DH) has opened a division which will conduct strategic pricing, reimbursement and market access studies. The team will be led by industry veteran Andrew (Drew) Baker. More

Growth, German Office and Canadian Deal for BrainJuicer

Jan 19 2009

UK-based online quant research specialist BrainJuicer Group Plc has issued a trading statement with 2008 results ahead of market expectations. Reported revenue rose more than 40% to £9m – all organic growth - and operating profit was up by 45% to over £1.2m. More

Online Publishing Body Hires Insight Head

Jan 19 2009

AOP (the Association of Online Publishers) has appointed Tim Cain in the newly created role of Head of Research and Insight, reporting to the association's Acting Director Liz Somerville. More

KN Hires Media Research Veteran

Jan 15 2009

Knowledge Networks (KN) has strengthened its team with the addition of media research veteran Henry Laura as Vice President, Media in its New York City office. More

pfj Buys RPCushing

Jan 14 2009

UK-based MR recruitment specialist RPCushing has become part of pfj, one of the country's leading recruitment firms. pfj took a majority interest in RPCushing for an undisclosed sum. More

SSI Changes Leaders

Jan 14 2009

After almost exactly two years at the helm of SSI, Jim Follett has departed the company and is replaced by Bloomerce founder Kees de Jong. Dennis J. Beckingham meanwhile joins the firm as President and CFO. More

Research and Marketing Plus Names New CEO

Jan 14 2009

Sheila Jones has handed over the reins at Cardiff-based market research agency Research and Marketing Plus, after leading the company for twenty years. New arrival Phil Evans takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer. More

RI Names Gollnick CEO Germany

Jan 13 2009

In Hamburg, Germany, Research International has appointed Frank Gollnick as CEO, with a remit to lead the firm's expansion in the country and position it as a 'leading innovation agency'. More

Kantar Names Privacy Chief

Jan 12 2009

WPP's insight and consultancy division The Kantar Group has made what it claims is an industry first appointment, with the naming of George Pappachen in the newly-created role of Chief Privacy Officer. More

Reshuffled Dexterity 'To Grow Aggressively'

Jan 12 2009

Research outsourcing and analytics firm Dexterity has announced that co-founder Palanivel Kuppusamy is retaking the role of Chairman and CEO from Anantha (Krish) Krishnan who moves into a strategic advisor role. More

Harrison Takes BMRB Social MD Role

Jan 9 2009

In the UK, Kantar-owned agency BMRB has appointed former Futures Company executive Dr Michelle Harrison as Managing Director for Government and Public Affairs. More

Kadence Names UK MD

Jan 8 2009

B2B specialist Kadence has promoted Kieron Mathews to the position of Managing Director of London-based Kadence UK, giving Group Chairman Simon Everard more time to guide the firm's strong international growth. More

ESOMAR Names New President

Jan 6 2009

ESOMAR, the global association for market and opinion research, has appointed US-based Gunilla Broadbent as its President for the period 2009-2010. She is the second woman to hold the position and the first President who resides outside Europe. More

Service Industry Expert Joins Aberdeen Group

Jan 5 2009

In the US, value chain insight specialist Aberdeen Group has appointed William Pollock as Vice President - Principal Analyst and Group Leader for its Strategic Service Management research practice. More

New Group MD for GfK Custom

Dec 22 2008

Holly Heline Jarrell has returned to GfK Custom Research North America as Group Managing Director, responsible for leading the GfK Roper Consulting and GfK Public Affairs and Media teams. More

Ad Groups Cut Workforce, but 'Not MR'

Dec 19 2008

Some of the world's biggest advertising groups have this week announced thousands of job cuts. However, their MR firms seem to be relatively little affected so far, as do PR subsidiaries, while ad agencies themselves bear the brunt. More

Cello Chairman Kevin Steeds Dies

Dec 18 2008

Cello has announced that Group Executive Chairman Kevin Steeds died last night, after a four month battle with cancer. More

Job Cuts and Restructure for Harris

Dec 18 2008

Harris Interactive's new President and CEO Kimberly Till has implemented a series of restructuring initiatives, including a net loss of 51 US jobs, c.8% of the total US full-time workforce; the formation of new vertical teams; and changes in senior management. More

TNS Healthcare Expands Global Portfolio Team

Dec 16 2008

In the US, TNS Healthcare has appointed Susanne Michel as MD in charge of its Global Market Access, Pricing and Reimbursement Practice; and Mark Sales as leader of its Global Stakeholder Management Practice. More

New Leader for Kadence India

Dec 15 2008

B2B specialist Kadence has appointed Rohit Churamani as Executive Director in its Indian company. Based at the company's Delhi office, he will manage the firm's full service team in all areas from business development to client service. More

Vision Critical Adds Two in New Chicago Office

Dec 11 2008

Vision Critical and Angus Reid Strategies have opened an office in Chicago, and appointed Matt Kleinschmit and LeAnn Helmrich to work there as Senior Vice Presidents. More

UK Body to Support Social Science Research

Dec 10 2008

In the UK, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded £1.1m to establish the Survey Resources Network (SRN), a body which will promote best practice in survey research, provide online information resources for researchers and link academics, policy-makers and survey practitioners. More

Vision Critical Launches Sparq, Opens in Australia

Dec 8 2008

Custom online panel firm Vision Critical has announced a new branch in Sydney, Australia, extending its presence into the Asia Pacific region. Kris Hartvigsen will lead the operation as MD, Australia. Last week, the firm announced the release of its newest online research platform, Sparq. More

Senior Healthcare Hire for MB

Dec 5 2008

Millward Brown has hired Suhas Khanderia to manage and develop its healthcare and pharmaceutical practice as Senior Director of Healthcare, based in the London office. More

High-Rolling Line-Up for Verve

Dec 3 2008

In London, the founders of Research Now, Hall & Partners and the iD Factor – Andrew Cooper, Mike Hall and Jon Gumbrell – have launched Verve, a new technology, telecoms and media-focused research provider. More senior personnel are set to join in the next two months. More

The Research Partnership Opens in Toronto

Dec 2 2008

Healthcare and pharma market research agency The Research Partnership has opened a new regional headquarters in Toronto, Canada. More

Carrot Gets Room to Grow

Dec 2 2008

In the UK, Carrot Pharma Recruitment has moved into premises in Wilmslow, Cheshire which are three times the size of its current office in Didsbury. More

Aegis: Bolloré 'More Confident' after Napier Meeting

Dec 1 2008

Havas' Vincent Bolloré is more confident of securing his two boardroom seats at rival Aegis, after a recent meeting with interim CEO John Napier, according to sources quoted in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper. More

Uncertainty Follows Lerwill Exit

Nov 28 2008

Analysts are watching Aegis closely following yesterday's surprise departure of CEO Robert Lerwill. Initial speculation about easing conditions for a Havas merger has given way to caution, and the share price has not continued its rise after a brief morning surge. More

UK Group Adds Five Execs

Nov 28 2008

UK-based Munro Global has expanded teams at two of its subsidiaries, FDS International and acefieldwork, with five appointments in the last few weeks. More

Lerwill Departs as Aegis CEO

Nov 27 2008

Robert Lerwill is to stand down as group CEO of Synovate parent Aegis, at the end of this month. Chairman John Napier will take on his responsibilities on an interim basis. Aegis shares leapt 17% today as rumours linked the move to a possible merger. More

Former Microsoft Exec to Lead Marketing for WebTrends

Nov 26 2008

Analytics firm WebTrends Inc. has hired Jascha Kaykas-Wolff as VP of Marketing. Formerly a heavy user of WebTrends, Kaykas-Wolff will now oversee all its marketing, including overall strategy, branding, demand generation, advertising and PR. More

Virtual Surveys Hires for New Online Communities Team

Nov 25 2008

UK agency Virtual Surveys has hired former Harris researcher Andy Buckley to head up its rapidly expanding work in the online communities area. He leads a specialist team formed only in the summer and already boasting nine people. More

Lightspeed Names CEO for North America

Nov 21 2008

Panel provider Lightspeed Research has promoted Christopher Urinyi to the post of CEO of its North American company, based in Princeton, NJ and reporting to President and Group CEO Anne Hedde. More

PDI Appoints Pharma Industry Veteran as CEO

Nov 21 2008

US biopharmaceuticals specialist PDI, parent of TVG Marketing Research, has appointed Nancy Lurker as its new CEO and a member of its Board of Directors. More

LMSR Names New CEO

Nov 19 2008

In the US, Omnicom-owned language specialist Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research (LMSR) has announced that President Michael Maslansky has been named CEO. He replaces Founder Frank Luntz who is leaving to focus on a new career in communications. More

Greenfield Seeks Another Buyer as ZM Deal Folds

Nov 14 2008

Microsoft will for the time being remain the owner of Greenfield Online's Internet Survey Solutions (ISS) business, after potential buyer ZM Capital failed to meet financing conditions. President and CEO Al Angrisani will stay on in an advisory capacity while a new home is sought. More

Synovate Strengthens UK Team

Nov 14 2008

Synovate has announced four new appointments including former Opinion Leader exec Liz Owen as Research Director of its UK Qualitative specialist team. Wai Tang, Daoud Fakhri and Victoria Mansell also join the firm. More

SPA Diversifies with New Appointment

Nov 14 2008

London-based agency SPA is diversifying into the B2B, public and transport/travel sectors with the appointment of Janet Wright as Research Director, responsible for developing new revenue streams and building up a specialist team. More

GfK Custom Research Hires Global CIO

Nov 13 2008

GfK has appointed former TNS Director Bill Noah as Global Chief Information Officer for its Custom Research business, responsible for overall IT and software including software strategy for operations. More

New COO for Interpret

Nov 10 2008

LA-based media and technology research firm Interpret LLC has hired Aric Ackerman as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting to CEO Michael Dowling, his role will include identification of acquisitions and strategic partnerships. More

Recruiter Caps First Year with Third Appointment

Nov 10 2008

In the UK, specialist MR recruiter Hasson Associates continues to expand with the appointment of Nicky Geen, who becomes a Senior Associate. More

Jobs Cuts Despite Strong Performance at SPSS

Nov 5 2008

MR software and predictive analytics giant SPSS has announced third quarter revenues up 4% vs Q3 2007 to $74.9m and net income up 25% to $10.5m. However, the firm intends to respond to the global downturn by cutting costs, including a ten per cent staff reduction. More

Nokia Makes Marketing and Research Cuts

Nov 5 2008

Mobile phone giant Nokia has announced it will cut around 600 jobs – 450 are to go in its Market unit and 130 in its Nokia Research Centers. The firm's Turku research facility in Finland will close. More

AlphaDetail Strengthens Senior Team

Nov 4 2008

US pharma MR firm AlphaDetail has appointed Gloria Lee as Director of Professional Services, Jim Daly as Senior Director of Business Development and John Unipan as Director of Professional Services. More

MindFireInc Hires to Develop Web Analytics Platform

Oct 27 2008

In the US, marketing intelligence software provider MindFireInc has appointed IT industry veteran Arie Abecassis as President and Chief Operating Officer, to focus on building market share of the firm's SaaS-based web analytics platform. More

Edinburgh Office for Tangible Data

Oct 23 2008

In the UK, Cello-owned online and offline data specialist Tangible Data is expanding its operations into Edinburgh and has appointed Yvonne Balfour to head up the new office. More

Till Replaces Novak at Harris as More Jobs Go

Oct 22 2008

Harris Interactive has announced that President & CEO Greg Novak is leaving the firm, to be replaced by former TNS North American CEO Kimberley Till. The company has also announced today that it will make around 30 US staff redundant. More

Angus Reid Hires Health Care Leader

Oct 22 2008

Canadian-based public opinion and market research firm Angus Reid Strategies has hired former Ipsos manager Patrick Klein as SVP, in charge of the company's Health Care practice. More

Ipsos Hires Financial Services Expert

Oct 21 2008

In the US, Ipsos Loyalty has appointed financial services market research specialist Jeff Repace as Senior Vice President, to lead the firm's work in the sector. More

Three New Fellows for AMSRS

Oct 9 2008

Greg Wayman, Jayne Van Souwe and Ian Thomas have been named Fellows of The Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS). More

TNS' Hudson Joins Authentic Response to Head New Office

Oct 8 2008

Global online panel company Authentic Response is opening an office in Toledo, Ohio and has appointed former TNS Director Paul Hudson as Vice President of Technology to run it, while steering the firm's overall technology strategy. More

IMRB Scoops Award Hat Trick

Oct 8 2008

IMRB International has been named 'MR Agency of the Year' by the Market Research Society of India (MRSI) for the third time since the award was introduced in 2005. More

New UK Agency Hits Ground Running

Oct 6 2008

In the UK, Buckingham Research Associates founder Maggie Drye has launched a new company, Insitas. Former Buckingham execs Sandra Halstead and Duncan Fergusson join the start-up team, along with Acritas CEO Lisa Hart who becomes a Non-Executive Director. More

Merck MR Veteran Joins Ipsos

Oct 2 2008

Ipsos Healthcare has appointed veteran researcher Paul Snyderman, previously Executive Director and Technical Advisor in Global Customer Insights at Merck, as a senior-level Research Officer. More

Growth and Hires for SKOPOS

Oct 1 2008

SKOPOS market insight has doubled its global sales and profit in two years – the former to around £5 million - and has appointed two new senior staff, Scott Dodgson and Anna Galicia, to its Research & Insight team in the UK. More

Rapid Growth for Professional Services Specialist

Sep 30 2008

UK-based professional services research specialist Acritas has announced rapid expansion, with fourteen appointments taking its total staff to more than forty. More

Deputy Chairman Steps Up at GfK

Sep 29 2008

GfK has appointed Dr. Arno Mahlert to replace Hajo Riesenbeck as Chairman. Stefan Pfander replaces him as Deputy Chairman. More

Chadwick to Mix Cambiar and Peanuts

Sep 29 2008

Cambiar partner and former NOP leader Simon Chadwick has accepted the role of CEO at online sample company Peanut Labs. Chadwick, Chair of the firm's advisory board since May, says the new role is 'on a part time basis and for a limited period', and that he will continue with Cambiar. More

Advisory Board for [x+1]

Sep 25 2008

In the US, predictive marketing and analytics firm [x+1] has appointed a seven-member Advisory Board of 'thought leaders' in marketing and management to review its company strategy and product plans, and for more informal, ongoing advice. More

Angus Reid Hires Public Affairs Leader

Sep 24 2008

Canadian-based Angus Reid Strategies has appointed Ipsos veteran Tim Olafson as Executive Vice President, in charge of its national public affairs group. More

GfK NOP Veteran Dies

Sep 23 2008

In the UK, Clive Gibbins, a 19 year veteran of NOP, has died of cancer just weeks before his 50th birthday. More

TNS North America Appoints CEO

Sep 23 2008

TNS has appointed David Kieselstein as CEO for North America, responsible for the US and Canada Custom Research businesses. He joins from D&B where he was General Manager of the Small Business Credit Division. More

Former MarketShare VP Joins ARF

Sep 23 2008

In the US, Dr Raymond Pettit has joined the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) as SVP, Research & Standards, to support the body's Online Research Quality Council and manage and advance its research standards. More

Evans Returns to Harris TMT Team

Sep 22 2008

In the UK, Steve Evans has returned to Harris Interactive after a two year absence, as a Research Director working for music, film and entertainment clients; and providing insights into the digital consumer to the firm's Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) clients. More

Forrester Promotes Griesman to CMO

Sep 22 2008

US technology research and consulting firm Forrester has named 25-year marketing and market research veteran Dwight Griesman as its new Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of its Executive Team. More

IQ Hire Supports IT & Telecoms Expansion

Sep 22 2008

UK b2b research specialist IQ Research has appointed Matt King as Research Director, responsible for designing research programmes for IT/Telecoms, distribution and logistics clients. More

Research Recruiter Outgrows Offices

Sep 19 2008

Launch only in January, market research recruitment firm Hasson Associates has already outgrown its London offices and is moving to larger premises in Soho. More

TPI Launches Outsourcing Insight Unit

Sep 18 2008

TPI, the outsourcing data and advisory firm owned by Information Services Group (ISG), has launched a new business unit with an independent management team which will provide information and insights to outsourcing and offshoring service providers. More

Starting Line for MrWeb's MR-a-thon

Sep 17 2008

204 weeks separate the Beijing Olympics and the start of the next games in London – precisely one week for each country that took part in the events in China. MrWeb will be following a trail across the world for the next four years, each week profiling one country and its research industry, linking also to news, jobs and suppliers. More

gsi Hires Usability Chief to Expand Offer

Sep 17 2008

In the US, gsi interactive has appointed Michael Summers as Senior Director of Usability, responsible for building and leading the usability practice. His role includes developing user research service offerings and leading gsi interactive's eyetracking lab. More

Ipsos France Gains New Leader

Sep 16 2008

After 12 years with the firm, Giorgio Caporusso has been named General Manager of Ipsos in France, following the departure of Joint MDs Pierre Giacometti and Stéphane Truchi at the end of last year. More

Pro-Merger Riesenbeck Quits GfK Chair

Sep 15 2008

Hajo Riesenbeck is to resign from the Supervisory Board Chairmanship and Presidency of GfK Nürnberg e.V. Riesenbeck was closely associated with the TNS bid, while CEO Klaus Wübbenhorst is said to have been more convinced of the firm's ability to grow on its own. More

Wales' WISERD Wheeze

Sep 12 2008

Wales has a new centralised social research body, WISERD, established with £9m in joint funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) and the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Initially the Centre pulls together expertise from five Welsh universities. More

MB's Singer Joins Research International

Sep 12 2008

In the USA, Research International (RI) has appointed Brian Singer as Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Stamford office. He moves from fellow WPP firm Millward Brown. More

e-Rewards Hires COO

Sep 4 2008

In Dallas, Texas, online market research panel operator e-Rewards has appointed Steve Davis as Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer (COO). More

Newspaper Agency Boosts Insight and Marketing Teams

Sep 3 2008

In London, the Newspaper Marketing Agency (NMA) has made a number of appointments in marketing and insight roles, responding to demand for more campaign assessment and audience research. More

Ipsos MORI Names Head of Reputation Centre

Sep 3 2008

In the UK, Milorad Ajder has been appointed as MD of Ipsos MORI's Reputation Centre (RC), replacing Stewart Lewis who will retire at the end of the year after more than 30 years with the firm. More

PPA Reshuffles Research Teams

Sep 2 2008

Magazine trade association the PPA (Periodical Publishers Association) is to consolidate its various research departments into a single research unit, following a review by incoming CEO Jonathan Shephard. More

Senior Hires for US Pharma Researcher

Sep 1 2008

In the US, healthcare specialist Roger Green and Associates (RG+A) has appointed Deni Deasy Boekell as Vice President – Client Strategist; and Michael J. Epstein as Associate Director – Research. More

Researchers Move into Woolf House

Sep 1 2008

UK healthcare fieldwork firm KeyQuest Health has today moved to new offices in the former home of writer Virginia Woolf in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey. More

Experian Names Data Strategy Director

Aug 28 2008

In the UK, global information services firm Experian has promoted Bernie Grady to the position of Data Strategy Director within its Business Information division. More

Gupta Gets $10m as infoGroup Counts Cost of Investigation

Aug 22 2008

Company founder Vin Gupta is to receive $10m as part of a severance agreement from ORC-owner infoGroup. The company filed its delayed second-quarter earnings report with the SEC yesterday, revealing that soaring costs reduced quarterly net income by almost 32% to $4.3m despite a 17% increase in revenue to $187.2m. More

Partnership and Appointment for Sample Provider EMI

Aug 22 2008

In the USA, online research sample provider EMI Surveys has announced a partnership with online qual specialist Itracks; and the appointment of Annette Landesman as a Sales Executive. More

Gupta Steps Down as infoGroup CEO

Aug 21 2008

Less than a month after removing Vin Gupta from his role as Chairman of database giant and ORC parent infoGroup, the firm's Board has announced his resignation as CEO. More

Experian appoints MD for UK & Ireland

Aug 21 2008

Global information services giant Experian has appointed Charlotte Hogg as MD of UK & Ireland, responsible for driving growth across the firm's Decision Analytics, Marketing Services, Interactive, Strategic Accounts and Credit Services business lines. More

Harte Hanks Personnel and Licence for Information Arts

Aug 21 2008

In the UK, B2B specialist Information Arts has been given sole rights to sell DM company Harte-Hanks' Ci Technology Database (CiTDB). A number of Harte Hanks staff will join the firm, which is also introducing a new range of data and insight services for users of the database. More

Jigsaw Research Goes Dutch

Aug 20 2008

Central London-based Jigsaw Research has opened a new office in Amsterdam, to support its growing international client base and to develop relationships with companies headquartered in the Netherlands. More

Yoder in Hot Seat at WebTrends

Aug 19 2008

Just months after Dan Stickel took up the post of CEO at web analytics firm WebTrends, the firm has announced his resignation. Replacing him, the firm's fourth CEO in a year will be former VP of Sales Alex Yoder, who left the firm 18 months ago citing differences with management – and rejoined in January. More

Former Harris President Joins KJT

Aug 15 2008

Rochester, New York-based pharma and health care researcher KJT Group has appointed Arthur E. Coles as President. Coles is a former Harris Interactive Group President and a veteran of Xerox and Eastman Kodak. More

MRA Development Role Changes Hands

Aug 15 2008

In the US, professional body the MRA (Marketing Research Association) has announced the resignation of Director of Development, Lucy Haydu and the appointment of a new VP of Development, Ruth Freedman. More

Tech MR Expert Joins Ipsos

Aug 14 2008

Ipsos has appointed technology market research specialist Brian Smith as Vice President in its MediaCT division, which specializes in researching media, content, and technology. More

New Directors for Jigsaw

Aug 14 2008

In the UK, Jigsaw Research has hired Hazel Fletcher as Director and Danielle Malone as Research Director. More

Recruiter Adds Insight Dvision

Aug 13 2008

UK-based global recruitment group Prime People plc has launched a research, insight and analysis division, Prime Insight, and has appointed Alice Glover, co-founder of recruiters NicholsonGlover Consulting, to head it up. More

Merger Stumble Slows YouGov Only Slightly

Aug 11 2008

In the UK, online market research agency YouGov has warned that 2008 profits will be impacted by a one-off £1.2m cost it incurred by terminating merger talks. However, the firm said gross margins will be slightly ahead of market expectations and detailed a range of recent initiatives. More

New UK Recruiter Grows Again

Aug 11 2008

Specialist UK research recruiter Hasson Associates has expanded with the appointment of Kate Langford as a Senior Associate. More

Rapid Growth for [x+1]

Aug 8 2008

Predictive marketing agency [x+1] has appointed three senior directors from Synovate company Marketing Management Analytics (MMA): Trey Jackson as Director of Technology, Todd Lipton as Director of Analytics, and Mark Williams as Director of Database Engineering. More

Synovate Boosts UK Financial Team

Aug 7 2008

In the UK, Synovate has appointed Stuart Tagg as Research Director of its Financial & Business Services sector team. More

Pulse Opens in Singapore

Aug 7 2008

Panels and research process outsourcing (RPO) firm The Pulse Group has opened a new office in Singapore, its third in the Asia-Pacific region. More

Former RI CEO to Lead Online Research Body

Aug 5 2008

In the UK, JICIMS (the Joint Industry Committee for Internet Measurement Systems) has appointed Research International's former Worldwide CEO Mark Cranmer as its first Chairman, heading up its initiative to establish a single online measurement currency. More

TNS Healthcare Hires Head of Client Service

Jul 30 2008

TNS Healthcare has appointed Christine Corner as Head of Client Service for its UK International (UKI) division. Corner re-joins TNS with more than 15 years healthcare research consulting experience. More

Senior Hire for DisplaySearch

Jul 28 2008

Flat panel display expert DisplaySearch has appointed industry veteran Paul Semenza as its Senior Vice President managing the North American and European analyst teams. More

Spendthrift Gupta Loses infoGroup Chair

Jul 24 2008

The Board of database giant and ORC owner infoGroup has removed Vin Gupta from his Chairman's role following an investgation which has found him guilty of 'excessive spending'. In support of the finding, the firm has introduced a new policy which limits directors' use of company funds. More

Abt Opens in Atlanta; Hires and Promotes in Massachusetts

Jul 24 2008

In the US, healthcare and government researcher Abt Associates has opened an office in Atlanta, while appointing Dr Hong Wang as a Senior Health Economist and promoting Nandini Hadker to Executive Director at its offices in Massachusetts. More

eDigitalResearch Appoints Former Harris Director

Jul 23 2008

Fresh from its BBC contract win, UK-based eDigitalResearch has appointed Derek Eccleston as Head of Research. He has worked previously in management positions at Harris Interactive and Sony. More

Lightspeed's Foresight Hires Employee Survey Specialist

Jul 23 2008

In the US, employee survey firm Lightspeed Research - The Foresight Group has appointed HR survey veteran Jerry Halamaj as a Senior Consultant. More

Springboard Expands in Middle East and Africa

Jul 22 2008

IT specialist Springboard Research has expanded in the Middle East & Africa region with the appointment of Hicham Bouguejja as Research Manager at its research center in Casablanca in Morocco, and Burcu Sezen as an Analyst based in Istanbul, Turkey. More

New CEO, New Location for Island Data

Jul 21 2008

Customer intelligence specialist Island Data Corporation has hired veteran enterprise software industry leader Craig D. Brennan as President and CEO; and has announced it is moving its sales, marketing, and executive headquarters from Carlsbad, CA to San Francisco. More

Nunwood Expands London Team, Needs Larger Office

Jul 10 2008

In the UK, insight agency Nunwood has expanded its London team by appointing Chris Webster as Client Consultant and Kristina Baumgarten to the Market Analytics team; and relocating two of its Leeds staff, Kim Walker and Ester Petrie. More

'Merger of Equals' Off: Now GfK Bids for TNS

Jul 9 2008

GfK, backed by an as-yet unnamed investor, is preparing to make a counter-offer for TNS in response to WPP's £1.08bn ($2.1bn) hostile bid announced this morning. More

MSTS Integrated with Marketing Sciences

Jul 9 2008

In the UK, sensory panel company MSTS is being integrated with product development specialists Marketing Sciences. Both are part of the Insight Division of UK marketing services group Creston. More

Senior US Hires for TNS Healthcare

Jul 8 2008

In the US, TNS Healthcare has made three new senior hires, appointing Marty Silverman as SVP/Practice Leader, Sales Force Effectiveness; Michael Smolens as VP of Brand Research: and Porter Hibbitts VP Client Services, Brand Management. More

Fellow Travellers Wobble Merger Bandwagon

Jul 7 2008

Despite approval from the Board of the GfK Verein, the 'merger of equals' with TNS continues to face pressure from two sides: Sir Martin Sorrell, who has one more day to decide for or against a 'hostile' bid; and workers and a former Chairman at the German firm he describes as 'very traditional'. More

Higher Salaries Fuel UK MR's 'Engine Room'

Jul 3 2008

Mid-level salaries for British market researchers are continuing their rise despite fears of recession and talk of an impending slump. Figures for the first half of 2008, based on 3,500 advertised salaries on MrWeb, show higher means for SREs, Project and Research Managers, and ADs. More

Chime Predicts 20% Growth

Jul 2 2008

UK-based Chime Communications, which owns MR agencies Opinion Leader, Ledbury Research and Facts International, is predicting that operating income will be 20% up on last year's £43.9m. Chime has also appointed former Australian politician Richard Alston as a Non-executive Director. More

Harris to Cut UK Jobs

Jul 1 2008

In the UK, Harris Interactive plans to make between fifteen and twenty full-time employees redundant. The firm says the move will help align the cost structure of its UK operations with the evolving needs of the business. More

Cooper Leaves Research Now as Revenue Doubles

Jul 1 2008

In the UK, Andrew Cooper, Founder and Group MD of online panel firm Research Now, is to step down as part of a restructure designed to streamline management during the firm's next phase of growth and development. More

Peanut Labs Hires Technology Head

Jul 1 2008

US-based online sample provider Peanut Labs has appointed Alison Morgan as VP of Technology Solutions, to lead market adoption of its OptimusID digital fingerprinting technology. More

Senior Hire for Millward Brown Healthcare

Jun 30 2008

In the UK, Millward Brown (MB) has appointed pharmaceutical industry veteran Cathy Swift as a Director, responsible for advising its Healthcare team on the development of new brand and communications market research. More

New GfK NOP Division Puts Emphasis on Insight

Jun 27 2008

GfK NOP has launched a Media Insight division, to be headed by Julia Lamaison. The firm says the new division is a 'direct response to the market need for in-depth interpretation and insight from research data'. More

goZing Founders Launch United Sample

Jun 26 2008

In the US, the founders of survey sample firm goZing have launched a new company to offer online survey solutions to the global marketing research industry. The pair have also hired four industry veterans to help them kick-start the business. More

IIPS Appoints Citizen Insight Specialist

Jun 25 2008

In the UK, Alex Oliver has joined the IIPS (The Institute for Insight in the Public Services) – the joint initiative between BMRB Social Research and its sister company, Henley Centre HeadlightVision (HCHLV) – as Head of Service Transformation. More

RI Promotes for Global Marketing Role

Jun 23 2008

In Paris, Research International (RI) has promoted Douwe Rademaker to the newly created position of Worldwide Director of Marketing. He was previously MD of Continental Europe. More

Marketing and Comms Regroup for Citi

Jun 20 2008

Global financial services company Citigroup (Citi) has announced the consolidation of its global marketing and communications operations under Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Caputo, who becomes Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs. More

Synovate Appoints Public Sector Leader

Jun 16 2008

In London, Synovate UK has appointed Nigel Jackson as Head of its Public Sector, Charities and Transport industry sector team, tasked with both client and team development. More

Dell to Add MR Jobs in Ireland

Jun 12 2008

Less than a month after revealing plans to axe 250 executive jobs in Ireland, technology firm Dell has announced it will be recruiting 20 staff for its new ISG (Industry Solutions Group) in Dublin and Limerick; some of whom will focus on market research and R&D. More

Truth Reports Buoyant Growth, Plans Expansion

Jun 11 2008

In the UK, insight consultancy Truth has reported rapid growth since its launch last year – with client billings for 2008 forecast to exceed £3.5m. The firm is also considering opportunities for an overseas presence in Asia and the US. More

Expansion for BPRI

Jun 10 2008

London-based B2B research consultancy BPRI has announced the appointments of Paul Middleton and Douglas Pointing as Client Directors, and James Keeling as a Research Executive. More

Globalpark to Go Public

Jun 5 2008

The partners of online feedback software and services firm Globalpark GmbH have announced a decision to convert to a public company, with immediate effect. Dr. Lorenz Gräf, previously MD, will become CEO of Globalpark AG. More

ORC and Guideline Combined

Jun 3 2008

infoGROUP, until this week known as infoUSA, is combining two of its market research businesses, recently acquired Guideline and Opinion Research Corporation (ORC), and has placed ORC President Gerard Miodus in charge of all operations for the new unit. More

LA Premiere for Research Now

Jun 2 2008

Research Now has opened an office in Los Angeles, to be headed by Tobin Bailey as Vice President, Client Development, West and Central Regions. More

Former D&B Director to Head Analytics at Dexterity

May 30 2008

Indian-based KPO firm Dexterity has appointed Dr. Jayendra Ramesan as Practice Head – Analytics. Dr Ramesan is a former Director, Sales and Marketing Analytics at Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) – USA. More

Nunwood Continues Rapid Growth

May 29 2008

UK-based agency Nunwood has announced ten recent appointments, plus the promotion of two of its directors to the Board. More

Peanut Labs' A-Team to Tackle Bad Respondents

May 29 2008

US-based online sample provider Peanut Labs has this week announced the formation of a consultative group of prominent researchers and clients to study and combat the problem of fraudulent online responses. More

RI MD to Chair New Zealand Research Association

May 27 2008

Research International's New Zealand MD Colin Yee has been appointed as Chairman of AMRO New Zealand, the country's Association of Market Research Organisations. Yee has been Deputy Chairman for the past two years. More

Senior European Hire for MattsonJack

May 23 2008

Pharma and biotech specialist MattsonJack has appointed Thierry Devevey as Director, Europe, based in the group's Paris office. More

DRNO Publisher Grows Again

May 22 2008

MrWeb, the world's busiest daily news and jobs service for market researchers, has expanded with the appointment of Chris Jensen as Marketing Executive. Initially, his focus will be on building the site's Asian and US job listings, and its UK and international audience. More

Kadence Adds to AsiaPac Team

May 22 2008

B2B specialist Kadence has appointed Rowena Lim as Project Director, to support the ongoing expansion of its Asia-Pacific company. More

Government Specialist Appoints CEO

May 21 2008

In the US, government market intelligence consultancy INPUT has named Timothy Dowd as its new President and CEO. More

Gongos Celebrates Success with Eleven New Hires

May 19 2008

US consultancy Gongos Research has hired 11 new staff on the back of 2007 revenue and project growth. To support the recruitment process, the firm implemented a strategy which included fostering university relationships and offering referral incentives. More

Experian Opens Office in Bulgaria

May 19 2008

Information solutions giant Experian has opened a new international operations centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, where it plans to employ more than 120 people by the end of the year. More

Merkle Aims to Double Analytics Team

May 16 2008

US database marketing agency Merkle is expanding its Quantitative Solutions Group through a recruitment drive which aims to bring in more than 150 statisticians and analytical consultants. More

Healthcare Launch for Former Synovate Execs

Apr 25 2008

In the UK, former Synovate Healthcare Execs Marianne Purdie and Guy Pascoe have set up a new primary market research agency focused on the medical device and diagnostics industries. More

BDRC Hires Analytics Head from FDS

Apr 25 2008

London-based market research agency BDRC has appointed Ruth Watts as Head of Advanced Analytics. She joins from FDS International where she was the first Marketing Sciences Manager, working across IT and research teams. More

MRDC Expands in Thailand, Promotes in the UK

Apr 24 2008

UK based data processing agency MRDC has doubled the size of its operation in Thailand and employed extra staff to man the expanded unit. Employees David Ward and Fiona Turnbull have meanwhile become Directors in the UK. More

Positive iD for Galloway Pelter

Apr 23 2008

Tim Heald, Commercial Director at London panels firm The iD Factor has admitted throwing a foam 'stress ball' at Respect MP George Galloway yesterday as he harangued the public through a megaphone on his open-top election bus. Heald spoke to police and was released with an official caution. More

Double Helix Relocates and Grows Team

Apr 23 2008

Healthcare research consultancy Double Helix has moved its UK headquarters to new purpose-designed offices in Baker Street, London. Meanwhile Rebekah Turner joins as Research Manager and Natalie Champness and Ben Shankland as Project Managers. More

McCallum Layton Hires Two

Apr 23 2008

UK research and marketing insight consultancy McCallum Layton has hired former Nunwood exec John McCambley as Brand Marketing & Communications Manager, and Synovate's Mark Gentry as Research Manager. More

In-Stat Hires Director of Primary Research

Apr 23 2008

In the US, technology market research firm In-Stat has appointed Greg Heikes as Director of Primary Research. More

Ziment Adds Business Units and Leaders

Apr 22 2008

In New York, healthcare marketing research and consulting firm The Ziment Group has added two new business units and appointed Eva Laparra and Jonathan Spiess to lead them. More

PeopleMetrics Opens New Pharma / Biotech MR Unit

Apr 22 2008

In the US, customer and employee engagement specialist PeopleMetrics has formed a division dedicated to the market research needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. More

Harris Makes Three Senior UK Hires

Apr 18 2008

In the UK, Harris Interactive has appointed Andrew Freeman as Senior Consultant for Media Research, and Hayley Warner and Caroline Dennett as Associate Directors supporting the firm's services, consumer goods, and business and industrial sector clients. More

Livra Panels Opens In Brazil

Apr 17 2008

Buenos Aires-headquartered Livra Panels has opened an office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After eight years with the company, Joana Lacerda has transferred from the London sales office to take up the post of Regional Director for Latin America, based in Argentina. More

Harris Hires Brand And Marcoms Head From Ipsos

Apr 17 2008

Harris Interactive has appointed Kevin Ford as European Head of Brand and Marketing Communications Research. He also becomes part of the senior leadership team of Harris Interactive UK. More

New Consultancy to Focus on Small Business Clients

Apr 14 2008

In New York City, marketer and academic Christine Janssen has launched denken Research & Consulting, which aims to help entrepreneurs transform ideas into viable businesses via in-depth research. More

Nielsen Online Expands UK Leadership

Apr 10 2008

Nielsen Online has appointed four new senior members of staff in the UK to support its growth in EMEA markets. More

IDG Promotes Carrigan for Worldwide Role

Apr 9 2008

In the US, technology media, events, and research company International Data Group (IDG) has promoted Bob Carrigan to CEO of IDG Communications Worldwide from his current position as CEO of IDG Communications US; a role he has held since 2005. More

Former Google Exec to Lead WebTrends

Apr 7 2008

In the US, web analytics firm WebTrends has appointed former Google executive Daniel Stickel as its new CEO, replacing Board member Bruce Coleman who took temporary control of the firm following the departure of Greg Drew last October. More

IDC Financial Head Leaves to Start Own Firm

Apr 4 2008

In the US Julio Gomez, former Global Head of Research at IDC-owned Financial Insights, has left the company to set up his own consultancy, focusing on providing intelligence in the capital markets. More

InfoCommerce Launches Healthcare Info Arm

Apr 4 2008

US database consulting and research firm InfoCommerce Group (ICG) has launched a division catering for the medical, life science and healthcare sectors. More

MarketTools Acquires CustomerSat

Apr 3 2008

In the US, research technology specialist MarketTools has acquired Enterprise Feedback Management (EFM) firm CustomerSat, which will form the basis of a new Customer Insight Management division. More

Financial Research Head for Nielsen HK

Mar 31 2008

The Nielsen Company has appointed Justin Garrett as Director, Financial Services in Hong Kong. More

infoUSA Firm to Ramp Up AsiaPac Presence

Mar 28 2008

Company profiling firm OneSource Information Services will be expanding in the Asia Pacific region, doubling its workforce in Singapore during the forthcoming year. More

RI Names Worldwide Qual Spokesman

Mar 27 2008

Luc Rens, Research International's (RI) Regional Director of Qualitative Asia Pacific, has been given an expanded role as Lead Co-ordinator and Spokesperson for the firm's worldwide qualitative team. More

Harris Interactive Names New CIO

Mar 27 2008

Harris Interactive has appointed Stephen Wallace as its new Chief Information Officer, responsible for infrastructure and information security. More

Dexterity Broadens Focus, Appoints New CEO

Mar 26 2008

In India, research and analytics firm Dexterity has announced a refocusing of its business on marketing and customer informatics, and appointed former Accenture USA Partner Anantha Krishnan as Chairman and CEO. More

Till Departs as TNS Creates Single 'Americas' Division

Mar 19 2008

TNS's CEO for North America Kimberley Till is to leave, as the firm merges its North American and Latin American custom business to create one region, 'The Americas'. More

Marketing Head for infoUK.com

Mar 14 2008

Data giant and parent of Opinion Research Corporation, infoUSA, has hired Andy Taylor as Head of Marketing and Product Development of its new infoUK.com business. More

Tizard Turns to the Bottle

Mar 13 2008

In London, GfK NOP has recruited Ric Tizard as Divisional Director in its Consumer Products & Retail division. Perhaps seeking a change from a diet of mostly-telecoms research, he will now oversee the international Brand Equity Monitor for Scotch Whisky firm Chivas Brothers. More

New TNS Media Unit to Include Acquisitions

Mar 11 2008

TNS has grouped several of its North American operating units into a new division, TNS media, with Dean DeBiase as CEO. TNS media intelligence and TNS media research join newly-acquired companies Compete and Cymfony to form the new entity. More

New Leader for FocusVision

Mar 11 2008

Research technology supplier FocusVision has named Eric Grosgogeat as its new Chief Executive Officer. He joins from Philips Electronics where he served as Vice President and General Manager - Oral Care. More

YouGov Hires Qual Research Head

Mar 5 2008

In the UK, YouGov has appointed Andy Barker as Head of Qualitative, to work with sector heads to develop an integrated consulting offer for clients. More

Former Ofcom MR Head to Join BBC

Feb 29 2008

Ofcom's former Director of Market Research and current Director of Media Literacy and Convergent Media, Helen Normoyle, is to join the BBC in May as Head of Audiences. More

Harris Co-Founder to Retire

Feb 28 2008

Harris Interactive has announced that Len Bayer, who co-founded the company more than 30 years ago and currently serves as Chief Scientist, Chief Technology Officer and Director, is to retire at the end of March. He will be replaced by Harris veteran David Bakken. More

Ipsos-Eureka Launches Social Research Institute

Feb 26 2008

Ipsos Australia's public affairs division has joined with Eureka Strategic Research to found the Ipsos-Eureka Social Research Institute (IESRI); bringing together a team of 30 staff focused on issues affecting government and society. More

IDC to Provide Government Insights in Australia

Feb 26 2008

US-based technology analyst IDC is opening a base in Canberra, Australia for its Government Insights practice. The office will be headed by the group's Federal Government Business Manager Michael Hennessey. More

Springboard Appoints Software Research VP

Feb 25 2008

In Singapore, IT specialist Springboard Research has appointed Michael Barnes as VP for Software Research. More

SAARF Announces New Tech Team

Feb 25 2008

Following last year's retirement of veteran researcher Piet Smit, the South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) has formed a new team and appointed Lucas Raganya and Claire Milne as Technical Support Executives reporting to Technical Manager Dr Michelle Boehme. More

Opinion Leader Hires To Enhance Panel

Feb 22 2008

In London, MR agency Opinion Leader has hired Carolyn MacLeish to manage its panel of senior decision makers drawn from politics, the media, the City, charity sector and from corporates. Nicola Austin joins as Marketing Director, tasked with supporting MacLeish enhance the panel. More

GfK's Hermet Remains On Board

Feb 21 2008

Following a unanimous vote, Dr Gérard Hermet who heads GfK's Retail and Technology Sector, will remain as a member of the AG Supervisory Board for a further five years. More

Kline Expands Consumer Products Practice

Feb 20 2008

Global consulting and research firm Kline & Company has hired Gianluca Gallori as Director, focussing on clients within the consumer products industry. More

Common Knowledge Expands as Informa Consolidates

Feb 15 2008

In the US, Common Knowledge Research Services has appointed seven members of staff from Informa Research Services, who were made redundant when the firm recently merged its main Seattle operations with its Los Angeles office. More

Exhibition Research Org Finds New Director

Feb 14 2008

US trade body the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has appointed Cathy Breden as Executive Director, responsible for daily management of the organisation. More

RG+A Hires Two Directors

Feb 14 2008

In the US, healthcare research specialist Roger Green and Associates (RG+A) has appointed Jennifer Seiberlich Brown and Barry Davis as Directors. More

London Office for Pulse

Feb 12 2008

Research Process Outsourcing (RPO) firm Pulse Group has opened an office in London headed by Jonathan Sheldrake, who joins as Associate Director for Europe. More

Britton is New YouGov MD

Feb 11 2008

YouGov has appointed Tim Britton as Managing Director of its UK operation. He assumes responsibility for all aspects of YouGov UK's core business from Group CEO Nadhim Zahawi, who has doubled up in the role since Panos Manolopoulos moved to head international operations. More

P\S\L Restructures and Hires Group President

Feb 8 2008

In New York, pharma specialist P\S\L Group has appointed Paul Barnes to the new position of Group President in charge of its recently restructured research division. More

Synovate Healthcare Opens in Russia

Feb 7 2008

Synovate Healthcare has opened an office in Moscow and appointed Anton Timergaliev as Head of its newly formed Synovate Healthcare Russia division. More

Ziment Custom Names New CEO

Feb 7 2008

In New York, healthcare marketing research firm the Ziment Group has promoted John Tapper from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer of its primary research and consulting division, Ziment Custom. More

Survey Software Firm Merlinco Expands

Feb 7 2008

In London, survey software firm Merlinco has expanded with the opening of a new survey analysis department to provide an in-house facility for clients, and a hosting service for the firm's web survey facilities. More

Virtual IDA Aims to be 'Leaner and Greener'

Feb 6 2008

UK survey design and data processing agency IDA has ditched its central London offices in favour of a 'virtual company' structure. MD Peter Jackling is the only remaining IDA employee, with the other seven former members of staff now working independently and directly with the firm's clients. More

Pharma Specialist Names President

Feb 6 2008

US pharma marketing and sales group PDI has named Peter Tilles President of its TVG Marketing Research & Consulting division. More

Hickman to Lead New Agency

Feb 6 2008

Former Henley Centre exec Marcus Hickman has teamed up with Jo Davies, formerly of KPMG and Cranfield School of Management, to form a new insight and strategy firm, Davies Hickman Partners. Hickman takes the role of Chief Executive. More

Holden Pearmain Opens Swiss Pharma Office

Feb 5 2008

UK-based Holden Pearmain Research has opened an office in Geneva and appointed pharma research specialist Gavin Jelic-Masterton to lead it. More

ABI Promotes Mobile Research Specialist

Feb 5 2008

In London, ABI Research has promoted Stuart Carlaw to VP and Research Director, in charge of the mobile wireless practice team. He will continue to serve as Senior Executive, overseeing European operations. More

Former Experian MD to Lead infoUSA UK Subsidiary

Feb 5 2008

Data giant and parent of Opinion Research Corporation, infoUSA, has appointed former Experian Business Information MD Richard Lloyd as General Manager of its new infoUK.com business. More

Senior European Hire for SSI

Jan 31 2008

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed Marjon de Bruin as Director of European Client Services and Delivery, reporting to Suresh Subbiah, Vice President of Global Client Services and Delivery. More

Springboard Appoints Connectivity Research Leader

Jan 31 2008

IT specialist Springboard Research has hired Bryan Wang as a Research Director focusing on Connectivity. Wang takes responsibility for increasing the firm's profile in the telecoms, mobility and data communications markets. More

Harris Opens Complexity Science Practice

Jan 30 2008

In the US, Harris Interactive has launched a Complexity Science Practice. Robert Hart is promoted to lead the team, which aims to help marketers demonstrate their ability to effect measurable business gains. More

New US Chief for Research International

Jan 30 2008

Following a recent raft of changes to its senior management team, Research International has now appointed industry veteran Bridget Armstrong as CEO RI-USA and as a member of its Worldwide Board of Directors. More

GfK Taps Former Gartner VP for MD Role

Jan 30 2008

In San Francisco, GfK Technology has appointed Sanjay Mutha as Managing Director, responsible for the growth and expansion of the North American technology practice and for building the local team. More

TNS Healthcare Hires Former Pfizer Veteran

Jan 28 2008

TNS Healthcare has appointed Ceri Thomas to the new position of Executive Vice President of Global Accounts. More

RI Senior Moves Continue

Jan 25 2008

Research International (RI) is continuing its leadership re-shuffle with the appointments of Kirk Ward to the newly created position of Global Product Development Leader, Andrew Wish to the new title of Worldwide Infrastructure and Operations Director and John McHarry to Chief Information Officer. More

Ipsos MORI Strengthens Health Team

Jan 24 2008

In the UK, Ipsos MORI has appointed former Research International healthcare specialist Emily Thomas as Research Director, while Lucy Owen has been promoted to Research Director. More

TNS Launches Interactive Services in Latin America

Jan 23 2008

TNS is launching its 6thdimension Interactive Research services in Latin America and has appointed Trixie Cartwright as Regional Director for Interactive Research, based in Buenos Aires. More

AMR Panels Business Split Away

Jan 23 2008

In Australia, communications services group STW is splitting its panels business The Online Research Unit (The ORU) from its MR agency AMR Interactive, and has appointed AMR Chairman and Founder Brian Fine to head the offshoot. AMR Interactive will now be run by MD Gary Wilkinson. More

MarketTools Appoints SaaS Head

Jan 23 2008

In the US, online research specialist MarketTools has hired Mark Frost as EVP and General Manager of Products and Technology, to oversee the firm's Software as a Service (SaaS) business unit. More

More RI Management Changes as Edwards Becomes CEO

Jan 22 2008

Research International's UK Chairman Paul Edwards has swapped places with UK CEO Julian Bond, taking on the day-to-day running of the agency. More

J.D. Power Parent Details Job Cuts

Jan 18 2008

Information services provider The McGraw-Hill Companies has given details of restructuring carried out in the fourth quarter of 2007, with the loss of 600 jobs, c.3% of its workforce. Research company J.D. Power and Associates, a subsidiary, lost around the same proportion of its staff. More

GfK HealthCare Hires Three

Jan 17 2008

In London, GfK Healthcare has appointed Dr Lolita Banerji as Associate Director in the International client team, while Julian Shepelev and Tega Gbenedio join as Research Manager and Research Executive in the Market Access team. More

Analysys Mason Hires IT / Telecoms Veteran

Jan 16 2008

In the UK, IT/telecoms insight specialist the Analysys Mason Group has appointed George Stojsavljevic as Sales Director of its research division, where he will be responsible for global sales of reports, syndicated programmes and custom research projects. More

Digitaria Hires Analytics Author

Jan 16 2008

In the US, digital marketing agency Digitaria has hired Warren Raisch, author of 'The eMarketplace: Strategies for Success in B2B Commerce', for its newly created position of Chief Customer Officer. More

Winston Rejoins ORC International

Jan 15 2008

In London, Sally Winston has rejoined ORC International as Principal Consultant with the Employee Research (ER) team, after a brief stint as Business Development Director, Organisation Consulting with YouGov. More

Ipsos MORI Re-shuffles Management Team

Jan 11 2008

In the UK, Ipsos MORI MD Mike Everett has taken over the position of CEO from Brian Gosschalk, who has been promoted to CEO of Ipsos Western Europe and joins the group's Management Board with responsibility for Global Public Affairs. More

Synovate Healthcare Names US Custom Research Head

Jan 11 2008

Synovate Healthcare has appointed Greg Chu as Head of US Custom Research, based in the Princeton office and responsible for consolidating the firm's position in North America. More

Millward Brown Names Healthcare Head

Jan 11 2008

In the UK, Millward Brown (MB) has appointed Dr Trevor Acreman as Head of its Pharmaceutical Business Practice, responsible for the development of new brand and communications market research and the management of existing client projects. More

Lloyd is New MRS Chairman

Jan 8 2008

In the UK, the Market Research Society (MRS) has elected Ipsos-MORI's MD of Operations Rowland Lloyd as its new Chairman. He will replace outgoing Chairman Simon Lidington in April. More

London Launch for Specialist Recruiter

Jan 8 2008

Market research recruiter Sinead Hasson has launched her own consultancy, Hasson Associates Recruitment Ltd. Based in Soho, London, Hasson will draw on her experience from leading teams at Pricejamieson and RP Cushing Recruitment. More

MattsonJack Europe Appoints Business Head

Jan 8 2008

Kantar-owned pharma and biotech research consultancy MattsonJack has appointed Dr Pierre Anhoury as Senior Vice President and Business Leader, to support the expansion of the firm's cancer and non-cancer qual and quant services in Europe. More

Healthcare Wing for New US Consultancy

Jan 7 2008

Recently launched US provider Valient Solutions has added a healthcare division and appointed Allison Tait as its business development manager. More

IMS Health to Cut Work Force by 10%

Jan 4 2008

Global pharma research firm IMS Health has announced plans to cut staff numbers by 10% during 2008 in an effort to save money and improve efficiency. More

Observant Expands Pharma Team

Jan 4 2008

In the US, pharma research specialist Observant LLC has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Dr John Hartman as Vice President and Dr Jennifer Potter as Director. More

infoUSA Committee to Focus on Legal Threats

Jan 2 2008

ORC parent infoUSA Inc. has appointed three new board members, and set up a Special Committee in response to ongoing shareholder litigation and a scheduled informal investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. More

D&B Makes Senior Promotions

Dec 20 2007

Commercial information and risk management giant D&B has announced senior changes, with President and COO Sara Mathew elected to the Board of Directors and promotions and additional responsibilities for Jim Burke, Charlie Gottdiener and Byron Vielehr. More

Short Moves to Lightspeed

Dec 20 2007

Lightspeed Research has hired John Short as Director of Panel Operations in North America, reporting directly to regional CEO Michael Gazala. He joins from comScore, Inc. where he was Program Manager of Panel Operations. More

GfK Adds Four to V2

Dec 19 2007

GfK has announced four senior hires for its US pharma research subsidiary GfK V2. Suzanne Berg, Ray Chan, and Shiv Raman join as SVPs and Strategic Business Unit heads, and Tom Hinkel as a Vice President. More

Athaide Returns to Market Strategies International

Dec 14 2007

In the US, Market Strategies International has re-hired Ken Athaide as SVP in its Technology research and consulting division, to lead the expansion of its tracking research business. He previously managed the firm's Media and Telecommunications practice from 1992 to 2000. More

SSI Promotes Leaders for Panels and KM

Dec 13 2007

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has promoted Debi Hart to VP Global Panel Solutions based in the Netherlands, and Jackie Lorch to VP Global Knowledge Management, working in the firm's headquarters in Fairfield Connecticut. More

G&S Hires Director, Promotes Three Analysts

Dec 13 2007

In the US, healthcare specialist G&S Research has hired Megan Axe as Director of Client Services, and promoted Wendy Martin to Manager of Client Services. Elizabeth Woerly and Ashley Gardner move up to Analyst positions. More

No Led Balloon - FreshMinds Wins at MRS' Alternative London Night Out

Dec 10 2007

FreshMinds was again named Agency of the Year at the MRS Research Excellence and Effectiveness Awards, the second biggest event in London last night. Essential, TNS and Firefish scooped other key awards and Nick Sparrow received the association's Silver Medal. More

Vision Critical Opens in Europe, Updates Panel+

Dec 10 2007

Canadian online panel firm Vision Critical has expanded into the European market with the opening of an office in central London. The firm has also launched the latest release of its survey authoring, support, panel management and reporting and analysis system, Panel+. More

TNS' Tony Smith Goes to Synovate

Dec 10 2007

Tony Smith has joined Synovate as Head of its Financial Services industry sector in the UK. He leaves TNS after fifteen years. More

Appointment Signals Growth for UK's Independent Researchers

Dec 10 2007

Times are good for independent research consultants in the UK. Representative body the ICG has been growing rapidly and this week announced the appointment of its first Professional Administrator, (Ms.) Andy Laing. More

Technology Promotions for TNS Australia

Dec 10 2007

TNS has announced a 'consolidation' of its Technology research sector in Australia, with the appointments of Jon Foged as National Director of Technology, and Justin Connally and Kim Albert as Directors. More

SSI Boosts Global Team

Dec 6 2007

Sampling solutions provider Survey Sampling International (SSI) has appointed three new VPs to strengthen its global operations. Kim Giangrande will manage Global HR; Suresh Subbiah, Global Client Services and Delivery; and Harold Kelley, Global Marketing. More

FSA Researcher Joins IFF

Dec 4 2007

London-based b2b and public policy research firm IFF has appointed Financial Services Authority (FSA) Market Research Manager Rob Warren as its new Director of Financial Research. He takes up his new position early next year. More

Carat Gears Up in Asia Pacific

Nov 30 2007

Aegis-owned Carat Asia Pacific has announced changes in its regional management team, to prepare for a more 'consumer centric' and digital era. Will Swayne becomes MD of Carat Hong Kong, while Mr K Subramanian is promoted to Regional Communications Planning Director, based in Singapore. More

Harris Appoints New Head of Financial Services

Nov 28 2007

Harris Interactive has appointed Peggy Lebenson as Senior VP, to lead its Financial Services Research team. More

Yellow Pages Expert Joins Knowledge Networks/SRI

Nov 28 2007

In the US, Knowledge Networks/SRI (KN/SRI) has hired Thomas Maguire as Vice President to help develop new products and approaches for its Yellow Pages (YP) specialism. More

B2B Appoints MD and FD

Nov 26 2007

In the UK, B2B International's founder Nick Hague has become Managing Director, and following a year in China launching the firm's office in Beijing, Matt Harrison has returned to the UK and been appointed Finance Director. More

Nielsen Business Media Names Farrar President

Nov 16 2007

In the US, Nielsen veteran Greg Farrar has become President of Nielsen Business Media. He has worked for the company for more than 20 years. More

YouGovCentaur Ready to Roll with New MD at Helm

Nov 9 2007

In the UK, the new venture announced in January by partners YouGov and publishing house Centaur has gathered momentum with the appointment of Alki Manias as Managing Director. More

Greenfield Reports Revenue Rise, Change of Chairman

Nov 8 2007

Greenfield Online has reported a 29.9% Q3 net revenue hike to $32.3m, and a 25.4% climb in profits. The firm's Chairman Peter Sobiloff will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by Joel Mesznik, who has served as a Board member since 1999. More

Former In-Stat Director Joins ABI

Nov 6 2007

ABI Research has hired Janet Wise for the new position of Director Primary Research, co-ordinating end-user survey research for both consumer and business markets. More

Maritz Hires Financial Services Veteran

Nov 6 2007

In the US, Maritz has appointed Thad Peterson as VP Sector Strategy & Solutions for its financial services division. More

Flat Panel Firm Growing Fast

Nov 5 2007

Flat panel research specialist DisplaySearch has added eleven new people to its analysis and support teams worldwide. They include Rich Alires as VP of North America Business Development, and Michael Boo, Calvin Hsieh and Hidetoshi Himuro as Directors in Korea, Taiwan and Japan, respectively. More

Senior Consulting Hire for Yankee

Nov 5 2007

Yankee Group has appointed Stephen H. Goldstein as Senior VP of its global Consulting practice. More

Heads Roll at WebTrends

Nov 2 2007

In the US, online analytics firm WebTrends has replaced CEO Greg Drew with board member Bruce Coleman, while three Vice Presidents – Jason Palmer, Tore Steen and Hamid Bahadori – have also left the company. More

Former EQ CEO to Launch Investment Consultancy

Nov 1 2007

Former EQ Chief Executive Bob Bond is planning to kick off the new year with the launch of a new consultancy Ganbatte Capital, providing investment and consultancy services to media, technology and marketing services firms both in the UK and US. More

TARGUSinfo Hires Claritas Analytics Veterans

Nov 1 2007

In the US, market research executives Keith Peterson and Ken Inman have joined consumer and business information firm TARGUSinfo to build its new generation analytics capabilities, known as The ElementOne Analytics Platform. More

Email Analytics Firm Appoints New CEO

Oct 31 2007

In New York, email competitor intelligence and analytics specialist Email Data Source (EDS) has hired Carter Nicholas as its new Chief Executive Officer. More

New UK Healthcare Leader for TNS

Oct 29 2007

TNS Healthcare has appointed former Grey Healthcare leader Mark Duckham as MD of its UK International (UKI) division, supported by Head of Research David Hanlon. More

Senior Hires for AMR

Oct 29 2007

Supply chain specialist AMR Research has made three appointments. David Aquino and David Brown join as Research Directors on the Value Chain Strategies team and the Enterprise Strategies team, respectively, while Noha Tohamy joins the Market Services team. More

Healthcare Research Veteran Joins Willow Group

Oct 18 2007

Illinois-based market research agency The Willow Group (TWG) has hired healthcare research specialist Uwe Hohgrawe as Senior VP Market Research, based in the firm's east coast office. More

Former Microsoft MD to Chair Analytics Firm

Oct 15 2007

Marketing intelligence firm Xtract has appointed former Microsoft Finland MD Martti Mehtälä as Chair of its Board of Directors. Alan Moore from SMLXL and Canadian management advisor William Greenberg also become members of the Board. More

Two Senior Appointments for TNS

Oct 12 2007

TNS has announced two global leadership appointments. Leendert de Voogd is promoted to Global Sector Head, Political and Social, replacing Marita Carballo who leaves to pursue 'academic and other interests'; while former Dell man Renaud Collery is appointed as Head of Global Operations. More

Kadence Grows Worldwide Team

Oct 12 2007

B2b specialist Kadence has made ten new appointments, reflecting significant business growth across its worldwide operations. Two people join the firm's UK headquarters in London and eight more are added to offices in Boston, Malaysia and India. More

Three New Directors for Health Care Researcher

Oct 11 2007

US life sciences specialist AlphaDetail is to open a new office in Horsham, Pennsylvania on November 1, and has appointed three directors - Eileen Henne, Mike Nestler and John Freeman - to lead it. More

Financial Research Specialist Joins Saville Rossiter-Base

Oct 10 2007

In the UK, Flora Vieites has joined Hertfordshire-based Saville Rossiter-Base (SR-B) as Research Director. More

SAP Buys Business Objects

Oct 8 2007

Business software giant SAP AG is to acquire French-based Business Objects S.A. in a cash and shares transaction totalling just over €4.8 billion. The deal includes €42.00 in cash per ordinary share. More

Insight on the Board at Field Marketing Firm

Oct 8 2007

Omnicom subsidiary and field marketing company CPM UK has created a Board Level position for an Insight Director, and appointed Stephen Bisset in the role. More

Former Synovate Director Re-launches Cognicient in US

Oct 4 2007

Mike Page, who left his role as Synovate's Director of Operations for Western Europe last year, is about to re-launch his firm Cognicient in New York. More

Pricejamieson Launches AsiaPac Service

Oct 3 2007

Recruitment consultancy Pricejamieson, whose specialist teams cover marketing and digital communications in addition to MR, is expanding its research services to Asia Pacific. Senior Consultant Rowan Haylett moves from the London office to parent company Aquent in Australia. More

BioInformatics Boosts Management Team

Oct 3 2007

Arlington-based BioInformatics has hired Jeff Gardner as Director Research & Advisory Services and John Lewis as VP Marketing & Business Development, while Robin Rothrock is promoted to VP Client Relations. More

IFF Managing Director in 'Surprise' Resignation

Oct 2 2007

MD Tim Britton is to leave London-based b2b and public policy research experts IFF, in November, and says he is 'considering options' for his next move in the industry. Two current Directors, Jan Shury and Mark Speed, will become Joint MDs. More

Telematics and Navigation Expert Joins ABI

Oct 1 2007

NYC-based ABI Research has hired Dominique Bonte as Principal Analyst, Telematics and Navigation, focusing on European markets and based in Brussels. More

Panels Leader for Vision Critical

Sep 28 2007

Custom online panels firm Vision Critical has promoted Jason Smith, SVP Sales & Marketing since 2004, to the role of President and COO of its Panel Division. More

TNS Combines Media Units to Meet Digital Challenge

Sep 27 2007

TNS will be merging its Media Intelligence and Media Research (iTRAM) units into one, in an effort to further develop its TV and online audience measurement services. More

Annik Opens US Office, Appoints Sales Head

Sep 26 2007

Indian research and analytics firm Annik has opened an office in Florida, US and appointed Ron Brotherton to lead business development for its Analytical Processing Division. More

M/A/R/C Promotes Long-Serving Duo

Sep 25 2007

M/A/R/C® Research has created two new Executive Vice Presidents with the promotions of Amy Barrentine and Randy Wahl. General Manager Barrentine has been with the firm for 28 years and Wahl, who leads the Advanced Analytics group, eighteen years. More

Marketing Sciences Grows Healthcare Team

Sep 21 2007

Winchester, UK-based Marketing Sciences has appointed Pip Whiteside as Research Director, strengthening its growing senior healthcare team. More

Top ESOMAR Award for David Smith

Sep 20 2007

UK researchers scooped four of the five ESOMAR annual excellence awards presented at the final session of the association's 60th Congress in Berlin, with David Smith of DVL Smith Group taking home the top John Downham Award and a prize of €10,000. More

GfK Loses Young Turk

Sep 18 2007

Deniz Ozerdil, formerly of GfK Turkey, has resigned and set up her own agency, Istanbul Research. The firm will focus on offering local field and tab services for international clients. More

Polish Office and New VP for Agricultural Specialist

Sep 18 2007

Research provider Dmrkynetec, formed from the merger of UK and US companies in February, has employed Jim Herman as its new Vice President of Research. The firm recently opened an office in Poznañ, Poland. More

Former Nebu MD Tariq Mirza Joins Intellex

Sep 14 2007

Dutch online reporting specialist Intellex Datamanagement has appointed Tariq Mirza to lead its business development in the UK, as he returns to the industry after a year out. More

Zogby to Recruit 150 Temps

Sep 13 2007

With election time approaching, US polling firm Zogby is planning to take on at least 150 temporary workers to keep up with increased growth. CEO and founder John Zogby says most are likely to end up with permanent positions. More

Healthcare Fieldwork Firm Hires Head of Quant

Sep 13 2007

Global agency Fieldwork International Healthcare has hired Jane Jarvis as Director of Quantitative Services. She was previously a Director at Alexis Medical and Medicare Audits. More

Former Novartis Insight Head to Lead GfK HealthCare

Sep 12 2007

Former Novartis Global Head of Consumer Insights Sandra McAuliffe has taken up the role of Managing Director with GfK HealthCare in the UK. More

UK Fieldwork Firm Westcombe Closes

Sep 11 2007

Kent-based b2b specialist Westcombe Business Research has ceased trading. Administrators were called on 22rd August and the firm's employees have left: three of them have now set up a new fieldwork firm along with a former supplier. More

Kate Langford Joins ENI

Sep 11 2007

Specialist MR recruiter Kate Langford has left PriceJamieson after eight years to work at rival consultancy Elizabeth Norman International (ENI). More

Legg Up and Running with Coding Firm

Sep 10 2007

In the UK, former Voxco and Pulse Group salesman Nigel Legg has formed Katugas Research Services Ltd, offering multi-lingual coding services. More

Ipsos MORI Director Leaves to Head York Consulting Scotland

Sep 7 2007

UK-based economic and management advisor York Consulting has appointed Margaret Frazer as Principal Consultant, in charge of operations in its Edinburgh office. More

Bolger Leaves Yahoo! to Return to comScore

Sep 7 2007

Lynn Bolger has returned to Internet ratings firm comScore to take up the position of Executive VP of Advertising Solutions, focusing on helping clients maximize the return from their investments in digital marketing. More

Nastasi Takes Entertainment Research Role

Sep 7 2007

In the US, digital news and entertainment service Captivate Network has appointed Sarah Nastasi as its new Research Director, with a remit to focus on corporate research and support real estate sales, ad sales, marketing and branding. More

Former MarketTools Sales VP Joins IMS

Sep 6 2007

In the US, Insight Marketing Systems (IMS) has hired Evelyn Lewin as VP Sales & Marketing North America to promote the firm's flagship Research Reporter application. More

Experian Launches New Global Image, Appoints MD

Sep 5 2007

Database giant Experian has launched a new global image and identity which includes a re-vamped logo and tagline. The firm has also appointed Tony Pullen as Managing Director of its Business Information Division in Nottingham, UK. More

Senior Promotion for Nielsen Media in China

Sep 5 2007

Nielsen Media Research in China has promoted Rita Chan to the post of Executive Director of Sales & Client Services, more than 25 years after she joined the group. More

Former Kraft Analytics Director Sets Up Metametrics

Aug 31 2007

Kraft Foods European Analytics Director Tom Lloyd has left to found what he describes as 'a new type of analytical consultancy' to help clients gain maximum value from the data they already buy. More

Disney Researcher Joins DVL Smith

Aug 30 2007

Market intelligence agency DVL Smith Group has appointed Marianne Cantwell as Project Director based in its London office. More

ADTECH Hires Sales Manager for UK and Ireland

Aug 30 2007

Digital marketing solutions firm ADTECH – whose Helios IQ software enables web publishers to evaluate online advertising campaigns – has appointed Lawrence Chmara as Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. More

Infusion Takes Five

Aug 29 2007

In South Africa, market intelligence agency Infusion has made five appointments in a move which the firm says will strengthen its knowledge base. They include Refiloe Mataboge, previously Executive Director at TNS Research Surveys, who becomes CEO. More

Former RI Health Specialist Joins Ipsos MORI

Aug 28 2007

In London, Ipsos MORI has hired Sarah Phillips to lead its healthcare division. She joins from Research International where she was European Healthcare Director and a Board Director; and worked previously at Harris Interactive. More

Senior Hires Boost Financial Flagship for GfK NOP

Aug 24 2007

UK-based GfK NOP has appointed Gordon Blunt and Andy Thwaites to extend the scope of its Financial Research Survey (FRS), adding expertise in areas including forecasting, segmentation and data matching. More

Second Sage for Cross-Tab

Aug 24 2007

Offshore MR and analytics provider Cross-Tab Marketing Services has appointed Dr. Russ Winer to its Global Advisory Board. The firm already taps Simon Chadwick for advice on business and corporate strategy. More

MrWeb Partners with MRA

Aug 23 2007

MrWeb has announced a partnership with the US-based association MRA (Marketing Research Association). The deal aims to give MRA members access to daily updates of global news and job vacancies while promoting MRA's services and programs to readers of Daily Research News. More

New Nielsen Healthcare Unit Builds Team

Aug 23 2007

Recently launched NielsenHealth has appointed Paul Coggin as VP, Healthcare Marketing and Sales and Ron Timmerman as VP, Health Panel Services. More

Semphonic Appoints VP Analytics

Aug 23 2007

Web analytics consultancy Semphonic has named June Dershewitz as its new VP Analytics. In addition to generating insights, her role will include helping clients with web and customer data integration. More

Range Launches Strategy and Research Department

Aug 21 2007

In Texas, search marketing specialist Range Online Media has launched an in-house Strategy and Research division and promoted Dustin Engel to head the unit, in the role of Director of Consumer Strategy and Research. More

Biz360 Appoints VP of Sales

Aug 21 2007

US-based media and market intelligence agency Biz360 has hired industry veteran Dan Kidd to lead all its sales operations including management of the direct, partnership and channel sales teams. More

GfK's Man in Washington Returns to Harris

Aug 20 2007

Harris Interactive has rehired Justin Greeves to lead its Public Affairs Research Practice, co-located in Reston, Virginia and New York City. He joined the firm with Wirthlin when it was bought in 2004, and left the following year to lead GfK's Washington, DC office. More

DisplaySearch to Track DVDs and Smaller Screens

Aug 20 2007

Flat panel technology specialist DisplaySearch is to begin tracking the DVD sector, and has hired Paul Erickson to lead this unit. Takao Tsukahara also joins, with a remit to expand the firm's research into small and medium display markets. More

Research Now Finds CFO

Aug 20 2007

As promised to shareholders in July, panels firm Research Now has appointed a CFO, Nathan Runnicles – he will join the Board on 19th November 2007. More

Jigsaw Boosts Financial Team

Aug 20 2007

In the UK, Ali Pugh is joining Jigsaw Research to broaden its financial sector coverage, both quant and qual. She joins from Consensus Research. More

iSuppli Flies in Multimedia Specialist

Aug 17 2007

In California, electronics research specialist iSuppli has appointed former Air Force lieutenant David Carnevale as Vice President Multimedia Content and Distribution, to manage the firm's home, mobile, broadband and digital research programmes. More

WhatTheyThink Launches Consultancy

Aug 15 2007

US-based news site WhatTheyThink.com has launched a consulting division to offer advisory services and custom research to the printing and publishing industry. The team will be headed by Vince Naselli who joins with a 20 year background gained in research positions in the graphics arts industry. More

Canadian Healthcare MR Firm Launched

Aug 15 2007

Former Synovate and Greenfield Online man Dave Plunkett is heading up a new specialist research provider, Precision Healthcare Marketing Intelligence (Precision-HMI), based in Toronto. More

Ypartnership Names Director of Insights

Aug 15 2007

Florida-based advertising and public relations agency Ypartnership has appointed hospitality industry specialist Greg Dunn as its new Director of Insights, to oversee the firm's research division. More

Change at the Top for RI

Aug 13 2007

Mark Cranmer, who replaced Roger Banks as Global CEO of Research International only last year, will himself be leaving the post by the end of 2007. Bob Meyers, currently completing his term as CEO of Millward Brown, will replace him. More

Kadence Opens in Malaysia and Indonesia

Aug 13 2007

B2b specialist Kadence is boosting its Asia Pacific presence with the launch of new offices in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More

Editorial Appointment for Online MR Publisher

Aug 13 2007

eMarketer, provider of MR information for online marketers, has hired Mickey Alam Khan for the new role of Editor in Chief. He will lead the analyst team and oversee publication of more than 80 reports a year, plus the content of the firm's daily newsletter. More

Nielsen Launches Healthcare Firm, Completes Telephia Buy

Aug 10 2007

The Nielsen Company has launched NielsenHealth, offering clients 'consumer centric' analytical tools to more effectively understand and address the attitudes, behaviors and needs of patients and physicians. Matthew Dumas becomes its MD. More

Angus Reid Launches... Health Division

Aug 10 2007

In the same week as Nielsen, Canadian agency Angus Reid Strategies has also announced the formation of a new health practice. The new wing will be led by Senior VP Yola Zdanowicz who, like many of the firm's senior team, joins from Ipsos. More

Pulse Forms Qual Division, Partners with Itracks

Aug 10 2007

MR outsourcing specialist and panel provider Pulse Group is launching a new qualitative division, including state-of-the-art viewing facilities for focus groups. Qual veteran Chan Choy Ping, previously of NFO and Synovate, will lead the division. More

Senior Moves at IMS

Aug 9 2007

IMS Health has named Kevin Knightly in the new role of Senior VP, Business Line Management, and promoted Adel Al-Saleh to replace him as President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). More

AMR Hires Leaders for New Retail Initiatives

Aug 9 2007

Boston-based AMR Research has appointed Andy Sanfilippo as Research Director and Dawn O'Brien as Program Director, to boost its Retail Strategies Service team. More

Big Apple Office for BIGresearch

Aug 8 2007

BIGresearch has opened an office in New York and appointed Holly Williams as Vice President of Sales to manage it. More

IBM Research Head Moves to TNS

Aug 7 2007

TNS has appointed Shari Morwood as Executive VP of Technology, Telecom and Media in North America. She has spent the last eleven years at IBM, in roles including Vice President of Worldwide Market Research. More

Ciao Promotes Thornton to Euro Sales Head

Aug 7 2007

Ciao Surveys has promoted Richard Thornton, currently VP Client Development Europe, to manage the whole of its European sales operation as Head of Client Development. More

Healthcare Researcher Adds Leaflet-Testing Unit

Aug 3 2007

Select Research, the UK agency working on a replacement for the 200-year old Body Mass Index, has set up a specialist division for user testing of Patient Information Leaflets. More

InsightExpress Adds Four

Aug 3 2007

In the US, InsightExpress has expanded its Online Media Measurement Group with the appointments of Nancy Dillon and Janett Haas as Senior Account Executives, and Alicia Allijan and Leslie Newburn as Account Executives. More

New Operations Director for FI Healthcare

Aug 3 2007

Fieldwork International Healthcare has hired Charlotte Solberger as Telephone Operations Director, based in the UK. She joins from Synovate UK where she was Group Field Manager. More

TNS Media Takes on Two Browns

Aug 1 2007

In the UK, TNS has appointed Kerry Brown and Jonathan Brown to develop existing and new client relationships as Directors of the firm's UK Media division. More

Synovate Healthcare Opens in Turkey

Jul 30 2007

Synovate Healthcare has opened an office in Istanbul, its first in Turkey, with a dedicated team offering Turkish clients both ad hoc and syndicated research services. More

Specialist Sample Division for Ipsos Interactive

Jul 30 2007

Ipsos Interactive Services (IIS) has launched a global division that will focus on research using client supplied or specialist sample data. More

Pulse Hires in Asia as NYC Office Opens

Jul 25 2007

Asian-based outsourcing and online panel firm the Pulse Group has officially opened the doors to its New York City office with industry veteran John Saez at the helm, while in Kuala Lumpur the firm has made an additional seven senior hires. More

Ad Council Promotes Foleno to Senior VP Research

Jul 25 2007

In New York City, the Advertising Council has promoted Anthony Foleno to Senior VP Research, charged with overseeing the research team and evaluating the impact that new campaigns have on the organisation's profile. More

Dunkin' Insight Head Leaves for New IHG Brand Team

Jul 20 2007

Dunkin' Brands' head of Insight Regina Lewis has left to join IHG, the group which owns hotel brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, as part of its newly formed worldwide brand management leadership team. More

RI Training Veteran Goes It Alone

Jul 20 2007

After 15 years with Research International (RI), the firm's Worldwide Director of Learning & Development (L&D) Daniel Wain is leaving to set up his own UK-based training consultancy, Daniel Wain Consulting. More

Consultants Join Kelsey Group

Jul 19 2007

Directory and local media specialist The Kelsey Group has added three new senior analysts: Peter Krasilovsky, Stephen Marshall and Michael Taylor. More

Automotive Research Veteran Joins Questus

Jul 18 2007

In the US, marketing solutions firm Questus has hired Peter Sorgenfrei as Director of Research Strategy. More

Draftfcb Expands Customer Intelligence Team

Jul 18 2007

In Chicago, marcoms agency and Interpublic subsidiary Draftfcb has expanded its customer intelligence team with two senior appointments. Wendy Foran joins as VP Statistician and Marcos Pierson as VP Director of Customer Intelligence. More

TMN Group Nearly Doubles Profit, Appoints New CFO / COO

Jul 17 2007

In London, online direct marketing organisation TMN Group plc has announced record revenue and profit levels. Its online panel specialist subsidiary The iD Factor experienced 90% growth. More

SSI Co-founder Tom Danbury Dies

Jul 16 2007

US provider Survey Sampling International (SSI) is mourning co-founder Tom Danbury, who died last week while visiting family in Kansas City, Missouri. More

Aegis Hires Strategy and Development Leader

Jul 16 2007

Synovate owner Aegis Group plc has appointed Chantal Restivo-Alessi, formerly of EMI, as Head of Strategy and Corporate Development. More

Kadence Boosts AsiaPac Regional Fieldwork Offer

Jul 13 2007

Kadence Asia Pacific has appointed Joseph Tan to its newly created role of Fieldwork Client Services Manager, to provide a central contact for international clients looking to undertake research in the region. More

...While SK&A Expands

Jul 11 2007

US healthcare research and database provider SK&A Information Services will be recruiting an additional 50 staff at its call center, based in Irvine, California, to meet an increased client demand for custom research. More

Abt Associates Buys SRBI

Jul 10 2007

In the US, public sector-focused research provider Abt Associates has acquired SRBI (Schulman, Ronca & Bucuvalas, Inc.), for an undisclosed sum. SRBI will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Abt, led by current President and CEO Mark A. Schulman, Ph.D. More

Thomas Joins RP Cushing to Expand Division

Jul 10 2007

Damon Thomas has joined UK MR specialist RPCushing Recruitment as Head of its Analysis and Information division. The firm says it aims to double the division's size to eight consultants by the end of the financial year. More

Moncrieff to Fuel Kline Growth

Jul 10 2007

Senior energy industry consultant Ian Moncrieff has joined MR and consultancy firm Kline & Company as Vice President, Oil and Gas. More

Telegraph Hires AOL's Moore to Spearhead Research & Strategy

Jul 5 2007

Daily and Sunday Telegraph Owner TMG has appointed Michael Moore, formerly of AOL Europe, to the role of Executive Director of Consumer Markets. He joins next month to spearhead marketing, research and strategy and will also be developing the group's multimedia activity. More

Shepherd to Watch Over New Division at RPCushing

Jul 4 2007

MR specialist RPCushing Recruitment is launching an executive search and selection division, headed up by newly appointed Estelle Shepherd, former European Director of Recruitment at the Kantar Group. More

Synovate Promotes Architect of UK Growth

Jul 4 2007

Synovate has promoted Michelle Norman to CEO of its UK business. As UK MD since 2004 she has presided over the integration of its businesses in the country, including a number of acquisitions. More

Ex-RONIN Pair to Launch Ugam's UK CATI Centre

Jun 29 2007

Mumbai-based Ugam Solutions has hired former RONIN General Managers, Simon Glanville and Rafal Gajdamowicz, as Managing Director and Executive VP of its new multi-lingual data collection centre in London. More

Paul Edwards Returns to Research International

Jun 28 2007

Publicis Chief Strategy Officer Paul Edwards is to return to Research International (RI), where he began his agency career. He takes the role of UK Chairman and will report to RI Chief Executive Mark Cranmer. More

Harwood Joins Board at Healthcare Specialist

Jun 26 2007

Healthcare Research Worldwide Ltd (HRW), part of MMR, has promoted Jeanette Harwood to its Board. She worked at Insight International and NOP World Health Europe before joining HRW in January 2005. More

New President for MRA

Jun 22 2007

In the US, MRA (the Marketing Research Association) has installed Colleen Moore-Mezler as President for the 2007-2008 term. More

Office Supplies Tracker for NPD

Jun 22 2007

The NPD Group has launched a point-of-sale tracker for office supplies superstores, covering the USA's three major office superstore retailers; Staples, Office Depot, and Office Max. Perry James will lead the unit as Director of Office Supplies. More

Tech Publisher Sets Up MR Report Unit

Jun 22 2007

CMP Technology publication EE Times has established an Intelligence Unit, which it describes as 'part of a commitment to deeper analysis of industry issues'. Senior Analyst Loring Wirbel will work closely with group publication Heavy Reading to set up and lead the unit. More

Decision Resources Hires Growth Strategist

Jun 21 2007

US pharma research firm Decision Resources has followed up its recent cash injection with the appointment of former Thomson Healthcare Executive VP Shahir Kassam-Adams as Chief Strategy Officer, charged with managing its acquisition plans. More

Launch of Analytics Firm A1

Jun 21 2007

US marketing solutions firm Analytic Innovations has launched a new division, A1 Research, to provide clients with advanced analytic solutions to solve large-scale business problems. More

B2B Strategist Becomes 'Chief Experience Officer'

Jun 21 2007

New York B2B communications agency Doremus, part of Omnicom, has promoted media planning veteran Chris Philip to the post of Senior VP Chief Experience Officer. More

SEM Firm Hires Chief Scientist

Jun 20 2007

US search engine marketing (SEM) firm Adverplex has appointed Dr Philip Klein as Chief Scientist, tasked with directing its research programme. More

Brochu to Fill Monster's Shoes at GMI

Jun 19 2007

Seattle-based MR software and panels firm GMI (Global Market Insite) has appointed technology veteran Michael Brochu as its new Chief Executive Officer. More

Ad Men Seek Acquisitions for 'Customer Centric' Company

Jun 14 2007

Advertising industry pioneers George Wiedemann and Kenneth Lomasney have established Wiedemann & Lomasney (W&L), a holding company aimed at creating a 'customer centric marketing services firm'. The partners plan to announce a first buy before the end of the month. More

New Dutch Leader for Research Now

Jun 13 2007

Online panels and fieldwork firm Research Now has appointed Falk Rehkopf, previously of SPSS and Forrester, as Head of Client Development in The Netherlands. More

Ipsos MORI Names New Operations Director

Jun 8 2007

Former Opinion Leader Research Director Sarah Michell has joined Ipsos MORI in a new role as Operations Director, based primarily in the firm's Harrow office. More

Two Hires for Kadence UK

Jun 7 2007

Burgeoning b2b specialist Kadence has hired Alex Smith as Research Manager and Sabrina Molteni as Research Analyst in its London office. More

Yankee Chief to Head Technology Association

Jun 6 2007

Emily Nagle Green, President and CEO of tech MR firm The Yankee Group, has been elected President of The Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange (MITX / 'my-techs'), a regional trade association for digital technology, marketing and media professionals. More

comScore Hires Communications Veteran

Jun 1 2007

Marvin Pollack has joined Internet information provider comScore as VP Corporate Communications, bringing more than three decades of marketing communications experience to the firm. More

New Board Hire for CMOR

May 31 2007

In the US, the Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) has appointed Donna Neal, an insight specialist at the Miller Brewing Company, as the new Co-Chair of its Board of Directors. More

Former Yellow Pages Marketer Joins KN

May 31 2007

Consumer information firm Knowledge Networks has appointed Jane Dennison-Bauer to lead its Directory Research Practice. More

iD Factor Hires Heald, Starts Recruitment Drive

May 24 2007

In the UK, online marketing services group TMN has hired Tim Heald from ORB to take on a business development role with its research units, The iD Factor and iCD Research. Heald will take up the new post on 1st June. More

LRA Promotions Create Field Office Network

May 22 2007

LRA Worldwide, a customer experience management firm which conducts mystery shopping exercises in the hospitality sector, has promoted seven staff to the post of Senior Consultant or Account Manager. More

Senior Promotions and Departure at IDC

May 21 2007

IDC has promoted three execs, Vernon Turner, Henry Morris and Ralph Finos, to Senior Vice President level, serving on its executive management group. Meanwhile Senior VP Crawford Del Prete is leaving the technology analyst to join TNS. More

Dubai Office for Kline

May 21 2007

Researcher and management consultancy Kline & Company has opened a new office in Dubai, focused on serving its Middle Eastern energy and petrochemical industry clients; and has hired Vineet Chattree as Director to lead it. More

Dixon Steps Up at TMN Group

May 16 2007

Online marketing services group TMN has promoted Paul Dixon to the position of Managing Director of its research units, The iD Factor and iCD Research. More

TNS Buys Abt's Financial Services Arm

May 10 2007

TNS has acquired the Financial Services Research division of US business research and consulting group, Abt Associates. Senior Abt staff Scott Rosa and Sarita Bhagwat will join TNS to manage the integration of the two organisations. More

WebSideStory Rebrands as Visual Sciences

May 10 2007

Real-time analytics provider WebSideStory has adopted the name of Visual Sciences, with whom it merged last year, and from today will trade on Nasdaq as 'VSCN'. More

New North American Leaders for Ipsos Health

May 4 2007

Ipsos Health has made two key appointments to strengthen its client service team: Elys Roberts joins as President and CEO for North America and Andrew Grenville becomes Chief Research Officer. More

Three Wise Men Bound for Oxford

May 2 2007

Oxford Intelligence, a UK-based consultancy and research firm specialising in foreign direct investment, has appointed three senior consultants as an Advisory Group to back ambitious plans for expansion. They include BPRI co-founder Jonathan Shingleton. More

Nauckhoff Joins Offshoring Firm for European Push

May 2 2007

Offshore MR services agency Markelytics has announced plans for expansion into Europe. Former ESOMAR and Nestle research chief Fredrik Nauckhoff joins to lead the expansion as Head of Sales in France. More

User Experience Leader for DraftFCB

May 2 2007

DraftFCB, the Interpublic marcoms agency formed last summer by combining Draft and Foote Cone & Belding units around the world, has hired Jackson Young for the new position of Senior VP / Director of User Experience Architecture. More

TNS Appoints Tomei to Lead Panels Growth

May 1 2007

After a 13 year career with ACNielsen, Robert Tomei has joined TNS as Global Head of Access Panels to establish, lead and deliver a growth strategy for the firm's global access panel business, 6thdimension(TM). More

Email Marketing firm Buys Loyalty Matrix

May 1 2007

Email marketing specialist Responsys has purchased predictive analytics company Loyalty Matrix, and appointed Ed Henrich as VP Strategic Services to oversee its integration. More

Double Hire for ISA

May 1 2007

US data collection specialist, Interviewing Service of America (ISA), has appointed Jennifer Holland and Jennifer Burlington as Account Executives, to assist with sales growth and data collection and processing services. More

Jackson Back at Yankee Group

Apr 23 2007

In the US, John Jackson has returned to Yankee Group as Vice President of Enabling Technologies Research. Most recently, he led the consulting organization at M:Metrics. More

BizDev Hire for Pharma Positioning Specialist

Apr 23 2007

Pharmaceutical and biotech positioning specialist Brand Engineers has hired Dominick J. Cirigliano as Director, Business Development. He will report to President and CEO Dennis Crowley. More

Financial Services Hire for Compete

Apr 23 2007

Consumer researcher Compete, Inc. has named banking and e-commerce leader Ron Sheklin as General Manager of its Financial Services practice. More

Wachovia to Focus on Customer Understanding

Apr 20 2007

US financial services firm Wachovia has restructured its business to exploit its improved customer understanding. Ranjana Clark, former head of the firm's treasury-services division, will lead a new unit comprising corporate marketing, market research, customer service and e-commerce. More

London MD for Nunwood

Apr 11 2007

UK-based consultancy Nunwood has appointed Sarah Houghton as MD for its recently opened office in the capital. She spent the past sixteen years at Millward Brown. More

Kadence Hires to Boost CATI Offer

Apr 11 2007

B2b specialist Kadence has hired Fory McCandless as its new Field Services Director, based in its Boston office. More

Creston Hires Blamer to Head US Expansion

Apr 10 2007

UK marketing services group, Creston plc, has moved Stateside with the opening of a New York Office and the appointment of agency veteran Steve Blamer as CEO in charge of the new operation. More

Compete Hires for New Division

Apr 2 2007

Boston-headquartered online MR firm, Compete Inc, has expanded its Wireless practice with the launch of a new Telecom & Media division, and promoted Adam Guy to lead it as General Manager. More

Gallup China Leader Joins IDC

Mar 28 2007

Technology researcher IDC has appointed Michael Guo as Managing Director for its China Operations, as it continues to expand into the booming market. He worked previously as Director of the board and Managing Partner of Gallup China. More

GMI Gains Asian Panellists, Loses Schack

Mar 23 2007

Panel and software provider, GMI (Global Market Insite), has increased the size of its panels in China by 65% and in India more than fivefold. Meanwhile senior Board member Larry Schack has left the company and the west coast, reportedly to work for his previous employer, PSB. More

IT Panels Combine

Mar 20 2007

In the US Authentic Response, the MR division of Return Path, Inc., has announced a partnership with publisher TechTarget, pooling global panelists to give researchers access to a total of more than 3 million IT professionals. In addition, online MR specialist Mike Billingsley has joined Authentic Response as VP of Sales. More

Bowman to Guide Internet Measurement Body

Mar 19 2007

In the UK Peter Bowman, a veteran of joint industry initiatives including the NRS and BARB, has been appointed as the inaugural General Manager of JICIMS, the Joint Industry Committee for Internet Measurement Systems. More

Kline Creates Client Satisfaction Overview Role

Mar 16 2007

Management and market research consultancy Kline & Company has created a new role overseeing global client satisfaction across the group, and promoted Ian Butcher, a twenty-five year veteran of the firm, to fill it. More

Healthcare Agency Forms Patient Research Team

Mar 16 2007

Synovate subsidiary Fieldwork International Healthcare has formed a new team to focus on conducting patient studies. More

ISG Chairman Connors Ponders Major Buy

Mar 14 2007

In an exclusive interview with DRNO, Mike Connors admits the quarter billion dollars raised last month for his new acquisition company is 'burning a hole in our pockets' and that ISG will base its strategy on buying one information services firm worth $200-700m, within eighteen months tops. More

New Global CEO for Cross-Tab

Mar 14 2007

Indian offshore MR firm Cross-Tab has appointed Dr Kumar Mehta to the newly created US-based position of Global CEO. Mehta worked with the outsourcing company as part of his previous role at Microsoft. More

Accenture Energy Analyst Joins IDC

Mar 14 2007

Technology specialist IDC has appointed Roberta Bigliani as EMEA Research Director of its Energy Insights company. Her role covers European research-based advisory and consulting services for both utilities and oil & gas segments. More

Guerin Joins Cambiar to Lead New Division

Mar 13 2007

US-based MR industry change management consulting firm Cambiar LLC has added a Sales Performance Consulting practice. Bill Guerin joins from TNS to lead it. More

Telecoms Expert Joins IAG

Mar 13 2007

Roger Entner has joined media, advertising, brand and audience information company, IAG Research, as Senior VP of Communications, responsible for the growth of the firm's communications division. More

KN Signs Yellow Pages Research Veteran

Mar 12 2007

Knowledge Networks/SRI has hired Yellow Pages and telecom industries veteran Jim D'Arcangelo to head its directory research program, including Yellow Pages Market ReporterSM (YPMR). More

Analyst Joins FDS

Mar 12 2007

UK-based FDS International has strengthened its team of analysts with the appointment of Ruth Watts, formerly of Harris Interactive More

Dexter to Help Steer RPCushing

Mar 12 2007

UK MR staffing specialist RPCushing Recruitment has appointed Andy Dexter, former CEO of Incepta and now MD of start-up agency Truth, as a Strategic Advisor. More

Web Analytics Trailblazer Joins Unica

Mar 7 2007

Enterprise marketing management (EMM) solutions firm, Unica, has hired Rand Schulman as General Manager, Internet Marketing Solutions Group (IMSG), to head the firm's web analytics and Internet marketing applications. More

Appointments for QRS

Mar 7 2007

UK fieldwork specialist QRS Market Research has appointed two new Associate Directors. Raymond Lindley will take charge of call centre operations and Sarah Hobley will manage the Consumer Qualitative Division. More

IDC Signs Up HPC Consultant

Mar 6 2007

Technology researcher IDC has appointed veteran high performance computing (HPC) analyst Steve Conway as a Research Vice President in its Technical Computing Systems group. More

Truth Launches, Backed by College

Mar 5 2007

Truth, Andy Dexter's new insight consultancy, has opened for business, with 'significant backing' from a private investment partner, College Group. Truth has an initial team of four partners including Leanne Tomasevic and Toby Matthewson who joined in February. More

Hobson Chosen by Ulster Bank

Mar 5 2007

Ireland's Ulster Bank Group has promoted insight professional Glynis Hobson to the role of Head of Strategic Planning & Communications. Hobson will be responsible for all marketing communications and strategic planning across the Ulster Bank and First Active brands on the island of Ireland. More

Buy and Hire for Printing and Publishing Intelligence Firm

Mar 5 2007

Printing and publishing industry analyst WhatTheyThink.com has acquired the assets of Global Forecast Group (GFG), a research and economic analyst firm based in Harrisville, Rhode Island; and appointed its principal, Dr. Joe Webb, as its Director of Economics and Research. More

Appointment for Wireless Specialist

Feb 28 2007

US research firm iSuppli Corp has appointed telecoms industry veteran, Francis Sideco as a Senior Analyst in its Wireless Systems service. More

Springboard Opens in Australia, Hires Another from IDC

Feb 27 2007

Technology researcher Springboard has opened an Australian office and appointed Phil Hassey as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Like the firm's co-founders, Hassey worked previously at IDC where he was Asia/Pacific Research Director. More

Jupiter Boosts Analyst Team

Feb 27 2007

Internet and technology-focused provider JupiterResearch has hired three industry veterans as analysts. Kevin Heisler, Neil Strother and Doug Williams will cover search marketing, mobile marketing & media and broadband. More

Field and Tab Leaders Promoted at Informa

Feb 23 2007

Informa Research Services has announced two senior promotions in its Field and Tab Division, based in Seattle. Both Jackie Weise and Mitchell P. Thornburgh worked at Market Trends Inc. before its acquisition by Informa. More

Harris Backs Fast-Growing Loyalty Practice

Feb 22 2007

Harris Interactive has underlined ambitions for its Loyalty practice with three senior hires. Industry veterans and loyalty specialists Bill Salokar, John Jessen and Sandy Lasky will focus on distinct sectors and clients, each taking the title of Vice President, Senior Consultant. More

Abt Adds New Role for Research Veteran

Feb 22 2007

Government and business research consultancy Abt Associates has announced that its Senior VP, Dr Richard A Kulka will now oversee the firm's Survey Methodology and Data Capture Group. His focus will be on strengthening quality, innovation, and flexibility. More

Ipsos MD Crosses the Pond

Feb 21 2007

Ipsos UK's MD of Public Affairs, Sam McGuire, has taken on a new challenge as he joins the firm's North American Public Affairs management team in New York, as Senior Vice President. More

Senior Promotions for Synovate Healthcare

Feb 14 2007

Synovate Healthcare has announced five senior promotions, following strong growth in 2006 and continuing integration. They include Bob Douglas as MD, Global Custom and Marianne Purdie as MD, Europe Custom, plus HR Director Virginia Mount's elevation to the Global Exec Committee. More

Former IDC Man to Head Up Specialist Computing Firm

Feb 13 2007

Former IDC analyst Addison Snell is to lead Tabor Research, the recently formed MR and consulting practice of Tabor Communications, Inc., strategic solutions provider to the High Productivity Computing industry (HPC). More

Monster Hands Over at GMI

Feb 12 2007

Founder and CEO Rob Monster is to leave the helm of panels and software provider GMI, to pursue other interests. Monster will continue to serve as a board member and will participate in the selection of a new CEO, while the Chairman's role is taken by Enrique Godreau III, current GMI board member and MD of one of its major investors Voyager Capital. More

New Global Insight Role at Interpublic Marcoms Agency

Feb 9 2007

Interpublic has promoted Michael Fassnacht to the new position of Chief Customer Intelligence Officer for DraftFCB, the marketing communications agency formed last summer by combining its Draft and Foote Cone & Belding units around the world. More

Harding to Advise Outsourcing Firm

Feb 8 2007

Jon Harding, a former President of TNS US Client Services, is to work with Indian MR outsourcing firm Annik Technology Services Pvt. Ltd as a Chief Strategist, providing guidance, training and strategic input to Annik's sales and operations teams. More

Doxus Adds Five

Feb 8 2007

US technology and financial services consultancy Doxus has grown its project management and analytics teams with five appointments. More

Former VNU Execs Raise Quarter Billion for Acquisitions

Feb 7 2007

Michael Connors, until recently Chairman and CEO of VNU's MMI Group, has resurfaced at the head of an acquisition company with almost $260m in funds. Information Services Group, Inc. (ISG) completed its IPO oversubscribed this week and boasts a strong line-up including several former Nielsen and VNU Execs. More

Springboard to Expand in 'Under-Researched' Japan

Feb 7 2007

IT specialist Springboard Research has appointed Robert Triendl to expand its presence in Japan. In the role of Research Director, Triendl will report directly to CEO Dane Anderson. More

Direct Response Researchers Join Forces

Feb 6 2007

Grizzard Communications Group has acquired Seattle-based research consultancy AnalyticalOne LLC, for an undisclosed sum, and appointed its founder Bill Jacobs as Vice President of Research & Analytics. More

Anthropologists Join RI

Feb 6 2007

Research International has this week added Peter Bürgi and Rebecca Severson to its qual division, Qualitative Space. More

Digital Media Appointment for ABI

Feb 5 2007

ABI Research has appointed Judith Rosall as Principal Analyst, Digital Media, focusing on the digital media and mobile content marketplaces. She worked as a Research Director at Gartner, IDC and The Aberdeen Group in addition to a number of client side roles. More

Reed Leader Retires

Feb 5 2007

Reed Business has announced the retirement of Jim Casella, a former CEO for its US Information division. His responsibilities will be taken over by David Israel, CEO of Reed Business Information - International. More

GMI Appointments and Upgrade

Feb 1 2007

Software and panels firm GMI has promoted two senior execs at its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney, in addition to making two senior appointments in Seattle and a raft of others worldwide. It has also upgraded its Research Analyzer tables tool, with enhanced weighting and data manipulation features. More

CMOR Director Role Filled

Feb 1 2007

CMOR has hired a new Director of Government Affairs to replace Christopher Lee, whose departure was reported yesterday. Howard Fienberg, formerly legal advisor to Congressmen Christopher Cox and Cliff Stearns, started work at the survey research body this week. More

Research Now Buys Canada's OpenVenue

Jan 31 2007

Panels company Research Now has announced the acquisition of Samplenet e-Research Solutions, which trades as OpenVenue. The price for Canada's largest specialist online fieldwork company is a maximum of C$47.5m (£20.5m), subject to performance. More

Kadence Launches Asian Healthcare Division

Jan 31 2007

B2b specialist Kadence is launching a dedicated healthcare division in Asia, to be headed by Katherine Byrne, recently appointed as an Associate Director. The company is currently opening a Kuala Lumpur office and plans one for China in 2007. More

Senior Promotions for SSI

Jan 31 2007

Survey Sampling International (SSI) has announced a number of senior promotions to support its worldwide expansion, following the recent appointment of Jim Follett as CEO. Among them, MD Europe Kees de Jong is promoted to Director of Globalization with COO Europe Michel Guidi stepping up to fill the MD Europe role. More

CMOR Loses Lee, Launches Public Awareness Campaign

Jan 31 2007

Christopher Lee has resigned as Director of Government Affairs and Counsel for CMOR, the US industry body, saying that 'the call to return to public service and the Federal government was too strong to resist'. The news comes as the organisation launches its 'Your Opinion Counts' (YOC) initiative to improve public perceptions of research. More

Former NATO Network Designer Joins TDG

Jan 26 2007

Texas-based digital and new media research firm The Diffusion Group (TDG) has made another senior appointment, wireless and mobile technology consultant Stephen Dye. More

BPRI Co-Founder Joins Circle

Jan 22 2007

UK-based B2B research agency Circle Research has added b2b guru David Willan to its senior team. Willan spent twenty years building up BPRI, the agency he co-founded in 1986, which is now part of WPP. More

Synovate Departures

Jan 19 2007

Two more financial specialists have left Synovate UK, following the disbanding of its corporate and financial research unit last autumn. Elenor Bosswood has joined London-based agency BPRI and Alice Kennard has also left – both were Associate Directors. More

Comms Researcher Boosts Team in France and US

Jan 18 2007

Satellite and wireless research and consulting firm NSR has made two senior appointments. Yannick Lafue joins in France as Analyst, Satellite Communications and Dr. John Stevenson in the US as Senior Advisor. More

New Beat for Kopp

Jan 16 2007

Online analytics company WebTrends has appointed Tim Kopp as its new CMO, responsible for all the company's marketing and branding. Kopp was previously head of the Worldwide Interactive Marketing Organization at Coca-Cola Company. More

Research Now Manager Found Murdered

Jan 15 2007

The body of Cathy Marlow, Finance Manager for panel firm Research Now, was discovered in the shower cubicle of the firm's London head office on Saturday night. Police say the 28-year old was murdered in a 'frenzied attack', and are questioning a man in connection with the inquiry. More

TNS Buys in South Africa

Jan 12 2007

TNS has announced its acquisition of a controlling interest in South African company, Research Surveys. More

Marketing Sciences Promotes Three

Jan 12 2007

UK-based Marketing Sciences has appointed Danni White to its Board, and promoted both Eileen Sutherland and Chris Peach to Research Director roles. More

YouGov Adds Arab Omnibus and Organisational Consulting Wing

Jan 11 2007

YouGov has hired Dr. Andy Brown as Director leading a new Organisational Consulting offer. Meanwhile its Middle Eastern subsidiary YouGovSiraj has announced an online Omnibus Service covering the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Morocco and Egypt. More

Public Sector Specialist Hires Head of Analysis

Jan 11 2007

US-based information provider INPUT has appointed Judy Cavanaugh as its new VP of Market Analysis. Cavanaugh was previously VP of Business Intelligence for L-3 Communications Titan Group. More

Follett to Lead SSI as Co-founder Weiman Departs

Jan 9 2007

Jim Follett, former COO of NOP World, is to replace Bev Weiman as Chief Executive Officer of panels firm Survey Sampling International (SSI). Weiman, who co-founded SSI along with Tom Danbury in 1977, cited personal reasons for her departure. More

Senior Hire for Online Specialist

Jan 9 2007

In the US, InsightExpress has hired Kevin Hill as Vice President, Group Director, Advertising & Media, responsible for the overall management, growth and strategy of this group. More

Second Innings for DVL Smith Group

Jan 5 2007

UK research guru David Smith has revived his old company name and is back in business just days after vacating the Chairman's seat at Illuminas. The new DVL Smith Group already has offices in London Docklands and, thanks to a partnership with Australian financial specialist John Marinopoulos, in Melbourne. More

Flat Panel Specialist Adds Seven

Jan 5 2007

Texas-based researcher DisplaySearch has strengthened its team with seven senior hires. Three new staff join in the US, two in Korea and one each in China and Japan. More

Forrester Moves to Plug CFO Gap

Jan 5 2007

Following the resignation of its CFO in the week before Christmas, technology specialist Forrester Research has brought in a consultant, Paul Burmeister, to assist acting CFO George F. Colony and help find a permanent replacement. This week the firm also moved Charles Rutstein to the role of COO. More

Social Researchers Earmarked for Senior Roles

Jan 4 2007

The UK government has boosted the profile and potential influence of its social research professionals by including them for the first time in the civil service Fast Stream programme. More

Sri Lanka Center for GMI

Jan 2 2007

US-based software and panels firm GMI has announced the opening of a new technology center near the Sri Lankan capital Colombo; plus three new appointments from December. More

Forrester CFO Resigns Following Share Probe

Dec 21 2006

Technology consulting group Forrester Research has announced that its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Warren Hadley has resigned, following initial findings from an internal investigation into share option irregularities. More

Another Blooming Appointment for TNS

Dec 19 2006

TNS has further boosted its North America Custom management team under Kimberly Till with the appointment of Enzo Micali as Chief Information Officer. Micali previously held the same role at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. More

Up To 4,000 Jobs to Go in VNU 'Transformation'

Dec 18 2006

VNU has begun what it calls a 'major corporate transformation' including the phasing out of its existing group structure and the cutting of up to 4,000 jobs in 2007. NMR CEO Susan Whiting is promoted to a new group-wide EVP role while Frank Martell and Steve Schmidt will leave the company. More

Data Firm Adds Clout

Dec 14 2006

Digital information management firm ZANTAZ, Inc. has appointed Robert (Bob) Little as VP of Product Marketing and Jack Dempsey as VP of Product Development. More

TNS Continues to Strengthen North American Team

Dec 6 2006

TNS has appointed two Executive Vice Presidents for its North America Custom Research leadership under Kimberly Till. Michael O'Keeffe joins to lead Operations and MCP, and Larry Levin to head up U.S. Consumer Goods & Services. More

Lightspeed Adds Two VPs

Dec 6 2006

Lightspeed Research has strengthened its North American executive team with the addition of Nancy Kienzler as VP of Research Operations and Francesco Colbertaldo as Senior VP of Business Development. More

Rapid Growth for Kadence

Dec 5 2006

Business to business specialist Kadence says it will double its turnover to $8m in 2006. UK business has leapt by 70% year-on-year and turnover in the US has grown by 66%, while the firm's newer Asian offices also report good growth. More

Ponemon to Drive CASRO Public Affairs Effort

Dec 5 2006

The Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO) has appointed Dr. Larry Ponemon, Chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute, to serve as Chairman of its Government & Public Affairs (GPA) Committee and GPA Director. He succeeds Jim Robinson, creator of the GPA function, who died in September. More

IT Panel Partner and More Appointments for GMI

Dec 1 2006

Software and panels firm GMI has announced a partnership with DNSstuff.com, which will enhance its ability to recruit IT panelists for its TechSay.com online IT panel. Meanwhile another sixteen staff have joined GMI this month, including Anthony Milano and Peter Grove as US-based Vice Presidents.
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New Directors for IFF

Nov 30 2006

London's IFF Research has appointed two new directors and two more junior members of staff. Simon Tunna joins the financial services team and Dr Michael Wagstaff joins the public sector policy practice. More

Solari Joins InforSense to Lead Expansion

Nov 29 2006

In the US, analytical technology firm InforSense has hired Richard Solari as Vice President of Analytics Solutions. Solari, a former Oracle data warehousing and analytics specialist, will lead the company's expansion into several new markets. More

Diffusion Group Hires Again

Nov 24 2006

Digital and new media specialist The Diffusion Group (TDG) has hired Bruce Huie for its analyst team. Huie's 15 years in marketing, product management, and customer acquisition includes spells at AT&T, Infoseek and the Open Software Foundation. More

Ciao Welcomes Broadbent from TNS

Nov 23 2006

Digital media and panels firm Ciao has appointed ex-TNS Director, Ross Broadbent, as New Product Development and Product Management Director. More

COO for IT Management Researcher

Nov 20 2006

In the US, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) has promoted Dan Twing to COO, with responsibility for MR development and execution as well as consulting and product development. EMA is a specialist in research and consulting in the area of IT management. More

Research Now Grows US Presence with Chicago Office

Nov 17 2006

European online fieldwork and panel specialist Research Now has opened a Chicago office and appointed Mike Gray, Vice President – Client Development, to build the Chicago team. Nine other staff join the agency's US team. More

Growth for Aberdeen Group

Nov 15 2006

In the US, value chain insight specialist Aberdeen Group has announced an expansion of its Product Innovation and Engineering practice and the hiring of Ric Stanley and Mehul Shah as Research Analysts. More

Two to Tango as Synovate Unit Closes

Nov 14 2006

Synovate's UK-based Corporate and Financial Unit is to close, DRNO has learned. Most staff will be relocated within the firm but two senior financial services research experts, Claire Labrum and Dave Skelsey, are to leave at the end of the year to set up their own qual consultancy, Strictly Financial. More

Smith to Leave Illuminas, Pursue Training Interest

Nov 6 2006

David Smith, current Chairman and CEO of UK-based Illuminas Global, has announced he will leave the company at the end of 2006 to focus on training and personal development interests. John Connaughton will become CEO. More

Former BPRI Staff Launch New UK B2B Agency

Oct 24 2006

Three former Accounts Directors at BPRI have set up Circle Research, a new UK-based B2B research agency. Circle will offer both qual and quant with all employees skilled in both. More

SKOPOS Lands Helicopter Man

Oct 23 2006

SKOPOS Market Insight has hired former aerospace engineer and IT consultant Duncan Wells for its Client Consulting team. More

Fricker Joins Harris Loyalty Practice

Oct 19 2006

Harris Interactive has hired John Fricker as VP, Senior Consultant for its Loyalty Research Practice. He worked previously at Synovate and then TNS Business Solutions. More

Kadence Launches in India

Oct 18 2006

Delhi is the latest new location for fast-growing b2b research specialist Kadence, which already has companies in Boston, London, Singapore and Sydney. Kadence Research India launches with a senior team of three directors, headed up by Aman Makkar, who becomes MD. More

Klein Boosts US and Indian Teams

Oct 18 2006

US-based consulting and MR firm Kline & Company has added three new managers to its global team. Scott Gould and Sunanda Desai join the global headquarters in Little Falls, NJ, and Rajiv Bhandari joins the office in New Delhi. More

China Launch for Doxus

Oct 11 2006

Technology and financial research specialist Doxus has announced plans to open a Chinese office in 2007, to be headed up by David Ying Hong Ho, who has worked previously as a supplier / partner to the company. Doxus currently has sites in Portland and Atlanta. More

Reid Makes Third Hire from Ipsos

Oct 11 2006

Another former Ipsos researcher has joined the senior team for Angus Reid's new agency: Chris Ferneyhough becomes a Vice President, based in Calgary. More

Kadence Hires Leader for AsiaPac

Oct 9 2006

Kadence Asia Pacific has appointed Jean-Pierre Depasse as Research Director based in Singapore, to head the firm's Research Department and handle key accounts. More

Ciao Strengthens European Team

Oct 5 2006

Ciao, the European company of online survey solutions provider Greenfield Online, has hired a new Director of Panels, Cyril Stern, and promoted several key sales and marketing executives within its European organization. More

Strategist Joins Business Objects

Oct 5 2006

US-based business intelligence software provider Business Objects has appointed Keith Gile as Senior Advisor in its Strategy Office. Gile, previously a principal analyst at Forrester, will report to the firm's Founder, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Bernard Liautaud. More

New Leader for Ipsos MORI's Vantis

Oct 4 2006

Ipsos MORI has appointed Peter Attwell, previously of agencies BDRC and Winmark, as UK Director of its product development and forecasting division, Vantis. More

GfK NOP Hires Insight Director

Oct 3 2006

GfK NOP has hired Richard Matthews for the new role of Director of Insight for its Technology division, tasked with developing a suite of services to integrate insight into client processes. Matthews worked client side in senior insight functions at Vodafone and Nokia for nearly ten years. More

New Technology Head for TNS

Oct 3 2006

TNS has appointed Matthew Froggatt, a thirteen-year veteran of the company, as Global Sector Head of its Technology division, replacing Tacis Gavoyannis who has left to pursue other interests. Froggatt will be based in London. More

iD Factor Doubles Staff in One Year

Sep 29 2006

UK-based panel specialist The iD Factor has recruited five new members of staff, three as business developers. The firm says the expansion programme, which has already doubled its headcount to 34 in just 12 months, is ongoing. More

Chinese Milestone and North American Hires for GMI

Sep 29 2006

US-based panels and software firm GMI has passed another busy month, with the opening of a Netherlands office, seven appointments including an MD, Business Development, and the news that its Chinese panel now includes roughly 1 in every 1,000 of the population. More

QinetiQ Company's CEO Joins US Researcher

Sep 29 2006

Lux Research, Inc., a research firm focused on nanotechnology and the physical sciences, has appointed Joe Raguso as Vice President of Strategic Business Development. He was previously CEO of UK-based QinetiQ Nanomaterials, Ltd. (QNL), a subsidiary of major defence and security company QinetiQ Group plc. More

Forrester Creates COO Role

Sep 28 2006

Forrester Research has promoted Charles Rutstein to the new role of COO. Rutstein has worked at the technology specialist for seven years, and is currently President of Forrester Americas, the firm's largest operating group. More

Advisory Board for Confirmit

Sep 26 2006

Online survey software company FIRM (Future Information Research Management) has announced the formation of an advisory board for its Confirmit product. The Board is made up of prominent executives from research providers, including TNS' Tony Cowling. More

Scientific Ad Researcher Hires to Grow US Business

Sep 22 2006

Advertising assessment specialist MediaAnalyzer has announced a US expansion with new headquarters in New York City, and has named media veteran Charles Boyar as VP to lead its US business. More

Research Key to Carlson Realignment

Sep 21 2006

Carlson Hotels, whose brands include Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Park Plaza, has announced the creation of a dedicated research and development team as part of a move to a customer-centric strategy. Three senior appointments support the move. More

MR Heavyweights Combine to Give 'gravitas'

Sep 18 2006

Eleven senior and high-profile figures from the MR world, all of whom are now offering consulting *to* MR providers, have pooled their skills to form a network spanning three continents. 'gravitas' is billed as 'the world's first ever global consulting group dedicated to the market research industry'. More

NYC Office for Kelton's PR Company

Sep 15 2006

Kelton Research has opened a full-service office in the heart of Manhattan, to function principally as a national centre for the Omnibus Company, its specialist PR division. Nathan Richter has been hired as Executive Director for the division. More

B2B Specialist to Open in China

Sep 11 2006

Manchester, UK-based B2B International has announced plans for a Beijing Office, to be opened in January 2007. More

Perseus / WebSurveyor Boost Management Team

Sep 11 2006

Following the announcement of their merger on July 19th, MR software firms Perseus Development Corporation and WebSurveyor last week appointed several key executives to their management team. Andrew Keenan is the new CFO, George Kanuck Senior VP of Sales, and Su Doyle Chief Marketing Officer. More

TNS Boosts US Custom Leadership

Sep 8 2006

TNS has appointed two key North American managers to support new President Kimberly Till in revitalising the business. Rob Wengel joins as Executive VP, Client Services and Nancy Narraway as Corporate VP, Marketing. More

IBM's Toner Joins Phoenix

Sep 7 2006

US provider Phoenix Marketing International has appointed Susan Toner as President of its Information and Technology Group. Toner worked at IBM for 25 years in research and executive positions, including VP of Worldwide Primary Research. More

Networks Specialist Joins ABI

Sep 7 2006

ABI Research has hired Stan Schatt as VP and Practice Director, Networking. In addition to leading the networking research practice he will author his own research focused on Wi-Fi and other LAN and WAN topics. More

Hires and New Office Boost Research Now in USA

Sep 6 2006

Research Now has followed up news of multiple UK appointments with the announcement of a new San Francisco office, the expansion of its existing US office in New York, and four senior hires. More

GfK Operations Leader Joins ORC

Sep 6 2006

Following yesterday's appointment of a new head for its Public Sector research, ORC International has announced the arrival of Andy Waller, previously of GfK, as Head of Operations at its European Information Centre based at the Angel, Islington. More

Rapid Growth for Research Now

Sep 1 2006

UK-based online specialist Research Now has announced senior appointments for its London team, with Chris Dubreuil joining as Client Development Director and Paul Botje as COO. Also arriving are twelve staff for the client development, panel analytics and delivery teams. More

Two New Directors for Doxus

Aug 30 2006

Technology and financial services specialist Doxus has appointed two new Research Directors, Dale Schreiner and Thomas Hoover. More

BMRB Call to Alumni

Aug 29 2006

Major UK agency BMRB is establishing a network for the hundreds of alumni of its graduate training programme. More

Global Remit for TNS Interactive

Aug 25 2006

TNS has today announced the launch of a Global Interactive business unit, led by Arno Hummerston as MD, and bringing together three co-ordinated areas – commercial, development and Computer Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) support. More

New Institute to Focus on Employee Research

Aug 25 2006

Following its acquisition of Gantz Wiley Research last week, Kenexa has announced that it has founded the Kenexa Research Institute, to focus on 'advancing the science of employee research'. More

GMI Hires Boost Sales Team and Syndicated Offer

Aug 24 2006

Global Market Insite (GMI) has announced two senior hires. Jake Sedlock joins as Vice President of Enterprise Sales for North America and Michael Allenson as Vice President of Syndicated Research. More

General Electric Veteran to Lead VNU

Aug 23 2006

David L. Calhoun, previously Vice Chairman of General Electric Company (GE), was announced today as the new Chairman and CEO of VNU, based in New York. He succeeds interim CEO Rob Ruijter, who will revert to concentrating on his role as CFO. More

IAB Chief Steps Down

Aug 16 2006

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the association whose remit includes standards and guidelines for online ad measurement, has announced the departure of its CEO. Greg Stuart will leave the association at the end of 2006 to pursue new opportunities, with a successor to be sought immediately. More

iD Factor Moves and Grows

Aug 11 2006

UK panel operator and online research provider The iD Factor has recruited six new members of staff and relocated to new central London premises. It now shares a building with the other divisions of its parent group TMN plc, TMN Media and email ad agency EDR. More

'Nimbler' Synovate Plans for More Growth

Aug 9 2006

Synovate has announced a restructure to reflect its recent growth. Smaller business unit groupings will replace the current regional structure; functions such as IT, HR and Operations will work more globally; and senior management will be grouped in more focused leadership teams. More

New Contract for Rousseau

Aug 3 2006

Satellite and wireless technology specialist NSR has hired Claude Rousseau, a veteran of the space industry, as Analyst, Satellite Communications, based in Strasbourg, France. More

Changes Prepare GMI for Growth

Aug 1 2006

MR software and panel provider GMI has announced a worldwide restructuring, gearing up for further growth following its recent closing of $35 million in venture capital. The moves include senior promotions for Dr. Larry Schack in the US and Dietmar Walter in London, and a new Asian leadership team chaired by Tatt Chen. More

Two New Directors for Aberdeen Group

Jul 31 2006

US-based provider the Aberdeen Group has appointed two Research Directors: Michael Israel joins the Service Chain Management Research practice and Andrew Bartolini the Global Supply Management team. More

Ciao Changes Guard, Splits Businesses

Jul 26 2006

The two MDs of Ciao, Max Cartellieri and Gunnar Piening, have resigned and will be replaced by Nicolas Metzke. Ciao's parent company, Greenfield Online, Inc. also announced that it will begin the formal separation of Ciao's two main businesses, Internet survey and comparison shopping operations. More

Kantar Triumvirate to Drive Client Offer

Jul 25 2006

Mandy Pooler and Lucy Gill have joined Rosi Ware in charge of developing WPP's research division, Kantar. The two new arrivals replace Fiona McAnena, who has joined PepsiCo in a senior innovation role. More

Customer Loyalty Unit for Synovate Australia

Jul 25 2006

Synovate has hired Mark Poolman to establish and head up a dedicated national customer loyalty research unit in Australia. As Executive Director, he will report jointly to Brent Stewart, CEO of Synovate in Australia and Frances Li, Asia Pacific Director of the Synovate Loyalty practice. More

New Director for DisplaySearch

Jul 25 2006

Flat panel display specialist DisplaySearch, part of the NPD Group, has hired Paul Gagnon as Director of North American TV Market Research, bringing its TV analyst team to a total of twelve. More

UK Research Salaries Ease Off

Jul 19 2006

Advertised UK market research salaries from JRE to Associate Director level have fallen back slightly so far in 2006, after a steep rise in most levels in the second half of 2005. The drop, based on latest figures from MrWeb, which indexes most advertised UK MR jobs, comes despite the usual candidate shortage and a record number of job postings. More

New CFO to Support WebTrends Growth

Jul 18 2006

US-based WebTrends Inc. has appointed Bryan LeBlanc as VP and Chief Financial Officer. The hire comes as the company looks to expand from its base of web analytics to the broader category of Marketing Performance Management. More

KPO Firm Hires to Extend Offering

Jul 17 2006

Indian-based MR support firm Dexterity KPO Services has boosted its Business Analysts team with the appointment of two former Frost & Sullivan analysts, Sankara Jambulingam and Poornima Vijayan. More

SSI Asia Opens Beijing Office, Makes Senior Hires

Jul 14 2006

SSI Asia, Survey Sampling's Pan Asia operation hub, has announced that it will officially launch the company's Beijing office in August. The office will provide Internet and telephone sample and project management, and build a broad panel community for Pan Asian survey research. More

Shugoll is New MRA President

Jul 14 2006

In the US, the Marketing Research Association (MRA) has announced the recent installation of Merrill Shugoll as President for the 2006-07 term, which will include celebrations for the association's 50th Anniversary, at its Annual Conference in San Francisco in June 2007. More

Physician Panels: Medefield Expands in UK, Synovate in Asia

Jul 11 2006

Global fieldwork agency Medefield has completed the first stage of an aggressive expansion in its UK-based fieldwork and operations group. Meanwhile Synovate Healthcare has announced the launch of online physician panels in key Asian markets. More

Garton to Lead Synovate Media Worldwide

Jul 10 2006

Synovate has announced an expansion of its media research services and the promotion of Asia Pacific boss Steve Garton to lead a new global group, based in London. In addition, Craig Harvey joins from Publicis as Director, Media Research - Asia Pacific. More

Appointment at Compete

Jul 3 2006

US online specialist Compete, Inc. has appointed Michael Perlman as a Director of its Financial Services practice. He will lead a team of industry analysts who work with retail banks, lenders, brokerages, and insurance company clients. More

MB Leader Joins Research Outsourcing Firm

Jun 20 2006

Gregg Peterson, formerly Executive VP at Millward Brown, has joined Indian MR outsourcing company Ugam Solutions, with the same title. Peterson will be responsible for building and managing the company's international operations capabilities. More

WebSurveyor and Perseus Bought and Merged

Jun 19 2006

Texas-based VC firm Austin Ventures has acquired and will merge two leading online survey software firms: Perseus Development Corporation and WebSurveyor. Former Greenfield Online CEO Dean Wiltse becomes Chairman and CEO of the combined entity. More

Research Now Hires Import / Export Man

Jun 9 2006

Research Now has announced the appointment of Charles Pearson, formerly VP at Greenfield Online, as Senior VP, Business Development. Pearson will relocate from San Francisco to London, for a role which includes bringing top US techniques to Europe, and building North American business for the European-based online agency. More

Aberdeen Invests in PLM Research Practice

Jun 7 2006

US-based value chain specialist Aberdeen Group has hired Chad Jackson as a Research Director in its Product Innovation and Engineering practice. The firm aims to expand its coverage of the global product lifecycle management (PLM) marketplace. More

InfoTrends Snaps up Bullock

Jun 5 2006

Digital imaging and document solutions researcher InfoTrends has appointed Kodak veteran Alan Bullock as AD for its Internet Imaging Trends Service. He will focus on the online photo services, mobile imaging and camera phone markets. More

Research Now Appoints MD for Central Europe

Jun 2 2006

European online fieldwork and panel specialist Research Now has appointed Marc Smaluhn as Managing Director for Central Europe. Smaluhn was previously VP Client Development Europe at rival provider Ciao. More

New Chief Exec for RI UK

May 31 2006

Research International has appointed Julian Bond as CEO of its UK company, effective from tomorrow (June 1st). Bond has until now been Global MD of the firm's Marketing Science Group and is already a Group Board Director. More

Kadence Grows Asian Team

May 31 2006

B2b specialist Kadence Asia Pacific has appointed Stacy Foong as Project Manager, responsible for co-ordinating both qual and quant projects across the Asia Pacific region. More

Senior Hires for AMR Research

May 26 2006

AMR Research has announced three appointments bolstering its expertise in supply chain and IT governance. Steve Hochman, Michael Barrett and Ian Finley all join at Research Director level. More

Grundy to Lead Marketing Sciences Health Launch

May 25 2006

Stephen Grundy, the former head of GfK Martin Hamblin Healthcare, has joined the Board of Winchester-based Marketing Sciences, and will launch a dedicated healthcare research unit. More

Lowe Joins DisplaySearch from Dell

May 24 2006

Flat panel display specialist DisplaySearch, part of The NPD Group, has appointed Carolyn Lowe as Director of Marketing. She previously ran the Displays business for Dell North America. More

Kadence Hire to Boost Technology Offer

May 17 2006

B2b specialist Kadence has hired former McKinsey consultant John Sweeney as Global Account Director for IT & Telecoms. Sweeney was previously Head of the IT & Telecoms Practice for Competitive Intelligence & Consulting (CIC) and established CIC New York in 2004. More

Rapid Expansion for IDC

May 12 2006

US technology specialist IDC says it has added 51 new director- and vice president-level employees in recent months in research and advisory roles. The hires are part of an ongoing strategy to expand vertical industry and technology market coverage as well as geographic coverage. More

Senior Hire for MB Optimor in Europe

May 5 2006

Christian Dorffer has been appointed Senior VP of Millward Brown Optimor, the group's specialist unit providing strategic recommendations with demonstrated financial impact. He takes over the role of building the UK and European practice from Marco Forato, who moves to a global role. More

Till Joins TNS

Apr 20 2006

TNS has appointed Kimberly Till as President of its business in North America. Her previous experience includes work for Microsoft, AOL, Sony and the FBI. More

Frazer Takes B2B Role at Experian

Apr 19 2006

Experian has appointed Nick Frazer as Director of its B2B Marketing division. His duties include driving increased use of advanced data segmentation and analysis tools to add value to B2B companies. More

TNS Brings in Shankar for Stakeholder Duet

Apr 18 2006

TNS has appointed R Ravi Shankar, its Senior VP in India, as Co-Regional Champion to lead its Stakeholder Management practice - TRI*M across TNS Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle-East & Africa (ALM). More

SSI Adds Unit, Hires, and Opens in China

Apr 13 2006

Survey Sampling International has appointed Pete Cape, founder of TNS Interactive, to head up a new unit to be known as the Knowledge Department, Internet Sampling. In addition, the company is to open its first Asia Pacific office, in China, and has made two key hires for it. More

CAN-SPAM Veteran for CMOR

Apr 13 2006

In the USA, The Council for Marketing and Opinion Research (CMOR) has hired Christopher S. Lee as its new Director of Government Affairs and Counsel. Lee will co-ordinate the profession's policies and objectives regarding Federal and State government affairs. More

META Director Joins Ventana

Apr 10 2006

Ventana Research, a US-based performance management research and advisory services firm, has announced that Tim Harmon has joined the company as Senior Vice President of IT Research and Services. More

Technology Researchers Join Synovate

Apr 6 2006

Synovate has appointed four new US-based executives in its Technology & Telecom practice - three of them from TNS. Steve Levine joins as Senior Vice President & Sector Head; and Beth Ritchey, Karen Stuth and Holly Edmunds as Vice Presidents. More

Ten Hires for Yankee

Apr 4 2006

Hard on the heels of the large-scale hiring announcement by Forrester Research last week, technology specialist Yankee Group has announced the hiring of ten new research analysts for its Boston team. More

Goosey Joins Harris Interactive

Apr 3 2006

Harris Interactive has hired Richard Goosey as Senior VP, Marketing Science and Methodology. Based in London, he will lead the firm's Knowledge and Advanced Methodologies teams in Europe. More

Pulse Group Hires, Plans Many More

Mar 30 2006

Australia and Asia-based research process outsourcing company Pulse Group has hired several new executives to boost its project management team and support an expanding client base, with entry into China planned. More

Bill Pegram and Laurence Curtis to Retire

Mar 27 2006

Two of Synovate's senior executives have announced their retirement. Bill Pegram and Laurence Curtis, both well known figures in the industry, will be leaving in the next few months. More

Synovate Adds Global COO Role for Philpott

Mar 20 2006

Robert Philpott, CEO for Synovate Americas, has added the post of Global COO to his current responsibilities. He will now oversee all of the company's business unit profitability, business systems and processes, as well as quality control. More

Conference Board Leader Steps Aside

Mar 13 2006

US-based research and business membership organization The Conference Board is to lose its President and CEO Richard E. Cavanagh, after eleven years. Cavanagh, 59, announced last week that he was stepping aside but expects to stay until the end of this year pending the appointment of his successor. More

Local Media Expert Joins Kelsey

Mar 13 2006

In the US, directory and local media research specialist the Kelsey Group has hired Matthew Booth as Senior Analyst and Program Director. Booth will advise Continuous Advisory Services clients on developments and trends in the interactive local media industry. More

New Consulting Practice and MD for In-Stat

Mar 8 2006

High-tech US MR firm In-Stat has launched a new practice, In-Stat Consulting, and appointed a new MD to head it up, Charles Gerlach. More

Senior Appointments at SSI

Mar 3 2006

Connecticut based Survey Sampling International (SSI) has announced two major appointments designed to support the company's worldwide expansion. Peter Milla joins as Chief Information Officer and Michael Newman as VP, Business Development. Both appointments are effective from March 7th. More

Lidington is New MRS Chair

Mar 2 2006

Simon Lidington is the new Chairman of the UK's Market Research Society (MRS). Lidington, UK CEO of Research International until last November and now at The Insight Exchange, beat off a strong challenge from Age Concern's Leslie Sopp by 35 votes. More

New Worldwide CEO for RI

Feb 21 2006

Mark Cranmer, the outgoing CEO of Starcom MediaVest EMEA, is to replace Roger Banks as Worldwide CEO of Research International. Banks is in discussions about another role within Kantar. More

Yankee Creates Research Leader Role

Feb 20 2006

Technology consultancy Yankee Group has announced management changes which unify its global research offerings under a single Chief Research Officer (CRO). Brad Hecht, leader of the Group's research organization from 2002 to 2004, assumes the role with immediate effect. More

Nunwood Expands Global Insight Division

Feb 16 2006

UK-based agency Nunwood has appointed three Senior Account Directors - Gill Redfern, Kathryn Boxall, and Ann Thompson - to its Global Insight team. More

Aberdeen Expands Technology Research Team

Feb 14 2006

The Aberdeen Group, a US provider of technology research and insights, has appointed Alex Adamopoulus and Peter Kastner as Senior Research Analysts in its expanding Technology Research practice. More

BuzzMetrics Hires Blogger from Jupiter

Jan 4 2006

Word-of-mouth research specialist BuzzMetrics has appointed Gary Stein, formerly a senior analyst at Jupiter Research, to lead its new San Francisco office as Director of Client Services. More

Former Ernst & Young Partner Joins BI Firm

Jan 4 2006

Business intelligence (BI) software and solutions provider Business Objects has appointed Mark Doll as Senior VP Professional Services. Doll, whose remit is to help lead the company's transition to a more consultative approach, will be based in San Jose, California, reporting to CEO John Schwarz. More

FreshMinds Adds Commercial Director

Jan 3 2006

UK-based consultancy FreshMinds has appointed Alistair Leathwood as its new Commercial Director. He joins from Datamonitor, where he was Deputy MD of the Technology Practice. More

FIND/SVP Announces Change to Board

Dec 21 2005

Custom business research firm FIND/SVP has announced the resignation of Martin Franklin from its Board of Directors. Franklin will retain his significant equity position in the company. More

Top UK Client Researchers Choose Independence

Dec 7 2005

Two of the UK's top client side research and insight professionals who left their jobs earlier in the year have resurfaced as independent consultants. John Markham was until recently Director of Global Business Insights at Nokia and Gaye Myatt spent nine years as Director of Consumer Insight at GlaxoSmithKline. More

Opinion Research Guru Steps Up at Burson-Marsteller

Dec 7 2005

Global PR and public affairs firm Burson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Mark Penn, Founding Partner and President of opinion research and strategic comms firm Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates (PSB), as Worldwide CEO. PSB will become a stand-alone division of Burson-Marsteller, reporting to Penn. More

NPD Promotes Directors

Dec 5 2005

US agency the NPD Group has promoted four of its Directors - Stephen Baker, Steve Flavin, Bruce Schnur and Martin Zagorsek - to Vice President positions. Between them, they take responsibility for technology tracking; automotive and convenience retailing sales; corporate products; and games and software. More

Nanotech Firm Hires Forrester Analyst

Nov 25 2005

US nanotechnology specialist Lux Research has appointed Mark Bunger as Senior Analyst, formerly of Forrester Research, to expand the firm's west coast operations. Lux focuses on the business and economic impact of nanoscale science and technology. More

VNU Chief to Quit as IMS Merger Called Off

Nov 17 2005

VNU's CEO Rob van den Bergh is stepping down, following the announcement that the company's planned takeover of IMS Health has been terminated due to strong resistance from VNU shareholders. Under the termination agreement, VNU will reimburse IMS $15 million for out-of-pocket costs. More

Leadership changes at RI UK

Nov 11 2005

Research International has announced that UK CEO Simon Lidington is leaving the agency. Group CEO Roger Banks takes on the role of Interim CEO for the UK business in addition to his existing responsibilities while a successor is chosen. More

Incepta Appoints Hong Kong Director

Nov 3 2005

UK agency Incepta Marketing Intelligence (IMI) has appointed Kenrick Leung as Director of its Hong Kong office. Leung takes over from Alice Page, who left for Ipsos earlier this year. He will report to IMI's CEO Andy Dexter. More

Marketing Sciences Appointment for Bellomy

Oct 26 2005

US MR and consultancy firm Bellomy Research, Inc (BRI) has appointed Jim Harper as Manager for Marketing Sciences. Harper, who joins from business intelligence and software specialist SAS Institute, serves on the advisory board for the University of Georgia Masters of Marketing Research degree. More

Foreman Heads FocusVision Europe

Oct 21 2005

Dan Foreman, formerly Planning Director at ad agency WFCA, has been poached to spearhead the launch of FocusVision Europe. The US-based company, which specialises in video recording technologies for market research, opened its first European office in London in July. More

New Client Services VP for WebTrends

Oct 20 2005

Web analytics company WebTrends has appointed business consulting specialist Kory Kimball as VP of client services. Kimball, who has previously worked for Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, will focus on building the company's Business Analyst consulting services, as well as overseeing professional services and technical support. More

Research Careers Q and (US)A

Oct 18 2005

MrWeb formally launches its US career clinic today. Two of the States' specialist MR recruiters, Karen Morgan of Morgan Search and Phil Reeve of Reeve & Associates, are available to answer readers' questions about careers in marketing research, and answers to ten commonly asked questions are already online. More

Ipsos UK Appoints Loyalty Directors

Oct 14 2005

Ipsos UK - to be merged with MORI following this week's acquisition - has appointed Helen Simpson, formerly of Australian Business Ltd, and Mo Alam, from Orange, as Directors in its Loyalty division. Both will report to Gailynn Nicks, MD, Ipsos Loyalty. More

SKOPOS Hires Data Analyst and Consultant

Oct 12 2005

European agency SKOPOS market insight has appointed Rhaynukaa Soni, formerly of Ipsos UK, as Senior Research Consultant for international projects, and Abdi Mohamed as Head of Data Analysis. Both will be based in the company's London office. More

FIND/SVP Appoints New President

Oct 11 2005

US business research agency FIND/SVP has appointed Marc Litvinoff, Chief Operating Officer of the company, as President. He will continue in both roles, and will report to David Walke, Chairman and CEO. More

Current Analysis Hires Europe Research Head

Oct 5 2005

Telecoms and IT market intelligence provider Current Analysis has appointed Bruce Page, formerly of META Group and Gartner, as VP of Telecom Services, Europe. Based in Paris, Page will lead the company's custom research in the region, reporting to Raymond Keneipp, Senior VP of Research and Analysis. More

Pyramid Research Strengthens Consulting Practice

Oct 5 2005

Media and technology specialist Pyramid Research has appointed Ken Figueredo as its new MD of Consulting. He will help expand the consulting side of the business, and will manage a consulting team across Pyramid's offices in the US, London and Hong Kong. More

Experian Strengthens Asia Pacific Team

Sep 20 2005

Information giant Experian has appointed Richard Watkins as Senior VP for the Asia Pacific region and John Harker as MD for Business Development. Both have relocated to Hong Kong, which will serve as its headquarters for the region. More

Change of Chairman for Independent Consultants

Sep 15 2005

The ICG, the UK's professional group for independent research consultants, has announced a new Chairman. As of yesterday's AGM, Tim Williams takes over from Steven Bairfelt, who has led the organisation for more than five years. More

New Healthcare Director and Asia MD for Synovate

Sep 8 2005

Synovate has promoted Damien Duhamel to MD, Synovate Business Consulting, Asia Pacific. Meanwhile, Synovate Healthcare in the UK has promoted Marianne Purdie, formerly of NOP Healthcare and Pharmacia, to Group Research Director. More

ORC Adds Public Sector and Employee Research Staff

Sep 5 2005

UK agency ORC International has appointed Hayley Warner, formerly of MORI and edexcel, as AD in its Public Sector division, and Lindsey Alldridge, from TMP Worldwide and TNS, as an Employee Research Consultant. Stephen Hood and Mike Gray have both joined as Research Executives. More

A Year of Change in MR Recruitment

Aug 31 2005

September's relaunch issue of our MRWho supplement will be looking at changes in the UK MR jobs market, and in salary levels, in the last 12 months. This excerpt looks at the jobs market and the growth of new functions such as Panel Managers, Account Managers and pure 'Bus Dev' roles; next week, we'll examine salary levels. More

New AD for Network Research

Aug 23 2005

UK-based customer and BtoB research specialist Network Research has continued its expansion with the appointment of Kirstin Meudell, previously from MORI, to a newly created Associate Director position. More

Qual Director for Mindwave Research

Aug 18 2005

US IT market research specialist Mindwave Research has appointed Bill Mathis, formerly of BMIResearch, as Director of Qualitative Research. The company aims to strengthen and grow its qualitative offering, building on Mathis' focus group moderation skills. More

Abt Associates Founder Passes on Chairman's Role

Aug 15 2005

US public policy research firm Abt Associates has announced that John Shane will succeed the company's founder Clark Abt as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Abt will become Chairman Emeritus. More

Wireless Director for In-Stat

Jul 29 2005

Allyn Hall, a former Director of Motorola and senior figure at US West, is joining high-tech MR firm In-Stat as Director of Wireless Research. He will be responsible for research into mobile consumer and business markets for services and data. More

New Director and Government Contracts for IFF Research

Jul 28 2005

IFF Research has promoted Stacey Charlesworth to Interviewing Services Director. The company, based in London, has recently been commissioned to conduct two large-scale surveys on behalf of the government's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department for Education and Skills (DfES). More

Lightspeed Appoints North American CEO

Jul 27 2005

Online agency Lightspeed Research has appointed Karen Rabinowicz, formerly of Harris Interactive, as its North American CEO. She reports directly to Global President & CEO, Anne Hedde. More

Richards is New Ofcom COO

Jul 25 2005

UK telecoms and media regulator Ofcom has promoted former Downing Street media policy adviser Ed Richards to the role of Chief Operations Officer, with responsibility for market research and consumer policy. Three other senior appointments have also been made. More

MR Giants to Merge

Jul 11 2005

The MR landscape is to undergo a seismic shift as VNU, the world's biggest research provider, buys IMS Health, the next biggest in the US, in a transaction valued at 5.8 billion Euros ($7.0 billion). VNU's CEO is confident that the deal will quickly lead to major cost savings and new revenues. More

US Leadership Changes for CARMA

Jul 11 2005

US media analyst firm CARMA International has appointed Michael Carberry as President to manage its Washington, DC headquarters and liaise with CARMA's offices around the world. He will replace Albert Barr, who will become Chairman of the firm. Elizabeth Smith, currently COO, will become Senior Consultant. More

Fresh Minds' Founder Named Again

Jun 30 2005

Caroline Plumb, 26-year-old founder of research and graduate recruitment company Fresh Minds appears for the second time in Management Today's '35 Under 35' list of Britain's highest-flying young businesswomen. More

In-Stat Appoints New VP of Research

Jun 27 2005

In-Stat, a US-based technology market research firm, has appointed telecoms specialist John Dinsdale as VP of Research. More

Specialist Recruiter for Operations Staff

Jun 23 2005

A new UK recruitment and training agency is to focus on the operations side of MR. Gina Moore has set up and run field and ops functions for several agencies and worked most recently at Kantar's Operations Centre. manstonmoore's expertise will include operational, project management, front of house and admin staff, as well as programmers. More

Carat Hires New Head of Insight

Jun 17 2005

Carat International has appointed Anthony Jones as Head of Insight. Jones has spent the last seven and a half years at ZenithOptimedia Worldwide, latterly as Worldwide Research Director, and replaces Phil Gullen who has left Carat after 13 years to develop other business interests. More

Gartner Director Joins ABI

Jun 9 2005

New York-based ABI Research has appointed Joe Hamner, until recently Director of Strategic Accounts at Gartner, Inc., to head up its sales effort. More

Lyra Strengthens European Team

May 27 2005

Digital imaging specialist Lyra Research has appointed Peter Mayhew as Senior European Analyst. He joins from the UK's Ilford Imaging, where he was worldwide head of commercial marketing for digital. The agency has also announced two other recent appointments. More

News Editor for DRNO

May 24 2005

Daily Research News has appointed a full-time News Editor, who will start in June. Tessa Russell joins from Which? magazine where she has worked for the last eight years, most recently as an Assistant Editor leading the food and health team. More

Technology Specialist Recruits Again

May 24 2005

Flat panel display MR specialist DisplaySearch has appointed David Naranjo, formerly of Panasonic AVC Networks Company, as Vice President of TV Market Research. More

Former ABI Chief Economist Joins IQ

May 11 2005

UK financial and professional services specialist IQ Research [IQR] has appointed Janette Weir as a Director. Weir will work alongside Julian Green, Group MD, and will focus on the insurance and asset management segments but apply her expertise to projects across the whole financial services sector. More

IDC Appoints New MD for Asia/Pacific

Apr 29 2005

Technology researcher IDC has appointed Eva Au as the new Managing Director of its Asia/Pacific business. She was previously MD, Asia of legal and information publishing brand LexisNexis. More

Ipsos Goes Global with Public Affairs

Apr 19 2005

Ipsos is launching a new Global Public Affairs unit, consolidating the Group's offering in the sector. The move follows similar global consolidation for the ASI (advertising) and Loyalty business streams in 2001 and 2004 respectively. More

Greenfield Buys CIAO

Apr 7 2005

Greenfield Online has announced the completed acquisition of fellow online survey specialist Ciao AG for cash plus shares to a total value of c.$150 million. The move creates a major new global force in Internet panel research. More

Chair Filled at MRS After No-Show

Mar 17 2005

The UK's MRS has elected Eamonn Santry of Network Research as its new Chairman and Raz Khan of IT services firm Cobalt Sky as Deputy Chairman, following an Extraordinary General Meeting. The meeting was required because – for the first time in the Society's history – no nominations were received for the post. More

Kadence Strengthens AsiaPac Team

Mar 10 2005

Expanding b2b agency Kadence Asia Pacific has appointed Avril Ung as Project Manager for qual and quant studies across the region. Fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, she will also focus on studies in the Greater China region. More

VP Research for Semiconductor Specialist

Feb 25 2005

US-based semiconductor design software company Synopsys, Inc. has appointed a Vice President of Market Research and Strategy. Bill Frerichs will be responsible for competitive analysis, customer and market research and strategic planning. More

... and for MrWeb

Feb 24 2005

MrWeb posted its 20,000th vacancy ad on Tuesday this week. The site, which was launched in 1998, has been the UK's busiest medium for MR recruitment since the year 2000, but the rapid recent rise in the number of postings is evident from the fact that ad number 10,000 went up in mid-2003. More

AMR Appoints Supply Chain Expert

Feb 18 2005

Business technology usage specialist AMR Research has appointed Guy Dunkerley as Research Director, responsible for European Supply Chain Research. More

SKOPOS Appointment Heralds Sector Expansion

Feb 16 2005

UK agency SKOPOS has appointed Noreen Hussain to its London office as Head of Research and Quality, partly to assist an expansion from its online base into some more traditional areas of MR. More

JREs and Directors Lead UK Research Salary Rises

Feb 01 2005

Mean salaries for UK research positions recovered strongly in 2004 and particularly in the second half as confidence returned to the industry, according to figures just released by MrWeb. Particular gains were made at the two extremes, JRE level and Directors & above, with senior salaries generally buoyant. More

VNU Chinese Deal

Jan 24 2005

VNU Business Media Europe has announced a strategic co-operation agreement with the major broadcast and printed media company Shanghai Media Group (SMG). The two will share their expertise in database, marketing info and cross-media development to expand in the business information market in China. More

Spilsbury Leaves, Britton Steps Up

Jan 10 2005

Independent UK agency IFF Research, which celebrates its fortieth birthday in May this year, has announced the departure of Dave Spilsbury and his replacement as MD by Tim Britton. Spilsbury, who took over from Ed Smith in 1992, is keeping his future plans under wraps. More

Stocker Returns as BMRA Chairman

Dec 21 2004

DRNO has learned that Ivor Stocker has narrowly defeated Peter Hodgson in the first ever contested election for Chairman of the British Market Research Association (BMRA). Stocker was Chair in 2001-2, handing over the reins to IDA's Peter Jackling from whom he now resumes the title, thus completing a neat one-two. More

UK Industry Celebrates

Oct 27 2004

It's party time for UK researchers, many of whom went straight from the Insight Show in London's Earl's Court to the MRS Awards Dinner at the Café Royal last night. The Show looked better, if still fairly quiet; the Awards were a shade off last year's success, but still pretty good. Does our opinion count? Well here it is anyway. More

DoubleClick Appointment

Oct 26 2004

DoubleClick Inc. has appointed Keith Jones, formerly Head of European Sales & Marketing Solutions at D&B, as MD of its Abacus Europe subsidiary, a transactional database manager and publisher of MR reports. More

Leadership Change at META

Oct 20 2004

Technology research and consultancy firm META Group, Inc. has announced changes among its leading personnel. Board Director Monte Ford has resigned to focus his time and energy on his work at American Airlines, while CD Hobbs has replaced interim President and COO Herbert VanHook. More

New Structure, New Faces at GfK Martin Hamblin

Oct 14 2004

GfK Martin Hamblin has restructured of its research divisions and made a number of senior appointments. Sue Wheeler and Reza Chady join the Board, and become General Managers respectively of the B2B and Technology Departments, within the newly formed Custom Research Division. More

Kadence Opens on Fourth Continent

Sep 29 2004

B2b specialist Kadence Business Research has announced the opening of an office in Singapore, with Piers Lee as MD of the newly formed Kadence Asia Pacific and Paul Benning, formerly a Project Director at Synovate Business Consulting, heading up the Desk Research and Market Analysis team. More

Rigg to Head PSI

Aug 4 2004

Malcolm Rigg, former MD of BMRB, will be the new Director of the Policy Studies Institute (PSI) when Jim Skea leaves in October. Skea becomes Research Director of the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC). More

Restructure and Promotions at IDC

Jul 26 2004

US technology researcher IDC has announced a reorganisation of its business designed to give clients the benefit of a broader view of IT matters. As part of this, it has also announced the promotion of nine research executives to new roles. More

New US Director for BPRI

Jul 13 2004

UK-based b2b agency BPRI has signalled its intention to expand its US presence with the appointment of John P. Rogers as Director for the US and Head of its Chicago office. More

Greco to Lead DMA

Jul 13 2004

John A. Greco, Jr., a veteran of research, consumer insight and marketing science at firms including AT&T and Yellow Pages, will be the next president and CEO of the DMA, the direct and interactive marketing industry's largest trade association. More

Rapid Growth for SSI

May 27 2004

Sample provider Survey Sampling International LLC (SSI) has announced rapid sales growth for Q1 2004 and has appointed Steve Flanagan Vice President for Global Development. More

Growing Pains - and Pleasures - of UK Agencies

May 25 2004

Finding the right kind of people is the biggest challenge facing fast-growing research agencies of all sizes, according to the next edition of MRWho, out shortly. The issue looks in detail at 6 UK-based success stories with turnovers from £1 million to £50 million, and finds most in buoyant mood. More

Quality Appointment for ORC International

Apr 8 2004

ORC International has announced the appointment of Clare Warren as Quality Manager, following work in similar roles at TRBI and TNS. More

Prominent Predictive Profs Join Primary

Mar 15 2004

Primary Intelligence, specialist in sales optimization through market intelligence, has announced that Professors Gary K. Rhoads and David Whitlark have joined as advisors to the global research operations division. The two have already helped to enhance the company's sales optimization technology, Outcome Analytics. More

ICR Appoints VP to Head New York Office

Jan 8 2004

International Communications Research (ICR) have appointed James F. Fleckenstein as Vice President, Account Services. He will head a new office in NYC as well as working on senior-level business development and account management. More

UK MR Awards - Review and Results

Nov 26 2003

The MRS Awards Dinner continues to gain momentum as an annual event - it's posh, it's popular and it now has more sponsors than Elton John doing a charity marathon. DRNO's reporter was privileged to sit only 27 tables from the front and watch Flamingo International carry off the BMRA's Best Agency Award. More

Telstra Knowledge Head Joins The Leading Edge

Nov 3 2003

Renowned Australian agency The Leading Edge has appointed Diane Shelton, who at Telstra was responsible for Australia's largest ever market research budget and marketing department, in the newly created role of Director of its Melbourne Business-to-Business (B2B) division, which was launched in March 2003. More

Senior Leadership Changes at Research International

Oct 30 2003

Jon Wilkinson, Chairman and CEO of Research International, has announced his intention to retire in June 2004. Roger Banks, currently CEO Mainland Europe, will become Group CEO and report in to Kantar CEO Eric Salama. Colin Buckingham moves to the new role of CEO, Global Business while Mark Penn, once President Clinton's pollster, becomes Non-Executive Chairman of the Group. More

Major Real Estate Firm Appoints VP, MR

Oct 14 2003

Crescent Real Estate Equities Company has appointed a vice president, market research to its capital markets team. Jeanette I. Rice, who has 21 years' experience of real estate market economics, will provide investment strategy, comparative market analysis, portfolio and transaction support for Crescent's capital markets activities. More

Change at the Top for ORC International

Oct 4 2003

ORC International has announced that Nigel Maxfield, MD since November 1997, is stepping down from the position while Richard Cornelius, Deputy MD since 1997, takes over as MD. Maxfield will remain on the Board, take responsibility for a key account and work on new business development, initially in the public sector. More

New C.O.O. at NOP World

Aug 13 2003

NOP World has appointed Jim Follett as Chief Operating Officer. Follett joins from Information Resources, Inc where he spent 15 years in various senior roles, most recently President, US Client Services and Consulting. More

New VP of Research at US Cable Bureau

Aug 7 2003

The Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau has appointed Ira Sussman full-time Vice President of Research, following three months in which Sussman has filled the role on a consultancy basis. He succeeds Jonathan Sims, who left CAB earlier this year to join Comcast Advertising Sales. More

Lonsdale-Jackling Merger Finalised

Jul 4 2003

In what will undoubtedly be the MR Event of the Year, BMRA Chairman Peter Jackling and fieldwork guru Jill Lonsdale completed their planned merger in a ceremony in Chalfont St Peter in June. More

Senior Promotion At The Bravo Group

Jul 3 2003

The Bravo Group, the US Hispanic integrated communications agency owned by WPP, has promoted Mary Mazza to the position of Director of Strategic Planning and Research. More

McPhee Goes Beyond the Rational

Jul 1 2003

Neil McPhee, formerly Head of Qualitative Research at Morpace International, has opened a new qualitative consultancy, Nuance Research. Nuance aims to offer cost-effective research in both b2b and b2c markets, and to get beyond 'rational and rationalised questions' to the unconscious roots of consumer choice. More

Shock - Two Thirds of Researchers Not Overworked or Underpaid

Jun 11 2003

Results are in from MRWho's June poll of over 200 UK research professionals, and the shock news is that only thirty per cent think that MR is 'Not Very Well Paid'. We had certainly feared worse, and the 1% who think it is 'Very Badly Paid' are a drop in the ocean. Hours worked are also less off-putting than they might have been, with a mean of only 43 a week. Nevertheless, many researchers dream of dropping out and 'doing some good for society'. More

MrWeb Appoints Michael Kenyon as Director of US Operations

Feb 20 2003

MrWeb, the publisher of Daily Research News and MRWho, has appointed Michael Kenyon to the new post of Director, US Operations. The move follows a successful year in which the company has consolidated its no.1 position in the UK research job ads market and broadened out into new areas. More

New CEO at CIM

Jan 16 2003

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) in the UK has appointed a new chief executive, Peter Fisk, as the organisation looks to increase its presence within the international marketing arena. More

ORC Appoints new Head of Central Government Research

Aug 1 2002

ORC International has appointed Simon Holroyd Divisional Manager of its Central Government Research Division. He takes up the newly created position following a period of growth in the company's sales of public sector research. More

New Addition at MORI for Employee Research

Jul 12 2002

Peter Meyler, previously employee research director at Benchmark Research, has joined MORI as an associate director within its Human Resources (HR) research team. He will have special responsibility for business development. More

UK vacancy and salary stats show MR back on its feet

Jul 1 2002

Figures for job postings and mean salaries from MrWeb for the first six months of the year show an industry returning to normal. Mean salaries are higher than in the first half of 2001 and numbers of jobs advertised are very similar. There has been a significant shift towards recruitment of senior people and away from junior, and a steep rise in client side hirings since March. Detailed stats will appear in MRWho later this week. More

Re-Interviews for ESOMAR's DG

Apr 30 2002

Chris van Schijndel has stepped down from his forthcoming appointment as Director General of ESOMAR. Unforeseen private circumstances have been offered as the reason for his change of mind. More

HR Support as Part of Recruitment Service

Mar 13 2002

UK recruitment consultancy pricejamieson, has introduced a dedicated team to provide HR services for its clients, with Claire Lloyd appointed as Head of HR Services. More

Chair of BMRA Joins MRS Council

Mar 5 2002

Ivor Stocker, Chairman of the British Market Research Association, has been appointed to the council of the Market Research Society in the UK. More

New Consultancy Division at Pro Active

Dec 12 2001

Pro Active International has recently launched its new consultancy branch - Pro Active Consultancy - and appointed Jeroen Rietberg as Director. More

Harris Interactive Consolidates Workforce and Facilities

Dec 11 2001

Harris Interactive has recently reduced staff levels as part of its ongoing integration process with Total Research. The action affects roughly 5% of the full-time workforce in four principal locations on the east coast of the USA. The affected employees are mainly support staff with overlapping functions in the combined company. More

MRS Training Partnership with Pearson

Dec 10 2001

The Market Research Society (MRS) has just completed a deal with publishers Pearson Education to develop a textbook and website for The MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice. More

Aegis Appoints Head of European Development

Oct 25 2001

Aegis Research, part of Aegis Group plc, has recently announced the appointment of Bob Qureshi as European Development Director. His new role will incorporate the company's strategic development within its European, Middle East and African research network. More

B2b Skills under the Spotlight

Sep 11 2001

What makes a good b2b researcher in the 21st Century? And what skills are most in demand? Elizabeth Norman of ENI and Nick Gendler and Kate Dann from KD Consulting will be addressing this issue at the BIG Forum meeting on 25th September. More

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