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60 languages | 23 tools | 7 suites | 1 platform. Mixing techniques in a dynamic world. enquiry@flexmr.net | @_FlexMR | www.flexmr.net. Benefits of online qual. research. practical. 2. Online FOCUS GROUPS. live chat focus groups. r eal-time & responsive
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Benefits of online qual research practical 2
Online FOCUS GROUPS live chat focus groups • real-time & responsive • perfect for capturing responses to sensitive information • perfect for collaborative stakeholder discussions • perfect for time strapped studies • real time • rich in stimuli • in-depth • stimulating • interactive
Online Focus Groups bulletin board focus groups • understanding & depth • perfect for creating pen portraits across your customer segments • perfect for mimicking the involved decision making processes in purchasing decisions • perfect for breaking down complexities of contracts, detailed information • perfect for engaging b2b
Combining online with traditional qualitative approach + Part 1: Online Pre-task using smartboards AimCollaborative discussion & feedback beforethe F2F focus group Part 2:F2F Traditional, F2F focus groups Aim Explore the WHY and add depth
Combining Methodologies Pre-task. Online & F2F Research. Post-task F2F focus group - Strengths Depth Ideation Creativity Post-task Refelction on concept Stakeholder refines concept Further testing opportunity In-situ lifestyle feedback Online pre-task – Strengths Reflection Detail Input in their own time Online Community Added scale • Benefits for research • In-depth contact & discussion • Concentration on “why“ • Benefits for clients • Client viewing in person • Benefits for research • Active thinking & involvment • Topic guide input • Engagement • Frees up time in F2F group
Online communities online communities be part of something engaging participants and maximum flexibility • perfect for new ideas for product development • perfect for refining concepts • perfect for website testing • perfect for unearthing issues ‘bottom up’ speed matched with understanding community tools leaderboard to motivate competition newsfeed signpost members to recent activity reward points for longer term engagement blogging for freely formed comments
combine compare combine tools for richer insight run parallel activities to compare segments segment B segment A all in one place dynamically create new segments follow new directions in follow up activities evolve dynamic
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Go Mobile remove all boundaries to research location tagging be in the moment mobile optimised site
Diary Studies continuous dialogue, in the moment • features • mobile enabled site • location tagging • video booth • structured, small quant tasks • open ended journals • photo uploads longitudinal interviews lifestyle diaries product testing ethnographic video diaries • benefits • in-situ and real-time research • continuous communication • more convenience • cost-effective ethnographic research
What are the risks? managing online qual for maximum success
Countdown to the new frontier 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... New methodologies Where and when to use online research Utilising the benefits
3 ... New innovative methodologies Smartboards collaborative discussion on an image Brainstorm creativity, discussion & rating Scrapbooks pool of insight Diary Studies journals, report cards, galleries, small quant
2 ... where and when to use online research COMPLEMENT & COMBINE Multi-country studies Pre-tasks Follow-up qual Hard to reach audiences Mobility Home/In-Situ Product feedback Digital stimuli or topics Sensitive Converging explorations/processes Efficiency of scale Hypotheses generation & refinement
... 1 Utilise the benefits • Complement • Continuity • Connection • Coordination • Cost-efficiency
60 languages | 23 tools | 7 suites | 1 platform Mixing techniques in a dynamic world enquiry@flexmr.net | @_FlexMR | www.flexmr.net
ABOUT US built by researchers, for researchers experience & focus FlexMR has been designed and developed over 8 years by a team of experienced researchers we have experience across industry sectors, including utilities, retail, b2b and e-commerce we have focused on adding online methods into market research to improve business understanding methods & services we have delivered innovative market research for the last 8 years using our FlexMR online system. Our service is responsive and needs led we specialise in fusing new online methodologies to uncover real, actionable insight
Community case study product development & changing the development path