November 2008IJMR Call for Papers - Market Research in Recesion What does economic turmoil mean for the market research industry; what is the impact on methodologies, applications, structure? How will the industry look once the economic cycle starts to turn from down to up? What are the lessons from recessions of the past? October 2008Updated Regulations for Use of Predictive DiallersFollowing a consultation in December 2007, Ofcom issued a revised Statement of Policy on the persistent misuse of an electronic communications network or service on 10 September 2008. MRS has revised its Regulations on the Use of Predictive Diallers to match these procedures. Consultation on standard text for Thank you leafletsFrom January 2009, only MRS Company Partners will be permitted to provide MRS IID cards to non-MRS member interviewers.
As part of this policy, MRS Company Partners will also have to use a standard text on Thank you leaflets used in conjunction with MRS IID cards.
MRS is now seeking views on this proposed standard text. Research Awards 2008 - Shortlist announcedThe MRS has unveiled an impressive line-up of finalists for this year’s Research Awards – after receiving the highest ever number of entries. The winners will be announced during the Research Awards – the industry’s annual celebration of success - which is taking place on 8 December 2008 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London. Booking is now open. MRS responds to UK Statistics Authority consultation on Code of PracticeMRS welcomes the possibility offered by the UK Statistics Authority to respond to the consultation on the Code of Practice. Read the MRS response. September 2008Get the most from your MRS membershipMRS membership says a great deal about you and how dedicated you are - it sets you apart. But are you making the most of it? MRS provides you with knowledge, guidance, opportunity and a voice for the industry. Take a look at everything available to you as an MRS member with the new Membership Benefits leaflet. MRS Annual Review 2009The Annual Review records the activities and achievements of MRS during the year. A copy of this year's Annual Review is now available to download. August 2008The Techniques of Geodemographics - A joint MRS/OACUG seminarThis seminar provides an introduction to the creation and application of geodemographic classifications. It is designed for those in the commercial sector who wish to learn about this well established and powerful technique for customer segmentation and targeting. It is also an opportunity to hear about current developments in communicating and opening up the process of classification. Find out more... IJMR Research Methods ForumThe International Journal of Market Research is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the leading international journal for market research practitioners and academics with an interest in this field. As part of this celebration, the IJMR Research Methods Forum is being launched. The one-day conference, which will take place in London on 25th November 2008, will be the first UK event to focus on the methodological challenges facing the research sector. It will provide a forum for debating the issues and discussing solutions. July 2008Research Awards 2008 - Phase TwoApplications are now being invited for the following award categories: Best Agency and Best New Agency, Best Place to Work in Research, Business Transformation and Research Breakthrough. Enter now. June 2008Press Release - UK market research industry reports 2.3% growth for 2007The annual survey of the UK market research industry, undertaken by MRS, has revealed that total industry revenue increased by 2.3 per cent during 2007, to an estimated total value of £1.8bn*. Find out more... April 2008Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice72% of the 105 candidates participating in the February 2008 assessment round were awarded the MRS Advanced Certificate. Congratulations to all those who successfully passed this qualification. Research Awards 2008 - Call for EntriesNow in its fifth year, the Research Awards (formerly the Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards) recognise and celebrate the achievements of both researchers and research businesses. Applications for this year's awards will be in two phases; the first phase is now open. The Future of Geodemographics - conference presentations now availableThis one-day conference brought together experts from all sides of the information industry to talk from their various perspectives about the future of Geodemographics, the impact of new data sources and the implications for society. March 2008Field Conference 2008 - Reap the rewards of investing in your interviewersInterviewers are a vital part of the data collection process, and this year’s Field Conference will look at all aspects of investing in interviewers and the organisational rewards that this delivers. The programme includes discussions on recruiting and retaining interviewers, getting the most from your interviewers and your legal obligations to interviewers, health and safety and training of interviewers. Best Practice Guidelines for B2B Marketing & CommunicationsMRS, in collaboration with six other business and professional associations, launches the B2B Alliance, a cross-Association initiative providing best practice guidelines for B2B Marketing & Communications through a single source. February 2008New for Members - Archive of Medal Winning PapersTo mark the 50th year of the IJMR, MRS members can now access an archive of all the papers that have received the Gold or Silver Award over the years. The papers represent a rich and unique archive of creative thinking that has underpinned the methodological development of the industry over the past fifty years. To access the archive login to the Members' Area. January 2008New regulations for Administering Incentives and Free Prize DrawsThese regulations update a guidance note issued by MRS in May 2000. Following the enactment of the Gambling Act 2005, the law in this area, though practically unchanged, has been significantly clarified. The Act’s provisions came in to force in October 2007. Read the regulations. International Journal of Market Research - summaries from latest issue availableSummaries of articles from the latest issue of the International Journal of Market Research are now available. Individual MRS members and employees of MRS Company Partners can also access summaries of articles from all 2005 and 2006 issues by logging into either the Members' Area or the Company Partner Area. Press Release - MRS Advanced Certificate goes to Asia Pacific, Middle East and AfricaGlobal agency TNS is now offering its researchers across the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region the opportunity to study for the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice, through a link up with MRS. Find out more... Press Release - Children: Seen and heard – Researching next-generation youth, family and kidsThe children’s market has always been a notoriously complex and often controversial segment to target. With the evolution of new media technologies, the market is changing faster than ever, bringing with it a host of both opportunities and pitfalls. To enable brands and businesses to keep pace with the children and youth of today, MRS and Research Conferences is holding a one-day conference at Sadler’s Wells, London, on Tuesday 29 January. Find out more Advanced Certificate in Market & Social Research Practice72% of the 145candidates participating in the October 2007 assessment round were awarded the MRS Advanced Certificate. Congratulations to the following who successfully passed this qualification. December 2007Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards 2007Winners of the Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards 2007, the research industry equivalent of the 'Oscars', were announced at a glittering ceremony presented by broadcaster Kate Gerbeau. Full details of the winners. The Future of Geodemographics – 21st Century datasets and dynamic segmentationThis one-day conference will be held on Thursday 6th March 2008 at the Society of Chemical Industry, London SW1. Find out more October 2007MRS Scotland 2007/8 programme announcedMRS Scotland seeks to support and promote the aims and objectives of the MRS by organising at a regional level, events and meetings designed to be of interest to both the client and agency sides of the business. View the 2007/8 programme New training programme announcedThe MRS Learning & Development Programme 2008 will follow its tried and tested three-strand approach – providing training opportunities under the banners of Research Skills, Business Skills and Leadership Skills. Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards 2007 - Shortlist announcedThe MRS has unveiled an impressive line-up of finalists for this year’s Research Excellence & Effectiveness Awards – after receiving the highest ever number of entries, at more than double the previous year’s. The winners will be announced during the Research Excellence and Effectiveness Awards – the industry’s annual celebration of success - which is taking place on 10 December 2007 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London. Booking is now open.
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