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SUMMARY:Yasna.ai: Let AI Handle the Routine\, So You Can Focus on Growth
DESCRIPTION:Freelance researchers\, consultants\, and small agencies are often limited in scaling their businesses due to the capacity of their workforces. \nAI tools like Yasna.ai open up new opportunities for solo researchers and small teams by automating the research interviewing process without compromising on quality. \nIn the upcoming Lunch & Learn session\, you’ll discover how to use an AI conversational agent to handle more projects\, expand into new markets\, and win clients — all without exceeding your working hours. \nYasna.ai \nYasna.ai is a platform for conversational research through automated interviewing. The AI moderator engages in one-on-one text chats with real respondents and then transforms the transcripts into meaningful summaries. \nTanya Berlina Client Success Director at Yasna.ai  \n \nWith more than 15 years in qualitative research\, both offline and online\, Tanya has conducted hundreds (or thousands\, who counts?) of IDIs\, FGs\, and communities. She has carried out ethnographies and multicultural studies with much enthusiasm and is an early adopter of AI technology in market research. \nWebsite: https://yasna.ai/solution/for-research \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yasna-ai/  \nEmail: ask@yasna.ai  \nRegister for this session here\nYasna – AI-powered Conversational Agent – The ICG
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-yasna-ai/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/91823795409
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:How to analyse tens of thousands of open ends and get quant insights from raw data fast!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ange Taylor\, AddMaple (and also ICG member) who will show you how to save hours in analysis and how to spot relationships in your data that go beyond guess work\, allowing you more strategic time to craft your insight stories! \nICG members Dan Young and Barbara Du Perron already use AddMaple – why don’t you join them? \nMore specifically\, Ange will cover: \n\nText analysis using AI with themes quantified that you can segment and test for significance across the dataset\nHow to get a quick read of survey data without data wrangling (empty cells\, multi-select – all the apply questions\, etc)\nHow to pivot\, cross tab and filter to go deeper with ease.\n\nAddMaple \nAddMaple is a quant and qual data analysis tool that uses a sophisticated stats engine to turn raw data into table and graph summaries with AI for analyzing open ends into themes\, segments\, sentiment\, intent and more.  \nAnge Taylor \n \nAnge has worked across industries\, from fintech to GDS until she took the leap to build the data tool she always wanted! She’ll be speaking at IIEX AI about how AddMaple brought together 12 state-of-the-art sentiment models so you can compare their output on the same text\, in one go. She lives in Slovenia with her family\, and can be found hiking the Julian Alps regularly! Joking. She’s building an early stage bootstrapped startup and can simply be found\, founding 🙂  \nWebsite: https://addmaple.com/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angemaple \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@addmaple \nhttps://theicg.co.uk/member/angeaddmaple-com/ \nRegister for this session here 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/how-to-analyse-tens-of-thousands-of-open-ends-and-get-quant-insights-from-raw-data-fast/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Discover how Crowdsourced Shopper Insight could generate additional revenue
DESCRIPTION:This Lunch&Learn will be presented by ICG members Robin Shuker and Gwen Deloux. Field Agent \n \nWhat is Field Agent? \nField Agent delivers fast\, accurate retail information and shopper insights so brands and retailers can identify key growth opportunities. \nOur approach provides instant on-site visibility and feedback on the shoppers’ real experience which includes: – \n\nThe effectiveness of product stocking and display in-store (A1 tracking model)\nInsights into how Shoppers make purchasing decisions and why? (Photos and Videos)\nAssessment of product satisfaction\, complemented by online retailer reviews\n\nWhy should you attend this Lunch&Learn? \nShopper research can be costly and time consuming\, but it doesn’t have to be. \nDiscover how you could use the Field Agent mobile app and crowd of shoppers for your own in store research studies. Faster Cheaper Smarter. \nUnderstand how you could use this methodology and some relevant case studies. \nField Agent will also be offering up to 10 attendees a free pilot study (10 Shopper Visits) and training on how to use the system.\n Who’s the session for? \nAnyone wanting to know more about crowdsourced shopper research and interested in having access to the Field Agent platform and mobile app or partnering with the UK Team. \nRobin Shuker Managing Director \nAfter a career in advertising in the UK and Sydney\, Robin got into market research through online focus groups and communities\, then did some good old-fashioned face-to-face and set up the Field Agent® Business in the UK 2020. \nRobin is also a past Committee Member of the ICG. \nGwen Deloux (Director of Insight) \nGwen Deloux is a market researcher with over 20 years’ experience. After working client side for over 10 years with P&G\, Gwen started her own consultancy working with GSK\, P&G\, Philips\, Unilever\, Historic Royal Palaces\, Nestle among others. She has been partnering with Field Agent over 5 years and is now Director of Insight. \n \nwww.fieldagent.co.uk \n  \nRegister for this session here \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/discover-how-crowdsourced-shopper-insight-could-generate-additional-revenue/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:B2B Research Myths
DESCRIPTION:This Lunch&Learn will be run by Internet Research Bureau – IRB \n \nJoin this 30-minute session to better understand: \n\nKey B2B research myths/stereotypes and how IRB is addressing them. E.g.\, Myth #1 B2B respondents quality is too poor given the cost. We’ll show what extra quality measures IRB and other leading sample providers apply to maintain higher quality of b2b sample. And also show how we can be cost effective without sacrificing on quality and relevant for smaller consultancies\nSome relevant case studies (inc. one run with an ICG member) and how they relate to your business: demonstrating capabilities\, timings\, targets we can reach etc.\nOnline and off-line B2B research we can help ICG members with.\n\nThis session is for any consultants interested in conducting primary B2B research (online\, CATI\, qual recruitment)\, sample only or full-service. \nOur speakers:  \nElena Speer\, PhD European Sales Director at IRB \n \nElena is an industry veteran with 18 years of extensive experience in both B2B and B2C market research. She joined IRB from her previous roles at Ipsos and PureSpectrum\, where she led significant business development efforts. Elena’s impressive background is also marked by her tenure as Strategic Planning Director at top advertising agencies such as BBDO\, Leo Burnett\, and Saatchi & Saatchi. She holds a PhD in Psycholinguistics and a bachelor degree in business administration. \nelena.speer@irbureau.com \n+44(0)7967790823 \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaspeer/ \n \nHome \n \nDavid Winter \n \nDavid Winter has been MD Europe for IRB since 2020\, having worked at Lightspeed and Kantar for eight years. \nHe has been developing IRB’s commercial footprint during that time\, focusing on MRAs and smaller consultancies\, who fit well with IRB’s flexible approach. \nTogether with Elena and other team members he promotes IRB’s panel and offline recruitment offering. \n“We are now offering a full B2B recruitment and fieldwork service\, for a wide range of quant and qual projects. I have been fortunate to have worked with many ICG members and very much look forward to the opportunity to meet you on 31st July” \nDavid holds degrees in Theology and Law and is a sports enthusiast. \nYou can reach him at david.winter@irbureau.com \, 07714 244686 or (16) David Winter | LinkedIn \n  \nRegister for this session here 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/b2b-research-myths/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Ensure your research is trustworthy and your processes efficient\, an introduction to Ayda
DESCRIPTION:This 30-min Lunch&Learn session with Ayda will help you better understand Ayda’s  suite of products with a deeper dive into Ayda Trust and Ayda Pay.  \n \nThis is a must-attend for anyone who wants to make their research operations smoother and easier. \nAyda \nFounded by ex-ICG member Shifra Cook in 2021\, Ayda provides a suite of tools for a modern approach to Research Operations (ResOps)\, spanning recruitment and participant management through to incentivisation and fraud prevention. \nMore info about Ayda here\nOur Speakers: \nLetycia Bialle – Customer Success Manager (12) Letycia Bialle | LinkedIn \nShifra Cook – CEO and Founder of Ayda (12) Shifra Cook | LinkedIn \nRegister for this session here 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/ayda-trustworthy-efficient/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Your Shortcut from Raw Data Inputs to Dynamic Reports
DESCRIPTION:Please join this 30-min Lunch&Learn from DataTile (who are also ICG members). \n \nDataTile is a cutting-edge survey analysis software conceived by a mathematician and data scientist. It is  dedicated to streamlining the entire data processing work flow from raw data to meaningful insights. It serves the diverse roles of data processing\, seamlessly integrating them in a comprehensive software suite that handles tasks ranging from data loading to crosstab and/or dashboard visualisation. It is designed for simplicity and efficiency and empowers users to transition effortlessly from raw data\, including formats like SPSS or XLS\nfiles to finding and sharing insights within hours. \nFeaturing a user friendly interface\, the software is accessible for individuals without extensive training or technical expertise resulting in a smooth and intuitive experience. \nDataTile is a new generation developed in the last decade. It has solved various research challenges:- \n\nSecure login infra-structure for sharing data\, crosstabs and dashboards\nNo black box\, all data is calculated on the fly and NPS/KPI calculations can be viewed (given\nrights)\nExtensive functionality for tracking surveys including future proofing of reporting\nTime saving\nBeautiful reporting with extra illustrative charts over and above powerpoint.\n\nOur Speakers: \nAlex Maddox\, Partner\, Customer Success \n \nOne of the UK’s top research analysis professionals with a wealth of experience. She has spent\ndecades helping clients get extra value out of their survey data. Before DataTile Alex worked with syndicated surveys like TGI and media surveys such as PAMCO\, RAJAR\, Touchpoints helping clients find new and creative ways of understanding their audiences and deliver their insight and stories. She now helps clients bring this expertise to analysing ad hoc proprietary data and tracking surveys. \nAlex Chilingaryan\, Founder\, Director \n \nA mathematician\, technical visionary\, and social research entrepreneur\, Alex relishes building world-class systems to change the way we work for the better. \nWith 20 years of hands-on experience in software development for scientific applications\, data analysis\, and integration\, Alex also brings DataTile many years of experience in market research innovation and automation\, as well as solutions that can revolutionise your business. \nThis event should be of particular interest and importance to any researchers working on quantitative tracking studies\, brand health surveys\, media audience trends\, etc.\, and anyone working with crosstabs\, cluster analyses and generating data visualisation.\nExamples of other related Lunch&Learns \n● ETabs: Charts from Heaven: A Must-See For Anyone Doing Quantitative Research\n● QuestionPro: Lunch&Learn with QuestionPro (and 56 Degree Insight)\n● Bolt Insights: Lunch&Learn with Bolt Insight \nRegister for this session here
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/raw-data-to-dynamic-reports/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Getting Started: A Simple Guide to Conducting AI Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Join this 30-min Lunch&Learn with Greg Burke from Tellet  \nWhat will be covered: \n\nThe basic principles of setting up an AI-moderated interview\nHow Tellet’s\, including Kantar\, Mars and clients use the platform\nWhen it is\, and more importantly isn’t\, appropriate to use AI to conduct interviews\nSome of the lessons they have learned along the way\n\nA bit about Tellet: \n \nis a platform that uses AI to conduct and analyse consumer research interviews. Based in Amsterdam\, the company has quickly become a trusted supplier to the likes of Kantar\, Vodafone and Mars. Greg’s co-founders include CEO Merik te Grotenhuis who has worked in the world of research for 25 years\, former BBC technologist Pim Verbij and design thinking specialist Luc Maas. \nGreg Burke: \n \nGreg Burke is the Co-founder and CCO of Tellet. Now based in Amsterdam\, previously Greg worked as a journalist on UK radio reporting from places including Afghanistan\, Iraq and Ethiopia before working as a producer for TV chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver where he worked closely with the insight teams to bring to life Jamie’s content\, campaigns and products. \nhttps://tellet.ai/ \nLinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/company/trytellet \n  \nRegister your place here\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/getting-started-a-simple-guide-to-conducting-ai-interviews/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Charts From Heaven! A Must-See For Anyone Doing Quantitative Research
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at this Lunch&Learn from E-Tabs\, where you’ll hear more about their innovative SlideCraft product. \n \nPowerPoint charting on your Quant projects can be a very time-consuming chore that takes up time you’d rather be spending on analysis and building your business. \n \nIn this session you’ll learn how SlideCraft can help you: \n\nProduce PowerPoint charts for any study in seconds without the need to install any software!\nGenerate fully editable charts using your own bespoke themes and branded slides\nSee how SlideCraft accepts any standard cross-tabs (eg. Excel)\n\n SlideCraft:  ‘The Pick & Mix Slide Generator’ \nA Cloud-based tool that lets you upload your data and generate a collection of pre-formatted slides in seconds. \nSimply upload your banner tables to our Cloud platform and then choose your own PowerPoint theme and preferred slide types. Next select the desired questions and variables for your charts and SlideCraft will generate your fully populated\, editable PowerPoint deck in seconds. You can choose to automatically include details such as Question text and base sizes\, intelligent sorting\, stat testing\, low base suppression and more.   What could be more heavenly ? \nRead more here \nWhat existing clients are saying \nEngage has been searching for a way to make charting faster and less complex. SlideCraft is a fast\, intuitive way to run charts – look at subgroups and add ‘the basics’ like base sizes\, question numbers and significance testing very easily. We are now working with them to embed SlideCraft into our everyday workflow. \nLyndsay Peck\, Director\, Engage Research \nOur Presenter: Benjamin Rietti \n \nBenjamin Rietti is the CEO of E-Tabs. His innovative approach has seen the company provide reporting services and solutions to the MR industry for over 25 years. With over two decades of industry knowledge\, Benjamin is a talented entrepreneur who recognises the integral role technology plays in market research. A doting family man\, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren\, and has a passion for skiing. \nFurther reading \nFeldman Case Study – https://www.e-tabs.com/newsevents/case-study-how-feldman-research-utilised-enterprise-cloud/ \nElement Market Research Quirk’s Presentation Recording – https://www.e-tabs.com/newsevents/etabs-and-element-market-research-speaker-session-quirks-new-york/ \n  \nRegister here (note later-than-usual start time)\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/charts-from-heaven/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Quality at Speed: The PureSpectrum Advantage for Independent Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Please join this 30-min Lunch&Learn session with PureSpectrum. \n \nIn recent years online quant data collection has seen an explosion in poor data quality which has been described by several industry leaders as an existential crisis as clients increasingly lose confidence in the accuracy of the data they see. \nPureSpectrum outlines how by leveraging industry leading technology\, researchers can be assured of much higher data quality\, significantly reduced field work times and competitive prices. \nStephen Hughes \n \nStephen Hughes is the Managing Director EMEA for PureSpectrum setting up the European business six years ago. A 20 year veteran of the insights industry\, Stephen has previously worked for the BMRA\, CfMC and Cint where he was Managing Director for UK & Benelux and latterly the Global Lead for supply partnerships. \nPureSpectrum \nPureSpectrum offers a complete end-to-end market research and insights platform\, helping insights professionals make decisions more efficiently\, and faster than ever before. Awarded MR Supplier of the Year at the 2021 Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards\, PureSpectrum is recognized for industry-leading data quality. PureSpectrum developed the respondent-level scoring system\, PureScore™\, and believes their continued success stems from their talent density and dedication to simplicity and quality. In the few years since its inception\, PureSpectrum has twice been named one of the Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte’s Fast 500\, twice placed in the Top 50 of the GRIT Most Innovative List\, and twice ranked on the Inc. 5000 list. \n \nTop Research Marketplace \n \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/purespectrum/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hughes-851b364/ \n  \n\nRegister for this session here (Zoom will then send you login)
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-purespectrum/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:From Barriers to Buy-In: A Guide to Overcoming Client Resistance to Online Community Research
DESCRIPTION:Ever receive pushback from a client after suggesting an online community approach? If so\, you’re not alone! Even after decades of online qual research and with communities being an established methodology today\, we can still see client hesitancy in making the jump to a digital solution. \nJoin us at this Lunch & Learn where we’ll discuss 4 common client concerns around online communities\, and how to turn those barriers into buys-ins! \nWe’ll share a few pro tips around: \n\nHow to educate (and inspire) clients around online community use cases\nHow to address potential concerns around the richness and reliability of the data\nHow smart technology can in fact enhance multi-market research and help uncover cultural nuance\nHow online makes it easier than ever for client to immerse themselves in the research\, live\, as it happens\n\nAt the end of the sessions\, you’ll be equipped to help your clients understand the possibilities of online research and get excited about going online! \nAbout incling \n \nincling was founded in 2013 and since then we’ve run over 500\,000 online qualitative conversations in over 30 languages with participants all over the world. Our proprietary online community platform has a range of tools which have been designed to help research and marketing teams gather in-depth and in the moment qualitative feedback (on any device). Our clients can lean on us for a wide range of methodologies – from exploratory\, digital diaries to exploring customer journeys and UX experiences. \nPresenter: Anna Coombe \n \nAnna started her journey in market research right here at incling\, initially as a community manager before transitioning to the commercial side of the company. Throughout her career\, she has collaborated with a wide range of clients\, brands\, and agencies\, managing projects ranging from quick short-term studies to long-term communities. Her extensive online qualitative experience spans FMCG\, financial\, retail and travel and hospitality sectors\, providing her with a broad and adaptable skill set. \nRegister for this free session here. Once registered\, Zoom will automatically send you your login\nAnna Coombe:  <anna.coombe@incling.com> \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/incling-barriers-to-buy-overcoming-client-resistance-to-online-community-research/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn: Field Notes on AI: questions\, intricacies and potential solutions
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Field Notes for this Lunch&Learn. \n \nAI is the new Covid of the market research industry. \nIt revolutionised the way we work overnight. Everyone’s talking about it. And (almost) everyone is freaking out about it. \n\nWhat questions do clients ask and what worries them\, when you mention AI?\nWhat questions should you ask your tech partners\, when evaluating their AI products?\nAnd what questions should you ask yourself\, when choosing to use AI?\n\nIn this Lunch & Learn session we’ll go through all those questions to better navigate the AI world and its intricacies\, and we’ll present how at Field Notes we have decided to approach the challenges and opportunities AI brings. \nRegister here: Zoom will then send you your login details.
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-field-notes-on-ai-questions-intricacies-and-potential-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Peekator – providing quality access to global consumers through multi-market research
DESCRIPTION:Grab a sandwich and come and learn more about how Peekator can help you in your business. \n \nAbout Peekator \nPeekator is a multi-market research technology company based in London that is focused on providing quality access to global consumers across the research\, advertising\, marketing\, and communications landscape. \nSpecifically\, what will be covered: \n\nThe current state of conducting multi-market research and the most common practices and pain points.\nA new approach to multi-market research and how speed\, quality and audience reach can be simplified.\nHow multi-market research surveys can be set up just as easily as single-market research studies.  All without compromising on top-notch data and translation quality from all 7 continents.\nA case study to bring the above to life.\n\nOur speakers:  \na) Marin Mrsa – Founder and CEO \n \nMarin Mrsa – Founder and CEO of Peekator\, an innovative multi-market research platform dedicated to providing quality access to global consumers. Marin has made significant contributions to the field of market research and entrepreneurship. He is also passionate about customer experience and is known for his work in the emerging field of research technology. \nMarin has been recognised as one of the “30 under 30 Croatian entrepreneurs” and featured on the “GRIT Future List 2020 – The Next Generation of Insights Leaders.” He brings over ten years of invaluable experience in leading Peekator to global recognition. \nb) Sohrab Singh – Account Executive \n \nSohrab Singh  – Sohrab is an accomplished market research Account Executive with a keen interest in driving data-driven insights and strategic decision-making in the fields of marketing/advertising and global consumer behaviour. With over 12 years of technology and global consumer behaviour experience\, he is currently serving as a client relations ambassador at Peekator. \n\nREGISTER HERE (your login will then be sent to you)
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-peekator-providing-quality-access-to-global-consumers-through-multi-market-research/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Bolt Insight - an AI-powered market research company\, providing end-to-end solutions for Quantitative and Qualitative consumer insights
DESCRIPTION:Bolt Insight \n \nBolt Insight is an AI-powered market research company\, providing end-to-end solutions for Quantitative and Qualitative consumer insights in 120 global markets. \nOur core differentiator lies in the proprietary survey sampling methodology we employ known as Bolt RealAudience. We leverage social media\, mobile app networks\, and consumer panels simultaneously in every research study we conduct. \nOur technology enables us to identify the most relevant and engaged survey participants without building a fixed panel or approaching the same set of respondents for every study. This methodology provides several advantages\, including: \n\nSimultaneous data collection in 120+ markets\nEnhanced data quality (proof points provided below)\nAccelerated data collection speed.\n\nCompanies like IKEA\, Costa Coffee\, Kearney\, Amazon\, Bain\, Unilever\, L’Oréal\, Vodafone and many others have used Bolt Insight for Product Innovation & Concept Testing\, Brand Health & Brand Tracking\, Advertising & Campaign Evaluation\, Audience Segmentation (U&A) and much more. \nWhat will be covered in this Lunch&Learn? \nLearn more about Bolt Insight’s new product\, BoltChatAI: AI-powered\, fully automated qualitative research tool\, designed to drive consumer empathy in organisations by enabling brief to report in 24 hours. \nThe most valuable aspect of BoltChatAI is the unique dataset upon which it is built. We have utilized research data and over 10\,000 hours of real conversations distilled from 5 million individual consumer exchanges to train our distinct system. \nThis rich\, in-depth knowledge has been carefully integrated into our AI Moderator’s DNA\, creating a distinctive and challenging-to-replicate tool. \nTo provide marketers with instant access to a better understanding of their customers\, we have fully automated this system. From launching a new project to receiving a detailed report\, BoltChatAI delivers it all. \nOur Speaker: Baybars Umur \n \nCo-founder and Head of Commercial at Bolt Insight since 2019. With 15 years of experience in marketing\, he previously led digital strategy at WPP’s GREY agency and HAVAS Media\, with a particular focus on delivering consumer insights to CPG brands. \n  \nhttps://www.boltinsight.com/boltchatai/ \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH&LEARN HERE
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-bolt-insight-ai-powered-market-research-company-providing-end-to-end-solutions-for-quantitative-and-qualitative-consumer-insights/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn: Taking Qualitative Research to the Next Level with OPPI
DESCRIPTION:Introducing OPPI\, the platform for market researchers seeking to enhance their qualitative and quantitative studies through opinion crowdsourcing and audience insights. Using state-of-the-art data analytics\, OPPI captures the nuances of human conversation through crowd-sourced opinions\, providing real-time\, actionable insights. Imagine integrating these rich\, qualitative insights into your current quantitative data sets seamlessly. With OPPI\, you can offer your clients a complete understanding of their target audience by blending numbers with narratives. \nAdrian Liew\, FounderAdrian is a digital strategist\, communications consultant and marketing technologist who has advised corporate leaders\, government officials and foreign embassies for the past ten years. As a technologist\, Adrian’s passion is analysing and using data to reveal the insightful\, profound stories that make a difference to people\, companies and governments.  \nWebsite: www.oppi.live \nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adsg84 \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE LUNCH&LEARN HERE\n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-taking-qualitative-research-to-the-next-level-with-oppi/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/2071827436
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Sample Answers
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Martin Cawley of Sample Answers for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \nPlease support this by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more.\nAbout Sample Answers\nFounded in 1995 by market researchers to serve the research industry.  We are known for providing both business and consumer samples for CATI and online methodologies.  As the industry has evolved so have we\, branching out most recently into qual research services. \nWhat will you learn at the Lunch&Learn? \nDesigned specifically for online qual we will demonstrate how our nVision service (which you’ll experience in real time) saves set-up time\, is respondent-centric and blends the latest AI into easily produced outputs.  We will show you how you can save time and energy managing the qualitative interviewing process and ease the burden on respondents; be it focus groups or in-depth interviews. \nMartin Cawley \nMartin has worked in market research since 2000\, initially with Sample Answers before holding various roles at SSI and then spending a few years with Canadean and Opinium.  He has been with Sample Answers again since spring 2019. \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH AND LEARN HERE\n  \nSee you there! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunch-learn-with-sample-answers/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Yonder Data Solutions
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe welcome Daniel Singham from Yonder Data Solutions to run this Lunch&Learn for us. \n \n \nIn the ever-evolving world of market research\, data quality concerns have become more prominent than ever. At Yonder Data Solutions\, we take pride in the quality of data we deliver to our clients. By placing respondents at the heart of the research process and employing a combination of automated quality checks and manual checks carried out by our experienced team\, we ensure that our data always stands up to integrity. \nWe run several omnibus services via online and CATI\, as well as ad-hoc UK and International work.  \nTo find out more\, join us for an exclusive lunch and learn on 13th September at 1pm hosted by our brilliant Commercial Director\, Daniel Singham who has been in the industry for over 16 years and is on the MRS ED&I Council.  \nYonder Data Solutions is a trusted online and telephone fieldwork and data collection agency based in the UK. We are an MRS Company partner\, hold the ISO20252 standard for market research services and operate our highly respected online panel\, Y Live. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-singham-2288346/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/yonderdatasolutions/ \n \nYonder Data Solutions \n \n \nYonder Data Solutions \n \n \nHome \n \n \nYonder Data Solutions \n \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE SESSION HERE 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunch-learn-with-yonder-data-solutions/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/2071827436
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with ResearchBods
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us at this Lunch&Learn session with ResearchBods. \n \nWhat will be covered? \nResearchBods is a UK based Global Data Collection partner that offers Agencies\, Brands and Independent Consultants\, a range of innovative online Qual and Quant Solutions. We combine tech with operational excellence to ensure consistent and high quality delivery across research projects. \nWe’d love to share a quick overview of our Online Community platform\, our approach to ensuring Data Integrity during online Quant studies\, and our introduction of AI solutions to enrich your insight delivery. Most of the session will be focused on Data Integrity\, however\, and the measures we put in place to ensure real people are providing the responses to your questions. \nWhy is ResearchBods  a great fit for micro-businesses in research? \nWe’ve supported micro-businesses and freelancers for years\, so we truly value the importance of offering a trusted partner service that can deliver time and again! Our service model is scaleable and can support self serve clients\, or those that require full serve and everything in-between!  The solutions we offer are not only industry leading\, but we’re also massively competitive on price and our dedicated support teams will do whatever they can to help you convert projects. \nDale Henry\, Sales Director \n \nDale has been at ResearchBods for 7 years\, working across various Product Solutions in a client servicing capacity. Dale’s passion lies within tech enablement and supporting clients with making strategic business decisions through accurate data delivery. \nhttps://researchbods.strat7.com/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/strat7.researchbods/mycompany/ \nDiscount for ICG members \nAs mentioned our project prices are always competitive\, we rarely lose out on price. We’re happy to offer 15% discount to ICG members on the first project commissioned with us.  \nREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION HERE 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunch-learn-with-researchbods/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/2071827436
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230705T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with VisionsLive
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Nikki Baines from VisionsLive to run this Lunch&Learn for us. \n \n \nVisionsLive is an online qualitative research platform. They provide support services: 24-hour ticketing service\, project manager assigned to assist with every project\, full service available (moderation\, recruitment\, sims trans) as well as a platform-only approach. \nThey also offer: \n\nWebcam & Audio Focus Groups & IDIs\nText Chat Focus Groups and IDIs\nBulletin Board Communities\n\nWhatever methodology you choose\, the same key features are available: \n\nWhiteboards\nHeatmaps\nPolls\nReporting\n\nAlthough VisionsLive may also be a small team\, our extensive experience has allowed us to build a vast network and a substantial supplier database. They offer both full-service and platform-only packages\, ensuring flexibility to meet your specific needs. They also provide various payment options to make it convenient for you. \nhttps://visionslive.com/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/visionslive-limited/mycompany/ \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE SESSION HERE 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-visions-live/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/2071827436
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with CoLoop
DESCRIPTION:Join Alex Coonar and Jack Bowen\, founders of CoLoop\, to; \n\nget a bit of background and introduction for CoLoop\nHave a demo of it\nHear more about future developments & roadmap\nHave an opportunity to ask them questions\n\nCoLoop \n \nCoLoop is the AI copilot for qualitative research and can help independent researchers compete with bigger less agile teams. \nAI in research is now table stakes and an overwhelming 90% of firms are now investing in AI tooling. \nCoLoop are building with the specific thesis that the sum of researchers with AI tooling will significantly out-compete either individual part. \nCoLoop is currently in pilot phase or on live projects with ~30 consultancies including several global players across more than 8 countries. \nJack Bowen and Alex Coonar \nJack\, CEO of CoLoop\, and Alex\, CMO of CoLoop\, started building AI tools for research after graduating university in 2020.They tarted with genei\, a note taking and summarisation tool aimed at students and researchers. \nThey raised a venture backed seed round from Silicon Valley investors in 2021\, and then scaled to thousands of users and more than $1M+ in sales. \nThey developed CoLoop to solve the problems they experienced with customer and discovery interviews. \nhttps://www.coloop.ai/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-at-coloop/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-coonar-606622129/ \nREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION HERE 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-coloop/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn: Optimizing Qualitative Research: Exploring the AI-Driven Capabilities of Qualzy
DESCRIPTION:Join this Lunch&Learn for an insightful exploration of the Qualzy platform’s brand-new AI-based features and their applications in qualitative research projects. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the impact of generative AI on planning\, design\, moderation\, engagement\, analysis\, and reporting\, offering a fresh perspective on enhancing research efficiency and effectiveness. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE SESSION HERE \n(Once registered\, login is https://meet.goto.com/815667629) \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-optimizing-qualitative-research-exploring-the-ai-driven-capabilities-of-qualzy/
LOCATION:Online – GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with QuestionPro (and 56 Degree Insight)
DESCRIPTION:In this lunch & learn session hosted by QuestionPro UK Managing Director Aseem Badshah\, we’ll be joined by Jim Eccleston and Duncan Stewart\, Managing Partners at 56 Degree Insight from Edinburgh. Discover how independent consultancies/agencies should approach thinking about investing in a research tech stack to help power their business. Since Covid there’s been a major shift towards digitisation and self-service infrastructure\, we’ll learn from 56 Degree Insight’s journey and discover how an iterative process can help scale your customer success. \n \nWhy should you attend this Lunch&Learn? \n\nInvesting in your own research tech stack can help win more business\nAvoid being restricted by your clients’ infrastructure\nCreate new opportunities to run regular tracking studies for your customers\nBuild an asset to help differentiate yourself from other consultancies/agencies\nCriteria to assess your tech & innovation development requirements.\n\nAbout QuestionPro \nFounded in 2006\, QuestionPro offers a fully integrated online platform that includes surveys\, research & insights\, customer experience (CX) and employee engagement software. Our clientele ranges from independent businesses to Fortune 100 companies\, who rely on us for insights about customers\, employees\, and the marketplace. With offices in the UK (headquartered in London)\, USA\, Germany\, Mexico\, the UAE and India\, our customers have 24/7 access to highly trained support specialists and engineers. \nOur speakers \nAseem Badshah – Managing Director\, QuestionPro (UK\, Ireland\, South Africa\, Canada & Japan) \nAseem Badshah first cut his teeth in the start-up scene of the US. Prior to joining QuestionPro UK in 2019\, he was renowned for his entrepreneurial spirit. As Founder & CEO of Socedo in Seattle he led the web application specialising in lead generation to a funding of $2.5 million with a roster of clients including Microsoft\, Lenovo and Google. Aseem was also Founder & CEO of the full-service marketing and lead generation agency Uptown Treehouse in LA for 9 years. His wealth of experience in sales\, marketing and leadership is driving QuestionPro’s strategy in the UK and beyond. \nJim Eccleston – Managing Partner\, 56 Degree Insight \nJim Eccleston was a Senior Director in the world’s largest custom market research group at Kantar for over 20 years.  He was with the company as it expanded from its Infratest Burke and NFO roots to become TNS and now Kantar. Latterly\, along with 56 Degree Insight partner Duncan Stewart\, he headed up the group’s Scottish office in Edinburgh. \nDuncan Stewart – Managing Partner\, 56 Degree Insight \nDuncan started his 25 years career in insights working in market research within the tourism sector\, firstly at the Scottish Tourist Board and then at Yorkshire Tourist Board.  He moved ‘agency side’ when he joined Scotland’s leading market research company System Three and remained with the company as it expanded and rebranded to become Infratest Burke\, NFO\, TNS and most recently Kantar. Latterly he and 56 Degree Insight partner Jim Eccleston managed the group’s office in Edinburgh. \nFurther links  \nwww.questionpro.com\nLinkedIn   Twitter   YouTube   Facebook \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH&LEARN HERE\nOnce you’ve registered\, login for the session is https://meet.goto.com/815667629 \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-questionpro-and-56-degree-insight/
LOCATION:Online – GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Norstat (Norstat Express and TestingTime)
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Norstat for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \n\n\n\n\n\nNorstat  is the leading data collector for market research in Europe. \n \n\nUser and market research projects are typically conducted during several weeks. Often important decisions have to be made in days and cannot wait for weeks or months to be complete. Norstat Express and TestingTime give you the possibility to research your customers in hours. Learn how easy it is to use both solutions for qual and quant research studies. \n\nNortstat/ Nortstat Express / Testing time \nNorstat is the leading data collector for market research in Europe. Our mission is to deliver trustworthy data of the highest quality to enable well-informed analysis and decision-making. Norstat Express and TestingTime are two digital products offered by Norstat. \nSpecial offer for ICG members:\nNorstat Express. 1 Free trail up to N = 500\nTestingtime: 3 test users for free: See https://resources.testingtime.com/promotion\nPaul Listuen and Reto Lammler \nPaul Listuen has worked in the MR industry since 1993 and have been in various positions both in Norstat\, Ipsos and also a founder of a data collection company. He was in 2022 awarded Market Researcher of the year by the Norwegian market research association. \n \nIn 2015 Reto Lämmler co-founded TestingTime\, the European leader in test user recruiting for UX researchers\, which was sold in October 2021 to Norstat\, the leading data collector for market research services in Northern Europe. \n \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending. \n\n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH&LEARN HERE\nLogin (but please register first!) for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nSee you there!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-norstat-norstat-express-and-testingtime/
LOCATION:Online – GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Prevision
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Trevor Wilkinson of Prevision for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \nPlease support this by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more.\nAbout Prevision\n \nPrevision Research\, based in Milton Keynes\, was set up in 2009 and provides the following services for ‘difficult-to-reach’ audiences: \n\nInterviewer administered CATI and CAWI for quantitative research\nHybrid telephone and online data collection\nRecruitment for depth interviews\, focus groups\, communities etc\nSpecifying and hosting surveys\nDelivery of data tabulations to research agencies or end clients\n\nTypical ‘difficult-to-reach’ audiences covered: \n\nTradespeople (eg\, painters/decorators\, electricians\, plumbers\, engineers\, builders\, roofers\, carpenters\, bricklayers\, plasterers\, glaziers etc)\nB2B decision makers\nVulnerable people\nSocial housing tenants\nRestaurant owners and key workers\nBusinesses providing and consumers receiving waste collection services\n\nPrevision was a fieldwork supplier to Purple MR for many years and when the owners wanted to retire in 2019\, they invited Trevor Wilkinson and Stephen Bairfelt of Purple to become shareholders and to join the board of directors. \nWhy you should attend this Lunch&Learn: what will be covered\n\nA brief introduction to the Prevision team\, our history and how Purple MR became involved with them\nThe benefits of traditional data collection approaches for certain niche audiences\nTwo or three case studies\nFeedback from ICG members who have recently worked with Prevision.\n\nWe believe people should attend because the session will act as a reminder as to why interviewer administered surveys still have a role\, even in an environment where digital approaches dominate the research landscape. \nTrevor Wilkinson \n \nTrevor set up Purple Market Research with former ICG chairman Stephen Bairfelt in 2002.  He has over 30 years research experience.  In that time\, he has worked on a wide range of assignments covering both qualitative\, quantitative and secondary (desk) research methodologies.  Projects typically involve researching difficult-to-reach audiences\, in particular B2B audiences.  He is formerly chairman of the B2B trade association\, BIG and is currently treasurer.  He is a fellow of the Market Research Society and is a director of Prevision Research. \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH AND LEARN HERE \nLogin (but please register first) for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nSee you there! \nhttps://www.previsionresearch.co.uk/ \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunch-learn-with-prevision/
LOCATION:Online – GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Qualzy
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Ray Davies of Qualzy for our next Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \nAll Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more.\nAbout Qualzy \n \nQualzy have generously sponsored a number of events over the past couple of years. They have a ton of new features to make research easy\, affordable\, powerful and successful. \nThe platform supports all your asynchronous project needs including diary tasks\, UX research\, video blogging\, international projects\, long term communities and much much more. \nQualzy are passionate about quality insight and love working with quality researchers. They look forward to making friends with more ICG Members and helping you to deliver more for your clients. \nWhy you should attend this Lunch&Learn\nRay will be talking about how to maximise the power of video\, and how it can be turned into practical insight. They’ll be talking through traditional and modern collection methods and looking at the pros and cons of both before giving attendees a sneak preview of Qualzy’s powerful video analysis tools. \n*THE EXCLUSIVE AND SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT BEING OFFERED BY QUALZY \nQualzy are  so sure that you’ll love their platform that they’d love to give all ICG Members their first project setup for free (£400 value). This means that all you’ll have to pay are the platform costs. \nTo give you an idea of what a typical project could cost you: 7 Day project including up-to 200 Participants = £769. \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH AND LEARN HERE \nLogin (but please register first) for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nSee you there! \n  \nRay Davies \nPaul Kingsley-Smith \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-qualzy-3/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn With Insight Platforms: ChatGPT\, DALL-E and the future of research tech
DESCRIPTION:FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome Mike Stevens of Insight Platforms (Mike is an ICG member) for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \nSpecifically\, Mike will focus on ChatGPT\, DALL-E and the future of research tech in his talk and conclude the session with an explanation of how Insight Platforms can help keep members up to speed with a variety of subjects. \n\n \nInsight Platforms xx \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending.\nSpecifically\, what will you gain from attending this session?\n  \nOur Presenter: Mike Stevens \n \nThis Lunch and Learn will be led by Mike Stevens. \nFurther links\nhttps://www.insightplatforms.com/  \nREGISTER FOR THIS LUNCH&LEARN HERE \nLogin (but please register first!) for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nSee you there!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-insight-platforms/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Find Out Now
DESCRIPTION:FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome Find Out Now for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \n \n\nFind Out Now surveys 100\,000 UK consumers every day. Our platform delivers nationally representative polling for political parties\, brands and news outlets in a few hours\, and can reach niche audiences like no other market research panel. Unlike other services\, Find Out Now is instant and “always on” so you can test\, change\, and restart surveys for no extra charge. Test your ideas for free\, show your client\, and get their buy-in before committing to any spend. Find Out Now is a member of the British Polling Council and Certified Market Research Society Company Partner. \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending.\nSpecifically\, what will you gain from attending this session?\nIn this session\, Find Out Now will demonstrate their service so that you can get to see how it all works and how it can really benefit your business. \nOur Presenter: Chris Holbrook\n \nThis Lunch and Learn will be led by Chris Holbrook – Founder / CEO. \nChris founded his award-winning free daily lottery website\, Pick My Postcode\, 11 years ago. Initially funded by advertising\, he discovered that it was a far better platform for conducting market research\, at large scale\, low cost and high quality. The service was named Find Out Now\, and is now used by the UK’s main political parties\, national newspapers and TV news programmes. The techniques developed by the team have revolutionised political polling\, and they are now focused on doing the same for other sectors. \nAnd additionally\, Find Out Now are generously offering all ICG members a fantastic discount:\n50% off first project for ICG members \nFurther links\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/find-out-now/ \n\nREGISTER FOR THIS SESSION HERE \n\nLogin (once you’ve registered) for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629\nSee you there!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-find-out-now/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085651
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn With incling
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear Nick Campbell\, Associate Commercial Director of incling\,  talk about how the online platform incling can help your research process\, how to use it\, and more about the fantastic benefit incling are exclusively offering ICG members: \n\n 10% discount on platform hire to ICG members who run their first project with us\n a free ‘pre-launch session’ for the first project where one of our community managers would review the platform set up\, tasks\, activities\, notifications etc and set up a call to discuss any recommendations or alternations. This would mean that first time users would benefit from a training session (included for free to all of our clients) as well as a pre-launch check to ensure their first project runs smoothly.\n\n \nNick Campbell – Associate Commercial Director \n \nNick has been an advocate of insight communities from the very beginning of his 12-year research career. After several years managing agency and brand client accounts across sectors (Meta\, Anglian Water\, Royal London\, Havas\, MMR)\, he now heads up incling’s commercial department. His work focuses on developing incling’s growth strategies\, speaking at industry events\, building strong client relationships\, and exploring new methodologies and innovations that help solve client insight challenges. \nJOIN THIS SESSION HERE: \nPlease join my meeting from your computer\, tablet or smartphone.\nhttps://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited Kingdom: +44 330 221 0088 \nAccess Code: 815-667-629
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-incling-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T133000
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Prolific
DESCRIPTION:FREE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome Prolific for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \n \n\nProlific is an online marketplace built by and for researchers\, that connects researchers with engaged\, active\, and trustworthy participants all over the world. Unlike traditional panel companies\, Prolific has a unique\, high quality\, and high value trusted participant pool. We pay higher rewards\, provide a better experience to participants\, and have proven higher quality data than any other competitor\, enabling researchers to run trusted\, high quality\, world-changing research. \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending.\nSpecifically\, what will you gain from attending this session?\nIn this session\, Prolific will be discussing the various methods used  to manage its participant pool in order to ensure that all of the participants are of the highest possible quality. This will include: \n\nA discussion of how they onboard new participants\nThe various levels of verification they enforce\nHow they monitor account and pool status over time\nWhy participants are removed from their pool\n\nThey will also be sharing a few tips for what you can do as a researcher to select for the best participants from Prolific. \nOur Presenter: Dr Andrew Gordon\nThis Lunch and Learn will be led by Dr Andrew Gordon\, Research Consultant at Prolific. \nDr Gordon completed a BSc in Psychology\, followed by an MSc in Neuropsychology\, and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience\, examining the neural underpinning of reliance on misinformation. At Prolific he works directly with researchers to make sure that they get the most out of Prolific and supports them at each stage of the research process. \nAnd additionally\, Prolific are generously offering all ICG members a discount\nSign-up at www.prolific.co/referral/icgweb to get £40 in free credit added to your account. \nFurther links\nwww.prolific.co \n@Prolific (twitter) \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/prolific-academic \n  \nLogin for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629\nSee you there!
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-prolific/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T085651
CREATED:20220905T114136Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with Caplena 
DESCRIPTION:FREE\n\n\n\nWe welcome Caplena for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \n \n  \n\nCaplena uses Augmented Intelligence to drastically reduce the amount of time it takes to analyze large amounts of free text from reviews\, or responses to open-ended questions. Within minutes Caplena identifies topics and auto-tags your entire dataset\, freeing you from repetitive categorization. \nUsing modern machine learning platforms and a streamlined analysis process can achieve ultra-fast turn around times. Nevertheless\, it is not economically feasible to develop and operate cutting-edge deep learning algorithms for a single market research company. We have dedicate our entire energy to help you overcome that technological gap. \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending.\nSpecifically\, what will you gain from attending this session?\nIn this Lunch and Learn\, we will introduce Caplena\, the technology behind it\, and how it can make the tedious process of analysing open-ends much easier. \nOur Presenter: Pascal de Buren\nThis Lunch and Learn will be led by Pascal de Buren\, Co-Founder and Machine Learning Engineer. \nPascal\, one of Caplena’s Co-Founders and Machine Learning Engineer\, combines deep AI development in Natural Language and Computer Vision with vast experience in bringing AI technology into products. Pascal developed patented AI software for one of the largest insurance software providers in the world before founding Caplena. He holds a master’s degree in interdisciplinary sciences from ETH Zurich. \nAnd additionally\, Caplena are generously offering all ICG members a discount:\n15% Discount Code: Use this code to redeem: \nhttps://caplena.com/app/account/subscription?coupon=LUNCHLEARN_22 \nFurther links\n– Website: www.caplena.com\n– Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caplena/\n– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caplena_ag/\n– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaplenaAG\n– Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaplenaCH \n  \nLogin for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629\nSee you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-caplena/
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T153000
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SUMMARY:Lunch&Learn with ASI (Advanced Symbolics Inc)
DESCRIPTION:FREE\n\n\n\nWe welcome Advanced Symbolics Inc. (ASI) for this Lunch&Learn\, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. \n \n\nAdvanced Symbolics Inc. (ASI) is an AI-based market research company that has seen great success using social media services for public opinion research. They have developed the first technology that bridges the gap between social media and traditional market research by introducing probabilistic sampling to the analysis of these social platforms. \nTheir A.I\, Polly™\, is able to capture conversations; uncovering insights to help organizations navigate the marketplace. Through their various services\, Polly uses representative samples to segment populations allowing her to contextualize the environment brands live in. \n\nLunch&Learn presenters keep ICG members up to speed with services that can help them run their businesses. Please support them by attending.\nSpecifically\, what will you gain from attending this session?\nThis will be an educational presentation to show how randomized\, controlled\, representative sampling on social media was applied to a successful market research campaign\, proving that the market research tools of traditional market researchers can now be applied to online samples using A.I/ML\, with the added benefit of speedy delivery and more accurate forecasting enabled by this rich dataset. \nThis Lunch and Learn will be led by Marisol Bedoya\, Marketing Specialist. \n \nAs part of the Lead Generation and Sales team at ASI\, Marisol has drawn from her Bachelor of International Business degree focusing on Marketing and Trade. Throughout her time at the company\, she has coordinated ASI’s presence at international events\, created relationships with potential customers from around the world and curated project proposals for prospective companies. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erinottawa/ \nLogin for the Lunch&Learn is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/815667629 \nSee you there! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theicg.co.uk/event/lunchlearn-with-asi-advanced-symbolics-inc/
LOCATION:Online – GoToWebinar
CATEGORIES:Lunch&Learn
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