Digital Marketing Workshop (School of Marketing)

The Oyster Shed 1 Angel Lane, London, United Kingdom

This digital marketing training will help you identify the best digital strategies for your business and give you a strong foundation on how to maximise each digital channel.

£145

ASC Annual Conference – The Future Is Now

ORT House 126 Albert Street, London, United Kingdom

A round-up of all of the latest technology in survey research, providing a wide-ranging over view of the impact of technology on research techniques now.

Create your own graphics in Canva (School of Marketing)

The Oyster Shed 1 Angel Lane, London, United Kingdom

On this workshop, we will take you through the process of how to create your own graphics, add your branding, choosing brand colours and how to create your own flyers.

£150

AQR’s Big Day Out 2019 Conference

Mary Ward House 5-7 Tavistock Place, London, United Kingdom

A jam-packed big day out of talks, discussions and a little light competition too.

Define Your Elevator Pitch

Learn how to define your elevator pitch to quickly engage new customers with your offering in this webinar run by Dean Russell of Win That Pitch.

Celebrate Collaboration

We’re holding a 'Celebrate Collaboration' event to recognise its power and to release untapped potential for more and better collaboration within the ICG.

£10

The ICG’s Summer Party 2019

Come and celebrate everything that is good about summer with us at the new Slug and Lettuce in the stunning St Katherine's Dock.

£25

Visit to History of Advertising Trust

Carol Raithatha has arranged a visit for ICG East to the History of Advertising Trust (HAT) in Raveningham in Norfolk on Friday July 19 at 2 pm. Open to all - feel free to spread the word. The fee for each attendee with be £10 + VAT, payable to Carol on the day. There is a café on site […]

Blogging for Business (School of Marketing)

The Oyster Shed 1 Angel Lane, London, United Kingdom

Blogging is one of the most powerful tools that you can use in your business today, but it can be difficult to know where to start, and getting your business blog right isn’t just as easy as putting some words on a website page.

£197

Personal Branding Masterclass (School of Marketing)

The Oyster Shed 1 Angel Lane, London, United Kingdom

A workshop is for anybody who would like to build and develop a strong personal brand, so that they stand out as a leader in their field.

£147

Webinar: Nuts and Bolts of Researching Kids and Teens

Online - GoToWebinar

    Nicki Karet, ICG member and MD of Sherbert Research, a specialist kids and teens agency, will take us through all aspects of conducting research with this audience, including best-practice recruitment, methodologies, environment in which to run your research, moderating tips, stimulus materials and so on. She'll also talk about those 'what if' scenarios […]

Trello: Get yourself super-organised with this online project management tool

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Babble, a vibrant & modern facility that’s designed to bring research, meetings & training sessions alive in the West Midlands   ICG member Cathy Kennedy says she couldn't live without Trello! She uses it for all her project work within her business as well as in her personal life. […]

Business Development Skills – Win New Clients!

i-view London Wellington House, London, 125 Strand,, United Kingdom

A day-long seminar for ICG members and non-members at a much-discounted price A perfect opportunity to make a day of it in London. Attend this as well as our AGM and speaker event that evening.    Summary:  This seminar is unique, being designed for market researchers by a market researcher. It teaches the successful application […]

£75.00

The ABC of LinkedIn – How to Grow Your Marketing Research Business (preceded by AGM)

This event is kindly sponsored by Web Creator Suite, a cloud-based end-to-end research platform that promotes high levels of engagement and provides deep insights through short and long term research communities, homework tasks and live chats.  LinkedIn is one of the most effective online marketing tools available to consultants. It’s like Facebook but for grown up, […]

£10.00

ICG Digital Academy Webinar: Conference Speaking: It’s time for you to take that terrifying first plunge

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar was generously sponsored by Q2Q Global, a boutique global fieldwork agency for agencies and consultancies. We are specialize in Qual and Quant offline data collection in different countries but we are experts in Spain, Italy and Latam countries (including Brazil).   Webinar presenter: Dr Annie Pettit, PhD As the leader of a New […]

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ICG Members South West London Meet Up

Join other ICG members for a walk/ meeting on the 25th of October in Richmond Park. Meet at 11am in Pembroke Lodge car park, which is approximately a ten minute walk from Richmond Gate, and from there we will be going on an hour's walk - weather permitting! Afterwards we will have a coffee/something to eat […]

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Introduction to Behavioural Economics

Learn behavioural change and how it effects and improves our chances of commercial success. All business depends on selling or marketing to human beings. Anything that helps us better understand how and why people make decisions (for example - buying things) must improve our chances of commercial success. Behavioural Economics offers a more scientifically robust […]

ASC Delivering Better

Turning up the insight, value, speed and action - One day conference. Ultimately survey research – as with any research – is all about the end results.  Though it may be easy to forget this as we work hard to get the survey scripted, data prepped, tables tabulated, and slides sliding. In this conference we […]

MRS Financial Services Research Conference

This year’s event explores a range of novel research approaches being used to uncover insights into new business challenges and opportunities for financial services providers. Explore some of the critical issues facing UK financial consumers and how market research is supporting the delivery of real solutions. Hear new insights and explore research journeys from: Lloyds […]

ICG North London Meet Up

  Join other local ICG members on Sunday Nov 17th at 10:30 for a walk on the Heath and then a pub or to a cafe for drinks. Meet at the parking lot of the Gospel Oak entrance to Hampstead Heath ( just East of the Gospel Oak overground station and in front of the […]

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BIG Forum – A Breakfast Briefing

Human Numbers and Numbered Humans – Presented by Jack Miles and Alex Holmes from Northstar Research Partners Quantitative research has been criticised for being overly-rational, dehumanised and only able to deliver value because of quantification bias. Similarly, qualitative research has been criticised for being subjective and lacking the scale needed to deliver value to businesses. Often […]

AQR/MRS Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS): The Why, the What and the How

Online - GoToWebinar

A webinar for both recruiters and researchers alike, explaining everything you need to know about the new AQR /MRS Recruiter Accreditation Scheme (RAS).  This webinar is generously sponsored by The Talking Shop: 3 gorgeous, perfectly equipped studios that are perfectly placed in the heart of the diverse, creative city of Manchester. The RAS has been […]

MRS MR and Marketing Tech Conference

This latest event from MRS will examine emerging marketing tech trends, opening up new avenues for engagement, communication, prediction and personalisation and driving better experiences. MRS brings together a superb set of inspiring case studies and thought provoking discussions focusing on the new opportunities being created by technology advancements. Hear how game changing technology is […]

The ICG’s Open-To-All Christmas Lunch

The Castle 33-34 Cowcross Street EC1M 6DB The Castle, London, United Kingdom

NOTE WE CANNOT TAKE BOOKINGS AFTER TUESDAY 26 NOV  We are excited to announce our open-to-all Christmas lunch on Friday 6th December at 12.30pm in Farringdon, London. We promise you all a warm welcome, a great time, and a sumptuous meal (see menu here) Celebrating Christmas 2017 Celebrating Christmas 2018   All are welcome - […]

Kids & Youth Insights 2020

Kids & Youth Insights 2020 showcases an inspiring collection of research projects that demonstrate how brands, government and the third sector are gathering and using insight to strengthen understanding, improve engagement and tailor offerings to better serve and support young people. Don’t miss contributions from BBC, Public Health England, IKEA, Sport England, ITV, Save The Children, […]

ICG Webinar: IR35 And Its Effect On All Off Payroll Workers, Contract And Temporary Workers

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services With advice from Cognitive Law and specialist knowledge from governing body ASPCo, ENI have produced some information on IR35 and the legislative changes coming in April 2020. IR35 should be coming into effect for the private sector on April 6th 2020. How much do you know […]

IMPACT 2020

NEW DECADE: NEW FORMAT: NEW VENUE The business of insight is facing the most radical set of challenges it has ever seen. Commercial, social and political pressures are having a major effect on how we seek to understand consumers and citizens, and how we organise and perform our work. It’s time for a conference that tackles […]

Understanding Force Majeure & Covid-19 virus

Covid-19: understanding when Force Majeure applies and when you can cancel contracts Many small business owners are worrying about how Covid-19 may affect our work, our businesses and future bookings - what can we do about cancellations and does Force Majeure apply? Suzanne Dibble, Founder of the Small Business Legal Academy, is running a free webinar […]

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ICG Exhibiting at the B2B Expo

ExCel London

For the second year running, the ICG will be exhibiting at the B2B Marketing Expo, 25-26 March 2020. https://www.b2bmarketingexpo.co.uk/ The show attracted plenty of marketeers last year, several of whom were interested in using the services of small independent consultants. If you’d like to help us spread the word about the ICG on our stand, contact […]

ICG Webinar: In Response to Covid-19: An Introduction to Online Qual Methodologies

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is sponsored by Focus Groups UK ICG members Mike Stevens and Tom Woodnutt will take us through an introduction to the online qual market, its pros and cons, and how to convince your clients of its value (particularly in light of Covid-19). This webinar is likely to be the start of a series […]

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ICG Online Evening Talk: Managing Cash and Government Schemes Available to Small Businesses

Here's the recording of online evening speaker event, presented by Business Mentor Brian Woolrich  https://youtu.be/1NqzwC_mpEY About Brian Brian has over thirty years business experience, having grown a number of businesses and led large teams of colleagues. He has worked with literally hundreds of businesses, from start-ups to multi-nationals. Brian regularly presents on varied business topics to […]

ICG Webinar: Award For Independent Consultants – 2019 Finalists Share Their Submissions

Online - GoToWebinar

You've seen the articles, listened to their vox pops, shared their social media feeds - now it's time to really understand what made our four 2019 Finalists' submissions really stand out. Hear about the work that really impressed the judges and get ideas for what you can submit this year. Let's celebrate everything about being […]

Mike Roe Training: Winning Business Back

A FREE ONLINE 2 HOUR COURSE FOR 5 ICG MEMBERS. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED TRAINER: Mike Roe, FMRS SUMMARY: To help researchers (re)gain clients, this online selling skills seminar aims to provide Covid-19 support by reviewing basic principles and drawing upon lessons learnt from previous recessions  Just 15 months before Covid-19, ICG member & trainer […]

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The ICG P.I.T.A Meet Ups – Sorting Your Business Problems

Online

THERE ARE TWO P.I.T.A MEET-UPS PLANNED FOR NOW 1) THURS 7TH MAY, NOON-1PM AND 2) MON 11TH MAY, 7-8PM. CLICK BELOW ON THE REGISTRATION LINK FOR THE SESSION YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND. WE WILL TAKE 10 MEMBERS AT EACH SESSION.   Got any niggly, annoying, would-rather-not-have business, Pain In The Arse (PITA) problems? Those things […]

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ICG Digital Academy Webinar: Depicting Users & Their Worlds

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is kindly sponsored by Indiefield    What do you do with your research findings once the data collection is done? This webinar from Alicia  Dornadic, Design Anthropologist at MindSpark Research International in Paris, will explore different ways of representing qualitative research findings, from personas to a-day-in-the-life studies, customer journeys and service blueprints. Alicia […]

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ICG Webinar: Is Your ICG Member Profile Bringing You New Business?

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Teneo Translations   Free member webinar at 12noon on Monday 18 May 2020. As a member of the ICG you can promote your business through the Directory of Members. Is your profile working hard for you? Is it attracting new business and helping you to get your message across? […]

ICG ‘Speed Dating’ 4

Online

Following on from the success of our first three 'speed dating' events, we are thrilled to be running a fourth one. Open to the first 30 ICG members who register, this event has two key purposes; Get to know other ICG members in virtual 'rooms' for 10 minutes at a time. A great opportunity to […]

Free

Making It Pop: An Introduction To Data Visualisation

Online - GoToWebinar

  ICG member Soti Coker, Data Chronicle, will take us through how to gain a unique edge by presenting your data and insights in a way that gets noticed, remembered and acted upon. You will also learn data visualisation best practises (both quant and qual) and tips to get you started for free. REGISTER FOR […]

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ICG Bingo Night – Knock At The Door, Number 4

Online

Gather all your family members, grab a cuppa and a pen, and join us on Weds 10th June at 5pm for our first online bingo session. A lighthearted opportunity to bring members together and have a break. All you need to do is; 1. register here (so that we have an idea of numbers) 2. print […]

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Taking Qual Online Using Mobile Ethnography

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Particity, the faster, easier and more secure way to manage and pay research participants. Please note that Indeemo are offering all webinar registrants  a 20% discount until the end of November 2020. Your contact details will be given to Indeemo unless you opt out here.  Since the start of […]

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ICG Mini-Group Speed Dating

Online

Come and meet other ICG members in small groups, 10 minutes at a time, for our next speed dating event. We've changed the format slightly to now bring together small groups rather than pairs. We hope that this will bring greater dynamism to your conversations and get you in front of more people per session. […]

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Upskill: Future-proof your market research career using semiotics

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Talkback Studios, Nottingham - Celebrating 20 years of supporting the qualitative research industry. We are delighted to have Dr Rachel Lawes presenting this important webinar. Marketing is changing. Market research is changing with it: this was true even before the pandemic. Clients think they can do their own research […]

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ICG Webinar: Accelerating your storytelling skills: How to transform research summaries into a captivating narrative

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Taurho Transcribes This webinar  conducted by Insight Narrator, a specialist in helping insight professionals create evidence-based stories. The difference between insight and recommendations that stick and spread throughout the client organisation and just another interesting research report that sits on the client server has rarely anything to do with […]

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WeSeeThrough: Making The Most Of Your Video Footage

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Indiefield, delivering great market research fieldwork so that you can use it to deliver everything else. Learn more about the functionality of platform provider, WeSeeThrough, which enables researchers to easily mark up and manage video footage, as well as from various ICG members who've used it. A practical and […]

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NEW AND IMPROVED: Member paired ‘speed dating’ on Zoom

Online

Introducing our new and improved fifth member speed dating event. HURRY - WE HAVE SPACES FOR ONLY 30 MEMBERS AT A TIME. A great opportunity to get to know others. This event will involve spending around 15 minutes with 4 different members, each randomly assigned to you at the time, in a 'virtual room' on […]

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Making The Most Of Interpreters In International Research

Online

All too often in the market research industry, interpreting is an underused  and undervalued tool in the market research tool box, being seen as just a bridge to cover the language gap. The  process of finding and briefing an interpreters is also often patchy. It can – and should be -  a whole lot more […]

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ICG Webinar: Common Mistakes That Researchers Make When It Comes to GDPR

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Field Sauce, Global Fieldwork Providers. Kim Smouter-Umans, Head of Public Affairs & Professional Standards at ESOMAR, talks us through his experiences of the common mistakes market researchers make when it comes to GDPR and how they can best navigate it going forwards.   REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR HERE

ICG Webinar: Using Behavioural Science To Get Better Insights

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Made in Studios, an MIS Group brand, offering the most modern and stunning viewing facilities in Birmingham (UK), and across France in Paris, Lyon and Lille. In this webinar, Phil Barden, MD, DECODE marketing ltd., and author of ‘Decoded: The Science Behind Why We Buy’ will take us on […]

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The ICG’s Business Ideas Exchange

Online

Presenting the ICG's second Business Ideas Exchange! We’re getting together on Zoom on the 9th September 10-11.30am to tackle two perennial issues that affect small businesses. 8-10 ICGers will talk ‘solutions’ with each other using the spirit of collaboration come up with good ideas… Be part of the solution (and hear new solutions from fellow […]

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ICG Webinar (Pre-Recorded): TSAPI – Your Questions Needed!

Online

Calling all ICG members to send questions (however challenging) to Matt Gibbs directly, or ICG Manager Lucie (if you prefer to be anonymous to Matt), in order to shape the content of this pre-recorded webinar. Final deadline for questions - Friday 4th Sept. Webinar will be available to view on Monday 14th Sept. The ICG […]

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ICG’s AGM 2020

Please join us for this important meeting, where we outline budgets, elect committee members and run through proposals for our forthcoming year. Login is here: Thu, Sep 24, 2020 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM (BST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/916893109 You can also dial in using your phone. United […]

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ICG Webinar: Mindfulness For Researchers

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services Join us for a one hour workshop to explore the world of mindfulness and how it can support your role as a researcher. Through a mix of theory and practical exercises, the session will cover: What mindfulness is How mindfulness can support your wellbeing, creativity and […]

Using reporting innovations to come out of Covid stronger and with greater profit margins

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services With thanks to E-Tabs for running this webinar. There is an increasing demand for interactive access to survey results, and many clients are asking for secure and instant visualization of their data online to complement or even replace static reports of their survey results. There are […]

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ICG webinar: How To Sweat Your Insight Assets: Get Smarter Without Spending A Lot Of Money

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Accu-Scribe, for all your transcription needs We are frequently asked to do more with less.  This is especially true in the insights world where our jobs include not only turning information into knowledge but then communicating knowledge to others.  One obvious but sometimes overlooked money-saving tactic is “sweating your […]

Understanding and mapping omnichannel user and shopper journeys

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  In the new normal, "online" has rapidly evolved to omnichannel. In this presentation, Eugene Murphy, Founder & CEO of Indeemo will share remote qualitative research strategies on how you can use mobile diary studies to understand, map and quantify user experiences and shopper experiences for omnichannel […]

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Small Business Ideas Exchange

Online

It's time for another ICG Small Business Ideas Exchange - an opportunity for 10 ICG members to get together online and discuss some pressing business and professional topics. Weds 18th November, 10-11am, GoToMeeting. This time we'll be focusing on; How to match your business service to your client's needs (and how to pivot in response […]

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Celebrating Christmas In A Properly 2020 Way

Online

Join us on Zoom on Friday 4th December, 12-2pm, for a proper 3-part virtual shindig; Josh Horus, 2019 Finalist of Britain's Got Talent, will wow us with his magic skills We open the floor to 6 of our talented members for our own 'ICG's Got Talent' show (prizes available) Deanne and Marc Gold will entertain […]

£10.00

Cyber Security For Your Small Business

Online

We are grateful to Marsworth Computing for running this webinar for us, designed to highlight what you need to do to remain 100% cyber secure. A must for any small business owner.   More specifically, the webinar will cover: Why is cyber security needed? What can be done with common-sense? How GDPR relates to cyber […]

IR35 : Concerned about your status? What are the solutions? RECORDING

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Talkback Studio, Nottingham Following on from the success of her last webinar to us, Liz Norman of Elizabeth Norman International (ENI), will take us through the latest developments in IR35 regulation and outline what this means for us as small businesses. About IR35 IR35 legislation already exists within the […]

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Small Business Ideas Exchange

Online

Presenting the ICG’s third Small Business Ideas Exchange! We’re getting together on GoToMeeting on Thursday 7th January 10-11.30am to tackle the issue of business planning and goals. Perfect for the very start of a new year. 8-10 ICGers will talk ‘solutions’ with each other using the spirit of collaboration come up with good ideas… Be […]

ICG New(ish) Members: How To Maximise Your ICG Membership

Online

Calling all new (ish) members - say last year or so. Join us for a half-hour virtual meet up to discuss how to maximise your ICG membership, have the chance to ask questions, and give us your ideas for how we can improve. Also a great chance to meet other new members. Join us here.  […]

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Deliver better, faster, more affordable insights on your terms with QuMind

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group Join this webinar and learn more about how QuMind can help you meet your clients' needs fast, flexibly and cost-efficiently. Frustrated with having to deal with multiple suppliers for various tools needed for your research?QuMind's centralised toolkit allows you to access all your research instruments - surveys, […]

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Using Discover.ai to uncover inspirational insight

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Elizabeth Norman International    ICG member Kirstie Storrar, Hold That Thought Ltd, and Sophie Wright, Director at Discover.ai, will demonstrate how using Discover.ai is a valuable, cheap, fast alternative to lengthy qual phases for uncovering inspirational insight to fuel opportunity for clients.   REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR HERE  […]

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MRS/ICG Award For Independent Consultants: Finalists Share Submissions

This webinar is generously sponsored by Indiefield Join our four finalists, Dan Young (winner), Louise Fraser, Julian Watson and Konrad Collao, and find out more about their Award submissions and what it was that made them finalists. Don't miss this opportunity. Award submissions for 2021 open in May. Start thinking now - you can submit […]

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GDPR and Brexit: What These Mean For Small Businesses Today

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Teneo Translations Ltd   We are proud to have Suzanne Dibble presenting this webinar for us. Suzanne will talk about what's been learnt since the implementation of GDPR 3 years ago, as well as what Brexit could mean for small businesses. This webinar is essential viewing for all small […]

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Building Resilience And Goal Setting: Group Coaching Taster Session

Online

This event is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  We are proud to have Jill Fitzgibbon, The Life Force Coach, running a taster coaching session with ICG members. This is a great opportunity for members to consider and share their personal and professional dilemmas or issues in a safe environment, facilitated by an experienced coach. […]

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Small Business Ideas Exchange – Data Collectors, Processors and Analysers

Online

We invite you to our next Small Business Ideas Exchange for those involved in data collecting, processing and analysing. Grab your lunch and come and meet other ICG members in this field to share your thoughts on trends, difficulties and opportunities in this area. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT TODAY. HURRY - FOR 10 MEMBERS ONLY. […]

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Social Media Listening – What Are The Possibilities For Research?

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group We welcome Dr Jillian Ney, former ICG member, the first person in the UK to have a PHD in Social Media and founder of the Social  Intelligence Lab, to run this webinar. Jillian will cover the following in the webinar: A short background to the different social […]

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Curious Leadership – Strategies For Driving Growth Mindsets

Online

Employee engagement, productivity and company culture have taken a pounding during the pandemic. There are calls to redefine success. It's uncomfortable challenging ourselves and growing as leaders. In this lunchtime session, Jane Hales from Sapio Research  will share with you 4 key principals of her own journey, tools she has used and aha moments she's […]

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ICG members’ ‘Speed Networking’ event

Online

Many of you attended our 5 previous speed networking events last year. Back by popular demand, we bring you another one. A great opportunity to spend 10 mins at a a time with another ICG member, informally chatting about what you do and who you are. We would encourage you to treat this lightly - […]

Skilled looking – Ethnography, Photography and Documentary Film in Qualitative Research

Online

This session is generously sponsored by Web Creator Suite, probably the best online qual research platform that you might not have heard of yet… long term communities, discussions, homework tasks, live chats, product testing and much more.  ICG member Joe Bonnell has recently completed a MA in visual anthropology and will share some ideas, tips and reflections […]

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New Members Get-Together: Maximise Your ICG Membership

Join other members who've joined the ICG in the last year or so, introduce yourselves, and hear more about how you can maximise your ICG membership. An opportunity to get involved, get known, and ask any questions you have about your membership. Login here: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/358657477 You […]

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ICG Webinar: Co-defining Freelancing Best Practice

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Saul Dobney, Dobney.com, Cxoice interview manager - CATI For All Sizes   A chance to go through the freelancer best practice principles and guidelines which are based on qualitative research with both hirers and freelancers and themes from the ICG email forum (e-group). ICG member Tom Woodnutt has spearheaded […]

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ICG Members’ Lunch&Learn with CMNTY

CMNTY have joined our Member Benefit Advertiser community by offering ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Come and hear more about their platform in our next Lunch&Learn on Weds 28th April at 1pm. Grab your sandwich and keep up with the products and tools that are out there. NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER: LOGIN HERE: […]

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ICG Webinar: Re-Defining What It Takes To Be Effective At Selling

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group   What immediately springs to mind when we say the word 'selling?' How do you feel? How good do you think you are at it? Who is good at it and why? Sales is one of the oldest professions there is and it’s endured for a reason. Sales should […]

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Lunch&Learn with Ivy Exec

Online

Join us on Weds 26th May at 1pm BST to hear more from the great team at Ivy Exec, and hear from fellow ICG members about their experiences of them. Our Lunch&Learns are fantastic opportunities to keep up to date with new products and services within the market research and business sectors, and benefit from the […]

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Life after Lockdown: How to undertake safe face-to-face research 

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group Following the easing of restrictions across the UK's four nations, clients are increasingly interested in resuming face-to-face data collection.  What does this mean in practice for both qual and quant practitioners?  What kinds of face-to-face data collection are you allowed to do?  And how best to do it? […]

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Award for Independent Consultants – Your Questions Answered

Come along to this informal session on Monday 14th June, 10am, to ask Arthur Fletcher (co-judge on the judging panel) and Matt Kirby (Award, committee member) any questions you have about entering this Award. A great opportunity for anyone who's thinking about entering this prestigious award. Deadline for entering is Monday 5th July. Login for […]

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Why Cultural Insight Is Important For Research

  This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group   This webinar will be presented by ICG member Felicia Schwartz, China Insight. It will explore the crossover between two areas Felicia is active in - cultural insights and market research. Although we often use market research to uncover cultural insight it is interesting to explore […]

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Through the glass darkly – BIG Forum

Online

BIG Forum presents: Through the glass darkly... sifting through the rubble of Covidian economics with Dave Skelsey, Strictly Financial We are very pleased to announce our June BIG virtual Forum and welcome back a popular friend of BIG, Dave Skelsey, who will be giving his view of the past 12 months and it’s impact on research. […]

ICG Summer Party: It’s All About The Food And Wine

Online

This event is generously sponsored by iPoint Market Research   Join us on the evening of Thursday 24 June to; Cook three relatively simple 'Asian bites' as demonstrated by Tariq Mirza , SampleNinja (you may wish to cook these dishes before the event, but if not, please ensure that all ingredients are prepared beforehand) Hear […]

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Desk Research: The ‘Poor Relation’ or Hidden Gem?

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  Kevin Simmonds, Advantage Market Intelligence (and ICG member) will take us through, what desk research is, myths and misconceptions, types of desk research, where desk research can add value, how to conduct it and talk more about how it impacts on communication and client relationships. REGISTER […]

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Food Love: The Different Ways The British Love Food

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Web Creator Suite  Come see Kath Rhodes and and Ambreen Aziz (two of the three researchers from Qual Street) present a smorgasbord of food findings from their self funded research on food. In this webinar they explore current food trends as experienced by 8 participants all living their love […]

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Lunch&Learn with Accu-Scribe

Online

So much more than a transcription agency, and a supporter of the ICG for several years, Accu-Scribe will be taking you through the range of services they offer, all designed to support you in running your micro-business. As with all our Lunch&Learn presenters, Accu-Scribe also offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount; in this […]

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Following The #Covid Conversation Using MR Tools & Talent

This webinar is generously sponsored by Web Creator Suite   In this webinar, Matt Gibbs, Founder and MD of Bayes Price (and ICG member), will be sharing knowledge on a collaboration project between Bayes Price and Red Centre Software – a cutting-edge MR tech provider, based in Australia. They've been tracking the #Covid conversation since […]

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Asking For Trouble: Understanding What People Think When You Can’t Trust What They Say

Online

Generously sponsored by MIS Group  It’s only natural to ask people what they think. After all, you can’t launch, create or do something of value if you’re not interested in the opinions of your intended audience. Trouble is, the asking doesn’t always help. Drawing on entertaining examples from his new book, Jon Cohen, Founder of […]

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Using video insight to empower small agencies and freelancers. Tools, tips and tricks for effective and commercial research

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Web Creator Suite     Using video in the market research world comes in many forms, and with skills in video varying across researchers and agencies, Dan and Roseann of The Word Is Out (also ICG members) want to share their knowledge in delivering effective and commercial insight with […]

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The Research Club – Summer Party at the Kia Oval

The Research Club Celebrates the return of its Face to Face Events with a Summer Party at the Kia Oval in August. After months of lockdown The Research Club are delighted to be returning to the famous Kia Oval Cricket Ground for its annual rooftop summer party. Tara Mackay, Global Events Manager at The Research […]

Lunch&Learn with Internet Research Bureau (IRB)

Online

Join David Winter of IRB and hear more about how this B2B global panel provider can help you succeed. As with all our Lunch&Learn presenters, IRB are offering ICG members a unique and exclusive discount*, so diarise this 30 minute session today.  More about IRB and what it offers you If you need online sample, […]

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ICG’s AGM

Online

Join us to hear about what we've achieved, our plans for the future and our financial situation. A great opportunity to ask us any questions and make suggestions for the organisation. Draft Accounts for 2020-21 can be found here (accessible to members only). No need to pre-register. Login is https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/923350077  

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ICG Speedos

Online

A New Collaborative Initiative That We'd Like You To Join Introducing ICG Speedos - A collaborative, competitive, fun event where ICG members look at business or research briefs in small teams and imagine they were going to work together on that project. An opportunity for two lucky clients to hear how ICG experts would respond to these challenges […]

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ICG Webinar: Behavioural Economics: A Practical Guide For Market Researchers

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Qualzy (formerly Web Creator Suite)   The webinar will be run by ICG member Emma Woodley, Truth Be Gold Behavioural Insight. The webinar will demonstrate the practical application of Behavioural Economics to your wider market research work. More specifically, it will cover: An overview of Research Methods (psychometric, biometric, […]

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ICG Webinar: Your small business meets sustainability

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Glow, powering fast, affordable and robust consumer research through it's on-demand insights platform. Whether you need to understand a new category, get under the skin of a target audience or conduct ongoing tracking, Glow can provide quality responses, quickly. Glow's easy to use platform and real-time data visualisation give […]

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This Too Shall Pass: Navigating Change with a Sense of Humour

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Qualzy (formerly Web Creator Suite), a platform which supports all your asynchronous project needs including diary tasks, UX research, video blogging, international projects, long term communities and much much more.   We live in an ever-changing world and most of us fear change, so how do we survive? We […]

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Lunch&Learn with Field Notes

We welcome Field Notes (also ICG members) for our next Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Field Notes Founded in […]

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How To Make Networking Work For You (On and Offline)

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  In this interactive webinar, ICG member Deanne Gold, iPoint Market Research, who successfully networks herself and has presented several talks on the subject, will talk us through what it means to network, what to do/avoid, how to successfully mesh on and offline interactions, and specifically, how […]

How can LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® be used in qualitative market research?

This webinar is generously sponsored by iPoint Market Research.    Join us to hear from Per Kristiansen, a Master Trainer and co-founder of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and ICG member Giulia Fabrizi, a certified practitioner of this method. Per will explain the scientific foundations of the method and Giulia will take you through some interesting applications […]

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Separate But Together: ICG’s Regional Festive Lunches

On Friday 10th December, at 1pm,* we are hoping that a number of you in different regions in the UK and around the globe, will sit down at a local restaurant together to celebrate being able to finally meet up with ICG members and contacts living near to you. *Note that some regions will be […]

De-mystifying COM-B and exploring how it can be used in Research

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  Following on from an ICG members' egroup discussion, we're delighted that ICG member Elina Halonen, Square Peg Insight, will take us through what this model of behaviour is, how it can be applied in research, what its benefits and pitfalls are, and where members can go […]

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ICG’s Half-Hour Coffee And Connect

A monthly half-hour get-together with fellow ICG members at the start of each month, with a particular welcome to new members, offering the opportunity to chat through anything you'd like to about the ICG, about your work issues, business matters etc. No need to pre-register. Just login if you can make it. You never know […]

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Your Digital Marketing Masterplan

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group   How would it feel to get your marketing done and dusted for the week, month, year? This webinar, by Louise Dillon, Armadillo Social, will talk you through the strategies and tools you need to create a successful marketing plan for the next 6 to 12 months. […]

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Lunch&Learn with Particity

Online

We welcome Particity (Shifra Cook, ICG member) for our next Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Particity Particity is a research […]

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UX 101: Unravelling The Mysteries Of UX

This webinar is generously sponsored by Qualzy   Join ICG member, Claire Salkeld, Hummingbird Insights Ltd, for this important webinar covering; UX is a growing discipline, but what is UX? Why is it important? And how is it different to MR? Why is research such a critical element? And how do I make sense of […]

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Lunch&Learn With Chattering Monkey

Online

We welcome Simon Tuohy from Chattering Monkey  for a Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Chattering Monkey   Chattering Monkey […]

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Artificial Intelligence for Pragmatists: What it means and what you can use it for today

This webinar is generously sponsored by Insight Platforms   We're delighted to promote this webinar from ICG member Mike Stevens, Insight Platforms. This is Not for AI experts. For everyone else. A simple introduction to some key AI concepts, and some practical examples of tools that researchers, analysts and marketers can use today. Mike Stevens - […]

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Lunch&Learn with Indeemo

Online

We welcome Indeemo (Eugene Murphy) for  this  Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Indeemo Indeemo is an in-the-moment, experience research […]

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Building Better Business Via The Screen

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services With endless Zoom meetings and webinars, it can seem like our whole lives are currently being played out on screen, and while for some this can seem like a chore, other businesses are taking advantage of the considerable time and cost savings of screen-based meetings to boost […]

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The rise of hybrid qual-quant research: what is it and what is its future?

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Face Facts Research. In this webinar, ICG member Richard Clark, of MR Qual and  Deepr, will take us through; What Qual-Quant Research really is The various platforms currently on the market How this can fit into your research amoury The webinar is designed to be discursive and participatory; we […]

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Lunch&Learn With Give Opinions

We welcome Give Opinions for this  Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Give Opinions Give Opinions provides technology and people […]

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MRS/ICG Award for Independent Consultants 2021: Finalists’ Submissions

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group   Come and hear from our 4 Award Finalists from last year about their submissions. Hear more about how they approached their work, the hurdles they overcame, what worked well and less well, and why they chose to enter the Award. A great opportunity to learn from […]

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Using Digital Ethnography and Journey Mapping to research omni-channel customer journeys

Online - GoToWebinar

Eugene Murphy, Founder and CEO of Indeemo will  present the Indeemo platform and demonstrate how Indeemo’s new Journey Mapping capability can lend itself to researchers' digital ethnography and help them better understand omni-channel purchase / customer journeys. More specifically, you will better understand how to effectively research the following; - click and collect - researching […]

Segmentation Is Cool, No Really, It Really Is…

Online

This webinar is generously sponsored by Rigour Research Ltd, your data collection and advanced analysis partners   Join ICG member Nic Bulois, Insight Angels, in this round-table online discussion about when and how to do segmentation studies and the range of models out there which could help. REGISTER FOR THIS INTERACTIVE WEBINAR - BE READY TO […]

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Lunch&Learn with inca – Reimagining online research

We welcome inca from Nexxt Intelligence for this  Lunch&Learn, a half-hour lunchtime slot where members can informally hear about how organisations can help them in their work. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About inca Inca is a Conversational AI […]

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Applications of personality psychology to market research

This webinar is generously sponsored by Audiense Personality traits have been shown to be effective predictors of behaviour. What’s more, they are not difficult to collect. In this webinar ICG member Chris Harvey, Activate Research, will explore common personality tests and models and describe a range of specific applications to both qualitative and quantitative market […]

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Insights Assemble! Showcasing Survey Superpowers – ASC Conference

ASC Conference - Insights Assemble! Showcasing Survey Superpowers. - ASC Conference On Thursday May 19th, The Association of Survey Computing (ASC) will be welcoming some of the world’s greatest minds to Showcase the Superpower of Surveys! ASC Committee member James (JT) Turner will host inspiring speakers including ESOMAR President Kristin Luck, MRS CEO Jane Frost, […]

Consumer Neuroscience for Market Research

Applied Consumer Neuroscience (ACN) uses neuroscience to help companies gain insight into the behaviour and experience of their customers. In this webinar, Daniel C. Richardson, Professor of Experimental Psychology at University College London, will give an overview of the contemporary use - and misuse - of neuroscience methods and ideas,  describe the different ways that […]

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Exploring Conjoint Analysis

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group Conjoint Analysis: What is it? How does it work? What does it tell you? This is a hands on session run by ICG member Saul Dobney on how conjoint analysis uses attributes and levels to define virtual products and services, how these are tested in choice-tasks with […]

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Lunch&Learn with ASI (Advanced Symbolics Inc)

Online - GoToWebinar

FREE We 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. Advanced 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 […]

Writing For Impact

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Ivy Exec Do you find writing hard? Sometimes sit and stare at the blank page? Know you should be writing more but don't know where to start? In this introductory course you will: Learn how to write compelling and entertaining opinion pieces, thought leadership, social media and articles that […]

Using Anthropology in Market Research

Online - GoToWebinar

Using Anthropology in Market Research with Dr Jonathan Newman, Deep Research - Thurs 25 Aug Generously sponsored by Indiefield  Anthropology helps understand how different people know the world in different ways and how they make meaning and act in accordance with their visions of where they are. For market researchers, such knowledge is invaluable because it takes us […]

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Bad Data Causes Bad Decisions: How to solve the problem of data quality in your online research

Online sampling has revolutionized research, with more companies than ever turning to online methods of data collection to accelerate their research and consumer insights. However, with this explosion in the amount of research being conducted online have come significant concerns over the quality of data that can be collected using online samples. In this webinar […]

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Lunch&Learn with Caplena 

FREE We 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.   Caplena 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 […]

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Pensions 101

Pensions 101 with Claire Labrum, Strictly Financial - Thurs 15 Sept, 11am Generously sponsored by Teneo Translations This session is designed to be a layperson’s overview of how pensions work – and how they compare to other investments.  It will cover the basics of pensions (what they are and what they are not), how they are treated for tax […]

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Lunch&Learn with Prolific

FREE We 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. Prolific 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 […]

Lunch&Learn With incling

Online

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:  10% discount on platform hire to ICG members who run their first project with us  a free […]

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Applications of Behavioural Science to Quantitative Market Research

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by MIS Group  Over the past decade or more, many market research agencies and their clients have been influenced by findings from behavioural science. In particular, some agencies have incorporated insights and approaches from behavioural science into their qualitative research offer. However, while some have also had similar success in […]

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Making the Most of PowerPoint: Training with Rachel Crew of FROG

We are excited to have Rachel Crew of FROG run an exclusive ICG Training Session on Tuesday 18th October from 1:30 - 2:30pm BST In the one hour interactive webinar, Rachel will share some top tips for using PowerPoint more effectively, including how to: Format slides quickly and correctly Create your own Master design, as […]

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Get Off the Feast & Famine Rollercoaster!

Online - GoToWebinar

How often do you find yourself riding the feast and famine rollercoaster? Working and busy one month, but with no work to keep you busy the next month. Time to do more marketing when you’re not busy – and then no time to keep in touch with prospects when you’re busy with clients. Sound familiar? […]

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Five hints and hacks to help your business grow more effectively

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services  Growing your own business is tough, especially if you are also the person that delivers everything you sell. Designing and delivering projects and also being responsible for marketing your business and winning work from new or existing clients can be a challenge. In this webinar, ICG […]

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Micro-business, macro impact: Gaining a competitive edge through sustainability

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Podengo This webinar by sustainability experts MyCarbon will cover: -The real impact micro-businesses have on the environment -Potential reduction strategies in research projects -The future of sustainability and how it will affect your work -What you need to do to gain a competitive edge. Speakers: Dr Toby Green (Director […]

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ICG’s Half-Hour Coffee And Connect

FREE A monthly half-hour get-together with fellow ICG members at the start of each month, with a particular welcome to new members, offering the opportunity to chat through anything you’d like to about the ICG, about your work issues, business matters etc. No need to pre-register. Just login if you can make it. You never know who’ll […]

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Cyber Security: Defence in Depth

Online - GoToWebinar

In this webinar, Rick Wilmott, head of Sales and Marketing, and Scott Brooks, Cyber Security Expert at Cheeky Munkey, will take us through; How to be more Cyber aware The threat landscape How are small businesses targeted? What can I do to protect my business? If you've had any IT security 'horror stories' and are […]

End Of Year Online Members’ Get Together

Please join us, wherever you are around the globe, for a lighthearted get together online. Think easy quiz, shared stories, friendly chat.... Grab a cuppa or something stronger and login. We really want to see as many members there as possible.  REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86513035177?pwd=SnVRREhidmQySGVHRnZabmg5eW04UT09 Meeting ID: 865 1303 5177 Passcode: […]

Using online white boards and private response tools in research

Online - GoToWebinar

Increasingly researchers are using collaborative whiteboards like Miro and Mural and private response tools like Menti to record and share insight, collaborate across teams and even use them with research participants. This participatory session will focus on how ICG researchers have been using technology such as this. Spearheaded by ICG members Tom Woodnutt, Annabelle Philips […]

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Lunch&Learn with Find Out Now

FREE We 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. Find 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 […]

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Leeds Members’ Lunch

Please join other ICG members in Leeds/nearby at: Ambiente (tapas) on Call Lane in Leeds 31st Jan from 12:30pm - 2:30pm Promising you a warm welcome. Contact Kath Rhodes for more info  

Using CRM tools to fuel your business

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services This is a collaborative, workshop-style event, where we ask participants to join in and share their experiences and thoughts about the Customer Relationship Management tools they're aware of. The session will be spreadheaded by ICG member Paul Griffiths, who'll outline the advantages and value that a CRM […]

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Lunch&Learn With Insight Platforms: ChatGPT, DALL-E and the future of research tech

FREE We 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. Specifically, Mike will focus on ChatGPT, DALL-E and the future of research tech in his talk and conclude the session with […]

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Data Visualisation: An art or a science?

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar is generously sponsored by Rigour Research  In this ICG webinar Andrew Le Breuilly from Arrowstream and Colin Wojtowycz from Datawoj provide a practical insight into the world of data visualisation. The webinar will provide you with tips that you can immediately apply to your work as well as introducing you to some shortcuts […]

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Lunch&Learn with Qualzy

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. All Lunch&Learn presenters offer ICG members a significant and exclusive discount. Please support them by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Qualzy  Qualzy have generously sponsored […]

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Emotional Resilience: What Is It And How To Develop It

Online - GoToWebinar

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Feedback Market Research In this webinar, Keith Mayers, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist and Organizational Psychologist, registered with British Psychological Society, will take us through how we can build our emotional resilience; something which is particularly relevant to micro-business owners, particularly in today's economic climate. It has been shown […]

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Lunch & Learn with Prevision

Online - GoToWebinar

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. Please support this by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Prevision Prevision Research, based in Milton Keynes, was set up in 2009 and provides the following services […]

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Hints and Tips on Excel Essentials

Following on from the Training Session on PowerPoint we ran last year and in response to several requests, Rachel Crew of Frog Training will be running a similar training session for the ICG on Excel. This will comprise an hour’s interactive online session for 10 people on Teams and will be held from 13.30-14.30 GMT […]

ICG Members’ Hive Mind

Star of Kings 126 York Way, London

Following on from the success of our first Hive Mind... Please come along to this 2-hour collaborative session, scheduled just before our Quiz Night. Think collaboration at its very best. You share what's bothering, frustrating or positively driving you, and we'll all work together to try and move your thinking along. Come along ready to […]

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Knowledge Share: Thriving in the health and wellness industry: Key trends and success stories

Online - GoToWebinar

  This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by E-Tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides Welcoming ICG member Abbey Teunis, Embark Insight Ltd for this Knowledge Share: Thriving in the health and wellness industry: Key trends and success stories In the session, Abbey will cover: Impact of […]

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Knowledge Share: How to create highly visual and engaging research outputs

Online - GoToWebinar

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by E-Tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides This Knowledge Share will be presented by ICG member Barry Clark, Related Stories.  There is a growing client requirement for "highly visual and engaging" outputs to research projects.  Related Stories addresses this need […]

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Lunch&Learn with Norstat (Norstat Express and TestingTime)

Online - GoToWebinar

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. Norstat  is the leading data collector for market research in Europe. User and market research projects are typically conducted during several weeks. Often important decisions have to be made in days […]

Semiotics to the Rescue: Brand Problems Crying out for a Semiotic Solution

Semiotics is fundamentally communication problem solving…Chris Arning who has been practising semiotics now for over 20 years spills the beans on the core brand problems semiotics tends to be brought in to solve and what insights semiotics brings to the table to solve them. He will show the different types of semiotics projects he has […]

Everything you need to know about the Award for Independent Consultants

Come and join us to hear more about this MRS/ICG and what you need to do to submit a winning entry. Ask us any question - no obligation to submit anything! Use this opportunity to hear about previous Finalists' entries and how the Award has benefited their businesses. Deadline for submitting entries is early July. […]

Lunch&Learn with QuestionPro (and 56 Degree Insight)

Online - GoToWebinar

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 […]

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Knowledge Share: Understanding more about Linktree

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by E-Tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides This Knowledge Share will be presented by ICG member Alexander Tan, AT Research. We all need to market our businesses, right? In this knowledge share Alex  will talk about his experience of using […]

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Disability: Breaking down the barriers

This webinar is generously sponsored by McGowan Transcriptions, specialists in Market Research multiple voice transcription since 1993.   We're pleased to have ICG member Steven Lacey, The Outsiders, talk to us about his experiences and knowledge. Steven Lacey is an ex-strategist and award-winning qualitative researcher. He runs The Outsiders, which conducts lots of research in […]

To AI or not to AI. Is this the question?

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Qualzy, an innovative web-based platform for Qualitative Researchers to create and manage short-term and long-term communities, diary studies,  video projects and more. It's complete with state-of-the-art AI powered tools, outstanding support, and cost-effective pricing. In this webinar, Phil Barden and Dr Dirk Held will be talking to us […]

Knowledge Share: Desk Research Uncovered – practical tips for market research professionals

Online - GoToWebinar

This session has been sponsored by E-tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides In this session, ICG member Fiona Silver, Silver Research Services,  talks to us about Desk Research. Specifically, she'll cover: Desk research - The Basics. What it is and when and why you should use it […]

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How do qual researchers feel about generative AI?

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Qualzy This session is for people who want to know how qual researchers feel towards Generative AI. It will be run by ICG member Tom Woodnutt, Feeling Mutual Ltd. The session is based on the results from an international industry survey and qualitative research discussion from February 2023, […]

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Lunch&Learn: Optimizing Qualitative Research: Exploring the AI-Driven Capabilities of Qualzy

Online - GoToWebinar

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.   REGISTER FOR […]

Designing and delivering hybrid events – a taster

This webinar provides some ‘frames’ for tackling the complexity of hybrid (both face to face and online) events, including a glimpse of our approach to designing and facilitating hybrid events  negotiating with clients  designing for engagement Insights from case studies of hybrid events we’ve run. Orla Cronin Orla is a research psychologist, facilitator, trainer and […]

Lunch&Learn with CoLoop

Join Alex Coonar and Jack Bowen, founders of CoLoop, to; get a bit of background and introduction for CoLoop Have a demo of it Hear more about future developments & roadmap Have an opportunity to ask them questions CoLoop CoLoop is the AI copilot for qualitative research and can help independent researchers compete with bigger […]

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Knowledge Share: Shopper Research

This Knowledge Share session has been generously sponsored by E-Tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides This session is designed to give a flavour of what shopper research is all about for those fairly new to the topic, who may be asked to consider this approach by their […]

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Lunch&Learn with VisionsLive

https://zoom.us/j/2071827436

We welcome Nikki Baines from VisionsLive to run this Lunch&Learn for us. VisionsLive 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. They also offer: Webcam & Audio Focus Groups […]

Introduction to AMSR – a free resource for storytelling and bringing context to research and insights

ICG Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/s/2071827436?pwd=ZXh6ZmFtSk9mcU84aG5qUkNMR2dwdz09

Please join ICG member Judith Staig for this webinar. Tim Harford advises that, when we see a number, we should ask 'is that a big number?' One of the ways we can answer that question is to look at recent history. For example, is the interest rate high? Only when compared with the last few […]

The 5 ways to grow your business’s profits

ICG Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/s/2071827436?pwd=ZXh6ZmFtSk9mcU84aG5qUkNMR2dwdz09

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Perspective Research Services. Many business owners work hard to improve their profits but miss an opportunity to make significant gains to the bottom line by leveraging 5 often overlooked inputs; the ‘5 Ways’. This simple but effective approach will give you clarity on how to grow your business […]

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Mental Fitness: 3 keys to better stress management

ICG Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/s/2071827436?pwd=ZXh6ZmFtSk9mcU84aG5qUkNMR2dwdz09

How often have you felt stressed of late? A 2021 Gallup poll showed that 44% of us felt stressed, just yesterday! Stress is a regular and frequent factor in our lives these days, and can be triggered by everything from work pressure, to home life, money and relationships. But its how we deal with it that […]

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Knowledge Share: Mystery Shopping – What? Why? How?

https://zoom.us/j/2071827436

This Knowledge Share session has been generously sponsored by E-Tabs, bringing cutting edge automated charting for your projects in PowerPoint & Google Slides   Join us at this Knowledge Share, presented by Carole Arvanitis, Newlann Mystery Shopping What will be covered? What is mystery shopping? What it gives you. When and why people buy it. […]

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MRS Inclusion Pledge – PANEL DEBATE and Q&A SESSION

Join us on Tuesday 12 September, 11am-12 noon, for a Panel Debate and Q&A Session about the MRS Inclusion Pledge.    The panel will comprise of agency and client-side Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) representatives: Rebecca Cole Kate Dale Theo Francis Georgie White In addition to hearing their perspectives on some relevant questions, you'll also […]

Lunch & Learn with ResearchBods

https://zoom.us/j/2071827436

Come and join us at this Lunch&Learn session with ResearchBods. What will be covered? ResearchBods 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. […]

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Knowledge Share: Do more with less – an introduction to insight synthesis

ICG Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/s/2071827436?pwd=ZXh6ZmFtSk9mcU84aG5qUkNMR2dwdz09

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Opinion Hub Insight budgets are under pressure. Rather than commission new projects, our clients are being asked to do more with what they already know. In this introduction to insight synthesis, we'll show you how to maximise the value in your client's existing research. We'll cover: - […]

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MRS Inclusion Pledge: PANEL DEBATE and Q & A

Join us on Tuesday 12 September, 11am-12 noon, for a Panel Debate and Q&A Session about the MRS Inclusion Pledge.    The panel will comprise of agency and client-side Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) representatives: Rebecca Cole Kate Dale Theo Francis Nick Baker Georgie White In addition to hearing their perspectives on some relevant questions, […]

Knowledge Share: Making Introversion Work

https://zoom.us/j/2071827436

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Opinion Hub This Knowledge Share will be presented by Carol Raithatha, Carol Raithatha Ltd.  Introverts as compared to be extroverts can be defined as people who are more reflective, prefer calm and quiet environments, and get their energy from spending time alone. They may also be shy […]

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Lunch & Learn with Yonder Data Solutions

https://zoom.us/j/2071827436

  We welcome Daniel Singham from Yonder Data Solutions to run this Lunch&Learn for us. In 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 […]

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Secure Your Business with These 7 Essential GDPR and Information Security Tips

ICG Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/s/2071827436?pwd=ZXh6ZmFtSk9mcU84aG5qUkNMR2dwdz09

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Indiefield, specialising in providing market research fieldwork and respondent recruitment services to meet the needs of today's market researchers. GDPR and information security continue to evolve and we have 7 tips to make sure you stay up to date covering: device security procurement questionnaires the use of artificial intelligence […]

ICG AGM 2023 with Jane Frost (MRS) as guest speaker

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We are delighted to be welcoming Jane Frost, CEO of the MRS, at this meeting. Jane will be talking about some key trends and predictions for the market research sector, and will be available to answer your questions about this. Jane will be speaking at 9am, after which the agenda for the AGM will be: 1. […]

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Inclusive research: Unveiling the truths of Latino consumers

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Empathy is at the heart of qualitative research. Yet many factors can undermine understanding respondents, especially when working with participants from different cultures. Whether we are conscious of them or not, these factors can discourage respondents from sharing their experiences and perspectives – and hinder our efforts to uncover critical insights for business growth. Key […]

Mindset To Create – North of England

Reflections Manchester Harefield House, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire,, Cheshire, United Kingdom

This event is generously sponsored by Bilendi, helping you collect data and create value through market research, customer engagement and loyalty services for your business. It is generously hosted by Reflections Manchester, a beautiful, adaptable, bright and creative facility for market research in the Northwest. A unique, creative, collaborative event for those working in the North […]

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Knowledge Share: Demystifying UX Research

This Knowledge Share is generously sponsored by Opinion Hub , Research Rooms, Sensory Lab, Data Collection and Fieldwork, based in London with Nationwide coverage As a seasoned UX Researcher, Deborah Simmons is often asked about the overlap between UXR and MR. Are they really all that different, or just the same competency within a different […]

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QRCA Worldwide Conference: Lisbon, Portugal

Delighted to be promoting the QRCA Worldwide Conference, October 4-6, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Registration is now open and ICG members get a discount of 10% off - use code  ICG10. Act fast and register. This will be a popular conference. www.QRCA.org/ww2023

Interview with Betty Adamou, Gamification Expert

This session has been generously sponsored by GiftPay, empowering you to send instant rewards to your participants at no extra cost, redeemable at 80+ top retailers of your choice   We welcome Betty Adamou, Gamification Expert, to discuss: A bit more about her professional background and career to date What Gamification is/isn't How it can be […]

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ICG Training: Transforming Online Market Research using Gamification; The Science, Design Application, and Impact

This session has been generously sponsored by GiftPay, empowering you to send instant rewards to your participants at no extra cost, redeemable at 80+ top retailers of your choice   In this 2-hour training session with Betty Adamou, learn the science and psychology behind gamification, and why it's being used in every industry on the planet - […]

Shopper Brain Conference Europe 2023

25-26 October 2023, Dublin, Ireland Take a deep dive into the intricate workings of consumer behavior at the Shopper Brain Conference Europe. This immersive event, tailored for consumer insights professionals in the FMCG industry, offers profound insights into your customers, inspiring innovative strategies to enhance growth and competitiveness. The nexus of this conference is the […]

A love letter from AI to the qualitative researcher

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This webinar has been generously sponsored by 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 […]

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Knowledge Share: Meet the Second Adolescents

This Knowledge Share is sponsored by Opinion Hub, Research Rooms, Sensory Lab, Data Collection and Fieldwork, based in London with Nationwide coverage What is this Knowledge Share all about? Is the marketing and brand world missing the opportunity of a lifetime? Why do they find it so hard to communicate with an older generation or […]

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Lunch & Learn with Sample Answers

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. Please support this by attending their Lunch&Learn and hearing more. About Sample Answers Founded in 1995 by market researchers to serve the research industry.  We are known […]

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The International Research Landscape

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Teneo Translations We are proud to welcome Director-General of ESOMAR, Joaquim Bretcha  to give us; an update on the international research landscape and its key trends and complexities how ESOMAR, your global membership association for research, insights, & analytics, can help as you navigate this. Joaquim will be accompanied […]

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Lunch&Learn: Taking Qualitative Research to the Next Level with OPPI

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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 […]

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Squeezed – telling HSBC UK’s cost-of-living story with video

This webinar is generously sponsored by Qualzy, the quality insights platform   ICG members Dan Young (Shed Research) and Daniel Parker-Smith The Word is Out used insight synthesis and video animation to build a powerful story of what the cost-of-living meant for HSBC UK and its customers. We blended real-life stories and news footage with […]

Knowledge Share: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Insights Communities* But Were Afraid to Ask

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ICG member Nathalie Kantorowicz, The Marketing Labs, will take us through the key aspects of running successful online communities; The rules of engagement Girls just want to have fun Bring it to life. Nathalie Kantorowicz A French native and bilingual English-French insights and marketing professional, Nathalie has worked for 30 years across 5 countries in […]

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Wellbeing during the Festive Period: ICG Members Share Their Top Tips

This is a half-hour session, led by ICG member Alison Lyon, Counterpoint Research, to explore some of those tried and tested ways in which we can all get through the festive period as stress-free and as healthily as possible. Come and hear what others have to say and join in the chat. Another way to […]

Knowledge Share: Turbo-charge your dry January

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Qualzy, helping you leverage your purpose-built platform to win clients and conduct projects more efficiently through the power of AI. In this Knowledge Share, ICG member Alison Lyon will take us through her personal journey to sobriety, her top tips for successfully giving up alcohol, and some […]

International Research: Trends, challenges, and opportunities – An ICG expert panel discussion

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Teneo Translations This webinar is the first part of a series of webinars we'll be conducting about International Research. Here, we welcome four ICG international research experts, Muriel Esposito, Nicky Fraser, Rebecca Harrison and Nicolas Kayser, to lead a panel discussion, using stories/real life examples, to illustrate the […]

ICG Advertiser and Sponsor Get Together: Have Your Say

Our advertisers and sponsors are a huge part of our success, and we hope that the ICG, with its over-400 micro-business members (all of whom work in #insight #marketresearch) are a bit part of theirs. Join us on 11th Jan at 1pm for a 30 min chat about the opportunities we can offer you, and […]

ICG Webinar: Transformational Change Dynamics – and The ‘S’ Word!

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Please join us for this informative webinar by ICG member Paul Vittles, where he'll be covering; the language of change and why it scares people transitional change & transformational change the 3 Key Dynamics of Change the role of research in transformational change mini case studies of major change (inc physical, psychological & emotional) The […]

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Lunch&Learn with Bolt Insight – an AI-powered market research company, providing end-to-end solutions for Quantitative and Qualitative consumer insights

Bolt Insight Bolt Insight is an AI-powered market research company, providing end-to-end solutions for Quantitative and Qualitative consumer insights in 120 global markets. Our 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 […]

Lunch&Learn with Peekator – providing quality access to global consumers through multi-market research

Grab a sandwich and come and learn more about how Peekator can help you in your business. About Peekator Peekator 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. Specifically, what will be covered: The current state […]

Award for Independent Consultants 2023: Finalists Share Their Submissions

This webinar has been sponsored by Yonder Data Solutions, who are a trusted fieldwork and data collection company offering numerous services such as UK/International online data collection, advanced analytics, CATI, dashboards and visualisation, AI technology and omnibus services Come and hear from our 5 Award Finalists from last year about their submissions. Hear more about […]

Lunch&Learn: Field Notes on AI: questions, intricacies and potential solutions

We welcome back Field Notes for this Lunch&Learn. AI is the new Covid of the market research industry. It revolutionised the way we work overnight. Everyone’s talking about it. And (almost) everyone is freaking out about it. What questions do clients ask and what worries them, when you mention AI? What questions should you ask […]

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Webinar: Financial Planning: A Conversation

We welcome IFA Victor Sacks, VS Associates,  to talk about some key areas of financial planning relevant to micro-business owners, and answer your questions about this. Specific areas to be covered include: retirement planning financial investments employee responsibilities. This webinar is designed to give you some food for thought, rather than individual advice, and will […]

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Webinar: Nowhere Be Like Africa – A Guide To Research

This webinar is generously sponsored by Babble viewing facility, West Midlands, winner of the MRS Operations Awards Best Viewing Facility – Experience & Impact As part of our international research webinar series, we are now proud to introduce three ICG members who'll give us some cultural insight, do's and don'ts of doing research, and some […]

The ICG’s Annual Quiz Night

Sir Christopher Hatton 4 Leather Lane,, London, 

  Back by popular demand is our annual face-to-face legendary Quiz Night Quiz masters Deanne and Marc Gold of iPoint Research (also ICG members), will be hosting a brilliant, amusing, neither-too-difficult, nor too-easy quiz, designed to get you working as a team and testing those grey cells. In true ICG style, we want to encourage […]

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Knowledge Share: How to get the most out of the ICG Buddy Scheme with Buzz (Alan Bowman) and Woody (Andrew Smith)

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  The ICG's Buddy Scheme began during the Pandemic (2020) and has attracted 135 ICG members to date, several of whom return for a new buddy again and again. Alan Bowman (The Buzzz) and Andrew Smith (Insight Advantage) are full-on Buddy Schemers. They've both  signed up to all opportunities (a grand total of 11 different […]

Applications of Behavioural Science to Quantitative Market Research

This webinar has been sponsored by Cxoice Insight Systems from dobney.com - the all-in-one survey and insight platform   Over the past decade or more, many market research agencies and their clients have been influenced by findings from behavioural science. In particular, some agencies have incorporated insights and approaches from behavioural science into their qualitative research offer. […]

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Conducting Research in Europe: A Panel Debate

This webinar has been sponsored by Rigour Research  Our Panellists Alexander Ekimov, Kea Solutions Ltd. It is now exactly 20 years since I started working in market research with a brief spell in marketing in between. I have worked on a wide variety of projects both in terms of scope and size. Electoral, social, consumer […]

Conducting Research in Europe: A Panel Debate

This webinar has been sponsored by Rigour Research    Our Panellists Alexander Ekimov, Kea Solutions Ltd. It is now exactly 20 years since I started working in market research with a brief spell in marketing in between. I have worked on a wide variety of projects both in terms of scope and size. Electoral, social, consumer and […]

Quality at Speed: The PureSpectrum Advantage for Independent Researchers

Please join this 30-min Lunch&Learn session with PureSpectrum. In 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. PureSpectrum outlines how by leveraging industry leading technology, […]

Three things you can do today to start sourcing new project briefs from beyond your network

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Qualzy Growing your own business is tough, especially if you are also the person that delivers everything you sell. Designing and delivering projects and being responsible for winning work from new clients can be a challenge. In this Knowledge Share webinar, Paul Griffiths shares three easily used […]

Research in Asia – Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

This webinar has been generously sponsored by TTC  WeTranslate Please come and join ICG member Felicia Schwartz and her colleague, Sophie Cox, who'll be discussing what it's really like to conduct research in Asia. Specifically, they'll cover: The Practical  (holidays, timings, translations ...) The Cultural ( cultural input into every stage of the project ) […]

Members’ Online Speed Networking

Many of you attended our previous Online Speed Networking events over the last few years. We now bring you another one - with improved slick-ness and finesse! A great opportunity to spend 15 mins at a time with other ICG members, informally chatting about what you do and who you are. We would encourage you […]

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Charts From Heaven! A Must-See For Anyone Doing Quantitative Research

Please join us at this Lunch&Learn from E-Tabs, where you'll hear more about their innovative SlideCraft product. PowerPoint 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. In this session you'll learn how SlideCraft can help you: Produce PowerPoint […]

Webinar: Semiotics – How This Case Study Brought A Depth Of Understanding For The Client

Please join ICG member William Landell Mills, Amaranth Insight, as he uses a recent semiotic case study of his ('Kids' Films and Hygiene') to discuss; Semiotics and its relationship with Qual Kids’ films Hygiene Moving through space A wider point about brand as narrative William Landell Mills, Founder, Amaranth Insight William started Amaranth in 2017 […]

Understanding How Using Advanced Analytics in Research Can Help Your Clients

Have you ever wanted to know more about some of the key analytical tools used in market research? New ICG-er and advanced analytics expert, Paul Carney, Clearcut Insights, is running an interactive 90-minute introductory training session for the ICG on “Advanced Analytics in Research” on the 2nd May. This session will be completely free of […]

ICG Member Book Group: ‘The Status Game’ by Will Storr

the ICG's Book Group is designed to give members a flavour of a range of books that other members value and encourage others to read and discuss them. Each session will be led by an ICG member who'll talk briefly about the content of the book they've chosen, why they chose it, and how they […]

What will 2034 look like?

This webinar will be presented by ICG member Preriit Souda, Director: Data Science & Strategic Insights, PSA Consultants, and was originally presented at the EPHMRA Conference 2024. This presentation will start with a question for the audience: What do you think 2034 will look like? Then after this we will move on to address what […]

Getting Started: A Simple Guide to Conducting AI Interviews

Join this 30-min Lunch&Learn with Greg Burke from Tellet What will be covered: The basic principles of setting up an AI-moderated interview How Tellet's, including Kantar, Mars and clients use the platform When it is, and more importantly isn't, appropriate to use AI to conduct interviews Some of the lessons they have learned along the […]

Webinar: Mushrooms have a branding issue

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Indeemo   Mushrooms are having a moment. But as the functional shroom category booms (think mushroom coffees, teas, powders, supplements, chocolates, blends and super blends), what does it mean to a myco-curious audience who still associate mushrooms with grilled cheese or magic (the illegal kind)? In this session, […]

Knowledge Share – Writing A Business Book – Are You Asking For Trouble?

This Knowledge Share is sponsored by Perspective Research Services. Come and hear ICG member Jon Cohen,  Kindling Strategy, talk about writing a book. Based on Jon’s personal experience of writing and self-publishing a business book, the talk will include an overview of the challenges and benefits of writing a business book as well as advice on writing, producing […]

Five Big AI Trends for Researchers and Insight Professionals

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Qualzy Join Mike Stevens, Founder of Insight Platforms and What Next Strategy & Planning, as well as an ICG member, where he'll talk about developments in AI that will have s big impact on researchers going forward: synthetic data AI agents multimodal assistants empathetic language models asynchronous video Mike […]

Your Shortcut from Raw Data Inputs to Dynamic Reports

Please join this 30-min Lunch&Learn from DataTile (who are also ICG members). DataTile 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 […]

How bad are focus groups? Carbon Literacy for Researchers

The webinar acts as a bitesize introduction to the full one-day training, Carbon Literacy for the Insights Sector, accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project and starts to answer these questions: What is carbon literacy? What does a tonne of carbon look like and what does it mean? How bad are focus groups? (Clue: Not necessarily […]

Knowledge Share: Teach Your Clients To Give Better Briefs – It’s Worth It

This Knowledge Share has been sponsored by Perspective Research Services who specialise in data collection solutions involving qualitative, F2F, CATI and online approaches – domestically in the UK and Internationally – consumers and B2B. Please feel free to contact Jade On , Commercial Director for any questions or RFQs   We welcome ICG member Alex […]

Everything you wanted to know about Marketing (but were afraid to ask). A Q&A with two Marketeers (who are not afraid to answer)

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Teneo Translations Teneo Presentation - The ICG July 2024 Join this Q&A style webinar with marketers Chantal Cornelius (Appletree Marketing) and Paul Griffiths (Client Advocates) and ask them any marketing-related questions you may have, such as; I know what I should be doing but I just can't seem […]

ICG Summer Party (with an arty twist) 2024

The Atlas Pub, 16 Seagrave Road, Fulham, London SW6 1RX

Generously sponsored by Rigour Research and Qualzy, with first drinks from Field Notes.  Proudly bringing you this year's Summer Party - with an arty twist! What is this 'arty twist?' As something a little different, we’d like to invite people to embrace their artistic side. So much of our work can feel functional – from […]

Survive and Thrive: Motivation Hacks for Independent Researchers

This webinar is generously sponsored by Indeemo In this webinar, we welcome ICG members Steph Holland (Hush Research and Strategy) and Joe Bonnell (Open Questions) who'll share 1st hand experiences of what they have done to stay motivated, upskill and generate new work when the going gets tough. This includes talking about tangible examples of […]

ICG’s Half-Hour Coffee And Connect

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FREE A monthly half-hour get-together with fellow ICG members at the start of each month, with a particular welcome to new members, offering the opportunity to chat through anything you’d like to about the ICG, about your work issues, business matters etc. No need to pre-register. Just login if you can make it. You never know who’ll […]

Understanding ESOMAR UK and how it can help you

This webinar has been generously sponsored by Opinion Hub   We welcome ESOMAR UK rep, Lucy Davison, to talk about how ESOMAR can really help UK-based consultants. Specifically, the webinar will cover; An over-arching view of what ESOMAR does and its purpose UK specific activities and why they’re beneficial for micro businesses How insight consultancies […]

B2B Research Myths

This Lunch&Learn will be run by Internet Research Bureau - IRB Join this 30-minute session to better understand: Key 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 […]

Knowledge Share: Roundtable Discussion about AI and Qual

This Knowledge Share has been generously sponsored by Qualzy, known for their Researcher First AI that thoughtfully supports researchers without replacing the human touch. Following on from our members' e-group discussion, we'd like to invite all ICG members to a roundtable discussion about your experiences,  hopes, fears, frustrations and knowledge gaps when using AI in […]

Knowledge Share: Applied Colour Psychology for Brands and Comms

This Knowledge Share has been sponsored by Perspective Research Services who specialise in data collection solutions involving qualitative, F2F, CATI and online approaches – domestically in the UK and Internationally – consumers and B2B. Please feel free to contact Jade On , Commercial Director for any questions or RFQs   Colour is a key element of brand […]

BOOK GROUP: Data Storytelling in Marketing

Welcoming the author of this book, Caroline Florence, to lead a Book Group discussion about it. Use data more effectively to develop compelling evidence-based stories that influence, persuade and drive strategic decisions. Marketers are storytellers, they write content, marketing strategies and devise internal communications, but unless these stories are evidence-based, they won't be believable or […]

WEBINAR: The impact of gambling in everyday life on children and young people

Join Nicki Karet (Sherbert Research) and Hanna Chalmers (CultureStudio) as they talk about their interesting study for GambleAware. Back in 2023 Sherbert and CultureStudio were commissioned by GambleAware to explore the perception of gambling among Children and Young People and to look at how this is different from adult perceptions – looking at the ‘grey […]

ICG’s Half-Hour Coffee And Connect

A monthly half-hour get-together with fellow ICG members at the start of each month, with a particular welcome to new members, offering the opportunity to chat through anything you'd like to about the ICG, about your work issues, business matters etc. No need to pre-register. Just login if you can make it. You never know […]

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ICG Member Wellbeing Get-Together

A bi-monthly 30-min online 'Wellbeing Get-Together'  for ICG members. These are opportunities for members to; share/offload whatever they'd like to share with others, whatever size or type of issue, concern, or niggle being faced ask others for their thoughts/advice about this if desired get to know each other further through this. Think of these sessions […]

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Knowledge Share: Using Microsoft Teams Interpretation for Qualitative Research

This Knowledge Share is generously sponsored by Yasna.ai, a platform for conversational research through automated interviewing.   The session will be led by ICG member Iris Griffiths, Across Research. Join us for a practical session on how to use the interpretation feature in Microsoft Teams during online qualitative research interviews and focus groups. This quick […]

Discover how Crowdsourced Shopper Insight could generate additional revenue

This Lunch&Learn will be presented by ICG members Robin Shuker and Gwen Deloux. Field Agent What is Field Agent? Field Agent delivers fast, accurate retail information and shopper insights so brands and retailers can identify key growth opportunities. Our approach provides instant on-site visibility and feedback on the shoppers' real experience which includes: - The […]

Colour of Research and the Importance of Representation in Research

This webinar is generously sponsored by Yonder Data Solutions who are a trusted fieldwork and data collection company offering numerous services such as UK/International online data collection, advanced analytics, CATI, dashboards and visualisation, AI technology and omnibus services Come and hear from Daniel Singham (Yonder Data Solutions) and ICG member Sonal Malkan, about: Who and […]

ICG Member Speed Networking (using Remo)

We are excited to bring you another ICG Member Speed Networking session, this time hosted by the virtual conferencing/meeting platform, Remo. This is your opportunity to meet others in small groups/one to one, for short periods of time. We'd encourage you all to treat this as a fun way to get to know others, rather […]

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