
Today I only need your attention for 30 seconds, 10 seconds to read this posting, 10 seconds to think about your answer and 10 seconds to type in your comment.
Here goes please take 10 seconds and let me know what are the first words that come to your mind when you hear the words marketing research?
I truly look forward to reading all of your comments.


Dan Womack says:
Data advertising decisions insights work
OK, Merrill I’m not to fond of this list, but I tried to be true to the exercise…10 seconds, no editing. Looking forward to seeing how this flows out!
Steve Gentile says:
change is inevitable– if you’re flexible, you bend; if not, you break – being flexible is better. explore everything, stay curious, do your absolute best 100% of the time. Remember please and thank you, in any economy.
Steve Gentile says:
merrill, summertime fridays are supposed to be easy
have a great weekend everyone.
Bob Graham says:
My Passion.
Ellen Gregory says:
Information for guiding business decisions
Ed Sugar says:
Fun
Rick Johnson says:
Value, Customer, return on investment.
Elisa Galloway says:
insights – business decision making tools – results driven
a few words… off top of head
Chris Bonney says:
I like Ed’s response! But my first thought is: “Identifying opportunity.”
Kelly Heatly says:
Statistics, surveys, focus groups, interviews, ROI, concept testing, sales forecasting, tracking, questions, opinions, perceptions, insight…times up.
John Castellano says:
Have I really been doing this for over 20 years….
Arturo Coto says:
An additional business perspective.
Jim Whaley says:
Resourceful , Passionate, Naturally Curious… People.. My Tribe