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7 ways to use social media for market research

Sprout Social

While focus groups are helpful to reference at the start of new product or campaign development, they’re less useful for gathering customer feedback once said post-launch. Social media is much cheaper than surveys or focus groups, which can cost thousands of dollars depending on the size and complexity of your research panel.

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How to Make the Zero Moment of Truth Work for You

Buzz Marketing for Technology

According to a study by Google (who came up with the ZMOT concept), before deciding whether or not to buy: 50% of shoppers used a search engine to get more information on a product or brand. Having a good product and a solid awareness campaign is no longer enough; now there’s a more informed and discerning customer base to cater to.

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Make Each Dollar Count: How to Maximize Marketing Budget in 2024

Oktopost

By conducting thorough research on target markets, consumer preferences, and competitor strategies, CMOs can make more informed decisions and allocate resources effectively. Focus Groups: Conduct focus group discussions with a representative sample of your target audience.

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Dark Social in 2023: Here’s Why (and How) You Should Track It

Hootsuite

But analytics expert Steve Lamar recently conducted an experiment to see what Google Analytics classifies as dark social. website.com/facebook-messenger” for Facebook Messenger) to track where referrals came from, even if Google Analytics couldn’t tell. Your direct traffic in Google Analytics is a good estimate. dark social.

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On Research, Measurement’s Oft-Forgotten Sibling

Waxing UnLyrical

And I really liked the way Steve described the everyday task of information discovery: “scanning to learn what we don’t know we don’t know.&#. I never really thought of my Google Reader, etc., He said this is expensive and time-consuming, but leads to great information and is also fun. What color?

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67% of Consumers Are More Likely To Purchase From Mobile-Friendly Sites

The Realtime Report

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of consumers think it’s important for brands to have a mobile-friendly site, according to a recent study by Google. adults aged 25-54, conducted by Sterling Brands and SmithGeiger in Q3 2012; plus 40 consumers’ mobile journals and a 32-consumer focus group ( AdWeek ). What happens when they do?

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Surveys: Essential to the PR Pro’s Toolbox

Waxing UnLyrical

In this case, a simple Google Form can go a long way for a grand total of zero dollars. But interviews, among other qualitative methods like focus groups, are crucial in the discovery process that ultimately leads to developing a meaningful survey that can be distributed to a larger population and lead to valuable results.

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