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On June 26th, 2019 we hosted our second webinar of the year focusing on the topic of data quality. Want to learn what the leaders in our industry are doing to get better data, and therefore, getting better insights? Do you want them to explain how they improved their data as a result of actual research they performed to understand consumer behavior and study flaws to deliver better research outcomes?

Webinar Summary

L&E Technology Partners – A Deeper Look at Qual Research Technology – Webinar held on February 20, 2019

As the first webinar in our 2019 series, we focused on bringing some of our valued technology partners to the forefront.  L&E has the opportunity to see the tremendous value that working with these partners brings to our qualitative work every day, so we wanted to share what we know hoping that spreading the word about what these partners can do, will add some value to your work as well! 

FREE on-demand L&E WEBINAR

On February 20th, 2019, we hosted our first webinar in our webinar series for 2019. We learned more about the technology companies that we have partnered with to make your research process not just easier, but seamless from start to finish. Our Research Design Engineer, Renee Wyckoff hosted this panel discussion and in this webinar you learn more about:

• Cloud-based collaboration platform from tech partner, Batterii
• Online Transcription Portal and Keyword Search from tech partner, Focus Forward

• The Virtual Aisle from tech partner, Informed Decisions Group (IDG)
• Video Analytics from tech partner, LivingLens
• Online insights communities/online research platform from tech partner, Recollective

Webinar Series Summary

6 Steps to Perfect Qual: Step 6 - Maintaining Client Relationships – Webinar held on November 14, 2018

In this webinar in our series, we focused on Maintaining Client Relationships. We had the opportunity to chat with three panelists who are beyond experts on this topic. First up, Megan Nerz. Megan has been in the research business for about 35 years, and during that time, founded MLN Research, a small qualitative house with 5 moderators/researchers. Megan’s background is in psychology and applied communications research. Next is Sherry Behnke, Consumer Insights Manager with Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

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On November 14th, 2018, L&E hosted our final webinar in our webinar series for 2018. The topic was maintaining client relationships. 

Guest Speakers: 

• Sherry Behnke, Consumer Insights Manager, Kimberly-Clark
• Megan Nerz, Market Research Consultant/Owner of MLN Research
• Merrill Dubrow, President/CEO, M/A/R/C Research

Webinar Series Summary

Emerging Methods in Qualitative Research Technology Webinar – Webinar held on September 18, 2018

I have to say, this was definitely our most entertaining webinar to date!  We laughed a lot, and even had one of our panelists sing briefly!  In this next webinar in our series, focusing on Emerging Methods in Qual Technology, we got to spend some time with two very engaging experts in our industry.  First up, Charlie Rader, Digital Insights Designer at Procter & Gamble.  Then, someone a lot of us already know very well, Lenny Murphy, Executive Editor & Producer at GreenBook.

Free on-demand L&E Webinar

On September 18, 2018, L&E hosted our fourth webinar in our webinar series for 2018 with Charlie Rader and Lenny Murphy as our panelists. The topic of this webinar was on the latest technologies in qualitative research.

• Guest Speakers: 
  
  • Charlie Rader, Digital Insights Designer at Procter & Gamble
  • Lenny Murphy, Executive Editor & Producer at GreenBook

 6 Steps to Perfect Qual Webinar Series Summary

Step 4 and 5 – Qualitative Analysis and Insight Communication Webinar – Webinar held on June 6, 2018

It’s going to be hard to top this one!  In this recent webinar in our series, focusing on Qualitative Analysis and Insight Communication, we had the opportunity to chat with three extremely knowledgeable panelists on these topics. First up, Shaun Stripling who most recently left Mullen Lowe as Chief Strategy Officer, and was the Global Director of an insight consultancy called Frank About Women where she oversaw six countries of female-focused marketing efforts. Next, we had Walt Barron, Chief Strategy Officer at McKinney. Walt was a journalist in a previous life until he switched over to advertising about 19 years ago. He went to the VCU Brandcenter and has worked in agencies ever since.  Last, but certainly not least, Joan Lewis. Joan started out with Procter & Gamble, doing everything from upstream innovation to brand work and advertising in media, along with partnerships with retailers. Most recently, she’s been doing Boards of Directors work for a variety of for-profit companies, including three companies in the research, insights and analytics industry.  All of this experience in the industry totaling about 30 years!! 

6 Steps to Perfect Qual - Free L&E Webinar Series (available via on-demand)

On June 6, 2018, L&E hosted our third webinar in our "Six Steps to Perfect Qual" webinar series for 2018 with Joan M. Lewis, Shaun Stripling and Walt Barron as our panelists. The focus was on steps 4 & 5: qualitative analysis and insights communications. 

• Guest Speakers: 
  • Joan M. Lewis, Former P&G Insights Director & Independent Advisor and Consultant 
  • Shaun Stripling, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Global Director of Frank About Women at Mullen
  • Walt Barron, Chief Strategy Officer, McKinney

 6 Steps to Perfect Qual Webinar Series Summary

Step 2 – Qualitative Research Recruiting Webinar – Webinar held on April 11, 2018

Let’s add another webinar filled with great information to the books!  In this webinar in our series, we focused on Qualitative Recruitment and got to spend some time with three experts in our industry.  First up, Teressa Johnnson, Director, Sensory Science and Technical Support at The Wendy’s Company.  Next, Heather Hall, Vice President of Project Management at Illumination Research.  And last but not least, our very own Brett Watkins, CEO and President of L&E Research. 

In this webinar, we focused on Q&A based around Qualitative Recruitment, tips to help your recruiting go as smoothly as possible, and also help ward off any issues before they become issues starting with the design process.

Here’s what our panelists had to say!

1. We started by asking about kicking off a new project with a recruiting partner.  What might our panelists be able to share with an amateur researcher in regards to getting recruiting started off on the right foot?

• Partner, partner, partner! You want to be sure to work with recruiting companies who not only care about helping YOU be successful, but who also align with your core values. In any good relationship, personal or business, communication and honesty are key elements to be able to have a true partnership.   In the end, you’ll want to be sure that you can trust your partner to do what is best for your project.
• Be clear about your expectations for the recruit right from the start! Have a discussion about who your ideal respondent is. Ask your recruiting partner if they have any past experience with the population you are trying to reach, and if they can offer and advice on the best ways to reach them.
• Ask your recruiting partner what their plan is to find your population. If plan A does not work, what’s plan B?  Having this mapped out at the beginning, will help keep your recruiting from getting hung up, and keep the process moving along.