http://www.research-live.com http://www.research-live.com http://www.research-live.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.research-live.com http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/nipo-software-launches-interview-channel-for-android-phones/4009774.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/nipo-software-launches-interview-channel-for-android-phones/4009774.article NETHERLANDS — Data collection software provider NIPO Software has launched an interview channel on Android mobile phones for its multi-mode data collection platform. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:53 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/imrsv-launches-webcam-face-recognition-software/4009759.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/imrsv-launches-webcam-face-recognition-software/4009759.article US — Technology company IMRSV has released face detection software which aims to allow any webcam to be used to gather real world data. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:58 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/israeli-firm-measures-emotion-through-voices/4009725.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/israeli-firm-measures-emotion-through-voices/4009725.article ISRAEL — Software has been launched that claims to measure the attitudes and decision-making process from a person’s voice. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:22 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/curiosity-partners-with-social-network-for-new-online-qual-company/4009645.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/curiosity-partners-with-social-network-for-new-online-qual-company/4009645.article UK — Liverpool-based research agency Curiosity has partnered with social network AllJoinOn.com to launch CrowdZoo, an online qual service that marries bulletin board focus group software with a panel of double opted-in respondents. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:10 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/decipher-teams-up-with-imoderate-research-technologies/4009637.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/decipher-teams-up-with-imoderate-research-technologies/4009637.article US — Qualitative market research firm iModerate Research Technologies and marketing research services provider Decipher have teamed up to offer integrated technology to both companies’ clients. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:33 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/new-business/ipsos-retains-italian-radio-measurement-contract/4009623.article http://www.research-live.com/news/new-business/ipsos-retains-italian-radio-measurement-contract/4009623.article ITALY — Ipsos has been awarded another year’s contract for measuring Italian radio audiences. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:07 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/swipp-gets-$2m-in-funding-and-launches-analytics-suite/4009619.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/swipp-gets-$2m-in-funding-and-launches-analytics-suite/4009619.article US — Social intelligence platform provider Swipp has secured $2m in additional funding as it launches a business suite. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:28 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/reader-communities-set-to-double/4009602.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/reader-communities-set-to-double/4009602.article UK — Reader communities are expected to double over the next two years according to a survey of publishing companies. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:01 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/social-media-still-dominates-pc-internet-use/4009586.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/social-media-still-dominates-pc-internet-use/4009586.article US — Nearly a third of internet time on personal computers is spent on social networking although usage slightly declined in 2012 according to Experian Marketing Services. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:02 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/pwc-brand-reputation-worries-go-up-on-social-media-rise/4009573.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/pwc-brand-reputation-worries-go-up-on-social-media-rise/4009573.article US — Social media is likely to cause concern over brand or reputational damage, according to consultants PwC’s Risk in Review Report. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:47 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/springs-sister-firm-zappistore-wins-$20k-innovation-prize/4009556.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/springs-sister-firm-zappistore-wins-$20k-innovation-prize/4009556.article UK — Spring Research’s Stephen Phillips has won a $20,000 investment for his new venture ZappiStore, which offers a range of automated online research apps. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:24 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/research-now-mobile-updates-platform/4009534.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/research-now-mobile-updates-platform/4009534.article US — Research Now Mobile has launched version 3.0 of its platform. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:02 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/dynamic-logic-launches-latest-adindex-for-mobile/4009502.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/dynamic-logic-launches-latest-adindex-for-mobile/4009502.article US — Millward Brown’s digital insights unit Dynamic Logic has released its latest version of AdIndex for Mobile. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:50 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/schlesinger-interactive-launches-online-communities-service/4009501.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/schlesinger-interactive-launches-online-communities-service/4009501.article US — Data collection company Schlesinger Interactive has launched a market research online communities service. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:15 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/the-sound-research-launches-focus-group-tool/4009484.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/the-sound-research-launches-focus-group-tool/4009484.article CANADA — The Sound Research has launched a face-to-face qualitative research tool that allows engagement and observation of focus groups in multiple geographic locations at the same time. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 10:11 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/analytics/thumb-goes-pro-with-qa-app/4009448.article http://www.research-live.com/news/analytics/thumb-goes-pro-with-qa-app/4009448.article US — Mobile Q&A app Thumb has launched a pro-version of its application allowing brands and agencies to tap into its 1.5m community. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:30 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/analytics/placed-launches-monetisation-programme-for-app-developers/4009421.article http://www.research-live.com/news/analytics/placed-launches-monetisation-programme-for-app-developers/4009421.article US — Location analytics firm Placed has launched a programme for mobile app developers to make money out of location data.  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:00 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/survey-analytics-launches-media-testing-for-mobiles/4009423.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/survey-analytics-launches-media-testing-for-mobiles/4009423.article US — Enterprise feedback software company Survey Analytics has launched a virtual ‘secure location’ for advertising and digital marketing agencies to test their creative materials via mobile devices.  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:00 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/schlesinger-completes-tech-upgrade-with-decipher-and-nebu/4009356.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/schlesinger-completes-tech-upgrade-with-decipher-and-nebu/4009356.article US — Schlesinger Interactive has upgraded its technology capabilities with the adoption and integration of Decipher’s Beacon Survey software and Nebu’s Dub Knowledge panel management software. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/got-an-in-app-ad?-theres-a-guideline-for-that/4009325.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/got-an-in-app-ad?-theres-a-guideline-for-that/4009325.article US — The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and the Media Rating Council have published a consultation document on mobile application advertising measurement guidelines. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:20 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/surveymonkey-adds-data-api-with-hootsuite-as-launch-partner/4009304.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/surveymonkey-adds-data-api-with-hootsuite-as-launch-partner/4009304.article US — DIY survey software and panel company SurveyMonkey has launched a developer portal and a data API in a bid to have its tools integrated with a host of other mobile and web applications. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:05 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/mu-sigma-makes-internal-analytics-software-available-to-customers/4009301.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/mu-sigma-makes-internal-analytics-software-available-to-customers/4009301.article US — Global analytics firm Mu Sigma has launched its first analytics software product, muPDNA – fresh off the back of an investment by Mastercard Advisors. Tue, 5 Mar 2013 11:58 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/directions-heads-for-beacon-survey-software/4009278.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/directions-heads-for-beacon-survey-software/4009278.article US — Market research company Directions Research has licensed survey software platform Beacon from Decipher. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/gfk-adds-facial-coding-to-ad-testing-system/4009252.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/gfk-adds-facial-coding-to-ad-testing-system/4009252.article GERMANY — Global research company GfK has integrated its facial coding application to its ad testing system. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:00 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/doubleverifys-verfication-tools-verified-by-mrc/4009246.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/doubleverifys-verfication-tools-verified-by-mrc/4009246.article US — Online ad verification firm DoubleVerify has had its verification and viewability products accredited by the Media Rating Council (MRC), the media measurement auditing body. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:30 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/hall-and-partners-signs-global-survey-software-deal-with-askia/4009211.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/hall-and-partners-signs-global-survey-software-deal-with-askia/4009211.article UK — Brand and communications research agency Hall & Partners has appointed Askia as its worldwide provider of market research software. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:28 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/revelation-prepares-for-post-bulletin-board-era/4009196.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/revelation-prepares-for-post-bulletin-board-era/4009196.article US — Research technology provider Revelation is launching a new mobile and web-based research platform that the company says has been designed for “the post-bulletin board era” of online qual. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:47 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/ipsos-relaunches-brand-graph-digital-globally/4009128.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/ipsos-relaunches-brand-graph-digital-globally/4009128.article US — Ipsos ASI Digital is relaunching its Brand Graph Digital service globally, three years after piloting it in the US. The move forms part of the company’s five year plan to modernise the way research in the digital world is conducted. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:26 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/onepoint-global-and-ce-agency-team-in-s-africa/4009111.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/onepoint-global-and-ce-agency-team-in-s-africa/4009111.article SOUTH AFRICA — Mobile technology firm OnePoint Global has developed a partnership with South Africa’s Customer Experience Agency (CE Agency) to enable mobile research to be undertaken on any mobile handset for clients including oil and gas giant Total. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:19 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/sensum-pilots-wearable-emotional-response-platform/4009102.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/sensum-pilots-wearable-emotional-response-platform/4009102.article UK — Technology start-up Sensum have unveiled a new emotional response platform that measures tiny changes in viewers’ sweat levels to gauge an audience’s engagement with entertainment offerings such as the HBO series Game of Thrones. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:24 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/vision-critical-unveils-platform-to-track-brand-value-in-real-time/4009109.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/vision-critical-unveils-platform-to-track-brand-value-in-real-time/4009109.article US — Vision Critical has partnered with business intelligence specialists MicroStrategy and cloud analytics firm Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) to release a Brand Equity Relationship Assessment (BERA) platform that aims to help bridge the gap between marketing initiatives and financial results. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:32 GMT http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/posterscope-and-jcdecaux-debut-‘virtuocity’-simulation-research-technology/4009067.article http://www.research-live.com/news/technology/posterscope-and-jcdecaux-debut-‘virtuocity’-simulation-research-technology/4009067.article UK — Posterscope and JCDecaux have worked in partnership to launch new bespoke research technology, known as VirtuoCity. The outdoor agencies claim that it will allow brands to better understand consumer engagement with out-of-home (OOH) advertising. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:40 GMT