Research and insight is vital in influencing strategic business and policy decisions. It is a key element of the Professional Development Framework and looks to widen skills, from basic research principles to developing as leaders informing strategic change and delivering actionable research, insight and intelligence.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

1. Provide actionable recommendations to inform strategic business decisions based upon quality research and insight

2. Evaluate behaviour change from marketing communication exercises

3. Evaluate and select appropriate research solutions for given research contexts

4. Undertake competitor analysis and provide intelligence

5. Manage elements of marketing communication and/or research and insight process

6. Understand, use and application of insight within an organisation for business success

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Operations Network: Revival

London

Join us for this exclusive MRS Company Partner event for all those that work in the Operations sector

Jan
16
2025

Thursday
15:00–17:00

The Political Marketing Battleground: Understanding Political Engagement in the Year of Elections

London

2024 has been the year of elections, with more than 100 countries and nearly half the world's population having a vote. In this event we reflect and present the latest thinking on political marketing published in the International Journal of Market Research.

Jan
21
2025

Tuesday
14:00–16:30

AI: Powering Up Insights 2025

London

Our annual AI conference showcases the innovative ways in which AI is reshaping market research.

AI continues to reshape insight generation. This one-day conference will evaluate the potential for AI in market research, highlighting innovative applications trailblazers are employing now and future applications the sector is working towards.

Jan
23
2025

Thursday
09:00–17:00

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