Virtual Surveys has a strong track record in contributing to debate of major issues and trends in market research. This contribution is regularly recognised by our peers:
MRS 2009 Conference Awards
Jeff Haselum has been nominated for Best Newcomer and Ray Poynter and Jeff have been nominated for Special Contribution to Conference. Overall, another great MRS Conference for Virtual Surveys - fingers crossed we can land an MRS Conference award for the 3rd year running!
MRS 2008 Conference Awards
Ray Poynter, Rich Shaw et al: winners of Special Contribution to Conference award for devising and presenting the session: Pecha Kucha panel - 'And that's why I love market research!'
What the judges said: "A perfect antidote to the navel gazing and hand wringing that we researchers tend to go in for, this celebratory session ended the Conference's first day on a refreshingly upbeat note. Ray Poynter's skilful and enthusiastic chairmanship showcased, but did not upstage, a talented, sparky team of five young researchers each adeptly handling the session's whirlwind format - 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide - to tell us 'why I love market research'. On a day when earlier debate had suggested that 'Research' might need a new name these delightful people were asked to suggest one; unanimously they agreed that 'we think it should still be called 'Research' - we just need to change the way that people think about it'. One can believe that they will."
Pete Comley: nominated for Special Contribution to Conference award for devising & presenting the workshop: Real-Time Research.
What the judges said: "Pete pre-recruited a sample of 200 respondents, asked them to view and compare two websites on the morning of the workshop, complete a questionnaire and login again at noon to see the results. At 11.30 the Conference delegates saw the results of both closed and open-ended questions. With the client in touch by video link, the audience considered the results, and devised further questions for the 160+ respondents who joined in at 12pm. We then saw the results for the new questions, together with an online group discussion among some respondents from the sample. Finally, we saw the results of further questions about the respondent experience - All within an hour. Wow!"
BIG 2008 Conference Awards
Ray Poynter: winner of Best Contribution award, 'for his highly rated workshop and contributions to the audience debate'.
MRS 2007 Conference Awards
Ray Poynter: winner of Special Contribution to Conference award for his Expert Briefing session: Research 2.0, Walking the Talk.
What the judges said: "Despite a rather small, 'Thursday morning' audience and an unconducive setting, Ray's enthusiasm, professionalism and command of his subject matter turned this expert session into a masterclass for those lucky enough to be present. What Ray has to say is of the utmost importance for our industry and it deserves the widest possible audience."
Ray Poynter: winner of Best Presented Paper award for his Expert Briefing Session: Research 2.0, Walking the Talk.
What the judges said: "A provocative but well-balanced treatment of a subject, discussion of which is too often characterised by hyperbole and confused thinking. Generous, objective and flawlessly presented. Excellent visual aids enabled the audience to keep up with Ray's sharp shooting delivery."
