Table of Contents:
  • Pt. I. Research and methodologies
  • Ch. 1. Defining marketing research, market analysis, and applications
  • ch. 2. Primary and secondary research data
  • ch. 3. Qualitative research
  • ch. 4. Quantitative research
  • Pt. II. Market analysis and assessment
  • ch. 5. Integrative research
  • ch. 6. Analyzing research findings and data
  • ch. 7. Location analysis and site evaluation
  • ch. 8. The design and components of a feasibility study
  • ch. 9. Market assessment for development planning
  • ch. 10. Assessing focal points and intuitive techniques
  • Pt. III. Marketing research applications
  • ch. 11. Marketing research and testing
  • ch. 12. Applying research to marketing strategy selection
  • ch. 13. Applying research to brand strategy
  • ch. 14. Applying research to pricing strategy
  • ch. 15. Applying research to customer service and quality initiatives
  • Pt. IV. Planning and communications
  • ch. 16. Preparing a research-based business review
  • ch. 17. The strategic marketing planning process
  • ch. 18. Effective presentation and communication of research findings
  • Appendix I. Marketing intelligence information sources
  • Appendix II. Marketing-related associations
  • Appendix III. Top fifty U.S. research firms and web sites
  • Appendix IV. Top twenty-five global research organizations and web sites.