Uncover the hidden heroes behind billion-dollar business decisions.

On this episode Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO Priscilla McKinney, and guest Corie Suzuki, director at Fieldwork Chicago, chat about the world of market research as they celebrate the upcoming Global Focus Group Day on July 9th!

"This day is all about recognizing the heroes of market research,” Suzuki explians. “It's a day to honor the power of face-to-face interactions and the ‘A-ha’ moments they bring."

Suzuki shares her eight-year journey with Fieldwork, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the company's dedication to high-quality participant recruitment and hosting facilities for in-person market research. 

McKinney and Suzuki also discuss the challenges faced by the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and how Fieldwork's adaptability and client-centered approach helped navigate these turbulent times. Well past this history, the Fieldwork team continues to support brands, organizations and market research firms as they work to get closer to the consumer to co-create better experiences, policies, products, advertisements and more! 

Listen in and find out how you can celebrate with us all!

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But don’t let the learning stop there!

Join Fieldwork and the insights industry on Tuesday, July 9th, as we celebrate Global Focus Group Day! This day is all about recognizing the heroes of market research - those who dive into conversations to uncover the insights that shape business decisions. It’s a day to honor the power of face-to-face interactions and the "AHA" moments they bring.

Want to join the celebration? It's simple! On July 9th, use the hashtags #GlobalFocusGroupDay and #FaceToFaceMRX on social media. Share your stories, inspirations, challenges, and triumphs in qualitative research. And don’t forget to sign up at fieldwork.com/global-focus-group-day to receive a celebration box in the mail!

So, mark your calendars for July 9th. Use #GlobalFocusGroupDay and #FaceToFaceMRX. Celebrate the amazing work that drives impactful business decisions. Happy Global Focus Group Day!