Marketing Research 4243 Library Resources Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library
What We Are Going to Do Resources for Topic Selection Resources for Market Research
Market Research Project I.Proposal II.Analysis III. Presentation
Market Research - Elements 1. Size of Market. 2. Geographic location of customers. 3. Demographic description of customers. 4. Market Segmentation on the basis of age, sex, income, education, standard or living etc. 5. Analysis of market demand. 6. Sales analysis by customers. 7. Consumer needs, wants, habits and behavior. 8. Dealer wants and preferences. 9. Degree of competition and the market end.
Research: Content is Key News/trade/academic articles Company and/or industry profiles Analyst reports Consumer and marketing information International information Directory information Raw (mostly financial/economic) data
Olive Oil Markets 2015 Italy & Spain are largest exporters xylella fastidiosa International Olive Council (IOC) 28 % increase imports of Greek Olive Oil
Leaders in Market Research Forrester Research Gartner IMS Health Holdings Westat
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Quick Review Search Engines Databases Catalogs Journals (Peer-Reviewed) Boolean: And/Or/Not Keywords
Useful Keywords Market demand Sales analysis Consumer needs Competition Consumer behavior
Topic Selection Hoovers D & B Business Blog –Sales & Marketing Trends Forrester –Coverage Areas –Latest Research Bloomberg Businessweek
Library Business Databases Business Source Complete Hoovers First Search Discovery* Resources for Market Research
Researching the Assignment Industries Companies People All Three are options for finding good information
Business Source Complete Journal/News Articles Market Research Reports* SWOT Analysis * –Strength/Weakness/Opportunity/Threats
Video Tutorial
Hoovers Use Hoovers to review the following criteria: –Industry Information –Challenges –Competitors –Financial Summary –Competitive Landscape –NAICS Code Attack the Challenges
NAICS North American Industry Classification System NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System (Older)
Hoovers Database Build a List Specific Company Information Industry Overview D & B Business Blog
Video Tutorial 2
Locating the Databases
Using Discovery Boolean Keywords Limiters Citations/Folders/
Useful Keywords Market demand Sales analysis Consumer needs Competition Consumer behavior
Class Assignment
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Questions? Contact me: –Frederic Murray
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