Why consumer panels do not work anymore

Why consumer panels do not work anymore

(and what to do about it)

What to expect

In this e-book we walk you through the evolution of sampling for consumer research and why the solution to consumer panels' shortcomings is mobile sampling. We also guide you on how to shift from your current panel setup to mobile sampling, including mitigating the risk and organizational challenges a change in methodology might cause.

The guide is split into 7 chapters:

  • The evolution of sampling

  • Why panels do not work anymore

  • Evolve your market research to the mobile world

  • 8 quality measures in mobile sampling that ensure your data validity

  • Overcoming organizational skepticism: the truth vs stability paradox

  • Taking the leap

  • 5 things to consider if you do not go mobile

Find out more about consumer panels and mobile research

The limitations of survey panels

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Your online survey is likely taken on a mobile device

A rapidly increasing share of quantitative market research surveys are taken via smartphones. It is a natural development in a world that is becoming increasingly mobile in every aspect. The planning and designing of your market research studies need to take this into account.