Voter Motivation in the 2020 Presidential Election
A common discussion in political circles (and around certain dinner tables) has been whether voters are moved more by policies they agree with or policies they oppose. In other words, are voters voting for candidates they like or against candidates they don’t? This discussion has become even more pronounced since President Trump’s election. No president…
Read MoreWhat are the pros and cons of online survey research?
Online surveys are just one of the many tools that public opinion researchers have to gather data. Thanks to a proliferation of DIY online survey platforms (with funny primate names), the mechanism is widely understood and used. As with most tools, online survey research offers a host of benefits and drawbacks that are important to…
Read MoreGetting to the Heart of the Most Important Issue for Voters in 2020
With so much focus on impeachment, recession fears, and conflicts in the Middle East, it’s easy to overlook one important data point. Health care remains the most important issue for voters who are deciding how they are going to vote for U.S. Congress in November. In fact, health care far surpasses any other voter issue.…
Read MoreDo you Know How Voters Feel About Capitalism and Socialism?
Few words in political discourse are as charged as the term socialism. Even getting people to agree on a definition is complicated. What is socialism? Is it government control of the means of production? Is it a market economy with significant government regulation? Despite how commonplace the term is in the public discourse, the reality…
Read MoreThe Art and Science of Research (eBook)
Generally speaking, most research methodologies are relatively standard tools. And like most tools, their value depends on the ability of the user. How well you balance qualitative and quantitative research can determine whether or not you win. This eBook will help you set a strategy and hypothesis, and deploy questions that expose the valuable insights…
Read MoreIntroducing the New Meeting Street Insights Brand
You can instantly recognize a well-done brand. The colors and shapes on a political bumper sticker can quickly form a kinship with the driver of its car or make you wonder about their judgment. The logo and letterform on a powerful corporation can trigger a sense of brand affinity. The name and rallying cry of…
Read MoreNFL and College Football Fan Survey: Where is the Love?
Is there anything more fundamentally American than football? It’s got community and camaraderie, traditions and superstitions, and some pretty awesome snacks. But best of all, it’s got competition. Some friendly. Most fierce. And not just within the NFL or college leagues, but between them, too. We ran a national voter survey to capture a snapshot of…
Read MoreHow to Know What Research Methodologies to Use for the Insights You Need
Generally speaking, most research methodologies are relatively standard tools. And like most tools, their value depends on the ability of the user. How well you balance the art (technique) and science (tools) of qualitative and quantitative research can determine whether or not you win. Learn how to set a strategy and hypothesis, and deploy questions…
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