The Market Research industry experienced slow but steady growth over the past five years. As corporate profit rapidly rose in 2010, businesses emerged from their cost-conscious slump and began to develop new products, increasing their investment in market research to attract new customers. During the next five years, changes in media consumption and the growing use of social media will revolutionize traditional methods of conducting market research. As the industry's major players pursue this growth opportunity, industry revenue growth is expected to accelerate in the five years to 2020.
Companies in this industry systematically gather, record, tabulate and present marketing and public opinion data. Examples of industry services include political polling, sampling and statistical services, broadcast media rating services and market analysis services. Operators that conduct experimental or scientific research in fields such as economics or engineering are not included in this industry.
The report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecast, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
