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The Case Against Paying Research Respondents with John Dick
Episode 4415th October 2025 • Insights & Innovators Podcast from MRII • The Greenbook Podcast Network
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Discover why John Dick, Founder and CEO of CivicScience, believes that paying survey respondents introduces bias and why shorter surveys offer better data. In this episode of Insights and Innovators by MRII, host Jon Last explores CivicScience's innovative micro-survey method that scales to over a million responses daily without financial incentives. Learn about the evolution of syndicated data, the impact of AI, and the importance of storytelling in market research. This session is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of market research and insights.

 

00:00 Introduction to Market Research Trends


00:13 Welcome and Episode Overview


00:26 Guest Introduction: John Dick of CivicScience


00:37 The Problem with Traditional Surveys


00:56 Civic Science's Innovative Approach


01:39 Engaging Respondents Without Incentives


01:59 The Importance of Short Surveys


04:56 Scaling Data Collection


07:24 Ensuring Data Representativeness


10:24 Comparing Traditional and New Methods


12:38 Challenges in Convincing Clients


15:34 Efficiency and Profitability of New Methods


17:35 The Role of AI in Market Research


21:39 Skills for Success in Market Research


25:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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