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Josh Monroe

About Josh Monroe

In a field where methodologies, analytical techniques, and data synthesizing change continually, Josh makes success simple. His talent at “translating” market research results helps clients reach their business objectives. Known and respected for his uncommon common sense, Josh is second to none when it comes to comprehending multiple industry segments, managing large-scale projects and leading internal and external project teams.
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I’m ready for mobile banking, but is everyone else?

By a show of hands, how many of you are doing banking on your cell phone? Chances are, if there are 10 of us in a room, no one raises their hands. The concept of banking with your cell phone

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The 3 Market Research Questions You Should Ask Before Every Project

A very smart college professor would instill one main principle to all his students regarding market research. This principle was made up of three specific questions. When you hear it, it almost makes you think, “of course that is what’s

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Innovative Research Among a (Literally) Dying Segment

Life insurance is a very interesting market. It plays so differently than many of the other financial services in that it forces the consumer to contemplate their own death and what they would leave behind for their family. When retirement

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Why My Market Research Background Should Have Helped My Fantasy Football Team

Like so many other Fantasy Football players out there, I felt good about my team after draft day. And like so many other owners out there, I am pretty much out of it going into the midpoint of the season. Why? Well, to

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Do You Love Your Job? No? Try Market Research and Make a Difference

At The Pert Group, we’re passionate about what we do. Our passion is fueled by our associates. In this series of posts, they share with you why they are passionate about market research. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a

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(My) Top 5 Reasons to Attend a Market Research Conference

It is that time of year again. In September, most of us automatically think, “time for the kids to go back to school.”  Not in the market research world. In our industry, it is conference season. With that in mind,

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And the winner is … The Pert Group, Business Champion

That’s right.  The Pert Group was recently recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as a Business Champion. Over 200 businesses in the state of Connecticut were nominated, 40 were voted in as finalists, and six awards were given out at

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How do you say “what is your gender” in Japanese? Tips for Translating Market Research

With so many market research firms going global and conducting international research, becoming familiar with the translation process is turning out to be more and more important. Creating a questionnaire and having someone who speaks a native tongue translate for

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Could the Restaurant Industry Finally Be Bouncing Back? Market Research Thinks So

Remember when restaurants seemed to be popping up all over the place? Several years ago, the restaurant industry was booming.  Eateries had a wait if you tried to go there at 7:00 p.m. on a Friday night. Quite often restaurants

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Clarity Established: From Semaphore to Social Media, What You Can Learn from 32 Years in Market Research

“Clarity Established” is a series of interviews with The Pert Group leadership team, industry experts, researchers and scholars. I am entering my seventh year here at The Pert Group. This was my first job after college and I sometimes wonder

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