Your Views in the News
We asked and Maru Springboard America members answered! Here are some highlights from recent surveys:
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Remote Workers and Productivity
October 14, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used?...
Blog: 3 Tips for Taking Surveys
September 14, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - Being a member of Maru Springboard America means you agree to provide honest and high-quality responses to our surveys...
John Newby: 'Put your money where your house is'
August 23, 2021 /The Joplin Globe/ I recently came across a great community marketing campaign out of Canada: “Put your money where your house is”...
Blog: 5 Interesting Products You Can Find on Amazon
August 17, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - You’ve earned enough points to redeem for a gift card, but now you can’t decide what to buy with your reward – sound familiar?...
AM/FM Radio Better Bet for Sportsbook Advertisers, According to Study
Jul 28, 2021 /Casino.org/ With football season nearing, it’s likely sports betting companies will be kicking up television advertising efforts and spending. But a recent study indicates gaming operators ought to focus on radio....
Blog: All You Need to Know About Profiling
July 20, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - Being part of a research community like Maru Springboard America is different from taking one-off surveys because it involves developing a relationship over time. You tell us some information about yourself when you first sign up and we get to know you better as you take our profiling surveys...
DATA: A DEEP DIVE INTO SPORTS DOCUMENTARY VIEWERSHIP
Jul 9, 2021 /Variety/ Variety’s “Sports and Entertainment Summit, Presented by City National Bank,” to be held on July 14, will include the panel discussion “Visionaries in Sports Programming,” where creative leaders in sports content discuss the state of the industry...
SINCLAIR’S RSN STREAMING SERVICE IS A GAMBLE, BUT A NECESSARY ONE
Jul 9, 2021 /Variety/ Sinclair Broadcast Group recently unveiled ambitious plans for a direct-to-consumer local regional sports network (RSN) streaming service...
Movember Honors Dads For First Ever Virtual Comedy Show
LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global men's health charity, Movember is celebrating Father's Day by hosting their first ever virtual comedy show, Dad Jokes, on the evening of Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. PST/9:00 p.m. EST...
Blog: How Does Research Work, Anyway?
June 15, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - As a Maru Springboard America member, you’re familiar with the survey taking part of the research process, but there’s more that goes on behind the scenes...
How to Lead When Corporate Activism Hits Home
Jun 1, 2021 /TCB Mag/ Last year showed that companies and brands can no longer be bystanders in challenging social justice issues...
Nearly 90 Percent of Estate Planning Professionals Said Female Clients Faced Workforce-Related Impacts Due to COVID-19
CHERRY HILL, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TD Wealth today released results from its annual survey of estate planning professionals revealing that 89 percent of respondents cited that their female clients were negatively impacted in the past year by job losses, leaving the workforce or decreased salary, due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Blog: 3 Easy Tips for Saving Money
May 18, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ - We all know that saving money is easier said than done, but the right tips and tricks can simplify the process. We’ve put together 3 easy strategies that you can start using right now to kickstart your savings and help you feel better about your finances...
Streaming Represents Significant Amount of Radio Listening
May 17, 2021 /Radio Online/ For many years, the perception was that online streaming audiences to AM/FM radio were small and not worth including in the media plan. No longer...
Passive Job Seekers Outnumber Active Job Seekers 4-to-1
May 3, 2021 /Radio Online/ To analyze the national employment ecosystem and profile the passive job seeker, Cumulus Media and Westwood One commissioned MARU/Matchbox to field a study in February 2021...
Blog: Are Online Focus Groups Worth Your Time?
Apr 13, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- Online focus groups are a type of qualitative research in which you connect online with a moderator and other participants to share your opinions and perspectives on a certain topic. The moderator will direct the conversation to gain a solid understanding of the group’s opinions, feelings, and behaviors...
LILLEY: Canadians and Americans wary of a return to normal, says poll
Apr 11, 2021 /Toronto Sun/ It will be a long time before most Canadians, and Americans for that matter, are ready to get back to a normal life — at least the life that we knew pre-pandemic...
Blog: The Ins and Outs of Sweepstakes Draws
March 16, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- In addition to earning points for completing our surveys, did you know you’re also entered into our Sweepstakes draws? Maru Springboard America runs Sweepstakes draws as an opportunity for our members to receive additional rewards. Here’s what you need to know...
Blog: Everything You Need to Know About In-Home User Testing (Product Testing)
Feb 17, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- In-Home User Testing (IHUT) or Product Testing is a type of market research where consumers (you) are sent an item or product to test in your home. You are then asked a series of questions about the product to provide your feedback...
Blog: How Much Money Can You Earn Taking Online Surveys?
Jan 19, 2021 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- How much do online surveys actually pay? The short answer: it depends. There are various factors that drive how much a survey or research activity will pay, including length, effort required, and the type of activity you’re participating in. Let’s dive deeper into some of these factors...
How Americans Plan To Spend Their Stimulus Checks
Jan 11, 2021 /MENAFN/ - COVID-19 Stimulus Payments Inspire Saving Over Spending How do Americans plan to spend their stimulus checks? 44%, plan to save the money; 36% will pay off debts; 20% will spend the funds..
COVID-19 STIMULUS PAYMENTS INSPIRE SAVING OVER SPENDING
Jan 11, 2021 /ValueWalk/ - The U.S. government is sending another round of checks meant to stimulate economic activity during the coronavirus pandemic. How will Americans spend their stimulus checks? In a collaboration with Maru/Blue Public Opinion, Refinitiv discovered how U.S. citizens plan to utilize this new round of funding...
Blog: 4 Last Minute Gift Ideas
Dec 22, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- With in-person shopping being harder than ever this year and shipping delays slowing down online orders, you may feel like you’ve completely run out of time to finish your holiday shopping. We’ve put together some ideas for the last minute shoppers who need a gift instantly. Happy shopping!...
Blog: 5 Exercises to Try at Your Desk
Nov 17, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- Sitting at a desk all day can be hard on our bodies. Even with a comfortable chair and ergonomic set up, aches and pains can appear throughout the day. In addition to taking breaks to get up and move around, there are many easy stretches and exercises you can do right at your desk to help stay comfortable...
Trump has 10 more weeks remaining in the Oval Office. What is that going to look like?
Nov 12, 2020 /The Chronicle Herald/ - While it’ll be another month before the U.S. electoral college formally declares the country’s next president, the chances of Donald Trump hanging on to the Oval Office grow slimmer each day...
Trump should concede election once Biden is formally proclaimed the next U.S. president: poll
Nov 10, 2020 /The Guardian/ - A majority of Americans believe that Trump should concede the election once all avenues of appeal are exhausted, a new poll states, and many are fearful that his refusal to do so may spark protests and a potential civil unrest...
THE PANDEMIC HAS TAKEN A LOT OUT OF US. SO MORE PEOPLE ARE GIVING BACK.
Nov 6, 2020 /The Wise Marketer/ - With the pandemic earlier this year effectively shutting down the nation’s economy, forcing people indoors and separating families, people have evidently had a lot of time to reflect. And what they see, or want to see, is something better than what their memory recalls from 2019...
Blog: Is a Survey Panel Right For You?
Oct 13, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- Maru Springboard America is professional market research and part of a business with clients who rely on us to deliver insights, so of course recruiting people to take our surveys is important – this is true of all survey companies/websites and research panels...
Blog: Too Much Screen Time? 3 Easy Tips for Avoiding Eye Strain
Sept 15, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- In 2020, a lot of us have experienced the world through screens. Sometimes staring at a screen all day is unavoidable, and unfortunately over time it can do some serious damage to our eyes. Here are some tips for avoiding eye strain when you have to look at screens for long periods...
Two thirds (64%) of Americans believe NHL has done a good job in its own way to speak out against racism in American society according to a Maru/Blue Public Opinion poll
NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A survey released today by Maru/Blue Public Opinion Research North America finds that despite criticism that the National Hockey League (NHL) initially skated by the protests and boycott rattlings over at the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs, two thirds (64%) of Americans believe NHL has done a good job in its own way to speak out against racism in American society...
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Digital Tools for Online Learning
Aug 18, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. Continue reading to learn more...
Can baseball connect with a new audience and drive home its Opening Day success?
Aug 14, 2020 /Sports Business Daily/ -- The truncated baseball season began in earnest last month live on ESPN, generating the largest television audience of a regular season game since 2011 (4,000,000 viewers). Rabid sports fans tuned in to watch the Yankees and Nationals kick off the season...
Blog: Too Many Emails? 3 Tips for Organizing Your Inbox
Jul 20, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- You’ve likely thought at one point or another, “I get too many emails.” Good news! There are steps you can take to fix that problem. Read on for 3 helpful tips to start organizing your Inbox. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: Survey Troubleshooting: Technical Problems vs. Content Problems
Jun 16, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- We try to ensure that our surveys are high quality and error-free before we send them out to our members. However, from time to time, a survey may contain a problem that our team wasn’t aware of. If you encounter a problem in one of our surveys, the first step is to determine if it’s technical or content-related...
Blog: All You Need to Know About Rewards
May 18, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We answered three frequently asked questions about points and rewards. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: Your Opinion in Action: Should a Big Brand Re-Brand?
April 14, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: What to Say When You Have Nothing to Say on a Survey
March 16, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- We’ve all been there. You’re invited to a new survey, you’re excited to share your opinions and earn points, but then you read a question and your mind goes blank. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: Is It Déjà Vu or Is It a Tracking Study?
February 14, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- Sometimes you may feel like you're being asked similar questions that you've already answered in previous surveys, or it may even feel like you’re repeating an entire survey over again. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: For Fact or Fun: Research Questions vs. Engagement Questions
January 17, 2020 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- Have you noticed that we share individual questions on our website homepage and on our social media channels? These are called engagement questions, and they differ from traditional research questions. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: 3 Questions About Online Surveys (Answered by an Online Research Company)
December 17, 2019 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! We answered three frequently asked questions about taking online surveys. Continue reading to learn more...
Blog: How to be the Best Survey Taker (and Earn the Most Rewards!)
November 21, 2019 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- When completing online surveys, you should always take it seriously and give your best effort – not only because it’s the right thing to do (your insights influence important business decisions!) but also because you’ll have a better chance at earning more rewards if you’re a quality survey taker...
Blog: What to Look For in a Survey Site
Oct 30, 2019 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- How can you tell if a survey site is trustworthy and reputable before you sign up? There’s certain information you should keep in mind when researching whether or not a survey panel is right for you. Before giving your information to a survey site, ask yourself the following questions: ...
Your Opinion in Action: Building a Better Loyalty Program
Sep 16, 2019 /Maru Springboard America Blog/ -- What happens after you submit your survey responses? Where do your answers go? How is your opinion used? We want to answer these questions by sharing past examples of how your responses and opinions have influenced clients to make better business decisions. ...
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