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Laurie Shapiro Joins MedSurvey as SVP of Global Partner Strategy

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MedSurvey, a leading medical market research company, is pleased to announce that Laurie Shapiro has joined its team as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Strategy.

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  • MedSurvey, a leading medical market research company, is pleased to announce that Laurie Shapiro has joined its team as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Strategy.
  • In her new position, she will be helping to expand MedSurvey’s global capabilities and partnerships, building a strategy that aligns with client needs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116304573/en/
    “I’m excited to join the MedSurvey team and contribute to our continued growth in the global marketplace,” Shapiro says.
  • Brian Livell, Executive Vice President of Client Services added that, "MedSurvey is committed to attracting leading industry talent with deep expertise in global, healthcare data collections services.

Sonia DeMarco Joins MedSurvey as VP of Strategic Accounts

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

MedSurvey, a leading medical market research company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sonia DeMarco as Vice President of Strategic Accounts.

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  • MedSurvey, a leading medical market research company, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Sonia DeMarco as Vice President of Strategic Accounts.
  • In her new role, she will be focused on leading partnerships with key accounts and ensuring overall project success.
  • This new senior-level hire reflects MedSurvey’s commitment to investing in people with the expertise to bring value to the entire client relationship.
  • “With her 25 years of industry experience, she will play a significant role in supporting MedSurvey’s continued growth and strategy.”

Sago Appoints New Leaders, Expanding Its Commitment to Innovation and Improving the Human Experience in Research

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sago ( formerly Schlesinger Group ), a global research and data partner connecting human answers to business questions announced the appointment of two key leaders to its executive team.

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  • Sago ( formerly Schlesinger Group ), a global research and data partner connecting human answers to business questions announced the appointment of two key leaders to its executive team.
  • Katharine Reagan has been named Chief Revenue Officer and Raj Manocha has been elevated to Chief Client Officer.
  • These appointments reflect Sago's commitment to serving its clients and enhancing the human experience in market research.
  • “At Sago, we believe that market research has the opportunity to transform how companies better understand their customers’ needs and preferences,” states CEO, Reed Cundiff.

Betterment Survey Reveals Optimism Among Retail Investors Amid Economic Uncertainty

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from Betterment, the largest independent digital financial advisor in the US, finds that despite market instability, retail investors are optimistic about their financial futures. The report, which tracks data from 1,200 retail investors across four generations (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers), examines their current mindset, investing behaviors, and expectations for the future.

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  • NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from Betterment, the largest independent digital financial advisor in the US, finds that despite market instability, retail investors are optimistic about their financial futures.
  • Key findings of Betterment's 2023 Retail Investor survey include:
    Over half of respondents (59%) expressed a positive or very positive personal financial outlook for 2023, with optimism increasing over the last six months.
  • Financial advisors play a significant role in shaping investors' optimism: people with advisors have a more positive outlook, with 72% expressing optimism for 2023, compared to only 42% of those without advisors.
  • "It's encouraging after a period of uncertainty to see a rise in optimism and a steady focus on long-term financial planning."

Schlesinger Group Announces Its Rebrand as Sago

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Schlesinger Group , the leading provider of research and data solutions that fuel consumer and business insights, has announced the rebranding of its organization as Sago.

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  • Schlesinger Group , the leading provider of research and data solutions that fuel consumer and business insights, has announced the rebranding of its organization as Sago.
  • As the marketing research industry has evolved, so has Schlesinger Group, finding new and innovative ways to gather information across methodologies to help companies understand customer opinions, needs and behaviors.
  • “The Sago rebrand underscores our focus on speed, action and simplicity—research experts delivering global audiences and adaptive solutions through advanced research technology.
  • Ellie Ahmadi, CMO at Sago, says “Giving our brand a fresh name and visual identity links to the legacy of Schlesinger Group while drawing attention to the simplicity and innovative approach of Sago’s solutions today.

'I'm in Love With My Car': The Road Ahead in the Green Transition

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Twenty-one per cent say they are willing to spend $50,000 to $74,999 on a new vehicle.

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  • Twenty-one per cent say they are willing to spend $50,000 to $74,999 on a new vehicle.
  • Only 54 per cent of respondents intend to buy a ZEV that's the same brand as their current make.
  • They also believe consumer buying decisions in the next five years will focus on the importance of driving performance and brand image.
  • Note: some figures may not add up to 100 per cent due to rounding.

New Mirakl Survey: Consumers Demand Better Value, Convenience in Shopping Experiences

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today released its annual consumer data report, Consumer Preferences in the Digital-First Economy. This second edition of the report surveyed 9,600 global consumers regarding their preferences and habits when shopping both in-person and online. According to the findings, a clear majority (86%) of U.S. consumers say inflation has made them look for better value when shopping. As a result, 71% expect to move more of their spending online in the next 12 months to find better value. The data reveals the urgent need for consumer-facing businesses to focus on providing more products at competitive price points to maintain customer loyalty.

Key Points: 
  • This second edition of the report surveyed 9,600 global consumers regarding their preferences and habits when shopping both in-person and online.
  • According to the findings, a clear majority (86%) of U.S. consumers say inflation has made them look for better value when shopping.
  • As a result, 71% expect to move more of their spending online in the next 12 months to find better value.
  • New economic pressures are causing brands' most loyal customers to reconsider their alliances in favor of finding better prices.

IAN ELLIAS JOINS SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES AS VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

SOMERVILLE, N.J., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian Ellias joins Specified Technologies Inc., as Vice President of Finance, working from the company's headquarters in Somerville, New Jersey.

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  • SOMERVILLE, N.J., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian Ellias joins Specified Technologies Inc., as Vice President of Finance, working from the company's headquarters in Somerville, New Jersey.
  • Prior to joining Specified Technologies, he worked at Tristrux, a Telecommunications and Electrical Construction company where he served as the Senior VP of Finance.
  • Prior to Tristrux, he worked at Schlesinger Group where he served as Chief Financial Officer for nearly fifteen years.
  • We are excited to have him on board," said Charbel Tagher, Founder and CEO of Specified Technologies.

Schlesinger Group Appoints New CEO to Further Sharpen its Digital Transformation & Research Prowess

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Cundiff follows Steve Schlesinger, who has been a leader in the market research industry for over 35 years and has served as the CEO of Schlesinger Group for the last 20.

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  • Cundiff follows Steve Schlesinger, who has been a leader in the market research industry for over 35 years and has served as the CEO of Schlesinger Group for the last 20.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108006254/en/
    Cundiff joins the Schlesinger Group team on the heels of five strategic acquisitions in the past two years by Schlesinger Group and brings 25 years of experience in global leadership in market research and data analytics to the company.
  • Most recently, Cundiff served as Kantar Americas' CEO and, prior to that, ran Microsofts Customer and Market Research team for over a decade.
  • Sarah Schlesinger founded Schlesinger Group in 1966, and Steve Schlesinger has grown his namesake company into a truly dynamic data solutions and research services organization due to his emphasis on strategic growth for the organization and integrating tech into every aspect of the Schlesinger Group offerings.

Research Finds Less Than a Quarter of Organizations Fully Confident Ex-Employees No Longer Have Access to Company Infrastructure

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleport, the leader in identity-native infrastructure access, today revealed its second annual State of Infrastructure Access and Security Report. The research seeks to uncover the specific challenges facing DevOps, security engineering and other security professionals. The survey found access built on secrets continues to represent the status quo, as 80% of respondents are still using passwords as a top security method. Concerningly, less than a quarter (24%) of respondents are fully confident that ex-employees no longer have access to company infrastructure.

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  • Concerningly, less than a quarter (24%) of respondents are fully confident that ex-employees no longer have access to company infrastructure.
  • When asked how confident they were that employees who leave the company can no longer use secrets to access company infrastructure, less than a quarter of respondents reported being 100% confident that the access had been revoked.
  • Strikingly, nearly half of organizations are less than 50% confident that former employees no longer have access to infrastructure.
  • The open source Teleport Access Platform provides a frictionless developer experience and a single source of truth for infrastructure access.