Collecting Data
Before there can be any data-driven decision-making, there has to be some data. This data is 'fed' into the system to help generate business insights and be collected from various sources. This article explores how data is collected in the marketing research process to influence marketing strategy.
Primary Versus Secondary Research
There are many sources of information a marketer can use when collecting data. The Nielson Ratings is an audience measurement system that provides data on audience size and the composition of television markets in the United States. The Gallup Polls conduct public opinion polls with its results published daily in the form of data driven news. The U.S Census Bureau, directed by the U.S. Government is the principal agency that is responsible for producing data about American people and the economy. Population, housing abd demographic characteristics are gathered to help plan and define transportation systems, police and fire precinct, election districts and schools.