Asia Research Email Newsletter June 2014

ASIA RESEARCH Email Newsletter www.asia-research.net INSIDE THIS ISSUE 3 I COMIC: THE INNOVATIVE INSIGHT CORPORATION 5 I THE ASIA RESEARCH 2014 BUYER SURVEY 6 I TOP HEADLINES: IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ASIA RESEARCH EMAIL NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2014 COMPETITION IN SINGAPORE As the results from the 2014 client survey show, anyone trying to run a market research firm in Singapore has their work cut out. While there is some indication of a recovery in clients’ budgets, the market still remains fairly stagnant, and clients are spreading their business around more than ever. Judging by their willingness to entertain new agencies, this is likely to continue. Asia Research surveyed the heads of some of the leading research firms in Singapore, including both multinational and independent agencies. With some exceptions, the firms were very keen to contribute to this survey, perhaps to demonstrate their leadership within the competitive Singapore market. The key issues discussed in the survey included how agencies are seeking to find competitive advantage in such a crowded market. In evaluating the battleground for the research business, we looked at two opposing forces: the bright side, which encourages competition driven by innovation and dedication, and by attracting the best talent; and the dark side of slipping standards and the restriction of competition through the murky area of restrictive trade practices. THE BRIGHT SIDE The business-friendly nature of Singapore and low cost of market entry has certainly helped to spawn many new research organisations in the last few years. In addition, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) has promoted Singapore as a market research and business intelligence hub, and for this reason it is often the “point of entry” to Asia for research firms from outside the region. Top Vacancies In Asia Pacific! **Please click below for full details** MD Designate - Jakarta Market Research Director - Hong Kong Quantitative Consultant - Singapore Qualitative Insights Hunters - Singapore Qualitative Inventors - Hong Kong Associate Director - Shanghai Qualitative Consultant - Shanghai Qualitative Account Director- Bangkok Visionary For New Insights Agency This agency’s success seems limitless. A full service, integrated consumer market research agency, they boast an impressive host ... International & Independent Join an independent agency dedicated to understanding the Asian market in depths unbeknown to their competitors. Tailoring ... Online Communities This group of qualitative specialists are experts at engaging online communities and helping businesses to integrate consumers into ... Iconic Qualitative Brand Agency This iconic qualitative agency is a brand name in itself. They are fascinated with people from all walks of life and they bring them ... Prestigious Banking / Financial Services Portfolio Are you passionate enough to continually reinvent the way you approach your clients business and research problems? Are you ... Destination Agency This successful independent market research agency with a global footprint is one of the most sought after work places for research ... Top Quantitative FMCG Research Agency A dynamic and rapidly expanding international sensory and consumer market research agency that works with most of the world’s leading ... Up & Coming Strategic Agency Boasting a long list of WOW factor clients this is an agency that is really going places. Full of impeccable minds, all housed in ... See more vacancies at www.resourcesgroup.com or contact the leading team at [email protected]