AQR
The Association for Qualitative Research (AQR) is the UK’s principal authority on qualitative research. Our core aims are to promote the highest professional standards across the industry and to develop understanding of the commercial value and competitive advantage that qualitative research delivers.

ASC
The Association for Survey Computing exists to provide an international forum for those concerned with survey research and statistical computing, and in the application of technology within survey research. This is achieved by the organisation of a range of conferences offering an exceptionally high standard of discourse and debate on the subject.

AURA
AURA is the client company insight and research professionals support and promotion network with over 140 member companies and over 250 individuals within it. It provides a significant information and best practice forum for researchers working in large, small and solo research functions across a wide range of sectors and specialisms.

BIG
BIG is an autonomous organisation dedicated to support and promote the interests of individuals involved in any aspect of business intelligence and market research. It provides opportunities for networking, furtherance of education, promotion of best practice in b2b research and the latest strategic thinking is reviewed at the annual conference.

DISCOVERY
“From all of us at Discovery, we congratulate the winners and hope you enjoy the occasion!”

FLAMINGO INTERNATIONAL
Flamingo are specialists in international qualitative research. We are a thriving company of 60 worldwide, and to our knowledge the biggest and most successful independent qualitative research company. In line with our desire never to stand still we have grown both in terms of our locations (San Francisco and Singapore) and our offer (Flamingo Semiotics and Flamingo Films being our most recent additions).

ISBA
ISBA is the single representative body on all aspects of commercial communications for some 380 leading UK advertisers whose total spend on marketing communications exceeds £10 billion. ISBA’s mission is to champion all forms of commercial communications, to defend advertisers’ freedom to advertise and to help members do so as effectively, efficiently and economically as possible.

KD CONSULTING
KD Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy serving the research world. Established in 1989, our unrivalled industry expertise and our focused approach - which is based on integrity and professionlism - ensures we have a reputation for providing a high quality service to our clients and candidates alike.

MQA
Marketing Quality Assurance Ltd (MQA) is the leading Accredited Certification Body assessing the Market Research Sector to Quality & Business Excellence Standards in the UK and throughout Europe, and proud sponsor of the BMRA Award for Quality & Service Excellence 2005.

NFC
The New Fieldwork Company – new in name but established 22 years and still as enthusiastic and willing as the day we started. Suppliers of fieldwork to the market research industry.

PRICEJAMIESON
The original and best, Pricejamieson has been recruiting for the market research industry since 1992. Our specialist team of ex-industry researchers and marketeers work closely with clients to understand their business and staffing needs. We are uniquely qualified to manage your research, operations and planning roles on both agency and clientside.

PULSE TRAIN
Pulse Train offers a complete range of market research software including solutions for survey design, data collection, analysis and reporting. We supply Bellview Fusion: a mixedmode data collection system, currently shortlisted for tonight’s ASC/MRS Technology Effectiveness Award. We also supply the market-leading online analysis and publishing system, Pulsar Web.

RPCUSHING RECRUITMENT
RPCushing Recruitment is one of the fastest growing recruitment consultancies in the UK marketing communications services sector providing specialist knowledge to ensure clients and candidates exceed their potential through successful and long-term recruitment partnerships. It specialises in data processing, field, operations, information, analysis, generic research, direct marketing and the creative industries.

TNS
TNS provides market information and measurement, insights and analysis combining specialist sector knowledge with expertise in NPD, motivational research, brand and advertising research and stakeholder management, bringing our clients up-to-theminute, internationally consistent information. We think differently to help our clients build competitive advantage, making TNS the sixth sense of business.

VOX POPS
Vox Pops International are the market leaders in video-based research and communications. We pioneered the use of video for market research and promotional purposes - as a sales tool, in fieldwork and alongside more traditional qualitative methodologies. We also produce event, brand and corporate communication videos.

WILLIOT KINGSTON SMITH
Willott Kingston Smith provides accounting solutions for businesses in the advertising, design, direct marketing, sales promotion, market research, media planning and buying, public relations, TV/Film, and music and entertainment industries. We provide strategic financial, audit and accountancy and tax solutions to clients tailored to key stages of their business development.

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF MARKETORS
The Worshipful Company of Marketors is the City Livery Company for leaders in marketing and its members include senior practitioners, service providers, consultants and academics. The Company promotes excellence in the education and practice of marketing through Awards made to outstanding individuals who demonstrate success in one or more of the marketing disciplines.

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