---
title: The Best of Market Research - What You Should Know
description: We've done the searching for you and come up with the best online content (articles, links, tips, tools, and services) that you should know about.
image: https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/dataSpring-featured-image.png
---

[![Go to Home](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring/common/dataSpring-logo.svg "Go to Home")](https://www.d8aspring.com/?hsLang=en-us)

- About
  
  [About dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/company?hsLang=en-us) Get to know your Asian panel insights provider. [Meet the Team](https://www.d8aspring.com/team?hsLang=en-us) We aspire to be visionary, passionate, and relentless drivers of dataSpring values.
  
  [Careers](https://www.d8aspring.com/careers?hsLang=en-us) See our current openings and let’s build great things together! [Visit Us](https://www.d8aspring.com/visit-us?hsLang=en-us) Check out our offices in key cities across Asia.
- Products
  
  dataSpring Panels [Asian Sample](https://www.d8aspring.com/asian-sample?hsLang=en-us) We’re ready to serve your research needs with our expansive coverage in Asia. [Panel Sources](https://www.d8aspring.com/panel-sources?hsLang=en-us) Our secure data comes from proprietary panels, API integration, and third-party partners. [Panel Quality](https://www.d8aspring.com/panel-quality?hsLang=en-us) Our industry-leading Quality Check System ensures data validity and valuable insights. [Operations](https://www.d8aspring.com/operations?hsLang=en-us) Enjoy convenient 24/7 support from our highly-capable Springers who speak your language. [Get Our Panel Book](https://www.d8aspring.com/download-panel-book?hsLang=en-us)
  
  Solutions [Products](https://www.d8aspring.com/products?hsLang=en-us) Complete your requirements with our reliable platforms. [Services](https://www.d8aspring.com/services?hsLang=en-us) We provided solutions for every stage of your projects. [Mobile Platform](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-platform?hsLang=en-us) Draw in-the-moment insights from Asian mobile consumers with our all-in-one platform. [Check our mobile capabilities](https://www.d8aspring.com/download-mobile-capabilities?hsLang=en-us)
- Resources
  
  Get started [Understanding Online Research Panels](https://www.d8aspring.com/understanding-online-research-panels?hsLang=en-us) [Mobile Research Essentials](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-research-essentials?hsLang=en-us)
  
  [Downloadable Media](https://www.d8aspring.com/resources?hsLang=en-us) [Newsletter](https://www.d8aspring.com/newsletter?hsLang=en-us) [Press Releases](https://www.d8aspring.com/press-release?hsLang=en-us)
  
  
  
  Resources [Blogs](https://www.d8aspring.com/blog?hsLang=en-us) Read more on topics about online research solutions to get you started. [Eye On Asia](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia?hsLang=en-us) Check out the latest trends in Asia and learn valuable local insights. [dS Insights](https://www.d8aspring.com/ds-insights?hsLang=en-us) Relevant and beneficial market research content, updated regularly. [Eye On Asia Podcast](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia-podcast?hsLang=en-us) Listen to the latest market research news and trends in Asia in dataSpring's monthly podcast.
  
  リソース [ブログ](https://www.d8aspring.com/ja/blog?hsLang=en-us) マーケティングリサーチやアジア諸国の情報について [Eye On Asia](https://www.d8aspring.com/ja/eye-on-asia?hsLang=en-us) アジアの最新トレンドをチェックして、現地の貴重な情報を知ることができます。 [最新のインサイト情報](https://www.d8aspring.com/ds-insights?hsLang=en-us) アジア地域のパネルについては、毎月実施される自主調査より詳しい情報をご確認いただけます。 [Eye On Asia Podcast](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia-podcast?hsLang=en-us) Eye On Asia Podcastにて、最新のアジアのマーケティングリサーチに関するニュースやトレンドを聞くことができます。
- [Ask dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/help?hsLang=en-us)
- [Contact Us ](https://www.d8aspring.com/contact?hsLang=en-us)

[![dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring/common/dataSpring-logo.svg)](https://www.d8aspring.com/?hsLang=en-us)

- About
  
    - [About dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/company?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Meet the Team](https://www.d8aspring.com/team?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Careers](https://www.d8aspring.com/careers?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Visit Us](https://www.d8aspring.com/visit-us?hsLang=en-us)
- Products
  
    - [Asian Sample](https://www.d8aspring.com/asian-sample?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Panel Sources](https://www.d8aspring.com/panel-sources?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Panel Quality](https://www.d8aspring.com/panel-quality?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Operations](https://www.d8aspring.com/operations?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Products](https://www.d8aspring.com/products?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Services](https://www.d8aspring.com/services?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Mobile Platform](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-platform?hsLang=en-us)
- Resources
  
    - [Understanding Online Research Panels](https://www.d8aspring.com/understanding-online-research-panels?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Mobile Research Essentials](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-research-essentials?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Blogs](https://www.d8aspring.com/blog?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Eye On Asia](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia?hsLang=en-us)
    - [dS Insights](https://www.d8aspring.com/ds-insights?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Eye On Asia Podcast](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia-podcast?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Downloadable Media](https://www.d8aspring.com/resources?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Newsletter](https://www.d8aspring.com/newsletter?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Press Releases](https://www.d8aspring.com/press-release?hsLang=en-us)
- Resources
  
    - [オンラインパネルについて](https://www.d8aspring.com/understanding-online-research-panels?hsLang=en-us)
    - [モバイルリサーチの必要性について](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-research-essentials?hsLang=en-us)
    - [ブログ](https://www.d8aspring.com/ja/blog?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Eye On Asia](https://www.d8aspring.com/ja/eye-on-asia?hsLang=en-us)
    - [最新のインサイト情報](https://www.d8aspring.com/ds-insights?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Eye On Asia Podcast](https://www.d8aspring.com/eye-on-asia-podcast?hsLang=en-us)
    - [ダウンロード](https://www.d8aspring.com/resources?hsLang=en-us)
    - [ニュースレター](https://www.d8aspring.com/newsletter?hsLang=en-us)
    - [プレスリリース](https://www.d8aspring.com/press-release?hsLang=en-us)
- [Ask dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/help?hsLang=en-us) [Contact Us](https://www.d8aspring.com/contact?hsLang=en-us)

# The Best of Market Research - What You Should Know

We've done the searching for you and come up with the best online content  
 (articles, links, tips, tools, and services) that you should know about.

## Here is what you need to know this week:

- **[3 Trends Underpinning Asia’s Booming Internet Economy:](https://techwireasia.com/2020/05/3-trends-underpinning-asias-booming-internet-economy/) **In 2019, the South East Asian internet economy surpassed all growth expectations, valued at US$100 billion, powered by growth in the e-commerce and ride-hailing sectors, as well as fundamental changes in consumer’s online behaviors. Here are three trends in 2020 that now push the region's internet economy to new heights.

[![3 Trends Underpinning Asia’s Booming Internet Economy](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/Resource-page/tencent.jpg)](https://techwireasia.com/2020/05/3-trends-underpinning-asias-booming-internet-economy/)

 

## Here are the ones we have already shared:

**Asia**

- [**Southeast Asia in 2019: Four Issues to Watch:**](https://www.csis.org/analysis/southeast-asia-2019-four-issues-watch) The Center for Strategic and International Studies takes a look at four pressing issues looming in the SEA region.

- [**Why Having a Purpose Matters to Consumers in Asia and What This Means for Brands:**](https://www.researchworld.com/why-having-a-purpose-matters-to-consumers-in-asia-and-what-this-means-for-brands)  Having an authentic, altruistic purpose can help deliver strong brand growth. Check out what Asian consumers are striving for and learn how brands can align with them.

 

**Campaign and Strategy**

- [**How To Build Strategies When Reality is Stranger Than Fiction:**](https://www.researchworld.com/how-to-build-strategies-when-reality-is-stranger-than-fiction/) Reality can be unpredictable, so it is important for research agencies and their clients to adapt to sudden, and oftentimes unbelievable, changes in global trends.

- [**Covid-19 Business Impact: A Time For Market Research?: **](https://www.insightsassociation.org/article/covid-19-business-impact-time-market-research)Decision-makers are struggling with the question - should we be doing any market research now, when our customers, partners and stakeholders are likewise trying to adapt?

- **[Continuous Learning Is Essential – Why Market Research Must Press on During the COVID-19 Pandemic: ](https://www.insightsassociation.org/article/continuous-learning-essential-%E2%80%93-why-market-research-must-press-during-covid-19-pandemic)**While some companies may feel compelled to shut everything down and check back when this crisis abates, many brands have voiced their desire to stay connected to their customers – especially at a time like this.

 

**Data**

- [**Imagine a World Without Data:**](https://www.research-live.com/article/opinion/imagine-a-world-without-data/id/5053262) On International Research Day, ESOMAR president Joaquim Bretcha asks what the world would look like without ethical and transparent use of data, and calls on researchers to join their local insights association.

- [**What is 'The Cloud'?: Eye-Opening Facts About This Transformation in Tech:**](https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/news/2019/what-is-the-cloud.html) Learn what cloud computing is and how it can affect market research and improve your business.

- [**Data Protection in the APAC Region: an Update:**](https://www.researchworld.com/data-protection-in-the-apac-region-an-update/) ESOMAR’s Professional Standards team provides a short overview of the developments in data privacy laws for the APAC region.

- **[Moving Towards Europe: Recent Trends in Asia-Pacific Data Protection Law: ](https://www.kennedyslaw.com/thought-leadership/article/moving-towards-europe-recent-trends-in-asia-pacific-data-protection-law)**For businesses in Asia-Pacific, it is becoming more important and difficult to maintain compliance with the region’s data protection laws. Here are some of the developments in the region.

- **[Collecting Data with Mobile Surveys in Low- and Middle-Income Countries During COVID-19: ](https://www.rti.org/insights/mobile-survey-data-collection-covid-19)**The rapid and devastating spread of COVID-19 suggests that face-to-face surveys will not be possible for months to come. Fortunately, researchers can turn to mobile surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

**Design**

- [**Seven Principles of UX Design for Market Researchers:**](https://greenbookblog.org/2019/02/14/seven-principles-of-ux-design-for-market-researchers/) Learn the basic principles of UX design for market researchers to build more engaging surveys and give stronger client presentations.

- [**Survey Design Best Practices: How to Write a Good Questionnaire:**](https://www.mymarketresearchmethods.com/survey-design-best-practices/) This article provides some tips and tricks related to each of these components, helping you construct effective survey questionnaires.

- **[The Power of Survey Design: A User's Guide for Managing Surveys, Interpreting Results, and Influencing Respondents: ](https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/6975)**This innovative book is both a 'how-to' go about carrying out high-quality surveys, especially in the challenging environment of developing countries, and a 'user's guide' for anyone who uses statistical data.

 

**Online Communities**

- [**Waves of Change for Online Communities:**](https://www.research-live.com/article/opinion/waves-of-change-for-online-communities/id/5053252) Join the Dots’ Andy Buckley takes us through the history of online communities, looking at how this form of research can continue to deliver insights into the future.

- **[7 Steps to Create Effective Surveys and Collect Community Feedback:](https://cmxhub.com/7-steps-to-create-a-survey-and-collect-community-feedback-to-make-your-product-better/)** If you’re a community manager interacting with your members every day, you have a good idea of what your members want — collecting data from an in-depth survey will give you additional learnings to drive action.

 

**Survey**

- **[5 Common Mistakes When Conducting Online Market Research Surveys:](https://blog.marketresearch.com/5-common-mistakes-when-conducting-online-market-research-surveys)** Seemingly minor mistakes can throw an entire dataset into question. Here are some common mistakes that survey rookies make, and how to fix them.

- [**Twelve Tips for Conducting Effective Surveys:**](http://www.marketingprofs.com/7/tips-for-using-survey-software-henderson.asp) Here's a top twelve list of how to conduct surveys without losing contact with your customer.

- **[Five Tips for Designing an Effective Survey:](https://globalhealth.duke.edu/media/news/five-tips-designing-effective-survey)** When designing a rating scale, it’s critical that each point is unique and means the same to both the researcher and the respondent.

# PANEL BOOK

![Thumbnail of the cover of dataSpring Panel Book](https://www.d8aspring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/footer-panel-book@2x-1.png?width=240&height=172&name=footer-panel-book@2x-1.png "Thumbnail of the cover of dataSpring Panel Book")

Check out dataSpring's panel coverage in this downloadable ebook.

[![](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-download.svg)Download Panel Book](https://www.d8aspring.com/download-panel-book?hsLang=en-us)

# NEWSLETTER

Stay updated on market research trends and get tips on conducting surveys online.

# FOLLOW US

[![dataSpring Facebook Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/d8aSpring-1489255404720810/) [![dataSpring Twitter Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/d8aspring) [![dataSpring LinkedIn Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/d8aspring)

- Tokyo  
  **+81 3-5294-5970**
- Shanghai  
  **+86 21-5238-7703**
- Seoul  
  **+82 2-778-6051**
- Manila  
  **+63 2-8899-3862**
- Singapore  
  **+65 9001-1137**
- Los Angeles  
  **+1 718-404-9260**
- London  
  **+44 7724-025-169**

[Privacy policy](https://www.d8aspring.com/privacy?hsLang=en-us) · [Terms of use](https://www.d8aspring.com/terms?hsLang=en-us)

 © 2026 dataSpring Inc. Know today, Power tomorrow [INTAGE GROUP](https://www.intageholdings.co.jp/)

![footer-association-logo_2026@2x](https://www.d8aspring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/footer-association-logo_2026@2x.png?width=600&height=103&name=footer-association-logo_2026@2x.png "footer-association-logo_2026@2x")

[**](https://www.d8aspring.com/the-best-of-market-research#)

# NEWSLETTER

Stay updated on market research trends and get tips on conducting surveys online.

- About Us
  
    - [About dataSpring](https://www.d8aspring.com/company?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Asian Sample](https://www.d8aspring.com/asian-sample?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Mobile Platform](https://www.d8aspring.com/mobile-platform?hsLang=en-us)
    - [Services](https://www.d8aspring.com/services?hsLang=en-us)
- Our Offices
  
    - [Tokyo: +81 3-5294-5970](tel:81352945970)
    - [Shanghai: +86 21-5238-7703](tel:862152387703)
    - [Seoul: +82 2-778-6051](tel:8227786051)
    - [Manila: +63 2-8899-3862](tel:63289624643)
    - [Singapore: +65 9001-1137](tel:6590011137)
    - [Los Angeles: +1 718-404-9260](tel:17184049260)
    - [London: +44 7724-025-169](tel:447724025169)
- [Contact Us](https://www.d8aspring.com/contact?hsLang=en-us)

[![dataSpring Facebook Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/d8aSpring-1489255404720810/) [![dataSpring Twitter Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/d8aspring) [![dataSpring LinkedIn Page](https://www.d8aspring.com/hubfs/dataSpring2020/img/ic-sns-circle-linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/d8aspring)

![footer-association-logo_2026@2x](https://www.d8aspring.com/hs-fs/hubfs/footer-association-logo_2026@2x.png?width=400&height=69&name=footer-association-logo_2026@2x.png "footer-association-logo_2026@2x")

 © 2026 dataSpring Inc.  
Know today, Power tomorrow [INTAGE GROUP](https://www.intageholdings.co.jp/)

[Privacy policy](https://www.d8aspring.com/privacy?hsLang=en-us) · [Terms of use](https://www.d8aspring.com/terms?hsLang=en-us)

[**](https://www.d8aspring.com/the-best-of-market-research#)

## Conducting a Research Project in Asia?

Gain FREE access to our community of 2Million+ Panelists

NOT NOW [![GET MY IR CHECK!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421428/25c9e961-3db7-409d-80f8-33e8e640edf7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/421428/25c9e961-3db7-409d-80f8-33e8e640edf7) NOT NOW