GfK Custom Research North America
75 9th Avenue
5th Fl
New York, NY 10011
Metro Area: New York (NY--NJ--CT)
Phone: (212) 240-5300
Fax: (212) 240-5353
Email: info@gfkamerica.com
Personnel
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David Krajicek, Co-President, GfK Custom Research North America |
Company Description
Headquartered in New York, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, GfK Custom Research North America is part of the GfK Group, the world's 5th largest market research company. With a heritage combining the experience and expertise of the region’s leading market research providers, our full-service fact-based consultancy offers a full spectrum of ad-hoc and syndicated research products, strategic models and consulting services—all developed from a 360° view of your market.
Affiliations: AMA, ARF, CASRO, ESOMAR, MSI, MRIA
Special Products and Services
Sector-Specific Teams
GfK Automotive • GfK Consumer • GfK Financial Services • GfK Business & Technology • GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications• GfK Healthcare
Research Support Areas
GfK Research Center for Excellence (Marketing Science, Sampling & Design, Online Strategy)
Key Practice Areas
GfK Brand & Communications • GfK Customer Loyalty • GfK Mystery Shopping • GfK Roper Consulting • GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications• GfK Roper Omnibus Services • GfK Qualitative and Ethnography • GfK Strategic Innovation • GfK Shopper & Retail Strategy • GfK Research Dynamics (serving Canada).
Market Research Specialties
Types of Research
- Advertising Research: Advertising Tracking
- Brand Research: Brand Image Tracking
- Business-to-Business: Business / Professional Research
- Business-to-Business: Industrial Market Research
- Concept / Positioning: Concept / Positioning Development
- Concept / Positioning: Concept Optimization
- Concept / Positioning: Concept Testing
- Consumer Research: General Featured Service
- Customer Satisfaction: Customer Loyalty / Value
- Customer Satisfaction: Customer Satisfaction Studies
- International: Marketing Research
- International: Marketing
- Marketing Research: Full Service Featured Service
- Marketing Research: Multi-Country Studies
- Marketing Research: Qualitative Research
- Marketing Research: Quantitative Research
- Media Research: General
- Modeling & Predictive Research: Forecasting
- Mystery Shopping: General
- New Product Research: Concept Development & Testing
- New Product Research: General
- New Product Research: Idea Generation
- Price / Pricing Research
- Product Research: Product Development / Optimization
- Public Opinion / Political: Public Opinion
- Strategic Research: Market Segmentation Studies Featured Service
Research Techniques & Services
Audiences, Industries & Market Specialties
- Automotive Featured Service
- Business-to-Business/Industrial
- Consumers
- Financial: General Featured Service
- Health Care / Medical: General - Healthcare
- International: Worldwide Capabilities
- Public Affairs
- Technology Featured Service
Market Research Resources
Article
Women's Views on Economics & Globalization
by GfK
Surveys released in June 2008 provide a valuable look at the attitudes and habits of women throughout the world. Selections from the results are included here. Read Article »
Article
Green Gets Real: Current Economic Environment Subduing Green Enthusiasm But Driving Practical Action
by GfK
The GfK Roper Green Gauge study revealed that consumers are more aware of green issues and are also finding ways to save money while being green. This study identified six key segments based on consumer attitudes and behaviors. Read Article »
White Paper
Cell Phone and Landline Research
by GfK
Including cell phone samples with RDD landline samples in telephone surveys present many issues that researchers must consider. AP-GfK pollsters employed a telephone methodology that addressed concerns about coverage and non-response error. Read White Paper »
Article
Four Steps Up Profits Using Customer Equity
by Ken Powaga, GfK
These four basic steps provide a comprehensive approach to customer management that achieves the end goal of retaining and growing profitable customers. Read Article »
Article
Japan’s latest green innovations are right on trend
by GfK
An Eco Products Fair held in Tokyo demonstrated the high environmental engagement of Japanese consumers. Studies also show that global climate change is a top concern among the Japanese. Read Article »
Article
Top Green Trends for 2010
by GfK
This article describes four main themes that green marketers should use as guiding principles during this period of economic recovery. Read Article »
Article
National Study Shows Reverse in Decade-Long Declines in Teen Abuse of Drugs and Alcohol
by GfK
Teenage use of drugs and alcohol has grown, marking a decade-long decline in substance abuse. This article shares insights on teenage trends and tips for talking to your teenager about drugs. Read Article »
Article
And The Most Trusted News Source In America Is...
by GfK
The American people have named PBS the most trusted and unbiased institution among nationally known organizations, the most trusted source of news and public affairs among broadcast and cable sources, and the most educational media brand for children ages 2-8 according to new national polls. Read Article »
Article
Global Environmental Concerns Growing
by Tim Kenyon, GfK Roper Consulting
GfK Roper Consulting announced highlights from its global and U.S. environmental studies ahead of the company’s 2008 Green Gauge report. The findings reveal that concerns over pollution and climate change are rising worldwide and people are looking first to their national governments to take the lead in eco-responsibility. Read Article »
Article
India: Consumers' Changing Relationship with Cooking
by GfK
It seems that traditional gender roles around food are changing in the sub-continent. Read Article »
Article
Are Torture and Sonia Sotomayor Shared American Values?
by GfK
A poll from AP-GfK found that Americans believe torture is sometimes justified. The report also shared findings on Supreme Court nominees and the general perception of the direction of the country. Read Article »
Article
Creating Actionable Segmentation: How You Can Harness the Power for Your Organization
by Lisa Gudding, GfK
This 2009 case study of oil giant BP describes the design and implementation of a global segmentation project. Read Article »
Article
Rewind, Pause, Forward: Lessons Learned From Previous Recessions
by Jennifer James, GfK Roper Consulting
The economic crisis has global impact, but has not been felt equally in all parts of the world. GfK Roper Consulting's Mood of the World 2009, reveals how shifts in consumer confidence and behaviors vary by market to support positioning, communications strategy and new product development in every region of the world. Read Article »
Article
Is Major League Baseball Doing Enough To Ban Steroid Use?
by GfK
A poll conducted by GfK-AP found that most Americans want tougher regulation and consequences for steroid use. Check out the poll results in this article. Read Article »
Article
Nation Brands Index 2009: Brand America On the Rise
by GfK
The Nation Brands Index measures the global image of 50 countries. In 2009 America jumped up to number one - this article poses reasons as well as recommendations for the number one spot. Read Article »
Article
Empowering Your Inner First Responder
by GfK
As Americans seek self-reliance, more is also required of them. Studies show that Americans have a growing sense of it being necessary to pitch in to help one's self and one's fellow citizens. Read Article »
Service
Successful CEM Requires True Customer-centricity... and Process Mapping can help you get there
by Steve Nelson, GfK
Customer Experience Management is truly customer-centric as it takes an outside-in approach, making the customer experience the center of focus rather than the company, product or service. GfK uses a tool called Process Mapping to align an organization around the customer experience and recommend internal changes. Read Service »
Article
Where Will You Spend Your Summer Vacation? An AP-GfK Poll
by GfK
The recession has changed Americans' travel plans. This article shows poll results from an AP-GfK survey about summer vacations. Read Article »
Article
The Evolution of Private Brands
by Ralph Blessing, EVP, GfK
Shopping studies demonstrate how private brands are gaining ground versus national brands. Consumers in recessionary times are more open to new brands and less attitudinally loyal. This paper shares 10 key considerations for retailers. Read Article »
Article
US Leadership in the World at Risk: Security, Environment Biggest Challenges for US Reputation
by GfK
The US ranks low among nations in regard to international peace, protecting the environment, and fighting world poverty. Learn more about these findings from a recent Nation Brands Index survey. Read Article »
Article
Nation Brands Index 2008: Germany on Top, U.S. Seventh
by GfK
The way a country is perceived can make a critical difference to the success of its business, trade and tourism efforts, as well as its diplomatic and cultural relations with other nations. In their 2008 Global Highlights Report, Simon Anholt and GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media take you inside the most recent findings from the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index. Read Article »




