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Majority Do Not Two-Million Jobs Have Been Created
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 10:50 am | HCD Research
A new media study among 300 viewers of a news clip about the economic stimulus plan put into effect last February revealed that the majority of viewers (63%) reported that they have not personally seen any benefit from the plan’s funding. More >>
Viewers Split On Whether PETA Video Was Effective
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 11:30 am | HCD Research
A new media study among 301 viewers of a new video for the animal rights group, PETA, revealed that the majority of viewers (69%) indicated that video was somewhat offensive or inappropriate. More >>
Pat Robertson’s Comments Bedevil Christianity
Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 4:23 pm | HCD Research
A new media study among 312 viewers of a news clip featuring Christian Evangelist Pat Robertson discussing the earthquakes in Haiti revealed that the majority of viewers indicated that Robertson’s comments position Christianity in a negative light. More >>
Should Woods Go To Rehab For Sex Addiction?
Tuesday, 19 January 2010, 3:29 pm | HCD Research
A new media study among 301 Americans revealed that the majority of respondents (73%) reported that their perceptions of Tiger Woods would not change if he seeks help for his reported sex addiction. More >>
Being Forced to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 12:45 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, November 18, 2009 – Results from a new media study among 328 Americans revealed that the majority (66%) reported that a student who supports gay marriage should not be forced to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance after watching a news ... More >>
Survey: New Google Feature Not Welcome
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 1:09 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, November 9, 2009 – A new media study among 295 viewers of a news clip featuring Google’s new Dashboard, which allows users to view information about their previous searches, revealed that more than one-third of viewers (38%) reported ... More >>
Did Cross-Dressing Student Face Discrimination?
Monday, 9 November 2009, 10:16 am | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, November 6, 2009 A new media study among 303 viewers of a news clip about a cross-dressing student who was sent home because of a dress code violation revealed that half of the viewers (61%) reported that they thought the school's actions ... More >>
Americans Views of Women in Shawls
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 11:31 am | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, November 3, 2009 – Results of a national study among 813 Americans revealed that respondents expressed significantly different views of a woman wearing a shawl or hijab, and the same woman without the traditional headwear. The study ... More >>
Americans Spend Less Money On Halloween This Year
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 1:33 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, November 2, 2009 - A new national media study among 202 viewers of a video news clip on Halloween spending revealed that one-third of responders (31%) spent less money celebrating Halloween this year in comparison to last year. ... More >>
Americans Report Lower Quality of Life
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 1:04 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, October 28, 2009 – Results from a new media study among 225 Americans revealed that more than one-third of respondents (35%) reported that their quality of life is worse now when compared to this time last year. The study was conducted ... More >>
Consumers Cut Spending on Luxuries, Sell Items
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 11:20 am | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, October 27, 2009 – Results from a new media study among 222 viewers of a news clip on frugal living revealed that in the past year, the key areas that consumers have cut spending in are dining out (81%) and personal luxuries (79%). ... More >>
“balloon boy” news was read on Internet sites
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 12:36 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, October 19, 2009 – A new media study among 303 viewers of a news clip featuring the “balloon boy” story and the timeline of events revealed that half of viewers (51%) reported that the media coverage surrounding the story was ... More >>
ViewBalloon Boy Story was Blown out of Proportion
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, 10:03 am | HCD Research
A new media study among 303 viewers of a news clip featuring the “balloon boy” story and the timeline of events revealed that half of viewers (51%) reported that the media coverage surrounding the story was overdone. More >>
Moms Are Turning To Blogs, Forums, Social Media
Friday, 16 October 2009, 9:36 am | HCD Research
Moms Are Turning To Blogs, Online Forums and Social Media to Give and Receive Advice, Reviews and Money Saving Ideas More >>
Segway will not Drive GM to Financial Recovery
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 1:13 pm | HCD Research
Flemington, NJ, April 8, 2009 – A new study conducted among 200 viewers of a news clip featuring the new GM Segway (a battery-powered, two-passenger vehicle), revealed that the majority indicated that the car will not aid General Motors on a road to ... More >>
Physicians: Negative Views of Obama's Health Plan
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 9:27 am | HCD Research
A new national study among 526 primary care physicians revealed that the majority (61%) reported that health care delivery will "get worse" in the next four years, after viewing video segments from President Obama's speech to Congress. More >>
Obama's Speech to Congress Elicits Inspiration
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 9:42 am | HCD Research
Results of a national study among 1,600 self-reported Democrats, Republicans and Independents during President Barack Obama's speech to Congress revealed that inspiration was the emotion felt the most among viewers across all political parties. More >>
A-Rod Interview does not Enhance Reputation
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 1:53 pm | HCD Research
Alex Rodriguez’s interview causes fans to question the integrity of today’s baseball “superstars” More >>
Americans Believe Michael Phelps' Punishment Fair
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 10:35 am | HCD Research
A new national study conducted among 300 Americans revealed that the majority (72%) agree with USA Swimming’s decision to suspend Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for three months. More >>
41% More People Make New Years Resolutions
Friday, 2 January 2009, 3:50 pm | HCD Research
Top 8 2009 resolutions are to exercise more, save money, lose weight, eat right, enjoy life more, get organized, reduce stress and manage debt More >>