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Please see below for a selection of news stories, as well as other anecdotes, facts and stats which we hope are of interest.


02.09.2010
Get in touch NOW to claim your free Podcast!
During September 2010, Ci Research is promoting its expanding range of digital delivery techniques (which includes video, podcasts and screencasts) by offering a free executive summary MP3 podcast for any new projects briefed or commissioned in September 2010.
02.08.2010
Monthly Spotlight On
Under the spotlight in August is our accountant Edyta Kusmierska. Click on the link to find out more about Edyta’s poor treatment of her childhood sweetheart, her impatience when it concerns cake and the best suggestion we’ve had for the future of market research yet!
21.07.2010
How the World Cup has impacted on the lives of young people in the UK
A survey recently completed by Ci Research reveals how the football World Cup in South Africa has had a significant impact on social media use, spending levels and the healthy lifestyles of young people in the UK.
08.07.2010
Katie Waterhouse promoted to Research Director
We’re pleased to announce that Katie Waterhouse has been promoted to the role of Research Director.
29.06.2010
Monthly Spotlight On
Every month Ci Research publishes a ‘Q & A’ with one of the team members. Andy Wright, Director, is under the spotlight this month. Follow the link to find out more about Ci's other Coronation Street fan, what happened when he put the garden fork through his foot and decide for yourself whether his hobby is an obsession or not.....!
28.06.2010
Ci Research bolsters the team...
And extends a warm welcome to Anthony Shephard and Kelly Millen.
24.06.2010
And the winner is....
Ci Research is pleased to announce the winner of its charity Spring Raffle.
23.06.2010
Free Research Challenge to the Marketing Sector
Ci Research has challenged businesses working in the UK marketing sector to offer three free research questions as part of a soon-to-be commissioned research campaign about young people's opinions of the FIFA World Cup and the wider implications of competing demands on their leisure time.
28.05.2010
Monthly Spotlight On
Every month Ci Research publishes a ‘Q & A’ with one of the team members. Research Manager, and Head of Retail, Gareth Hodgson is up next. An expectant father in August, he is already an expert in nappy disposal. We haven’t asked if the “best advice he received” was actually heeded. And if you are a Rugby Union fan – look away now...
20.05.2010
MRS Certificate success for Ci’s James Oliver and Lynsey Cargill
We are delighted to announce that James Oliver and Lynsey Cargill have both achieved their Market Research Society Certificate.
20.05.2010
There’s a new voice on the end of the phone…
If you have heard an unfamiliar voice at the end of the phoneline when calling Ci Research recently, that might be because you have come through to Audra McKellar, the newest member of our Reception team.
30.04.2010
Monthly Spotlight
Every month Ci Research publishes a ‘Q & A’ with one of the team members. To coincide with her recent promotion to Senior Research Executive, this month it’s the turn of Katy Leng. Katy’s favourite things include riding horses and drinking wine – hopefully not at the same time. Note: we still sometimes see her wandering around looking lost in the canteen - some things never change…
28.04.2010
New Role for Ci's Katy Leng
We are delighted to announce that Katy Leng has been promoted to Senior Research Executive.
12.04.2010
Ci Research launches its Spring Raffle
As part of the continuing 20th birthday celebrations, Ci Research is launching its Spring Raffle. Fantastic prizes can be won, including a LG 42” True HD LCD TV.
31.03.2010
Monthly Spotlight - Amy Wilde
Every month Ci Research publishes a ‘Q & A’ with one of the team members. This month it’s Amy Wilde from the Systems Hub team. Click below to learn more about how astrology, the Nintendo Wii and the Green Cross Code ads have shaped Amy into the Executive we see today!
24.03.2010
Exciting New Opportunities at Ci Research
Ci Research is growing the team to meet the needs of an expanding portfolio of clients and services. There is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Executive and a Graduate Trainee Research Executive to join the team and take advantage of the experience and knowledge you will gain by working with Ci.
12.03.2010
New research into young people's attitudes towards drugs, alcohol and smoking research
In February 2010 Ci Research ran an online survey with 16 – 23 year olds which sought to gain insight into attitudes and behaviour in relation to alcohol, smoking and drugs. The results of this survey are now available - REQUEST YOUR FREE COPY NOW!
12.03.2010
Monthly Spotlight - Lindsey Wall
Every month Ci Research publishes a ‘Q & A’ with one of the team members. Follow the link below to read more about our Leeds United, Findus Crispy Pancake and Yorkshire Pudding fanatic that is Telephone Unit Manager Lindsey Wall. And beware of flying plastic bricks…!
09.03.2010
Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Methodology
Ci Research launch new Childcare Sufficiency Assessment methodology in response to the DCSF publishing draft guidance for the 2010 Childcare Sufficiency Assessments.
11.02.2010
Final call for “Drugs and Alcohol” questions
Free survey of 16-23 year olds – get in touch NOW for your free questions.
28.01.2010
New Role for Ci's Andy Roberts
We are delighted to announce that Andy Roberts has been promoted to Project Manager.
26.01.2010
Ci Research Insight: Alcohol Pricing and the Impact on Young People
Alcohol consumption in England has increased by 40% since 1970. Whilst a wide variety of services, campaigns and controls have been introduced or proposed to address this, the call for a minimum price of 50 pence per unit of alcohol by HMG’s Chief Medical Officer has taken centre stage in the political debate.
21.01.2010
Turning online grocery sales predictions into reality
The results from the 2009 IGD Online Shopping report have been widely publicised this week in the retail media, with the key finding from this study being the suggestion that online grocery sales will increase to £7.2bn by 2014 (almost double last year’s total).