This survey of marketing research directors, their superiors and clients in 77 large corporations reveals relatively great consensus on the role of marketing research. Specific areas of disagreement, satisfaction of marketing research directors with their role, and superiors’ and clients’ perceptions of the effectiveness of marketing research are discussed.
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