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SIS President Ruth Stanat Named SmartCEO Magazine Circle of Excellence Finalist

Ruth Stanat, Founder and CEO/President of SIS International Research recently was named “Circle of Excellence” CEO Award Finalist in SmartCEO magazine. SIS International Research is a global market research firm providing qualitative fieldwork and quantitative data collection solutions across the United States and around the world The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes the New York … Read more

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Market Research

There is an important distinction between hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs). Hybrid vehicles, such as the Toyota Prius line, are powered by both an electric engine and an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), which is the traditional engine fueled by petrol or Diesel. Electric Vehicles (EVs), by definition, are powered by an electric engine only. … Read more

Memorial Day Market Research

In the United States, Memorial Day celebrated this upcoming Monday carries with it many connotations. First and foremost, it is a day of remembrance for the thousands of military service people. Originally called Decoration Day, the observance came into being following the American Civil War. The devastating number of those lost in that conflict necessitated … Read more

Confessions of a Market Research Recruiter

You’ve signed-up on our web site to become part of our database. You saw an opportunity to make good money for a few moments of your time. Smart move! Now the phone rings … it’s us … SIS … calling you! This is your moment. But, who is this person on the phone? Who IS … Read more

May Day Market Research

May Day is around the corner.  For those who may not be familiar, it is a world holiday that is widely recognized around the globe. Originating from the Celtic, Beltane, and the Germanic, Walpurgis Night, May Day was initially a Pagan celebration of springtime and fertility. These Pagan ceremonies were phased out by the emergence … Read more