anyone else get an "exclusive invitation" to participate in an all-wheel drive research event?
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anyone else get an "exclusive invitation" to participate in an all-wheel drive research event?
anyone know anything about these guys? the company is called AIM research and they're offering $150 for two hours. the event is on feb 8th and 9th in denver. i recall getting a long survey from them to fill out right after my A4 purchase in august but i just trashed it. i'd be tempted to participate if it's not a two hour long sales pitch.
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I took part in an AIM Research study group in LA. It's legitimate, no sales pitch
The subject of mine was new automotive technologies like start/stop buttons, keyless entry sytems, iPod integration, etc.
You are in a round table with other participants and a moderator who directs questions at the panel. They videotape the session too. It was a legitimate market research study and it wasn't obvious if it was paid for by a specific automaker. There is no sales effort involved at all. I would do one again if they contact me.
You are in a round table with other participants and a moderator who directs questions at the panel. They videotape the session too. It was a legitimate market research study and it wasn't obvious if it was paid for by a specific automaker. There is no sales effort involved at all. I would do one again if they contact me.
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AIM is a legit Market Research firm... among other things the do recruiting for other custom...
research firms.
Last year they did a phone survey with me (they guy litterally told me the "right" answers...a huge no-no for research firms). After the survey I was invited to a 2-hour research event for Peugeot...It was conducted by TNS (a huge global research company). Basically there were 5 cars and we drove each one around a pre-determined loop on public roads. I drove a Peugeot wagon, Mazda 5, Passat wagon and two others which are escaping me. Durning each drive a researcherAfterwards, you'll be invited to attend another session that night for more $$.
Over all, a fun but not exhilerating experience. If you have no other plans, it is a fun way to spend some time.
Last year they did a phone survey with me (they guy litterally told me the "right" answers...a huge no-no for research firms). After the survey I was invited to a 2-hour research event for Peugeot...It was conducted by TNS (a huge global research company). Basically there were 5 cars and we drove each one around a pre-determined loop on public roads. I drove a Peugeot wagon, Mazda 5, Passat wagon and two others which are escaping me. Durning each drive a researcherAfterwards, you'll be invited to attend another session that night for more $$.
Over all, a fun but not exhilerating experience. If you have no other plans, it is a fun way to spend some time.
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