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How Market Research Changed the Film Industry

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How the film industry uses market research Companies in the film industry like most industries use market research to find market information, market segmentation, market trends, and to conduct SWOT analysis. The film industry utilizes market research to research consumer behavior, perform accurate forecasts, and to study competitors. However, this industry is also unique in many ways. Film companies use market research for concept testing and focus groups to understand consumer behavior and to research viewers' opinions. They use test screenings for previews before the final release of a movie to theaters. They then track studies by running polls via email or other digital methods. Lastly, film companies have exit surveys to measure audience reactions to the film. These companies complete so much market research because they want to ensure their chances of being financially successful.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2jyjfcp1as How film's take advanta

How Market Research Changed Sports

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Why professional sports teams use market research The top professional sports teams are using market research for a variety of reasons ranging from putting together teams to helping it's marketing teams sell merchandise. The best professional sports teams analyze player and team statistics to find strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Sports teams have become multi-million dollar sometimes multi-billion dollar companies. Similar to large companies in other industries sports teams also utilize large data sets through quantitative and qualitative analysis to help determine the best options for their business. This often includes finding player talent and structuring player contracts that provide value for the business. However, sports teams might spend most of their efforts on sports marketing. Sports marketing teams are becoming smarter When an average person thinks of sports teams they often think of exciting, athletic, and sometimes beautiful sports games. H