People traveling less often, spending less Nov 17, 2009
The survey was commissioned by Deloitte and conducted via telephone interviews by Opinion Research Corporation between Oct. 22 and Nov. 2. The survey polled a sample of 2,000 consumers and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fox News Ranks As Most 'Ideological' News Network: Pew Index Oct 30, 2009
Results for the weekly Pew surveys are based on landline telephone interviews among a nationwide sample of approximately 1,000 adults, 18 years of age or older, conducted under the direction of ORC (Opinion Research Corporation). "For results based on the total sample, one can say with 95% confidence that the error attributable to sampling is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points," according to Pew. (Multichannel News)
ASBC asks parents for opinions on school bus importance (2) Oct 1, 2009
The American School Bus Council survey, conducted by telephone by Opinion Research Corporation July 9-20, reached a random sample of 600 parents of children ages 6-17. The parents were identified from a larger random sample of 3,000 American adults, using Opinion Research Corporation's Caravan omnibus service. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Halifax County Tourism faces the world of social media Sep 3, 2009
In a study conducted by Opinion Research Corporation in September 2008 about Americans who use social media sites, it was learned that 56 percent say they feel a stronger connection with and better served by companies when they can interact with them in a social media environment. The Halifax County CVB is regularly updating and adding content to the Facebook page. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Survey: Americans worried about cancer costs Jul 9, 2009
The telephone survey of 1,022 adults by Opinion Research Corporation found close to 80 percent said they had known a relative or friend with cancer. Just 45 percent said they believed their private insurance plans would cover the full cost of cancer treatment, while only 25 percent thought Medicare, the federal health insurance plan for the elderly, would cover the full treatment costs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Voice mail’s time has come - to be replaced Jul 9, 2009
A survey done for Sprint by Opinion Research Corporation found that with the exception of people age 65 and over, adults respond more quickly to a text message than to a voice message. Those under the age of 30 are four times more likely to respond within minutes to a text message than to a voice mail. (Boston Globe)
Recipes: In tough times, dairy provides flavor, nutrition at a low cost Jun 16, 2009
According to an April 2009 study conducted by Opinion Research Corporation of 1,002 U.S. adults age 18 and over, more than half of consumers say price, not nutrition, is the most important factor when grocery shopping in this economic climate. For Moes, choosing dairy isn't just about saving dollars, it's about supporting a family tradition. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Poll: Most Oppose Torture Probe of Bush Officials May 7, 2009
The poll by CNN television and the Opinion Research Corporation found that 60 percent of those surveyed believed the procedures constituted torture, but were sharply divided over whether they approved of their use. President Barack Obama has left the door open to investigations of officials in the administration of former president George W. Bush, but the issue remains a contentious one. (Newsmax)
Junior Achievement Poll: Economic Jitters Cause Houston Families to Stay Home Apr 20, 2009
The 2009 Teens and Personal Finance poll was conducted by Opinion Research Corporation the week of February 23, 2009, and surveyed 1,000 U.S. teens ages 12-17 via telephone. Its margin of error is +/- 3. (PR Newswire)
Obama: economy shows glimmers of hope Apr 15, 2009
The poll by CNN the Opinion Research Corporation showed that 58percent of Americans believe the president has "a clear plan for solving the country's economic problems," while 42 percent said the opposite. WASHINGTON, April 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday there were some "tentative signs" indicating that the country's economic recession may be easing. (Xinhuanet, China)
* GM bankruptcy remains likely: WSJ Apr 11, 2009
Seventy-six percent of Americans think the federal government should let the auto companies go bankrupt, the survey conducted by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation showed. The government has pumped billions of dollars into GM and Chrysler in recent months in a bid to keep the auto giants afloat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
In bad times, public likes to blame the media Feb 28, 2009
In late 2008, an Opinion Research Corporation poll showed that 77 percent of those surveyed said the media was to blame for at least aggravating the country s economic woes. Many of you share that opinion. (Sioux City Journal)
Obama's approval rate declines Feb 21, 2009
The CNN and Opinion Research Corporation survey showed that Obama's approval rate decreased to 67 percent, nine percentage points lower than the last survey released 11 days earlier. U.S. President Barack Obama signs the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Bill next to U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science February 17, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Packaging Digest Feb 7, 2009
A new study commissioned by Green Seal and EnviroMedia Social Marketing and conducted by Opinion Research Corporation reveals peoples opinions and behaviors about products that claim to be environmentally friendly. Four out of five people say they are still buying green products and services today which sometimes cost more even in the midst of a U.S. recession. (Variety)
