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Greg Heist, VP, Research Innovation
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Greg is responsible for guiding the innovation strategy at Gongos Research. From white-board concepts to product development, Greg and his team ensure that technology and innovation support a primary role – to make the research process more engaging for consumers and more meaningful and powerful for corporations. A practitioner and moderator with over 16 years of research under his belt, Greg is a visionary at heart. He believes we are in the midst of an evolution in the way we conduct research, and he plans to help pave the way. As an industry speaker at events produced by the IIR, AMA, CASRO and Heartland Mobile Council, Greg has examined how advanced platforms increase respondent engagement, while providing new avenues for corporations to understand consumers. He believes mobile applications will further converge consumers lives with immersive methods to engage them in marketing research. Greg received his BS in Industrial Administration from Kettering University, and his MS in Humanistic and Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology.
Interests: I love spending time outside of work with my wife Jill and my sons, Ethan and Jack. You can typically find us outdoors going for a walk or a hike. We love to travel, so researching and planning our next destination is something we enjoy doing as well.
I’m a pretty avid photographer, and I love photographing my kids. My other favorite photographic subjects are architecture, automobiles, landscapes and nature.
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5 Things That Will Become Obsolete in MR Sooner Than You Think
Posted May 15, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Vine and the Future of Mobile Ethnography
Posted Apr 4, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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From Data Collector to Agent Provocateur: 3 Keys to Capitalizing on the Big Data Opportunity
Posted Mar 13, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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goInnovate Reading Room: February 8, 2013 Edition
Posted Feb 8, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Infographic of the Week: Are We Addicted to the Internet?
Posted Feb 8, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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goInnovate Reading Room: February 1, 2013 Edition
Posted Feb 1, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Digital Stress on Your Brain Infographic
Posted Jan 29, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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The Top 3 Reasons MR Agencies Can Thrive in the Era of Big Data
Lately I have found it impossible to scan my numerous RSS feeds without the term "Big Data" staring me in the face on nearly every page. And there's good reason for that: Big Data is big business. And it's growing all the time. To add some scale to big data's... Continue reading
Posted Jan 28, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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goInnovate Reading Room: January 25, 2013 Edition
Posted Jan 25, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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The Spheres of Big Data are Converging
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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goInnovate Reading Room: January 18, 2013 Edition
Posted Jan 18, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Reflections on CES 2013: the Coming Individualization of Reality
Posted Jan 17, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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goInnovate Reading Room: January 9, 2013 Edition
Posted Jan 9, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Definitely agree, Annie. Better to recognize early that you're fighting a losing battle rather than dealing with it later when you've got that much more invested in it (both financially and emotionally).
"Be Wrong as Fast as You Can:" the Necessity of Failure
I love that innovation is focused on powerful ideas with the potential to change the future. Inside of our heads, ideas possess a pristine perfection making them so appealing that we simply must act on them. But there's nothing more important than figuring out that this idea that you've grow...
"Be Wrong as Fast as You Can:" the Necessity of Failure
Posted Jan 7, 2013 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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From Data Collection to Value Creation: The Imperative of MR Business Model Innovation
Posted Nov 29, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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The Value Path and Market Research
Posted Nov 22, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Thanks so much for you kind thoughts, Ben. John was a great guy and we miss having him with us...
Remembering A Benevolent Visionary: John Gongos (1960-2012)
On July 25, my friend and mentor John Gongos passed away from metastatic melanoma. While many have found ways to channel their grief and pay tribute to the man John was, it’s taken me time to find the appropriate words to convey. I knew John for over 22 years. Fact is, I could probably write a b...
Smartphone 2.0 – The Potential of the “Genius Phone” to be a Disruptive MR Technology
Posted Sep 11, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Remembering A Benevolent Visionary: John Gongos (1960-2012)
Posted Sep 7, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Why Researchers Should Show Interest in Pinterest
Posted Jun 1, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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TMRTE 2012 - Viva la Revolution!!
Posted May 18, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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The MR Industry has a "Global Warming" Problem – here are 5 ways you can fight it
Posted Mar 23, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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What CES reveals about the future of MR
The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) spotlights a trend that has particular relevance for the future of marketing research. It points to a “ubiquity of connectedness” – that is, a future in which consumers are “connected” not only via their smart devices, but their televisions, home appliances, and of course,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 12, 2012 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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Smart Gifts in a Smart World
It’s no surprise that with smart devices changing the way we communicate, they’re also changing the way we gift-give. This holiday shopping season, as I seek out gifts for my family, co-workers (and of course, myself!) I am drawn to gifts that may be better suited for the technophiles in... Continue reading
Posted Dec 15, 2011 at goInnovate: How innovation & technology is shaping the future.
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