A Census Bureau source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
Provides links to the annual reports of companies, including new product announcements, financial information, plans for the future.
Know this has a list of virtual marketing dictionaries and glossaries. Provides detailed marketing information and educational materials that, in most cases, are freely available to site visitors. It includes tutorials that focus on key marketing concepts and functions.
Market research resources including a glossary, case studies and research articles. It also has a discussion forum and webinars.
Provides company financial information that have been filed with the federal government.
Free monthly trend briefing published by an independent and opinionated trend firm which scans the globe for the most promising consumer trends, insights and related hands-on business ideas.
Statistics, case studies, interviews and reviews about successful small business owners and startups. Inc. Magazine is also available through Business Source Premier.
The GSS contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. The GSS takes the pulse of America, and is a unique and valuable resource. It has tracked the opinions of Americans over the last four decades.
Brief but helpful data on consumer habits.
Research results on social trends and target markets, religion, and use of technology, with additional focus on hispanic market and global public opinion.
Pew Research Center
A longitudinal study of health, retirement and aging with insights on the needs of seniors.
Trends and insights into the business to business marketplace and branding from Saurage Marketing Research.
The well-being of America’s children on a state-by-state basis and ranking states on 10 measures of well-being from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
See their Trending > various topic and Publications > White Papers for recent marketing insights.
Harvard University's annual report on the state of US housing.
A nationally representative longitudinal study of nearly 9,000 U.S. families. Following the same families and individuals since 1968, the PSID collects data on economic, health, and social behavior.
A knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University.
The Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit Washington D.C. think tank, seeks to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers. From its findings, EPI publishes books, studies, issue briefs, popular education materials, and other publications.
Try these social media search engines to learn more about a company's social media presence on various platforms (Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
