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A Tribute to Naomi Henderson
Winners of the 2026 Naomi Henderson Legacy Award for Teaching & Learning Announced
Mandie Fox, owner of Everything in Moderation, LLC, is the recipient of the Teaching Award, recognizing achievement and having an impact in teaching qualitative skills to insights professionals and newcomers to advance the field.
Hannah Kaplan, Senior Research Associate at Southpaw Insights, is the recipient of the Learning Award, recognizing a love and pursuit of learning in general and qualitative research specifically.
#AskaRIVATrainer - Next Session 3/13 @ 1PM ET with Brittany Mohammed
Jo Ann Hairston: talking about moderator guides, specifically the universal guide.
Kay Corry Aubrey: all about UX and usability testing for new web products.
Naomi Henderson: on emotional handshakes and their importance in creating rapport.
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Industry Connections
There are several research industry resources available to contractors, vendors, suppliers, clients, and researchers. RIVA does not endorse one over another and the list provided is to help you decide what is the best match for you.
- QRCA – qrca.org
- ESOMAR – ESOMR.org
- Intellus – intellus.org
- Insights Association – insightsassociation.org
- AMA – ama.org
- MRIA-ARIM – mria-arim.ca
News Roundup
Podcast: On Point – The science behind good listening and why it matters
WSJ: Why Companies Shouldn’t Give Up on Focus Groups
Video: ESOMAR’s Qualitative Community Circle with Naomi Henderson
Five Tips on how to Succeed in the Insights Industry with Naomi Henderson, CEO/Co-Founder of RIVA Market Research and Training Institute
