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Research Studies

2009	Healthcare coverage and reform (PDF) With healthcare reform at center stage in Washington, the media and our homes, Campos Inc decided to explore what's important to our region on this subject and in this debate.
2009	Holiday spending and planning (PDF) Many Americans faced economic challenges and hardship over 2009 and, in turn, spending habits changed. Campos Inc examined the effects of the prolonged economic downturn on regional consumers’ holiday planning and spending and compared the results to a similar study conducted in December 2008 as the recession was beginning to take its hold.
2009	G-20 Pittsburgh Summit awareness and perceptions (PDF) Leading up to The Group of Twenty's (G-20) second meeting of 2009 on September 24 & 25, with the city of Pittsburgh as host of the prestigious event, Campos Inc gauged awareness and perceptions about The Pittsburgh Summit, as it’s known, from the advantages of the global spotlight and increased revenue for the city to logistical issues that may arise for residents and more.
2009	Social networking in the Greater Pittsburgh area (PDF) Campos Inc set out to determine the importance and relevance of social networking sites in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We asked respondents their current social network usage including: which sites are being used, which sites are the most popular, what are the reasons for using these sites, and how frequently they are checked/updated. We also asked respondents for their feedback on how Campos Inc could best utilize social networking sites in order to better communicate with our Voice of the Region panel members.
2008	Holiday spending and planning 2008 (PDF) In the past few months, the United States has faced many economic hardships, and as a result, many Americans are feeling the pinch on their wallets around the holiday season. Using our results from the 2007 Holiday Spending study, Campos Inc has set out to determine if buying habits and holiday plans have changed as a result of the troubled economy.
2008	Pittsburgh region environmental study (PDF) Campos Inc set out to determine the effect of the Greater Pittsburgh Region on our environment. We asked respondents to identify their personal views on the current state of the environment, as well as the future of the environment. We also asked respondents to determine if they have implemented any lifestyle changes in order to protect the environment, as well as which factors have influenced their decision to live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
2008	High fuel costs: Perceptions and effect on consumer behavior (PDF) Between 1998 and 2005, a seven-year period, the price of crude oil surged from $10/barrel to well above $55/barrel, representing a five-fold increase; between 2005 and 2008, a three-year period, it rose to a record-setting $139 a barrel, and the sometimes-daily price hikes aren’t over yet.
2008	Pittsburgh 250 awareness and perceptions (PDF) Pittsburgh will celebrate its 250th anniversary this year. Events and activities are being planned by the Pittsburgh 250 Commission to interest and engage residents, as well as garner support from businesses in the region. Campos Inc has designed this survey to assess respondent awareness of, support and involvement in the anniversary activities, and their impression of its impact on the region.
2007	Holiday spending and planning 2007 (PDF) What Western Pennsylvanians are doing, spending, and enjoying this holiday season.
2007	Product launch: Before the roadmap, are we on the right road? (PDF) The Business Marketing Association's Product Launch Workshop on May 17, 2007 provided guidelines on introducing a new product or service. This presentation makes a case for listening to your customers via unbiased market research as a critical first step in planning a product launch.
2007	Outdoor recreation in Western Pennsylvania (PDF) Busy lifestyles, a lack of outdoor experience and other reasons have caused many western Pennsylvanians to not take advantage of the region’s outdoor recreation opportunities. To fully understand this issue, Campos Inc partnered with Sustainable Pittsburgh and several outdoor recreation organizations to ask western Pennsylvanians what they think about outdoor recreation, how often are they involved in outdoor recreation activities, and how they can become more comfortable getting outdoors.