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Punggol East By-Election: What Factors Influenced Voters? [Infographic]

Published: February 8, 2013

In a special polling study conducted following the recent by-election in Punggol East, we found that the rising cost of living was the main factor causing voters to switch allegiance. 87% of Punggol voters who switched party vote between GE 2011 and the 2013 by-election identified current cost of living pressures as an influence on their vote, while 39% indicated that cost of living was the #1 reason that determined who they voted for. Read More »


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S’poreans more optimistic despite property price concerns

Published: December 26, 2012

With expectations that HDB and private property prices will climb in the next half year, the property Affordability Sentiment Index (ASI) of PropertyGuru’s latest Property Sentiment Survey dipped further in Q3 2012. Most respondents expressed concerns over rising COVs and prices; however, they are more optimistic with government efforts, with pessimism towards government action down 12 percent from the same period in 2011.

The study was done in collaboration with Blackbox Research, and polled around 1,000 Singaporeans. Read More »


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Smartphone Wars in Asia Data Special [Infographic]

Published: November 16, 2012

In a special release for October, we partnered with AIP Singapore to look at Asian sentiments towards smartphones in Asia, which found that nearly one in five Asians who were early iPhone buyers said the phone has failed to meet their expectations, whilst one in 3 intend to buy a smartphone in the next 12 months. Read More »


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Discovering Management Issues Through Research

Published: November 16, 2012

Blackbox Research recently carried out a comprehensive survey on key management trends in Singapore as part of SIM’s 2012 Management Monitor.

Talent management challenges emerged as a key contender for the SME sector with recruiting and retaining key talent being cited as the top challenge by management. ‘People’ were considered the most critical factor to ensuring the growth of the SME sector.

Despite significant investments into the SME sector, nearly 1 in 2 were not of the opinion that productivity needs to be enhanced, contrary to the government stand. Furthermore, about half think that the Government needs to do more to help the SME sector. Read More »


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Blackbox launches Perception Analyzer® in Singapore

Published: November 8, 2012

Perception Analyzer dialBlackbox is pleased to announce that it is the first research agency in South-East Asia to offer clients instant response technology through its acquisition of the Perception Analyzer (PA).

PA is the most popular instant response system used in the US and is widely used by polling organizations and major media during the current US presidential election campaign. Read More »


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You know anot? Financial Accountability & Religious Organizations [Infographic]

Published: September 16, 2012

In August, Singaporeans were paying an overwhelming amount of attention to the City Harvest Church saga. Following the arrest of the City Harvest Church leaders for misuse of church funds, our study finds half of the population still visits their religious facilities at least on an occasional basis, and most are now more wary about how religious organizations spend their donations. Read More »


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You know anot? How Singaporeans Find Love [Infographic]

Published: August 24, 2012

In a special release for July, we partnered with Facebook dating app Go Break The Ice to investigate Singaporeans’ attitudes towards online dating. GBTI is based on the premise that you are most likely to meet your life partner via a friend or family member’s recommendation. Our study came to the same conclusions regarding Singaporean attitudes. Read More »


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Punggol East By-Election: What Factors Influenced Voters? [Infographic]

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In a special polling study conducted following the recent by-election in Punggol East, we found that the rising cost of living was the main factor causing voters to switch allegiance. 87% of Punggol voters who switched party vote between GE 2011 and the 2013 by-election identified current cost of living pressures as an influence on their vote, while 39% indicated that cost of living was the #1 reason that determined who they voted for.

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Smartphone Wars in Asia Data Special [Infographic]

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In a special release for October, we partnered with AIP Singapore to look at Asian sentiments towards smartphones in Asia, which found that nearly one in five Asians who were early iPhone buyers said the phone has failed to meet their expectations, whilst one in 3 intend to buy a smartphone in the next 12 months.

Read the full article  |  Leave a comment

News & Updates

S’poreans more optimistic despite property price concerns

PropertyGuru

With expectations that HDB and private property prices will climb in the next half year, the property Affordability Sentiment Index (ASI) of PropertyGuru’s latest Property Sentiment Survey dipped further in Q3 2012. Most respondents expressed concerns over rising COVs and prices; however, they are more optimistic with government efforts, with pessimism towards government action down 12 percent from the same period in 2011.

The study was done in collaboration with Blackbox Research, and polled around 1,000 Singaporeans.

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