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Women in Research (WIRe) Adds Naomi Grewal, Ph.D. to Global Advisory Board

March 11, 2026

Women in Research (WIRe), a global nonprofit advancing diversity and inclusion across the full spectrum of research disciplines — including market research, CX, UX, data science, and analytics — today announced the appointment of Naomi Grewal, Ph.D., Director of Research, Marketplaces at LinkedIn, to its Advisory Board.

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Three New Advisory Board Members in 2026

February 4, 2026

Women in Research (WIRe) announced the appointment of three distinguished industry leaders to its Advisory Board: Anne Brown; Eileen Campbell; and Liz Granahan, Co-founder of Sync Research Group.

Women in Research presents Dana Keilman, Anne Brown with ninth-annual WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award

November 6, 2025

Women in Research (WIRe), a global non-profit organization that champions diversity in the marketing research industry, has announced the winners of their ninth-annual WIRe MRX Diversity Champion award.

Women in Research Announces 2025 WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award Shortlist

October 1, 2025

Women in Research has announced a shortlist of nominees for this year's MRX Diversity Champion award—presented in partnership with ESOMAR and FUEL + The Focus Room...

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Four New Advisory Board Members in 2025

February 13, 2025

Women in Research has added four new members to its Advisory Board: Mario Carrasco (Thinknow); Michelle Gansle (McDonald’s); Anita Rao Kapur (former LinkedIn); and Lisa Wilding-Brown (InnovateMR + IvyExec).

Women in Research announces leadership reorganization for 2025

January 28, 2025

Strategic changes set the stage for WIRe’s continued global expansion

Women in Research presents Jamila Watson, Ana Maria Santos with eighth-annual WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award

September 19, 2024

Global Non-Profit announces winners of award honoring those making a positive change in the field of Diversity and Inclusion in Market Research at Insight's Association's CRC

Women in Research Announces 2024 WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award Shortlist

August 1, 2024

The award recognizes those making a positive difference in others’ lives and our industry through their significant contributions in the arena of diversity. This year Women in Research received more than 50 entries nominating a total of 30 market research and insights professionals.

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Four New Advisory Board Members in 2024

March 11, 2024

Global Non-Profit Welcomes Key Industry Thought Leaders from Meta, System1 Group, Unilever, and Reckitt to Their Advisory Board

Full Circle Research Announces “1-For-1” Professional Development Giving Program with Women in Research

March 8, 2024

US-based Online Data Provider Full Circle Research partners with Non-Profit Organization to Deliver Professional Development Resources

Women in Research presents Abigail Hutchings-Pates, Mario Carrasco with WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award

November 3, 2023

Winners announced at Insights Association’s Corporate Researchers Conference in Chicago

Women in Research Announces WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award Nominees

September 8, 2023

Winners will be announced at Insights Association’s Corporate Researchers Conference in Chicago this November

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Four New Advisory Board Members in 2023

February 21, 2023

Women in Research (WIRe) has added four new members to its 2023 advisory board: Jo Brockhurst (Client Engagement Director, Kantar); Shazia Ginai (Chief Growth Officer, Catalyx); Damon Jones (VP, Community and Culture/Telephone Operations at Burke, Inc.); and Cherie Leonard (Head of North America Insights, Colgate-Palmolive).

Women in Research presents Bianca Pryor, Laarni Paras with WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award

October 27, 2022

Women in Research (WIRe), in partnership with FUEL, Focus Room, and Insights Association, announce winners of diversity-focused award at CRC in New York

WIRe Releases Results From 2022 Study: Gender & Career Advancement in the Research Industry

September 30, 2022

Women in Research releases third wave of study that examines the impact of industry equality initiatives

WIRe announces shortlist for 2022 MRX Diversity Champion award

September 2, 2022

September 2 2022— LOS ANGELES, CA — Women in Research (WIRe) has announced a shortlist of nominees for this year's MRX Diversity Champion award, presented in partnership with the Insights Association and FUEL + Focus Room.

Our response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade and the path forward

June 30, 2022

Regardless of your personal beliefs, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe vs. Wade means a loss of fundamental human rights for women and other people who may experience pregnancy—and will have a profound impact on their overall health, educational opportunities, career advancement, earning power, and ability to build wealth.

WIRe welcomes new Community Engagement Specialist, Gabriella Gugliotta

March 1, 2022

Women in Research expanded their leadership team, adding new Community Engagement Specialist Gabriella Gugliotta in March 2022. Gabriella will assist with maintaining WIRe’s online social presence and outreach to the community.

Women in Research presents Catherine Yuile, Theo Francis with WIRe Market Research Diversity Champion Award

October 20, 2021

Winners presented with awards at Insights Association’s Corporate Researchers Conference today

WIRe announces shortlist for 2021 MRX Diversity Champion award

September 15, 2021

Women in Research (WIRe) has announced a shortlist of nominees for this year's MRX Diversity Champion award, presented in partnership with the Insights Association and FUEL.

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Three New Advisory Board Members

February 11, 2021

February 10, 2020 — Los Angeles, CA — Women in Research (WIRe), a global non-profit organization that champions diversity in the marketing research industry, has added three new members to its 2021 advisory board: Danielle Todd, Insights Director at Relish Research; Roddy Knowles, VP of Research at Feedback Loop; and Sima Vasa, Senior Advisor at Oberon Securities.

WIRe presents Damon Jones, Rebecca Vega with MRX Diversity Champion Award at CRC

October 27, 2020

27 October 2020 — Los Angeles, CA — Women in Research (WIRe) joined forces with the Insights Association and Echo Market Research to award the fourth annual iteration of their MRX Diversity Champion award during Corporate Researchers Conference (CRC), this year taking place online. This year’s Gold winner is Damon Jones, VP Telephone Operations at Burke, and the Silver award went to Rebecca Vega, Customer Business Manager for Ulta at Unilever.

Women in Research, Insights Association Relaunch MRX Diversity Champion Award

August 3, 2020

Industry organizations band together to highlight and celebrate individuals making significant strides toward inclusion in the Market Research Industry

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Three New Advisory Board Members

April 15, 2020

APRIL 15 2020 — Los Angeles, CA — Women in Research (WIRe), a global non-profit organization that champions diversity in the marketing research industry, has added three new members to its 2020 advisory board: Babita Earle, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Zappi; Dyna Boen, previously COO of Survata; Lynnette Cooke, Global CEO, Health Division at Kantar. All will serve an essential role in guiding WIRe’s global presence as well as the non-profit’s organizational and programming strategy...

WIRe presents MRX Diversity Champion Award to Sophia Papadopoulos, Lindsey Brinkworth, Jess Mons at The Market Research Event

November 6, 2019

6 November 2019—Las Vegas, NV — Women in Research (WIRe) celebrated their third annual presentation of the WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award at The Market Research Event (TMRE), recognizing Sophia Papadopoulos, Business Analyst at Kantar, as the first-place Gold award winner and Lindsey Brinkworth and Jess Mons, Research Analyst and Director of Business Intelligence at dscout, as the Silver award winners.

ESOMAR Foundation, Women In Research, and Unilever Fund Scholarship in Sri Lanka

October 8, 2019

8 October 2019 – Amsterdam, NL – The ESOMAR Foundation—a charitable organization representing the market research industry—in cooperation with global non-profit Women in Research (WIRe) and Unilever, recently funded a scholarship benefiting a female student entering into a market research-related field of study in Sri Lanka.

Opinium Research named Women in Research’s Best Place to Work in MRX

September 10, 2019

Bend, Oregon, 10th September — Women in Research (WIRe) has announced the winner of the Best Places to Work award, naming Opinium Research in first place and acknowledging Breaking Blue as runner-up.

P2Sample Releases New Study in partnership with Women in Research: “Women in Executives in Market Research”

September 5, 2019

September 5, 2019 — ATLANTA, GA — P2Sample has teamed up with Women in Research (WIRe)to release a new white paper called “Women Executives in Market Research.” Authored by Jonathan J.D. Deitch, PhD, Chief Revenue Officer of P2Sample, the new paper evaluates the market research industry’s percentage of women in executive leadership roles and offers actionable solutions toward more equitable and representative industry leadership.

Women in Research announces shortlist for Best Places to Work Award 2019

July 16, 2019

July 16 2019 — LOS ANGELES, CA — Women in Research (WIRe) has announced a shortlist of 22 companies in the running for the WIRe Best Places to Work Award. The award aims to celebrate and raise awareness for companies doing their utmost to promote diversity and the wellbeing of their female employees.

May 2nd to be Recognized as International MR Day

May 2, 2019

Imagine a world without data.... In 2018, the Turkish association started an initiative introducing 2 May as international MR day. Now, under current ESOMAR President Joaquim Bretcha, our association partners at ESOMAR have decided to celebrate international MR day on a larger scale.

Women in Research (WIRe) Announces Four New Advisory Board Members

January 15, 2019

Global insights leaders from P2 Sample, Market Cube, Harvest Insights, and Coca-Cola WEBU join board of worldwide nonprofit organization JANUARY 15 2019—Los Angeles, CA—Women in Research (WIRe), a global non-profit organization that champions diversity in the marketing research industry, has added four new members to its 2019 advisory board:

ESOMAR Foundation, Women In Research, and Unilever Fund Scholarship in Guatemala

December 11, 2018

11 DECEMBER 2018 – Amsterdam, NL– The ESOMAR Foundation—a charitable organization representing the market research industry—in cooperation with global non-profit Women in Research (WIRe) and Unilever, recently funded a scholarship benefiting a female student entering into an market research related field of study in Guatemala. The scholarship has been awarded to recipient Maria Paola Loy Vilagran, who will be pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on Market Research, at Universidad Rafael Landivar.

WIRe presents MRX Diversity Champion Award to Babita Earle, JD Deitch at The Market Research Event

October 16, 2018

Women in Research (WIRe) celebrated their second annual presentation of the WIRe MRX Diversity Champion Award at The Market Research Event (TMRE), recognizing Babita Earle, Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ZappiStore, as the first-place Gold award winner and JD Deitch, Chief Revenue Officer at P2Sample, as the Silver award winner.

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