Category: Announcements

The ICN is proud to present an affordable community coaching solution. Insights professionals facing career challenges and opportunities are lining up for peer-to-peer mini-coaching sessions led by experienced Insights Career Network volunteers, chief among them ICN Co-Founder Brian Fowler and insights industry veteran and educator Scott Worthge, who have worked in the sector and developed…

New Exclusive ICN Member Benefit: A free license to use QuestionPro for surveys Are you currently seeking a new role, transitioning careers, or looking to build your professional portfolio? We are giving away premium licenses for QuestionPro to help you master data collection, market research, and analytical skills. The Insights Career Network is pleased to offer use of the QuestionPro survey…

April 28, 7 – 9 PM Whether headed to IIEX North America or just in the area, all insights professionals are welcome to attend our 2nd annual D.C. Insights Community Gathering! Location: Stellina Pizzeria 508 K Street, 10 minutes from the IIEX North America Conference venue, by car.  Refreshments for this community event are sponsored bymktresearchguy, and Cranbrook Search Consultants.…

Join the Insights Career Network in San Francisco: Two Exclusive Events for Insights Professionals, May 13 – 14. Are you an insights professional looking to expand your network, sharpen your skills, or bridge the “experience gap” in your portfolio? Whether you are attending Learner’s Research Week in person, joining online, or staying local, the Insights…

April 1, 2026 — The Insights Career Network (ICN), the premier volunteer-led community dedicated to supporting professionals in the market research and insights industry, is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Brereton to its Board of Directors. As a working board, ICN directors are directly involved in the hands-on execution of the organization’s mission:…

Nonprofit Call to Action Insights professionals working to strengthen children’s mental health need a few volunteers in LV, LA, and Remote in April. EQ United, a community-powered movement that strengthens children’s mental health and supports family well-being through the tools developed by EQJOY, brings communities together through local and virtual EQNITE events. Your support is…

The Insights Career Network’s Executive Director Brian Fowler sat down with co-founder of EQJOY Andrew Cannon and researchers April Bell and Nicole Newton to discuss the value of volunteering your time with causes and purpose-driven organizations. Your natural research skills have value beyond insights projects. Your empathy, curiosity, and genuine interest in other people? Those…

Insights is at Risk. Will you meet the moment? The market research and insights industry is going through an unprecedented period of change right now. The rise of AI-driven technologies and ongoing societal changes are redefining the research and insights professional’s role at a pace and in ways not seen previously. ICN delivers support, training, upskilling, mentoring,…

After two decades navigating the evolution of market research—from the traditional industry hubs of New York and Los Angeles to the rise of remote consultancy—Charles Framularo reflects on the one variable that data cannot replicate: community. In this piece, Framularo traces his career path from a junior researcher at Harris Interactive to the founder of…

ICN Helps Greenbook Launch New Careers Channel Updated: January 7, 2026 Launched: August 27, 2025 In August of 2025, the Insights Career Network (ICN) announced a major collaboration with Greenbook to launch their new market research and insights career channel at Greenbook.org, which aims to help insights professionals navigate challenges in their careers. This dedicated…

ICN Releases 3rd Article on Recruiting and Hiring in Insights in Quirk’s Media Updated January 6, 2026 Originally posted July 2, 2025 In this ongoing series from the Insights Career Network (ICN) on Quirk’s Media, our researchers explore how recruiting and hiring processes are struggling to keep pace with a changing industry, creating an increasingly…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Insights Career Network Files for 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Status, Launches “ICN 2.0” to Revolutionize Career Support Amidst Industry Upheaval In filing for 501(c)(3) Status, ICN unveils a New Strategy and Governing Board to Meet Industry Urgency, featuring an All-Star Team of Leaders, including Simon Chadwick, Jamie Jurgaitis, Kahren Kersten, Kerry Hecht, and Dan…

It’s official: ICN 2.0 is here! In filing for 501(c)(3) Status, ICN unveils a New Strategy and Governing Board to Meet Industry Urgency, featuring an All-Star Team of Leaders, including Simon Chadwick, Jamie Jurgaitis, Kahren Kersten, Kerry Hecht, and Dan Fleetwood. By Kahren Kersten and Brian Fowler As 2026 approaches, the ICN Leadership Team is…

The Insights Career Network (ICN) seeks contributions of $5 or more to establish itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds will support startup costs and operational expenses, enhancing career support and training for insights professionals, especially in AI readiness. The ICN aims to create a community that aids career transitions and development.

Founded on the belief that “nets don’t have walls,” the Insights Career Network (ICN) was born from a simple but urgent realization: professional support should be inclusive, accessible, and unconditional. What began in 2021 as a volunteer-led response to the isolation of the pandemic has grown into a global community of over 3,400 members and…

NBA VP of Global Media Insights Michelle Auguste Joins Industry Leaders from Ipsos, Quirk’s Media, Greenbook, and More to Shape ICN’s Future

Community support network’s Research on Research aims to help job seekers and insight professionals navigate the 2024 employment landscape with original, unbiased research and insights activation  Insights Career Network (ICN), a community support network that helps insights and research professionals in career transitions, has just launched its 2024 Hiring Study. This research aims to uncover…

Community support network also reached 1,600 memberships and 10,000 LinkedIn followers through grassroot, volunteer-led efforts March 25, 2024 – Insights Career Network (ICN), a community support network that helps insights and research professionals in career transitions, today announced the appointment of its new committee leads:  In these newly created roles, the committee leads will take…