Insights Career Network News
The Community for Research and Insights Professionals
in career transition and for those who want to help them.
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ICN D.C. Insights Pizza Party
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.…
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Partner26
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,…
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ICN 2.0
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…
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Insights Connections During Research Week
Join the Insights Career Network in San Francisco: Two Exclusive Events for Insights Professionals 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 Career Network (ICN) is…
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Michael Brereton Joins the ICN Board
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:…
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EQ UNITED April
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…
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Networking for a cause
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…
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ICN Colorado Report: Jan 2026
Sometimes we need to see a bigger world, like the one provided by our LinkedIn feed, but with RTO being de rigueur, we need to get to know the people in our neighborhood. We’re continuing to try new things to bring the people in our profession closer together this year as we transition to becoming…
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ICN Texas Report: Jan 2026
Sometimes we need to see a bigger world, like the one provided by our LinkedIn feed, but with RTO being de rigueur, we need to get to know the people in our neighborhood. We’re continuing to try new things to bring the people in our profession closer together this year as we transition to becoming…
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ICN Chicagoland Report: Jan 2026
Sometimes we need to see a bigger world, like the one provided by our LinkedIn feed, but with RTO being de rigueur, we need to get to know the people in our neighborhood. We’re continuing to try new things to bring the people in our profession closer together this year as we transition to becoming…
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ICN Georgia Report: Jan 2026
Sometimes we need to see a bigger world, like the one provided by our LinkedIn feed, but with RTO being de rigueur, we need to get to know the people in our neighborhood. We’re continuing to try new things to bring the people in our profession closer together this year as we transition to becoming…
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ICN California Report: Jan 2026
Sometimes we need to see a bigger world, like the one provided by our LinkedIn feed, but with RTO being de rigueur, we need to get to know the people in our neighborhood. We’re continuing to try new things to bring the people in our profession closer together this year as we transition to becoming…
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ICN community members connect at QRCA
Thank you to the QRCA for providing the ICN with the opportunity to set up camp with our mobile insights career center for their 2026 annual conference. However welcoming the host or the environment, conferences can be overwhelming and often intimidating. The mobile insights career center is operated by volunteers from the insights community with…
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How to Host and Run an ICN Event
The Insights Career Network thrives because of people like you—the connectors and community-builders who recognize that career transitions shouldn’t be a solo journey. That means we have GOT to see each other more often. No, really. By hosting a local event, you are providing the “social glue” our insights community needs right now. You understand…
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ICN Perspectives Denver
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…
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ICN Supports EQ United
Volunteer Information Info meeting set for 1/21/2026 ICN is proud to continue our partnership with EQJOY on an exciting new initiative, EQ United — a grassroots movement designed to strengthen children’s mental health across the U.S. Building on the research ICN has supported in collaboration with The Art and Science of Joy, EQ United will also help communities…
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ICN on Greenbook
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…
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ICN on Quirks
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…
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ICN501c3
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…
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shortshows
Smaller Insights Conferences for the ROI Win Planning your 2026 insights conference travel budget? In-person educational events with shorter durations, like regional conferences and those hosted by universities, have lower ticket prices, limited travel requirements, and shorter durations, a perfect mix for teams and professionals (employed or not) who are short on time, budget, and…
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About the ICN
The Insights Career Network (ICN) is a professional support community of marketing, consumer, user, and business research professionals who volunteer their tools, experience, and networks to help each other develop their careers. The community helps research professionals during career transitions and when they need to prepare for the job search by developing new job-hunting skills, expanding their network, and taking ownership of their candidacy for any insights job.