LATEST CENSUS RELEASE SHOWS CANADIAN WOMEN MORE EDUCATED THAN EVER
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| Nov 29, 2017
In a nation of rising educational achievement, Canadian women are now more educated than Canadian men for the first time in history.
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CENSUS REVEALS AN INCREASING CULTURALLY DIVERSE POPULATION
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| Oct 25, 2017
Release covers three topics: immigration and cultural diversity, aboriginal peoples and housing.
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CENSUS REVEALS INCOMES INCREASING OVERALL, BUT LITTLE CHANGE FOR LOW-INCOME POPULATION
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| Sep 13, 2017
The fourth wave of data from the 2016 Census was released this morning, covering income of individuals, families and households.
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Latest Census Release Reveals Canada’s Increasing Family and Linguistic Diversity
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| Aug 02, 2017
Canadian life is diversifying, with non-traditional forms of families and households growing along with the variety of languages spoken.
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Canada Is Home to More Seniors than Children
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| May 03, 2017
The second wave of data from the 2016 Census was released this morning, covering the age-sex distribution of Canada’s population, dwelling types and the makeup of those living in group housing.
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First Data from the 2016 Census
by
Dr. Doug Norris
| Feb 08, 2017
By Dr. Doug Norris
Large urban areas grow but smaller urban and rural areas see declines
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Hunting Millennials: The Exotic Ice Cream Episode
by
Andrea Longman
| Jan 31, 2017
Today’s 16- to 35-year-old consumers are hot commodities that both retailers and manufacturers are eager to convert into shoppers and buyers.
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Taking Lifetime Value to a New Level
by
Vito De Filippis
| Jan 16, 2017
By layering a geodemographic segmentation system like PRIZM5 into a traditional LTV analysis, marketers can gain further understanding into Lifetime Value scores.
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Canada: Diversity within Diversity
by
Hassan Amarsi
| Nov 23, 2016
Canada is a land of cultural diversity with a multitude of visible minority groups
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Canadian Bacon Lovers: A Rasher of Insights
by
Peter Miron
| Sep 27, 2016
We took a moment to reflect upon the joy that is brought to our lives by one peculiar love: bacon.
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The Buzz on the Cell Phone Market
by
Amanda Manning and Stanley Su
| Aug 16, 2016
There is plenty of information available to help us understand how much Canadians are spending on their cellular services and what drives the current mobile market.
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BEYOND “MONEYBALL”: ANALYTICS REVEALS WHO CHEERS FOR WHICH SPORTS
by
Jim Green
| Jun 22, 2016
Has there been a significant shift in both the makeup and preference of each sport’s audience? If so, how do their traditional and current audiences differ?
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OMNI-CHANNEL MARKETING: NOT YOUR FATHER'S CUSTOMER JOURNEY
by
Vito Di Filippis
| Jun 10, 2016
Read how two very different purchase paths lead to the very same destination.
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AVOIDING GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT: THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA QUALITY—PART 3
by
Sean Howard
| May 03, 2016
In the third installment of our series on data quality, we turn our attention to the third component: quality control.
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WHY MARKETERS SHOULD SUPPORT THE 2016 CENSUS
by
Jan Kestle
| May 02, 2016
Learn why you should support the Census—and encourage everyone you know to support it as well.
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USING DATA TO FILL RETAIL VACANCIES
by
Emily Anderson
| Apr 25, 2016
Both the retail and real estate industries are rapidly transforming as technology gives consumers more options for making and researching purchases.
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AVOIDING GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT: THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA QUALITY - PART 2
by
Sean Howard
| Apr 13, 2016
In this post, we turn to the role of methodology in creating quality data and the factors that go into selecting the right methodology.
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AVOIDING GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT: THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA QUALITY - PART 1
by
Sean Howard
| Apr 01, 2016
The single most important ingredient to effective analytics is quality data.
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THE DIVERSITY OF MILLENNIALS
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Feb 29, 2016
To better understand and describe the diversity of Millennials, it’s useful to consult Environics Analytics’ segmentation system PRIZM5, which classifies Canadians into 68 distinct lifestyle types.
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DOES THE 21ST CENTURY BELONG TO WOMEN?
by
Joshua Levi
| Jan 28, 2016
I’ve come to the belief that the 21st century will belong to Millennial women. Here's why.
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MILLENNIALS: THE GENERATION DU JOUR
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jan 22, 2016
Today, virtually any discussion about marketing will eventually end up mentioning Millennials.
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IT'S RRSP SEASON. DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR INVESTORS ARE?
by
Sean Moloney
| Jan 18, 2016
For the Canadian financial services industry, the new year brings new marketing opportunities in the form of the RRSP season.
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What's For Dinner?
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Dec 21, 2015
’Tis the holiday season, when Canadians are grateful for elastic waistbands and the forgiving coverage of today’s trendy tunics.
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A PERSPECTIVE ON HOUSEHOLD DEBT IN CANADA
by
Peter Miron
| Dec 18, 2015
With the recently announced interest rate hike south of the border, many Canadians may be wondering...
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ELVES AND REINDEER
by
Andrea Longman
| Dec 17, 2015
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and—for Client Advocates like me who love telling a story with data—the opportunity to imagine the lifestyle of a segment that includes the North Pole.
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DRIVERS OF POLITICAL CHANGE: A SEGMENT ANALYSIS
by
Rupen Seoni
| Dec 15, 2015
There’s one question on the minds of many Canadians after the October 19 federal election: “Which voters drove the change in voting patterns that gave the Liberal Party a majority?”
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ZANE PATEL
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Nov 12, 2015
From T-Ball to T-Plots
When Zane Patel was a kid, flipping through the daily newspaper was a routine part of his mornings.
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UNCOVERING SOCIAL VALUES IN THE BUYING DECISION PROCESS
by
Mohad Ali
| Oct 31, 2015
Most marketers would agree that it’s an exciting time to work in this field. Adopting a data-centric view has given us the ability to find answers...
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WHAT'S IN OUR CUPS?
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Oct 31, 2015
September 29 is International Coffee Day—that one day of the year when coffee-loving Canadians shouldn’t feel guilty about ordering their extra large, extra bold jolt of java.
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Oct 07, 2015
After 22 years, the Toronto Blue Jays have finally done it...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: COLLEEN MIDDLETON
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Oct 06, 2015
Go ahead and try to beat Colleen Middleton in a Sudoku showdown. You probably won’t.
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SENIORS OUTNUMBER CHILDREN FOR THE FIRST TIME
by
Doug Norris, Ph. D.
| Sep 30, 2015
There’s big news in the demographic world: Statistics Canada has reported that, for the first time, the nation is home to more seniors than children.
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THE MAKEUP OF CANADIANS’ MAKEUP
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Sep 17, 2015
Although social media platforms across North America are trending with #NoMakeupSelfies posted by celebrities and everyday women alike, makeup is still a prominent component of women’s beauty regimens...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: JOSH LEVI
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jul 22, 2015
How Persistence—and Analytics—Pay Off
After work, most employees at Environics Analytics (EA) head home to relax...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: STEPHANIE MCISAAC
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| Jun 19, 2015
“Pursuing Perfection On and Off the Ice”For Stephanie McIsaac, skating has always been as effortless as breathing...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: CASEY PRICE
by
Jemicah Marasigan
| May 22, 2015
“A Consultant in the Driver’s Seat”
Ask Casey Price about his proudest moments, and he’ll tell you about beating famed race car drivers Paul Tracy and Scott Goodyear at go-karting.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: RYAN LEE
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Mar 26, 2015
Even in an office filled with tech geeks, Ryan Lee’s obsession with technology amazes colleagues..
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RENOVATION NATION
by
Nicole Wright
| Feb 25, 2015
It’s that time of year when lofty New Year’s Resolutions to curb our diets and save money begin to lose their luster...
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WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING AT ENVIRONICS ANALYTICS
by
Jennifer Robins
| Jan 29, 2015
The countdown is on: 190 days, 23 hours, 34 minutes and 14 seconds until I (finally!) get married.
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HOW DO WE AVOID TROLLING TROLLS?
by
Jack DePoe
| Dec 15, 2014
The question arises after reading an interesting, albeit somewhat gloomy....
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TIS THE SEASON FOR ENTERTAINING
by
Nicole Wright
| Dec 09, 2014
It sneaks up on us like tax time – the holiday season. And here in Canada, the signs are everywhere. Suddenly...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MOHAD ALI
by
Nicole Wright
| Nov 19, 2014
Super Client Advocate Hero
According to Mohad Ali, you can learn a lot about life from comic books
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: KEVIN HOPKINS
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Oct 29, 2014
Mapping His Own Journey
Kevin Hopkins always had a peculiar fondness for maps...
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CHARITABLE CANADIANS
by
Jacky Li
| Oct 27, 2014
There is a general perception that Canadians are generous, community-oriented people. With the power of our various data products to profile consumer behaviour and values, we decided to take a closer look at how charitable Canadians really are.
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A PAWS-ITIVE PERSPECTIVE
by
Nicole Wright
| Oct 15, 2014
Gone are the days when an evolutionary line separated human beings from pets. The domestication of animals..
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WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES IN CANADA FOR RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATES?
by
Martin Emslie
| Oct 07, 2014
As an intern with Environics Analytics and a recent university graduate, I have a special interest...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MORAN FRIEDMAN
by
Nicole Wright
| Oct 03, 2014
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CHECKOUT: HOW THE GENERATIONS PREFER TO SHOP
by
Vito De Filippis and Mark Lebovits
| Sep 22, 2014
As members of the Environics Analytics practice team that serves retail and real estate clients, we get a first-hand peek into emerging trends in the industry...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: DAVE DANIELS
by
Jack DePoe
| Sep 12, 2014
Dave Daniels admits to being fascinated by the “numbers game.”
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ANDREA LONGMAN
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Sep 05, 2014
A chance encounter at a wedding in 2011 brought Andrea Longman to Environics Analytics.
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN...
by
Nicole Wright
| Sep 02, 2014
Just can’t wait to get on the road again? Willie Nelson may croon about the liberating aspects of a roadtrip...
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ON BOCCE, BURGERS AND BUBBLES
by
Nicole Wright
| Aug 27, 2014
On a crisp sunny August morning, a group of Environics Analytics employees met at the Centre for Mental Health and Addiction...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: AMANDA MANNING
by
Nicole Wright
| Aug 22, 2014
During a particularly complicated project for a client in the financial, insurance...
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SUMMER IN THE DARK
by
Nicole Wright
| Aug 22, 2014
Summer is the season of the movie blockbuster, but this year’s big-budget flicks are playing...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: DOUG NORRIS
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jul 28, 2014
The reporters began shuffling into the conference room at Statistics Canada’s...
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“Don’t Call Us Seniors”: The Baby Boomers at 65
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jul 23, 2014
For six decades, the large Baby Boom generation has had a profound impact on Canadian society...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: JASON DUNKEL
by
Jack DePoe
| Jul 21, 2014
At just 27 years old, Jason Dunkel has already visited more than 25 countries ...
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HACKATHONS – FACTORIES OF BIG (DATA) IDEAS
by
Ernest Yim
| Jul 15, 2014
As a third-year computer engineering student at the University of Toronto, I have experienced my fair share of hackathons.
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SUMMER’S HERE, BUT SOME ARE NOT
by
Nicole Wright
| Jul 11, 2014
With the weather finally warming after the deep freeze of the Polar Vortex, it’s safe to say that summer is...
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THE POWER OF SEGMENTATION - PART 2
by
Rupen Seoni
| Jul 09, 2014
I talked about the changing dynamic of the utilities sector in Canada and how data-driven analytics...
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ENERGY EFFICIENT NEIGHBOURHOODS IN YOUR CITY
by
Environics Analytics
| Jul 09, 2014
We have highlighted one neighbourhood in each of ten different major cities in Canada
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“WE HAVE TO STOP CALLING OUR CUSTOMERS ‘METERS’.”
by
Rupen Seoni
| Jul 04, 2014
This quote from a utility client usually induces a chuckle
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SIMON WOOD
by
Nicole Wright
| Jun 23, 2014
Growing up in Badsworth, West Yorkshire, UK, and Oakville, Ontario, Simon ..
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VISUALIZING BETTER MARKETING: ADDING VISUALIZATION TO YOUR ANALYTICAL TOOL KIT
by
Mark Harrison
| Jun 13, 2014
In a world of Big Data and increasing complexity, it’s gratifying to see data visualization technology evolve..
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EA ON TOUR: THE SHOW MUST GO ON . . . AND ON
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jun 10, 2014
By the fourth day, I’d forgotten what city we were in. And I wasn’t alone in my befuddlement...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: EMILY ANDERSON
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jun 09, 2014
In just five years with Environics Analytics, Emily Anderson has racked up...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: NIGEL PLEASANTS
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Apr 29, 2014
As a teenager, Nigel Pleasants wanted to be England’s answer to Bob Dylan...
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL . . . IN BASEBALL AS IN LIFE
by
Uschi Erne
| Mar 31, 2014
At the end of the day, a win is a win—and winning leads to the post-season and more exciting games..
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MARTIN MAK
by
Nicole Wright
| Mar 21, 2014
Martin Mak came to be a statistician not by choosing a profession, but by picking out his best skill...
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WHERE ARE YOU SPRING?
by
Andrea Longman
| Mar 18, 2014
The winter of 2013-2014 has officially overstayed its welcome. The weathercasters developed new lingo to describe the bitter...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: RUPEN SEONI
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Mar 03, 2014
What launched Rupen Seoni’s career wasn’t a big break, but a kind word...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MARGARITA IZUYMSKA
by
Nicole Wright
| Feb 18, 2014
On first meeting her, Margarita Izuymska may remind you of an elegant, long-stemmed rose..
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VALENTINE DAY’S SPECIAL: LOOKING FOR LOVE? FOLLOW THE MAPS
by
Andrea Longman
| Feb 12, 2014
I have a friend—let’s call him Stephen—who recently moved from Waterloo to downtown ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SUSAN OLIVER
by
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| Feb 07, 2014
Susan Oliver is a self-described people-person, a made-to-order temperament in her position as ...
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SUPER BOWL 2014 – IN HINDSIGHT
by
Dave Daniels
| Feb 05, 2014
We never imagined the first play of Super Bowl XLVIII (48 for those not born when the Roman Empire was at its height) ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: GREG SCHREIBER
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jan 28, 2014
At first glance, Greg Schreiber doesn’t seem like a wild and crazy guy. He speaks ....
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SEAN BOURQUE
by
Nicole Wright
| Jan 17, 2014
Few can claim they were named for someone famous, but Sean Bourque can make that assertion...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: TONY LEA
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jan 09, 2014
Anthony C. Lea, Ph.D., is a pioneering geodemographer and a world-renowned leader in geographically...
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SETTLING IN
by
Nicole Wright
| Dec 18, 2013
Former Generation5 employees are not immune to change; in fact, we’ve become expert at it...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: JESSICA MOORE
by
Jack DePoe
| Dec 10, 2013
Jessica Moore is a country girl at heart—except when she’s in the city...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: PETER BAKER
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Nov 28, 2013
Peter Baker is a born salesman. At age 7, he was selling bushels of apples door-to-door for his Boy Scout troop...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: VITO DE FILLIPPIS
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Nov 18, 2013
The first thing you notice about Vito De Filippis is his hat. “Actually, it’s a stout,” he corrects you...
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NEVER A DULL MOMENT
by
Jan Kestle
| Nov 15, 2013
It began with Environics Analytics finalizing the acquisition of a respected competitor, Generation5...
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A BLOG TO REMEMBER...
by
Tom Montpool
| Nov 07, 2013
Environics Analytics is in the business of making data useful – whether it’s providing clients with our data in useful formats ...
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THE REAL STAR AT ENVIRONICS ANALYTICS: OUR GEEK
by
Jason Dunkel
| Oct 22, 2013
At Environics Analytics we pride ourselves on having some of the top statisticians, modellers...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MICHELINE KUEPFER
by
Jack DePoe
| Oct 22, 2013
“From Soccer Fields to Wine Country”
Micheline Kuepfer could be considered something of a super-mom...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ROSA RUMEO
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Oct 22, 2013
“Doing Well by Doing Good”
Rosa Rumeo wants to make a difference. Passionate about health and nutrition...
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SOME THOUGHTS ON DESIGN
by
Gary J. Wood
| Oct 01, 2013
When people ask me what I do, I often tell them I’m a software designer. A software designer...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: CLAIRE PLAXTON
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Sep 25, 2013
Born near London, England, raised in Toronto and educated in Raleigh, North Carolina...
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Income and Housing: Final Results from the 2011 National Household Survey
by
Dr. Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Sep 11, 2013
When I think about sports fans, I tend to think about individuals who are complete fanatics..
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LEGALIZE IT: CANADIANS WHO SUPPORT LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
by
Vito Di Filippis
| Sep 03, 2013
There has been a lot of buzz in the news recently regarding the legalization of marijuana...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MARK KAMINSKI
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Aug 29, 2013
Mark Kaminski was a computer geek long before computer geeks were cool..
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MAURICIO VASQUEZ
by
Jack DePoe
| Jul 26, 2013
Mauricio Vasquez always strives to make a good first impression. As the Fulfillment and Client Services ...
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A DIFFERENT SHADE OF "SAFE": A GUIDE TO SEGREGATED FUNDS IN WEALTHSCAPES
by
Peter Miron
| Jul 24, 2013
As part of our continued upgrading of our data products, we added a number of enhancements...
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A Half Century of Change in Canada’s Labour Force
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jun 26, 2013
How times have changed, particularly when it comes to Canada’s labour force. New findings...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: TONY BURSEY
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jun 14, 2013
Every morning, Tony Bursey takes his life into his hands just to get to work...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: DONNA LYLE
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jun 07, 2013
Donna Lyle is one of the reasons the staff at Environics Analytics can ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: DENVER REDMAN
by
Michael J. Weiss
| May 14, 2013
Helping clients understand what their customers want is Denver Redman’s...
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THE QUALITY OF THE NHS RELEASE – A Q&A WITH JAN KESTLE
by
Jan Kestle
| May 14, 2013
Q1: The first results are now out from the National Household Survey. When the methodology...
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Canada’s Increasing Cultural Diversity
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| May 14, 2013
The first results from the new 2011 National Household Survey, which replaced the Census long form...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ANDREW KOMAROMY
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Apr 18, 2013
“Fusing
Old Country Traditions and New Century Skills”
Three times a week, Andrew Komaromy dons dancing shoes...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: USCHI ERNE
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Apr 15, 2013
Born in Toronto, Uschi was raised in a household of what she calls “struggling artists”: Her Swiss...
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TECHNOLOGY AMONG THE MIDDLES
by
Jim Green
| Mar 26, 2013
I am, as the expression has it, a man of a certain age. I grew up in the 60s and 70s ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: HUGH HIBBERT
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Mar 01, 2013
In every life, there are turning points. Hugh Hibbert remembers the moment ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: LEFTY PAPACHRISTOFOROU
by
Jack DePoe
| Feb 11, 2013
Lefty Papachristoforou likes to do things his way. This week, he’s celebrating ...
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GOT THE BLUES?
by
Emily Anderson
| Jan 25, 2013
If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through not only the Apocalypse of December 2012..
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MARK LEBOVITS
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jan 24, 2013
As a company that specializes in consumer segmentation, Environics Analytics...
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THE SQUARE MATRIX: THE ADJUSTED CENSUS
by
Sandra Albanese
| Jan 21, 2013
Since the various releases of the 2011 Census, my main task at Environics Analytics (EA) ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: STAN IVANKOVIC
by
Jack DePoe
| Dec 24, 2012
If a perpetual motion machine exists, it probably looks a lot like Stan Ivankovic. ..
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ANYKA CAMPS-ROACH
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Dec 13, 2012
Resplendent in a green and purple costume adorned with beads and feathers, Anyka Camps...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: GARY WOOD
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Dec 05, 2012
Gary Wood remembers no “Eureka!” moment during the creation of ENVISION...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: RUBEN CAMPOS
by
Jack DePoe
| Nov 29, 2012
Ruben Campos likes to figure out how things work. And as a client advocate ...
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COPING WITHOUT THE NHL
by
Jack DePoe
| Nov 05, 2012
Typically, when the leaves begin to turn colour and the temperature begins to creep into ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SANDRA ALBANESE
by
Jack DePoe
| Oct 23, 2012
For most people, the question, “What do you do for a living?” is easy to answer. But for Senior Research...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: TERESA DI PALMA
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Oct 05, 2012
As the first person in her family to attend a university, Teresa Di Palma ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: ANDREW SCHUSTER
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Sep 28, 2012
On any given Saturday night, a typical 30-year-old single guy might be...
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Canadian Families Come in All Kinds of Configurations
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Sep 25, 2012
Forget about the Beaver Cleaver family. New data from the 2011 Census indicate increasing...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: JOSEPH NG CHOW
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Sep 05, 2012
A Picture Perfect Geek
Joseph Ng Chow was 14 years old when he built his first computer from scratch...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: PHILIP TANANKA
by
Jack DePoe
| Aug 17, 2012
“A Number-Crunching Artist”You might say that Philip Tananka is a paint-by-numbers kind of guy.
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HOW GTA RESIDENTS BEAT THE HEAT
by
Jack DePoe
| Aug 02, 2012
It’s become the ubiquitous question in Toronto this summer, especially as temperatures...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: DANNY HEUMAN
by
Michael J. Weiss
| Jul 27, 2012
“OG – Original
Geek”
Think of Danny Heuman as an Original Geek.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MICHELE SEXSMITH
by
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| Jul 22, 2012
The Sound of Data
To Michele Sexsmith, being the Practice Leader for the media, retail, real estate and manufacturing industries is a lot like skiing.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SASHA RAMROOP
by
Jack DePoe
| Jul 19, 2012
“Mapping Her
Way To Success”
For someone who has always liked geography and maps, Sasha Ramroop, a Research Analyst at Environics Analytics, seems to have found the ideal job.
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: MARK HARRISON
by
Jack DePoe
| Jul 12, 2012
"The Relaxed
Detective"
There are many titles that Mark Harrison, a Senior Client Advocate at Environics Analytics, could rightly claim, including Handy Man, Skipper and Detective.
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EURO 2012 FEVER GRIPS THE GTA
by
Jack DePoe
| Jun 29, 2012
Sitting in the food court adjacent to the Environics Analytics office on a Thursday afternoon...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: SEAN HOWARD
by
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| Jun 28, 2012
"Data Scientist"he’s recently expanded his expertise as team lead for the update ...
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GEEK OF THE WEEK: HANNA WAGNER
by
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| Jun 21, 2012
Data Junkie
Hanna Wagner is a self-described “data junkie.” A Client Advocate in the packaged...
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HOW WE KEEP DATA FRESH
by
Tom Montpool
| Jun 14, 2012
Every year, Environics Analytics updates virtually all of our main data products, from the core offerings that everyone sees..
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Making Sense of the Census – Part 2: The New Age and Sex Data
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jun 05, 2012
As expected, the newly released data from the 2011 Census showed the continued aging ...
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What to Expect from the New Census
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Feb 01, 2012
It happens only once every five years: On February 8th, Statistics Canada will release the first results from...
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2011 Census: Changing Dissemination Areas
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jan 05, 2012
The recent release of geographic products from the 2011 Census marks the first new census ..
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COAT CHECK CHRONICLES
by
Uschi Erne
| Nov 24, 2011
To be completely honest, I forgot that they made a 5 o’clock in the morning. Had I not double-checked ..
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DIARY OF AN ALTERYX RACING CHAMPION
by
Jason Dunkel
| Nov 22, 2011
This blog post is long overdue. And I don’t mean that in an “I’ve been meaning to write this for a long time” sort of way...
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KEEPING UP WITH MARKETING TO CANADA'S DIVERSE POPULATIONS
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Nov 02, 2011
These days, most companies have some sort of strategy for marketing to newcomers and immigrants to Canada..
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Canadians Speak in Many Tongues
by
Doug Norris Ph.D.
| Nov 02, 2011
On October 24th, Statistics Canada released new data on language knowledge and use from the 2011 Census...
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MUSINGS FROM GEOSCAPE’S “MULTICULTURAL GOES MAINSTREAM” SUMMIT IN MIAMI
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Michael J. Weiss
| Oct 27, 2011
This week, more than 150 people are participating in the 8th Annual New American Mainstream...
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EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY
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Melodi Moini
| Aug 22, 2011
It’s pretty hard to separate geography from maps—the two are inextricably linked. But just ...
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BACK TO BASES WITH WEALTHSCAPES, A GUIDE TO DENOMINATOR SELECTION
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Peter Miron
| Aug 02, 2011
WealthScapes is a balance sheet representation of neighbourhood wealth: an estimate of a neighbourhood’s ...
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WHAT IS AN AVERAGE?
by
Sean Howard
| Jun 22, 2011
Averages are something that most of use every day. But I am not entirely sure how deeply many...
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Comparing Population Growth in Canada and the United States
by
Doug Norris, Ph.D.
| Jun 08, 2011
With many companies marketing their products in both Canada and the United States, questions...
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PLEASE DO YOUR PART
by
Jan Kestle
| May 21, 2011
The 2011 Census of Canada is now underway. Canadians are receiving their census forms this week...
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10 REASONS TO USE GEODEMOGRAPHY
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Jan Kestle
| May 03, 2011
Many believed the era of customer relationship management and one-to-one marketing would ...
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FROM HOCKEYVILLE TO STILETTOS & SNEAKERS: THE ART OF NAMING LIFESTYLES
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Michael J. Weiss
| Apr 13, 2011
Call it Lifestyle Nomenclature—the art (and occasional science) of naming consumer segments and target groups...
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