KN Rewards Eight Team Members from As Many Departments with Promotions
As the year draws to a close, KN has recognized the exceptional efforts of eight team members with promotions. Each person represents a different department or group – from Survey Science (Government & Academic Research) to Tools to Product Management. Please congratulate these deserving and dedicated colleagues!
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Giving Back: KN Walks the Walk – Raises Funds for Alzheimer's, Autism, Breast Cancer, Other Causes
On October 23rd, members of our New York and New Jersey offices took part in the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Manhattan's Central Park. The KN team ranked 13th overall in fundraising among all teams in the NYC walk, with almost $11,350 donated – some by other KN employees. Overall, the walk raised more than $1.1 million for Alzheimer's research – a remarkable boost for an excellent cause.
The KN Alzheimer's team at the finish line (from left): Joana Valencia with daughters Ailani and Kiana; Sue McDonald with daughters Kristie and Jenna; Rich Catrone; Raleigh Cobb; Audrey Rosen with husband David and son Jake, Simon with wife Charlotte and sons Luuk, Daniel, and Michael. Click here or image to enlarge.
Cruz Vega (Finance; Palo Alto office) took part in a 5-mile walk through Golden Gate Park to raise breast cancer awareness. This was Cruz's 5th year walking for KN (a.k.a. Team Knowledge).
In Cincinnati, Marc Oligee (Testing Director) took part in the Autism Walk put on each year by Autism Speaks. The Cincinatti office team is known as Gabe's Guys and has participated in the walk since it started back in 2008.
Gabe's Guys – with Marc Oligee with family and friends. Click here or image to enlarge.
In addition, Kerri Todd (Project Director, Business Insight) – with her family and friends – participated in Cincinnati Walks for Kids, raising money for the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Kerri's son Landon was born in December 2010 with a rare skin disease and is currently a dermatology patient at Children's Hospital. Team Landon raised over $1,200 for the Dermatology group at the hospital. Great work!
Team Landon includes Kerri, Landon, Kerri's husband Mike, along with their family and friends, Click here or image to enlarge.
Joe Richardson and Rupa Patel (Business Insight) have followed the lead of Meredith, Karla and Nicole in the Chicago office and have joined a tutoring program known as Cabrini Connections. The mission of the organization is to "make a life-changing difference for youth living in economically and educationally disadvantaged neighborhoods." Rupa and Joe volunteer for 2 to 3 hours on Thursday evenings — working through homework, playing games, and offering up advice. Rupa has been tutoring a 9th grader and Joe has been tutoring an 8th grade student.
To all of our generous volunteers, fundraisers, and donators – a "thank you" for making a difference!
KN Book Clubs Take Root
in NYC, NJ Offices
The avid readers of the New York office gathered for the first and much anticipated meeting of the Book Club at the end of October to discuss Room by Emma Donoghue. The members explored the unique world of Jack and "Ma" and their daily life and beyond It proved to be a great meeting filled with engaging conversation and interesting discussion. Next on their list is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. (In addition, our Roseland colleagues met this week to discuss Mishna Wolff's engaging memoir, I'm Down.) Special thanks to Heather Hudson, Eley Festger, Katie Solovieva, for initiating this idea, organizing and keeping the book club going!
Anniversaries: 13 (for Good Luck) Celebrate KN Milestones
Congratulations to these KN colleagues, who are marking anniversary years with the company!
Recent Maura Clancey EQS Award Winners
Ed Madan (Field) reports that he has been making the most of his time with the cape and hat. Most recently, he got invited backstage at a club to meet one of his idols – Radiohead singer Thom Yorke!
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New Hires: Welcome Eight Fresh Faces to the KN Family
If we needed any further proof that KN is thriving and growing – this roster of eight new employees who have joined us in recent months gives testimony. They have wonderfully diverse backgrounds and interests, from crosswords to dog training to jazz composing. Welcome these newest members of the KN team, and say "Hello!" when you can.
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KN Office Celebrations Show
Creativity, Camaraderie
We knew already that KN's offices know how to celebrate in style – but they keep upping the ante. In Chicago, the KN team enjoyed an architectural tour of their fair city, traveling for 90 minutes on the Wendella boat cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The boat departed at 4pm, and they had an open bar for snacks and drinks (hot chocolate & Bailey's was a popular drink choice, because the winds that day made it pretty chilly). Refreshments followed at the Bridge House Tavern, located just a few blocks from where the boat docked.
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From Ballerinas to Guitar Gods – Halloween Haunts KN
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BU News Briefs:
Clients Embrace Hispanic Research; Coupon Win; Strong Web & PR Results
When KN announced its acquisition of Garcia Research in July, we knew the reaction from clients would be positive – but we were still taken by surprise. The CPG/Retail group and others have received dozens of meeting requests to talk about Hispanic research, from clients we have worked with before, and also new prospects. …
 Speaking of Carlos Garcia – he has authored a chapter in a new book – WIN the Hispanic Market: Strategies for Business Growth, scheduled for publication by Paramount Books in January. There are more than a dozen contributors; Carlos' chapter is the primary one dealing with the intricacies of researching the Hispanic market, with particular emphasis on the on-line options.
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KN Conference wrapup
KN Participates in Key Media, Health Care Conferences
Our colleagues in both Pharma/Health Care and Media represented KN at several key industry conferences this fall.
 Dave Tice of our Media team co-presented with Dr. Tom Evans of ESPN at this year's Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau and the National Association of Broadcasters. Their talk, "Audio: A Male Perspective into a Cross Platform Medium," delved into the use and attitudes towards audio delivered across multiple platforms. Held in Chicago, the conference boasted a record 2,200 registered attendees – up 24% from last year.
In addition, Dave appeared at the October Collaborative Alliance forum held in NYC at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. Addressing an audience of several hundred, Dave discussed findings from the latest Home Technology Monitor report that highlights video streaming. Titled "Over the Top & Connected," Dave's presentation emphasized that "Over the top" (OTT) video viewing has grown dramatically in the past year across multiple platforms—notably smartphones, videogame consoles, and video rental services.
Members of the Pharma/Health Care team took part in Daiichi Sankyo's exclusive vendor fair on September 8. Selected vendors were on call at Daiichi's Parisippany offices, where they chatted with client representatives about our toolkit of capabilities.
 Joanne French and Steve Pfohl also attended Pharmaceutical Marketing Research Group's (PMRG) fall meeting in Jersey City, where the theme was "New Methods and New Mindsets in Healthcare Marketing Research." Keynote speaker David Shore, Associate Dean at Harvard University, School of Public Health – kicked off the session by addressing the forces of change in the health care marketplace.
Ugam Colleagues Take a Cross-Country KN Tour
Two of our valued Ugam team members, Shamim Saddiqi and Ajay Vasudevan, have spent the past week-and-a-half on a whirlwind tour of KN's offices. From New York to Roseland, Chicago, and Palo Alto, the pair have met dozens of their KN counterparts and been treated to a Broadway show ("Spider Man") and more. They had been hoping to encounter snow in Chicago – but we guess there must be some exceptions to prove the rules.
Left to right: Gintare Anuseviciute, Shamim, Ajay, and Kara Delorey in the New York office. Click here or image to enlarge. |
