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Insightful Online Seminar on Evolving Research Functions in Business

On October 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM, join us for a valuable online seminar titled 'Evolving Research Functions to Lead Business: Addressing Queries and Industry Insights.' This free event is organized by Japan Information Co., Ltd., a leading marketing research firm headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Our guest speaker for this session will be Naoki Takahashi, a former senior advisor at Nissan Motor Corporation, who brings extensive experience in project management, product development, and establishing research structures.

This final installment of our five-part series will delve into the pressing questions raised by viewers during previous sessions. Participants will gain specific solutions and insights into the challenges faced by the entire industry. The seminar will explore the evolving role of research departments and provide practical examples of how to tackle common issues in project execution.

Moreover, attendees will engage in discussions on contemporary topics such as innovation and artificial intelligence that are transforming the landscape of marketing. If you have questions related to your marketing responsibilities or research concerns, please submit them via the question form available on the registration completion page. We aim to address as many questions as possible during the presentation.

This seminar is perfect for:

• - Individuals working in marketing research, either in dedicated or dual roles at their companies.
• - Those engaged in research related to marketing and product/service aspects.
• - Anyone interested in expanding their marketing research efforts or contemplating its initiation.

Seminar Program

• - Case studies on gaining insights from marketing research to product realization.
• - Addressing questions and challenges surrounding marketing research.
• - Discussing industry challenges in marketing research, including innovation and AI.
• - Answering additional participant queries.

Featured Speakers

• - Naoki Takahashi: Former senior advisor at Nissan, he has held various roles from lead manager to the head of the corporate market information division. His expertise spans market research methodologies, data analytics, and process transformation management. He has spoken at numerous academic and business conferences and is currently a committee member on the Research Innovation Committee at the Japan Marketing Research Association.
• - Keita Saito: The President and CEO of Japan Information Co., Ltd., with a comprehensive background in research operations from planning to analysis reporting. He also holds a position on the board of the Japan Marketing Research Association and is a guest professor at iU, the university specializing in information management innovation.

Event Details

• - Date: October 9, 2025 (Thursday)
• - Time: 3:00 PM (Doors open at 2:50 PM) until 4:00 PM (tentative)
• - Cost: Free (registration required to attend)
• - How to Register: Interested participants can register via the provided link below and will gain automatic membership to our seminar archive site, 'NI Research Academy', allowing access to past seminar videos for free.
• - Viewing Method: The seminar will be conducted online via Zoom, so ensure you have a stable internet connection.
• - Rules: Recording, photographing, and redistribution of seminar materials and streaming content is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in immediate removal from the session.

Spaces are limited, so please register soon. We regret to inform that participation from competitors in the market research sector and individual attendees is not allowed.

Register Here for the Seminar

We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an enlightening session!