NEW YORK, May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Interactive®
(NASDAQ: HPOL), a market leader in delivering innovative consumer
insights in conjunction with Sybase (an SAP company), the global
leader in mobile commerce services, today rang the closing bell at
the New York Stock exchange as Harris launched its new mobile
research capability. Harris becomes the first major consumer
insights company to launch mobile research capabilities on each of
the three primary mobile platforms.
Harris' new mobile capability will extend their ability to reach
on-the-go consumers and improve the accuracy of the information
provided to companies looking to understand consumer needs and
behaviors. This capability complements its existing Research
Lifestreaming capability of listening to consumer conversations
using social media, as well as its longstanding ability to reach
millions consumers using its online panel.
"It's an honor to join Sybase in ringing the closing bell at the
New York Stock Exchange," said Jeni Lee
Chapman, Executive Vice President at Harris Interactive.
"Harris has always been a leader in reaching consumers , using the
Internet, social media, and now all three major mobile phone
platforms. No other marketing information company can match our
breadth and digital reach for consumer opinions. "
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About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world's leading custom market
research firms, leveraging research, technology, and business
acumen to transform relevant insight into actionable foresight.
Known widely for the Harris Poll and for pioneering innovative
research methodologies, Harris offers expertise in a wide range of
industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs,
energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media,
retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. Serving clients in
over 215 countries and territories through our North American,
European, and Asian offices and a network of independent market
research firms, Harris specializes in delivering research solutions
that help us – and our clients – stay ahead of what's next. For
more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
Press Contact:
Corporate Communications
Harris Interactive, Inc.
212-539-9600
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SOURCE Harris Interactive