When it comes time to make an important business decision or implement a strategic plan, companies often turn to a toolbox of resources to help determine the best possible course of action. One of the most important tools in this box is the market analysis – an assessment that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data in order to paint a clear picture of the tangible and intangible factors at play in an industry.

From elementary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, the education industry encompasses a broad range of subsectors that are constantly evolving. 

MarketResearch.com's in-house publishing divisions were recently cited in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NBC News, The New York Times, and dozens of other media outlets and trade publications.

See our list below for select media highlights from the past two months featuring our publishers Packaged Facts, The Freedonia Group, and Simba Information.

Kathy Mickey is a managing editor of the Education Group at Simba Information, where she has worked for 19 years, authoring more than 50 studies focused on PreK-12, higher education instructional materials, and educational technology. She also is the primary author of the biweekly newsletter Educational Marketer and oversees the editorial production of a second biweekly newsletter Electronic Education Report. 

The first quarter of 2019 has been a busy one for Marketresearch.com's publishing brands! 

Be sure to take a moment to catch up on the latest articles from Packaged Facts and The Freedonia Group, featuring insights on the future of the pet market, trends in coated fabrics, the rise of autonomous vehicles, and more.

The global aircraft manufacturing market will grow at an annual rate of 9.5% to 2021, according to a new report from The Business Research Company. Driving the market is the increasing use of drones together with the rising demand for turboprops.

Note: The following is an excerpt from the white paper "Will Self-Driving Vehicles Be a Reality by 2025?" by BIS Research, a global market intelligence, research, and advisory company that focuses on emerging technology trends that are likely to disrupt the market. The excerpt is a section titled "What Is Driving the Trend for Self-Driving Cars?" 

Check out the latest insights and analysis from Packaged Facts and Simba Information.  This week, analysts explored how online and e-grocers are shaping the U.S. beverage market, how STEM is changing math education, how Profound can be leveraged in higher education, and more.

Profound is a premier business intelligence solution with more than one million market research reports from hundreds of global publishers. The platform allows users to stretch their research budgets by purchasing individual sections — such as chapters, tables, and charts — rather than having to buy full reports. 

Profound is used by many well-known consulting firms and banks, but it’s also a tool that’s helpful for students who need access to market research. 

Single-use plastics have been in the news a lot lately, and the news isn't good. Once vaunted for their convenience, disposable plastic products have come under fire in recent years as evidence of the environmental damage they can cause piles up – sometimes literally.