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From Duncan Stuart, Life Member of the NZ Market Research Society:
This month both Ian Mills and Jonathan Dodd of Synovate Research have been elected as Fellows of the MRSNZ, the professional body of market researchers. Only 16 researchers in this country are currently Fellows, a title that reflects respect from senior research peers as well as an acknowledgement of professional standards, innovation and contribution to the wider research profession.
In the case of Ian Mills the nomination reflects years of highly professional standards of research as well as an extremely significant contribution to the profession through his work on the MRSNZ Committee being the driver of the bi-annual Market Research Effectiveness Awards one of the flagship events in an industry that otherwise (often for reasons of client project confidentiality) keeps a low profile. Ian's work has helped raise the bar in this profession.
Jonathan Dodd's nomination reflects also his reputation as a thoughtful often innovative researcher but also the contribution he has made over and above the call of duty towards his profession. Jonathan has earned a reputation as one of the noisiest players in research as a frequent speaker, (and best paper winner,) at industry conferences, as a regular columnist in NBR and through his previous stint as editor of the MRSNZ newsletter. Jonathan has again raised the profile of the profession as a whole.
Jonathan and Ian join Synovate's Debra Hall and our sensory research partner Hester Cooper as Fellows. | 
