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Turning reader reactions in specialized media into primary data that can be used to evaluate products.
GreenEchoes Studio is conducting an open marketing survey targeting readers and article viewers of “Greenkeys,” a media outlet specializing in keyboards.
GreenEchoes Studio will help manufacturers and brands organize their research objectives and questions regarding topics they wish to explore, such as product specifications, product lineups, pricing, purchase intent, and usage scenarios.
In addition, we will create columns and explanatory articles on Greenkeys to explore the theme, and conduct surveys within those articles.
We will compile the collected responses, article view data, open-ended comments, and market reactions that we were able to verify to the extent possible, and submit a report that incorporates GreenEchoes Studio’s insights on the keyboard and input device market.
This isn’t just a survey service or sponsored content.
This is a service for businesses that collects reader reactions from specialized media as primary data and analyzes them to understand the underlying market context.
We address these challenges
- We want to see how Japanese users will react to the new layout and specifications.
- We would like to understand the differences in interest and concerns regarding the various proposals prior to product launch.
- I want to verify whether there is any discrepancy between the manufacturer’s assumptions and actual user reactions.
- I would like to prioritize factors such as price, features, color, and size for the Japanese market.
- I want to collect responses from people who have read certain background information, not just individual reactions on social media.
- They need not only the survey results but also analysis from someone with expertise in the keyboard market.
What Market Survey Offers
Market Survey offers the following services:
- Survey Objectives and Questionnaire Design
- Columns and Commentary on Greenkeys
- Conducting and Tabulating the Survey
- Market Analysis by GreenEchoes Studio
Survey Objectives and Questionnaire Design
We consult with the client to identify the topics they wish to investigate, their hypotheses, and the information they intend to use for future decision-making, and then organize this information in a way that is easy for respondents to understand and does not steer them toward any specific conclusion.
While we will consult with the client regarding the survey topics and objectives, GreenEchoes Studio will make the final decisions regarding the article structure, question wording, and answer choices in order to ensure the fairness of the survey and adhere to Greenkeys’ editorial policies.
Columns and Feature Articles on Greenkeys
Rather than simply publishing surveys on their own, we produce columns and explanatory articles that help readers understand the background, options, and key issues surrounding a topic before they respond.
The relevant article will clearly state that it is a paid project based on a marketing survey request submitted by the client to GreenEchoes Studio.
We will conduct this process after disclosing the nature of the request, ensuring that we do not steer the content of the article or the responses in any particular direction.
Conducting and Tabulating the Survey
We will conduct a survey within Greenkeys articles for a specified period and tabulate the number of responses and the percentage breakdown for each question.
When including an open-ended section, rather than treating individual opinions as the overall conclusion, organize the common trends and points of discussion.
As a general rule, personally identifiable information and individual respondent records are not included in the standard delivery.
Market Analysis by GreenEchoes Studio
We review not only the survey results but also article view statistics, open-ended comments, and reactions on social media and other platforms—to the extent they are available.
Based on the insights we’ve gained through operating a media outlet specializing in keyboards, conducting hands-on reviews, overseeing keyboard layouts and product development, and providing support for the Japanese market, we will analyze the context behind the results, the target user base, and key considerations for product planning and marketing.
Market Survey’s core value lies not only in simply compiling survey responses, but also in contextualizing and organizing the results within the Japanese keyboard market.
Implementation Process
- Contact Us via the Dedicated Form
- Confirm the research topic, hypothesis, purpose of use, and desired timeline
- We will propose the scope of the survey, the number of questions, the survey period, and the deliverables.
- After you place your order, we will design the article structure and questions.
- As needed, the client will verify the facts, such as product specifications
- Published an article and a survey on Greenkeys
- Call for responses during the specified period
- Compile and analyze responses, viewing data, and market reactions
- Submit the PDF Report
The standard response period is generally 14 days, but it is set on a case-by-case basis depending on the survey topic and publication date.
Basic Rates and Services
Base Fee: 132,000 yen (tax included) / $860.00 when paying in U.S. dollars
The base fee includes the following:
- Preliminary Consultation (Online Communication)
- Summary of Research Objectives and Hypotheses
- Question Design
- Planning, writing, and editing one column or feature article for publication on Greenkeys
- Conducting a Survey Within a Greenkeys Article
- Call for Responses (Approximately 14 Days)
- Announcement on Greenkeys’ Official X Account
- Setting Up Internal Links from Relevant Existing Articles
- Article Page Views, Number of Responses, and Breakdown by Question
- Monitoring reactions on social media and other platforms to the extent possible
- Market Analysis by GreenEchoes Studio
- 1 PDF report
We will provide a customized quote based on the survey topic, number of questions, survey period, scope of analysis, supported languages, and other factors.
Additional Support
Depending on the nature of the survey and its intended use, you can add the following support options.
・Detailed analysis of open-ended responses
・Proposals for product specifications and marketing messages based on survey results
・Setting up a call-to-action to solicit responses using the common announcement section within Greenkeys
We will provide a customized quote based on the specifics of the additional support, the implementation period, the scope of analysis, and other factors.
About the General Announcements Section in Greenkeys
During the survey period, you can use the standard announcement space within Greenkeys articles to include a link to the articles covered by the Market Survey.
The shared announcement section is an additional measure designed to direct readers from multiple articles within Greenkeys to the survey page.
This is not included in the base rate.
We will provide a customized quote after confirming the scope, placement, and duration of the advertisement.
Estimated Price: 33,000 yen (tax included) for 14 days / $215.00 in U.S. dollars
Placement in the general advertising section does not guarantee a specific number of impressions, clicks, article page views, or survey responses.
We may change the placement or display format of this information due to site management considerations, urgent announcements, or display issues.
Items Not Included in This Service
Market Survey is not a service that provides or guarantees the following:
- A survey that statistically represents the entire Japanese market
- Recruiting a Respondent Panel
- A certain number of page views, unique users, and survey responses
- Specific respondent attributes or response patterns
- Specific responses or favorable survey results
- Positive articles, reviews, and analyses
- Sales, brand awareness, search rankings, and other marketing results
- Production of hands-on reviews, photos, and videos of keystroke sounds, etc.
- Minimum Page Views and Impressions for Content
If you would like to request a hands-on review, please refer to the separate section titled “Inquiries Regarding Review Requests and Media Cooperation.”
Points to Note Regarding the Survey Results
The surveys conducted through this service are voluntary and target Greenkeys readers and viewers of the featured articles.
The respondents were not selected at random and may include a large number of people with a strong interest in keyboards and input devices.
Therefore, the results obtained are not statistically representative of the Japanese market as a whole.
The number of article views, the number of survey responses, the content of responses, open-ended comments, and reactions on social media and other platforms vary depending on factors such as the publication date, survey topic, reader interest, and external conditions.
GreenEchoes Studio does not guarantee a specific number of page views, responses, response content, sales, or other results.
Based on past experience, Greenkeys’ columns and market analysis content can typically expect exposure via Google Discover upon initial publication, and this may also apply to marketing surveys.
However, we cannot guarantee the number of page views over a specific period.
Based on GreenEchoes Studio’s internal criteria, we may implement exposure-boosting measures using the standard promotional slot at no charge only if we determine that exposure is insufficient.
The fee covers the costs associated with research and design, article production, survey administration, data tabulation, market analysis, and report preparation.
On the Independence of Articles and Research
We will consult with the client regarding the survey topic, objectives, and hypotheses to be tested.
However, to ensure the reliability of Greenkeys and the impartiality of its surveys, GreenEchoes Studio retains the final editorial authority over article content, headlines, question wording, answer choices, data aggregation methods, analysis, and the manner in which results are presented.
We are unable to accommodate requests intended to steer respondents toward specific answers, delete negative responses, alter survey results, or dictate favorable conclusions.
For projects that are not aligned with Greenkeys’ readership, editorial policy, or coverage areas, we may decline the request at the time of inquiry.
As a general rule, the articles in question will remain published even after the survey concludes.
Once the survey is closed, we will clearly state the survey period and the closing date in the article.
Differences from the Greenkeys Review
Greenkeys reviews are designed to help readers make informed purchasing decisions by testing the actual product over a period of time and evaluating its specifications, design, usability, suitable applications, and points to note.
A Market Survey collects responses from readers and article viewers on a specific topic and analyzes the results within the context of the market.
This is not a service that solicits product reviews or favorable coverage.
We manage paid detailed reviews, short reviews based on editorial judgment, and Market Surveys separately, distinguishing their respective purposes and content.
Use of Survey Results
The delivery report can be used by the client as a basis for decision-making regarding product planning, specification reviews, market analysis, sales plans, and other matters within the company.
Please consult with us in advance if you plan to publish reports, survey results, charts and graphs, or analyses generated by GreenEchoes Studio in advertisements, press releases, product pages, crowdfunding pages, social media, or other external media.
When publishing survey results externally, we ask that you include the survey conditions necessary for a correct understanding of the results, such as the survey sponsor, the survey population, the survey period, the number of valid responses, and the fact that the survey was conducted on a voluntary basis.
Please also be aware that, since the information obtained through the survey will be made public, there is a possibility that it may be used by third parties.
Information We Ask You to Provide During Your Consultation
Please provide the following information to the best of your ability.
- Company Name/Brand Name
- Name of the person in charge
- Official website or product page
- Topics I Want to Research
- Current hypotheses and points to verify
- How do you intend to use the survey results to inform your decision-making?
- Desired Publication Date and Response Collection Period
- Availability of Pre-Release Information and the Date and Time of the Information Release
- Desired Delivery Date
- Estimated Budget
- Request to Use the Greenkeys General Announcement Section
It’s okay even if the content hasn’t been organized yet.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding Market Survey, please contact us using the form below.
After reviewing your inquiry, we will respond within approximately three business days.
Other Services for Businesses
GreenEchoes Studio offers a variety of support services tailored to the various stages of product development and the status of market expansion in Japan.
・Product Review｜
・Market Survey｜
・Japan Launch Support｜
・Product Advisory & Supervision｜Product Supervision
Even when combining multiple services, we will provide proposals that clearly outline the business objectives, scope, and fees for each service.
