About Rudly Raphael

Rudly Raphael is president of qSample – a Chicago based research firm that specializes in developing and managing specialty panels and research communities.

qSample Launches Louisiana Voter Omnibus Survey

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Now it’s easier than ever to have your finger on the pulse of Louisiana voters. Online research specialist qSample and The Kitchens Group have just opened up access to a monthly omnibus poll in the Pelican State. Each month a representative sample of Louisiana voters respond to a series of questions about issues of the [...]

Americans to Party While Watching New Orleans Super Bowl

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With the Super Bowl being held in the party haven of New Orleans this year, it’s only fitting that Americans across the country plan to do plenty of partying of their own. The Sunday of the Super Bowl, the annual championship of the National Football League, is considered an unofficial national holiday in the United [...]

[INFOGRAPHIC] State of the College Student

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Infographics change the way analytics are communicated, and qSample is onboard.  The trendy offspring of the old school PowerpPoint image – infographics are the new way to share data and transform it into information by using clever and engaging visuals.   An Infographic has an eye-catching and relevant visual coupled with the numbers being conveyed in [...]

College Students Worried About Debt

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With college costs skyrocketing, a new survey conducted by CampusUniverse shows that 62% of students surveyed have student loans or aid to repay in some form.  The survey was conducted between October 18-23rd, with a sample size of 500 respondents. This year, in the United States, outstanding student loan debt will reach $1 trillion dollars. [...]

Wine Continues to Gain Strength with U.S. Consumers

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The holidays mean parties, presents and pressure. There is traditionally a marked spike in wine purchases during this time of year. With the holidays fast approaching, qSample has collected valuable insight into consumer buying habits concerning wine. The survey was deployed to our wine enthusiast panel – YourWineOpinion.com.  Not only does the festive holiday season [...]

Online Poll: Debate Has Little Impact on Florida Voters

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Only two percent of survey participants believe the October 22 showdown changed how they will vote on November 6th, according to a survey conducted with Florida Voter’s Voice, an online research panel of likely voters developed and managed by qSample. This unique survey was deployed immediately after the debate and indicates the state’s voters are [...]