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At Idea Grove, we specialize in creating and executing surveys that generate media coverage, spark conversations, and position our clients as thought leaders in their industries. Surveys are a powerful tool for PR because they provide fresh, data-driven stories that journalists and readers alike find compelling.
Below is a summary of 99 surveys we’ve developed in collaboration with our clients from September 2022 through October 2026 — an average of about two surveys every month for the past four years. The surveys are grouped into topical categories with links to the original survey reports. Happy reading!
Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness
- ALPLA 2026 Packaging Claims Reality Check Survey
Examines how often shoppers encounter sustainability claims on packaging, how frequently those claims leave them unsure what they mean, and when unclear wording causes them to walk away from a purchase.
Read the Survey Report - GPS Air 2026 Indoor Air Quality Survey
Explores evolving attitudes toward indoor air quality and its impact on health, safety, and building environments.
Read the Survey Report - GPS Air 2025 Indoor Air Quality Perception Survey
Examines how people perceive the air they breathe indoors and the factors influencing those perceptions.
Read the Survey Report - AUX AIR USA 2025 Indoor Air Quality Survey
Explores how Americans perceive indoor air quality and its impact on health and wellness priorities.
Read the Survey Report - AUX 2025 In-Home Sustainability Survey
Examines what motivates homeowners to adopt sustainable upgrades, including cost considerations and environmental impact.
Read the Survey Report - ALPLA 2024 Sustainable Holidays Survey
Explores how consumers are reducing waste and making more sustainable choices during the holiday season.
Read the Survey Report - ALPLA 2024 Sustainability in Education Survey
Examines the rising importance of sustainability education across generations.
Read the Survey Report - ALPLA 2024 Sustainability and Convenience in Packaging Survey
Highlights consumer attitudes toward sustainable packaging and convenience trade-offs.
Read the Survey Report - ALPLA Survey: Rising Costs and Declining Quality Hinder Use of Reusable Products
Analyzes obstacles preventing the adoption of reusable products.
Read the Survey Report - Esker 2023 Workplace Sustainability Survey
Explores how sustainability influences workplace culture and employee expectations.
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Technology Evolution and AI
- Liferay 2026 Agentic AI Adoption and Governance Survey
Finds that 54% of companies are running or piloting AI agents while only 25% measure their impact with clear KPIs.
Read the Survey Report - Idea Grove 2026 AI Recommendation Trust Survey
Finds that only 2% of consumers will buy from an AI-recommended brand without verifying it first, and shows where they go to check.
Read the Survey Report - Liveops 2026 Resolution Gap Survey
Reveals why AI-powered customer service is faster than ever while the effort customers spend to reach a resolution remains stubbornly high.
Read the Survey Report - Liferay 2026 Modern CMS Survey
Explores how content managers now run content well beyond the website, and what that means for content platforms built for a narrower job.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2026 Manufacturing Technology Survey
Assesses where manufacturers stand on technology adoption, security, and the operational gaps slowing modernization.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2026 Law Firm Technology and AI Survey
Finds law firms falling behind client expectations on technology, security, and transparency about how they use AI.
Read the Survey Report - Standley Systems 2026 Office Technology Survey
Shows how often desk workers hit technology-related slowdowns and what those daily interruptions cost in productivity and morale.
Read the Survey Report - Connext Global 2026 AI Governance & Oversight Survey
Dives into how organizations are approaching AI governance, risk management, and oversight in an evolving regulatory landscape.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2026 AI Confidence Curve Survey
Explores finance teams’ confidence in adopting AI and how trust in automation is evolving across organizations.
Read the Survey Report - Sagiss 2026 AI Phishing in the Workplace Survey
Highlights how cybercriminals are using AI to intensify phishing attacks and the growing risks to organizations.
Read the Survey Report - Liferay 2026 Broken Trust Survey
Explores how poor digital experiences and broken websites are eroding customer trust, leading to lost revenue and brand dissatisfaction.
Read the Survey Report - Airedale 2025 Digital Guilt Index Survey
Investigates growing concerns around the environmental impact of digital activity and data usage.
Read the Survey Report - Airedale 2025 Data Center Neighborhood Survey
Assesses public sentiment around data center development and its impact on local communities.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2025 U.S. Manufacturing Technology Readiness Survey (Consumers)
Explores consumer perceptions of how prepared U.S. manufacturers are to adopt advanced technologies.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2025 U.S. Manufacturing Technology Readiness Survey (Employees)
Analyzes how manufacturing employees view their organizations’ readiness to implement new technologies and innovation.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2025 Law Firm Cybersecurity and AI Survey
Unpacks client perspectives on how law firms are handling cybersecurity risks and adopting AI technologies.
Read the Survey Report - Liferay 2025 Digital Self-Service Survey
Explores how frustrating digital experiences drive customers to abandon purchases and prefer self-service options.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2025 AI in Leasing Survey
Highlights how AI is transforming the leasing process and reshaping both renter and property manager experiences.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2025 Smart Apartment Trends Survey
Provides insight into renter preferences and adoption trends for smart home technology in apartment living.
Read the Survey Report - Sagiss 2024 IT Perceptions Survey
Explores how organizations perceive IT performance, priorities, and evolving technology challenges.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2024 AI in the Workplace Survey
Analyzes employee attitudes toward the risks and opportunities AI brings to the workplace.
Read the Survey Report - AcquireBPO 2024 AI in Customer Service Survey
Examines how poor AI-powered customer service experiences can impact customer trust and loyalty.
Read the Survey Report - Esker Survey: How Americans Are Adopting New Payment Technologies
Evaluates consumer expectations around businesses adopting modern payment systems.
Read the Survey Report - Krista AI Trust Survey 2023
Analyzes consumer trust in AI and its implications for businesses.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz AI in the Workplace Survey 2023
Investigates the growing role of AI in workplace automation.
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Holiday and Seasonal Trends
- DuraPlas 2026 Summer Cooling Survey
Examines how economic uncertainty is reshaping the way homeowners plan to cool their homes, from thermostat habits to delayed equipment purchases.
Read the Survey Report - Liveops 2025 Holiday AI & Customer Service Survey
Explores how AI shaped the holiday shopping experience, revealing that while automation improved speed and accessibility, consumers still prefer human support for complex or trust-driven interactions.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2025 Holiday Foods Survey
Breaks down how rising food costs are impacting holiday meal planning, with Americans prioritizing tradition and taste over budget constraints.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2025 Summer Cooling Survey
Examines how rising energy costs and extreme heat are shaping how Americans prepare for and manage summer at home.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2024 Summer Cooling Survey
Assesses how unprepared homeowners are for increasing summer energy costs and the financial strain of staying cool.
Read the Survey Report - Theatro 2024 Holiday Shopping Survey
Examines the factors driving in-store holiday shopping, including the role of AI, customer experience, and evolving consumer expectations.
Read the Survey Report - Leaf & Loaf 2024 Home Baking Survey
Shows how home bakers are turning side hustles into full-time businesses, with 72% seeing more bulk orders during the holidays and 46% saying social media is their most effective marketing channel.
Read the Survey Report - Recurly 2023 Holiday Subscription Trends Survey
Explores the shift toward subscription-based gifting, as consumers seek more personalized, budget-friendly, and experience-driven holiday presents.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2023 Holiday Foods Survey
Looks at how Americans prioritize quality and tradition over cost when planning holiday meals, with a strong preference for homemade dishes and premium ingredients.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2023 Summer Cooling Survey
Reveals how rising temperatures and energy costs are influencing how Americans prepare for and manage summer cooling needs.
Read the Survey Report - Aprimo 2023 Holiday Content Survey
Investigates how brands approach holiday content campaigns.
Read the Survey Report - Trustmi 2023 Business Payments Holiday Fraud Survey
Explores the rise in B2B payment fraud during the holiday season, with increased transaction volumes and employee workloads creating greater vulnerability to cyberattacks.
Read the Survey Report - Beyond Finance 2022 Holiday Financial Stress Survey
Analyzes how inflation and rising costs are driving financial anxiety during the holidays, with many Americans expecting to rely on credit and take on debt to cover expenses.
Read the Survey Report - Phelps United 2022 Holiday Gift Returns Survey
Examines consumer behavior around gift returns during the holiday season.
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Consumer Preferences and Decision-Making
- Rently 2026 Apartment Access & Security Survey
Reveals how often apartment security features break down and how those experiences shape renters' leasing and renewal decisions.
Read the Survey Report - Site Impact 2026 Personalization Reality Check Survey
Finds that while most consumers notice personalized marketing constantly, only about a quarter believe brands actually understand their interests.
Read the Survey Report - Nutritics 2026 Allergy Dining Survey
Quantifies the revenue restaurants lose when allergen information is unclear, with allergy-affected diners routinely choosing to eat somewhere else.
Read the Survey Report - Logile 2026 State of Fresh Grocery Shopping Survey
Reveals how fresh departments make or break a shopper’s decision about where to buy groceries.
Read the Survey Report - Quantum Connections 2026 American Dialogue Survey
Uncovers how widely Americans avoid difficult conversations, and the personal and professional costs of sidestepping them.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2026 Renter Touring Expectations Survey
Reveals how tour scheduling shapes renter behavior, with nearly half willing to choose a less ideal home simply because it was easier to tour.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2026 Renting by Generation Survey
Uncovers how renting behaviors and preferences differ across generations, from technology use to expectations around flexibility and affordability.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2025 Made in America Consumer Perceptions Survey
Examines how tariffs and rising costs are shaping consumer attitudes toward American-made products.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2025 Apartment Design & Decor Trends Survey
Highlights how renters are adopting intentional, budget-friendly design by combining comfort, personalization, and smart tech to feel at home.
Read the Survey Report - Logile 2025 Convenience Store Food Quality & Safety Survey
Explores key trends and concerns around food quality and safety in convenience retail operations.
Read the Survey Report - Recurly 2024 New Year’s Health & Wellness Subscription Survey
Explores increasing interest in health and wellness-focused subscription services.
Read the Survey Report - Rently 2024 Rental Scams & Fraud Survey
Reveals the growing threat of rental scams and their impact on renter trust and decision-making.
Read the Survey Report - Quext 2023 Smart Home Technology Trends Survey
Shows strong consumer interest in smart home technology, ranked as the most exciting emerging tech, while affordability remains a key barrier to adoption.
Read the Survey Report - CloudTrucks 2023 How America Thinks and Talks Trucks Survey
Reveals strong respect for truck drivers alongside lingering stereotypes and regional language differences.
Read the Survey Report - CloudTrucks 2023 Truck Parking Shortage Survey
Shows low awareness of the parking crisis, with support for solutions often limited by “not in my backyard” concerns.
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Theatro 2023 Retail Customer Experience Survey
Analyzes evolving consumer expectations in the retail industry.
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Creative Realities 2023 QSR Menu & Ordering Habits Survey
Analyzes consumer preferences and trends in the restaurant industry.
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Creative Realities 2023 Modern Shopping Experience Survey
Finds that Gen Z shoppers are twice as likely as Gen X to call self-checkout a must-have, and that more than 75% of all shoppers believe technology makes shopping better.
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Trust Signals Survey: What Makes Consumers Forgive Brands?
Examines what helps brands regain consumer trust after making mistakes.
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Workforce Trends and Challenges
- Connext Global 2026 Unfilled Role Survey
Quantifies what a single unfilled critical role costs an organization each month, and how often open roles cost companies actual business.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare 2026 Network Rental Survey
Reveals that half of employees with employer-sponsored insurance have delayed care because they weren’t sure they could find an in-network provider, and nearly 1 in 4 say that delay made their treatment more extensive.
Read the Survey Report - Brighton Health Plan Solutions 2026 Self-Funded Health Plan Survey
Identifies administrative experience as a key pressure point for self-funded plans, even when the plans themselves are working well.
Read the Survey Report - TEAM 2026 Contractor Compliance Bottleneck Survey
Shows how site access delays stem overwhelmingly from process problems rather than contractor readiness.
Read the Survey Report - Thrust Flight 2026 Aircraft Mechanic Shortage Survey
Explores public unease about flying with airlines short on maintenance workers, and what the mechanic shortage means for aviation careers.
Read the Survey Report - Connext Global 2025 KPI Confidence Gap Survey
Reveals a gap between organizational performance metrics and leadership confidence in achieving key business goals.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare 2025 In-Network Access Survey
Shows that urban residents struggle most to get timely in-network care, with 51% saying it’s hard to find and 53% turning to urgent care when their primary care provider isn’t available.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare 2025 Network Rental Survey
Examines how remote work is impacting healthcare access and widening generational gaps in network coverage.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare LaborStrong 2025 Apprenticeship Perceptions Survey
Shows strong public trust in union-led apprenticeships as cost-effective pathways to stable careers.
Read the Survey Report - Logile 2025 UK Labour Planning & Optimisation Survey
Explores challenges and opportunities in workforce scheduling and labor optimization across UK retail.
Read the Survey Report - Logile 2025 Labor Planning & Optimization Survey
Examines gaps between labor planning strategies and frontline execution in retail environments.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare 2025 Home Healthcare Workers Survey
Sheds light on job satisfaction, retention challenges, and shifting expectations among home healthcare workers.
Read the Survey Report - MagnaCare LaborStrong 2025 Perceptions and Priorities of Labor Survey
Reveals how Gen Z and older workers view unions, and what they want unions to prioritize, from AI and automation to work-life balance.
Read the Survey Report - Thrust Flight 2025 Career Perceptions Survey
Explores shifting attitudes toward career success, with Americans prioritizing passion, return on investment, and non-traditional career paths over prestige.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2025 Workplace Technology Resistance Survey
Reveals how generational gaps, inadequate training, and rollout challenges are fueling resistance to new workplace technologies.
Read the Survey Report - Standley Systems 2024 Office Culture Survey
Analyzes workplace culture and its effect on employee productivity.
Read the Survey Report - Theatro 2024 Retail Worker Safety Survey
Shows how labor shortages and rising in-store incidents are increasing frontline safety risks, stress, and turnover.
Read the Survey Report - DuraPlas 2024 Workplace Safety Culture Survey
Examines how employees perceive workplace safety practices and the factors shaping safety culture.
Read the Survey Report - Aprimo Survey: The Complex Pursuit of Simplicity
Explores how the overuse of workplace apps can create complexity.
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Verfico 2023 Survey: Wage Theft in America
Investigates consumer and employee perspectives on wage theft across industries.
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Financial and Operational Insights
- Logile 2026 State of Fresh Grocery Operations Industry Survey
Finds that while 89% of grocery and retail decision-makers call their fresh operations successful, 74% struggle to see what is actually happening inside their own fresh departments.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2026 Fraud Readiness Survey
Finds that most finance professionals have faced a payment fraud attempt or cannot rule one out, exposing gaps in accounts payable controls.
Read the Survey Report - Mobilization Funding 2026 Construction Growth and Cash Flow Survey
Reveals how often construction leaders pass on profitable work because of cash flow timing rather than capacity.
Read the Survey Report - Integris 2026 Banking Trust and Technology Survey
Highlights the growing gap between customer expectations and banking technology, with concerns around cybersecurity, AI, and consumer trust.
Read the Survey Report - Mobilization Funding 2025 Construction Delays Survey (Construction Pros)
Shows how payment delays and cash flow issues, not just weather, are driving major construction setbacks.
Read the Survey Report - Mobilization Funding 2025 Construction Delays Survey (General Public)
Explores how Americans perceive the causes and daily impact of construction delays, revealing a gap between public assumptions and industry realities.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2025 Leaders vs. Ledger Survey
Reveals the growing disconnect between finance leaders and teams, where manual processes and outdated workflows hinder execution.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2024 Leaders vs. Ledger Survey
Analyzes the disconnect between finance teams and leadership, revealing gaps in expectations, strategy, and operational realities.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2024 Finance Paper Dependence Survey
Examines the hidden costs and inefficiencies of paper-based finance processes, highlighting barriers to digital transformation.
Read the Survey Report - Yooz 2024 Beyond the Balance Sheet Survey
Highlights the importance of integrating financial data with decision-making.
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Yooz 2024 AI in Construction Survey
Examines the adoption of AI technology in the construction sector.
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Why Surveys Work for PR
Surveys are more than just numbers—they’re stories waiting to be told. By aligning surveys with timely issues and audience interests, we help our clients earn media coverage, build credibility, and amplify their voices in crowded markets. Learn more about how to conduct PR surveys and setting up an Digital PR survey infrastructure.
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