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How do I join InterSearch?Membership is open to all involved in international Christian media production work. You may make an inquiry about membership to Svante Hektor, the InterSearch chairmanl, svante.hektor@ibra.se, or Hugh Barton with FEBA Radio: hugh_barton@btinternet.com . Members must be in agreement with the Lausanne Covenant. InterSearch members agree to abide by their approved Working Rules. This document is also the guideline for how InterSearch is governed and operated. These are reviewed and updated annually. Back to TopWhere can I find InterSearch's research results?Due to the terms of thier purchase, research results are restricted to the members of InterSearch itself. These are accessed via a password protected area on this Web site. Each member organization in InterSearch receives a password that can be used by its organization. Research results are posted in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Various members have made their synopses and analyses available to the entire membership as well. Back to TopWhy don't Christian organizations do more research?Good question. Organizations give a variety of answers, ranging from the cost of research to a perspective that says it's not needed because they trust the Holy Spirit to bless their ministry. Although InterSearch members all believe in the work of the Holy Spirit, they also believe that achieving excellence for God and using the resources provided by prayer and financial partners requires the use of assessment tools (research). Back to TopWho does InterSearch's research?InterSearch obtains its research using several different methods. First, it purchases data from market and audience research companies, either directly or as an end-user of commissioned research by such organizations as InterMedia., based in Washington, DC. This data is usually referred to as "top-line" data, with summaries of responses to extensive questionnaires. Detailed data sets are also available at addtional cost for detailed analysis. Second, it completes its own research, either by direct commission to organizations such as InterMedia, or by using its own internal personnel resources and staff. All research conducted uses standard industry procedures for sampling, questionnaire or focus group design, and analysis. InterSearch seeks the highest possible quality in all research obtained for its members. And, as well, data located by InterSearch member organizations are also shared among the membership for their use. Back to TopIs InterSearch legitimate?InterSearch is a member of CIBAR, the Conference of International Broadcasters' Audience Research services (CIBAR), and is the recognized representative of international Christian broadcasters in this organization. Other CIBAR members include the BBC World Service, the Voice of America, Radio Deutsche Welle, Radio South Africa, Radio Veritas, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio France International, Radio Sweden, Swiss Radio, Radio Russia, and other public and private international radio organizations. InterSearch members are able to attend the CIBAR annual meetings as participants, and frequently do so. They have been asked to bring their experience and results to the general meetings of CIBAR. Back to TopWhat is the focus of InterSearch's research?InterSearch research focuses on the media generally, and while radio has been the main area of interest, the developing technologies are becoming more important it their studies. These additional interests include attention to the context for use of radio and other media in different societies, access, behavior and preferences. It also looks at research directly relevant to the making of programming and material for the user, including assessment of quality, appropriateness and appeal, and audience reaction. In general terms, InterSearch research focuses on issues that its member organizations think most useful to their ministries. Back to TopWhen and where is InterSearch's next annual general meeting?InterSearch's next annual general meeting will take place at the facilities February 14 and 17, 2012. The venue southeast Asiat and linked to some workshops and seminars relating to media research. Please contact Svante Hektor for further details if you are interested in attending. InterSearch membership is open to all involved in international Christian media production work and attendance at the annual general meetings is restricted to its members. Back to TopRevised: February 07, 2012 . |