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Listed below are other determinants of Market size and potential one could have used, if one had the data:
1) The No: of companies that have used usability services in the last 2 years
2) The number of usability services consumed per year
3) No: of providers of usability services through traditional research and focus groups].
4) Amount that each of the industry segments collectively spends or plans to spend from its marketing budget on eye-tracking services.
5) The collective market share or simply the size of the direct competitors in Australia – No: of providers of eye-tracking as a service
No: of clients, present and past
No. of partners
Relationship with government and universities
No: of consulting staff and employees
Revenues of companies (Not disclosed)
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Appendix C: Interview Questionnaires
Interviewees (in chronological order) –
(1) James Breeze
(2) Cinnamon Pollard
(3) Toby Biddle
(4) Claudia McInerney
(5) Ruzbeh Bacha
(6) Kate Caldwell
(7) Tony Marlow
(8) Tommy Strandvall.
Summary of Interview with James Breeze
Interviewee profile
James Breeze: Founder of Objective Digital in Australia. James is a reseller of Tobii eye trackers in Australia. He is also in charge of marketing in Australia for Tobii products. He has been highly influential in promoting eye tracking technology across Australia.
Email: jbreeze@objectivedigital.com
Tel: 1300 858 015
Website: http://objectivedigital.com
Interviewed on 17th June, 2009 at 9.30 am (UK Standard Time)
Interviewee is a possible competitor/partner
Questionnaire and responses
1. What are the current applications of eye-tracking in Australia?
James
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Web usability, academia (PhD Research, Child Psychology), Ophthalmology
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2. What is your perception of Australia as a market?
James
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Tech savvy – Producer and user of latest technologies.
Usability testing was introduced in the market about 8 years ago in 2002-03.
Tobii is the first company to use eye tracking in Australia
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3. What is the nature of competition? (Monopoly/Oligopoly/Intense Competition)
James
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Web usability is competitive
Most companies provide data collection, analysis and recommendations
Some of them have their own eye trackers while others rent them on a project basis
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4. What was your motivation for choosing eye-tracking as a market research method and business model?
James
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Exposure with Tobii
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5. What are the pros and cons of Eye-tracking with respect to its substitutes, if there are any?
James
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Online Research tools – Focus Groups, Surveys, WebEx
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6. Describe your service-product lines.
James
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User experience, Social Media
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7. What is your annual sales revenue?
8. Out of channels of service provision such as Web, Print Media, Video, do you think any particular channel is more profitable than the other? If so why?
James
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Web usability is the most profitable as it is currently the most popular application of eye tracking. Client awareness of use of eye tracking in other areas is low.
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9. What kind of equipment do you use for eye-tracking?
10. How do you collect data for eye-tracking? What is your sample size?
James
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Based on type of project, the people are recruited and paid to come to their office and undertake the eye tracking test.
Average sample size is 6 people per project.
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11. How long does it take for you to analyze the collected data and present it to the client?
12. Do you have long term contracts with clients?
James
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Yes, with most of them.
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13. How do you price your products or services?
James
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Pricing varies from project-to-project basis and also depending on a client budget.
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14. Can you tell us about your major target segment? Why?
James
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Web segments - Global brands
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15. What is the level of awareness of eye-tracking amongst customers? What is their attitude towards eye-tracking and your perceived service?
James
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High in web usability.
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16. Do you encounter Barriers like regulation? What are the challenges to your business?
James
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No ethical challenges
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17. Could you talk about key stakeholders who add value to your business?
James
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Long term clients, Tobii, Partners
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18. Do you think Realeyes could add value to your business by partnering with you and complementing your services?
James
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Yes, if they can provide global brands as clients who are interested in providing products and services relevant to the Australian market.
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19. Do you think eye-tracking applications will change in future?
James
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Yes, once eye movement is coupled with other part of the human body (neurology)
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20. What is the role of psychology played in Eye-tracking?
James
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Teaches you scientific methods to discuss eye tracking technology.
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Summary of Interview with Cinnamon Pollard
Interviewee profile
Cinnamon Pollard: Partnerships and Marketing Director of Livewire.org.au. Livewire is an online community that is part of Starlight, Australia and is a not for profit organization.
Email: cinnamon.pollard@starlight.org.au
Tel: 02 8425 5968
Website: http://livewire.org.au
Interviewed on 19th June, 2009 at 8.00 am (UK Standard Time)
Interviewee is a possible competitor/partner
Questionnaire and Responses
Corporate Identity
What trends are affecting your marketing strategy and how is the company anticipating them?
Cinnamon
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Livewire is protected in the short term with government funding.
However, the parent company Starlight, Australia has been affected by the recession and has been forced to cut down on marketing expenses
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What are your main products and services?
Cinnamon
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Livewire is an online community aimed at 11-21 year olds who are suffering from illnesses like cancer, leukaemia, etc.
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Through what channel(s) does the company mainly sell its products or services?
Cinnamon
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Online channels: Optimized search engine
Google Ad words
Free advertising through content partners
Not for profit organizations provide links to registration pages of Livewire
Direct marketing program include people going to hospitals for signing up kids. Captain Starlight
Livewire on wheels
Mobile Applications
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Are any of your stakeholders involved in your marketing campaign? How does the company currently communicate with them?
Cinnamon
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Government and Starlight participation need to be acknowledged in all promotions.
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How does the company’s existing marketing/sales channel (web-pages) support the company’s vision?
Current Situation
Who are your (key) competitors? What key features of your website differentiate you from your competitors?
Cinnamon
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No direct competition. Targeted at niche audiences like children suffering from illnesses
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Is there any current marketing research available for your business?
Cinnamon
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Jaws Screen Reader for Visually impaired, Vision Australia for reviewing websites
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What are the most important factors in a customer’s decision to buy the product(s)?
Cinnamon
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Livewire is a safe website tailor-made for the targeted audience
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What are the characteristics of a typical customer (customer profile)?
Cinnamon
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Kids who want to feel normal. Bring out the creative streak in hospitalized kids
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What is the geographic scope of the advertising/promotion effort?
Cinnamon
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Sydney, Melbourne, Metropolitan and regional
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Perception
What do you feel is the biggest challenge in getting your message across to customers?
Cinnamon
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These young children are disconnected from the world. No television, no magazines, lack of internet access.
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