by Jennifer Ray
ReconMR, a Texas-headquartered, full-service research and analytics firm with more than 30 years of experience, is excited to announce a strategic integration with Siena University Research Institute (SRI), one of the nation’s most revered polling institutions. This collaboration joins two preeminent firms in data collection, methodology, and insights and analytics to further public polling capacity and elevate standards and results across all industries served.
“We share a commitment to scientific rigor, high-quality sampling, and credible, nonpartisan results. We are honored to have been recognized by Siena University and given the opportunity to continue growing SRI as the gold standard for public opinion research and polling,” said Lyle Durbin, CEO of ReconMR. “This integration sets a precedent for collaboration between expert research institutes and professional data collection and analytics firms.”
The strengths of these two powerhouses in research and analytics will be combined into one organization, with each division focusing on its core competencies, while also collaborating to offer clients more value and expertise. ReconMR delivers large-scale, high-quality data collection and advanced analytics capabilities while Siena University Research Institute offers rigorous academic expertise, expert polling, and an extensive portfolio that includes conducting regional, statewide and national surveys on business, economic, political, voter, social, and academic issues. Together, ReconMR and SRI aim to deliver deeper insights, broaden research capabilities, and enhance methodological merit.
“This integration positions us to do what we’ve always aspired to do: advance the science of public opinion with even greater depth, precision, and integrity,” said Don Levy, Ph.D., director of the Siena Research Institute. “By combining Siena’s academic rigor and polling expertise with ReconMR’s exceptional data collection and analytics capacity, we are expanding what’s possible for researchers, policymakers, and the public. Together, we’ll deliver insights that are not only more comprehensive, but more meaningful for the communities we serve.”
ReconMR operates one of the industry’s largest call center networks with over 750 dedicated stations and employs hundreds of researchers, interviewers, and analytics professionals across the state. Through combined resources and capabilities, this union enhances ReconMR’s ability to facilitate large-scale public opinion and policy research while continuing to grow its in-state workforce.
ReconMR remains headquartered in Central Texas and continues to invest in local hiring, training, and long-term career pathways.
About ReconMR
ReconMR is a full-service research and analytics firm, with in-house data collection, insights and analytics capabilities servicing commercial, government, public policy, and social science research entities around the world. As the largest and most experienced data collection provider in North America, ReconMR has grown to include a uniquely qualified insights and analytics division complete with experienced statisticians, methodologists, and program managers on staff. The company leverages innovation and proven research methods to produce highly representative and reliable results. With thirty plus years of experience, ReconMR has the staff, resources, and tools to ensure the success of any project, regardless of complexity level.
About Siena Research Institute
Founded in 1980 at Siena University in New York’s Capital District, the Siena Research Institute (SRI) conducts regional, statewide and national surveys, both expert and public opinion, on business, economic, political, voter, social, academic and historical issues. In 2013, SRI and The New York Times began a polling partnership, developing The New York Times/Siena Poll which currently holds a 3-star rating from FiveThirtyEight, their highest possible rating for a pollster.
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