The Researcher's Guide to Spotting Red Flags in Contracts
From Conversations for Research Rockstars by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing
August 26, 2025 · 12 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the complexities of contracts in market research and provides practical tips for researchers.
Contracts may not be the most exciting part of our work as researchers—but they can make or break a project. In this Research Rockstar Conversation, Kathryn Korostoff talks with Benjamin de Seingalt, Esq., Corporate Counsel and Director of Privacy and Compliance at MarketVision Research, about the growing complexity of contracts in market research and insights work. Together, they explore: Why contracts are bigger and more detailed today How privacy regulations shape what goes into agreements Red flags researchers should watch for Four practical tips for navigating research contracts For anyone working in market research—whether agency-side, client-side, or an independent contractor, this episode will help you spot issues before they derail a project. 👉 Want to go deeper? Check out our course on Ethical and Legal Topics for Market Researchers at Research Rockstar. Conversations for Research Rockstars is produced by Research Rockstar Training & Staffing. Our 25+ Market Research eLearning classes are offered on demand and include options to earn Insights Association Certificates. Our Rent-a-Researcher staffing service places qualified, fully vetted market research experts…
People in this episode
Host: Kathryn Korostoff
Guest: Benjamin De Seingalt
Topics covered
- contracts
- market research
- privacy regulations
- red flags
- research tips
Keywords
- contract complexity
- market research contracts
- privacy compliance
- researcher tips
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