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talker is part of SWNS Media Group. A US and UK-based news agency with a proud 40+ year history of providing international publishers and broadcasters with media content. The SWNS team includes news and picture editors, journalists, photographers, feature writers and videographers.
Talker Research (formerly known as OnePoll U.S.) is our in-house market research division driving our data-led storytelling. Talker Research adheres to the AAPOR Code of Professional Ethics and Practices (the American Association for Public Opinion Research). Our researchers also follow market research standards and best practices outlined by MRS (the Market Research Society) and ESOMAR (the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research).
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