First Research, Inc.

First Research, a subsidiary of D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), stands as the foremost provider of cutting-edge Industry Intelligence Tools, effectively empowering sales and marketing teams to achieve greater speed and precision, thereby unlocking opportunities and sealing deals with heightened efficiency. In essence, First Research takes on the role of information analysis, meticulously sifting through a plethora of sources to craft insightful and easily digestible Industry Intelligence. This resource can be swiftly assimilated, enabling a profound understanding of prospects' or clients' business challenges.

Foremost among First Research's clientele are industry leaders in sectors including banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, and professional services. Notable customers encompass prominent entities such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sprint.

The effectiveness of First Research's offerings is evidenced by its widespread adoption, boasting a user base of over 60,000 sales professionals. The benefits of First Research's tools extend to any organization that engages with prospects spanning diverse industries.

In the intricate realm of business, First Research's Industry Intelligence Tools emerge as a strategic catalyst, facilitating quicker comprehension of market nuances, sharper decision-making, and expedited collaboration between sales and marketing teams. By fostering these outcomes, First Research enhances the competitive edge of enterprises across varied sectors.
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616 Reports from First Research, Inc.

   
  • Membership Organizations

    Membership Organizations Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Organizations in this industry promote the business, professional, and political interests of their members. Major organizations include the AARP, the American Medical Association, the National Education Association, and the Nati ... Read More

  • Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing

    Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture material handling machinery and equipment, including forklifts, conveyors, elevators and escalators, and overhead cranes and hoists. Major companies include Honeywell Intell ... Read More

  • Oilseed Farming

    Oilseed Farming Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry grow and harvest soybeans and other oilseed-producing plants, such as sunflower, safflower, flax, sesame, and canola (also known as rapeseed). No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Dema ... Read More

  • Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers

    Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry store, transport, and distribute wholesale petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas. Major US companies include Equinor, Global Partners, Mansfield Oil Compa ... Read More

  • Port, Harbor & Marine Terminal Management

    Port, Harbor & Marine Terminal Management Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate ports and harbors and provide water transportation support services, including cargo handling and vessel navigation. Major companies include APM Terminals (Netherlands), COSCO S ... Read More

  • Public Relations Services

    Public Relations Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry design and implement public relations campaigns; some also offer lobbying and political consulting services. The US-based Edelman is the world's largest PR firm. Major global advertising holding co ... Read More

  • Truckload Carriers

    Truckload Carriers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide long-distance transportation by truck of general freight, in which freight from a single shipper makes up a truckload. Major companies include JB Hunt, Schneider National, Swift Transportation, and We ... Read More

  • Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

    Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture transportation equipment, including motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and other aerospace products, ships and boats, and railroad rolling stock. Major companies include US-bas ... Read More

  • Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing

    Wireless Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce radio and television broadcast and wireless communications equipment. Major companies include Apple and Cisco (both based in the US); as well as Ericsson (Sweden); Hua ... Read More

  • Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing

    Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture agricultural equipment and machinery, as well as commercial turf and lawn care equipment. Major companies include AGCO, John Deere, and Lindsay Corporation (all based in the US), ... Read More

  • Fruit & Tree Nut Farming

    Fruit & Tree Nut Farming Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry grow fruits and tree nuts for commercial production. Major companies include Blue Diamond Growers, Chiquita Brands, Dole Food Company, Fresh Del Monte Produce, the National Grape Cooperative and its Wel ... Read More

  • Grantmaking Foundations

    Grantmaking Foundations Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Organizations in this industry manage endowments and award grants to a variety of recipients; some endow a single entity, such as a museum or university. Major organizations include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the For ... Read More

  • Commuter Rail Systems

    Commuter Rail Systems Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate local and suburban commuter rail systems. Major companies include China Railway, MTR Corporation, Metropolitan Transport Authority, SNCF, Tokyo Metro, and VR Group. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is ... Read More

  • Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores

    Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate physical retail stores specializing in gifts, novelty items, greeting cards, and souvenirs. Major companies include Hallmark, shopDisney, and Spencer's (all based in the US), as well ... Read More

  • Electric Power Generation

    Electric Power Generation Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate electric power generation facilities that convert other forms of energy, such as fossil fuels, nuclear, water, wind, and solar power, into electrical energy. Major companies include AES, Americ ... Read More

  • Interior Design Services

    Interior Design Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry plan and design interior spaces such as hotels, hospitals, residences, commercial businesses, and offices. Although no major companies dominate the industry, a number of large architecture and design fi ... Read More

  • Magnetic & Optical Media Manufacturing & Reproduction

    Magnetic & Optical Media Manufacturing & Reproduction Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture optical discs, hard drive disks, and magnetic tape storage, and provide mass duplication of data on such media. Major companies include media makers CMC Magnetic ... Read More

  • Personal Care Products Manufacturing

    Personal Care Products Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture toiletries and grooming products, including perfumes, shampoos, skin lotions, and shaving cream, as well as lipstick, mascara, and other cosmetics. Major companies include Est&ea ... Read More

  • Special Effects & Other Video Post-Production Services

    Special Effects & Other Video Post-Production Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide specialized motion picture or video post-production services, such as editing, film/tape transfers, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, animation and special ef ... Read More

  • TV Broadcast & Cable Networks

    TV Broadcast & Cable Networks Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry broadcast television programs for free to the public and for a fee to cable subscribers. In the US, major broadcast TV networks are ABC, NBC, and Paramount, while leading cable networks include ESP ... Read More

  • Water Transportation Services

    Water Transportation Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide inland, coastal, and deep sea transportation of freight and passengers. Major companies include Carnival and Kirby Inland Marine (both located in the US); as well as Mærsk (Denmark); ... Read More

  • Direct Marketing Services

    Direct Marketing Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry develop advertising campaigns and related materials for direct distribution to customers by mail or online. Major companies include Epsilon Data Management, Harland Clarke, Harte Hanks, Merkle, and VML ... Read More

  • Guided Missile & Space Vehicle Manufacturing

    Guided Missile & Space Vehicle Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture guided missiles and related defense systems, along with space vehicles. Major companies include US-based Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corporation, and S ... Read More

  • Marijuana Stores

    Marijuana Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry retail cannabis products for medical and recreational use. The industry includes medical marijuana dispensaries and stores that sell marijuana for recreational use. No major companies dominate the industry. COM ... Read More

  • Catering Services

    Catering Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide single-event food services at customer-owned and company-owned facilities. Catering companies typically operate as local businesses; major US-based companies include Abigail Kirsch (New York), Behind t ... Read More

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