Paul Carton

Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Paul Carton, Ph.D., is Vice President of Research at ChangeWave Research. Dr. Carton co-founded the ChangeWave Research operation in 2000 and oversees all of its components, including data analysis and research report writing. Dr. Carton has an extensive background in online survey research and the development of Internet research communities.

Prior to joining ChangeWave Research in 2000, he worked as a survey researcher and consultant for the Boston-based firm of Marttila and Kiley, Inc. He was also Vice President of Research and Management Systems Inc., where he helped develop some of the first Internet communities for research and education in the US.

Dr. Carton’s research has been published in a wide range of journals and publications including Nieman Reports (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Nieman Foundation at Harvard University), Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies (Washington, DC) and Future Choices, (Washington, DC: Youth Policy Institute) — along with hundreds of news media publications.

He holds a Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the School of Management, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Recent Articles

Strongest Business Software Spending Environment in Three Years

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Software spending is showing more strength than in any previous ChangeWave business software survey of the past 34 months. Moreover, this is the sixth consecutive survey in which spending has registered an improvement.

Water Project Spending Remains Healthy Going Forward

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The rebound in water project spending will likely continue over the next 12 months, led by the U.S. economic stimulus program. But which companies have the most momentum?

Consumers Give High Marks to Google Android OS and Motorola Droid

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Recent ChangeWave surveys have shown a huge spike in consumer demand for the Google (GOOG) Android operating system, with Motorola (MOT) and HTC benefiting most.

New Survey Shows Huge Wave of Apple iPad Demand Striking Amazon

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

A ChangeWave survey offers key evidence that the Apple iPad will have a major impact on the e-Reader, laptop and home entertainment markets.

We Told You So: Paltry Sales Pummel Palm

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

PALM reduced its full-year revenue outlook to "well below" previous targets of $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion due to weak smart phone sales. That's not news to ChangeWave, which predicted this trend in a December report.

Big Surge in U.S. Consumer Spending for January

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

According to ChangeWave Research, consumer spending is set to surge as nearly three-in-ten U.S. consumers now say they'll spend more over the next 90 days than they did a year ago.

The Emerging Dominator of the Cellular, Internet and TV Markets

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Among telecom service providers, Verizon (VZ) is best-positioned to dominate the marketplace according to ChangeWave Research.

Consumer Restaurant Spending On the Upswing

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Restaurant spending, often a leading indicator of where overall consumer spending is headed, has improved for the fourth straight month. But which restaurant chains are seeing the biggest jump?

Google’s Android OS Rocks Smart Phone Industry

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The Google Android OS is leading the way as a huge transformation in planned smart phone buying trends takes place.

Uptick in Holiday Spending Leads to a Blowout Win for Amazon (AMZN)

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Holiday spending for the 2009 season is showing major improvements over last year and is being led by blowout numbers for Amazon (AMZN).

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