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

Consumer Automobile Purchasing Trends

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

When it comes to auto purchasing, auto manufacturers Toyota (TM) and Honda (HMC) lead, but Ford (F) shows surprising momentum.

Winners in the Race for Federal Stimulus Dollars

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

With the billions of federal stimulus dollars up for grabs, we took a close up look at the types of infrastructure projects benefiting the most and the companies winning and losing as a result.

Corporate Software Spending Improves

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

As corporate software spending continues to improve, Microsoft (MSFT) is showing the most momentum due, in part, to the release of Windows 7.

Microsoft Windows 7 Momentum Triggers a Surge in PC Demand

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The release of Microsoft's (MSFT) Windows 7 operating system is having a direct impact on consumer PC buying.

Apple Soars Behind iPhone 3GS Momentum

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

These are heady times for the smart phone market, with consumer buying plans near record levels. But what impact are the new smart phones from Apple (AAPL) and Palm (PALM) having on Research In Motion (RIMM) and the rest of the smart phone market?

Consumer Spending Steady for Oct. – Amazon (AMZN), Macy’s (M) Show Improvement

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Amazon (AMZN) and Macy's (M) are likely to enjoy an uptick in consumer spending heading into the holiday season, according to a new ChangeWave Alliance survey.

ChangeWave – Restaurant Sector Improving

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Starbucks (SBUX), Olive Garden (DRI), Chipotle (CMG) and Maggianos (EAT) are among the restaurant stocks likely to enjoy the biggest benefits from a recovery in the sector, according to two new ChangeWave Alliance surveys.

U.S. Consumer Spending Continues to Improve in September

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Consumer spending is continuing to improve going forward, but which retail stores have the most momentum as we head into the fall season and which are trailing behind? Read on to get the full details.

U.S. Stimulus Program Causing Rebound in Water Project Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

There's a rebound occurring in water project spending over the next 12 months -- largely driven by the U.S. government's economic stimulus program. But which companies are best positioned to benefit?

Slower Going for IT Spending – But the Recovery Continues

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Nearly all signs point to a slowdown in the rate of recovery for corporate IT spending this quarter. But it is still continuing to improve, and there are signs of a bigger uptick in store for first half 2010. Where are the improvements most likely to be?

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