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

Smart Phone Slugfest – iPhone 3GS vs. Palm Pre

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

A recent survey of new owners takes an in-depth look at these much-anticipated smart phones -- including overall satisfaction, user expectations, and what is liked best and disliked most about each phone.

Will the Back-to-School Shopping Season Help Jumpstart Consumer Spending?

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Although research from the ChangeWave Alliance points to a tough, end of summer, back-to-school shopping season, there are a couple of retailers showing some momentum.

Three Big Cap Winners in Software

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The larger software vendors are outperforming many of their smaller counterparts at this point in the business cycle -- and this is happening at a time when corporate software buying is still improving, but at a slower pace. So which vendors top the list?

Best and Worst Stocks In TV Provider Market

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

There's a clear shift away from traditional TV viewing towards new types of online services and entertainment -- but who are the winners and losers? Here's a look at the key TV service providers battling for market share.

SBUX, Other Restaurants Slowly Regain Their Appetite

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

While the pace of overall growth within the restaurant industry has slowed according to two recent ChangeWave consumer surveys, there are a handful of standout winners, including Starbucks (SBUX) and several other restaurant chains.

Signs of a Pullback in U.S. Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

There are signs of a pullback in consumer spending going forward according to ChangeWave's latest survey. But is this simply a case of the summer doldrums -- or is it the start of another leg downward? And how are retailers Target (TGT), Wal-Mart (WMT), Best Buy (BBY) and Amazon (AMZN) faring?

Consumers Still Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

A recent ChangeWave Alliance survey shows spending continues to improve among consumers.

Economic Turnaround Ahead?

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

The first quarter of 2009 has been bad. And how will the second compare? Not looking so good either, according to ChageWave's latest corporate survey. But, before you go thinking things are never going to turn around, there are a few glints of hope that just may be the early signs of an economic trough. Get all the details here.

When Did You Learn We Were In Recession?

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

Recently the world was shocked to learn the U.S. had entered a recession way back in December 2007. So when did you learn about the recession? In retrospect, knowing very quickly when a recession starts is quite an important thing -- one that can have a life-altering impact on your financial future.

Could the Recession Affect Our Water Supply?

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave

It's possible that the economic recession will lead to a worldwide decline in drinkable water? Quite possibly, according to the latest ChangeWave survey on water industry trends, which shows tough financial times are causing a dramatic slowdown in planned water project expenditures. So, which sectors are being hurt most? And are any companies well-positioned for growth?

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