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 Sep 8, 2009

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 Aug 25, 2009

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 Aug 18, 2009

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 Aug 10, 2009

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 Jul 28, 2009

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.