Platform · Pulse Surveys

Real-time opinion ,
before the news cycle
moves on.

Pulse surveys give you a snapshot of current opinions about breaking news, policy shifts, or campaign moments, in hours, not weeks.

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Iran War & Prices
Since the United States began military operations in Iran in February, the average U.S. gas price has risen from around $3.00 to $4.48 per gallon. How much do you think the war in Iran is responsible for rising gas prices?
50%
30%
9%
3%
7%
The war is the main reason gas prices have gone up
The war is one of several reasons gas prices have gone up
The war has played only a minor role in rising gas prices
The war has nothing to do with rising gas prices
Not sure
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What It Is

A rapid temperature check fielded in hours.

A Pulse Survey is a short (5–10 questions), fast-turnaround study designed to capture real-time opinion on a breaking moment. Unlike an RMT, these aren't designed to measure what changes people's minds. They measure current attitudes, awareness, and reactions.

They answer the questions your team is asking right now:

"How are voters responding to this news?"
"Is this attack landing?"
"Do our supporters understand what just happened?"
When to Use Pulse Surveys

Built for the moments when you
can't wait for a full study.

Breaking news

A major story drops. Know how your audience is reacting before you respond.

Tracking shift

Run weekly Pulses to track sentiment over time on a key issue.

Pulse vs RMT

Two tools. Different jobs.

Pulse Surveys and Rapid Message Tests work best together, not as substitutes for each other.

Pulse Survey
  • Lightweight, 5–10 questions
  • Measures current sentiment
  • Descriptive, what people think right now
  • 500–800 respondents
vs
Rapid Message Testing (RMT)
  • Rigorous, full RCT methodology
  • Measures what changes people's minds
  • Prescriptive, what changes minds
  • Actionable for creative + media decisions
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React faster than
the news cycle.

Talk to our team. We'll walk you through how Pulse Surveys fit into your rapid-response workflow, and how to pair them with RMT for the full picture.

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