The Doctor Is In At Edison

Edison Research has appointed Dr. Nino Japaridze to the new role of Vice President for Public Affairs Research. Based in Washington, DC, Dr. Japaridze will lead Edison’s public affairs and international research practice, delivering strategic insights to public and private sector clients, and international media and development organizations.

Dr. Japaridze brings over 20 years of experience in the fields of public affairs and international research, most recently as VP of Public Affairs at Ipsos North America where she led global media research and political risk practice areas and was responsible for partnering with technology based companies to extend research capabilities across digital platforms. She also served as InterMedia Survey Institute’s Regional Research Director, leading audience and opinion research programs across Eurasia for the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, the US Department of State, the World Bank, USAID, RFE/RL, Voice of America, BBC, and other media and development institutions.

Japaridze said, “I’m delighted to be joining Edison Research and to take on the role of expanding Edison’s offerings with new and existing clients globally. The media and opinion research industry is experiencing tremendous change. I’m excited to leverage Edison’s gold standard exit poll research knowhow and cutting edge opinion and media research and, where possible, to pair these valuable assets with substantive experts and technology partners to provide clients with increasingly more accurate and timely insights at a highly competitive price.” Edison co-Founder & President Larry Rosin said, “We are confident that Nino will add great value to Edison Research and that our clients will benefit from her experience and insights.”