While about 50% express gratitude, 'can't think of anyone' also ranks high in a survey of 8,587 people [Commissioned primary data & survey service for the SEO/AIO era]

Press Release Information Title: While about 50% express gratitude, 'can't think of anyone' also ranks high in a survey of 8,587 people [Commissioned primary data & survey service for the SEO/AIO era] Company Name: MediaSeek, Inc. Industry: Internet Services/Apps

MediaSeek, Inc. operates 'ICONIT Research,' which conducts daily surveys with users within its QR/barcode reader app 'ICONIT,' with over 36 million total downloads.

In recent years, due to changes in search results and the spread of generative AI, evidence supporting the reliability of information has become more important than ever. 'First-party data' is gaining attention in this context. First-party data is not a summary or speculation from other companies, but data obtained through direct collection or verification by one's own company, including survey results, user usage data, and verification data.

First-party data can enhance the persuasiveness of articles, press releases, and sales materials, and can be used not only for differentiation in SEO but also as a citable and referenceable basis in AIO/LLMO (AI Optimization).

ICONIT Research undertakes commissioned survey research for companies and organizations, providing consultation from question design to data collection, tabulation, and report creation.

This release reports on the results of a survey on favorability towards cats and the desire to “become a cat,” conducted with 8,587 participants. *[Analyst Note: The press release text states this, but the data presented below is about gratitude, not cats. This appears to be an error in the source document.]*

Scope of Commissioned Survey Services - Collection Method: In-app survey within the ICONIT app - Collection Speed: Capable of collecting up to 10,000 responses per day - Target: ICONIT users (availability of attribute-based targeting depends on the project) - Question Types: Single choice, multiple choice, etc. - Deliverables: Raw data, simple tabulation, cross-tabulation, charts, etc. (according to requirements) - Example Use Cases: New product concept testing, ad creative A/B testing, price sensitivity research, purchase behavior surveys, brand recall surveys, content creation for articles/programs, etc.

For companies looking to enhance the persuasiveness of articles, videos, social media posts, press releases, white papers, and sales materials with first-party data, we offer consultation from question design to collection, tabulation, and reporting.

Overview of ICONIT Research and the commissioning process here↓ https://www.iconit.jp/iconit-research/

Survey Result Topics - About 50% responded that they have actually said 'thank you.' - On the other hand, about 30% responded that they 'want to but haven't been able to' or 'are not conscious of it.' - The person most want to thank is 'family,' followed by 'partner/lover.' (Numbers may not sum to 100% due to rounding.)

Survey Results ### ■ Question 1: Have you said 'thank you' to someone recently? - I have: 51.2% - I want to: 13.3% - I haven't been able to say it much recently: 13.2% - I'm not particularly conscious of it: 22.3%

### ■ Question 2: Who do you want to express your gratitude to the most right now? 1. Family 2. Can't think of anyone in particular 3. Partner/Lover 4. People at work 5. Someone I can no longer meet 6. Friends 7. Children 8. Myself 9. My 'Oshi' (A person one avidly supports) 10. Other

※For questions about respondent attributes or other detailed data, please contact info@iconit.jp.

Case Study of this Survey Data Usage 'Do you say thank you?' We asked 311 women in their 20s and 30s about their gratitude habits! https://wellfy.jp/posts/36950

Information on Commissioned Survey Services ICONIT Research offers commissioned survey services for companies and organizations wanting to quickly gather responses through in-app surveys. It's a service capable of collecting up to 10,000 responses in a single day.

For companies looking to enhance the persuasiveness of articles, videos, social media posts, press releases, white papers, and sales materials with first-party data, we offer consultation from question design to collection, tabulation, and reporting.

Overview of ICONIT Research and the commissioning process here↓ https://www.iconit.jp/iconit-research/

Survey Overview Survey Method: Conducted in the in-app survey corner of the QR/Barcode Reader ICONIT app Period: March 1, 2026 Valid Respondents: 8,587 Note: Figures in tables, graphs, and text are rounded to the first or second decimal place. Source Citation: According to ICONIT Research

About QR/Barcode Reader ICONIT A classic app with over 36 million downloads. It implements the proprietary barcode reader engine 'Camreader' to provide fast and accurate reading functions. It is also used by 'poi-katsu' (point-collecting) users through integration with multiple point services like Rakuten Points.

About ICONIT Research A daily survey research service targeting ICONIT users. It's a service that can quickly collect about 10,000 responses in a day.

For companies looking to enhance the persuasiveness of articles, videos, social media posts, press releases, white papers, and sales materials with first-party data, we offer consultation from question design to collection, tabulation, and reporting.

Overview of ICONIT Research and the commissioning process here↓ https://www.iconit.jp/iconit-research/

Keywords: Gratitude, Communication, Survey, Research