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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 7 projectsQwerry is a market research solutions provider renowned for its expertise in survey analysis, consumer insights, and market data research. The company consistently receives highly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising its professionalism, thoroughness, and tailored approach to client needs. Commonly highlighted aspects include their effective project management, detailed data analysis, and the ability to offer actionable insights, making them an invaluable partner for strategic decision-making.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 8 projectsAntedote is a Market Research Solutions firm specializing in Consumer Insights, Market Trend Analysis, and Marketing Data Analysis. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its professionalism, effective communication, and ability to deliver insightful, actionable results. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their deep understanding and expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned by clients.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 8 projectsGraphos Product is a branding and web strategy company specializing in crafting go-to-market strategies and developing distinctive brand identities. With a focus on delivering a seamless client experience, 100% of reviews highlight their personalized engagement and strong alignment with client values. Clients consistently praise their professional integrity and high-quality deliverables, with no negative feedback reported.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Converter Tools is a Direct Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in San Jose, California and Noida, India. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and Market
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Launched in 2009, Gsoure Technologies LLC is a small Hollywood, Florida-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Conversion Optimization.
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See all 28 projectsPlanBeyond is a market research company specializing in Market Research Solutions, Consumer Insights, and Data Analysis. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients praising PlanBeyond's exceptional project management, clear communication, and insightful recommendations. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlighted their ability to tailor Market Research Analysis to meet specific client needs, showcasing their expertise in Market Trend Analysis and Marketing Data Analysis.
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Triple Tree Software is a custom software development company headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. They provide Custom Software Development and Market Research and were established in 2016.
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Sentier Strategic Resources, LLC is an user experience agency headquartered in Austin, Texas. Their services include UX/UI Design and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Arrow Media, LLC is a branding agency launched in 2005. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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Red Comma Media Inc. Is a Market Research company. They are based in Madison, Wisconsin, and their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Traverse City, MI
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Colliver Technology Group, LLC is a Traverse City, Michigan-based Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Futurist Society Modern Investor Relations Firm is a Market Research company. They are located in Santa Barbara, California, and their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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PlatinumBlack (formerly Unleaded) is a Marketing Strategy company. They are located in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portland, ME
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The VIA Agency, a public relations company, was launched in 1995. The team provides Public Relations and Web Design and is based in Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts.
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Godfrey is a branding firm. They are based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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LordSocial is a social media marketing firm founded in 2017. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Randle Communications is a Sacramento, California-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Theory House Retail Marketing Agency is a branding firm. Their team is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Billings, MT
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Kinetic Marketing & Creative is a small branding agency headquartered in Billings, Montana. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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The Solutions Group of Jonesboro is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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Market Research company NIEUW AMSTERDAM ADVISORS is located in New Hyde Park, New York. They specialize in Market Research and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2009.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Launch Pop is a branding company. Their small team is in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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LeadCenter.AI, a Market Research company, provide Market Research and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2019.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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See all 1 projectsSam's Pickles is a versatile consulting firm specializing in CRM solutions and lead generation strategies. With 100% positive feedback, the company is praised for its effective project management and adaptability, achieving notable results such as launching CRM systems ahead of schedule and exceeding lead generation targets. Clients commend their commitment to quality and long-term relationships.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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The Motherhood is a branding company. Founded in 2006, the agency offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Direct Response is a Market Research company. The small Sheridan, Wyoming-based team provides Market Research and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2018.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Springfield, TN
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Inform Data Solutions is a Market Research company. Established in 2024, their team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Providence, RI
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RDW Group is an Advertising company. The Providence, Rhode Island-based team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Syntropy Group is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Birmingham, Alabama and have small team. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Winooski, VT
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LONDONmiddlebury, a branding firm, is headquartered in Winooski, Vermont. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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YimBuzz is a social media marketing firm in Santa Monica, California. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2002, SalesBrain is a small San Francisco, California-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wichita, KS
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Callcap is a telephone answering service. The team offers Call Center Services and Business Consulting and is in Wichita, Kansas.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bingham Farms, MI
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Located in Bingham Farms, Michigan and Plano, Texas, Productions Plus is a Staffing company. The team offers Staffing and Talent Representation.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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S. Groner Associates is a branding agency. The Long Beach, California-based company focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2018, McNeely Brockman Public Relations is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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EWISE Communications, a branding agency, is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Established in 2008, the team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Johnston, IA
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Bucket Media is an Advertising company founded in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Yebo is a branding firm. Founded in 1989, the agency focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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Burges & Burges Strategists is a Digital Strategy company launched in 1983. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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RCR Hub, a branding company, is based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. They offer Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pleasanton, CA
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Clutchgrowth is a Demand Generation Marketing company. Launched in 2017, the team offers Demand Generation Marketing and Market Research.
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Mission Field, LLC, a branding firm, was established in 2012. They offers Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Castle Rock, CO
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Kinsey & Company is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The Castle Rock, Colorado-based agency offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Business Plans USA is a small Market Research company founded in 2021. Their services include Market Research and Business Consulting.
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Five Perks is an Ecommerce Marketing company located in Sheridan, Wyoming. The team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Market Research.
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Kinetic Retail Group is a software development firm established in 2022. In Leavenworth, Kansas, the team provides Custom Software Development and Market Research.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Wiki Page Creation Service is a Wilmington, Delaware-based Content Writing Services company. Their services include Content Writing Services and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norcross, GA
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Founded in 1980, Compass Marketing Research is a Market Research and Recruiting company. In Norcross, Georgia, the team specializes in Market Research and Recruiting.
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Founded in 2006, Waggle Dance Marketing Research is a Marketing Strategy and Market Research company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Fontana Group Inc is a Business Consulting and Market Research company. Launched in 1973, the team offers Business Consulting and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Crescendo Consulting Group, a Marketing Strategy and Market Research company, is in Portland, Maine. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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Southwest Planning & Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy and Market Research company established in 1977. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Small artificial intelligence development company and Market Research company Emcien, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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38/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Burbank, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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34.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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33.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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31.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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31.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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30.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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32.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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33.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Oakland Park, FL
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36.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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35.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Market Research90% Other
United States Market Research FAQs
U.S. agencies bring proximity to the audiences you need to understand, from enterprise IT buyers to multicultural consumer segments. They’re skilled at recruiting representative samples across regions, income brackets, and languages, including Spanish-speaking respondents and hard-to-reach B2B roles.
You’ll also benefit from familiarity with U.S. compliance, such as CCPA for data privacy, HIPAA for health-related studies, COPPA for research involving minors, and state-specific incentives rules. Many U.S. firms integrate seamlessly with popular North American analytics stacks and can translate findings into go-to-market moves that fit U.S. channels, pricing norms, and retail or B2B buying cycles.
Start by outlining your project’s specific goals and requirements. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and evaluate them on:
- Research methodology — Can they defend their sampling frame, weighting, and screeners for bias?
- Recruiting strength — Do they access the exact roles or segments you need (e.g., US cardiologists, enterprise CISOs, Spanish-dominant consumers)?
- Proven deliverables — Look for clear insights, prioritized recommendations, and executive-ready reporting.
- Data integrity — Fraud detection, panel quality controls, and duplicate prevention.
- Compliance and security expertise — CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, anonymization, and consent workflows.
- Approach to ROI — Will they connect findings to positioning, pricing, product, or GTM decisions?
Pricing depends on methodology, sample size, and audience complexity. On Clutch, most market research firms charge:
- Quick-turn online survey (n=300–1,000, gen pop): $5,000 – $25,000
- Qual-only project (e.g., 6–12 in-depth interviews or 2–4 focus groups): $12,000 – $45,000
- Mixed methods (quant + qual) for a defined segment: $40,000 – $150,000+
- Brand tracker (quarterly/ongoing): $8,000 – $30,000 per wave
- Hourly consulting: $125 – $250+
- Niche B2B recruiting or healthcare professionals typically adds premium costs and incentives
The budget also varies by market. Projects sourced in NYC, SF Bay Area, or Boston may price higher than in secondary metros. Ask for an itemized estimate covering recruitment, incentives, programming, moderating, analysis, and deliverables.
U.S. market research firms cover consumer and B2B sectors. Common strengths include:
- Technology and SaaS
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Financial services and fintech
- Consumer packaged goods and retail
- E-commerce and marketplaces
- Manufacturing and industrial
- Media, entertainment, and gaming
- Automotive and mobility
- Guaranteed outcomes or “statistically significant” promises without a power analysis
- Vague sampling sources or inability to explain panel quality and fraud checks
- Scripted moderation with no probing; no discussion guides or pilot test
- Thin deliverables (raw charts only) or no business implications/recommendations
- Weak data governance: unclear PII handling, missing consent logs, no HIPAA/CCPA awareness
- Unwillingness to share screeners, instruments, or weighting logic
- Overreliance on convenience samples for niche B2B roles
- Refusal to detail incentive structure or respondent verification steps
Don’t underestimate these red flags, even if some of them may feel inconsequential at first glance. Make sure to identify and avoid these warning signs right away.