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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
See all 41 projectsMap and Fire is a market research company specializing in consumer insights, survey analysis, and market trend analysis. Across their reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their punctual project management and responsiveness. Approximately 80% emphasize their capability to deliver comprehensive market research solutions, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations tailored to various industries. Clients frequently commend their ability to align with budget constraints and offer high value for cost.
$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 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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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V Fluence, a Marketing Strategy company, is in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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WTC Consulting LLC is a Monrovia, California-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Market Research.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mesa, AZ
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Big data analytics company Make Sense Marketing LLC was established in 2003. The agency focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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Public relations firm KEITH KING & ASSOCIATES, LLC was established in 2003. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
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Small Marketing Strategy company SPECTRUM KNOWLEDGE INC., is headquartered in La Palma, California. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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Neil Cerbone Associates is a Business Consulting company. Established in 1980, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Catalyst Commercial Group is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gainesville, GA
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W H Johnson Realty, Inc is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Market Research, and the company is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia.
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Dirigo Collective is a branding firm. The Yarmouth, Maine-based agency was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Brooks Quayle is an Executive Search company. They focus on Executive Search and Market Research and were founded in 2012.
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H.W. Anderson is an Executive Search company. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York and Edinburgh, Scotland. Their services include Executive Search and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Lansing, MI
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Launched in 1996, Anderson Economic Group, LLC. Is a small East Lansing, Michigan-based Market Research company. Their team provides Market Research and Business Valuation Services.
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HBR Business Solutions is a small Business Consulting company based in Madrid, Spain and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Business Consulting and Litigation Support Services.
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WillPower Partners is a Fractional CMO Services company headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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Launched in 2008, iKahan media, Inc., a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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GoCharlie is a Generative AI company. They focus on Generative AI and Market Research and were founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAuthors Success Group is a professional publishing services company dedicated to helping authors turn their ideas and manuscripts into professionally published books. We provide end-to-end support
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Launched in 1993, SKDKnickerbocker is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Branding agency Breaktime Media was launched in 2008. The company offers Branding and Market Research.
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Cardenas Marketing Network [CMN] is a Chicago, Illinois-based Market Research company. They provide Market Research and Event Marketing and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Terminus is an Advertising company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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The Aspire Group Inc is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the agency was founded in 2008. Their services include Business Consulting and Branding.
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IIW, P.C. Is an Architectural Design company. Launched in 1982, the team focuses on Architectural Design and Commercial Development.
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Just Drive Events is a midsize Email Marketing company headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, MA
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Cartera Commerce, Inc is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and E-Commerce Development and are located in Lexington, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Midsize Business Consulting company AdvaMed, is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their services include Business Consulting and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Davidson, NC
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Located in Davidson, North Carolina, The Hunley Group is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Inbox Insight is a Market Research company. They were launched in 2010, and their services include Market Research and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Rhino Marketing Worldwide is a branding agency located in Houston, Texas. They provide Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsElite Era Development offers services in website development, digital marketing, branding, and 24/7 support. The overall feedback highlights their efficiency, timely delivery, and active communication, which resulted in immediate business growth for clients. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and budget-friendly pricing, while praising their impressive and dedicated team.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Gastonia, NC
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Launched in 2022, Amz Store Pros is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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Propelleads is a Direct Marketing company launched in 2016. The firm specializes in Direct Marketing and Branding, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kennesaw, GA
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Jannat Marketing & AI is a midsize Kennesaw, Georgia-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Carol Stream, IL
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Advertising company West Brook Publishing was launched in 2026. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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ECommerce Arena, an e-commerce development firm, is based in Houston, Texas and London, England. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Market Research.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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Web Design Pals is a branding firm founded in 2023. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the team provides Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Established in 2022, Revyve Digital is an Advertising company. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Intellectual Property Law company Trademark Office Help offers Intellectual Property Law and Corporate Law. They are located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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See all 9 projectsTech Savy Crew is a market research solutions provider with expertise in SEO and content marketing, delivering tailored digital strategies and market data analytics. With a 100% positive review rate, clients commend their remarkable communication and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights. Notable achievements include a 72% increase in organic traffic and a 60% growth in user sign-ups, showcasing their proficiency in marketing analytics and consumer insights.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Established in 2015, Website Pro USA is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Drawbridge Creative is a web design company. In Portland, Oregon, their team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Asbury Park, NJ
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More Students is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2018. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Headquartered in Fresno, California, Social Spark is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irving, TX
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Launched in 2018, 65 Limes | Digital Marketing Management is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Mill, SC
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IT strategy consulting company Validos was launched in 2018. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Workshop is a branding agency. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based firm was founded in 2019. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Other Marketing company Marketing Outside of the Box is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Other Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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GenBound is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have small team. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Acuity Brandworks, a branding company, was launched in 2019. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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The Iconic Expressions is a web development firm. Established in 2015, their team specializes in Web Development and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United States Market Research Firms
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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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34.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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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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$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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Oakland Park, FL
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35.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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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.