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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.
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Advertise.com, an Advertising company, was established in 2001. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and India.
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THE SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING GROUP, INC is an user experience agency established in 1991. The team offers UX/UI Design and Graphic Design and is in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
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Product Design company Shane Maddox, Inc. Powered by BAMKO was established in 1999. The agency focuses on Product Design and E-Commerce Development, and is midsize.
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HCD International, Inc. Is a Business Consulting company. The Lanham, Maryland-based agency was founded in 1991. Their team specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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HCH Enterprises, LLC is a Cybersecurity company established in 1986. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and Business Consulting.
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Ignite Digital Services is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the firm focuses on Business Consulting and Market Research.
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MCH Strategic Data, a midsize CRM consulting and SI company, is located in Sweet Springs, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Market Research.
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Yes& Lipman Hearne is a branding company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, their midsize team offers Branding and Public Relations. The company was founded in 1988.
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Further is a Market Research company. Established in 2004, the company is in Atlanta, Georgia and City of London, England. Their team focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Acquired Data Solutions, Inc. Is an Application Testing company established in 1997. Their team specializes in Application Testing and Cybersecurity.
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Innovative Systems, Inc. Is a midsize Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based data analytics company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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37.8/40.018.6/20 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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35.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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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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$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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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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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.