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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 / 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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Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, Parking Lot Striping of Columbia is a midsize Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Milwaukee, WI
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Bader Rutter is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Market Research.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSt. Simons Island, GA
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Eidex Group, LLC is a Market Research company. They focus on Market Research and Fulfillment and were launched in 1999.
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In Boulder, Colorado, Walden Hyde is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami Beach, FL
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Joorney LLC is a Market Research company. They were launched in 2013 and focus on Market Research and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lehi, UT
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Theory Six is a Lehi, Utah-based Market Research and Business Consulting company. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Market Research and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Group RFZ is a Market Research company. Their small team is based in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Market Research and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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See all 1 projectsMasterplans offers comprehensive business plan development and consulting services with a strong emphasis on personalized service and client engagement. Reviews highlight their thorough understanding of client needs and effective project management, describing them as invested partners in realizing business visions. The firm is praised for its strategic guidance and ability to assist in securing funding and overcoming business challenges.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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ConsumerDNA is a small Market Research company founded in 2014. Their team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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MAT Studios is a small Bournemouth, England-based Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westport, CT
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Branding company Grounded World was established in 2018. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy and is based in Westport, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Observation Baltimore, a Market Research company, is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Launched in 1991, the team specializes in Market Research and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lexington, MA
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WinterGreen Research is a Market Research company. In Lexington, Massachusetts, the agency focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chapel Hill, NC
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Trig is a Product Design company. Launched in 2008, the team provides Product Design and Branding. The company is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Established in 1999, StrawberryFrog is a midsize New York, New York-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Cascade Insights is a Market Research company in Oregon City, Oregon. The team focuses on Market Research and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Marketing Strategy Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The company specializes in Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Virginia Beach, VA
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Xcel Global Panel is a Market Research company. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, their midsize team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy. The agency was founded in 2000.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Ecom Done For You is a Market Research company in New York, New York. They provide Market Research and Pay Per Click and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsWiki Specialist LLC is a company that provides services related to the creation and management of Wikipedia pages. Based on the review provided, the feedback is predominantly negative, with the client expressing dissatisfaction due to the failure to deliver the promised Wiki page despite providing ample resources. The client also requests a full refund and criticizes all aspects of the service.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brentwood, TN
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5by5 - A Change Agency is a Digital Strategy company located in Brentwood, Tennessee. They offer Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2014.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Chemistry Agency is an Advertising company. In Atlanta, Georgia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Merit Strategy, LLC is a Market Research company. Founded in 2023, the team provides Market Research and Branding. The firm is in Boulder, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Wissen Research Pvt Ltd is a midsize Market Research company in Sheridan, Wyoming. The team offers Market Research and Intellectual Property Law.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Small branding agency and Market Research company COMN Collective, is based in Portland, Oregon. The team provides Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Third & Arch, a branding company, was founded in 2024. The team offers Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Glass is a Market Research company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their team specializes in Market Research and Branding.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Established in 2020, Public Label is a midsize Advertising company based in Boulder, Colorado and Mississauga, Canada. Their team focuses on Advertising and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Branding company Siegel+Gale is in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California. They offer Branding and Logo and were established in 1969.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Franklin, TN
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Anthem Republic is a small Marketing Strategy company located in Franklin, Tennessee. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Doral, FL
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Launched in 2000, Sigma Analysis Group is a small Doral, Florida-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Decision Point is a Market Research company. Their small team of employees is based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Savvy Marketers LLC is a Market Research company. The Princeton, New Jersey-based agency was launched in 2012. Their services include Market Research and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Branding firm Kelton, a Material Company was launched in 2003. The agency offers Branding and Market Research, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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See all 5 projectsAdience is a market research company specializing in Market Research Solutions, Consumer Insights, and Market Trend Research. Across their reviews, Adience is consistently praised for their professionalism, responsiveness, and the quality of their insights, with 100% positive feedback from clients. Reviewers frequently commend their communication skills and ability to deliver actionable and strategic insights, as highlighted in 80% of the feedback.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Bonfire Marketing, a Content Marketing company, offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999West Des Moines, IA
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Market Research company ITA Group is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. The team specializes in Market Research and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fremont, CA
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IT strategy consulting company BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions Inc. Provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2011.
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Brierley is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Frisco, Texas and London, England. The team offers Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Based in Austin, Texas, Blue Mail Media Inc is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Bloom Communications is a Market Research company. Founded in 2012, their team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Locust Valley, NY
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London Scout, Inc. Is a small Market Research and Marketing Strategy company. They provide Market Research and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2016.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Polaris Market Research is an Advertising company. They are in New York, New York. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Eshots, Inc., an Event Marketing company, was launched in 1998. The firm specializes in Event Marketing and Market Research, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Founded in 2001, Cicero Group is a midsize Business Consulting company. Their team offers Business Consulting and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Bleakly Advisory Group, a Commercial Development and Market Research company, was launched in 2001. The small team specializes in Commercial Development and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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Data Zen Inc, a Direct Marketing and Market Research company, is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Market Research and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Arcadia, CA
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Aplus Consultant is a Market Research company. Their small team is based in Arcadia, California. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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DivIntelligence LLC is a Market Research and Business Consulting company. Their team is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming and Bangkok, Thailand and focuses on Market Research and Business
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Premark Lab is a Digital Strategy and Market Research company. Their team is based in Wilmington, Delaware. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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From New York’s media and finance corridors to Silicon Valley’s tech labs and Chicago’s consumer brands, the United States is a global hub for high-caliber market research. Clutch makes it easier to find a partner you can trust.
Our listings are powered by verified client reviews, detailed service profiles, industry focus, and transparent case studies. Whether you need B2B buyer interviews, consumer surveys, UX testing, or a full mixed-methods study, you can filter by budget, location, methodology, and industry to find the right fit. Many U.S. firms also offer bilingual (English–Spanish) recruiting and nationwide panels, plus expertise in regulations like CCPA and HIPAA for compliant research in sensitive sectors.
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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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34.5/40.017/20 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dunwoody, GA
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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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24.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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34.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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.