Browse the top market research companies in Chicago boasting local market expertise, advanced tools and a range of services, including market analysis, consumer research, brand strategy and more. Find the perfect match for your business needs by comparing their client reviews, portfolios, pricing and more.

Best Chicago Market Research Firm Rankings

38 Companies - Rankings updated: June 11, 2026

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  • Outsourcing Data Entry Services Company

    Ask Datatech provides quality Data Entry Service, Data Management Services, Email database creating for email marketing/Lead Generation, Magento & E-commerce Product Upload Services, Data Conversion Services, CV/Resume Formatting, Data Processing, Web Scrapping , Data Capture and Data Scrapping  [... see all Ask Datatech reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • BPO
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    Ask Datatech Services

    • Market Research
    • BPO
    • Software Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Media Contact Research
      Data Entry Project for Construction Company Media Contact Research
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    • gabriel grob
    • Mr. Shoab - USA
    • Timothy Brousse - USA
    • Ms. Graham - Tempe
    • Mr. Scheiner.
    • Joann @ Marketing Team
    • Melissa Simpson
    • Mr. Todd Gerstein USA
    • Charlie L./Dallas
    • Elaine Horn - USA
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    Ask Datatech Reviews & Testimonials

    • Melissa Simpson
      Melissa Simpson CEO at Undisclosed
      5.0

      Market Research Review from Melissa Simpson

      We utilized the services of Ask DataTech to undertake data capture work for one of our corporate websites which served specials and deals from leading retailers to a South African audience. Mukesh employed a very professional work ethic and along with his team, worked very hard to produce exceptional levels of quality and service delivery to us. Mukesh communicates very well and flagged issues as they arose, proving trust and full transparency in his business relationship with us. His team did an outstanding job producing top quality work and accurate data capturing services. I recommend Mukesh and his team for any data capture services which may be required by any business or organization.

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    • Timothy Brousse
      Timothy Brousse Founder at Undisclosed
      5.0

      Market Research Review from Timothy Brousse

      I just wanted to thank you for helping us on this assignment. I am personally going to put a note in to our national team to make sure we use your services on all these deals. We will have much more business coming your way in the near future, thank you.

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    • Mr. Shoab
      Mr. Shoab Owner at Undisclosed
      5.0

      Market Research Review from Mr. Shoab

      Amazing company! Great service. Fast turnaround time. Very accurate. Highly Reccomended!

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  • PKG Brand Design

    DesignRush Design Award Winner
    Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency

    Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency

    PKG delivers best-in-class package designs attracting shoppers to buy your products! PKG Brand Design is an award-winning packaging design agency for national and global consumer package goods, and especially for food and beverage brands. The key to our success is our proven Consumer First® approach where  [... see all PKG Brand Design reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    25 Projects Listed
  • Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work.  [... see all Highland reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    SmashBrand helps CPG brands grow by creating packaging that performs in the market. Our proprietary process combines design with rapid consumer testing to eliminate guesswork. Every decision is backed by data and built to drive results.  [... see all SmashBrand reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    34 Projects Listed
  • An Integrated Marketing Solution for Growing Organizations

    An Integrated Marketing Solution for Growing Organizations

    Catalyst is an integrated marketing agency purpose-built to help growing organization bridge the marketing gap.  [... see all Catalyst Marketing Agency reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Go Global. Act Local.

    Go Global. Act Local.

    We are a network of Public Relations agencies that will help you in 80+ countries to tell your story, enter foreign markets, launch your products and services, or just send your business news to the media.  [... see all Enterie reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Advertising That Matters!

    Advertising That Matters!

    Daniel Brian Advertising elevates brand recognition and drives customer acquisition for purpose-driven brands in the healthcare sector, hospitals, wellness, food chains, finance, higher education and sustainable consumer products.  [... view Daniel Brian profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Usability Consulting & Research for the Digital Marketplace

    Usability Consulting & Research for the Digital Marketplace

    First Insights is a boutique market research firm specializing in UX research, usability testing, focus groups, ethnographic studies & innovation workshops. Our clients range from Fortune 500 leaders to successful startups in the auto, pharma, healthcare, travel, technology, CPG & eCommerce sectors.  [... view First Insights profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You Need PR That Delivers. We Deliver.

    You Need PR That Delivers. We Deliver.

    We are Bear Icebox Communications, a full-service agency dedicated to helping you build, protect, and elevate your brand through strategic PR, branding, content, and digital expertise.  [... view Bear Icebox Communications profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Marketing Analytics
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Fred Lundin CPA LLC is a Chicago-based CPA accounting and technology consulting firm specializing in serving e-commerce, solopreneurs, and small business owners. With a dedicated focus on these sectors, we provide tailored financial and technological solutions to help our clients thrive in their respective  [... view Fred Lundin CPA LLC profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Marketing Analytics
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we  [... view Barkley profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.

    IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.

    Grant Thornton LLP (US) is an IT, project management, audit, tax, AgTech, and BPO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and  [... view Grant Thornton profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Roadmaps That Guide Your Team to Success.

    Roadmaps That Guide Your Team to Success.

    We are a healthcare research, foresight and design strategy consultancy. We distill business challenges into clear action plans derived from market and human realities.  [... view Fresh Squeezed Ideas profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • We Help Businesses Improve Their Sales and ROI via Customized SEO, Web Design, and PPC Strategies

    We Help Businesses Improve Their Sales and ROI via Customized SEO, Web Design, and PPC Strategies

    Sixth City Marketing taps into the vast potential of your website to improve your online presence. Through our unique hands-on approach, we listen, understand, and then act, ensuring you get optimal results and ROI. See what our data-driven marketing services can do for your business today.  [... view Sixth City Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Insights That Drive Your Success

    Insights That Drive Your Success

    We are Rabin Research, your partner for market research and digital strategy. Our agency offers expert insights and data-driven solutions to propel your business forward.  [... view Rabin Roberts Research profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designing Innovative Solutions for a Seamless User Experience

    Designing Innovative Solutions for a Seamless User Experience

    Based in Chicago, Beyond Design, Inc. offers comprehensive industrial design services, from research and strategy to engineering for manufacturing. Since 1994, we've been delivering innovative solutions that prioritize user experience and align with our clients' business goals.  [... view Beyond Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Full Cycle Digital Marketing Agency

    A Full Cycle Digital Marketing Agency

    ComboApp is a professional mobile app marketing agency that seamlessly connects businesses, from start to finish, with comprehensive mobile and web marketing services. Our goal is to help you transform your ideas into successful realities.  [... view ComboApp profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Smiles, Building Reputations.

    Crafting Smiles, Building Reputations.

    SHERMAN has a proud track record in public affairs and dental PR, having spearheaded the marketing and PR for prominent oral and cosmetic surgery practices. Our clients in the dental sector trust us for our adeptness in conveying complex messages, our genuine understanding of the dental landscape, and our  [... view SHERMAN profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Consumer-first marketing that builds brand equity, loyalty, and sales for brands like yours.

    Consumer-first marketing that builds brand equity, loyalty, and sales for brands like yours.

    We help brands develop omnichannel marketing campaigns that deliver double digit sales lift, plain & simple. We focus on creating brand consistency at every touchpoint in the consumer journey to lower customer acquisition cost and jumpstart growth.  [... view Hangar12 profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Global Businesses With Premier Language Solutions

    Empowering Global Businesses With Premier Language Solutions

    TransPerfect, founded in 1992, is the world's largest provider of language services and related technologies. With headquarters in New York and offices in 104 cities worldwide, TransPerfect offers a wide range of services including translation, localization, multicultural marketing, legal support, e-learning  [... view TransPerfect profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Marketing Leads To Results

    Marketing Leads To Results

    Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is an award-winning marketing agency with two offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. As your one-stop shop for all of your marketing needs, we specialize in a wide variety of digital and traditional forms of marketing including website design, search engine optimization, brand  [... view Real FiG Advertising + Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unleashing Authenticity, Elevating Brands.

    Unleashing Authenticity, Elevating Brands.

    We are a brand strategy agency strategizing brands and their ecosystem for entrepreneurial, small, and mid-sized organizations.  [... view Threi Strategy profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Own Visibility Drive Compounding Business Growth

    Own Visibility Drive Compounding Business Growth

    Webosition combines creating and launching new businesses, building brand identity, establishing a digital footprint, using AI to manage social media accounts, deploying search engine optimization (SEO) and generative search optimization (GEO), and conversion optimization with heart and connection.  [... view Webosition LLC profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Innovation For The Digital Age

    Digital Innovation For The Digital Age

    Creative Design Venture is a digital agency specializing in innovative web solutions and executive digital marketing services so that our valuable clientele and their businesses can have a strong online presence.  [... view Creative Design Venture profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dedicated to helping B2B Technology organisations grow with Inbound

    Dedicated to helping B2B Technology organisations grow with Inbound

    The B2B Marketing Lab (B2BML) is a HubSpot Diamond Partner and the largest and longest established HubSpot Partner in EMEA. B2BML was the first HubSpot Diamond Accredited Partner in the UK and has had offices in Singapore for the last two years.  [... view Huble Digital profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We promise to change the way you think.

    We promise to change the way you think.

    Brandtrust is a unique strategy and research firm that utilizes applied social and behavioral sciences to solve complex business challenges.  [... view Brandtrust profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Help Brands Understand People & Solve Marketing Challenges.

    We Help Brands Understand People & Solve Marketing Challenges.

    The Sound is a global consumer exploration, brand strategy and product innovation agency, applying leading-edge market research techniques, technologies and marketing models to solve client brand, marketing, communications and product innovation challenges.  [... view The Sound profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Champion Brands

    We Build Champion Brands

    In todays competitive world, a winning brand is a game-changer. ColorJar gives brands the edge they need to achieve top performance and become a champion in their category.  [... view ColorJar profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Your Accounting Decisions.

    Empowering Your Accounting Decisions.

    Crowe LLP is a global accounting firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. With deep industry expertise, we empower businesses to make informed decisions for lasting value. Recognized as a top workplace, we leverage our partnership with Crowe Global to provide comprehensive solutions  [... view Crowe profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Building Brand Soul

    Building Brand Soul

    Pivot Design is a women-led agency dedicated to creating work that breaks through and connects with audiences on an emotional level. With a focus on healthcare, the team brings a fresh, human-centered perspectivehelping brands move beyond the expected to build meaningful connections and trust.  [... view Pivot Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Silva Brand is one of the country's only minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.  [... view Silva Brand profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Vault Innovation Group is an award-winning digital solutions agency headquartered in Chicago, dedicated to building technology that drives growth.We specialize in custom software development and digital product innovation, helping organizations transform ideas into scalable solutions. From startups looking to  [... view Vault Innovation profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • PACO Collective is a full-service, cross-cultural, marketing agency specializing in providing a range of services targeting the emerging cross-cultural consumers.  We help brands embrace the changing dynamics of American life and we are invested in creating meaningful connections with consumers through our  [... view PACO Collective profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Fuel Customer Strategy And Drive Engagement For Leading Brands

    We Fuel Customer Strategy And Drive Engagement For Leading Brands

    Material fuels customer strategy and drives engagement for leading brands. We are redefining human centricity for businesses to speed engagement and drive growth for the worlds most recognizable brands and innovative companies.  [... view Material profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Integrated Marketing Communications. Data-Driven Solutions.

    Integrated Marketing Communications. Data-Driven Solutions.

    Effective Marketing leads the way in innovative B2B and B2C paid media strategies, delivering measurable results through data-driven program development, management, and analysis. With a focus on accountability and innovation, the agency creates integrated marketing communications that drive business impact  [... view Effective Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Accuracy. Value. Success.

    Accuracy. Value. Success.

    Thinkpiece is a pioneering qualitative market research firm that transcends traditional methodologies. Comprising professionals from diverse backgrounds such as software engineering, healthcare, finance, and advertising, Thinkpiece delivers profound insights that shape robust business strategies. Its unique  [... view Thinkpiece profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Bojana Trajcheva is a seasoned content editor and innovation researcher with extensive experience in the tech and marketing industries. Formerly Editor-in-Chief at Studentsko Eho, she developed a strong foundation in content creation and editorial leadership. Bojana further honed her skills in senior innovation research roles and now brings this combined expertise to her work as an editor at DesignRush.

Lana Bečiragić is a seasoned marketing and operations leader with over a decade of experience spanning nonprofit and corporate sectors. Her diverse background includes impactful roles at the Red Cross, Philip Morris, and the Erasmus Student Network. As the Director of Operations at DesignRush, she excels in strengthening agency relationships, spearheading data-driven outreach, and optimizing operational workflows. In her tenure leading the Agency Directory, she achieved 200% of projected growth within six months, setting a new standard for team performance.