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Best Kansas City Market Research Firm Rankings

6 Companies - Rankings updated: June 14, 2026

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United States × Missouri × Kansas City ×
  • We build bonds between people and brands.

    We build bonds between people and brands.

    Moving brands from ho-hum to hell yeah!  [... view Willoughby Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    13 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
    Kansas City, Missouri
    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
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting

    Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting

    Join us at Deloitte, where we believe that our collective influence is the cornerstone of our value. With a rich legacy spanning over 175 years and a global network encompassing 150 countries, we empower remarkable achievements, solve complex problems, and drive meaningful progress for clients, professionals  [... view Deloitte profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Delivering Great Results

    Delivering Great Results

    We deliver human-centered design and technology solutions that create measurable results.  [... view Useagility profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Together, we achieve more.

    Together, we achieve more.

    Offering project management, business, and IT services. At KPMG LLP, their purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, people, and the capital markets.  [... view KPMG profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up

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.

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