Discover the best market research firms in Cincinnati, Ohio, to help you understand your audience and make informed decisions. DesignRush connects you with agencies trusted by major brands like Honeywell and Nestle. With over 40,000 vetted agencies and over 100,000 client-agency matches monthly, you can trust our platform to find the right partner for your needs. Compare providers by industry expertise, client type, budget, reviews, team size, and portfolio.

Best Cincinnati Market Research Firm Rankings

14 Companies - Rankings updated: July 03, 2026

DesignRush evaluates each agency using expert assessment and client feedback to inform your choices. Some featured agencies have paid placements.

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  • Your trusted partner in market research

    Inkwood Research is your trusted partner in market research. We deliver comprehensive insights that empower your company to informed business and investment decisions that will help shape its future.  [... view Inkwood profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Inkwood Services

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • McKinsey
    • Bayer
    • Bank of America
    • IBM
    • Havas
    • Nestle
    • European Commission
    • Hitachi
    • Sony
    • Hill Rom
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Inkwood Reviews & Testimonials

    • Odell Dias
      Odell Dias Review from Google
      5.0

      Odell Dias's Review Sourced from Google

      One of the best Market Research Companies globally. If you're looking for accurate, in-depth reports from seasoned research analysts, definitely go for Inkwood Research

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
  • Modern Marketing Solutions for the Building Industry

    Modern Marketing Solutions for the Building Industry

    Modern Marketing Solutions for the Building Industry  [... see all Sitemap.io reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A leading customer support services provider

    A leading customer support services provider

    OnBrand24 stands as a leading provider of outsourced customer support services, offering established overflow and contingency strategies.  [... see all OnBrand24 reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Survey Services
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Canned Spinach Supercharges Your Business

    Canned Spinach Supercharges Your Business

    We are a premier design and development agency focused on building impactful, customer-centric digital solutions based on research, modern technology, and lean startup approaches. We execute with the quality and attention to detail that Fortune 500s require, with the agile, innovative, and efficient mindset  [... view Canned Spinach profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Above and Beyond

    Above and Beyond

    One of the top 10 market research companies in Cincinnati is Various Views Research (VVR), a full-service firm. Quantitative and qualitative studies, virtual interactive wall research, online panels, focus groups, product testing, sensory assessment, and many other methods are all within their range and  [... view Various Views Research profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Redefining Research, Driving Global Success

    Redefining Research, Driving Global Success

    Research America, Inc. stands as a vanguard in Automotive Marketing Research, committed to redefining industry norms for over 35 years. As a unique "boutique of boutiques", we offer comprehensive research services, both domestic and international, ensuring you always make data-driven, astute decisions.  [... view Research America, Inc. profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Accelerating Medical Innovation Through Strategic Commercialization

    Accelerating Medical Innovation Through Strategic Commercialization

    The dd+p group assists medical device manufacturers, from start-ups to large corporations, with business and marketing help as well as market research across a wide range of commercialization difficulties.  [... view The Dd+p Group profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Quality Products, Ethical People

    Quality Products, Ethical People

    The Midwest's oldest and most seasoned full-service marketing company is called Blue Chip Marketing. We have served as an official sales representative for some of the biggest businesses in the country since 1981. Additionally, we have provided telemarketing assistance to thousands of small and medium-sized  [... view Blue Chip Marketing profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 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
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Partner for Contact Center Support, Data Analytics, and Business Insights.

    Your Partner for Contact Center Support, Data Analytics, and Business Insights.

    At RDI, we believe in winning smart by providing customized, strategic solutions to our clients. Our family of companies is a mix of cognizant, strategic, resilient, and passionate individuals, each with a unique skill set that contributes to the end goal: winning.  [... view RDI Corporation profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • 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
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • LIFESTYLE BRANDS, BY DESIGN

    LIFESTYLE BRANDS, BY DESIGN

    Fisher Design is a a full service package design resource that specializes in innovation support, brand strategy, graphic design, and mechanical artwork production.  [... view Fisher Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Branding
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Realize Your Full Potential

    Realize Your Full Potential

    Cartology is a service agency that helps brands to win on Amazon by launching onto the marketplace or turning around underperforming sales, subpar ad results and poor conversion rates  [... view Cartology profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Advertising
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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.