Our directory of top market research services in the USA is built on five main ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 experts, supported by 400+ verified client reviews. This provides a clear and reliable way to choose the best partner for your business needs.
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We Do Everything Ecommerce® AND WE MEAN EVERYTHING
We are a full-service eCommerce agency, certified partner with Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce.We do pretty much everything around eCommerce: solution architecture, web development, design, UX/UI, data migration, custom development (apps/modules), 3rd party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM...)...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Account-Based Marketing Agency.
MESH is pioneering Account-Based Marketing via our proprietary Outcome Driven Marketing (ODM) methodology. We keep our focus on tightly integrating (or MESHing) lead generation, inbound, and outbound methodologies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Accounting
- HR Outsourcing
- IT Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Consult, Create, Connect
Guided by the truth and fueled by smart media tech, Aletheia is a digital agency whose data based approach drives results through high touch account management, state of the art research tools and 100% transparency...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Market Research
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Strategizing Brand Marketing
For 35 years, Pennebaker has been a trusted partner in helping businesses grow, change, and prosper through branding and marketing communications. Our award-winning approach to branding, advertising, investor relations, and employee communications begins with a targeted strategy and ends with the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Market Research
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Your brand is your power.
Labbrand is a premier agency specializing in Insights, Strategy, Naming, and Design. We craft compelling brand identities and innovative solutions that enhance brand equity, ensuring your brand resonates powerfully with its audience...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Let's get it done.
Techtonic is a content marketing company specializing in the SaaS and tech industries. Our primary focus is to provide clients with a one-stop shop for all things content and SEO. We pride ourselves in being able to take highly technical content and simplify it for everyday users, ensuring our content...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- De Pere, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your website, your way, your budget!
Partner with us to create your business realities, grow your dreams and fly through the forest of competition. We help bring new ideas and inspire new insights through competitor research, analytics and areas of opportunities...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Providing Data that drives sales
Providing 100% accurate data, catalog and content services to fortune 100 firms globally which helo...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Market Research
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Paid Ads For B2B Businesses, SaaS and Tech
Has your B2B SaaS reached product-market-fit and you're looking to scale, raise or exit? Syroscape has a proven track record of scaling software companies. Using paid media, we execute high converting GTM campaigns that reduce CAC and make your business more profitable. All of this, while integrating...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Market Research
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
When The World Zigs, Zag
BBH is a creative agency built on the belief that difference drives success. Founded in London in 1982, we specialize in bold, transformative brand strategies that make businesses more valuable...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Manifesting Business Serenity.
Global collaboration and expansion does not need to be complicated. At Elite Precision Consulting, we help organizations enter and penetrate global markets with both ease, strategy and peace of mind. With nearly 2 decades of international business management experience, we place value on creating synergistic...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- BPO
- Reputation Management
- Customer Support
- Market Research
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We Build Regenerative Brands.
BBMG is a brand and social innovation consultancy that works with leaders who wont wait on things that cant wait. Founded in 2003, based in Brooklyn, NY...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Noteworthy. Quality. Heartfelt.
Method Q provides marketing solutions for high growth companies. We prioritize giving back...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Full-Service Product Development Company
Big Rocks Engineering (formerly Hill Innovative Solutions) is a full-service product development company bringing over two decades of experience developing products in the sporting goods, industrial equipment, medical device, power electronics and aerospace industries...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Market Research
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Gain Reliable, Better Insights from Your Data
Information Services...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- Market Research
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Data Driven Marketing Solutions
IBI Data team combines extensive foodservice industry expertise to create a unique marketing services and database company. We have successfully executed over 14,000 go-to-market programs and promotions for some of the top foodservice, retail, bakery, vending and c-store manufacturers to successfully drive...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Location
- Brownsdale, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Targeted Leads Your Business Needs To Grow Guaranteed
We provide a comprehensive range of efficient services to assist you continuously generate and convert leads. Our design and marketing strategies assist internet users in quickly progressing from visitors to leads to consumers. There are several lead generators available that will only provide you with names...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Market Research
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Demand Generation With a Smarter Perspective
We are committed to providing our customers with exceptional service while offering our employees the best training. Demand Dock was incorporated on 23rd April, 2015. True to our name, we are devotedly here to achieve your sales goals. We, at Demand Dock, strive with ideas that will help your business open up...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Market Research
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Avani Media is an independent media representation company.
We are a performance driven demand gen agency. We blend the art and science of B2B performance marketing and media planning. We are experts in crafting high ROI, cross-channel media plans to save you time, money, and generate pipeline and revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Market Research
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Discover Decision Makers
Experience the advantage of DiscoverMSPs, a comprehensive MSP resource with a vast network of trusted Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Discover tailored data solutions designed to empower and secure your business...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Digital Services
- Market Research
- Location
- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pittsburgh AI consulting agency. We consult, build, and deploy live AI systems
Bowen AI Strategy Group is Pittsburgh's full-stack AI consulting agency. We don't just advise we consult, build, and deploy working AI systems the same week. AI strategy consulting, GEO-optimized websites, creative ad campaigns and content, email automation, and AI-powered lead generation. Built by a team...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Leading Offshore Data Entry Services in USA.
Data Entry Export has been established to be the leading offshore data entry services in USA. As we all know, data has become an integral element of every business organization. Hence, it is of utmost to implement systematic data management process. Regardless of your business nature and functioning, our...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Market Research
- Accounting
- Transcription Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bergenfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing isn't a math problem.
The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We boost companies in their digital transformation with excellence and passion for technology
MadeInWeb is at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging AI and data-driven solutions to revolutionize business operations. Our expertise in integrating cutting-edge technology, design, and marketing results in impactful user experiences and innovative applications...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
advanced digital
We love all things digital, we love what digital technologies are able to do for us. Transforming the way we work, the way we measure success, and in the end helping us to innovate faster than ever before. We work with our clients to leverage the latest digital trends to move their operations, marketing, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Find Remote Callers or Best Virtual Assistants
Scale Your Business. Let's be honest, “A Business That Isn’t Growing, Is Slowly Dying”. You should be focusing on strategies that bring you 10x Growth. GetCallers is here to help you achieve phenomenal growth by leveraging low-cost Outbound Cold Callers...
Top Services:
- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Were A Design Accelerator
Punchcut is a user interface design and innovation company specializing in mobile, connected products and services across devices...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Market Research
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Unlocking Your Business Potential with Precision Data.
Collaborate with Database Providers to access accurate and focused data, essential for connecting with potential prospects. Our suite of solutions covers data profiling, verification, and management, ensuring the delivery of clean and comprehensive information crucial for your success in ABM marketing and...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Build A Scalable Outbound System That Runs Itself
Prospects Hive is a growth-focused outbound marketing agency that helps startups to enterprises scale sales pipelines using AI automation, marketing, and GTM strategies. We create fully automated systems for lead generation, prospect nurturing, and automated outreach...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- CRM Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Discover the extraordinary in your brand.
Brandigo is a global brand research and strategy firm. Our work makes in-house marketing and revenue teams more successful by using primary research with target audiences to more deeply understand what they value most (and least) and what messaging will dramatically increase engagement...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Solutions That Drive Results
GSDSI (Global Source Data Solutions) transforms complex data into meaningful insights that reflect real human behavior. By combining AI with multi-source, privacy-compliant data, they help organizations make clearer decisions, uncover patterns, and drive smarter growth...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
- Market Research
- AI Development
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Every Specialty. Billed Right.
CareRCM is a U.S.-based medical billing and revenue cycle management company founded in 2016, helping healthcare providers across the United States reduce claim denials, accelerate reimbursements, and maximize revenue...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
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- Location
- Manassas, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
You're kind of a big dill, in our humble onion.
Our primary focus is on the higher education sector, though we also extend our services to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Our unwavering commitment is rooted in the belief that the pursuit of a visually appealing and effective online presence should not be constrained by resource limitations...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Florence, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transforming Brands through Research-Driven Web Design & Digital Marketing.
Nekko Digital is a Honolulu-based digital products studio dedicated to empowering ambitious brands worldwide. With our team of experts, we deliver tomorrow's experiences through innovative web design, development, digital marketing, and human-centered UX/UI solutions...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brands That Stand Up
NeigerDesign is an award-winning strategic marketing and design agency with decades of experience helping organizations build impactful brands and communication programs. Since 1989, the agency has specialized in delivering integrated solutions that combine branding, design, development, and production to...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grow your business Organically on Google
Organic SEO Company specializes in sustainable, results-driven SEO strategies to boost online visibility, increase traffic, and improve search rankings for businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We drive revenue with SEO and content at scale
iPullRank is a leading enterprise SEO, martech and content marketing agency with regard to technical SEO, audience-focused SEO, and content engineering. By prioritising the needs of people, we have given our clients organic search results worth $2 billion or more...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Content Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Evolved Commerce is an agency that specializes in helping companies with their Amazon Seller Central accounts. We are Business Intelligence and Marketplace Management/Optimization experts. We work with sellers to increase sales and profit through optimizing listings, inventory management, feedback...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lehi, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Enterprises With Next-Generation Automation Solutions
Auxiliobits is a global software consulting and artificial intelligence advisory company. Auxiliobits drives digital transformation by reinventing enterprise operations through hyper automation and AI-enabled applications...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Managed Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
SysMD-Excellence Delivered
SysMD delivers smart, efficient healthcare solutions through expert revenue cycle management, medical billing, credentialing, coding, and transcription services. Founded in 2020, we help medical practices boost profitability, reduce administrative burdens, and stay compliant. Our team blends deep industry...
Top Services:
- Transcription Services
- Call Centers
- Market Research
- Accounting
- BPO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Courage
Brandlove NYC is a Brooklyn-based collective of freelance strategists, designers, and producers dedicated to crafting impactful marketing solutions. They collaborate with brands and agencies to solve marketing challenges and drive business growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- North Branch, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Show more
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sign more clients. Grow your law practice. Leave the web to us.
You've never worked with an agency like us. Not only do we provide tailor-made SEO, PPC, and website design services to our clients, but we pride ourselves on being responsive. We're always a phone-call away and make you a priority. When you hire us, it's like you've hired an in-house marketing team...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- CRO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intention Is Everything
At Intention Labs, we're committed to authenticity in everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive agency that is focused on the best experience for our clients and their customers...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
Web design and brand strategy for your health and wellness business.
We empower purpose-driven brands with designs that inspire. We create strategies that reflect your values and resonate with your audience...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Websites That Perform And Convert
Parrish Design builds fast, SEO-optimized websites from scratch using clean, industry-standard code. Each site is custom-coded for performance, mobile responsiveness, and scalability helping small businesses stand out online, generate leads, and convert more visitors...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Consulting And Marketing Firm
PlatinumBlack has helped highly technical, B2B companies achieve real, material results by uncovering their unique value and then guiding them to their destination. Based in Houston, TX, PlatinumBlack supports clients wherever they operate around the world...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Web Development
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Empowering Commerce
Brandwoven is reshaping the way brands navigate the ever-changing marketplace landscape. We invest in the growth of dynamic, product-based brands by providing full-service consulting and management solutions. Our adaptive strategies empower brands to excel and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- SEO
- Market Research
- CRO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose The Best Market Research Agency in the US
How do I choose the best company in the USA for my business?
To choose the best market research company for your business, consider these steps:
- Clarify objective
Identify the business decision the research needs to support. Also, specify your target markets, required sample size, success metrics, timeline, and budget. - Search for experienced firms
Focus on firms with proven expertise in your industry, market, and research methodology by looking at their case studies, list of services, and platforms. - Check its background
Examine the firm’s client reviews, testimonies, awards, recognitions, and certifications to confirm its credibility and reliability. - Request for a proposal
Send a detailed project brief to your top candidates, so they can provide a proposal that matches your requirements and business goals. - Meet the team
Schedule an introductory interview with the market research firm to learn more about its approach, methodology, and team culture. - Make your selection
Select a firm that can execute your project, align with your values, and strategically interpret the market data into insightful recommendations.
Need help finding the right partner? Visit our Marketplace and submit your project requirements. We’ll match you with top firms for free!
What should I prepare before contacting US B2B market research companies for the first time?
Before reaching out to a market research agency, prepare a concise brief that outlines your business objective and how the research will inform decision-making.
Agencies design better studies when the decision context is defined upfront.
Key inputs to prepare include:
- Target audience and buyer roles
- Markets or geographies in scope
- Internal assumptions or hypotheses
- Budget range and timing constraints
- Planned use of findings (strategy, investment, product, marketing)
McKinsey notes that poorly scoped research projects are significantly more likely to exceed budgets or deliver unusable insights.
Preparation helps agencies recommend the right methodology rather than defaulting to standard templates.
What questions should I ask before hiring a firm?
Ask these questions before hiring one of these companies for your project:
Relevant Background
- Can you share case studies similar to our project’s scope and complexity?
- What experience do you have in our industry and target markets?
- What research methodologies, techniques, and platforms do you specialize in?
Services and Processes
- What is your market research process—from strategy and design to data collection and analysis?
- How do you ensure data quality and accuracy?
- What is your approach to data cleaning, organization, and analysis?
- Can you conduct global or multinational research? If so, what’s your approach?
Related to Your Project
- What data type, research methodology, and sample size do you recommend for my project, and why?
- What kind of reporting and deliverables should we expect?
- Who owns the data and research outputs, and will we receive the raw data?
- How do you ensure the process is secure and compliant with relevant industry and regional regulations?
How long does a typical B2B market research project take?
A B2B market research project can take anywhere between 4 weeks and over 6 months, depending on project scope and objectives, methodology, techniques, target audience, and sample size.
Here’s an estimated B2B market research project timeline:
| Phase | Timeline | Task |
| Planning and design | 1-2 weeks |
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| Preparation and recruitment | 2-4 weeks |
Note: This can overlap with planning and design. |
| Fieldwork | 2-5 weeks |
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| Data analysis and reporting | 2 weeks |
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How do I know whether a market research firm delivers real value?
You can tell a market research firm delivers real value if it provides accurate, consistent, and clear findings that effectively support business decision-making.
In fact, the state of Market Research found that 86% of businesses experience a return on investment of more than 4x from market research initiatives.
Moreover, organizations that conduct market research are:
- 15%-16% more likely to enter a new or adjacent market
- 13% more likely to increase customer retention
- 10% more likely to boost sales
- 4% more likely to launch a new product or service
Here are some of the most common key performance indicators for market research projects:
- Brand-focused KPIs
- Brand recall
- Brand perception
- Net promoter score (NPS)
- Customer-focused KPIs
- Customer retention rate
- Customer satisfaction score (CSAT)
- Cost per acquisition
- Product-focused KPIs
- Willingness to pay
- Post-purchase satisfaction
- Market-focused KPIs
- Market demand
- Total addressable market
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Frequently Asked Questions About Market Research Companies
What market research services do B2B agencies usually offer?
They companies typically provide a broad mix of qualitative, quantitative, and strategic research services to aid businesses in making more data-driven decisions.
According to Hanover Research's study, these are the market research projects that businesses are prioritizing:
- Market evaluation (45%): Examining a product or brand’s viability in a market segment by analyzing its size, trends, customer behavior, and competitors.
- Customer needs assessment (45%): Conducting interviews, surveys, and data analysis to understand how a product or service addresses the customer’s needs.
- Customer satisfaction (43%): Measuring how customers feel about a product or service through feedback forms, surveys, and sentiment analysis.
- Market trend forecast (42%): Studying historical data (e.g., sales, consumer behavior, economic trends) to predict shifts in customer demand and market direction.
- Price sensitivity (37%): Also known as price elasticity demand, it how much target customers are willing to pay for a product or service.
- Win-loss analytics (31%): Identifying factors that influence buying decisions through sales data analysis, competitor evaluation, and customer interviews.
What is the difference between a market research company and a marketing research agency?
They study the customers in a specific market, including their needs and behavior. In contrast, marketing research agencies analyze marketing data, such as how to promote and price a product to attract buyers.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of their differences:
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How much does it cost to hire one of these companies in the US?
The cost of hiring one of the best market research companies in the US can start at $800-$1,500 per respondent. However, prices can reach beyond $4,000-$10,000 per interview session per respondent if the project needs more in-depth, in-person interviews.
The final bill will depend on service scope, coverage, methodology, fieldwork timelines, and target markets.
Here’s an approximate price of the different types of market research:
- Online survey: $10,000-$30,000+ for 400 completed answers in a single market
- Phone surveys: $15,000-$30,000+ for 400 completed answers in a single market
- Mail survey: $10,000-$25,000+ for 400 completed answers in a single market
- Simple in-person surveys: $20,000-$50,000+ for 400 completed answers
- In-depth interviews: $10,000-$20,000 for 10 respondents
- Focus groups: $7,000-$200,000+ per group
- International or multi-market studies: $150,000-$500,000+
Are there any additional costs to consider when working with these companies?
While they typically charge per respondent, session, or group; businesses must also account for the following when budgeting for a project:
- Respondent incentives, especially for senior decision-makers
- Panel access or proprietary databases
- Interview length, with longer interview sessions or survey questions requiring more recruitment time or higher incentives
- Incidence rate (IR) or the number of people qualified for market research; low IR results in higher costs
- International or multi-language sampling, which can range between $150,000 and over $500,000
- Advanced analytics or modeling
- Extended reporting or executive presentations
These additional costs typically add 20%–35% to the total project budget.
What types of B2B companies usually work with market research companies in the USA?
They tend to work with companies that rely on data-driven decisions for growth, positioning, and investment planning.
Based on The State of Market Research, these are the top industries that the market research professionals work in:
- Manufacturing and industrial firms (24%), assessing demand, suppliers, and expansion markets
- SaaS and enterprise software companies (19%), validating product-market fit and pricing
- Professional services and consulting firms (10%), refining positioning and service differentiation
- Wholesale, trade, and logistics (9%), analyzing operational and geographic demand
- Non-profit organizations (6%), understanding donor and beneficiary motivations to boost fundraising efforts
- B2B eCommerce and marketplaces (4%), optimizing conversion and customer segmentation
- Fintech and financial services (4%), evaluating risk, adoption, and customer trust
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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