The best market research firms don't always surface on a Google search. DesignRush curates and vets top agencies so you can shortlist with confidence. Browse our directory to find your match.
List of the Best Market Research Firms
291 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
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Konsyg is a global lead generation and sales outsourcing firm that delivers sales-ready leads, booked meetings, and scalable revenue growth for businesses of all sizes. We eliminate the hassle of cold outreach by providing pre-qualified, high-intent prospects, ensuring your sales team focuses on closing...
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Customer Support
Digital Strategy
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Business Consulting
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Location
Singapore, Singapore
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$1000/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Konsyg PTE Ltd Services
Customer Support
Digital Strategy
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Business Consulting
Market Research
Call Centers
Phone Answering Services
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Empowering Global Growth Through Data-Driven Market Intelligence
Introspective Market Research Private Limited, a global consulting and market research company. we deliver accurate and reliable market research reports tailored to various industries. Our focus on authenticity and innovation empowers businesses with data-driven insights for informed decision-making...
Top Services:
Business Consulting
Market Research
Location
Pune, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$800/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Introspective Market Research Pvt Ltd Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
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Value Market Research add value to the business with our Market Research Reports
Value Market Research facilitates its clients with resourceful syndicated and customized market research reports on more than 50 industries with global as well as regional coverage...
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Business Consulting
Market Research
Branding
Public Relations
UI/UX Design
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Location
Aundh, India
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$450/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Value Market Research Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
Branding
Public Relations
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Direct Marketing
ERP Consulting
AI Development
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Olympus is not just an ordinary agency; we position ourselves as your strategic partners at the intersection of creativity and growth. Our approach is guided by three fundamental principles: embracing change and continuous innovation, turning obstacles into opportunities, and consistently exceeding...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$350/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Olympus Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Video Marketing
Business Consulting
Market Research
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Reputation is key to success, You must be loyal and create ideas for your customers
SKRRsearch is Full Service Qualitative, Quantitative Research Company & have experienced researchers with varied backgrounds such as, marketing, statisticians/ mathematicians, Logistic, Export-Import, etc. Our researchers specialize in specific industries such as FMCG, Banking, Etc...
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Market Research
Call Centers
Business Consulting
BPO
Big Data Analytics
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Location
Jakarta, Indonesia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$310/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Sentral Kualitas Riset Services
Market Research
Call Centers
Business Consulting
BPO
Big Data Analytics
Advertising
Digital Marketing
UI/UX Design
Branding
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Originally a digital marketing agency offering a lead-generating blend of SEO, PPC, Website Design, we have since evolved into a full service agency. Unlike most marketing companies, we believe in good old-fashioned values like having a hard-work ethic, accountability, and delivering results...
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SEO
Video Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
Web Development
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
UClimb Services
SEO
Video Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
Web Development
Graphic Design
Web Design
Branding
Market Research
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Retail Industry
Hospitality Industry
FinTech Industry
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UClimb Reviews & Testimonials
Morgan Campbell
Marketing Manager at Capella Solutions Group
4.7★
SEO Review from Morgan Campbell
An agency with a difference- open and honest reporting with no smoke and mirrors.
While other agencies might have more depth of experience, UClimb offer a collaborative approach and are always happy to put in time and effort.
Following lots of hard work on keyword research, site optimisation, focused copywriting and PPC advertising, our SERP rankings are seeing continuous healthy improvements.
Damilola Sogbesan
Director at Consultdoc
5.0★
SEO Review from Damilola Sogbesan
The work done several months ago is now giving online signups each month. Thank you.
Matthew Noades
Review from Google
5.0★
Matthew Noades's Review Sourced from Google
UClimb have been great to work with - extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was surprised how quickly they redesigned my website and were extremely understanding when we fussed over all the little changes. I would definitely recommend them.
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Tokenomics by FinDaS. Data-driven. Tested. Sustainable.
Tokenomics by FinDaS. Data-driven. Tested. Sustainable. We are Tokenomics consultants that have been in crypto since 2015 (300+ projects completed) and employ a unique data-driven approach to token economy design.
We offer tokenomics design & whitepapers, token economy audits and simulations."...
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Business Consulting
Market Research
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
FinDaS Ltd Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
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Morshed for Business Development Company It's an alliance that includes a group of independent experts and innovative companies that provide creative solutions in the field of (Public Relations "PR", Government Relations "GR", Mass Media and Public Policies). With more than seven productive years of...
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Media Buying
Advertising
Public Relations
Branding
Digital Services
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Location
Baghdad, Iraq
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Morshed Business Development Services
Media Buying
Advertising
Public Relations
Branding
Digital Services
Reputation Management
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Digital Strategy
Market Research
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Orangefiery is a dynamic branding and PR agency delivering top-tier strategic communications and consulting services. Focused on intellectual rigor and actionable insights, the agency blends strategy and creativity to drive meaningful change for its clients. Valuing both idea generation and meticulous project...
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Public Relations
Business Consulting
Reputation Management
Branding
WordPress Website Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Orangefiery Services
Public Relations
Business Consulting
Reputation Management
Branding
WordPress Website Design
Creative Services
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
Market Research
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Software consultants for ambitious businesses in Australia.
Our team of technology consultants collaborates closely with your business, employing a strategic approach to identify, strategize, and implement highly efficient, interoperable, and integrated software technology. Specializing in meticulously mapping your business processes, we conduct thorough research to...
Top Services:
CRM Consulting
ERP Consulting
IT Compliance Solution
IT Services
Cybersecurity
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Location
Mountain Creek, Australia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Via Technology Services
CRM Consulting
ERP Consulting
IT Compliance Solution
IT Services
Cybersecurity
Business Consulting
Market Research
Big Data Analytics
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AVAS
CSBS
McCallum
Street Science
GCLA
AWA
247Care
Therapy Care
PALS
TCG
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Via Technology Reviews & Testimonials
Gabriella Schiftan
Review from Google
5.0★
Gabriella Schiftan's Review Sourced from Google
Haven't had much to do with these guys (yet!), but their free webinar on getting the most out of your current tech stack was super practical and helpful and I'm excited for the discovery call I've got booked in :)
Paul Bryan
Review from Google
5.0★
Paul Bryan's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Val and Dorian was incredible. They delivered content in a live workshop and transformed our thinking on systemisation in business. Thank you for the incredible experience!
M 77
Review from Google
5.0★
M 77's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Val on our software implementation project has been a privilege. As the senior project manager, she demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management, communication, and project execution. Her adept handling of diverse stakeholder needs and exceptional communication skills fostered collaboration and efficiency.
Val's meticulous project management skills ensured thorough planning and proactive problem-solving. She led the team with dedication, motivating everyone to strive for excellence and delivering top-notch results. Her tech-savviness, combined with her commitment to quality assurance, was evident throughout the project, exceeding both client and team expectations.
Val's outstanding professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to any project and team.
Thank you Val.
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Outdoor and Billboards Nigeria specializes in dynamic outdoor advertising solutions across Lagos, Nigeria. From strategic media buying to creative concept development and precise campaign placement, the agency elevates brand visibility and engagement through innovative outdoor marketing strategies...
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Media Buying
Advertising
Branding
Public Relations
Digital Services
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Location
Ikeja, Nigeria
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Outdoor and Billboards Nigeria Services
Media Buying
Advertising
Branding
Public Relations
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Market Research
SEO
WordPress Website Design
Reputation Management
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HBG Knowledge connects businesses with industry experts and delivers data-driven market research insights to support strategic decisions and investment strategies...
Top Services:
Market Research
Location
Gurgaon, India
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
HBG Knowledge Services
Market Research
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Ozone Media Group is a Nashville-based creative agency that excels in storytelling, video production, and creative strategy. Some of our notable clients include Hasbro, Walmart, CMAs, and Dan Post Boots.
We primarily engage with people who are having a problem marketing themselves online through authentic...
Top Services:
Video Production
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Video Marketing
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Ozone Services
Video Production
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Video Marketing
Advertising
Event Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Graphic Design
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BILLYGOATWOLF & COMPANY SRL is a digital marketing and communication agency supporting companies, professionals and brands in strengthening their online presence and brand identity. We provide services in branding, graphic design, web design, content creation, digital advertising, SEO consulting and digital...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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Location
Calusco d'Adda, Italy
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
BILLYGOATWOLF & COMPANY SRL Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Market Research
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Spider Linee Vita
AIPAA
FINGROUP
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BILLYGOATWOLF & COMPANY SRL Reviews & Testimonials
Luca D'Aniello
Review from Google
5.0★
Luca D'Aniello's Review Sourced from Google
Perfect job! They fixed some errors on my website and updated it both graphically and functionally.
Highly recommended!
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Growth expertise for multi-unit retail and restaurant concepts.
Scotch Game was established to offer restaurant leaders swift access to proven growth expertise, tailored to their needs in an on-demand format. Leveraging extensive experience in driving revenue and middle-of-the-P&L growth, Scotch Game is poised to deliver the impactful results sought by restaurant leaders...
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Branding
Product Design
Advertising
Business Consulting
Market Research
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Scotch Game Services
Branding
Product Design
Advertising
Business Consulting
Market Research
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JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.
We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...
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Branding
Business Consulting
Market Research
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
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Location
Sherwood Park, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
JaxonLabs Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Market Research
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Web Design
Video Production
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Biltmore Studio
Las Sendas Golf Club
Caliente Construciton
Soltare
Lipman Logistics
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JaxonLabs Reviews & Testimonials
Isaiah Taylor
Review from Google
5.0★
Isaiah Taylor's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Tom and JAXONLABS has been incredibly valuable. Tom has helped us think more clearly about our brand strategy, how we position the business, and how our story shows up across our marketing.
What I’ve appreciated most is that his work combines strategy, coaching, and practical execution. He has helped our team think more clearly, challenge assumptions, and make better decisions across messaging, content, campaigns, website direction, customer experience, and long-term growth planning.
Karch Properties Inc.
Review from Google
5.0★
Karch Properties Inc.'s Review Sourced from Google
They were professional, strategic, and easy to trust throughout the process. I hold Tom and the JAXONLABS team in high regard and would confidently recommend them to other businesses looking for thoughtful strategy, strong execution, and practical business development support.
Bubbles
Review from Google
5.0★
Bubbles's Review Sourced from Google
If you’re looking for clearer messaging, stronger strategy, and a partner who can help you make better decisions, I would highly recommend JAXONLABS.
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YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Design Services
Graphic Design
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Location
Tokyo, Japan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K. Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Design Services
Graphic Design
Video Production
Print Design
Business Consulting
Market Research
Web Design
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Isuzu
UD Trucks
RGF
Fukuda
Sunpower
Porsche
Bentley
Sony
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Yoroshiku Fantastic K.K. Reviews & Testimonials
Erjol Muarem
Review from Google
5.0★
Erjol Muarem's Review Sourced from Google
Trust worthy agency. From start to delivery of the final product I'm very satisfied can't wait to work with them again.
Tokyo Dane
Review from Google
5.0★
Tokyo Dane's Review Sourced from Google
Super professional staff working there. Sure made me feel in good hands. Thanks to all of you.
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We Are Talent Acquisition Experts.
We are here to place candidates for your need, at your request, with precision accuracy to your requirements. Our staffing team will search far and wide to bring you an array of human resources that are prepared to interview with your team...
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Public Relations
Reputation Management
Staff Augmentation
Managed Services
Business Consulting
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Tabpro Solutions Services
Public Relations
Reputation Management
Staff Augmentation
Managed Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
BPO
HR Outsourcing
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Logistics Industry
Law Industry
Manufacturing Industry
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Tabpro Solutions Reviews & Testimonials
Madina Moldabayeva
Review from Google
5.0★
Madina Moldabayeva's Review Sourced from Google
I can't recommend a better company to find a job in IT industry. My experience with Eric has been nothing less than outstanding. He constantly encouraged me and helped prep me for the interview processes. Through the hiring process he made everything a breeze by instructing me with every step and detail necessary.
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We tell stories for companies that build things.
We tell stories for companies who build things. Each story is designed to help your customers make a decision - hire or buy from you. These stories include elements of marketing strategy, public relations, crisis communications, social media, digital marketing, and website design and development...
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Reputation Management
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Design Services
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Location
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$235/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Atlas Marketing Services
Reputation Management
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Design Services
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
Market Research
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International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)
Kokosing Industrial
JRM Construction Management
International Association of Ironworkers
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Metal Construction Association (MCA)
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
PJ Dick
Lane Enterprises, LLC
Wohlsen Construction
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Atlas Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Rich Barcaskey
Executive Director at Constructors Association of Western PA
5.0★
Marketing Strategy Review from Rich Barcaskey
Atlas has grown the readership of our publications and sharpened how we talk to our members. They're responsive, they hit their deadlines, and their attention to detail is obvious in everything they touch.
William Shea
Safety Director at HVAC Company
5.0★
Crisis Management Review from William Shea
Our team walked away from that training genuinely more aware of how to handle a crisis, I could see it in their engagement afterward. Atlas delivered everything on time and followed up like true professionals.
Tina Wolff
Business Development at Kokosing Industrial
4.8★
Marketing Review from Tina Wolff
We needed a technical proposal turned around fast, and even when our own team ran behind, Atlas stayed nimble and kept a positive attitude through it all. The final product was polished and easy to follow, despite how technical the content was.
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Groundbreaking Creative Solutions To Propel You Forward
The Stavridis Group is a pioneering name in the Web Design and Digital Marketing industry in Canberra, ACT, Australia. With a legacy spanning 30 successful years, we stand as a testament to innovation and expertise...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Web Development
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Location
Canberra, Australia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$220/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Stavridis Group Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Web Development
Branding
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Logo Design
Market Research
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IT Industry
Marketing Industry
Retail Industry
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Stavridis Group Reviews & Testimonials
The Dental Sergery in Belconnen
Review from Google
5.0★
The Dental Sergery in Belconnen's Review Sourced from Google
Stavridis group will genuinely care and work for your success.
Family owned business - they creat strategic, consistent plan for your business. They love what they do and it soon becomes evident.
Miss Lori
Review from Google
5.0★
Miss Lori's Review Sourced from Google
Stavridis Group has assisted our company to design our official website. They are so professional and responsive! I will highly recommend this company to my friends.
Chris Hillman
Review from Google
5.0★
Chris Hillman's Review Sourced from Google
Chris and George work together to get publicity for my software. The rankings they have achieved are very high. I am well pleased with their service and the results so far.
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InterQ Research in San Francisco, CA and with offices in Austin, TX is a prominent market research firm founded by a female entrepreneur...
Top Services:
Market Research
Location
Mill Valley, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$215/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
InterQ Research Services
Market Research
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Delta Air Lines
Google
Twitter
eBay
Audi
NASCAR
Alibaba
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InterQ Research Reviews & Testimonials
Castlight Health
CEO at Undisclosed
5.0★
Market Research Review from Castlight Health
We’ve worked with InterQ on two research projects. They did phenomenal, thoughtful work on both. On one project, the research uncovered two insights that enabled us to overcome objections to a new product. We look forward to working with InterQ again.
Undisclosed
Owner at Juniper Networks
5.0★
Market Research Review from Undisclosed
I had the pleasure of working with Joanna and the InterQ team on a strategically important project that involved focus groups across the U.S. and U.K. The execution was flawless and Joanna’s presentation on key findings and analysis was very insightful and helpful in optimizing our messaging and strategy.
Undisclosed
Founder at Sonic
5.0★
Market Research Review from Undisclosed
We appreciated the attentiveness of the consultants at InterQ and their constant focus on meeting our expectations. Ultimately, the goal was reached, we now have a clear understanding of how to better position our brand for success.
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Austin Williams is a full-service marketing agency in New York...
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Digital Marketing
Web Design
Branding
Social Media Marketing
SEO
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Location
Hauppauge, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Austin Williams Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Branding
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Market Research
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Logo Design
Reputation Management
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BNB Bank
Armitron
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group
FirstCapital Bank of Texas
St. Joseph's College
PM Pediatrics
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
pCare
Molloy College
Farrell Fritz
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Austin Williams Reviews & Testimonials
Lorraine Sullivan
Director of Marketing at Technology Company
5.0★
Market Research Review from Lorraine Sullivan
Lorraine Sullivan highlighted Austin Williams' consistent results delivery, highlighting the agency's creativity and thoughtfulness in presenting new concepts. Sullivan praised the agency's understanding of her culture and trustworthiness in providing insightful advice. She appreciated the successful encouragement to take creative risks, especially in rebranding her law firm, and commended the agency's technical proficiency and custom solutions in website design. Sullivan noted that working with Austin Williams was a pleasure.
Lorraine Sullivan
Director of Marketing at Undisclosed
5.0★
Market Research Review from Lorraine Sullivan
AustinWilliams always delivers for us what they promise, when they promise it, and within budget. They are highly creative and deeply thoughtful in developing and presenting new concepts and ideas. They understand our culture and take us where we want to go from a marketing and branding standpoint. We trust their advice implicitly. In rebranding our firm, AustinWilliams successfully encouraged us to take creative risks. Not always an easy task at a law firm. They have developed our firm's logo, our advertising campaign (print and digital), our website, our tagline. All backed by market research. They are technically proficient with website design and find creative, custom solutions to technical challenges. A pleasure to work with!
John Terrana
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Branding Review from John Terrana
We worked with Austin Williams to rebrand the firm, new stationary, advertising, brochure, etc. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and we are thrilled with the results. There knowledge of our market and creativity was terrific and they listened and were receptive to our comments and input. Everything was delivered on time. Could not be more pleased.
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Chasm is a product marketing strategy consultant dedicated to helping B2B tech startups achieve successful product launches. With a team of experienced product marketers, we offer strategic expertise in market research, buyer personas, product positioning, messaging, demand generation, go-to-market...
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Market Research
Branding
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Chasm Services
Market Research
Branding
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Acacus
Briq
Keross
Levarne
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Chasm Reviews & Testimonials
Hala Ns
Founder at Undisclosed
5.0★
Market Research Review from Hala Ns
Working with Chasm has been a fantastic experience. They lead the 'product marketing' space and if you're looking for the right guidance, they're the team you should reach out to!
Manno Notermans
Manager at Education Firm
5.0★
Market Research Review from Manno Notermans
I worked with Edwin and the team over the years and we have also partnered up several times. We love to engage with Chasm if we need help with strategic guidance and direction in positioning and messaging. As a demand creation agency in Edtech we are always looking for the strategic competitive edge. Working and talking with Chasm gives us that time and time again.
Haris Tanveer
Manager at Industrial Distributor
5.0★
Market Research Review from Haris Tanveer
I work for a 15 person industrial distributor and I was concerned we might be to small for Chasm. Turns out we are their perfect client! They do have minimums and if you're a company under 5 employees, they will likely not be a good fit, however I was pleasantly surprised when they were able to help our team! We've loved the experience! Yeah! I suggest Chasm to any mid sized company who needs help with product marketing consultancy.
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Marketing and creative agency for luxury brands. Our full service 3-step process uses Head, Heart and Hands to inspire, create and deliver brand strategy, creative and results. Powered by a Partnership, a Collective and a psychographic panel of 30,000 affluent individuals. We primarily serve clients in the...
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Branding
Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
SEO
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Location
Chester, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Affluent Audiences Services
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
SEO
Web Design
Content Marketing
Creative Services
Market Research
Package Design
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Independent market research platform delivering rigorously verified industry reports and custom research solutions trusted by professionals worldwide...
Top Services:
Market Research
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
ZipDo Market Research Services
Market Research
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We like to chat with people to learn From their Word.
At FromWord, we specialize in narrating captivating tales of companies, delving into their identity and the profound impact of their brand. Our strategic methodology, rooted in design thinking and data-driven design, ensures that each story we craft resonates authentically with audiences while driving...
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Milan, Italy
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Under 49
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$200/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
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3 Projects Listed
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Branding
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Digital Strategy
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We are a small consultancy specializing in user research and service design. With over a decade of experience across industries, we transform insights into actionable strategies that drive exceptional user experiences and business success...
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Fairfax, Virginia
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$200/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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1 Project Listed
Bello Insights, LLC Services
UI/UX Design
Digital Strategy
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Hedges and Company: Best Automotive Digital Marketing Agency for Parts and Accessories.
Watch your business grow with Hedges & Company. Were the leading digital agency serving the $41 billion addressable market of eCommerce and third-party marketplaces that sell parts and accessories. As a Google Premier Partner agency we rank in the top 3% of digital agencies in the US...
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Location
Hudson, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Hedges & Company Services
PPC
SEO
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Digital Marketing
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Sinister Diesel
Bronco Graveyard
Pelican Parts
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Hedges & Company Reviews & Testimonials
James T. Ward
Review from Google
4.0★
James T. Ward's Review Sourced from Google
This was a very clear picture of the People who have decided that this particular Vehicle is the type and level that that they feel relates to them in a very direct way. Without being gaudy !
Lisa H.
Review from Google
5.0★
Lisa H.'s Review Sourced from Google
Hedge's Paid Search team has helped me for over a year and I am very happy with their skills and services....in fact, I just extended our relationship to include SEO management. Highly recommend.
Bryan Hayes
Review from Google
1.0★
Bryan Hayes's Review Sourced from Google
I would never recommend to use this company for advertising. They claim to be experts but they got my google ads account banned almost immediately after running ads for me. It took them 3 months to resolve the none existent issue. I had to pay there advising fee for every month that the account was banned, and when they finally managed to get it running again, they ran the worst returning campaign in my companies history. Don't waste you time or money with these people.
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We want to assist you in realizing your vision, as innovation is only possible when ideas are implemented. Not only do we provide research and data, but also expansion. We provide two levels of service. Combining our panels with panel aggregators and specialized recruiting to collect data. Comprehensive...
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Location
Miami Beach, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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1 Project Listed
Crowd Answers Services
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BlancaEstudio assists clients in elevating business value by crafting creative, innovative, and visually compelling strategies. Our approach is dedicated to fostering a dynamic synergy between creativity and business objectives. We strive to deliver solutions that not only captivate visually but also...
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Location
Santiago, Chile
Number of Employees
50 - 99
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$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
BlancaEstudio Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Market Research
Graphic Design
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Design Services
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Maximizing Revenue, One Data-Driven Campaign at a Time.
We Speak Tourist®. We are a full-service marketing agency working exclusively with growth-oriented tour, attraction, adventure and leisure clients to attract more guests and increase ticket revenue...
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Miami, Florida
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Under 49
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$200/hr
BlackDog Advertising Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
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Media Buying
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Email Marketing
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Theres Nothing More Powerful Than a United Group of Souls Ignited in a Common Cause.
Matter Consulting is the home of Steven Morris’ brand, culture, and business advisory work. Steven has been a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 business leaders at more than 250 global, national, and regional brands since 1994...
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San Diego, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Matter Consulting Services
Branding
Reputation Management
Business Consulting
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Digital Strategy
HR Outsourcing
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BBVFX is a marketing agency driving growth with its Boost 90 program, specializing in branding, paid media, video production, SEO, all aimed at creating a powerful and cohesive online presence for businesses...
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Location
Willemstad, Curacao
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
BBVFX Services
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Digital Strategy
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WordPress Website Design
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At Hevenly, we specialize in crafting bespoke websites, generating tailored content, and designing unique logos, all geared towards securing top rankings on Google's first page through meticulous SEO maintenance. Our comprehensive services ensure that businesses receive the visibility and recognition they...
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Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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4 Projects Listed
Hevenly Services
Graphic Design
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Hevenly Photo Booth
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Hevenly Reviews & Testimonials
Ken Fontaine
Review from Google
5.0★
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HDMM has a great website and Tera gave me amazing afvice for SEO and advetising. Highly recommended
Sam Smith
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5.0★
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I highly recommend SEO And Website development from their company they’re highly informative and I learned a lot about what back linking is and citations are. Get them if you want to rank high on Google.
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HevenlyDMM was very helpful with SEO for my website, I highly recommend them if you need any work with you digital space. The graphics on there website is amazing and creative. Hire them if you want to rank high with Google
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Culture Pilot opened its doors in 2003 with the idea that culture is deeply intertwined with successful brands. Today, we continue threading these relationships to launch and strengthen brands within the premium market segment from the frontlines of tech and AI...
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
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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...
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Newburyport, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
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Bright Design Studio, #14 Award Winning Brand Studio, crafts bold, modern brands and websites that captivate audiences, elevate credibility, and drive growth turning your vision into striking digital experiences that stand out since July 2020...
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Location
Shanghai, China
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$180/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Bright Design Studio Services
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Own your market. For 30+ years, we've helped B2B and direct-to-consumer products identify and win their ideal buyers. Our award-winning creative and pressure-tested processes match innovative products with their most valuable customers. See how...
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St. Albert, Canada
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Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$180/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
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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...
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Cora+Krist Services
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PerryLabs is an AI consultancy helping organizations turn ambition into impact. We go beyond strategy to build intelligent systems that move business forward. From defining AI roadmaps to rapid prototyping and full-scale implementation, we combine technical depth with executive insight to deliver measurable...
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Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$165/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
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1 Project Listed
PerryLabs Services
AI Development
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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...
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Seattle, Washington
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$160/hr
Intention Labs Services
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Product Design
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OKKANTI
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Intention Labs Reviews & Testimonials
Isaro Carter, Esq.
Review from Google
5.0★
Isaro Carter, Esq.'s Review Sourced from Google
Working with Shawna at Intention Labs was amazing. We worked together on a website optimization project for my business. The results have been nothing but stellar--the site is more organized and converting way better than it was before. Additionally, Shawna is just a great person to work with. She has amazing ideas, she is so thorough with every detail, and she is just pleasant all around. I got really lucky finding Intention Labs and I think anyone who has the opportunity to work with them would feel the same way.
Corinne Vargas
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5.0★
Corinne Vargas's Review Sourced from Google
The team is professional, fast and knowledgeable. The they met and exceeded our needs regarding a quick turnaround on an app dev project. Highly recommend!
Kelly McKay
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5.0★
Kelly McKay's Review Sourced from Google
I can’t recommend Intention Labs enough. Their design and development work is exceptional. Shawna especially is an excellent communicator and the team turned things around ahead of schedule. Her team delivered an extremely clear and easy to navigate fully functioning website and web app. I’m thankful to have worked with Intention Labs as they really offer a full-service!
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If you're a marketing leader at a challenger brand, you need an ally who works as hard as you do. A partner who respects your budget. A team that understands the pressure to drive measurable growth, defend market share, and make every dollar accountable. That's where The Miller Group comes in...
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Los Angeles, California
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$150/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
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Paige Lewis Sandford
Senior Consultant at AnitaB.org
4.8★
Nonprofit Review from Paige Lewis Sandford
The Miller group is a committed, savvy and creative partner who can look at a situation and break it down into a realistic strategy.
We hired The Miller Group to help us get clearer on our strategy for our non profit's membership program. We had premium and free levels, and we needed help understanding what drove interest in joining and staying as a premium member. In summary, we needed to better understand what our target audience understood about and wanted from each of the membership levels. Renee and her team helped us do quantitative and qualitative research and to develop strategies to acquire new premium members. They successfully delivered hard data analyses and suggestions to help us implement different strategies including recommending a new positioning for us. The team helped us understand how to position free versus premium memberships and identify the key drivers for the different audience groups.
The Miller Group understood our needs and excelled in their creative approach to devising solutions. Overall, they were accessible, collaborative, well-organized and a strategic partner.
Jan Caplan
Founder at Caplan & Company
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Jan Caplan
Renee is brilliant and she did an incredible job on our Comagine Health digital marketing project. If you're looking for great creative, insightful strategy and a fun person to work with--I highly recommend her.
Norman Mackenize AS, SUDCC-II
Community Engagement Coordinator at The Salvation Army
5.0★
Public Relations Review from Norman Mackenize AS, SUDCC-II
TMG is amazing company with professionalism that is the best. There team is dedicated to serving the organizations they represent with the best product that could be offered.
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WMM is a market research fieldwork and consulting agency with an international portfolio, specializing in qualitative research. We deliver valuable insights for effective decision making. We tailor our methods according to the project objective...
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Hamburg, Germany
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Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
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LEGO
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Nestlé
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WMM GmbH Reviews & Testimonials
Arne Glage
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Market Research Review from Arne Glage
I registered in the WMM database some time ago. From time to time I get contacted if I fit the requirements profile. Very professional employees carry out an initial survey and then a decision is made as to whether you are a good fit for the study. Super friendly support and varied topics. Compensation is always quick and smooth. I can only recommend WMM to everyone.
Sarah K. Grabert
Founder at Undisclosed
5.0★
Market Research Review from Sarah K. Grabert
I worked with WMM for the first time as part of a market research survey and was really impressed by how professionally everything was done. Great briefing, professional reminders, perfect survey flow. Gladly again!
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What are the red flags when evaluating market research companies?
The most disqualifying red flag is a market research firm that proposes a methodology before diagnosing your problem. This is a common indication that the firm is reverse-engineering your question to fit their existing fieldwork infrastructure, rather than designing a study to answer what you actually need to know.
You should also consider the panel opacity; namely, any market research company that can't specify whether they're using a river sample, a proprietary panel, or a blended approach, and what their median panel tenure and re-contact intervals look like, might be concealing a data quality problem.
Other red flags to watch out for are:
Case studies with no stated confidence intervals or margin of error.
A research director who goes silent after kickoff and hands you to a junior analyst.
Proposals that treat sample size as a fixed number rather than a function of your required subgroup precision.
If the agency doesn't ask how granular your cross-tabulations need to be before they quote an n-size.
How much does it cost to hire a market research company?
A custom market research project from a professional firm can cost from $25,000 to $65,000, with specialist market research commanding the higher end of that range.
In terms of variables, there are five factors that affect final pricing:
Methodology: Qualitative research (focus groups, in-depth interviews) costs more than quantitative (surveys) because it involves harder-to-reach participants and higher incentives per respondent.
Sample size: More respondents means higher fieldwork and incentive costs, wherein the minimum viable sample varies significantly by methodology.
Incidence rate: This is the percentage of the general population who qualify for your study. Low incidence multiplies sample costs because the firm has to screen far more people to fill each completed interview slot.
Survey length: More questions mean longer field periods, more respondent drop-off, and more data to clean, code, and tabulate.
Quality and credibility of analysis: Basic cross-tabulation is fairly cheap, whereas advanced analytics entail higher fees.
What do market research agencies charge that most clients don't expect?
The costs most clients don't see coming are fieldwork overruns, unbundled data processing fees, and multi-market add-ons. Here are a few more details about each cost:
Fieldwork overruns: When your target audience is harder to find than the agency assumed, you pay more per respondent to hit your sample size. For example, a study targeting general consumers might screen 1 in 3 people. A study targeting, say, finance decision-makers at mid-market companies who've evaluated a new vendor recently might screen 1 in 12 people; that gap multiplies your fieldwork cost fast.
Data processing fees: Cleaning and organizing your data after fieldwork closes isn't included by default, and each step gets billed separately. The service entails making the sample representative of your target population, categorizing written responses by hand, and merging qualitative and quantitative findings into one coherent output.
Multi-market add-ons: If your study runs across multiple countries, everything it takes to make the research work locally (translating the survey, verifying the translation is culturally accurate, and confirming findings hold up in each market) is almost never included in the base quote.
The safest way to obtain an accurate proposal is to ask the agency for a full cost-at-risk breakdown, i.e., a list of every line item that could increase based on fieldwork conditions or scope changes.
How do I know if I'm hiring the right market research firm for my budget?
The right market research agency is the one that's honest about what your budget can and can't buy.
The real risk is underspending just enough to get a study that looks credible but can't answer your actual question:
Pricing research with a sample too small to break down results by customer segment
Segmentation work that identifies clusters in the data, but can't tell you how to reach or sell to any of them
Concept testing run on a general audience that doesn't resemble your actual buyer
A credible market research company will tell you upfront if your budget constrains the methodology.
What does a bad engagement with a market research agency look like, and how do I avoid it?
Bad engagements follow the same pattern almost every time: a vague brief, a proposal that doesn't challenge it, and a final deliverable that presents data without telling you what to do with it. Underdelivered outcome looks different depending on what you hired them for:
Segmentation studies. The research identifies customer groups statistically, but those groups don't map to any audience you can actually reach or any go-to-market move you can actually make.
Concept testing. The study tells you which concept scored highest, but doesn't inform why the others scored lower, or what's driving the preference, rendering you unable to improve anything or make a confident call.
Pricing research. The agency asks respondents directly what they'd pay. Respondents don't answer that question honestly. The result looks like data but reflects no real purchase behavior.
In practice, these aren't unusual outcomes. More so, they tend to happen when a market research company takes a brief at face value instead of pressure-testing whether the methodology actually answers the main question.
Before you proceed with collaboration, ask the agency three things:
When does it make sense NOT to hire a market research company?
Hiring a market research firm only makes sense when you have a genuine information gap: a decision that's significant, hard to reverse, and cannot be answered with data you already have. Outside of that, you're paying for research you don't need.
Skip the service if your timeline is too short. A properly designed study with a screener, fieldwork, data cleaning, and analysis takes weeks. Rushing that process cuts quality controls, and data with hidden flaws will ultimately give you false confidence. That's worse than no data at all. If you need an answer within two weeks, you're better off with:
8-12 in-depth interviews with target customers
Your own CRM or behavioral analytics
Existing syndicated reports from sources like Forrester, IDC, or Euromonitor
Skip the service if the answer already exists. If your transaction data already shows how different customer segments respond to price changes, commissioning a new pricing study is a redundant spend.
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