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
19 Companies-Rankings updated: September 06, 2026
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Nationally Ranked Packaging Design Agency
PKG delivers best-in-class package designs attracting shoppers to buy your products! PKG Brand Design is an award-winning packaging design agency for national and global consumer package goods, and especially for food and beverage brands. The key to our success is our proven Consumer First® approach where...
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Logo Design
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
25 Projects Listed
PKG Brand Design Services
Package Design
Branding
Logo Design
Design Services
Market Research
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Bumble Bee
Old Wisconsin
Perdue
Saputo
Columbia Fruit
Buddig
Kirkland
Saniderm
Harkins
Yakult
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PKG Brand Design Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Kuhns
Marketing Manager at IDEAL Industries, Inc
5.0★
Product Marketing Review from Andrew Kuhns
We needed packaging design experts who could provide primary display panel concepts that would work for over 2K skus. They took are most common and a few unique PDP layouts and developed a design system that aligned with our brand standards with a modern approach. We are now implementing their design across all of our products. Great partners!
Undisclosed
Marketing Director at HomeChef
5.0★
Package Design Review from Undisclosed
Thank you all for the work and insights! We are very happy with the final design and are very excited to get these packages in stores.
Paula (Petrungaro) Steenstra
Director of Design and Packaging at Hillshire Farm
5.0★
Package Design Review from Paula (Petrungaro) Steenstra
We needed an update to our full [lineup] for Hillshire Farm, [a] national brand that participates in several categories. PKG provided a great range of designs that were on target. The final design had great success in the marketplacereally moving the needle on our brand[']s modernity and helping maintain its leadership in the category. But what really sets PKG apart from the rest are the people. A true partnership... I always considered them an extension of our team. (Verified via email)
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eCommerce Republic is a premier eCommerce transformation partner, delivering scalable commerce platforms and high-impact digital retail experiences. We specialize in helping brands thrive online through precision engineering, design excellence, and performance marketing...
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eCommerce Development
Digital Services
Graphic Design
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Location
New Hyde Park, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
41 Projects Listed
eCommerce Republic Services
eCommerce Development
Digital Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Social Media Marketing
Software Development
Market Research
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NEOM is an independent Italian creative design studio with 28 years of expertise in branding and package design. We collaborate with major companies in both the Italian and international markets...
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Package Design
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Location
Teolo, Italy
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$140/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
20 Projects Listed
Neom Services
Branding
Package Design
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Product Design
Advertising
Design Services
Market Research
Business Consulting
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We are an Italian industrial design company specializing in industrial design and product development. Our design consultancy produces value, quality, and innovation...
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Product Design
Package Design
Market Research
Wearables
Branding
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Location
Milan, Italy
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Pq design studio Services
Product Design
Package Design
Market Research
Wearables
Branding
Graphic Design
Logo Design
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Warner Bros
Amplifon
Zurich
Foxconn
Mercedes
Tim
Oregon Scientific
Mondadori
Lumenis
505 Games
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Pq design studio Reviews & Testimonials
Daniele Vendra
Head Engineer at Wavemed
5.0★
Product Design Review from Daniele Vendra
I have been working with PQ design since 2005, in a lot of product. We are 100% satisfied. Our appreciation is shown by the continued cooperation we still have
Davide Garofalo
Founder & CEO at Runimalz
4.7★
Product Design Review from Davide Garofalo
Great products usually spring from shared projects, where each involved partner is responsive, careful, and focused on the targets of budget, timing and quality of the final outcome.
Pq design studio is this precious kind of partner.
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Firestarter is a Romania-based strategic branding and design agency founded in 2007, focused on using design as a core business strategy rather than merely an aesthetic element. The agency helps organizations build differentiated brands through research, strategy, identity systems, digital experiences...
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Branding
Product Design
Package Design
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Location
Brașov, Romania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
14 Projects Listed
Firestarter AD Services
Branding
Product Design
Package Design
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Video Production
Web Design
Market Research
Creative Services
Design Services
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XP Group
Materra
Autoliv
Noy
Ferrero
Samsung
Mandy
Amural
Real Racing
Malnaș
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Firestarter AD Reviews & Testimonials
Veronica
Review from Google
5.0★
Veronica's Review Sourced from Google
Truly the best place if you're looking for cohesive, strategic brand design, not only eye-catching visuals, but work that won't age out with the next trend.
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Solo Media Group builds the commerce infrastructure lifestyle brands actually run on. Shopify Platinum Partner, top 5% worldwide. Brand and technical execution were never two separate pitches to us they're the same job, done properly. Development, UX, and Klaviyo email and SMS, handled in-house, with one...
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eCommerce Development
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eCommerce
Web Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
SOLO MEDIA GROUP Services
eCommerce Development
Web Development
eCommerce
Web Design
Market Research
UI/UX Design
Design Services
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Asiance is the first Brandtech partner in Asia. Brandtech is an advanced model of Digital Agency based in Seoul and Tokyo. We provide innovative digital transformation and experience services for end-to-end journeys by fusing technology with creativity. Having experience in the Asian digital marketing...
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Digital Marketing
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AI Development
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Location
Seoul, South Korea
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Asiance Services
Digital Marketing
CRM Consulting
AI Development
Market Research
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Digital Services
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Our organization prides itself on providing top-tier programming and meticulously crafted branded content across multiple media platforms, including television, film, and social media, specifically tailored to captivate and engage the discerning Gen Z demographic. We are committed to delivering content that...
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Video Production
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Reputation Management
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
The Wall of Entertainment Services
Video Production
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Market Research
Reputation Management
Creative Services
Public Relations
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
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Deebaaj Marketing Consultancy (DMC) is a unique UAE-based firm specializing in comprehensive marketing strategies for SMEs. At DMC we transform fragmented marketing efforts into cohesive, results-driven plans, ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced ROI. Our expertise spans market research, analytics, and...
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Digital Strategy
Market Research
Digital Marketing
Business Consulting
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Deebaaj Marketing Consultancy FZ LLC Services
Digital Strategy
Market Research
Digital Marketing
Business Consulting
Social Media Marketing
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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...
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Business Consulting
SEO
Market Research
CRO
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Brandwoven Services
Business Consulting
SEO
Market Research
CRO
Advertising
Media Buying
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Benchmade
FLIR
Aunt Fannie's
More Labs
Snow Peak
Frogg Toggs
Leupold
K-Swiss
Brainiac
Beech Nut
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Brandwoven Reviews & Testimonials
Paul Baeyens
Review from Google
5.0★
Paul Baeyens's Review Sourced from Google
Corey is very knowledgeable of all things Amazon. I appreciate and respect his integrity when it comes to doing the right thing and helping brands build toward sustainable long-term success on Amazon.
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New Fiction is a design-driven brand and product studio that merges timeless visual design with emerging technologies such as generative AI and procedural systems. The company positions itself at the intersection of identity, storytelling, and digital product creation, building scalable brands and experiences...
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Branding
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
New Fiction Services
Branding
Creative Services
Web Development
AI Development
Market Research
Content Marketing
UI/UX Design
Design Services
Product Design
Graphic Design
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impltech - your reliable software development partner
impltech is a berlin-based software development services provider. Since 2017 we've been helping companies from EU and USA grow by developing world-class web and mobile software solutions...
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Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Software Development
Mobile App Development
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Location
Berlin, Germany
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Impltech Services
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Software Development
Mobile App Development
IT Services
Market Research
Product Design
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Zinshaus
Raccoon.World
Connect44
Yugokraft
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Impltech Reviews & Testimonials
Vanessa Janik
Review from Google
5.0★
Vanessa Janik's Review Sourced from Google
The collaboration with Impltech was professional and efficient! The team listened to our wishes and needs and gave our ideas space to grow and develop. There was nothing to complain about from our side. Always happy again!
Hakan Avaz
Review from Google
5.0★
Hakan Avaz's Review Sourced from Google
Working with impltech has been a game-changer for our business. Their seamless integration of the solution into our systems has greatly improved our operations, saving us time and resources. Throughout the collaboration, they maintained clear communication and responded promptly to our needs, making the entire experience stress-free. We are grateful for their expertise and look forward to continuing our successful partnership with impltech.
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PULSAR is a group of 3 specialized agencies :
- Pulsar Insights: improve your visibility branding, communication & leads generation
- Pulsar Agency : improve the attractivity of B2B sites
- Pulsar IT : improve the productivity with O365 tools (Sharepoint Intranets)...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Luzarches, France
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$70/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Pulsar Agency Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Web Development
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
IT Services
Market Research
Creative Services
Video Production
Digital Marketing
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SBS
Theoris
Enfin Lundi
Groupe SOI
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Pulsar Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Association Le Monde des Bonobos Contact
Review from Google
5.0★
Association Le Monde des Bonobos Contact's Review Sourced from Google
I would like to thank the entire Pulsar team for their patience in understanding our project, and their inventiveness and tenacity in successfully designing and building our complex, multifaceted association website. I continue to work with the team to maintain and develop this site. I highly recommend the Pulsar web agency!
Lionel Raffin
President of the Association
André
Review from Google
5.0★
André's Review Sourced from Google
I was recommended the PULSAR AGENCY web agency for their professionalism and the dedication of the entire team. I was not disappointed. We entrusted them with the maintenance and then the complete management of our B2B showcase website a few years ago and continue to work together. Thank you!
Eric
Review from Google
5.0★
Eric's Review Sourced from Google
A big THANK YOU to everyone for the work done! Thank you very much for your support throughout the project.
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At Minor Change Studio, we specialize in brand transformation. There are no shortcutsour dedication lies in crafting unique brand identities. From strategic planning to meticulous development, we are fully committed to elevating brands to their fullest potential...
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Branding
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Web Development
Web Design
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Location
Vacaville, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
minor change Services
Branding
Design Services
Web Development
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
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Vyansa Intelligence is a market research and advisory firm delivering data-driven insights across consumer, retail, industrial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. We specialize in market sizing, forecasting, competitive analysis, and strategic benchmarking to help businesses identify growth opportunities...
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Business Consulting
Market Research
Location
Noida, India
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Vyansa Intelligence Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
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BrainyDX is a full-service agency, offering its services in India, USA, & Dubai. We are an award-winning software development and digital marketing company...
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Branding
Package Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
Email Marketing
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Location
New Delhi, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$40/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
BrainyDX Services
Branding
Package Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
Email Marketing
Content Marketing
Business Consulting
Market Research
IT Services
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Trend Micro
Carot
Uno Minda
Mundi Pharma
Coupay
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BrainyDX Reviews & Testimonials
natasha singh
Review from Google
5.0★
natasha singh's Review Sourced from Google
BrainyDX is a great company to work with. Their Team helped me improve my web presence through their professional experts. I Would definitely recommend them to anyone seeking help with SEO and web searches – they have a lot of knowledge and experience.
Arshad Ali
Review from Google
5.0★
Arshad Ali's Review Sourced from Google
I love the working in BrainyDX. Super supporting mentors and admiring environment. Thanks for supporting me.
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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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