How Focus Groups Discovered Us
The reason that I am sharing this information is that there are people who are finding a creative way to make extra income. There are a lot of rumors that paid focus groups solicitations are just ways to sell you products. We participate in focus groups, and I have not spent a dime in my endeavor. Instead, it's provided some needed spending money for my family members.
My family accidentally became familiar with paid focus groups and medical studies during my pregnancy, when I was a perfect candidate for a medical study on stress and premature delivery. I was monitored monthly at Cedar Sinai, and not only was I compensated, I received videotapes and photographs of my children as fetuses. I felt so fortunate to be part of the group, going to the same ante-natal unit as mothers with high risk pregnancies carrying twins and triplets. Both my children were then examined after their births, received IQ tests at age 6, and at the age of 6 or 7, completed brain MRIs at UC Irvine. At each visit, they were obligated to inform me about any abnormality. If it weren't for superior care that I received, I wouldn't have known I had to be bed-ridden for both pregnancies.
When my son turned 1, he was asked to learn simple tasks from candidates who were going to be certified to test small children as part of a study for the benefit of preschool. Somehow, these groups shared databases, and eventually we were asked to participate in non-medical focus groups.

My family accidentally became familiar with paid focus groups and medical studies during my pregnancy, when I was a perfect candidate for a medical study on stress and premature delivery. I was monitored monthly at Cedar Sinai, and not only was I compensated, I received videotapes and photographs of my children as fetuses. I felt so fortunate to be part of the group, going to the same ante-natal unit as mothers with high risk pregnancies carrying twins and triplets. Both my children were then examined after their births, received IQ tests at age 6, and at the age of 6 or 7, completed brain MRIs at UC Irvine. At each visit, they were obligated to inform me about any abnormality. If it weren't for superior care that I received, I wouldn't have known I had to be bed-ridden for both pregnancies.
When my son turned 1, he was asked to learn simple tasks from candidates who were going to be certified to test small children as part of a study for the benefit of preschool. Somehow, these groups shared databases, and eventually we were asked to participate in non-medical focus groups.
Valued Opinions for Business
Examples
When there was the controversial finger in the chili, Wendy's wanted to know what the public thought. How would you like to eat at 3 fast food restaurants, be reimbursed for it, and then talk about your eating experience?
When Shutterfly launched its Photobook, it wanted those people who created one online to talk about the process.
Mazda wanted to study the public opinion before it launched its crossovers.
Canon wanted public opinion about videocameras. In this study, the participants were shown state-of-the art videocameras. Also, the participants ranging from professional photographers to mothers gave their opinions on the feeling of capturing memories.
The first brain-controlled game manufacturer wanted to watch children test their gears.
Disney exploring a new adventure video game idea.
Haier wanted the opinions of homeowners who love having 2 refrigerators on the new mid-range refrigerators and their different styles.
Types of Focus Groups
Research and marketing companies carry out their clients' wishes in conducting interviews and focus groups. Some will send their own representatives to your home and conduct home interviews and essentially use the research and marketing companies as facilitators. Others will conduct and tape the group interviews. In the higher tech facilities, there are rooms that have fake mirrors where research personnels watch the interviews and also take notes. They will even speak to the moderator through ear-pieces.As for the online focus groups, they have live chats where a moderator asks a question and expects individuals on computers to "chat," while others involve sending the individual a product and then the individual has to fill out a questionnaire online. Whatever form it takes, the bottom-line is that you are paid for your opinion.
Focus Point Global
Los Angeles and Ten Other Locations
Los Angeles, CA Location
1417 Sixth Street
Second Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Here is a current list of current studies available in the Los Angeles group. The company designated its Los Angeles office to have a children's focus.
New York City, NY Location
240 Madison Avenue
Fifth Floor
New York NY 10016
Here is a current list of studies available in the New York City group.
Philadelphia, PA Location
Two Logan Square
18th & Arch Streets, Suite 500
Philadelphia PA 19103
Here is a current list of studies available in the Philadelphia group.
San Francisco, CA Location
450 Sansome Street
Eighth Floor
San Francisco CA 94111
Here is a current list of studies available in the San Francisco group.
The Other Focus Group Global Locations
No Links to Current Studies
This site limited my ability to backlink. I apologize for the additional steps that you will have to take to find the current study.
Atlanta, GA Location
Monarch Plaza
3414 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 800
Atlanta GA 30326
Bala Cynwd, PA Location
225 E. City Avenue
Suite Ten
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004
Boston, MA Location
18 Tremont Street
Eleventh Floor
Boston MA 02108
Chicago, IL Location
645 North Michigan Ave
Suite 600
Chicago IL 60611
Dallas, TX Location
5400 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 400
One Lincoln Centre
Dallas TX 75240
Houston, TX Location
Three Riverway
Suite 250
Houston, TX 77056
Teaneck, New Jersey Location
20 Puffin Way (formerly E. Oakdene Ave.)
Second Floor
Teaneck NJ 07666
Here is the Twitter link.
If you are not near any of these locations, Focus Group Global has online surveys.
Atlanta, GA Location
Monarch Plaza
3414 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 800
Atlanta GA 30326
Bala Cynwd, PA Location
225 E. City Avenue
Suite Ten
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004
Boston, MA Location
18 Tremont Street
Eleventh Floor
Boston MA 02108
Chicago, IL Location
645 North Michigan Ave
Suite 600
Chicago IL 60611
Dallas, TX Location
5400 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 400
One Lincoln Centre
Dallas TX 75240
Houston, TX Location
Three Riverway
Suite 250
Houston, TX 77056
Teaneck, New Jersey Location
20 Puffin Way (formerly E. Oakdene Ave.)
Second Floor
Teaneck NJ 07666
Here is the Twitter link.
If you are not near any of these locations, Focus Group Global has online surveys.
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Trotta Associates
Los Angeles and Irvine Locations
Trotta Associates is another marketing research group based in Southern California. This company operates through its database. When your criteria matches, they will call you.Marina del Rey Irvine
Trotta Associates
13160 Mindanao Way
Suite 100
Marina del Rey, CA. 90292
Phone: 310.306.6866
Fax: 310.827.5198
e-mail: Marina@Trotta.net
Trotta Associates
Jamboree Center
5 Park Plaza
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 949.251.1122
Fax: 949.251.1188
e-mail: Irvine@Trotta.net
Join the database here.
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Schlesinger and Inspired Opinion Community
The only way to join in the United States is through Inspired Opinion Community. We noticed an increased interest in us when I uploaded a picture.Here are their locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia/Bala Cynwyd, Phoenix, and San Francisco. I am not sure where the locations are other than Los Angeles. The Los Angeles facility is located at 10880 WIlshire Blvd, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90024
They even have Paris and UK locations. Here is the link for UK residents to join.
Savitz Field & Focus
Savitz Field & Focus has facilities in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. They also send out surveys to determine if you meet their qualifications.Los Angeles Location
5757 W. Century Boulevard
Suite 360
Los Angeles, CA - 90045
TEL: (310) 642-4799
Atlanta, GA Location
3405 Piedmont Rd. NE Suite 550
Atlanta, GA - 30305
Chicago, IL Location
444 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 500
Chicago, IL - 60611
Dallas, TX
13747 Montfort Drive
Suite 112 & 211
Dallas, TX - 75240
Houston, TX
5177 Richmond Avenue
Suite 1290
Houston, TX - 77056
Join the panel here.
Final Words Regarding These Highly Legitimate Paid Focus Groups
Children's studies generally pay $50 to $125 for 1-2 hours; adults' studies start at $100 for 1-2 hours. Some will provide refreshment and meals as well as free parking. They choose from different demographics, and thus, after every participation, these companies hand out flyers to recruit friends and family members. You can also find listings at Craigslist.org, where you can search using the phrase "focus group." Also, when you attend a focus group, you will meet other individuals there who may know other reputable research and marketing companies. If you have an opinion, why not be compensated?Update: I have just written an article called How Do You Know When You Are Wasting Your Time With A Focus Group where I described factors to consider to determine whether a focus group company is good or not.
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A. Porter
Apr 20, 2012 @ 1:16 pm | delete
- 20/20 Research, Los Angeles, CA
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Formosangirl
Apr 21, 2012 @ 9:52 am | delete
- Thanks for your sharing this focus group.
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COUNTRYLUTHIER
Jan 26, 2012 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- Great job! Can you tell if there are some in Virginia Beach? Thanks for sharing.
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Wolfyy7
Dec 21, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- Great information here. Thanks!
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Starving_Artist
Oct 6, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
- This is a wonderful lens I am a member of a few of your listed focus groups and they are all safe legit money makers...Schlesinger and Inspired Opinion has many offers through email weekly...I also recommend focus forward they have quite a few small focus groups, panels and paid interviews
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