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Skopos is an independent insight and strategy agency helping brands make better decisions with confidence. We combine rigorous research, senior judgement and practical commercial thinking across qualitative, quantitative and strategic insight work. From brand, advertising and customer research to market understanding, innovation and decision support, we design research around the business question — not around a fixed methodology. Our work blends experienced human expertise with disciplined use of AI and digital tools where they genuinely add value: improving speed, depth, pattern recognition and usability without losing the judgment that makes insight trusted and actionable. With roots in Europe and experience across international markets, Skopos supports clients who need clear evidence, sharper thinking and recommendations their teams can act on.

SKIM is a global insights agency helping leading companies thrive by understanding decision-making. To stay ahead in today’s environment, it’s critical to know how decisions are made and how the changing environment influences decisions for consumers, health care and B2B professionals.By understanding how decision-making has changed (and how it hasn’t), we adapt sophisticated research techniques and develop new innovations to address this new reality. The result? Practical brand communications, revenue management, product innovation, e-commerce and advanced analytics recommendations you can use to propel your business forward, online and offline.What sets SKIM apart is our decision behavior expertise plus deep analytical and choice-modeling roots plus a thorough understanding of the marketing challenges brands face. This unique combination, along with our creative thinking, is the reason why strategy consultants and leading companies, from Fortune 500 to digital disruptors, continue to partner with us for decades.With ten offices around the world and 300+ enthusiastic SKIMmers ready to help crack your business case, how can we team up with you today?

SIS International Research is a leading full-service market research and market intelligence firm, established in 1984. We conduct fieldwork, data collection, recruiting, strategic market intelligence and global growth marketing consulting solutions.Our coverage is global, including nationwide U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, Canada, Africa and the Middle East. Our key regional offices include New York, Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Seoul and Manila.Our research solutions include Consumer and B2B research, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty research, Product and Packaging testing, Car Clinics, Healthcare research and Branding insights.Our qualitative services include Focus Groups, Interviews, Ethnography, Home Visits and Usability tests.Our quantitative services include CATI Telephone Interviews, Intercepts, Central Location Testing and Online Surveys.Our strategy unit provides market intelligence solutions including market opportunity and entry research, competitive analysis and Go-To-Market research.SIS also operates a state-of-the-art focus group facility in New York City.

SightX is an A.I. powered end-to-end research technology platform that enables teams to learn at the speed of their customers. With SightX it’s easy keep up with consumer trends and preferences and gather feedback at every stage of the customer journey. With a full suite of methodologies, it’s never been easier to identify unmet needs, discover new market trends, and track changing behaviors with a single platform. Engage with your target audience to screen product ideas, test ads, track brand awareness, evaluate whitespace, optimize pricing, and much more. Coupled with the industry’s first generative A.I. research assistant, Ada, you can create custom goal-oriented studies instantly with a prompt, analyze the results, and provide key insights in seconds.Generative AIIn 2023 SightX released the research industry’s first generative A.I. research assistant, Ada. Ada works alongside you, shares knowledge, builds projects with just a prompt, analyzes data, and provides everything from executive summaries to blog posts and ad campaigns. SightX is committed to continuing to lead innovation in this space with more A.I. features and capabilities constantly being developed to drive more value, faster for all research use cases. If your organization has a wait and see approach when it comes to generative A.I., that’s fine as well. Ada can easily be turned off and you’ll still have access to the most powerful and flexible platform in the industry.Survey Capabilities and Use CasesFrom quick turn and agile to large and complex, SightX survey capabilities can meet any type of complexity and use case. You no longer must pay for different tools for different use cases. SightX streamlines your research process and budget.SampleFind the target market just right for your research from one integrated suite for rapid results. Organize fielding with sample and quota management including custom or sharable links. SightX also adds additional proprietary quality checks. Now you don’t need to sign up for yet another vendor just to have your data quality checked!Analysis and ReportingNot only is SightX the most powerful and flexible end-to-end platform for analysis and reporting, but it is also one of the most user friendly. Any team can now lead with data-driven decisions helping to get to market faster and with more confidence. Analysis and reporting for any project or methodology are automated and accessible. Now with the help of Ada, the speed and depth of insights available to any user are unmatched. 

Schmidt Market Research was founded in 1986 and has been delivering the highest quality research expertise and client service ever since. We are a well-established, 40 team member research company based in Pittsburgh, PA, serving primarily Fortune 500 regional and national companies.We are specialists in financial services, retail and hospitality, power and utilities and health care. Because of our expertise in these areas, we won't waste any time learning a new industry... we hit the ground running.Customized Research and FlexibilityWe understand your specific business challenges and deliver customized solutions that are tailored to the needs of our client partners. When your needs change, so do our research solutions. Our size and experience allow us to easily adapt and deliver the most impactful insights possible. Our goal is to become an extension of your team, eliminating tasks for you, answering questions promptly, always meeting your deadlines and doing it all in an efficient, positive and friendly manner.Market Research SolutionsSchmidt offers a full range of market research services with no one-size-fits-all approach. Our capabilities include qualitative and quantitative research, in-person focus groups conducted at our Pittsburgh research facility, online research communities, recruiting services and high-end telephone interviewing for hard-to-reach audiences.In-Person Research CapabilitiesWe conduct in-person focus groups at our Pittsburgh research facility, offering a modern observation experience supported by advanced live-streaming and viewing technology.Our observation platform provides multiple viewing modes beyond the traditional one-way mirror, allowing stakeholders to view sessions remotely or on-site with greater clarity and flexibility.Qualitative RecruitingSchmidt manages recruiting for Pittsburgh focus groups, in-depth interviews, UX testing and online studies, locally and nationwide. For southwestern Pennsylvania, we leverage Pittsburgh Speaks, our proprietary online research community, to recruit engaged local participants. We also support multi-market studies through a trusted national partner network or client-provided lists.Security and Compliance Requirements We invest heavily in insurance, security and compliance to meet the most stringent needs of our clients, including our SOC2 Type 2 Certification that is achieved annually.Schmidt Market Research delivers end-to-end research solutions – helping organizations make confident, informed decisions.

Savanta is a fast-growing data, market research and advisory company. We inform and inspire our clients through powerful data, empowering technology and high-impact consulting, all designed to help our clients make better decisions and achieve faster progress.Savanta offers a full range of intelligence services, including:Research and consulting – tailored solutions built using specialists from Savanta’s industry and methodology practices.Data collection and analysis – access to 100 million respondents through a proprietary technology platform.Intelligence products – including the BrandVue and MarketVue reputation tracking solutions.

Launched January 2021, SampleNinja platform is leading the race to the top!Sample Ninja introduced its groundbreaking Panel Management platform to eliminate legacy issues causing fraud and quality challenges in the global sampling ecosystem.SampleNinja's core philosophy revolved around a panelist-centric model prioritizing on the essential client frustrations: quality and security. Major organizations globally have embraced SampleNinja for its robust fraud prevention, quality control, and best practice enforcement, setting it apart as the only platform truly fit for purpose. We have clients worldwide hosting numerous panels globally on our platform.The platform is equipped with native cutting-edge security features and integration with the (optional) Research Defender platform uniquely combines these into one entity.Coupled with social media log in capabilities using either Facebook, Google, Microsoft or LinkedIN enhances security and simplifies and smoothens the Panellist experience. Each of our global panelists on the Sample Ninja platform have their own unique quality score, often used in quality based Sampling.Default-enabled features make it hugely challenging for scammers to infiltrate panels, ensuring high-quality data collection. Our platform has prevented multiple 100,000’s scammer attempts in the past 3 years.Our mobile apps for Apple and Android embody and underline our commitment to quality and engagement. Our clients know that push notifications are significantly less intrusive than emails and preferred by Panelists. The enhanced communication and branding opportunities and white label capability are welcomed by our clients, while simultaneously reducing fraudulent behavior through app download data.Mobile integration has significantly boosted member engagement based on internal statistics with clients before and after they adopted our seamless methodology.The modern platform delivers incredible speed to users. The Platform API allows for seamless integration with external processes, mitigating security risks from hackable URL links (called “Ghost Completes”). Tech-savvy clients benefit considerably from these 400+ API endpoint automations, enhancing their workflow and production efficiency.Our fabled Dynamic Profiling innovation addresses a critical and significant challenge for panel owners: maintaining up-to-date panelist data. By replacing traditional update questionnaires with pop-up surveys triggered by missing or outdated data, panelist fatigue is minimized. Our feature ensures continuous panel hydration, providing a positive experience for panelists and making it the first choice among clients.Another game-changer is Intelligent Auto-Sampling, it has revolutionized the sampling process by eliminating the issues associated with legacy waterfall sampling. This feature automates sample list generation and survey invitations, preventing over-sampling and reducing unnecessary incentive costs. Our clients praise our innovation as a game-changer for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, saving between 5-8% overage incentive payments on each project.SampleNinja is on a constant mission to redefine panel management with its blend of customer centricity and advanced security, mobile integration, technological excellence, and innovative features, SampleNinja has set new benchmarks..We remain committed to continuous improvement for both client and panelist satisfaction, poised to lead the industry into a new era of panelist experience enhancements, quality and efficiency.The possibility of having multiple and unlimited sub-panel communities, each offering its own portal interface (and app) gives further flexibility (eg having a Gold, Silver or Bronze panel or Custom CX client panels alongside main panels)Each sub-panel has its own unique recruitment questionnaire, comprehensive recruitment statistics and tracking, comprehensive security and fraud detection features and Dynamic profiling hydration reporting of key data variables.SampleNinja are on a clear mission to clean up panelist quality and help our clients deliver by using the best quality panels and panelists. Making panels really work and getting the best ROI!We are fully committed to driving the ultimate panelist experience using the latest technologies: investing in our staff, going beyond poor quality standards others deem acceptable.

Russell Research is a full-service insights firm which leverages consumer psychology and behavioral science principles to help organizations navigate continual change.Serving market leaders and innovators across most industries, Russell Research provides qualitative and quantitative research for consumer and B2B audiences, with a specific focus across the following areas:Advertising and communications developmentAttitudes and usageBrand and advertising trackingBrand equityConcept developmentMarket segmentationMarket structureProduct testing and innovationPublic relations/thought leadershipPurchase journeyThe Russell Research “HumanLens” approach combines the latest thinking and technology to provide culturally grounded insights:Agile and traditional qualitative research methodologies to uncover the hidden beliefs, needs, motivations and drivers of consumers and professionals.Innovative and time-tested quantitative research methodologies to provide strategic guidance, product/service direction and measurement of brand impact.Russell Research also offers the Russell Omnibus, a nationally representative shared cost survey which fields twice per week. Starting at $1,000 for 3 questions, the study provides high-quality data to clients with results in 2 business days, with a sample size of 1,000 adults.Beyond the research areas listed above, Russell Research offers several unique approaches, each originally co-created with clients to solve business challenges. These include:Visual Optimizer – Allows for the testing of thousands of visual executions (e.g., products, print/web advertising, direct mail) to identify the impact of individual elements in a finished product or piece of creative, determine the best execution of each individual element, and provide the ability to tailor creative for different audiences and purchase journey stages.Idea Screen – Identifies the product and service ideas which have the greatest opportunity for market success, incorporating their ability to meet user needs with product/service differentiation and interest.Pathfinder – Our unique methodology for identifying and prioritizing barriers to usage/purchase and determining the tactics, features and/or messaging strategies which overcome these leading and secondary barriers.Quality control is of paramount importance at Russell Research. A combination of active and passive methods is used to ensure clients have insights they can trust when making critical decisions.As a value-add to clients and peers, Russell Research regularly provides thought leadership for the insights industry, publishing a blog on the company website, presenting new ideas at various conferences and authoring papers and other content each year.

Rosenthal Research is a globally operating Data Collection Agency based in Barcelona. Rosenthal was founded in 2001 as a fieldwork agency specializing in international data collection; in other words, from the start our core business has been multi-country and international research. We provide high quality data for both quantitative and qualitative market research studies worldwide. Our value proposition is to be a reliable and cost-effective single point of access for global data collection, combining large multinational internal resources with professional coordination services.Rosenthal Research works with a sense of responsibility for their clients. End-clients base their decisions on data provided by us. We are conscious of our responsibility towards our clients in terms of making sure that they continue a successful relationship with the end client. In accordance with this, our core values are not only reliability, timeliness, good service and flexibility but also a transparent and a confiding behaviour towards our clients. Rosenthal Research and the Foerster & Thelen Group have developed a reputation of being a specialist in international fieldwork, working in accordance with the aforementioned values. In terms of combined turnover, Rosenthal Research and the Foerster & Thelen Group are one of Europe’s largest independent data collection organizations.Rosenthal Research and the Foerster & Thelen Group can offer extensive internal capacities. Our CATI centres located in Barcelona, Bochum, Berlin and an associated CATI centre in the US allow us to cover many languages. All interviewers used by Rosenthal Research and the Foerster & Thelen Group are native speakers. Rosenthal Research and the Foerster & Thelen Group have proprietary Focus Group Facilities in Barcelona, Berlin, Bochum, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Hannover and Mannheim. The countries and methods not covered with internal capacities are conducted with tried and tested partners.As Rosenthal has been exclusively conducting international data collection since 2001, we have built a robust and well-established network of tried and tested partners worldwide. The key to building a reliable and successful network of partners is experience. As Rosenthal Research has been engaged in international data collection for two decades, our partner network represents a cost effective, reliable and secure solution to your global data collection needs. Having offices in several countries and the combination of extensive internal international capacities, coupled with a long-standing and strong network of partners, sets us apart from many of our competitors, and puts us in the position to deliver reliably and in accordance with the highest quality standards.

RONIN International is a global data collection specialist delivering high-quality market research across 85+ markets and 40+ languages. With over 25 years of experience, we conduct 500+ international and multi-country research projects annually, supporting research agencies, consultancies and global brands with reliable, scalable data collection.We specialize in B2B, health care and hard-to-reach audiences, which represent approximately 80% of our work. Our services include CATI fieldwork, online data collection, digital participant recruitment, qualitative research and recruitment, moderation, translation and transcription, incentive management, data processing, reporting and compliance support.Our proprietary platform, RONIN Edge, provides access to more than 400,000 verified B2B professionals and opinion leaders worldwide, helping us recruit high-quality participants for complex, multi-country studies.RONIN operates across Europe, North America and Asia, with strong compliance standards including ISO 27001, ISO 20252, GDPR and the Global Data Quality Pledge.

Established in 2002, ROI Rocket is a full-service market research firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in research panels and audience recruitment as well as qualitative and quantitative research solutions, with special expertise in product testing. We support thousands of clients across industries including CPG; food and beverage; beauty, health and wellness; healthcare; technology; financial services; and consulting.Proprietary Research PanelsROI Rocket has deep experience in panel recruitment and engagement, and have robust proprietary communities that provide clients with fast access to their target audiences. These include a community of over 2 million moms, an extensive Hispanic panel, and a highly verified B2B panel that’s validated with third-party sources such as state licensing boards and industry associations.  Committed to Data QualityData integrity is core to our mission. We have a robust framework that ensures you can rely on our insights for your critical business decisions, including rigorous validation processes, surveys designed to drive accuracy and extensive review and monitoring. Clients count on us for panel audiences and data they can trust.

River Mist Transcription Services, combined with the acquisition of J.S. Martin Transcription Resources, has provided professional transcription since 1995. Our niche is qualitative research in health care/medical, pharmaceuticals, B2B, technology, software, electronics, automotive, consumer products and food/beverage. We offer fast, affordable and accurate human-generated transcription. We are skilled with large focus groups, noisy backgrounds, difficult/hard to hear audio, very thick accents, complicated terminology and speaker-identifying multiple participants. Ask us about our translation and non-English transcription services! We are a GSA approved contractor.