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Qualitative research is a vital part of any marketing research and insight initiative. If you are looking to gain targeted, in-depth insight from consumers, a focus group may be the route you choose to take. Focus groups can provide critical insights, giving you the ability to uncover deep-seated emotions and beliefs.
Whether you are gaining consumer insight for a product or service, or developing strategies to grow your business, the following companies located in and around Chicago, IL can provide the necessary channels to reach relevant audiences and conduct quality focus groups.
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Precision Research, Inc.
Scott Adleman, President
Advanced recruiting system yields richer results and nationwide capabilities. True B2B specialists. We are hunters. We don't simply rely on what is in our database today. Chicago research center features: auto showroom for up to four cars; commercial test kitchen; seating for 70-person studies and space for large displays (appliances, shopping isles, etc.). Our advanced recruiting system prevents cheaters and affordably identifies low incidence respondents. Recruiting is audio recorded and validated to ensure accuracy. We recruit via our proprietary panel or client lists.
Phone +1 847-390-8666
Schlesinger Group Chicago
Susan Stanicek, VP Client Solutions
A leading  data collection and research services company with 24 high-specification focus group facilities across the U.S. and Europe and a Global Solutions team providing a worldwide reach. We deliver high-quality, intelligent recruitment for consumer, heath care and B2B markets for any methodology: QUAL; focus groups; IDIs; online focus groups; telephone interviews; online communities; ethnographic research; usability labs; neuroscience labs. HYBRID: We seamlessly combine online surveys or online qual with traditional methods. Technology: The Wall by Schlesinger, HD recording and FV360 LIVE.
Phone +1 312-587-8100
Open House Lofts Chicago
Teddy Liouliakis, Partner
Founded in 1999, Open House Lofts are creative spaces customized to host focus groups, one-on-one interviews and ideation sessions. They are the brainchild of a researcher and moderator who had become disillusioned with lab-like focus group facilities and traditional recruiting. As researchers first, Open House was born out of a need to facilitate research in a better way and in an environment more conducive to inspiring real consumer insights. Clients and respondents enjoy a uniquely refined boutique experience but with all the standard services of a traditional focus group facility. High-quality recruiting is also a key part of the full-service offering. Open House has spaces in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Phone +1 312-754-0110
Fieldwork Chicago-Schaumburg
Karyn Picchiotti, President
Fieldwork Chicago-Schaumburg offers five premier conference suites, seating anywhere from 12 to 40 respondents with viewing for up to 20. All are complimented by views of the Chicago skyline, lakes and woods. Our in-house recruiting team boasts a large database, and our client services and management team has over 50 years of combined experience. All rooms are equipped with a variety of recording and streaming options. We are located less than 30 minutes from O’Hare and one block from shopping/restaurants. Come see why Fieldwork Chicago-Schaumburg is the Midwest at its best.
Phone +1 847-413-9040
Fieldwork Chicago-O'Hare
Kate Albert, President
Fieldwork Chicago-O’Hare is 12,000 square feet of elegantly modern research space, nestled in between Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Our facility is just three miles from O’Hare International Airport, 10 miles from downtown and is conveniently located adjacent to public transportation and major expressways. Our five-room facility includes a number of amenities like spacious lounges, a large kitchen and a beautiful multi-purpose space and patio. All rooms are equipped with a variety of recording and streaming options. Come to Chicago-O’Hare for luxury and convenience.
Phone +1 773-714-8700
Fieldwork Chicago-Downtown
Megan Pollard, President
Fieldwork Chicago-Downtown is located in the heart of the city, featuring spectacular views of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River. You will love the easy access to hotels, restaurants and shopping. In addition to top-notch recruiting and customer service, all rooms are equipped with HD recording and streaming options. Our five conference suites vary in size for your convenience and each comes with ample viewing area and separate private lounges. Come see why Chicago is your kind of town and Fieldwork Chicago-Downtown is your kind of facility!
Phone +1 312-565-1866
Fieldwork Flex
Aryn O’donnell, Director of Corporate Services
Fieldwork Flex, a brand new creative research space in downtown Chicago, was designed to be an inspirational place for researchers and participants. Flex provides an atmosphere that elicits insights and creativity with a large, open, versatile room and four spacious breakout rooms with flexible setups. It is located in the heart of downtown, convenient for respondents and clients. You can also expect Fieldwork-quality hosting, recruiting and project management services.
Phone +1 312-285-2060
Focus Pointe Global - Chicago (Oak Brook)
Jill Tagas, Facility Director
Focus Pointe Global is proud to now be a part of Schlesinger Group. FPG is an industry leader for qualitative and quantitative marketing research data collection services, including focus groups, taste tests, jury studies, product placements, webcam interviews, online communities, video capture, and mobile and app-based research. FPG has locations nationwide including Atlanta, Boston; Chicago; Chicago-Oakbrook; Columbus; Dallas; Kansas City; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New York; Philadelphia; Phoenix; St. Louis; San Francisco; and Teaneck, N.J.
Phone +1 630-990-8300 or +1 888-873-6287
Focus Pointe Global - Chicago
Samir Ali, Area Director
Focus Pointe Global is proud to now be a part of Schlesinger Group. FPG is an industry leader for qualitative and quantitative marketing research data collection services, including focus groups, taste tests, jury studies, product placements, webcam interviews, online communities, video capture, and mobile and app-based research. FPG has locations nationwide including Atlanta, Boston; Chicago; Chicago-Oakbrook; Columbus; Dallas; Kansas City; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; New York; Philadelphia; Phoenix; St. Louis; San Francisco; and Teaneck, N.J.
Phone +1 312-924-0114 or +1 888-873-6287
Catalyst Ranch
Kira Lynch-Karras, Client Services Manager
Catalyst Ranch is the preferred choice of innovative market researchers. Our rooms are designed to help you and your team to think differently, develop new insights, identify new opportunities and be more productive. Respondents will relax in an environment that has been uniquely designed to reduce inhibitions- comfy couches, armchairs, coffee tables, colorfully painted walls. Our variety of large spaces allows clients to be right in the room with the consumers or in their own private and comfortable viewing room, watching through mirrors and on monitors. Wi-Fi, AV, meeting supplies, tech support, snack service and unlimited beverages are included in price. Videoconferencing, recording, hosting and transcribing services at additional cost.
Phone +1 312-207-1710
C&C Market Research
C&C Market Research, an industry leader for over 25 years, is the complete answer to all of your market research needs. Our highly trained data collection specialists and beautifully designed field locations, combined with our state of the art programming and data transmission capabilities, will ensure your next project is a success. With data collection locations nationwide, we are the largest privately owned and operated market research company in the U.S. C&C has remained a leader in today’s marketplace through hard work, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality that is second to none.
Phone +1 479-785-5637 or +1 877-530-9688
Plaza Research-Chicago
Susan Trace, Director
The nation’s premier network of focus group facilities! Plaza Research offers multi-city project coordination in 14 locations with an extensive nationwide database. One experienced project manager will be your sole contact for the duration of your project at any of our markets. Our focus group suites are designed with tiered seating, volume controls, private phone booths, simultaneous in-depth interview rooms and client-viewable test kitchens. Five minutes to Rivers Casino or Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont. We provide complimentary high-speed Internet access in all client suites, conference rooms and lounges. Streamline and Viewpoint are our in-house video-streaming options. Renovated in 2018.
Phone +1 773-714-9600
R5 Research
Rebecca Spooner, Research Manager
Located in Chicago's West Loop and just five minutes from downtown, R5's facility consists of flexible and versatile spaces. Our research suite consists of a customizable three-in-one focus group room with breakout spaces and a spacious observation room that comfortably seats 20. In addition to our research suite, we also house a 3500 square foot gallery--a flexible space, perfect for co-creation, ideation sessions after consumer learning, or building out your unique research project. Our gallery space can be used for a variety of functions including events, workshops, or meetings.
Phone +1 312-327-1709
FOCUSCOPE, Inc.
Kevin M. Rooney, President
Our brand new state-of-the-art facility opened in September 2019. Two conference rooms and one multipurpose room that can seat 50 respondents. Extra large doorways can easily accommodate large durable goods, etc. All suites equipped with HD video recording, standing desks, white board walls and private lounges. We have the industry’s most complete database worked by our experienced, well-supervised recruiting team. Precise quality control; attentive, proactive service at every level; superb cuisine options; and every available technological resource. Capabilities include: online community platforms, panel development, field management, central location testing, online surveys, usability testing, ethnographies, shop-a-longs, ethnic recruiting, online community recruiting, mock juries.
Phone +1 708-386-5086
FOCUSCOPE, Inc. (Br.)
Kevin M. Rooney, President
Newly remodeled in 2019, our Oak Brook facility offers three spacious conference rooms that can accommodate up to 30 respondents. Extra large door ways that can easily accommodate large durable goods, etc. All suites equipped with digital and HD video recording. Pulling from the rapidly growing and popular western suburbs, Oak Brook is located 20 miles directly west of downtown Chicago. Located just 15 miles from O’Hare and 20 miles from Midway it is conveniently located for you and your clients to easily reach. Convenient parking feet from the entrance.
Phone +1 708-386-5086
Focus Centre of Chicago, Inc.
Darcy Jesser, President
Prestigious facility in downtown Chicago just steps from North Michigan Ave. Four luxurious suites with spacious group rooms, tiered observation rooms with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, luxurious client lounges, massage chairs, zoned temperature/volume controls and closed-circuit viewing. Large all-purpose room for juries, or any audience or classroom set-up needs. Expert recruiting for business, medical and consumer studies. Experienced project management to meet all your research needs.
Phone +1 312-628-7171
ClearView Research, Inc.
Betty Holm, Vice President
Established in 1996, ClearView Research Inc. started as a small recruiting company and in 1999 grew into a three focus group room facility. Our largest focus group room is spacious enough to seat 50 respondents theatre style. ClearView Research Inc. has an experienced staff on-hand to recruit only qualified respondents to your specifications. Our in-house recruiting is of the highest quality for both consumer and business recruiting. We believe in keeping our clients updated throughout the process and will provide you with a current respondent summary every morning.
Phone +1 847-827-9840 or +1 877-286-8439
Adler Weiner Research Lincolnwood, Inc.
Amber Nikkel, Project Director
Adler Weiner Lincolnwood is located just north of Chicago, perfectly juxtaposed between downtown and O’Hare Airport. This suburban location features two oversized conference rooms with mirrored viewing and the capacity to comfortably seat 35 people in either theater-style or a classroom arrangement. Additionally, Lincolnwood features two breakout client rooms and the largest kitchen of any of the Adler Weiner facilities. Also available: in-house videostreaming, customized usability lab and foreign language translation system.
Phone +1 847-675-5011
Adler Weiner Research Chicago, Inc.
Andrea Weiner, Managing Director
Adler Weiner Research Chicago is located on the 32nd floor of the John Hancock Center on the fabulous Magnificent Mile downtown. This luxurious urban facility has five large conference rooms with mirrored viewing, lounges, a fully equipped kitchen and state-of-the-art AV components. With gorgeous views of the city and Lake Michigan, this is the ideal Chicago market research location, accommodating every client need and delivering an amazing experience for your focus group. Also available: in-house videostreaming, customized usability lab and foreign language translation system.
Phone +1 312-944-2555
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