Company Description

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 Flexibility

We 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 Solutions

Schmidt 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 Capabilities

We 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 Recruiting

Schmidt 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.