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Focus Group by Schlesinger

101 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey  08830 US
Tel: +1 (855) 244-0886   Contact: [email protected]
Operated by: Sago

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PAYMENTS OFFERED

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE

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REDEEMING REWARDS

100 points = $1. Redeem with a minimum of 1000 points ($10) in your account.

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On June 15, 2020, FocusGroup.com merged into the Inspired Opinions panel and re-named itself as Focus Group by Schlesinger. FocusGroup.com member account information and balances were transferred over to the new platform.

Focus Group by Schlesinger, is a Schlesinger Group online community. It is comprised of people like you who are interested in sharing their opinions and views on a variety of topics to help influence the development of technology, food, healthcare and much more.

Members of Focus Group by Schlesinger participate in research studies in a variety of ways:

  • In person at one of their 16 offices across the USA
  • On the telephone
  • Online from a computer anywhere in the world

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Focus Group by Schlesinger Surveys

Focus Group by Schlesinger invites you to get rewarded for sharing your opinions. Join today to begin receiving invitations for upcoming studies.

Variety of Interesting Topics

Not only does Focus Group by Schlesinger offer many research types, they also provide a variety of studies on completely different industries which include: consumer, business and medical topics.

Plenty of Reward Options

The compensation provided varies from project to project, and is paid out either via pre-paid Visa card, check, gift card, or cash. Payment for research can vary from $75-$150. Most groups and interviews take less than 2 hours to complete.

  • In-Person Rewards: Rewards for in-person marketing research projects are typically given to participants via prepaid Visa card or check, at the end of the session.
  • Telephone Interviews: these are rewarded with pre-paid Visa cards and usually take 6-8 weeks to arrive. Note, however, that some studies take a few weeks to complete and the incentive payment processing will take place only after the study has closed.
  • Online Rewards: Online surveys are rewarded with "Focus Group Reward Points" which are racked up in your member account. The average survey pays between 100 and 1000 points, which translates to $1 to $10. Panel members can cash out once they reach 1000 points. Points are rewarded in gift cards and members can choose between physical and virtual cards. Virtual cards can be used immediately whereas physical cards are mailed within 7 to 10 business days. Accumulated balances may be withdrawn by the participant once the account balance reaches 1000 points.
  • In-Depth Online Research: Rewards are similar to "in-person" rewards and can come in a pre-paid Visa card. Once the study is complete, expect rewards to arrive within 6-8 weeks.

Community Features

4 Steps of Eligibility:

To participate in a research study with Focus Group by Schlesinger, you must pass 4 stages of screening:

  • Step 1 - Eligibility: Short screening survey determining what products and services you are familiar with. If the answers you provide fit into a group that is needed then you will move on to the next phase.
  • Step 2 - Verification: In this phase, you will speak with a Focus Group by Schlesinger representative who will confirm that the answers you have given are correct. There may be other additional questions asked in this phase.
  • Step 3 - Confirmation: Focus Group by Schlesinger will work to identify who the best candidates for a study will be. If you are chosen as a participant you will receive a confirmation email.
  • Step 4 - Participation: A location will be set and you will be asked to share your insights and experience.

Eligibility: United States residents only.


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Have not received incentive payment

July 17, 2023 by Michael from United States

I've participated in a number of studies. I have sent numerous emails regarding my participation in a study on 5/10/2023. The incentive was for $90 and I selected to receive a physical VISA card. I have not had anyone answer my emails and I would just like to receive my payment.

Not sure what's going on with you guys

June 21, 2023 by Francisco from United States

I find it difficult to believe that Focus Group by Schlesinger has been unable to solve such a simple task. I earned $50 in a focus group session. I got an email explaining that the funds were available in my digital wallet. This was back in April. Around that time there was a name change of the organization to Sago. I don't know if that could actually be related to the problem but I have been unable to log in since April and the only reply to my issue is that they are experiencing larger-than-normal wait times. 6 weeks of waiting and no money for my time and energy.

Good luck getting paid

April 6, 2023 by michael from United States

Good luck seeing anything from them.
Promised compensation, unable to open (?fake) link.
Have left messages with their "payment office" every day since 3/28 without a return call.
Stay away unless you want to volunteer.

Hard to qualify but excellent compensation

April 4, 2023 by DONALD from United States

I've been a member for over 12 years and have been quite happy with the money and gift cards i have earned from the surveys and panels I have qualified for. I have found the more frequently I check for opportunities the more likely I am to find ones with good compensation and I prequalify for. Most surveys do max out in first week or two so it pays to check account.

Still waiting

March 28, 2023 by Wendie from United States

Cashed out my points for a $101 physical Visa debit card that was supposedly paid over a week ago but I have yet to see it or hear back from customer service about it. Left a voicemail and sent an email and nothing yet so I am really not happy that they can’t take a few minutes to explain what is going on. It’s like I’m garbage to them until they need me to do a survey for them. Never had a problem with them before this but it seems like it is getting worse.