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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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Focus Group by Schlesinger Reviews (71)

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Completely Clueless

January 24, 2017 by Carla from United States

I took a 20 minute survey for 200 points ($2). After completing it I go to my account and the points are not there. I contact them and first I receive an email asking me to look into if I qualified for the survey which made no sense at all. Then, I receive another email telling me to disregard that. After that, I receive another email saying that I'm in. So I emailed back and asked if I was in were are my points? I, then, get a response stating that I didn't qualify. When I asked how could I not qualify if I already completed the survey? I was told that I just didn't. This has to be the most unprofessional person I have ever dealt with. One big waste of time for a petty $2.

DECEPTIVE COMPANY FEEDING ON DESPERATION OF NEEDY PEOPLE

December 2, 2016 by Russ from United States

You receive multiple emails asking to take a survey to determine eligibility.
There are so many questions to each survey, and at the end of it, the site says you don't qualify without giving a reason. After you answered over a dozen questions.
So they pretty much gather so much free information from you, by goading you with a cash incentive, and then at the last minute say you aren't needed.
I was called once to participate in an actual survey, and the first question asked was if I work full time, after saying 'yes', they proceed for 35 minutes with additional questions which i already answered on the online survey. At the end of it, they asked if i would like to come in for the survey at their location for the cash incentive. I said yes, and they told me they have times at 10am and 3pm during the workweek... How is anyone that has a full time job able to do that?

WORST SURVEY COMPANY EVER AND A HUGE WASTE OF TIME.

REPORT THEM

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Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on December 21, 2016

My name is Charlotte and I work for Focus Pointe Global. We have different types of surveys - some are screeners to determine eligibility for an in-person focus group at one of our 18 research facilities, and some are online surveys that you receive points to complete. I assure you that the answers to your questions are only used to determine if you will be a match for the study, and are not used for any other purpose, shared, or sold. Focus Pointe Global has been in business for 27 years and we are a highly reputable marketing research company.

We understand that going through a long screening process or not qualifying can be frustrating. Our clients set the parameters of the screener questions, as they are looking for a very specific mix of people for their research. We want to make sure that we are identifying the people who are a good match for the study. We apologize for your negative experience.
They don't pay you

September 23, 2016 by Jennifer from United States

Back in November I did a 1 hour focus group for diapers and never got the $60 I was promised. I emailed several people and called both with no response.

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Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on September 23, 2016

Hello Jennifer, We apologize that you didn't receive a response from us. I would like to look into this issue further for you, please email [email protected] with your study number. Thank you.
Don't waste your time

February 12, 2016 by Bently from United States

This company sends out "screeners" which seems like a way to gather survey information for free. Never get qualified, simply giving them free info. Beware, delete, stay away!!!

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Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on April 21, 2016

Hi Bently,

My name is Emily and I work for Focus Pointe Global. We can assure you that the answers to your questions are only used to determine if you will be a match for the study. We follow our privacy policy and would never sell your information for any purpose. We understand that going through a long screening process or not qualifying can be frustrating. Our clients set the parameters of the screener questions, as they are looking for a very specific mix of people for their research. We want to make sure that we are identifying the people who are a good match for the study. We apologize for your negative experience.
unpaid

January 24, 2016 by Malvin from United States

focus pointe global / I PARTICIPATED IN AN TELEPHONE INTERVIEW WHICH LASTED ABOUT 45 MINUTES. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 8 WEEKS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN COMPENSATED FOR THAT SURVEY. I HAVE SENT SEVERAL EMAILS WITH NO RESPONSE. BUT WHEN THEY WANTED CONFIRMATION FOR THE SURVEY THEY CONTACTED ME EASILY SEVERAL TIMES. BEWARE THOSE SURVEYS THAT OFFER TO PAY 6-8 WEEKS LATER.

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Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on April 21, 2016

Hi Malvin, We are so sorry you have had this experience with our company. We would like to investigate this situation further so we can make sure you get paid! If you have still not received your VISA card please send me an email directly to [email protected] and put "Survey Police" in the subject.