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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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December 17, 2015 by CAROL from United States

They R absolutely Horrible...Won a Visa Card 2 month's ago & haven't received yet..
Keep E-mailing them & ignore me..

STAY AWAY............

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

Hi Carol, 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.
total waste of time worst company

August 27, 2013 by candy from United States

I am so annoyed at how I keep getting screeners and don't pass them; I have clicked on unsubscribe and nothing has happened... still getting lame prescreeners. This is a huge waste of time!

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

Hi Candy, We apologize for the late response. We understand that the screeners can be very detailed and frustrating. Our clients are looking for a very specific mix of people to participate and our screeners help us determine who will be a match. We apologize for your negative experience.
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.

Poor customer service

December 17, 2022 by Kelly from United States

I was suppose to receive a $125 visa card for competing a Facebook avatar interview and never got it. I've called and sent emails about this and no response.

If I could give 0 I would

November 28, 2022 by Pauline from United States

It’s been over 2 months and I still haven’t received payment. I’ve reached out via email/customer support three different times over multiple weeks with absolutely no response to any of them. I’m so frustrated and definitely won’t be completing any more focus group activities. Useless.