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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100 points = $1. Redeem with a minimum of 1000 points ($10) in your account.
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
Payment and Rewards
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 (73)
5 Star Reviews (11) 15.1
4 Star Reviews (4) 5.5
3 Star Reviews (8) 11.0
2 Star Reviews (6) 8.2
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November 17, 2018 by Marilyn from United States
Yes, you read it. Your answers are never good enough, in my case mines aren't. I have been a member with focus pointe global and focus group.com for a few years now. I have only been "eligible" and called back for a survey once yet, I continue getting invites to surveys that I can never participate in. Is there any way that this website can send me a survey that I could actually participate in or are they just getting the answers they need through the screening process? I know that I am not the only one complaining about this because someone else I know hasn't been able to participate in a survey in years. Why is this company up, if they don't match the correct people with their surveys or at least, reach out to them in regards to something that will not be a waste of their time for filling up online?
Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on November 19, 2018
Hi Marilyn, we understand it can be frustrating, but you aren't doing anything wrong! It can be difficult to qualify for studies at times. Some of the studies that take place aren't looking for very many people and others are looking for people who meet their very specific requirements. We apologize for your negative experience.October 25, 2018 by christine from United States
I did about 50 surveys and they always say “you don’t fit the criteria” when i do! I'm 20 years old and I fit a lot of the criteria. they just use your survey results for their actual surveys and then they say they cannot select you.
Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on November 19, 2018
Hi Christine, 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. Any information provided through surveys are not kept and are only used to determine whether or not you are eligible for a study. You can read more information on our privacy policy here: https://www.focusgroup.com/About/Privacy-PolicyAugust 18, 2018 by Milly from United States
I completed a long hour survey that I was supposed to get a $25 gift card for. And of course that did not happen, I emailed focus group and told them and got no response. Seems like they just want you to do stuff for free and don’t hold up on their word.
Not a good place to do surveys. I give half star. If they have the time to send emails to do the surveys they should have time to pay for the surveys.
Focus Group by Schlesinger responded to this review on November 19, 2018
Hi Milly, we apologize for the late response. We assure you we are a legitimate company who pays people for sharing their opinions on products and services. I would like to look into this issue further for you, please email [email protected] with your study number. Thank you.November 29, 2017 by jc from United States
This review will be brief & concise: Focus Pointe Global's Sr. VP of Operations got involved in my case and ultimately perpetuated a well-documented deception & suspension of my account, prohibiting any further activity or any claim to my balance. You see, the Senior Vice President of Operations was caught in a couple of lies; most notably that a client had not recorded my complete participation in a study, when unbeknownst to her, they had already confirmed the completion to me. To cover her tracks, she informed me that no further contact would be permitted, instructed her staff in the same manner and suspended my account, forbidding the possibility of ever cashing out its balance. FPG at best demonstrates the ethics of a child and does not act in good faith to resolve valid disputes. All of this is well documented, has been reported to their local BBB and perhaps most importantly, should be a warning to anyone considering FPG as a reasonable and honest company.
November 17, 2017 by Salma from United States
They give you these lengthy screening and at the end they say that someone will be contacting you by phone and nothing. I have done 16 screenings so far and I have received "0" calls from anyone. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME or find a LEGIT company.
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