Focus Groups

[Jon]

Focus group waiting rooms..nothing worse
You feel that everything is staged to change your way of thinking lol

 

[Jon]

Nice SAROS one

We are recruiting a new project, and based upon the information you gave us when you registered with Saros you may be able to take part. This interesting project consists of a 90 minute interview to take place in your home via a video-conference software between 24th and 31st July at a variety of times. The thank you payment will be £50 and paid direct to your bank account..

General eligibility is as follows -we can't tell you any more at this stage, but it should give you an idea of whether or not it's worth applying: You must be aged 17-45 You must not work in advertising, market research, journalism/PR or anything related to web design or paid charity work You must not have taken part in research during the past 6 months, nor must you be booked to do so shortly You must have a strong internet connection If all the above factors look like a good fit, and you would like to register your interest in participating, please click the button below, to answer a few questions. Here is the link to apply http://www.sarosresearch.com/jb/KR2.php?id=453315541

 

[auntygeek]

Thanks Jon.

I've applied for SO many with Saros. Never get picked!

Edit - Applied, this one sounds really interesting and actually quite relevant to me so for their sake I hope they pick me !!

 

[alundra]

Got a good podengo one.

 

[alundra]

More more more focus group websites:

http://www.summitstudios.co.uk/

http://www.thisisangelfish.co.uk/

http://www.researchopinions.co.uk/

http://www.theviewers.co.uk/

That'll add to my massive list on the first page. Probably most of them are based out of London, but most ones based out of London recruit in other places.

 

[auntygeek]

Thank you so much to this one! Focus groups are so lucrative and I get so frustrated/envious (!) when I see my friends doing them so regularly. I've literally done two in the last 3-4 years I think.

Just got a Podengo one on snacks (YES! BISCUITS!) on Tuesday in Slough. If anyone's going, I shall see you there! Think I heard about Podengo from this thread and the idea of going on Gumtree, so thank you thank you THANK YOU!

 

[jena]

Thanks Alundra for list. Will register and see what happens.

 

[Blackpepper1]

Already a member of Saros but never had anything any good come through.
Going to join Podengo as it looks a good one to join.

 

[alundra]

Podengo is my favourite one. Never got anything through saros and been signed up since before I got this computer, so I guess around Feb 2010.

Also like Code 3 and focus forward.

The London ones are worth signing up for because they give out a lot of online ones.

Podengo one last night was great, I got £50.

 

[auntygeek]

Do Podengo let you do more than 1 every 6 months?

I've got one on Tuesday but also applied for an online panel, I love those. Fingers crossed.

 

[Darcey]

Thank you so much to this one! Focus groups are so lucrative and I get so frustrated/envious (!) when I see my friends doing them so regularly. I've literally done two in the last 3-4 years I think.

Just got a Podengo one on snacks (YES! BISCUITS!) on Tuesday in Slough. If anyone's going, I shall see you there! Think I heard about Podengo from this thread and the idea of going on Gumtree, so thank you thank you THANK YOU!

I'm not far from Slough but working away next week but I think there were some more Slough groups the following week when I return so may apply for those. Let us know how you get on

 

[alundra]

Do Podengo let you do more than 1 every 6 months?

I've got one on Tuesday but also applied for an online panel, I love those. Fingers crossed.

One of the people I was in a panel with did an online panel this week AND did the one I did the other day, so this should be OK.

 

[usa1]

If you would like to be considered for the Mystery Shopping task, please respond to this email with the answers to the following questions along with a contact number:
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Please feel free to forward this email onto any friends or family you think would like to take part.

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[Blackpepper1]

If you would like to be considered for the Mystery Shopping task, please respond to this email with the answers to the following questions along with a contact number:
1.How old are you?
2.What is your employment status? (ie employed full time, self employed, studying, unemployed, Home Maker)
3.What is the employment status of your partner? (if applicable)
4.Which bank is your main current account with, if applicable (ie the account your wages are paid into)
5.Which bank is your main savings account with, if applicable
6.What county do you live in?

Please feel free to forward this email onto any friends or family you think would like to take part.

Best Wishes The Summit Studios Team

http://www.summitstudios.co.uk/take-part-in-market-research/

This looks worth joining. More chance of getting invites to surveys/focus groups etc.

 

[queen81]

I'm a bit puzzled about focus groups. What are they exactly? Do you have to stand up and speak in front of loads of people? Or can you do them online? Can someone please give me a description in layman's terms please

 

[Blackpepper1]

I'm a bit puzzled about focus groups. What are they exactly? Do you have to stand up and speak in front of loads of people? Or can you do them online? Can someone please give me a description in layman's terms please

Never been to one myself yet so don't really know much. Think it is more of a discussion rather than having to get up and speak in front of people.

 

[usa1]

More more more focus group websites:

http://www.summitstudios.co.uk/

http://www.thisisangelfish.co.uk/

http://www.researchopinions.co.uk/

http://www.theviewers.co.uk/

I signed up for the`theviewers`, thanks.. great find

That'll add to my massive list on the first page. Probably most of them are based out of London, but most ones based out of London recruit in other places.

 

[Jon]

Yeah it's more of a discussion

Never had one where I have to stand up in front of others and talk

 

[Quilla]

Gahhh.. My life. I find it really easy to discuss my opinion and views with other people in person, and know I'd feel 100% comfortable being in a focus group. However, I absolutely hate speaking to people I don't know on the phone. :-[ I have been filling in a couple of these website sign-ups but they have been asking for my number and saying they'll contact me by phone...

I'll have to keep going through the links to find ones that won't call me!
Or just man up... :-\

 

[Jon]

Man up

Lol

They always want to ring you to confirm your details if they want you in the group