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Check out the focus groups below 👇
Looking for grocery shoppers and juice lovers! An upcoming paid online market research study is looking for participants to share their thoughts on refrigerated juices, beverage preferences, and household shopping routines.
Study Details:
Topic: Beverage Preferences & Shopping Habits
Incentive: $125 Tango Gift Card (issued upon study completion)
Format: Online discussion
Duration: 90 minutes
Date & Time: Friday, November 6, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Homeowners Study ($200)
Company: Winn Winn Research
Pay: $200 (within 15 business days)
Dates: Oct 26–30, 2026
Who: U.S. homeowners
Format: Online (DIO)
Technology & Online Tools Study ($375+)
Company: Elliott Benson Research
Pay: Up to $375+
Dates: November 2026
Format: Multi-phase online activities
Who: Ages 18+ who use personal or business tech tools
Paid Research Panel Database Signup
Company: WeCruiting
Opportunity: Join their participant database to get invited to upcoming paid research studies for Fortune 100 clients
Format: Online panel registration
Cybersecurity & IT Professionals Study ($300)
Company: Focus Insite
Pay: $300
Format: Online interview (60 minutes)
Location: Nationwide (USA)
Who: Security Leaders, Architects, Engineers, IT Leaders, or Risk/GRC pros with experience in SIEM, DSPM, DLP, or Vulnerability Management
Paid Research Panel Database Signup
Company: Opinions LTD (My Opinions Place)
Opportunity: Join their participant panel to get invited to upcoming online and in-person market research studies for national and international brands
Format: Online panel registration
First-Time Expecting Moms Study ($100–$150)
Company: PRC Global Market Research
Pay: $100–$150
Dates: Nov 16–20, 2026
Format: Online via Discuss.io (activities + optional webcam chat)
Who: First-time expecting mothers, ages 18+
Paid Research Panel Database Signup
Company: RDI Corporation
Opportunity: Join their research panel to share feedback on products and services and earn rewards
Format: Online panel registration
Different States focus groups
In-Store Products Research Study ($150)
Company: New Orleans Perspectives / Emcee Research
Pay: $150
Dates: November 3 or 4, 2026
Format: In-person / in-store interview (2 hours) in Florence, KY
Who: Residents living in or near Cincinnati, OH
Luxury Designer Fragrances Focus Group
Company: Intact Qualitative Research
Pay: $225
Date: November 5, 2026 (during business hours)
Format: In-person focus group (2.5 hours) in New York City
Who: NYC women who love luxury scents and high-end fragrances
TV Watching In-Person Study ($200)
Company: WeCruiting
Pay: $200
Dates: November 4–9, 2026
Format: In-person interview (90 minutes)
Who: Bay Area residents who watch TV
Cooking Taste Test ($100)
Company: Focus99 Market Research Services
Pay: $100
Format: In-person taste test (30 minutes) in Downtown Miami
Who: Ages 25–75 who cook frequently
Daily Drivers Interview ($150)
Company: Focus99 Market Research Services
Pay: $150
Format: In-person interview (60 minutes) in Downtown Miami
Who: Ages 25–65 who drive every day
High-End Luggage Online Focus Group ($400)
Company: Focus99 Market Research Services
Pay: $400
Format: Online focus group (2.5 hours)
Who: South Florida residents, ages 21–60, who own high-end luggage valued over $800