Is Tampa Floridian paradise? Well, you’d have to fight Miami for the title… but in my humble opinion, Tampa wins.Â
Between the great weather, sports scene, and touristy treasures such as The Longest Sidewalk in the World, the world is your oyster. And sure, taking an extra long walk is cool for a while, but wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the Rays or Buccaneers… or Lightning (game – not the real thing) live an extra couple times?
This is absolutely in the realm of possibilities if you take on focus groups as a side-gig. They are a great way to stack up some extra cash for your many extracurricular excursions. And they’re fun, too!Â
If you are begging for more Cheese, Please (pun intended), we wrote this article especially for you! Read on to discover the top paid focus groups in Tampa.
Focus Groups in Tampa you can participate in
Tampa is uniquely perfect in its size and temperament. It’s small enough to build small, characterizable neighborhood flavors while still attracting businesses with national notoriety, including:
Publix
Verizon
Bloomin Brands
WellCare Health Plans
Raymond James Financial
Of course, housing national brands is a great sign of a thriving civic economy. But it’s also very helpful in scoping out focus group prospects. A city with large public companies provides more opportunities for consumers to contribute in the growth and development of their local market. That’s what focus groups are all about, after all. Looking for focus groups outside Tampa? Check out this article.Â
Company has rating 3.4 on Trustpilot. It’s based on 1800+ reviews.
100 usd per focus group.
YouGov is one of the leaders in market research with over 3 million members. For a full YouGov Review click here. They have a consistent flow of well-paid surveys, product tests, and focus groups. Once you register, they will email you only the studies you qualify for, which is super convenient.
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2. SurveyJunkie
Residents of USA 16+ only.
Rating: 4.4 · ‎34,402 reviews
SurveyJunkie though based in California, this company offers plenty of online interviews available through a mobile app! Talk about convenience.
It is based in California, but they offer online interviews that are even available through their mobile app! So you could be making money while you’re on the subway to work. That’s pretty cool.
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3. Respondent
Residents of USA, Canada, UK and Australia. Must be 18+.
Rating: 4.5. Based on 96 reviews
Our average payout is $100 per hour. For specialty occupations, we see up to $500/hour.
Respondent is an online marketplace that connects big brands to consumers. Read my Respondent.io review here. . Compensation ranges from $20 to $150 per online study. Some studies are fairly specific and difficult to qualify for, but might be worth the effort, especially if you have a professional background.
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4. Branded Surveys
Residents of the USA 14+
Branded Surveys holds a 4.4/5 rating on Trustpilot from over 24,700 reviews.
From video surveys to more traditional focus groups, you can get rewarded with gift cards, PayPal, or e-vouchers. Choose your own adventure!
Branded Surveys offers video surveys, focus groups, and more study options. Get paid by PayPal, via e-gift cards, or choose a prepaid credit card.
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5. Toluna Influencers
Residents of the USA must be 14+
Branded Surveys holds a 2.3/5 rating on Trustpilot from over 545 reviews.
The payoff: An average Toluna user can earn up to $30 by spending about 1 hour per day on Toluna completing surveys and other tasks that the platform offers.
Toluna Influencers is a popular option that offers a wide variety of studies, including video surveys. They also offer a wide variety of rewards (cash, gift cards, etc.). You can redeem your account balance at $10.
Despite Tampa having a great job and business market, three were only a few quality focus group companies that we could rank. However, we have a lot of confidence in these 3 market research firms and you can definitely mine a lot of opportunities from this list. Read more about them below!
They have over 50k likes on Facebook with a 4.5 star rating. It is a national page, so the ratings aren’t specific to the Tampa location. Their Google page is, though and holds up with 4.6 stars. Yelp comes in at 4 stars out of 2 reviews.
The average L&E Research hourly pay ranges from approximately $13 per hour for a Recruiter to $13 per hour for a Recruiter.
They also have been BBB accredited since 1999 with an A+ rating. Currently, we saw 10 studies available. Some of them are fairly difficult to qualify for, but they list all of their available studies on their website without having to register so you can scope it out yourself! L&E is located off of Eisenhower Blvd outside of Golfwood Estates.
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2. Herron Associates
Residents of USA 16+ only.
Rating: They’ve earned rave reviews across all platforms: Google, Facebook and Yelp, with over 4.5 stars on all. They are also BBB accredited with an A+ rating.
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Herron Associates offers a variety of study options including taste tests, focus groups, and mock trials. Participants range from general consumers and students to business professionals. Compensation is due to prepaid debit cards, but we could not find a general amount to expect. Once you sign up a staff member will contact you for studies you may qualify for.
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3. Plaza Research
Residents of USA, Canada, UK and Australia. Must be 18+.
Rating: Plaza Research has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 44 reviews left anonymously by employees. 49% of employees would recommend working at Plaza Research to a friend and 13% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
They compensate in cash, which is definitely a bonus. You can typically expect $50-200, which seems to depend primarily on the length of the study.
They offer a diverse range and interesting study options on subjects and activities such as dining, personal care, hobbies, and professional topics. Aside from their website, you can frequently find studies on their Facebook Page. Fill out a demographic survey to sign up and qualify for future studies!
Blackbox Companies
Below is a market research firm that lacked the essential information for us to be able to recommend them. We call companies like these black boxes. Feel free to explore this firm if you have time to spare.
AccuData Market Research, Inc. – 3815 W. Humphrey St. Suite 105, Tampa, FL 33614
Apex Focus Group: 14350 60th St North, Suite #46131, Clearwater FL 33760. We have written a detaild Apex Focus Group Review Here.Â
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed our list of the top focus groups in Tampa! With so many things to do and enjoy around town, focus groups are an amazing gig to help you enjoy life guilt-free.
Which firms are you excited to explore? Let us know in the comments below 🙂
I am a father to a beautiful baby girl, a husband and a serial gigster 🙂 I live in Toronto, Canada. My claim to fame: I made thousands of dollars from focus groups and surveys over the last 15 years. Studied Marketing in Ryerson Univerity and worked in Marketing and Marketing Research for the last 14 years+ My mission is to educate others how to be successful with side hustles. You can contact my be email or on Facebook.