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(CyberPulse)

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Each project offers a drawing for several $75 or $100 prizes & Advisory Panel T-shirts. I receive ~ 2 surveys per month. International.

American Consumer Opinion Panel

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Join American Consumer OpinionT and Get Paid Cash! Typically $4 to $25 for each survey you complete! (Available worldwide)

Answers Research

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Panel of high technology decision-makers. Earn cash ($25 - $100) for participating in technology product studies.

Axius Product Test Team

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In exchange for testing 1 of their auto comfort or safety products, you get to keep it. US only.

BetaResearch.com Consumer Panel

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Gifts for each survey. Prize drawings for new members. Quarterly prize drawings for all members. International.

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Members are eligible to win monthly prizes; each survey you complete increases your odds of winning. Eligibility to win prizes: US only.

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They host a lot of surveys & pay cash. (Amounts vary.) They have a consumer panel & panels for medical professionals. International.

BuzzBack

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Earn cash: $5 for 5-minute surveys. More for in-depth surveys or chats. I’ve done 1 product test for $100. (Check received.) International.

BuzzSponge

NEW

Online surveys & discussion groups. Chances to win cash & prizes as well as earn money. US only.

Campbell's Cooks

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Provide opinions on new products & recipes. I’ve received 1 survey; incentive was a Campbell’s Cookbook to the 1st 150 people. US only.

Clarion Research

ZERO

Have heard nothing since May 1999.

(Cyberleague)

ZERO

Earn cash or other prizes for completing online surveys. Have heard nothing in over a year. International.

NEW

Online surveys. Earn points to redeem for cash. US only.

USA Consumer Link

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I receive 3-5 surveys per month (for drawings for cash prizes). 

Consumer-Opinions.com

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New consumer panel. Earn cash or merchandise for taking consumer surveys. US only.

Consumerviews

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I’ve received 1 survey (for a cash drawing) since May 1999.

The Contractor Advisory Board

NOT A MEMBER

Construction & building contractors earn $10-$200 or more per project. (Affiliated with American Consumer Opinion.) International.

CQS Research

ZERO

Have heard nothing since Oct. 1999. US only.

CybeResearch

ZERO

I’ve heard nothing since April 2000. US only.

Dialego Online

Not Rated

Earn points to redeem for gift certificates. Website is in German.

Thank you for using: carola@ionet.net as your referrer.

Digitalhealth

ZERO

Website indicates the last survey drawing was held May 1999. US only.

Digital Research

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I’ve done several surveys & a special 3-month project. International.

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Review restaurants for chances to win weekly cash prizes. Receive a Dine.com T-shirt for 25 reviews. US & Canada.

Discover Why.com

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Earn cash for surveys (~ $10 - $60). US only.

efocus.com

ZERO

Online surveys & focus groups. Earn cash, free products, etc. US only.

e-Focus Groups

ZERO

Have heard nothing (since July 1999). International.

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Earn points to redeem for gift certificates. Recently revamped; I’m now earning points pretty quickly. International.

eLab (Vanderbilt University)

NEW

Complete experiments or surveys for entries in prize drawings. Earn extra entries in monthly drawings for referring friends. International.

Element

NOT A MEMBER

Active members receive monthly gifts. Monthly drawings for $500 gift certificates for Amazon.com. Ages 13 to 32 only. International.

NOT A MEMBER

Each survey offers an incentive (~$3-$5 or a gift) & a cash drawing. Must be of Hispanic origin or descent. Mirror sites in Spanish/English.

Esearch

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Surveys for cash or cash drawings. I receive ~ 1 survey per month. International.

eSurveynet.com

They usually offer a chance to win cash or prizes in drawings. US only.

eVox Panel

Surveys for entry into $5000 quarterly drawings. Canada only.

Fairfield's CyberSurvey – Survey Panel

Market research with PC & game system users. Earn cash, entries in prize drawings. I receive 2-3 surveys per year (for $1 &/or entry in prize drawings). International.

FGI SmartPanel

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Formerly Cyber Dialogue. Surveys for cash ($5-$10). International.

Focusline

ZERO

Have not heard from this site since sign-up April 1999. May be inactive.

Focus World International

ZERO

According to the website, they conduct market surveys & pay cash for your opinions. Have not heard from this site since sign-up July 1999.

Foodquiz

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Surveys about food for cash drawings. I do 2-3 per month. (Won a $20 prize.) Open to anyone where participation is not prohibited by law.

Gartner Business Panel

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Research on business & technology issues. Most surveys offer rewards (e.g., Amazon.com gift certificates or research reports). International.

Global Survey Group

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Enter for your chance to win $50,000 cash or a Chevy Corvette! Complete short surveys and be eligible to win cars, cash, products, coupons and more! (US only)

GlobalTestMarket

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Join Global Test Market and get paid to influence the next generation of consumer services and products. Make a difference now! (Available worldwide)

GoGlobal Technologies

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Custom surveys for corporations & market research firms. Win gift certificates or cash awards for participation. International.

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Get paid CA$H for watching new movie previews online. Earn $4 to $25 per survey for EVERY survey you take! (US, Canada, UK and Ireland)

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Entertainment Industry surveys, some with prize drawings. They also have Children & Teen Internet Panels. International.

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Surveys offer chances to win cash prizes. Online chats pay ~$40. They host a lot of surveys, but membership is huge. I’ve won a few small cash prizes ($5-$10) & been in a couple of focus groups. International.

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Market research firm based in the Middle East. Surveys offer chances to win cash or prizes. International.

Harris Poll Online

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Earn points to redeem for rewards. Some surveys also offer entry in cash drawings. I’ve won 1 $200 cash prize. International.

HarrisZone

NOT A MEMBER

Teens ages 13 - 18 earn points to redeem at online sites for participating in market research. (From the Harris Poll.) International

Ipsos i-Say Panel

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Surveys for cash or prize drawings. Some surveys offer incentives for each participant. Chance to win $1000 for joining. Monthly half & half drawings ($250 to winner + $250 to charity of choice).  International.

i-Say Canada

NOT A MEMBER

i-Say panel for Canadians. Canada

i think, inc.

$$$

Earn cash for surveys. Entry in cash drawings for joining. I receive ~ 1 survey per month (for $3 - $25). International.

IntelliQuest Technology Panel

Technology users of all skill levels. (You don’t have to be an expert.) Earn points to redeem for cash & entry in cash drawings. I receive ~ 1 survey/month ($5- $10 each). International.

International Survey Room

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Professional research group periodically posts surveys for entry in cash drawings. Anyone may participate. International.

The Internet Poll

ZERO

Have not heard from them since sign-up May 1999. International.

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Online surveys. They say payment for participation averages $2-$5 per survey. They also host offline focus groups. US only.

Thank you for using: carola@ionet.net as your referrer.

Issues & Answers

ZERO

Have heard nothing since sign-up July 1999. US only.

(University of Pennsylvania)

Experiments in judgment & decision making for pay (usually $3). He has enough people on his mailing list now, but you can request to be notified when he needs more participants. Other faculty & students occasionally also post surveys. Non-U.S. residents may participate.

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1 survey received since May 1999: For participation, I was eligible to > receive a free pair of > socks (with a> minimum $20 purchase!). >US only.

Kidzeyes.com

NEW

Surveys for kids (ages 6-14). Parents of kids age 6-14 may also join. Surveys offer points to redeem for cash or prizes. US only.

Language Experiments

NEW

Psychological research. Some studies offer cash/prize drawings. [Edinburgh, Glasgow, & Saarland Universities] Several languages.

Lightspeed Consumer Panel

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Quarterly $5000 sweepstakes. Polls & surveys for points; redeem for cash or prizes. Daily drawings for 5000 points. US & Canada.

LiveSurveys.com

NEW

Surveys for cash or prizes. US only.

Live Wire

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I receive occasional surveys (for $8 - $10 each). International.

Market Intellect Business Panel

NEW

Business research panel. US only.

Market Intellect Consumer Panel

NEW

Online surveys & focus groups. Website doesn't mention incentives, but the surveys I've received have been for cash drawings. US only.

Market Profiles

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All members are entered in every survey drawing (for cash & prizes). Odds of winning are increased by participating. International.

Marketscore

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Research Project on Internet usage. (Software download.) Chances to win cash & prizes for joining & for related surveys. International.

Mars Surveys

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I’ve received 1 survey (for cash drawing) since April 1999. US only.

MBS Internet Research Center

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Online surveys & focus groups. Incentives vary (~ cash or a gift worth $2-$10 for surveys; more for focus groups). International.

MediaTransfer

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Earn points to redeem for online gift certificates. Panels in 14 countries, including US, Canada, UK, Australia, & several European countries.

Medical Advisory Board

NEW

For healthcare professionals. Surveys & discussions. ($10 - $200 US).
Affiliated with American Consumer Opinion. International.

Memolink

NEW

Points earning site (website visits, trial offers, purchases) also has a lot of surveys for points. Redeem points for gift certificates. US only.

Michael Herbert Associates

ZERO

They say they pay for online market research. Have not heard from them since sign-up May 1999. International.

Micromex Marketing Services

NOT A MEMBER

Online surveys & focus groups. Pay for participation. Sign-up form assumes Australian citizenship.

Music Research Consultants

ZERO

If contacted to participate, you'll share your opinions about new music & keep the music. Have heard nothing since Sept. 1999. International.

NFO MySurvey

 

NameQuest Online

NPD Online Research

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Join the NPD Online Research Team for your chance to win cash – starting with the chance to win $1,000 just for registering to join! (US only)

Online eVAL

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Surveys for cash drawings. I receive ~ 1 per month. International.

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Surveys for cash or prize drawings. Cash drawings for new members & monthly for all members. My Mom recently won $500 !! International.

Opinionsite

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Surveys for gifts or cash drawings. Polls offer prize draws. International

OpinionSurveys.com

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Surveys for cash prizes, gift certificates or other rewards. International.

Opinion Surveys UK

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Based in the UK, but anyone may join. Awards for participating vary; awards will be indicated with each survey invitation. International.

Participants Online

NEW

Cash or entry in drawings for participating in studies by university researchers. International.

Perseus Research

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I receive ~ 1 survey per year for cash &/or prize drawings. International.

PhorTech International

NOT A MEMBER

Market research & technology assessment in the life sciences. Must be active in life science research. Gifts for participation. International.

Pick the Hits!

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Influence the music business & win cash or prizes. Earn entries in drawings for rating songs & referring friends. US only.

Product Testing Services (PTS)

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The usual incentive is the product. Additional incentives are usually offered for products of little value. I’ve done 1 product test. International

NEW

Entry in $250 cash sweepstakes for joining. Earn cash for surveys.
International.

Healthcare Advisory Board

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Online opinion research on healthcare issues. Surveys are conducted with healthcare professionals, patients & caregivers. Some form of compensation is usually offered. International.

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Surveys are posted at the site. Surveys usually offer entry in cash or prize drawings. International.

RateTheMusic

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Rate current & pre-released music for prize drawings. International.

Please use referral ID # 84556

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They typically pay $5 per survey. They also allow members to conduct surveys; incentive for these is entry in cash drawings. I’ve done 1 survey for $5. 13 or older. International.

Research Connections 

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Chances to win cash & prizes or earn money for participating in online surveys or discussion groups. International.

Restaurant Poll

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Give feedback about restaurants for prize drawings. Occasional surveys for gift certificates. US only.  

The Science Advisory Board

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Life science & medical professionals provide input related to area of specialty. Earn points to redeem for gifts. International.

Second To None

  On-site & Online Mystery Shopping

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Established On-site Mystery Shopping company now offers online mystery shopping. Payment is usually cash. I’ve completed 1 online study for payment of $8 cash. US, Canada, Mexico.

The Socratic Forum

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Surveys for cash or drawings. International.

SpectraCom Research

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Surveys for cash drawings, products, etc. I’ve done 1 project. (Incentive was a book. I received the book - postage due!) International.

Speedback

ZERO

I’ve heard nothing since April 1999. International.

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Behavioral, social & organizational science research. Hosted by School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. Most projects offer an incentive (cash or prize drawings or small cash payment). International.

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For each survey, receive your choice from a selection of food products from Vermont. Additional incentives for some surveys. International.

NEW

Most surveys offer compensation - usually $3 - $5. International.

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Chances to win prizes for participating in online consumer research. I receive ~ 1 survey per month. International.

NOT A MEMBER

Members have the opportunity to win prizes for participating in online business research. International.

SurveyGuy

Rated

Site is in early stages; you can sign-up for surveys when conducted. He will encourage his clients to offer incentives. International.

NEW

Entry in 2003 The Sky's the Limit! Sweepstakes. (Choice of prize, eg, $35,000, car, etc.) Receive promotions/coupons plus chance to win prizes each time you complete a survey. US only.

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Earn cash for each survey. Earn additional cash when your friends complete surveys & when their friends complete surveys. International.

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Minimum $35 for focus group; cash or drawings for surveys. I receive occasional surveys for cash or prize drawings. US & Canada.

Surveysonline.com

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Website indicates some surveys offer prize drawings/other incentives. International.

SurveySpot

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Take surveys and get cash, prizes, and rewards! Join SurveySpot today and let your opinion be heard ... and win! (US, Canada & UK)

SurveySpree

NEW

Chance to win $5,000 for joining. Surveys for chances to win cash prizes. US only.

The Technology Advisory Board

NOT A MEMBER

Technology professionals earn $10 - $200 or more, depending on the project. (Affiliated with American Consumer Opinion.) International.

NOT A MEMBER

Panel for executive/upper management technology professionals. Cash incentives & gifts for participation. International.

TechWorld

NOT A MEMBER

Share opinions about technology for opportunities to receive cash, online gift certificates & other rewards. International. 

Universal Music Group Panel

Music surveys for chances to win prizes. (CDs, CD-ROMs, guitar, DVD player). US only.

University of Southern California - Social Psychology Research

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Viewpoint Forum

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Voice your opinion & earn points to redeem for cash. US only.

Vividence

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Earn $15 gift certificates or other gifts for participation. International.

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Polls for chances to win free T-shirts. You can register to be eligible to take longer surveys (% of participants receive $5). International.

Wired Insights

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Surveys for drawings for cash or prizes. I’ve received 1 survey for a chance to win $50 since July 99. International.

The WIRED Pulse

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Surveys for drawings for cash or prizes. International. 

Yellow Window: Management Panel

NOT A MEMBER

Management professionals. Incentives for participation. They need members from all management functions & all countries. International.

Your2Cents

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Formerly Common Knowledge. Incentives: individual rewards &/or cash or prize drawings. International.

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Earn Zoom Points or entry in cash or prize drawings. Exchange points for prizes. International.