Top 20 Market Research Companies in the United Kingdom

2Europe provides ongoing market research support to a computer hardware company. They primarily conduct online panels, focus groups, and end-user visits. Their responsiveness and flexibility impressed the client. 

"I’m very satisfied with them." – Market Intelligence Analyst, Computer Hardware Company

A cosmetics company was releasing a refresh of an old brand and wanted to create a corresponding in-store experience. The Yard Creative researched and provided the client with ideas for the campaign and its implementation.

"They’re thorough and strategic. When we make requests, they ask us questions about why we think that request will deliver for us. They force us to think about what will get us the results we want—based on the consumer research and sales data, rather than on existing strategies that we may have followed for 10 years but that don’t meet our needs." — Senior Merchandising Manager, Cosmetics Company

Antedote provided market research services for a memorialization company. They conducted qualitative and quantitative research through surveys and focus groups. The research allowed the partner to plan their annual roadmap and create appropriate marketing material.

"They were professional and organized." –Senior Product Marketing Manager, Memorialization Company

Hub of China provided consulting to a beer manufacturer that needed a better understanding of the Chinese market. They conducted thorough market research which included consumer surveys. The client was pleased with the valuable insight that resulted from the collaboration, ultimately achieving a much better understanding of client preferences.

"They have local knowledge and a very good understanding of consumers." – Project Manager, Beer Manufacturer & Distributor

Arlington Research ran a survey for an integrated communications agency. The agency needed to know the U.S. and its response in terms of commercial communications to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arlington Research’s survey garnered the highest number of responses seen by the agency.

“While they are rigorous and detail-oriented in their methodologies, they understand how research findings need to be leveraged.” - Marketing Services Director, Integrated Communications Agency

UX Connections provided app consultancy solutions for a web design consultancy. The consultancy needed to create a solution for one of their clients. UX Connections was able to work closely with the consultancy to offer transparent information to the client.

“UX Connections were able to move very fast when we needed them to be available and they were experts in hosting meetings and running the client workshops.” - Former Head of Digital, Web Design Consultancy

A payment platform hired Levene Consulting to provide support for their market research. Levene Consulting performed detailed market research using information they gathered about the Turkish Market. This helped the platform to get introduced to relevant people.

"They consistently exceed my expectations and are quick to understand our requirements." - Owner, Payment Platform

Deeper Insights partnered with a data analytics company to build a chat bot prototype for clients to receive analysis estimates quickly. They supplied a chat bot to help the client facilitate those interactions; the project served well as a marketing tool.

“We hired them for their expertise, and they delivered it. They fulfilled the brief and delivered exactly what we wanted. They were easy to work with—both through emails and face-to-face meetings.” –– Project Manager, Data Analytics Company 

Full Fact conducted tests that identified a target audience for a feminine hygiene product company. After developing knowledge of the client’s selling proposition, they created strategic messaging. They managed multiple campaigns and tracked performance to decipher the audience’s interests. The targeted campaigns generated brand awareness and increased sales.

“...they saved us money in doing the hard work and finding our niche demographic.”– CEO, Feminine Hygiene Product Company

A healthcare provider tasked Agile Research with improving the onboarding process for their new service site. Agile Research conducted multiple usability tests, interviewing target users and holding focus groups. Resolving the identified issues greatly improved the site's UX, which was a testament to the team's technical knowledge.

"Our digital team was impressed by how Agile understood digital development, met the tight deadlines, and effectively communicated with them." – CEO, Healthcare Provider

Precis Digital oversaw a shopping comparison site's SEM strategy. The client wanted to expand the volume and ROI of its SEM efforts. Precis Digital handled the client's Google AdWords, Google Display, and YouTube Advertising accounts and implemented custom audience segmentations. Precis Digital also helped the client adopt e-commerce conversion tracking and implemented automatic ad bidding. Precis Digital's work allowed the site to make more data-driven decisions, assigning resources to areas with the most ROI.

"In Sweden, our SEM volume has increased 15% and cost/conversion has decreased 10% for Q1 on a year over year basis." – Traffic Acquisition & Optimization Lead, Shopping Comparison Site

A telecommunications wanted to create a mobile app to improve their customer's experience. Future Platforms developed two mobile apps for both iOS and Android that assist customers attending large-scale events. 

"...I can say that from the results we can confidently say that the apps have made our customers experiences better. We also closely monitor app store ratings, which are typically excellent." — Senior Brand Manager, Telecommunications Company

A medical center hired Market Edge to conduct market research on Smart Labels and how it affects their operations. This was done before the Smart Labels were launched, to make sure that the healthcare staff know how these can make their processes easier and how it improves the patients' safety. The product was launched successfully.

"All the team members worked very well with one another and really improved the product." - Clinical Nursing Director, medical center 

Juice Tactics managed HubSpot tasks for a health education company. They consulted on how to utilize HubSpot to manage internal tasks and developed a custom website. In the end, their unique templates and code helped monetize the platform. Juice Tactics was well-organized and managed many tasks. They helped prioritize tasks and ensured that everything was delivered on time.

“ [T]hey certainly take many tasks off-hand, allowing you more time for what needs focus.” – CFO Health Education Company

An operations management and analytics company hired Beyond Codes Inc. to generate leads and set appointments with potential clients. Beyond Codes Inc. was tasked to target senior decision-makers, make them aware of the company's expertise, and connect them to the company's sales team by scheduling a meeting. Beyond Codes Inc. was able to meet the company's expectations with the work that they did.

"Scheduling meetings with CXOs and key decision-makers is a tall task but the creatively and resourcefulness of the team from Beyond Codes helped us with positive outcomes." - CMO, Operations Management and Analytics Company

The Brand Strategy provided branding services for a pharmaceuticals company. The team created a communication strategy for a company merger. 

"The quality of their work and our relationships, as well as the positivity of their approach, set them apart." – Head of Strategy and Innovation, Pharmaceutical Company

Catalyst worked with an insurance intermediary to provide various marketing services. These services included a website redesign, PPC services and SEO, and social media engagement with the target audience. This increased the intermediary's applications by 150%, with increased metrics across the board for their website.

"We’re impressed by the ideas that they bring to the table and their ability to deploy these ideas in a cost-effective and timely manner. Catalyst is an agile organization that is not afraid to challenge the status quo of our business and interrogate our operations. They’ve also invested in our relationship in terms of taking the time to understand our company, our product, our market, and our insurers. They’re aligned with the long-term success of our business." - Managing Director, Insurance Intermediary

Rich Contacts provided marketing solutions for a wellbeing consultancy. These solutions included email support and lead generation. The consultancy has made over $100,000 in revenue with the help of Rich Contacts.

“The quality of their work is noteworthy. They also provide a high level of service.” - Managing Director, Wellbeing Consultancy

Root K provided content marketing solutions for an SEO agency. The agency needed someone to proofread their site’s blog. The agency is satisfied with the new content created in cooperation with Root K.

“Very effective. We had several meetings to clarify points and never had any problem.” - Head of Search, SEO Agency

Savage designed and developed a website for an environmental consulting firm. The firm wanted to have a site that enticed visitors and functioned well. The firm is satisfied with the sites that Savage developed.

“The project management was smooth and friendly.” - Director, Environmental Consulting Firm

20miles developed a mobile app for a ballroom dance coaching company. Their team built versions for iOS and Android, and the platform can be used by both dancers and coaches. The app is of high-quality and received positive feedback.

“With their knowledge, we can easily ask questions and discuss concepts with the team, and they can provide the best service possible to us.” – Founder, Ballroom Dance Coaching Company

Science Practice provided market research and strategy solutions to a healthy charity organization. This involved the formation of a panel to judge the organization’s proposals. The organization was provided with good feedback.

“The fact that every project I’ve worked with them on has resulted in a thoughtful deliverable that addressed the problem we’re focused on stands out.” - Strategic Design & Innovation Manager,Healthy Charity Organization

Lead Monkey was hired by a Software Development Company to manage a Linkedin marketing campaign to generate leads. The engagement enabled the Company to connect with people.  

"There were no real opportunities found or created." -  CEO, Software Development Company