New Gigs list (in description). 1 website up and 1 Etsy post up
————- new list 8/25/26————-
1.
Sago (Culver City facility)
Focus groups, mock juries, product testing, healthcare.
Signup: https://sago.com/en/get-in-touch/join-our-panel/
2.
Adler Weiner Research (Westwood / near Santa Monica)
Focus groups, shop-alongs, taste tests, in-home.
Signup: https://adlerweiner.com/participate-in-la-oc
3.
Jackson Adept Research (Beverly Hills + Encino)
Mock juries, large groups, car clinics.
Signup: https://adeptresearch.com/participants/
4.
Atkins Research Global (Wilshire / Mid-Wilshire)
Focus groups & qualitative product research.
Signup: http://atkinsresearch.com/research-participant.php
5.
Fieldwork LA / Orange County (Irvine – easy for many LA residents)
Focus groups, product tests, shop-alongs.
Signup: https://www.fieldwork.com/join/
6.
User Interviews
High volume of LA in-person + remote studies (including gamers).
Signup: https://www.userinterviews.com/
7.
Respondent
Often highest-paying ($75–$400+).
Signup: https://www.respondent.io/become-a-participant
8.
Good Gamer Group (Interpret – Culver City labs)
Video game playtests, concepts, hardware (strong LA presence).
Signup: https://goodgamergroup.com/signup/
9.
dscout
Mobile ethnography, diary studies, product research.
Signup: https://dscout.com/be-a-scout
10.
Plaza Research (near LAX / Westchester)
Consumer focus groups (including past video game studies).
Signup: Search “Plaza Research join” or check current postings on FindFocusGroups (they use rotating screeners).
11.
Nichols Research
Shop-alongs, mock juries, Southern California studies.
Signup: https://nicholsresearch.com (Participate section)
12.
Recruit and Field
Online focus groups & interviews.
Signup: https://www.recruitandfield.com (Join / Participant)
13.
Facts ’n Figures (Sherman Oaks area)
Qualitative & product testing.
Signup: Check factsnfiguresinc.com Participate section.
14.
Q-Insights
Active LA recruiter with good payouts.
Signup: Usually via current screeners on FindFocusGroups or their site.
15.
PlaytestCloud
Remote video game playtesting.
Signup: https://www.playtestcloud.com (Join as tester)
16.
Activision User Research (Sherman Oaks)
In-person game playtests.
Signup: https://www.activision.com/company/playtest
17.
SIS Market Research (Santa Monica)
Market research studies.
Signup: sismarketresearch.com (participant / join section)
18.
Open House Lofts (Venice – border of Santa Monica)
Non-traditional focus group venue.
Signup: https://openhouselofts.com/los-angeles/ (recruiting inquiries)
19.
Murray Hill National
LA qualitative studies.
Signup: murrayhillnational.com (Participate)
20.
Davis Research
Greater LA area focus groups.
Signup: davisresearch.com (Join / Participate)
21.
Focus & Testing (Calabasas area)
Taste tests & product testing.
Signup: Check their official site for participant registration.
22.
Matrix Sciences / Contract Testing
Product & taste testing.
Signup: Search current participant registration on their site.
23.
Screen Engine / ASI (Valley Village)
Entertainment, TV pilots, media studies.
Signup: Usually via current study screeners.
24.
FindFocusGroups (Aggregator – lists many Culver City / Santa Monica / DTLA studies)
Signup / Browse: https://www.findfocusgroups.com
25.
Focus Group Placement (Aggregator)
Signup / Browse: https://www.focusgroupplacement.com
26.
Good Entertainment Group (parent of Good Gamer Group – broader entertainment)
Signup: https://goodentertainmentgroup.com/new-signup/
27.
UserTesting
Usability testing (apps, websites, sometimes games).
Signup: https://www.usertesting.com/get-paid-to-test
28.
Toluna Influencers
Surveys + occasional focus groups.
Signup: https://www.toluna.com
29.
KashKick
Surveys and offers (supplemental).
Signup: https://www.kashkick.com
30.
Prolific (higher-quality academic/research studies)
Signup: https://www.prolific.com
