About Adler Weiner Research
Adler Weiner Research is a family-run qualitative research company founded in 1960, which also goes by AW Research Group. It operates focus group facilities and recruits participants for consumer, professional, executive, medical and technology studies. Mock jury research for law firms is a notable specialty in its California offices, alongside usability testing and online focus groups.
Adler Weiner Research Locations
Industry directories list four facilities:
- Chicago, IL: North Michigan Avenue, on the Magnificent Mile
- Lincolnwood, IL: a free-standing facility just north of Chicago
- Los Angeles, CA: Wilshire Boulevard
- Irvine, CA: serving Orange County
The company also runs online groups, and recent studies on our site have been open nationwide.
How to Join Adler Weiner Research Studies
- Apply to a listing. Pick an open study on this page and complete its online screener.
- Wait for a call. The recruiting team contacts people who match the study.
- Confirm the details. You will get the date, time and location or video link.
- Bring photo ID. In-person studies may require ID at check-in, and reading glasses are recommended if you use them.
How Much Does Adler Weiner Research Pay?
Open studies on our site pay up to $250, and past listings ranged from $150 to $300. Examples include $150 for an everyday spending group, $225 for home appliances, $250 for an insurance study and $275 for online gaming and smartwatch discussions. Payment method and timing depend on the study and are explained before you participate.
Types of Studies
- In-person focus groups
- Online focus groups
- Mock jury sessions
- Website and app usability tests
- Consumer product discussions
- Professional and medical interviews
Is Adler Weiner Research Legit?
Yes. It is one of the longer-established focus group companies in the US, belongs to industry groups such as the Qualitative Research Consultants Association, and still posts new screeners. As with any facility, you need to pass a screener, and studies have strict criteria. We only list companies that never charge participants.