Sago Paid Focus Groups & Research Studies

About Sago

Sago is one of the largest research data collection companies in the industry, known until March 2023 as Schlesinger Group. The company traces its roots back nearly six decades and provides qualitative and quantitative research, participant recruitment, and research technology to brands around the world. It also took over Focus Pointe Global in 2019. Participants join through its consumer community at FocusGroup.com.

Sago Locations

The company operates in-person research facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Iselin (New Jersey), New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, and St. Louis, plus offices in Europe. A large share of its studies are online or by phone, which is why our directory tags it as Online.

How to Join Sago Studies

• Create a free account on the FocusGroup.com sign-up page, its participant panel.
• Fill in your profile so you are matched with surveys, interviews, and group discussions.
• Respond quickly to invitations and screeners, since spots fill fast.
• You can also find its studies through the listings on FindPaidFocusGroup.com when they are open.

Sago Focus Group Login

Sago runs its participant panel on FocusGroup.com, so that's where you log in. There's no separate login on sago.com for participants.

1. Go to FocusGroup.com and click Login at the top of the page.
2. Enter the email address and password you used when you joined.
3. Once you're in, you can update your profile, see study invitations and check your Focus Group Wallet points balance.

Can't log in? Use Forgot Password? in the login window and enter your email to get a reset link. If you've just signed up, you may need to verify your email address first, so check your inbox and spam folder for the confirmation message. If neither works, contact FocusGroup.com support through the Contact Us page on their site.

Tip: Only log in through focusgroup.com. Sago and FocusGroup.com will never ask you to pay a fee or send money to take part in a study.

Focus Group Wallet: How Sago Pays You

Most Sago studies pay into your Focus Group Wallet, a points balance in your FocusGroup.com account:

• 100 points = $1.
• You can cash out once you have at least 5,000 points ($50).
• Redeem for a virtual or physical debit card, or gift cards from retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and Apple.
• Points for online studies usually arrive within 2–3 weeks of taking part.
• Points don't expire as long as your account stays active (you take part in something at least once a year).

Occasionally a study pays a different way, and you're told beforehand. Incentives count as taxable income, which is why the panel asks for your tax details. A 1099 is issued if you earn $2,000 or more in a calendar year.

How Much Does Sago Pay?

There are no open studies from this company on our site at the moment, and incentives vary widely by format and audience. Rewards are credited as points (100 points equal $1), redeemable for debit cards or retail gift cards once you reach $50. Online study incentives usually arrive within two to three weeks.

Types of Studies

• In-person focus groups
• Online focus groups and interviews
• Telephone interviews
• Online surveys
• In-home product tests
• Online communities
• Healthcare and B2B research

Is Sago Legit?

Yes. It is a well-established global research company, and joining its panel is free. It warns members about scammers who pose as research firms, so only respond to invitations that come through its official channels. We only list companies that never charge participants a fee.