GroupNet Focus Group FacilitiesAccess 30 Leading Market Research Focus Group Facilities Nationwide with a single phone call.GroupNet, a Network of Focus Group Facilities provide qualitative market research, usability testing, field management and public room video conference (videoconferencing) services in all major markets coast to coast including Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. All GroupNet marketing research companies adhere to the standards set by the National Marketing Research Association.Our Services1. Marketing Research2. Video conferencing3. Public Room Video conferencing4. Field Management5. Focus Group FacilitiesMarketing ResearchGroupNetª consists of the leading market research facilities across the country. There are currently 33 members located in major markets from coast to coast. In 1994, several premiere market research companies decided to pool their skills and resources to form a larger alliance. The criteria for companies' wishing to join were that they be in a desirable market and independently owned and operated. They then had to pass a physical inspection and reference check to ensure they offered superior recruiting services and outstanding facilities. Finally, admittance was determined by a vote of current members. These same standards apply to any new company who wishes to join. This consolidation provides an easy solution to the problems involved in coordinating a market research campaign in several markets. Consistency and quality are ensured from the very beginning. GroupNetª handles coordination so you don't have to waste time getting all the pieces to fall in place. All members adhere to the standards set by the national Marketing Research Association. For more information about individual market research facilities, please choose your Focus Group Facilities from one of our members nearest you. Please call 1-800-288-8226 to check availability in all of our locations with just one call. Video conferencingBusiness is changing. Budgets are tighter. There's more demand on people's time. The need for qualitative consumer information continues to grow, while the time available to obtain that information continues to shrink. These new business demands need new solutions. Introducing GroupNet™. It takes a lot more than advanced technology and hardware to conduct a successful videoconference. In addition to a comfortable, business–like environment, it takes a knowledgeable staff, trained and experienced in supporting executive–level conference. How useful can Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) be for your company? Stop and think about any aspect of your business that doesn't take place under you corporate roof. For most companies a good percentage of daily business activities takes place in other cities and possibly around the world. These expenses can add up for even the most mundane tasks. Please call 1-800-288-8226 to check availability in all of our locations with just one call. GroupNet™ offers two types of Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing): Focusvision, Videoconferencing (Video conferencing) and Video StreamingFocusVision offers real-time transmission of focus groups, mini-groups, or one-on-one interviewing specifically for the research community.Transmission Services * FocusVision Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing): Technology without peer in faithfully delivering the nuances of the focus research experience directly to company offices. Allows the whole team to view together on a big screen monitor with TV picture quality. A live camera operator and FocusVision's two-camera system give full group views, dynamic close-ups, and picture-in-picture features that provide a unique perspective on ads, packaging or other stimulus. Ê * FocusVision VideoStreaming(TM): Enables you to view live focus groups from the convenience of your PC in the office, at home or wherever you have an Internet connection. Groups can be archived for on-demand viewing, and a unique Backroom Chat function allows all remote viewers to communicate while watching the research. FocusVision VideoStreaming offers the same quality viewing experience as Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing), with a live camera operator and picture-in-picture technology. Both systems are fully integrated into one facility network, with over 200 top-rated facilities to choose from around the world. These services increase participation, speed up project cycle times, save precious staff time and travel expense, and help improve quality of work life. * FocusVision Remote Moderating Remote Moderating via FocusVision Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) eliminates moderator travel.Ê Two-way high speed audio/video transmission allows moderator and respondents to interact in real time, preserving the integrity of the research process.Ê Close-ups and full group views from FocusVision's two cameras transmit facial expressions, body language, easel, etc., to large full color monitors for the full group experience.Ê Works well with groups as well as one-on-one interviews.

Public Room Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing)Public Room Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) offers Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) to the wider business community for the use of training demonstrations, executive interviews, legal depositions, presentations to clients, company meetings between branches, and anything you can imagine. Public Room Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) was developed as an outgrowth of our GroupNetª Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) service for the marketing research community. Our members felt that our collective experience conducting focus group meetings combined with beautiful facilities and Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) equipment created a natural extension to provide Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) to the wider business community. Some of the ways our public room clients have used this technology are training demonstrations, executive interviews, legal depositions, and company meetings between branches in the United States as well as overseas. Whether your Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) needs are international or domestic, our technology allows you to send or receive interactive, real-time, live transmission of conferences, sales meetings, presentations to clients, depositions, employment interviews, distance learning sessions. Costly, inconvenient, and time-consuming travel is eliminated Ñ decision making ability and participation is accelerated. All GroupNetª members are able to provide you with the following services for your Public Room Videoconferencing ( Video conferencing) session: * A selection of different rooms, classroom or conference style * Rooms that provide complete privacy * Business services including fax, copying equipment, and secretarial support * Audio/video recording * On-site catering * International access...ability to conduct meetings worldwide * Ability to have a video meeting with multiple locations * Availability after regular-business hours * Advanced PictureTel equipment and network technology that makes your videoconference just like being there * Document camera to communicate graphs, charts, or photographs * Ability to transmit videotapes * Technical support expert assigned to your meetings Please call 1-800-288-8226 to check availability in all of our locations with just one call or request information by email so you may review our services further. Field ManagementIn addition to videoconferencing (video conferencing), we offer a complete menu of qualitative field and project management services to help you concentrate on the research process. By calling our 800 number, you are assured GroupNet™ will manage your project every step of the way whether you require videoconferencing or not. Our services include:

• Multiple city booking with one call to our client service unit.
• Project set-up and special requests.
• Daily recruiting updates.
• Assistance with screener design.
• Arrangements and recommendations for travel and accommodations.

At GroupNet™ we realize you don't always need field management. Consider us as your backup resource for your overflow work when you are traveling or just can't find the time to check availability. Now that's project management! Please call 1-800-288-8226. All GroupNet™ Focus Group Facilities offer FocusVision Worldwide All members adhere to the standards set by the
Marketing Research Association at http://www.mra-net.org/