Market Study Firms

Curious to poll everybody here on their experiences with various market study firms. I figured it was easiest to group by brand recognition / prestige. 

Who have you all worked with in the past and what's your experience been like?

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Premier

Highly Recognized

  • Alvarez
  • PwC
  • LEK
  • Wolf Den (government specifically)

Mid Tier

  • Fairfield
  • IGS
 

LEK is okay for the price point but they're kinda meh. You'd think a consulting firm would have better looking slides.

Bain is solid, albeit a bit variable from my experience (have been very impressed with one team but wasn't really floored by another). 

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