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The right participants. Four major markets.

Recruiting and research support in Northern Virginia, New York City, Dallas, and Los Angeles, with nationwide reach for online studies.

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Precise recruiting. Reliable communication. Flexible fieldwork.

Real insight. Real impact.

From focus groups and mock trials to IDIs, usability studies, intercepts, and online sessions, we help research teams reach the right people and keep projects moving.

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Clear screening. Responsive updates. Research-ready participants.

Local expertise. National reach.

Work with partner facilities and recruiting teams in four major markets, plus nationwide recruiting for online and multi-market studies.

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About NewStar Research

Four markets. One consistent standard.

Two ways to work with us.

Whether you are planning a research project or looking to participate in one, NewStar makes the next step simple.

For research buyers

Recruiting, facilities, and fieldwork support built around your project.

Tell us who you need to reach, where the research will happen, and when you need to be in field. We will help shape a practical recruiting and logistics plan.

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For participants

Share your perspective in paid research studies.

Join our participant community and hear from us when a study matches your background, interests, or experience.

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About us

Local knowledge. Multi-market reach.

NewStar Research supports agencies, law firms, consultants, and brands with recruiting and fieldwork across multiple U.S. markets. We combine responsive project management with practical recruiting strategies for both straightforward and hard-to-reach audiences.

Our work spans Northern Virginia, New York City, Dallas, and Los Angeles, with nationwide recruiting available for online and multi-market research.

Our Story
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Northern Virginia
Alexandria, Arlington, Tysons, and the greater D.C. metro
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New York City
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the surrounding metro area
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Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, and surrounding communities
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Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Long Beach, and surrounding communities
Our focus & methodology

Recruiting and research support for every format.

Seven core services, one goal: connect your study with the right people and keep fieldwork organized from brief to session day.

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Focus group facilitation

Recruiting for traditional conference-room groups, relaxed discussion settings, youth research, and specialized audiences.

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Mock trial recruiting

Carefully screened jury research participants for short exercises, full-day sessions, and multi-day programs.

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Online focus groups & music tests

Recruiting and coordination for Zoom, Teams, QualBoard, and other online research platforms.

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Survey intercepts

Field recruiting and intercept support where your audience already is, from retail and healthcare locations to campuses and events.

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IDIs, small groups & in-home studies

Discreet recruiting for one-on-one interviews, small groups, sensitive topics, and in-home research.

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Usability research

Recruiting users to evaluate websites, apps, products, prototypes, and digital experiences.

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Mystery shop recruitment

Recruiting shoppers and evaluators for financial services, automotive, retail, hospitality, and other customer-facing industries.

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Studies recruiting now.

Browse current opportunities in our markets and online. If nothing fits today, join the participant list and we will contact you when a future study matches.

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Partner facilities

Professional spaces. Participant-focused sessions.

We coordinate research-friendly partner facilities in four major markets, matched to your audience, format, technology needs, and schedule.

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Partner facility

Northern Virginia

Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Tysons, and the greater D.C. metro.

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Partner facility

New York City

Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the surrounding metro area.

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Partner facility

Dallas, Texas

Serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, and surrounding communities.

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Partner facility

Los Angeles, California

Serving Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Long Beach, and surrounding communities.

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Trusted by

Researchers. Brands. Decision makers.

Research teams rely on NewStar for organized recruiting, responsive communication, and practical fieldwork support across four major markets and online.

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What clients say

NewStar handled a complex, multi-market recruit with careful screening and clear communication. The project stayed organized from the first briefing through the final session.
Research DirectorNorthRidge Research
Research Director
The team asked thoughtful questions up front, and that preparation showed in the quality of the recruit. The process was professional and easy to follow.
Qualitative Project ManagerCrestline Research
Qualitative Project Manager
When our screener changed mid-recruit, NewStar adjusted quickly, communicated the impact, and kept the project moving without unnecessary surprises.
Senior Research ManagerBluePeak Insights
Senior Research Manager
We needed a specialized professional audience on a short timeline. NewStar stayed responsive, kept the recruiting organized, and gave us clear visibility into progress.
Director of ResearchMeridian Strategy Group
Director of Research
Good recruiting is more than filling seats. NewStar understood the criteria, communicated clearly, and treated the details of the project seriously.
Operations ManagerSummitBridge Analytics
Operations Manager
When logistics shifted close to fieldwork, the team adapted quickly and handled participant communication without allowing the project to lose momentum.
Field DirectorHarborPoint Research
Field Director
The participant profiles were organized and easy to review, which made it much easier for our team to monitor recruit quality throughout the project.
Managing DirectorKeystone Market Intelligence
Managing Director
From the first brief through session day, NewStar was flexible, organized, and focused on getting the recruit right.
Associate DirectorSterling Grove Consulting
Associate Director
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