Talk Shoppe is nominated for 'Best Place To Work' and 'Groundbreaking Research' awards

Talk Shoppe is a finalist for two Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards, three years in a row 

Los Angeles, CA — Talk Shoppe, a full-service market research and consumer insights firm founded in 2010, has been named as a finalist in two categories of the 2025 Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards, powered by Quirk’s Media.

This marks the third consecutive year that Talk Shoppe is in the running for two Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards awards.

Best Place to Work

Talk Shoppe is honored to be a finalist in a category that recognizes and celebrates the importance of people's wellbeing at work.

Our people are the foundation of everything we do. As a boutique agency, we’ve intentionally built a culture where employees are not just valued—they’re prioritized. Our unwavering commitment to a people-first workplace is reflected in every aspect of how we operate, invest, and communicate.

We back our values with a comprehensive benefits package that rivals agencies of any size: 401k match, four weeks of paid time off, a four-week sabbatical after five years of service, and summer bonus days that extend holiday weekends so employees can truly recharge. We celebrate anniversaries with thoughtful gifts and foster a sense of ownership and appreciation through a company-funded bonus pool and competitive salaries.

"As a senior leader in market research, I’ve seen a lot of company cultures. Many talk a good game about valuing people, but Talk Shoppe delivers - in ways that are both big and small. Take our company retreat, for example. In a remote workplace, it can be tough to feel truly connected. So Talk Shoppe brought us all together in Mexico - not for a stuffy offsite, but for an intentional, immersive experience. We took a break from screens, swapped Slack for shared meals, and returned home with renewed energy and stronger bonds. It was the kind of investment that doesn’t just build morale - it builds momentum", says Heather McKinney, Group Director at Talk Shoppe.  

Groundbreaking Research Project

Talk Shoppe is proud to see its collaboration with LA28, the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, be nominated for this year’s Groundbreaking Research Project award. 

We partnered with LA28 to design a comprehensive research program that would illuminate the evolving relationship between American audiences and the Olympic Games. This work seamlessly blended qualitative and quantitative methodologies, leveraged advanced analytics to move beyond surface-level answers, and revealed deeper patterns of brand perceptions and event engagement.

“As a Los Angeles-based company, working on the LA28 Olympics project was a truly special and inspiring experience. The Olympics are more than an event—they’re a cultural moment that brings people together across generations and communities. To have the opportunity to help shape how LA28 would resonate with Americans, especially right here in our hometown, was both humbling and energizing,” says Tal Oren, Head of Growth & Learning at Talk Shoppe.

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The Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards, powered by Quirk’s Media, recognize the researchers, suppliers and products and services that are adding value and impact to marketing research. Finalists are selected by a panel of judges made up of a combination of end-client researchers, supplier partners and Quirk’s editorial staff.  

The award winners will be announced at The Marketing Research and Insight Excellence Awards Virtual Celebration on November 19, 2025. Please visit quirksawards.com for more details.  

About Talk Shoppe

Talk Shoppe is an Ogilvy Award-winning, women- and minority-owned market research and consumer insights agency, known for its ability to craft customized solutions that provide clarity, deliver insights necessary for informed decisions, drive growth, and keep clients ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace. Founded in Los Angeles in 2010 and serving a global audience, Talk Shoppe has redefined excellence in consumer research, offering global reach with personalized, white-glove service. To learn more about the company’s capabilities and work visit www.letstalkshoppe.com. 

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