theviewers.co.uk - paid TV research

tommysmith80

I just signed up to theviewers.co.uk after reading about them in my local paper and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them yet as they seem pretty new??

They just do research for TV companies and seems to be a mix of focus groups and online research but the article I read said they're planning to do focus groups across the UK including here in Darlington which is a revelation as none of the other sites I'm signed up with ever seem to have anything I could get to.

I applied a few hours ago but haven't had any confirmation back yet, apparently "a human" is reviewing my response. How long does this usually take? I hope I haven't scared them off with the type of TV I enjoy!:rotfl:

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tommysmith80 wrote: »

I just signed up to theviewers.co.uk after reading about them in my local paper and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them yet as they seem pretty new??

I applied a few hours ago but haven't had any confirmation back yet, apparently "a human" is reviewing my response. How long does this usually take?

Hi

Was intrigued by your posting and as I'd never heard of this company I've just been over to their website and read most of what was on there. Thanks for the heads-up, I might apply myself:T

Saw this in the FAQs. Obviously doesn't say how long confirmation takes but suggests assignments may be a while coming through:(:

I received confirmation of my membership but haven't heard anything since

Please bear with us for a few months whilst we grow the database to a size large enough to conduct major research projects. Rest assured that if you've registered with us we will contact you as soon as we have something you may be suitable for.


Keep us posted how you get on please. Good Luck:beer:

Queen81

Yeah they guys are valid, seen this already mentioned on The Money Shed this week as someone was sharing their referral code to get more signups to them.

wayne1983

Im going to sign up for this, looks interesting:beer:

mikecmr

signed up too, see what it does

pevonia

Thanks for tip off I've signed up

tommysmith80

Got my confirmation email

All seems pretty legit, however it does say:

Please note you will only be contacted when the answers given in your registration questionnaire are a close match to what a TV company is looking for. Some members hear about a project within days of joining whilst others may wait several months. Please be patient and view your membership as a way of hearing about interesting TV research opportunities rather than a guarantee of work.

So guess I won't hold my breath but all sounds pretty interesting, fingers crossed!!

tommysmith80

Just as an update I received an invite to the below TV research in Newcastle but will probably cost me half of the incentive to get there from Darlo on bus and train so doubt I'll bother!

The email mentioned there is also research taking place in Hammersmith and coming up in some other places (Nottingham, Edinburgh, Cheshire, Exeter and others) so hopefully of use to someone else!

Project: Lighthearted group discussion of 8 people (mix of men and women all 25-35ish) led by a trained interviewer and assistant working on behalf of a popular TV channel. Participants will be asked opinions about the channel and its programmes but there are no right or wrong answers, they just want to hear everyone’s honest opinions.
Date: Tuesday 4th November 2014
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm or 8pm - 9.30pm
Venue: 2 minute walk from Newcastle Train Station - Parking is free in council car parks after 5pm and on-street parking is free near the station after 6.30pm
Incentive: £40 cash paid at session and free refreshments

Tinman

Just had an email to say i'm in after signing up last night.