Shape the future of CME Group's digital offerings by joining our Research Panel. Your insights will help us develop products, content and experiences that meet the needs of customers like you.

Benefits of being a CME Group Research Panelist

  • Exclusive access: Get a first look at new features and tools before anyone else.
  • Direct Influence: Share your experiences with our products and services to help us improve them.

What to expect

Occasionally you will be invited to participate in a research study which is designed to be engaging and insightful.

Whether you're a seasoned user of our products or just starting out, your perspective is valuable to us. Here are some additional details on what to expect as a panelist:

  • Occasional emails: You will receive invitations to participate in research studies via email.
  • Variety of methods: We use surveys, interviews, usability tests and more to gather feedback
  • Flexible participation: You choose which studies you want to participate in.
  • Confidentiality: Your participation and personal information are kept confidential.
  • Opt out option: You can unsubscribe from the panel at any time.

How it works

Participate in research through various methods, including the following:

  • Surveys: Share your opinions on specific topics or products.
  • Remote interviews: Discuss your experiences with our products and services in detail.
  • Self-guided usability tests: Evaluate the usability of our website and other digital offerings.
  • And more: We're continually innovating our research methods to ensure your feedback is captured effectively.

For some research studies, you will receive a digital gift card that you can redeem or donate to charity.  May not be applicable for certain countries/regions.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Concept/content testing
  • Moderated and unmoderated usability testing
  • Interviews (discovery, user experience, etc.)
  • Surveys
  • And more

No, we welcome anyone who engages with CME Group content or digital offerings.

The lead researcher will provide background information and explain the session's goals. You will be asked questions about your experiences with CME Group or related topics.

You can expect to be contacted a few times a year. Participation is not required.

Navigate to the subscriptions center in your CME Group account and unsubscribe to the CME Group Research Panel. You will likely have to scroll to the Thought Leadership/Specialty section to find it.

You can use the following link to navigate to your current subscriptions directly: Click here to open your subscriptions.

Use the following link to direct anyone who might be interested in joining the CME Group Research Panel: Click here for more information on joining the CME Group Research Panel.

We can engage with panelists across most time zones.

We have access to moderators that speak many different languages from all over the world.

Please visit CME Group’s Privacy Notice for more information about our commitment to privacy.

The information you provide will strictly be used for internal initiative to develop digital products, content and experiences for customers like you.

QUESTIONS?

Reach out to our Experience Research team.

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