Engel Research Partners

Engel Research Partners is a marketing research and communications consultancy that serves clients from around the world—from the largest marketers to small businesses, creative agencies, nonprofits, political strategy firms, and fellow researchers. Qualitative and quantitative, plus strategic research and creative development consulting, and idea-generation.

We make a difference in how our clients see themselves and how others see them. We put research in its place: to help our clients create more remarkable products, distinctive brands, engaged customers, compelling communications, attractive packaging and connected employees.

Founder Marc Engel's own perspective is shaped by not only 20+ years in research but also his experience in law and comedy, all of which involve making connections that not everyone else may see. His legal training provides the discipline for constructing arguments, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and being precise with language. His comedy background—stand-up, emceeing, improv and sketch—helps him connect with others and uncover unique perspectives and insights.

In addition to conducting interviews and moderating focus groups, Marc has developed Out of Focus Groups®, a proprietary approach to innovation and creative problem-solving rooted in improvisational theater. Marc is a well-regarded public speaker, panel moderator, guest lecturer, emcee and member of the California Bar. His clients benefit from his unique combination of disciplined analytical thinking, effective communications skills, free-flowing creativity, and fun collaboration.