Expert network market size
The expert network market returned to growth in 2024 after a few slower years. 2024 was a year of parallel storylines in the expert network industry, with both growth and intensifying competition. Here are the top players and trends that we see in this global industry.
Max Friberg
How do I run a due diligence survey?
A consultant friend asked me this the other day. It was a deja vu moment: I once asked the same thing myself. We’ve learned a few things since then. Here’s what my strategy consulting friend asked: 1. How much does a survey cost? 2. How do I choose the right survey vendor? 3. How do they find the right respondents? 4. How long does it take? Let’s walk through the answers, one by one.
The B2B and Healthcare survey sampling industry market sizing
In 2023, the B2B and Healthcare survey industry reached $1.1 billion, growing by 5% from the previous year.
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Compliance at Inex One: The 3 Lines of Defense
Inex One centralizes and standardizes primary research across your entire firm. Our robust compliance framework is built on three lines of defense: 1. Vetting, due diligence and standardized compliance across all suppliers 2. Tools to empower your central oversight 3. Global monitoring and industry leadership
Why does Inex One charge for Platform Access?
Inex One is pay-per-use access to the best expert networks and B2B survey firms worldwide. But customers must pay an annual access fee to use the platform. This buys them access to the industry-leading tech platform, and qualifies them as customers. The fact that only qualified customers are let onto Inex One creates mutual trust and enables the suppliers (expert networks and B2B survey firms) to provide the best service in the industry.
Lessons for the Road – with Ajay Gupta
Ajay Gupta is a McKinsey Senior Partner Emeritus, based in Chicago. Last week, he joined our monthly Team Learning session, to talk about his journey and his advice to young professionals starting out their careers in our firm.
M&A in the expert network industry (updated 2025)
Expert networks are key data providers for M&A deals. But did you know there are deals among them, as well?
Expert Networks for Independent Consultants
Flexible, pay-per-use expert network access for independent strategy consultants. Get specialized insights without large retainers. Learn more.
5 ways that Inex One differs from traditional expert networks
Inex One differs from traditional expert networks in 5 ways: Multi-access, Cost efficiency, Streamlined workflows, Improved knowledge management, Global reach with local expertise
B2B and Healthcare surveys - how we connect top-down with bottom-up sizings
Here's our methodology for how we estimate the B2B and Healthcare survey sample industry to $1.1 billion in 2023.
Erik Adling Tufvesson
The Russian Dolls of the Survey Industry
In our recent blog post, we sized up the $1.1 Bn global B2B survey industry, by estimating bottom-up the 50 main vendors that users of Inex One (and the vendors themselves) talk about. But this number is inflated. Here’s why.
The best expert networks in 2024
The best expert networks deliver great experts fast and compliantly, at fair rates. But how do you know if you get good service or not? Inex One has created the first-ever quantitative metric of how expert networks from all over the world perform. This combines important factors such as speed and quality of service, quality and accuracy of experts, and compliance operations.
Tools for international market research
Cross-border market research can be difficult. Which vendor should I engage, how does the contract and pricing look, and can I trust the quality? With Inex One you can access all the best international market research providers in one place, for expert interviews and surveys.
