Invoke Solutions

[LapisLee]

I didn't know where else to place this topic, but Invoke Solutions (http://www.invoke.com/) is a very important part of taking the highest paid surveys online and everyone needs to know something about them. Basically, Invoke Solutions is the company that allows for live, real-time chat where multiple persons are asked questions, shown pictures of products and give their answers simultaneously where everyone can read them. It is similar to being in a chat room only you get paid from $10 up to $150 usually.

Time and Expense are Not a Pre-Requisite for Great Results! (http://www.invoke.com/index/overview_main)

Since 1999, Invoke has worked with the most innovative businesses and research organizations in the world to deliver better insights and smarter decisions, faster. These organizations know first hand that no other methodology can match the excitement of watching qualitative and quantitative insights build in real-time or the speed to decisions that Invoke facilitates.

We focus every research engagement on driving specific business results by measuring, diagnosing, and prescribing at the same time. We leverage our technology to accelerate insights, adapt to market changes, and enable decisions at today’s pace of business. We take a direct approach to research, removing complexity and providing transparent access to your data in interactive dashboards.

Learn more about why respondents, [B][URL="http://www.invoke.com/index/overview_researchers"]researchers (http://www.invoke.com/index/overview_consumers), and decision makers (http://www.invoke.com/index/overview_decisionmakers) all love the Invoke Experience!

People participate in research so they can offer their opinions to the brands, companies, and products that they care about. They want to have a voice in decisions that are being made and help shape the future. Yet, as the most important piece of the research process, they have largely been abused by seemingly endless research requests made up mostly of long, repetitive, closed-end questionnaires, and never-ending choice sets.

The Invoke experience lets people feel like they are having a personal conversation instead of filling out a questionnaire, even in a large group setting. Invoke Engage encourages emotional open-ended responses and provides the opportunity to agree or disagree with other participants rather than just clicking on rating scales. The end result isn’t just a more fun and engaging research experience for participants, it is more thoughtful answers and the desire to come back for more.

A Letter from the CEO (http://www.invoke.com/index/ceo_letter)

As we enter the summer of 2008, the financial landscapes of many organizations are changing. Budgets are tighter, resources are increasingly scarce and research spend is being scrutinized more than ever. Nevertheless, the need to understand your customer and their relationship with your service or product has never been more important, as the “fight is on” for the dwindling business/consumer share of wallet.

We know this to be true, as our clients tell us they are frustrated with the time it takes to conduct research and deliverables that are not providing the fresh insights needed to stay in step with the changing market. Even more, with fewer projects being approved, the need to get uncompromising results from the programs that are “green lighted” is critical.

If you share some of these concerns and are not totally satisfied with the return on investment of your research and search for a more flexible, less cumbersome approach, it is time to contact Invoke. When you do, I will make you one promise; In a fraction of the time and expense of traditional paper, focus groups, cobbled together programs or other “big project” approaches, Invoke will deliver the research you need to position yourself correctly with your key clients.

Our formula is simple; by coupling research/strategy expertise with our state-of-the-art technology, we can streamline processes and timelines, thereby keeping the cost of research at levels that satisfy the economics of our times without sacrificing quality of research.

Please contact me directly. I will be sure to respond and connect you with our research team so we can learn about your business, understand your requirements and design a program that meets your expectations.

At Invoke we truly believe that time and expense are not prerequisites for great research. I hope to hear from you today.

Best Regards,

Ben Cesare,
President and CEO; Invoke Solutions

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[eddieMX07]

I will work on that social group thing after I finish tonight's Invoke Interactive. I forgot the topic, but it pays $15 and starts at either 6:30pm or 9:30pm. I signed up for the later time. Anyone else sign up for that?

So did you complete the Invoke survey? Which panel invited you to take that interactive session?

I haven't taken any interactive surveys that really interest me.

[eddieMX07]

I will be taking a $25 Invoke survey on Wednesday about consumer electronics. Hopefully Greenfield will send me a email link so I can participate in this unique survey.

If I do take the survey, then I will post my experiences in here.

Anway what does PR stand for? just wondering

[DAMO36]

I will be taking a $25 Invoke survey on Wednesday about consumer electronics. Hopefully Greenfield will send me a email link so I can participate in this unique survey.

If I do take the survey, then I will post my experiences in here.

Anway what does PR stand for? just wondering

I've done a couple of Invoke Surveys on here and they are all enjoyable to participate it. It doesn't hurt when you get paid at least $20 either. On one of their surveys i did it ran over 10 minutes and they paid me an extra $5 for my time. My last experience wasn't too great though but that was totally my fault. I had a $35 survey and because of computer problems i wasn't able to participate.
Hope you have better luck than i did Eddie....

[eddieMX07]

Right now, I am taking an interactive survey by Invoke Solutions. I'm very excited about this survey because it is paying $25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DAMO36]

I love those Invoke Solutions surveys too. I have been lucky enough to have completed a couple of them so far.

[eddieMX07]

Well I just finished an Invoke interactive survey that paid $25. The topic was about a specific cell phone feature.

I have three problems during the survey. First, I was unable to answer several question because it scrolls down too fast and when I clicked a button I was told I couldn't answer it. Also, I could not give a thumbs up or down when I was shown other peoples opinion on a question. The little circles did not appear and when I tried to click where the button shold be, a message appeared that have an weird effect on my screen. It don't disappear, only the layout of the message a visible. After I finished the survey and closed the invoke window, it still had the popup lines. It kind of hard to explain.

[LapisLee]

I just finished the $25 Invoke Interactive on T-Mobile MyFaves and it went very well except for one thing: my internet service went out after 36 minutes into the survey! :mad:

I was going crazy, so I called the 1-800 Help line and asked for advice and he told me to either wait for it to come back on or try rebooting and if it came back on within a certain amount of time I would be fully compensated for the Invoke. I was going mad from 9:36pm until 10:05pm when it finally came back on! I answered EVERY question FULLY and gave PLENTY of good advice as well as giving a Thumbs Up for each comment I agreed with and a Thumbs Down for those that I did not agree with. I sure hope I get paid for this one as I believe that I answered 2/3 of the questions over 61 minutes out of the 90-minute survey.

[eddieMX07]

I just finished the $25 Invoke Interactive on T-Mobile MyFaves and it went very well except for one thing: my internet service went out after 36 minutes into the survey! :mad:

I was going crazy, so I called the 1-800 Help line and asked for advice and he told me to either wait for it to come back on or try rebooting and if it came back on within a certain amount of time I would be fully compensated for the Invoke. I was going mad from 9:36pm until 10:05pm when it finally came back on! I answered EVERY question FULLY and gave PLENTY of good advice as well as giving a Thumbs Up for each comment I agreed with and a Thumbs Down for those that I did not agree with. I sure hope I get paid for this one as I believe that I answered 2/3 of the questions over 61 minutes out of the 90-minute survey.

Well if you clicked on the link after the session ended, then a new window should have opened with a message saying:

Thank you making the time to participate today.

Your feedback has been very valuable to us. We hope that you enjoyed the experience and will sign up for another session in the future

If you did see this message, then you should receive the incentive. I really enjoyed this "feedback session" because I'm using T-Mobile as my cell phone provider so this survey is very revelant to me. Do you also use T-Mobile?

[LapisLee]

Dear LapisLee,

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our online interactive survey. This survey will be hosted by our research partner for this project, Invoke Solutions. In order to participate in the survey, you will need to follow the instructions below. SPACES ARE LIMITED! Please remember that by logging in early or on time and completing the entire survey, you will be entitled to a $20 incentive.

ONLINE INTERACTIVE SURVEY DETAILS

Your session is scheduled for Thursday July 17th 2008, at 5:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm CST/ 3:00 pm MST/ 2:00 pm PST.

Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

[eddieMX07]

Dear LapisLee,

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our online interactive survey. This survey will be hosted by our research partner for this project, Invoke Solutions. In order to participate in the survey, you will need to follow the instructions below. SPACES ARE LIMITED! Please remember that by logging in early or on time and completing the entire survey, you will be entitled to a $20 incentive.

ONLINE INTERACTIVE SURVEY DETAILS

Your session is scheduled for Thursday July 17th 2008, at 5:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm CST/ 3:00 pm MST/ 2:00 pm PST.

Duration: Approximately 75 minutes


WHAT!! You have another Interactive session... How do you get all does interactive survey? Is it from Greenfield? This is what think.. Interactive sessions are more fit for older people. I have only taken 3 or 4 interactive surveys (all Invoke), but you have taken over 10 I think. You are one lucky spelling and grammer nazi

[LapisLee]

A new email! They increased the incentive to $30!

Incentive now $30!!! - Interactive Survey Access Instructions for Thursday, July 17th at 5:00 PM (EST)

Dear LapisLee,

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our online interactive survey. This survey will be hosted by our research partner for this project, Invoke Solutions. In order to participate in the survey, you will need to follow the instructions below. SPACES ARE LIMITED! Please remember that by logging in early or on time and completing the entire survey, you will be entitled to a $30 incentive.

ONLINE INTERACTIVE SURVEY DETAILS

Your session is scheduled for Thursday July 17th 2008, at 5:00 pm EST/ 4:00 pm CST/ 3:00 pm MST/ 2:00 pm PST.

Duration: Approximately 75 minutes

[LapisLee]

The Invoke Interactive on Halls Cough Drops went perfectly after my internet connection came back on 10 minutes before the survey!

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Thank You!

Thank you for making time to participate today.

Your feedback has been very valuable to us. We hope that you enjoyed the experience and will sign up for another session in the future.

[jash18]

Yes, i did the $30 interactive survey too :)

I knew you were also participating Lee, since i read one of your comments :p

[LapisLee]

I love those Invoke Solutions surveys too. I have been lucky enough to have completed a couple of them so far.
Everyone loves Invoke Interactives and other paid panels. Which sites other than SurveySpot, Greenfield Online and Brand Institute offer these types of panels or live interactive forums?

[LapisLee]

I just finished the $25 Invoke Interactive on T-Mobile MyFaves and it went very well except for one thing: my internet service went out after 36 minutes into the survey! :mad:

I was going crazy, so I called the 1-800 Help line and asked for advice and he told me to either wait for it to come back on or try rebooting and if it came back on within a certain amount of time I would be fully compensated for the Invoke. I was going mad from 9:36pm until 10:05pm when it finally came back on! I answered EVERY question FULLY and gave PLENTY of good advice as well as giving a Thumbs Up for each comment I agreed with and a Thumbs Down for those that I did not agree with. I sure hope I get paid for this one as I believe that I answered 2/3 of the questions over 61 minutes out of the 90-minute survey.
I have yet to be paid for this $25 Invoke, possibly because of my internet connection going out during the middle of the 90-minute survey for 20 minutes. I have been paid for the $30 Invoke on Hall's cough drops that I did the very next day and both were from Greenfield.

[maplaver]

Everyone loves Invoke Interactives and other paid panels. Which sites other than SurveySpot, Greenfield Online and Brand Institute offer these types of panels or live interactive forums?

Lightspeed and Zoom :p

[DAMO36]

I just qualified for a $30 Invoke Interactive survey scheduled for next week. This will be my 3rd one in the last couple of months

:)

[LapisLee]

I just qualified for a $30 Invoke Interactive survey scheduled for next week. This will be my 3rd one in the last couple of months

:)
I also qualified for a $45 Invoke Interactive through SurveySpot, but at the end of the screener it said the amount was only $30. I will be taking it on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30pm.



Details of today's survey:

Topic: We are looking for people to qualify to participate in an online focus group on Thursday August 7th. To express our appreciation, we will offer a participant honorarium of $45 for those who qualify and complete the session.

Reward: Take part in this research study and you can also play the new SurveySpot Instant Win game and be entered into our $25,000 sweepstakes.

Survey length: 7 minutes.

Click this link to begin: (Link deleted)

Your opinion makes a difference. Thank you for taking part.

Questions? Please reference survey number 727828

[DAMO36]

I also qualified for a $45 Invoke Interactive through SurveySpot, but at the end of the screener it said the amount was only $30. I will be taking it on Thursday, August 7 at 5:30pm.



Details of today's survey:

Topic: We are looking for people to qualify to participate in an online focus group on Thursday August 7th. To express our appreciation, we will offer a participant honorarium of $45 for those who qualify and complete the session.

Reward: Take part in this research study and you can also play the new SurveySpot Instant Win game and be entered into our $25,000 sweepstakes.

Survey length: 7 minutes.

Click this link to begin: (Link deleted)

Your opinion makes a difference. Thank you for taking part.

Questions? Please reference survey number 727828

I got my invitation via Greenfield. The survey was originally a 90 minute sweepstake survey and i had the feeling it was for an Invoke interactive survey. I'm glad i didn't delete the survey which i usually do for sweepstake entries. I advise anyone on here to do the same..

[LapisLee]

I never got the email from SurveySpot with the link or password for the $45 Invoke and I also got disqualified from the $30 Invoke on T-Mobile MyFaves because my Internet connection (Comcast cable) went out for 26 minutes during the 90-minute survey. I emailed GFO and they explained that a 80% 'contribution rate' is required to be compensated for Invoke Solution Interactives and that I only had a 44% contribution rate; although, I find that hard to believe since I completed 64 minutes out of 90 minutes and gave far more comprehensive answers than any other panelist whom I was able to read. This is the third Invoke Interactive that I have been disqualified from due to technical difficulties. the other two were for not having ActiveX installed or updated, which it was, and 'Several virtual JAVA machines running during the same process', which is well-known problem without a fix according to the JAVA homepage. One of these was with greenfield Online and the other was with SurveySpot, which normally compensates me anyway if I have a technical problem, but did not even respond this time.

[jash18]

So, they say that it is an 90 minute survey for sweepstakes entry, but it is actually for an interactive survey? I got one a couple of days back but deleted it. :o

But what if we actually try it, and it turns out to be only for sweepstakes entries. :rolleyes:

[paddysmum]

Has anyone else randomly drawn an Invoke session that would begin a few minutes after the screening questions, as opposed to the normal 1-2 weeks in advance? The pay is much less - $5.00 - but you still have to participate for the full 60-90 mins.

Last night while plowing through the OTXs on Greenfield I got a 60 minute survey with a sweepstakes incentive. Knowing that this was really an Invoke screener, and that I would earn $20.00+ as an online focus group participant in the next 1 or 2 weeks, I began to answer the screener questions.

I started getting excited when I got the anticipated "Operating System" and "preferred internet Browser" questions, meaning I had qualified and Invoke wanted to make sure their application worked on my computer.

My elation turned to anger when the next screen said "congratulations! You have qualified to participate in an online focus group that will begin momentarily. An incentive of $5.00 will be awarded to you if you complete the 60 minute session.

$5.00? What happened to the minimun of $20.00?

A few months ago, when I was new to surveys, I received a similar offer and completed it.

I declined last night's offer because now I know that $5.00 for 60 minutes online is laughable. It also didn't help that I drew this Invoke screener right before family mealtime.

Did I get an impromptu Invoke screener because the client still had slots to fill? If so, that works opposite of what airlines do. I thought airlines charged more for last minute ticket purchases, not less!

[eddieMX07]

Has anyone else randomly drawn an Invoke session that would begin a few minutes after the screening questions, as opposed to the normal 1-2 weeks in advance?

Did I get an impromptu Invoke screener because the client still had slots to fill? If so, that works opposite of what airlines do. I thought airlines charged more for last minute ticket purchases, not less


I completed a survey like the one you bescrided on June 27. It was a Invoke "feedback session" that was about computers. I accessed the survey via a link on a email invite. I was rewarded with $15 after completing this 15 minute survey. I was redirected to a the invoke website after I completed the screener questions.

I don't really know a lot about the airline industry but I don't think market research has a lot in common with how airlines charge for last minute tickets. Anywho, always expect the unexpected from market research surveys since their will always be different needs for a specific study.

[paddysmum]

Has anyone else started getting instant Invokes that last less than an hour and pay $5.00?

I got 2 of these from Greenfield after the holidays.

[DAMO36]

I'm just interested in knowing if people delete the Invoke plug-in's on their computer after finishing up a survey or if they leave the Invoke plug-in on their computer. I usually delete my plug-in after completing an Invoke survey. I have an Invoke scheduled for next week and i was just wondering if it was easier for to just have left it on the computer. I'd be interested in finding out what others do with the plug-in from Invoke after they have completed one of their surveys.

[maplaver]

I'm just interested in knowing if people delete the Invoke plug-in's on their computer after finishing up a survey or if they leave the Invoke plug-in on their computer. I usually delete my plug-in after completing an Invoke survey. I have an Invoke scheduled for next week and i was just wondering if it was easier for to just have left it on the computer. I'd be interested in finding out what others do with the plug-in from Invoke after they have completed one of their surveys.

I usually erase it when I´m doing clean up of my PC and when I gotta do a survey, I simple install it again... not big deal 4 me!

[paddysmum]

Has anyone else seen these at Surveyspot? A 20 minute Invoke session that pays with sweepstake entries? Sign of the times? If I get paying Invoke sessions they don't come from Surveyspot anymore.

[tidyclean]

Has anyone else seen these at Surveyspot? A 20 minute Invoke session that pays with sweepstake entries? Sign of the times? If I get paying Invoke sessions they don't come from Surveyspot anymore.


Yes I sure did, just today I did one just for the heck of it. I wanted to test my computer since I reinstalled my system to make sure it's up and running properly for the next paying Invoke I get. When I get done doing them, and I like doing them I mentioned it sure would of been nice to have received some kind of incentive also.

So far for Survey Spot I did (2) paying Invokes, other than that most of my Invokes come from GFO.

[LapisLee]

I cannot recall doing more than one Invoke Interactive so far this year for more than $20. I think they are offering a lot less, plus I no longer bother with taking Greenfield online or SurveySpot surveys for sweepstakes, which may also be a factor.

[tidyclean]

I cannot recall doing more than one Invoke Interactive so far this year for more than $20. I think they are offering a lot less, plus I no longer bother with taking Greenfield online or SurveySpot surveys for sweepstakes, which may also be a factor.


In my opinion it is worth to do Greenfield and SurveySpot surveys for sweepstakes. So far this year I did (10) Invokes. From Greenfield (6) Invokes - Lightspeed (1) Invoke - Opinion Place (2) Invokes & Survey Spot (1) Invoke. Plus from Survey Spot I received (15) full sized Test Products so that definitely makes it worth to do all or any surveys from them.:)

[paddysmum]

In my opinion it is worth to do Greenfield and SurveySpot surveys for sweepstakes. So far this year I did (10) Invokes. From Greenfield (6) Invokes - Lightspeed (1) Invoke - Opinion Place (2) Invokes & Survey Spot (1) Invoke. Plus from Survey Spot I received (15) full sized Test Products so that definitely makes it worth to do all or any surveys from them.:)


Wow! I'm certainly not doing that well.

[maplaver]

I cannot recall doing more than one Invoke Interactive so far this year for more than $20. I think they are offering a lot less, plus I no longer bother with taking Greenfield online or SurveySpot surveys for sweepstakes, which may also be a factor.

ha! finally!

[bbharathiraj]

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our interactive online session. Invoke Solutions, Inc., an online Market Research company, is hosting this survey. Please read this entire email to assure your proper participation paying careful attention to the technical requirements. Your compensation for this survey depends upon proper participation.

This is a quick reminder of your interactive survey scheduled for tomorrow (July 30th, 2009). Please check your e-mail again tomorrow afternoon as you will be receiving your link to enter the session along with your user name and password. This session will be approximately 90 minutes and you will receive a $30 PayPal credit for your time.

In order to participate in the survey, you will need to follow the instructions below, again please pay special attention to the technical requirements as online focus groups have additional requirements than most Opinion Place surveys.

[Penny Lane]

Yesterday I ended up at Invoke through one of the survey sites & it wanted to install a browser plug in. Unfortunately, my computer wouldn't let it. I have IE ver 6 Serv Pack 3 & set the security to medium like Invoke suggested but it still wouldn't let it install the plug in. Has anyone had this happen? Now I feel like I missed out on something good.

[DAMO36]

Yesterday I ended up at Invoke through one of the survey sites & it wanted to install a browser plug in. Unfortunately, my computer wouldn't let it. I have IE ver 6 Serv Pack 3 & set the security to medium like Invoke suggested but it still wouldn't let it install the plug in. Has anyone had this happen? Now I feel like I missed out on something good.

I had a similar experience with Invoke yesterday. It wouldn't let me download the plug-in for some strange reason. I have done several Invokes in the past and never had any problem before and my setting haven't changed at all. I'm thinking it might be a technical fault on their part and hopefully they can fix it soon...

[Penny Lane]

Thanks Damo36, now I don't feel too bad. I did send an email to their tech support so I'll let you know if I ever hear anything.

[paddysmum]

I had similar problems, too. But yesterday I successfully completed via Internet Explorer 8 an "Invoke Lite" session. You know - the non-paying 20 minute sessions? I normally ignore those, but I wanted to see if Invoke finally made their sessions IE-friendly.

Now if only they made them Firefox-friendly.....

[DAMO36]

I had similar problems, too. But yesterday I successfully completed via Internet Explorer 8 an "Invoke Lite" session. You know - the non-paying 20 minute sessions? I normally ignore those, but I wanted to see if Invoke finally made their sessions IE-friendly.

Now if only they made them Firefox-friendly.....

Great to hear Invoke accepts IE 8. Does anyone know which survey companies don't accept IE 8???.....i want to upgrade to IE 8 but i'm unsure which survey companies accept and don't accept it.

:confused:

[paddysmum]

Great to hear Invoke accepts IE 8. Does anyone know which survey companies don't accept IE 8???.....i want to upgrade to IE 8 but i'm unsure which survey companies accept and don't accept it.

:confused:

I don't know yet. I know ITracks focus groups accept firefox.

Regarding IE8 Invoke experience: I successfully completed a 20 min Invoke session with it, but I did not view any commercial clips or story boards in the left-hand panel. My session was strictly answering questions in the right-hand panel. I don't know whether everything is totally operational, but I do know that I was able to enter and complete my session.

I just got an invite to a session next week, and the screener survey said IE6 or IE7 required - I hope I can login and complete it successfully. I've tried uninstalling IE8 and re-installing IE7 and cannot get it to work.:(

[earldukeof]

MY VIEW seems to have quirky problems with IE8, I have to fill out the sign on screen
twice, it won't accept it the first time. Also hyperlinks to dollar survey, require two clicks, you get a screen that says cant find sight, then it finds it on the second click.
The problems are annoying buggy things....not upgrade killers. Other surveys seem to bomb half way through...so I launch a second Mozzilla browser....
copy the URL over and continue.

IE8 works for me...actually as clunky as the reward process is with MY VIEW,
I think IE8.. may have done me a favor, I rarely Login there now. (LOL) :)

[Penny Lane]

Yesterday I ended up at Invoke through one of the survey sites & it wanted to install a browser plug in. Unfortunately, my computer wouldn't let it. I have IE ver 6 Serv Pack 3 & set the security to medium like Invoke suggested but it still wouldn't let it install the plug in. Has anyone had this happen? Now I feel like I missed out on something good.

I received the following email from Invoke regarding their plug in. I was able to install using their link. So if anyone else needs it, here it is:

Thank you for contacting us.

Please click on the following link in order to install the Active X component:

http://online.invokesolutions.com/events/bin/participant/6.2/ParticipantSetup.exe

[DAMO36]

I just completed my first survey with Invoke today via IE8. The only problem i faced was having to download Adobe again to get into the interactive session.