Many big name companies, in advertising and pushing out a new product onto the market will desire feedback and reviews before the launching of their products. These products could range from snacks, toys, electronics, to pet food. For you, the opinionated consumer, this is a golden opportunity. Many of these companies will select participants to sample their up-and-coming products for free in exchange for feedbacks.
Several ways that companies conducts these types of research and freebie give-a-ways are online surveys, feedback and buzz programs, and through participation in parties.
Below are a little more details each of these free stuff opportunities.
For the companies that rely on surveys, "Online market research firms allow anyone to register for free, complete a short personal and professional profile, and become eligible to respond to surveys. Survey topics are very diverse -- from spending habits and lifestyle choices to preferences on a wide range of current and developing products and services. Each time you complete a survey, you earn points. As the points accumulate, you can redeem them for prizes".
So for individuals who are lazy or scared to actually try a company's new product for safety and hazard reasons, or for individuals who simply like to browse the net and spend a few minutes away from their work while at work, fill out a participation form and start playing with surveys.
Secondly, companies often rely on feedbacks and buzz, "in such cases, participants who meet a specific profile are invited to try the product or service for the purposes of providing that feedback". Here, individuals can receive products from a wide variety of companies and for a wide variety of purposes. The possibilities are endless.
Lastly, who doesn't like a good party with snacks, games, videos, etc.? Well, when working with big brand companies, affiliated promotional companies will often select participants to host house parties with their latest promotional items; food, games, even television shows.
In other words, free stuff is always just around the corner. However, if you encounter a site that needs a credit card number or requires you to purchase other items from a participating sponsor
, then these are not free items and may be a giant scam.
