B2B International vs Verian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Verian had more branded searches than B2B International among market research companies worldwide. Verian had about 14,800 branded searches, while B2B International had 720. Verian made up 1.5% of all market research company searches we track, and B2B International accounted for 0.07%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about market research companies, B2B International appeared in two of the five answers and Verian in none.
Who do people search for more?
Verian, about 21 searches for every 1 for B2B International
Who does AI mention more?
B2B International, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Verian in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
B2B International, the only one of the two named
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Top market research companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, B2B International was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Verian did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ipsos5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NielsenIQ3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kantar3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Forrester Research3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
YouGov2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Circana2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nielsen2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
B2B International2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Touchstone Research2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Verian0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which market research company should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best market research companies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best market research company for consumer insights?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“market research companies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“market research firm”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is B2B International or Verian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for B2B International and Verian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 market research companies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Verian, B2B International. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ipsos | YouGov | NielsenIQ | GfK | Kantar | Circana | Euromonitor | Mintel | Verian | Nielsen | Forrester Research | B2B International | Touchstone Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.8% | 21.1% | 19.1% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.7% | 24.1% | 22.3% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.1% | 22.1% | 24.6% | 10% | 10% | 3% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.8% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.4% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.8% | 22.8% | 21.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 0.5% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 10% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 24.2% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 7.3% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.4% | 20.3% | 23.1% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0.07% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.8% | 26.7% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.39% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 26% | 21.3% | 24.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.1% | 24.1% | 22.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
How has the B2B International and Verian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Verian was ahead of B2B International in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, B2B International’s share of searches among market research companies worldwide moved from 0.08% to 0.07%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Verian’s share of searches among market research companies worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for market research companies worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Verian rose from 10th to 9th among market research companies worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for B2B International worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using B2B International’s and Verian’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
B2B International
1 branded search term
- b2b international
Verian
1 branded search term
- verian
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