Mercator Advisory Group Services Overview

Mercator provides insights and guidance and serves our members through a unique blend of services including Research Advisory Services, Custom Research and Consulting, Primary Data Services, and PaymentsJournal.

Research Advisory Services

Continuous access to our analysts and experts on a membership basis. Includes all written analysis, documents, presentations, videos, and direct analyst interaction throughout the year.

Primary Data Services

Proprietary Surveys fielded throughout the year with quantitative analysis of consumer and small business attitudes and behaviors toward payments products and services. Also performs all quantitative work for Mercator.

Consulting & Custom Research

Project-based consulting. Fact-based insights and advice delivered efficiently.

Five Roles Served by Mercator Advisory Group

Media Support

News / Industry Tracking (PJ)

Online Advertising (PJ)

Media Partner (M/PJ)/PR Support

Online Thought Leadership (M/PJ)

Consulting Services

Project Based Consulting (C)

M&A Support/Due Diligence Support (C)

Interview/Focus Group Moderation(C)

Custom Research Provider (C)

Trusted Advisor (M) – Continuous

Custom Data Provider

Bi-Annual Consumer Survey & Analysis (Since 2009)

Annual Small Business Survey & Analysis (since 2016)

Custom Survey Project Based Work

Survey Work for Major Industry Associations
(Mercator owns the data)

Content & Reference Library

Reference Library (M)
(800+ documents, presentations, and deliverables in our content library – all on the payments industry)

Current Content Development (M)

Training (M/C)

Presentations/Speaking (M/C)

Industry Support

Sales / Business Dev. Support (M / C)

Industry Regulatory Support (M)

Network/Relationship Support

M = Membership
C = Consulting Services
PJ = PaymentsJournal