The PSB Charter
Big, bold, brilliant research can be transformative. This informs our beliefs and guides our work — with each other, and with our clients.
We believe research is an art and a science
We work as hard on framing the questions as finding the answers
We design pioneering research models so unique they only exist once
We drive for synthesis over summaries and strategies over stats
We deliver surprising outcomes as well as practical outputs
Make the impossible probable
Breaking countless boundaries. Smashing standard techniques. Giving you the confidence to make tough decisions.
Connecting the dots around the world

We’re global

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Seattle

Washington D.C.

New York

London

Denver

Dubai

Portland

Los Angeles

Seattle

Washington D.C.

New York

London

Denver

Dubai

Portland

Los Angeles
A rich history of unlocking insight
2023
PSB acquires Stratesci, enhancing expertise in disruptive methodologies.
2017
PSB becomes the agency of record for the US Census 2020.
2015
PSB positions Ford’s #1 seller F-150 as toughest truck on the market.
2010
PSB begins partnership with Time and Nestle for the American Values Survey, presented at Aspen Ideas Festival.
2005
PSB pioneers voter database, and Penn advises Blair, helping Labour secure third term.
2000
PSB advise Microsoft during antitrust lawsuit, creating Bill Gates “blue sweater” ad.
1996
Time dubs Penn & Schoen “Masters of the Message” after Clinton’s 1996 win.
1977
Penn & Schoen founded in NYC, inventing overnight polling.