Company History
The Link Group was founded in 1994 by Tom Pfeil and Brad Camrud, both from corporate backgrounds. The Link Group was envisioned as a strategic partner for enterprise companies with research needs. Strong client loyalty has fueled rapid expansion.
Check out some key moments in TLG history:
1994–1996:
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1994: TLG conceived and founded as CONSUMER LINK in Atlanta, GA | |
| 1995: First employee hired; expand into the technology sector | ||
| 1996: Expand into international research | ||
| 1997: First $1 million client; reach 100+ annual projects | ||
1997–2000:
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1998: First high speed internet connection; web quickly becomes dominant quantitative method | |
| 1999: Expand into healthcare sector | ||
| 2000: Trademark Onsite InsightsTM ethnography division; 10 employees | ||
| 2001: Add major pharmaceutical clients Eli Lilly and Pfizer | ||
2001–2002:
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2002: Add major retail client Best Buy; 20 employees | |
| 2003: Add major consumer product goods client Dial | ||
| 2004: Reach $10 million in annual revenue; 30 employees | ||
| 2005: Break ground on Research Triangle Park office; 200+ annual projects | ||
2003–2006:
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2006: Add major retail client Sears; 40 employees | |
| 2007: Add major retail client Gap; 250+ annual projects | ||
| 2008: Reach $15 million in annual revenue and $100 million in total revenue |
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