The Media Panel

The easiest money you can ever make. Get paid for watching tv shows and then answering some questions regarding the programming and advertising. The only downside is that I don’t get to come in and do this as often as I’d like. The staff here is also very friendly and professional. I recommend signing up for their mailing list.

Getting paid to watch sports, or a comedy show, or a television series, or commercials is totally worth your time and effort to sign yourself up for a panel or study here. Payment is always given at the end of your study time (ranging from 45 minutes — 1 hour ½ at most) and through a Simon giftcard (available to use anywhere a Visa or American Express is taken). The staff makes sure you understand the rules and suggestions of using your gift card especially when it comes to using it for gas (which is what I always end up using it for).
I get a friendly email letting me know what study/​studies I qualify for. I have the opportunity to call them and schedule myself depending on what time (s) the study is being offered. There is absolutely NO HASSLE in signing up because you are contacting them directly if you are interested and/​or available.
Super simple to apply if you are not on their email list. Go to
and sign up.
Sometimes you will be «hooked up» (index finger and middle finger are hooked to strings on a nice plush pad to monitor heart rate), have to use a dial that turns, wear goggles to watch the screen, and will always take a survey at the end of the study asking you all sorts of questions from commercials, to how comfortable you felt, to how clear instructions were given, etc etc. Worth every dime and time!
I have been with Media Panel for about 6 years now and there are never any surprises. Payment is always fulfilled if you follow directions and comply with their simple surveying.

I get paid to watch things I would be at home watching and a friendly staff is an amazing combo. $ 50 this week alone.

The staff is always friendly and professional.

Sometimes its cold and I’d like a blanket. And it would be nice if they could provide a bottle of water. And sometimes the shows aren’t that great. BUT-​they are giving me $ 25 so I love them. Plus it’s really close to my house. And they are really nice. I wish they would call me more…