Consumer Reports

Overview

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization founded in 1936, focused on empowering consumers through unbiased product testing, research, and advocacy. With over 6 million subscribers and a team of more than 500 professionals, including scientists and investigative journalists, it has established itself as a trusted source for consumer information.

The organization conducts comprehensive testing and reviews of over 2,000 products annually across various categories, including electronics, appliances, and health products. It also engages in consumer advocacy campaigns to enhance product safety and protections, offering detailed product evaluations, investigative journalism, and both digital and print media. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and memberships, supporting impartial reviews and advocacy for consumers, policymakers, and businesses seeking reliable product information.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-333-0663
• Website: consumerreports.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/consumer-reports

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Nonprofit product testing and certification
• Consumer advocacy and protection
• Investigative journalism
• Industry standards development and enforcement
• Public education campaigns
• Product safety ratings and compliance
• Impartial reviews and buying guides
• Data-driven research and analysis
• Regulatory and public policy advocacy
• Safety evaluations for electronics and appliances
• Consumer empowerment and trust building

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Backbone JS Library
• Brightcove
• Chartbeat
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• KISSmetrics
• Mobile Friendly
• Monetate
• Omniture (Adobe)
• OneTrust
• Open AdStream (Appnexus)
• Parse.ly
• Taboola Newsroom
• Varnish
• VueJS

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches