Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research)
Public Policy OfficesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
FM3 Research, formally Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, is a California-based firm that specializes in public policy–oriented opinion research and related services. Founded in 1981, the organization provides opinion research, communications strategy, and consulting to a range of clients including political candidates, ballot measure committees, corporations, non-profit groups, and government agencies, helping them understand public sentiment and craft policy-focused messaging. Located in Oakland, FM3 positions itself within the public policy and political consulting space, serving customers who require data-driven insight to inform outreach, advocacy, and policy decisions. The firm is internally categorized as a mid-sized operation, with a focus on delivering research-informed guidance to its diverse client base. A recent development involves continuing to offer a broad suite of services to support clients across political, public affairs, and policy contexts, anchored in its longstanding expertise in opinion research.