Focalyst's heritage is built upon Millward Brown's highly regarded experience in consumer research and the in-depth knowledge of the 50+ population provided by AARP Services Inc. Our relationships with these organizations allow us to meet a broad range of client needs and deliver on the Focalyst mission.

Millward Brown (www.millwardbrown.com), one of the world's leading research agencies, is expert in advertising effectiveness, marketing communications, media, and brand equity research. Through the use of an integrated suite of validated research solutions — both qualitative and quantitative — Millward Brown helps clients build strong brands and services. Millward Brown has more than 70 offices in 44 countries. Additional global practices include Millward Brown's Media Practice (media effectiveness unit), Millward Brown Optimor (focused on helping clients maximize the returns on their brand and marketing investments), Millward Brown Precis (PR measurement practice), and Dynamic Logic (the world leader in digital marketing effectiveness). Millward Brown is part of Kantar, WPP's insight, information and consultancy group.

AARP Services Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services Inc. manages the wide range of products and services that are offered as benefits to AARP’s 38 million members. The offers span health products, travel and leisure products, and life event services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services; legal services; and long-term care insurance. AARP Services Inc. founded AARP Financial Incorporated, a subsidiary that manages AARP-endorsed financial products including AARP Funds; AARP Services Inc. develops new products, manages and markets products and services, creates and maintains partnership and sponsorship relationships, and develops and manages AARP’s award-winning Web site, AARP.org.