Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies
The biggest challenge for businesses nowadays is reaching their audiences at the right time. Media buying can help brands expand their reach and connect with their target audience effectively, ensuring maximum return.
Essentially, media buying is a form of advertising that involves procuring advertising space on relevant media channels such as television, radio, print, and digital. It aims to secure those slots at the optimal time and cost for optimal exposure. The process requires extensive planning and strategic negotiations, requiring in-depth data on demographics and competition.
Media buying agencies are dedicated service providers that specialize in purchasing, managing, and optimizing ad placements for brands. They can handle everything from market research and audience targeting to negotiating ad placements and performance analysis. These agencies are also committed to building strong relationships with media providers, allowing them to secure premium ad spaces for competitive prices.
Before enlisting the services of a professional media buying agency, it’s important to understand price models and costs to avoid financial strain. Most media buying agencies follow one of five common structures — Cost Per Mille (CPM), Cost Per Click (CPC), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), flat-rate pricing, and retainer model. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages and which is the best will ultimately depend on the client’s goals and financial resources.
Media buying is a powerful solution when executed correctly. However, success ultimately depends on finding the right agency that understands your goals, offers the best package for your investment, and can guide you through the process.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FLServices provided
See all 23 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a strategic Media Planning and Buying agency specializing in advertising strategy, media audience segmentation, and digital marketing services. Clients consistently commend the company for its exceptional communication, adaptability, and data-driven approach. With a 100% positive feedback rate, reviewers frequently highlight the agency's ability to deliver impressive ROAS, with one client noting an 8-10 times return on ad spend.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NVServices provided
See all 18 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. Garnering positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers commending their strategic execution and strong industry relationships, EXL Media excels in delivering impactful media solutions, as evidenced by significant client achievements like an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a Media Planning and Buying firm known for its expertise in digital marketing and advertising strategy. Out of the reviews analyzed, 100% highlight the company's responsive communication and expert recommendations, resulting in successful campaign performance. Notably, clients appreciate their thorough understanding of unique market needs and the high value they offer for their services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Naples, FL
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Dragon Horse Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2015. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Entourage marketing & events is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Event Marketing company. They focus on Event Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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See all 5 projectsPrime Publishing Labs is a content creation and SEO optimization company known for delivering high-quality and engaging content tailored to enhance website visibility and search engine rankings. The company received mostly positive reviews, with approximately 75% of feedback highlighting their proficiency in SEO and content creation. However, issues with deadlines and communication were noted by 25% of reviewers, particularly in larger projects requiring extensive support.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999København, Denmark
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Founded in 2002, Adform is a media planning & buying company. The midsize team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Vancouver, Canada
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Founded in 2005, BBTV is a media planning and buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Liberty Lake, WA
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Redfish is a media planning and buying agency and video production company. The team is located in Liberty Lake, Washington, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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Midsize media planning & buying agency Empower, is in Cincinnati, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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In Denver, Colorado and New York, New York, Choozle is a media planning and buying company. Launched in 2012, the team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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Media planning & buying company and Business Consulting company LeadLab Media focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Business Consulting. They are based in.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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See all 1 projectsInfinit Agency is a versatile marketing agency specializing in creative solutions, design concepts, and sales campaigns. They manage diverse project types and sizes, particularly excelling in understanding target audiences. Despite some areas for improvement in project management, 100% of reviewers highlight their impressive versatility and commitment to client understanding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Bengaluru, India
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The Media Ant is a media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is based in Bengaluru, India and Navi Mumbai, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York, AdQuick is a media planning and buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hamburg, Germany
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Performance Media Deutschland GmbH is a media planning & buying company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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ThoughtLeaders is a small Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel-based media planning and buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maitland, FL
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See all 1 projectsJKR Advertising and Marketing is a full-service advertising agency specializing in automotive dealership advertising and consulting, offering services such as TV, radio, and online ads, including pay-per-click campaigns. The company received 100% positive feedback, with clients praising their detail-oriented professionals, seamless workflow, and impressive customer support, leading to record-breaking sales for all dealerships involved.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Mighty Apes is a media planning and buying company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 2001, Media Kitchen is a midsize New York, New York-based media planning and buying agency. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Founded in 1992, Mentzer Media Services is a media planning and buying agency. The agency offers Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsWe are a top out-of-home advertising company in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide cost effective(Digital, Static)billboard advertising,brt advertising. We are an award-winning out-of-home
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsAlsayegh Media is a PR and media agency offering services such as creative design, copywriting, translation, and event management. Review feedback is overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing their creativity, prompt responsiveness, and market understanding, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their impressive creativity and agility in delivering results. The agency is commended for providing good value for money and being among the best in Dubai.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Based in Cardiff, Wales, Hello Starling is a media planning & buying company. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2011.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Media planning and buying company Kairos Media is based in London, England and Hemel Hempstead, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Powell, OH
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Launched in 1980, CTV Media is a media planning and buying company. The firm provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shelton, CT
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Media planning & buying agency Barrington Media Group is located in Shelton, Connecticut. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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DirectAvenue is a media planning & buying company. They are in Carlsbad, California and have small team. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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TUFF Media is a media planning and buying company. Their small team is in Surrey, Canada. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Media planning & buying company MNC offers Media Planning & Buying. They are located in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Buy Me Media, a small media planning & buying company, is headquartered in Manchester, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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MediaComp, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. Their team is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Darien, CT
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BCM Media, a media planning & buying agency, is based in Darien, Connecticut. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2013.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Established in 2015, MK Media is a media planning & buying agency. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Rainmaker Ad Ventures, Inc. Is a small media planning and buying company located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2011, ET Medialabs is a media planning & buying agency. The midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Over The Top Marketing is a media planning and buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and are based in Milford, Connecticut.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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Media planning & buying company Ad Pros was launched in 2013. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsPulse is a digital marketing agency specializing in online social media marketing and content creation. Reviews indicate a mixed performance, with 50% positive feedback focusing on effective communication, while negative feedback highlights issues with deadlines, content accuracy, and industry understanding. Reviewers emphasize the need for Pulse to improve its understanding of client industries to deliver satisfactory results.
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See all 1 projectsAcart is a strategic branding and design agency that excels in rebranding initiatives, as evidenced by their thoughtful approach and responsive project management. The agency has received predominantly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their ability to meet strict timelines and deliver creative, bold designs. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their innovative design solutions and attentiveness to client needs.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burr Ridge, IL
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Esrock is a Burr Ridge, Illinois-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Bus Bench Ads is a media planning & buying company. They are based in and have small team. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coleshill, England
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Established in 1983, TPM Media Planning & Buying Limited is a small media planning and buying company. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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Mediabureau ZIGT is a media planning and buying company launched in 2001. The company provides Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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DICOM is a media planning & buying company. The firm is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Bloombuff is a media planning and buying agency. Their midsize team is in Chennai, India. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Taipei, Taiwan
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Launched in 2006, Agein Media & Communication Ltd. CO. Is a media planning & buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sevenoaks, England
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Fabbrica Media is a media planning and buying agency. The Sevenoaks, England-based firm was launched in 2011. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Traktor Paid Media is a media planning and buying company based in Paraná, Brazil. The team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Paul Klebanov is a media planning and buying agency established in 2022. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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Traditional Book Publishing | Baymar Publishing is a media planning & buying agency. Launched in 1996, their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Writing Services.
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See all 1 projectsKVNW Digital Marketing is a digital strategy and consulting firm specializing in advertising, SEO, and social media management. Their exceptional impact is highlighted by a 76% growth in e-commerce revenue within a year. Every reviewer commends their strategic and supportive approach, emphasizing their role as a key player in driving business growth with a 100% positive feedback rate.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Penthouse, NY
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Criterion Global: International Media Buying, a media planning and buying company, was founded in 2009. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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39.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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27.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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27.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.5/40.019/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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