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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Octagon Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2013, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising. The agency is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Launched in 2022, Rebel Lion Advertising is a small Cardiff, Wales-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England
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Founded in 2003, Threefold Media is a small Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England-based media planning and buying company. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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Shakespeare Media Ltd, a media planning & buying agency, is in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Founded in 2014, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Media planning & buying company Order Media was launched in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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AdCritter is a media planning & buying company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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AAV Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying company. The team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guildford, England
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Headquartered in Guildford, England, Chamber is a media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Salem, India
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Cueball Creatives, a small media planning and buying agency, is in Salem, India. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2022, Soprano Media is a small Istanbul, Türkiye-based media planning & buying agency. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Vivid Ranking is a media planning and buying company. Their small team of employees is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Thyga is a media planning and buying agency. In London, England and Madrid, Spain, their team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Media planning & buying agency Really Resourceful Group is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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ESC Home-Services Academy, a small media planning and buying agency, is headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Established in 2019, Brandinghero is a media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy and is based in Milano, Italy.
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Fortune Exicom, a media planning and buying company, is headquartered in Surat, India. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oregon City, OR
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Left Hand Agency is a media planning and buying company based in Oregon City, Oregon. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2021.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Markova Creative Limited is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. They specialize in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2012.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Dublin, Ireland
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Core is a midsize media planning & buying company located in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Performance Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Red & Co. Is a small Portland, Oregon-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ridgeland, MS
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In Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mad Genius is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Web Design and were founded in 2005.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coolangatta, Australia
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BKC Media is a small Coolangatta, Australia-based media planning & buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Infinity Marketing - South Carolina is a media planning & buying company. The Greenville, South Carolina-based team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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See all 1 projectsPRECISION STRATEGIES is a strategic marketing firm specializing in social media management, Google Ads, and strategic planning. Their services received mixed feedback, with strengths in organization and thorough data presentation but criticisms for lacking creativity in the campaigns. Approximately 70% of the feedback focuses on their detailed project management, while concerns about creative execution accounted for around 30%.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milton, MA
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Founded in 2000, Mediaworks is a media planning and buying company. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampton, England
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Trans World Media Ltd is a media planning and buying agency. Founded in 1969, the company is in Hampton, England. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Water and Lime Media is a media planning and buying agency. They were established in 2020 and specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Herzliya, Israel
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Small media planning and buying company MediaYo, is located in Herzliya, Israel. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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ConsortX Media is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Bengaluru, India, their small team offers Media Planning & Buying. The agency was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10,000+
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Wordpress website developer in delhi is a media planning & buying agency. The team is based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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GTE Canada Inc. Is a media planning and buying company founded in 2026. Located in Toronto, Canada, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Atlanta TV Mounting Pros is a media planning and buying agency. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, their team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Dialekta is a media planning and buying agency. The Montréal, Canada-based firm was launched in 2010. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Knoxville, TN
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Advertising company Tombras was established in 1946. The midsize team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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The Market is a media planning & buying agency. The team is in London, England, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Dijifabrik is a Content Marketing company established in 2016. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Play Mkrs, a media planning and buying agency, was established in 2009. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Packaging Design and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and cairo, Egypt.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Advertising company Unique Engine Company is in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, TMI Collective is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999London, England
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Blue Tick Pro UK - Instagram Verification Service, a Marketing Strategy company, is in London, England. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Sideqik is a media planning & buying company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia and offers Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Media Culture is a small Advertising and media planning & buying agency headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Santa Monica, California. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bishop's Tachbrook, England
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Ad Synergy is a media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is based in Bishop's Tachbrook, England.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsGovyral specializes in website development, product marketing, and social media marketing services. Their commendable project management skills, including reliable time management and flexibility, have been highlighted by clients. Review feedback underscores Govyral's ability to deliver projects punctually, effectively blend strategy with client requirements, and conduct engaging brainstorm sessions, contributing to enhanced brand visibility and digital performance.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2017, We Are Rosie is an Advertising and media planning and buying company. The agency provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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True Media Canada is a Digital Strategy and media planning and buying company. Founded in 2005, the team offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. The firm is located in Calgary, Canada.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marousi, Greece
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ForestView is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsMarktale Bangladesh Ltd is a business management consulting and marketing solutions company. They are praised for their outstanding quality in delivery, with positive feedback in 100% of reviews. Clients appreciate their alignment with budgets and geographic convenience, although there is room for improvement in resource mobilization and management.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Media planning & buying company M&K Media was founded in 2001. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Florianópolis, Brazil
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CheckStore E-commerce Experts is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Florianópolis, Brazil. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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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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$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 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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39.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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