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 media planning and buying firm specializing in advertising strategy and audience segmentation. Their reviews highlight a strong reputation, with clients noting a 311% increase in website sessions and an 11x return on ad spend. Clients commend their strategic thinking, industry knowledge, and seamless project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism and positive collaboration.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a media planner firm specializing in digital marketing and media planning and buying services. Clients consistently praise their exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and expertise, with 100% of reviewers highlighting positive experiences and successful outcomes. Their proficiency in media audience segmentation and advertising strategy contributes significantly to increased ROAs and client satisfaction.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Newington Communications is a Digital Strategy company in London, England. They provide Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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The Buntin Group is an Advertising company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Indianapolis, Indiana, the firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Established in 1998, Copacino + Fujikado is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Branding, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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GreenRubino is an Advertising company launched in 1977. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Columbus, OH
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The Shipyard is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is located in Columbus, Ohio and Newport Beach, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marina del Rey, CA
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AUDIENCEX, an Advertising company, is in Marina del Rey, California and Dallas, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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All Response Media is a midsize Advertising company based in London, England and Leeds, England. Their services include Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Newtown, CT
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Mediassociates Inc., a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cedar Falls, IA
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AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, an Advertising company, was founded in 1979. The company offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sandton, South Africa
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Terragon Group is a Digital Strategy company based in Sandton, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Established in 2006, STAR MARKETING (PVT.) LTD is a midsize Direct Marketing company located in Karachi, Pakistan. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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In Irvine, California, Express Analytics is a media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Go International Group Dotcom is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2005. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Overdrive Interactive is a midsize Email Marketing company. Founded in 2001, the team offers Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Genève, Switzerland
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Launched in 2011, DLG (Digital Luxury Group) is a midsize Genève, Switzerland-based Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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The Boston Group, an Advertising company, was established in 1994. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design and is located in Boston, Massachusetts and.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 1989, Helen Thompson Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Blue Mushroom Infozone Pvt Ltd, an Advertising company, was launched in 2011. They focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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KORTX is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2014, the company is in Royal Oak, Michigan. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Marshall Advertising, a media planning and buying agency, is based in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Octopus LED Screens is an Advertising company headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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LMGR is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, the agency was established in 2015. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Digital Dialog, a media planning and buying company, is based in London, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Tomball, TX
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Brand Ranch Media is a media planning & buying company. The Tomball, Texas-based team provides Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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A&A Group is a small New York, New York-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Shafer & Huguley is a media planning and buying agency established in 1993. In Greenville, South Carolina, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stockholm, Sweden
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Media planning & buying company Captivate focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising. They are in Stockholm, Sweden.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Figallo Agency is a Ciudad de México, Mexico-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2016, Social Media Torch is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Noosa Heads, Australia
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Best Media Rates is an Advertising company. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The firm is headquartered in Noosa Heads, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Dzhura Production is a video production company. Their team is headquartered in L'viv, Ukraine. The company offers Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Founded in 2019, Graphhene Hotels & Resort is a branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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MC Squared, an Advertising company, was established in 1992. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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Havas Edge, a midsize Broadcast Video company, is based in Carlsbad, California and Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Broadcast Video and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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They.pl is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Warszawa, Poland. The firm provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Pulsar is an Advertising company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. Launched in 1992, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Pinnacle Advertising was founded in 1999. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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RPM Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1994. The company is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Baton Rouge, LA
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Launched in 1981, Romph & Pou Agency is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Midsize media planning & buying company MCS Fulfilment, is located in Etten Leur, Netherlands. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Shelton, CT
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BMG360 is a media planning & buying company. The agency is in Shelton, Connecticut. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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GDT Agency is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2021. The agency is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Branding firm Hunterlodge Advertising was founded in 1987. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11-11av Events is a small Event Marketing company established in 2009. Their team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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See all 1 projectsDellyna Limited offers Media Planning and Buying services, focusing on generating leads through targeted advertising campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Reviews highlight their effective communication, timely delivery, and alignment with client values, contributing to successful lead generation and client satisfaction. Their ability to simplify complex processes and deliver superior results is consistently praised.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Brand Catalyser is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Located in London, England, MECHANYSM is a media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Salvador, El Salvador
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Saturno Creativo is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chippendale, Australia
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See all 2 projectsMead Media offers video production services focusing on promotional and advertisement videos. Client reviews highlight their professionalism, affordability, and effective communication. Across multiple projects, Mead Media has demonstrated an ability to significantly enhance social media engagement and brand awareness, with clients praising the team's hands-on approach and creative output.
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See all 1 projectsDagwood Advertising LLC offers strategic brand perception management, both online and through traditional media, and spacial branding services. Clients commend the company for its attentiveness, creativity, and initiative. Reviews highlight the seamless engagement process, timely delivery, and positive outcomes such as enhanced brand perception and more welcoming customer spaces.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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36/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.3/40.016.6/20 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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32.3/40.017.4/20 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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37.9/40.018.4/20 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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$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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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27.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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$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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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other
