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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49GÖTEBORG, Sweden
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Market solutions is a media planning & buying company located in GÖTEBORG, Sweden. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reykjavík, Iceland
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Overcast is a media planning and buying company. Launched in 2013, the agency is in Reykjavík, Iceland. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Hurst Media Company Ltd is a small London, England-based media planning and buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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Campfire Consulting is a Portland, Maine-based media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Goodwill Communications is a PR company. Established in 2003, the firm focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerHaifa, Israel
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Web David is a SEO company. The Haifa, Israel-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada, AMMADS is a small Video Marketing company. Their services include Video Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ikeja, Nigeria
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Digisplash is a Marketing Strategy company. The Ikeja, Nigeria-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Duco Media & Technology Solutions, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Market Research company GetMedia was launched in 2011. The firm provides Market Research and Public Relations, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Established in 2003, Fish Marketing is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Branding company LoSasso Integrated Marketing is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49София, Bulgaria
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Intelday Solutions is a PR agency. They are located in София, Bulgaria. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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InQuest Marketing is an user experience design company located in Kansas City, Missouri. They provide UX/UI Design and Branding and were launched in 1986.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mandeville, LA
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People Who Think, LLC is an Advertising company headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Curve Marketing & Communications is a small Digital Strategy company based in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Envoy Inc is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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HRM CONSULTING GmbH, a small Recruiting company, is located in Berlin, Germany and Hamburg, Germany. Their services include Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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Kreps PR & Marketing is a public relations agency. Founded in 1987, the team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Clovis, CA
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Launched in 2014, Global Self Book Publishing is a media planning & buying company. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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JDA Worldwide is an Advertising company. Founded in 2003, the firm is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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Founded in 2025, ILUMA Digital Agency is a media planning & buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Egaleo, Greece.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Creative Noggin is a Sacramento, California-based Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Hypergrowth Consulting is a branding agency. Founded in 2017, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy. The company is in Zagreb, Croatia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2018, Resulti Media LLC is a media planning & buying company. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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Bishamon Media is an Advertising company located in Chandler, Arizona. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Watford, England
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Small Corporate Photography company Untie Media, is headquartered in Watford, England. Their services include Corporate Photography and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Creative Pi Media is an Advertising company. Established in 2020, the firm is based in Pune, India. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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AADVENTURE STUDIO is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cali, Colombia
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Under20 Agency is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Cali, Colombia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Founded in 2023, Fan Out Media is a small media planning & buying company headquartered in Falmouth, Maine. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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NeonScale is a small media planning & buying agency established in 2022. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Classic Almund CSL, a branding agency, was founded in 2021. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Marketing Strategy company Growth Marketing Group was established in 2023. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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KRM , a media planning & buying company, is in cairo, Egypt. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9
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Public relations firm Studio Mabsout is based in. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Advertising company Hoosier Digital Solutions is in. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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GYMmedia, a branding company, provide Branding and Media Planning & Buying. They were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Lambana Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company in Rajamahendravaram, India. They offer IT strategy consulting and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Spark Agency Group, a PR company, was launched in 2024. The company offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Bloom Sphere Ventures is a media planning & buying company launched in 2020. Based in NAIROBI, Kenya, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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KickOffSocial, a branding firm, was founded in 2020. The firm specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Established in 2024, Collective Film Co. Is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2025, Go Galactic Growth Partner Ltd. Is an Email Marketing company. The company offers Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Nova Metron, a media planning and buying agency, specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Multan, Pakistan
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Founded in 2022, Hex Business Pvt Ltd is a small media planning & buying agency. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2023, Magnetise Growth Studio is an Advertising company. The company focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Small Market Research company Rix_digital, is based in London, England. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Nocatee, FL
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FiFuel is a small media planning & buying company launched in 2017. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Chester, OH
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Judi Media is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2024, the firm is located in West Chester, Ohio. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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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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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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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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$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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