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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Southfield, MI
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HelloWorld is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Southfield, Michigan and Seattle, Washington, the agency was founded in 1999. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Rīga, Latvia
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Established in 1995, Action Global Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Budapest, Hungary
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BPN Worldwide is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and is in Budapest, Hungary and Chile.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nairobi, Kenya
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Oceans Digital Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and have midsize team. Their services include Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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AbelsonTaylor is a Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Moncton, Canada
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Located in Moncton, Canada, Marketing Communications is a midsize branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Founded in 1934, TM Advertising is a branding firm. Based in Dallas, Texas, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Shanghai, China
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Direct Marketing company DotC United Group is located in Shanghai, China and Beijing, China. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Icreatives is an user experience agency launched in 1985. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Birmingham, AL
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Martin Advertising is an Advertising company. They are in Birmingham, Alabama and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gurugram, India
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Dentsu Webchutney, an Advertising company, was founded in 1999. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and London, England, Twofour Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Zimmerman Advertising is an Advertising company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dallas, Texas. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Founded in 1998, MullenLowe Profero, a midsize Advertising company, is located in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Charlottetown, Canada
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M5 Marketing Communications is a Charlottetown, Canada-based Broadcast Video company. They offer Broadcast Video and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Farmington Hills, MI
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Marketing Strategy company Latcha+Associates was launched in 1997. The company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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MightyHive is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The San Francisco, California-based agency was founded in 2012. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Berlin, Germany
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Midsize Advertising company mc Group, is in Berlin, Germany. The team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999The Rocks, Australia
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Havas Media Network Australia is a media planning & buying company. Their midsize team is in The Rocks, Australia. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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MG OMD is a media planning and buying company. The London, England-based agency was founded in 1990. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Budapest, Hungary
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Lounge Group is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2004, the team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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WideOrbit is a midsize Advertising company in San Francisco, California and City of London, England. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Barcelona, Spain
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Market Research company ISPD Global is located in Barcelona, Spain and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Launched in 2018, the team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hasselt, Belgium
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RCA is a midsize public relations agency in Hasselt, Belgium. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Feering, England
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The Focus Agency Group is a Marketing Strategy company located in Feering, England and London, England. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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EContent Marketing is a small Tralee, Ireland-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAmazon Expert Publishers offers comprehensive author services, including editing, formatting, illustration, and publishing for self-published authors. Reviews highlight their ability to maintain the originality of the work while providing fast and efficient service. Clients appreciate their supportive project management, though they suggest more in-person meetings could enhance collaboration. Overall, Amazon Expert Publishers is praised for delivering high-quality results and aligning well with client needs and values.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Anand, India
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See all 1 projectsLumen Tech offers managed services, cyber security, IT strategy consulting, and compliance consulting, particularly for sectors requiring strict compliance such as the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Medical industries. However, feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction with their ability to meet compliance requirements, citing poor communication and project management, leading to a loss of trust and potential contractual and reputational risks for clients.
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Designing Circle, a website development firm, focuses on Web Development and UX/UI Design. The agency is located in South San Francisco, California.
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Yokso agency is a pay per click company. The team is headquartered in Poznań, Poland, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rochester, NY
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Accountable Digital, LLC is a PPC agency. Founded in 2011, the team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Advertising company McConnell Communications was established in 2004. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Detroit, Michigan.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Growth Virality, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Etterbeek, Belgium
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L'Agence de PUB is a small Etterbeek, Belgium-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Reno, OK
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Next Level Pergolas, an Advertising company, was launched in 2021. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Upland, CA
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SEO company Odin Marketing House was established in 2017. Headquartered in Upland, California, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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See all 1 projectsMazen Tahhan, LLC. provides services in media planning and buying, with a focus on strategic thinking and managing materials for paid advertising. Client reviews highlight their dedication and effective project management, resulting in increased brand awareness and sales conversions. The company is noted for offering good value for cost and maintaining strong follow-up practices.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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GHOST Agency is a media planning and buying company. Headquartered in București, Romania, the company was launched in 2024. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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Launched in 2003, Hallaron Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1997, Nice & Company is a midsize branding firm based in San Francisco, California. Their team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sofia, Bulgaria
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Internovus is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Porto Alegre, Brazil
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E21 Agência de Multicomunicação is an Advertising company founded in 1984. The midsize team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Songo Media is an Advertising company. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Midsize Advertising company Verdant Zeal, is based in Nigeria. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Established in 1995, Southwest Media Group is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Dallas, Texas. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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InterMedia Advertising is a media planning & buying company. They are based in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Omni Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2001, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Based in , Sun Marketing Advertising Media is a media planning & buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Marketing Strategy company MeringCarson Holdings specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 1985.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Platform161, an Advertising company, is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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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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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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38.1/40.018.6/20 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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$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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$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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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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