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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Vanquish Media Group is a branding firm. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerWien, Austria
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Purple Coulee is a branding company. Founded in 2024, the agency is in Wien, Austria. Their team focuses on Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Hearst Bay Area is a SEO agency. They are located in San Francisco, California and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Book Publishing Agency is a branding firm established in 1995. The midsize team provides Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shen Zhen Shi, China
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WANZHONG is an Advertising company. They are based in Shen Zhen Shi, China and Hong Kong, Hong Kong, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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CyMax Technologies is an Islamabad, Pakistan-based Performance Marketing company. They focus on Performance Marketing and Advertising and were founded in 2022.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsBerisca is a Growth and Creative Intelligence company founded in 2012 in Cairo by entrepreneur Mohab Mowafy. Established on a clear vision that sustainable growth is built through precision,
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Braintree, MA
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5 Horizons is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2013. The company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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Launched in 2009, Karma Network is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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Founded in 2010, Alchemy Brand Group is a small Packaging Design company. Their team specializes in Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 2014, tfleads is a small Austin, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Social Leaders is an Advertising company. Located in Warszawa, Poland and Warszawa, Poland, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Medellín, Colombia
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Altotráfico is a CRM consulting and SI company. They provide CRM consulting and SI and Direct Marketing and were established in 2008. The agency is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Simple Simple Advertising is an Advertising company established in 2006. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Alpha Business Images, LLC is a small Advertising company based in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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SparkVast Communications Limited is an Advertising company headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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4b Media is an Advertising company. Established in 2008, the company focuses on Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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Kamil Riaz Kara - SEO Specailist is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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DIGITAL USTAAD, a small Advertising company, is located in Noida, India and Ghaziabad, India. The team provides Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49الدوحة, Qatar
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Tripletwo is an Advertising company. The الدوحة, Qatar-based agency was launched in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, AFAQ Media & PR is a small PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Venture Strategic, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt
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Artiology is an Advertising company. Launched in 2005, the agency provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Melbourne, Australia
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Next Level Online Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia and Torquay, Australia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Cairo, Egypt
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Muller's Communications is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2017, the firm is located in New Cairo, Egypt. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Studio Sunday is an Advertising company. The team is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dearborn, MI
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The greatest on the planet is a small Dearborn, Michigan-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Push Media Inc., an Advertising company, was established in 2012. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Small Advertising company Enfactum, is located in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dandenong South, Australia
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The Digify Agency is a Content Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Dandenong South, Australia, and their services include Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Social media marketing firm Spark Health was launched in 2020. In London, England, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mars, PA
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Rebel Fox is an Advertising company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Innovate Digital Media, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Fiat Growth is an Advertising company. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm was established in 2018. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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The Wit Agency, a branding firm, is in Pune, India. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Techabyte Solutions is a small web development company headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Hollsopple, Pennsylvania. The team provides Web Development and Advertising.
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Geeks Worldwide Solutions is a media planning & buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and the company is located in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Advertising company Mind Frame India Advertising & Creative Communications Pvt Ltd. Was established in 2009. The agency offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Eskimo Advertising Factory is a social media marketing firm launched in 2007. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Human Signs is an Advertising company founded in 2020. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Magic Pencil India is a small Advertising company launched in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lima, Peru
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SmartBrands is a small branding agency established in 2015. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2010, Magas Services is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Branded The Agency is a PR company. The agency is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Their team offers Public Relations and Event Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49اسلام آباد, Pakistan
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Diran Productions is a video production company established in 2017. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Giza, Egypt
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PR company Wayak Communications & PR was founded in 2013. The team offers Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Quezon City, Philippines
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PR company media.Xchange PR is based in Quezon City, Philippines. Founded in 2007, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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Transparent Digital Services is a small London, England-based Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Lindon, UT
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SQRD Media, a Marketing Strategy company, provide Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy. They were established in 2016.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kraainem, Belgium
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Advertising company Maccasy Agency was founded in 2017. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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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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$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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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
