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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Belfast, Northern Ireland
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AVB Group is a branding firm established in 1926. The company provides Branding and Advertising, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Downers Grove, IL
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Branding agency NSA Media focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy. They were established in 1991.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBradford, England
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In Bradford, England, Marketing & Media Solutions Limited is a small media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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TMP Worldwide, a custom software development firm, is in New York, New York and Toronto, Canada. They focus on Custom Software Development and Content Marketing and were established in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Bandy Carroll Hellige is an Advertising company. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Cogora, a Market Research company, was established in 2014. The team focuses on Market Research and Content Marketing and is headquartered in London, England and England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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Graham Oleson is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1978. The company is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Detroit, MI
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Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and Dallas, Texas, Agency 720 is a midsize Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Columbus, OH
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Ron Foth Advertising is a branding company. Established in 1975, the agency offers Branding and Broadcast Video.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Swift Agency is an Advertising company. The Portland, Oregon-based company was launched in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Way To Blue, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in London, England and Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Midsize custom software development firm Felix & Paul Studios, is based in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Alaaddin is a PR firm. The team is located in , and their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Zagreb, Croatia
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Real Grupa is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia and Sebia, Serbia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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Café Communications is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Budapest, Hungary and have midsize team. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Roma, Italy
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Public relations agency Barabino&Partners focuses on Public Relations and Branding. They are based in Roma, Italy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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Based in Budapest, Hungary, Fastbridge Hungary Kft is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brussel, Belgium
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Comfi, a branding company, was launched in 2003. The midsize team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hamburg, Germany
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Social media marketing firm upljft GmbH is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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WEBARQ is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Jakarta, Indonesia and have midsize team. They provide Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Mapo-gu, South Korea
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PostVisual is a midsize Mapo-gu, South Korea-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 1985, Unitrend Limited, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Founded in 1998, Prochito IMC Limited is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Caracas, Venezuela
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JMC | Y&R is a branding firm founded in 1974. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seodaemun-gu, South Korea
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PR One Co.,ltd is a public relations firm launched in 1993. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Christchurch, New Zealand
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Harvey Cameron, an Advertising company, was launched in 1996. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy and is located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Doha, Qatar
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Gem Advertising & Publications W.L.L is an Advertising company. The Doha, Qatar-based firm focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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Amusement Park is an Advertising company. They are located in Santa Ana, California and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Nairobi, Kenya
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Founded in 1999, WPP-Scangroup, a large Advertising company, is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Established in 2016, Oxygène is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Martin Retail Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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IH Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 1991, Kaplow is a midsize public relations agency. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Hug digital is a Content Marketing company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based company was founded in 2010. Their team provides Content Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Redhouse Group is an Advertising company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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We are X, an Advertising company, was founded in 2016. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, Klareco Communications is a midsize public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. John's, Canada
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Target Marketing and Communications Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is headquartered in St. John's, Canada and provides Advertising and Branding. The agency was established in
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerTiranë, Albania
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Izocode-solution is a branding agency. They are in Tiranë, Albania and Tiranë, Albania and have small team. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Castells & Asociados is a branding company. Founded in 1998, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Intermark Group is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1977.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, AL
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Strong Automotive Merchandising is an Advertising company. Founded in 2006, the firm is in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Wild Pixel Media is a Miami, Florida-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Deutsch is a midsize UX agency. They provide UX/UI Design and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1969.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Des Moines, IA
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Established in 1999, Performance Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Portland, OR
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FLM Harvest is a midsize branding company in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Honolulu, HI
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Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, 6 Pillars Marketing is a midsize Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Designercity (HK) Ltd, a midsize Content Marketing company, is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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INNOMATIVE is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Shanghai, China-based company was launched in 2007. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Marketing Strategy company Proof Experiences is based in Toronto, Canada and Vancouver, Canada. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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$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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