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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DOT Creative Services is a media planning & buying company. They are in Dallas, Texas, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roswell, GA
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Henderson Shapiro Peck is an Advertising company. In Roswell, Georgia, the agency provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Castlefield, England
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Located in Castlefield, England, Northstar is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newtown Square, PA
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The Radio Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 1993. They offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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KW2 is a branding agency. The small Madison, Wisconsin-based team specializes in Branding and Market Research. The company was founded in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Creative Marketing Resources is an Advertising company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Launched in 1983, KennedyC is a branding company. The small team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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Launched in 2004, Epiphany, Inc. Is a small Advertising company based in Englewood, Colorado. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Mainstream Media Limited is a small Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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EvolutionMedia is a PR agency. They are in București, Romania and have small team. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Green Bay, WI
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KHROME, a branding company, provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Media Pozitiv is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Pilch & Barnet, Inc. Is a branding firm founded in 2001. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2019, VGI Group, LLC is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Digital Advertising Consulting is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and the company is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrison, NY
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Winterbridge Media is a Harrison, New York-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Media planning & buying company BURKE was established in 1991. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Product Design and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Detroit, MI
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Echo Media is a small Detroit, Michigan-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport, RI
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Marketing Strategy company Worldways Social Marketing is located in Newport, Rhode Island. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Greenwich, RI
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Fish Advertising, Inc is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2009 and focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2004, MATTIO Communications is a small New York, New York-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, NC
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Morvil Advertising + Design Group is a graphic design company. Founded in 1985, the firm is in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2007, IOKON | Ad Agency is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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14th & Boom is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2012. The company offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lakeland, FL
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Curious Jane is a branding firm. Their small team is in Lakeland, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Myers, FL
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Founded in 2006, Celsius Marketing | Interactive is a small Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providencia, Chile
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Base1 is an Advertising company. Established in 2005, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company is headquartered in Providencia, Chile.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quincy, IL
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Reed Promotional Media is an Advertising company. Based in Quincy, Illinois, the company offers Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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BarkleyREI, a small media planning and buying agency, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montoursville, PA
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Mach One Media Group, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team is located in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Penfield, NY
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Mason Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Penfield, New York, the firm was established in 1986. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alhambra, CA
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Small PR agency Cal Marketing and Promotion Group (CMPG), is headquartered in Alhambra, California. The team specializes in Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, The Joey Creative Agency is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49ADN, Argentina
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Grupo DIRCOM is an Advertising company. The agency is located in ADN, Argentina. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rosario, Argentina
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Advertising company Nueva Comunicación Rosario was founded in 1997. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Launched in 2010, Pervorm, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Natick, MA
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Founded in 1976, Sundin Associates is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, MA
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Market Research company Harger Howe Advertising is located in Burlington, Massachusetts and Houston, Texas. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Small branding company Truchha Marketing - Agencia de publicidad, is located in Guadalajara, Mexico. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Duluth, GA
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Launched in 2007, Legacy Worldwide is a branding firm. The small team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Imc marketing, an Advertising company, was established in 2006. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogota, Colombia
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MullenLoweSSP3 is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Bogota, Colombia, the agency was established in 1996. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Founded in 1986, Olvera Publicidad is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Arteaga & Arteaga Advertising, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Finder Publicidad, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2011. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Event Marketing and is located in Bogotá, Colombia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Established in 2005, IDEOLOGIQ is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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MeZA 1618 is a small Advertising company launched in 2013. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Union Media Israel Ltd. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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TDC Digital Agency is a Miami, Florida-based branding company. They provide Branding and Email Marketing and were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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MoloSo Agency, a Conversion Optimization company, was established in 2014. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in București, Romania.
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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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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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$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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$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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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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$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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$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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