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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Small Advertising company Braid Creative & Consulting, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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In Chattanooga, Tennessee, MyNooga Web Design is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Small branding agency HARRIS HESS , is headquartered in Portland, Maine. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alameda, CA
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Based in Alameda, California, Lemonade is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Content Marketing and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Founded in 2000, The Sabre Solution is a graphic design agency. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Champaign, IL
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IdeaWorks Design Studios LLC is a graphic design agency. They are based in Champaign, Illinois and have small team of experts. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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Judy Silva Marketing LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is in North Andover, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waltham, MA
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Advertising company Web4Retail is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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Small Advertising company MN|G, is located in Reno, Nevada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Green Grass Marketing & Advertising is a small Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Wheatland Productions Inc is an Email Marketing company. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company focuses on Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cumming, GA
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Conquest Strategic Marketing is a small Advertising company in Cumming, Georgia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Biloxi, MS
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Founded in 1976, Guice&Guice Advertising is a branding firm. The small team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Media planning and buying company SMI Advertising is located in Montgomery, Alabama. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Hundred Acre Design is a branding firm. They are in New Orleans, Louisiana, and their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oxford, MS
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Launched in 2006, Vaughn Design is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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McAndrew Company is a small graphic design agency located in Bethesda, Maryland. The team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Small branding agency Symmetry, is in Annapolis, Maryland. The team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethany, CT
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Studio 63, LLC is an Advertising company. They are located in Bethany, Connecticut and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Beaman Incorporated is a PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Advertising and were established in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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In Omaha, Nebraska, MediaSpark is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lauderhill, FL
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The Wiggins Agency, LLC. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Lauderhill, Florida. The team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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Media Garage Group Inc is a small Advertising company headquartered in. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indian Trail, NC
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Tri-AD Media Communications is an Advertising company. The Indian Trail, North Carolina-based firm specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparta, NJ
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Headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey, EarlAd | Earl Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Vic Gutman & Associates is an Event Marketing company. They are headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Their team focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kip Hunter Marketing is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairfield, NJ
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Advertising company JIGsaw Creative Group, LLC is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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One Four Media is an Advertising company located in Brick, New Jersey. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, NE
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Launched in 1989, Labadie Communications is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Launched in 2008, Zone Marketing is an Advertising company. The firm focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Beeline Marketing Group, LLC is an Advertising company. The small Atlanta, Georgia-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The firm was established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plymouth, MA
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Creative Resources Group, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Established in 2015, Mettle Strategic Marketing Solutions is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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Established in 1999, Grace Communications is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, NH
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In Dover, New Hampshire, ZMJ Advertising & Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Market Research and were launched in 1992.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tupelo, MS
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Launched in 1984, Robinson Marketing is an Advertising company. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazelwood, MO
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Tailored Media, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Launched in 2001, New England Online, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mitchell, SD
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GF Advertising Services, a Logo company, is in Mitchell, South Dakota. They focus on Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kearney, NE
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LIPS Printing is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Graphic Design and is based in Kearney, Nebraska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Martinez Angel R PhD is a Manchester, New Hampshire-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 1994, the team provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pocatello, ID
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Small Advertising company Elliott's Color Box Media, LLC., is based in Pocatello, Idaho. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newburyport, MA
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McDougall + Duval Advertising is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenland, NH
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Marcom4 is a small Advertising company based in Greenland, New Hampshire. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Tom Scott Agency is an Advertising company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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StringariMedia is a small Denver, Colorado-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Glass Of Ideas is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2011. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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BEDD Head Media is a media planning & buying agency. Their team is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The agency offers Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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CCI Louisiana, a PR company, focus on Public Relations and Advertising. They were founded in 1984.
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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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39.2/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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