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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Established in 2022, Book World Publisher is an Audio Production company. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team offers Audio Production and Content Writing Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, Echo Prime Media is a small Virginia, Virginia-based video production agency. Their team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Pixel Professional Solutions (PPS) is an Ecommerce Marketing company. They are in Amman, Jordan. Their team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Santa Media, a branding agency, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Branding and Advertising.
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Spacend Digital is a web design agency established in 2019. The team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nicholasville, KY
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Located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, Elevare Creative is an Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team offers Advertising and Video Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Aktyvus Group Limited is a Sales Outsourcing company. Founded in 2024, the agency provides Sales Outsourcing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jamaica, NY
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In Jamaica, New York, Softcode Tech & Solution Inc is a software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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ZYREX 360, a small Event Management company, is in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The team provides Event Management and Social Media Marketing.
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Paradigm Shift Media, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2023. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Fractional CMO Services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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ZaRad & Co. Is a media planning and buying agency launched in 2021. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in London, England and Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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Live Content is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Advertising and were launched in 2009. The company is based in Lisboa, Portugal.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Heliopolis, Egypt
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Doctor Market agency is a branding company. Founded in 2019, their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Golden Griffin is a small Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based pay per click company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Jung-gu, South Korea
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Edelman Korea is a PR firm. Launched in 1952, the agency offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Thexclusive Media is a small media planning and buying company founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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Collons Communications is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Renton, Washington. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBerlin, Germany
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ALETRA is a branding company established in 2025. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Umairconsult is a Performance Marketing company. The Multan, Pakistan-based firm was launched in 2019. Their services include Performance Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsWe fill the calendars of New Zealand's service-based SMEs with a reliable flow of booked appointments, eliminating the stress of lead generation so they can focus on what they do best.
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See all 1 projectsRoutz & Beyond is a forward-thinking marketing and advertising agency built to help brands stand out, scale fast, and stay unforgettable. We combine strategic thinking with bold creativity to
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See all 1 projectsMost brands are not losing because of a lack of marketing activity. They are losing because that activity runs without intelligence - disconnected channels, unreliable attribution, and metrics that
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsPrexef provides social media marketing, website building and maintenance, and offline marketing services. Clients, such as Princess Gallery, report significant growth in sales and high customer retention, highlighting the company's resourcefulness, cooperation, and dedication to their responsibilities. Overall, Prexef receives commendable feedback for their commitment to client success and effective workflow management without noted areas for improvement.
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See all 1 projectsTip Marketing Pros specializes in enhancing online presence and increasing web leads for businesses. According to client reviews, the firm delivers measurable outcomes, such as a 20% increase in daily applications, while offering affordable services. The feedback highlights effective project management, timely delivery, and an impressive ability to boost site traffic, with no notable areas for improvement identified.
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See all 1 projectsSOMAG (Social Magnet) is a dynamic collective of freelance professionals specializing in growth hacking and digital marketing. We empower startups and small businesses by delivering tailored
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Malibu, CA
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BANANA Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and are located in Malibu, California and Dallas, Texas.
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Uncool Kids Club, a branding agency, was launched in 2004. The small team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Launched in 2016, Manifest Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Yukon, OK
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OKCanna.Media is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Advertising company The Pixel Network is in San Diego, California. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clemmons, NC
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Triad Multimedia, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2013. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santo Domingo, Costa Rica
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PR agency Leer Consultores was founded in 2008. In Santo Domingo, Costa Rica and Panamá, Panama, the team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Marketing Engineer is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in Ludhiana, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2021, Energy Ekonomiks, a small media planning and buying agency, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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GreenRoom Media Services, a small social media marketing company, is located in San Diego, California. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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MMPR is a small Marketing Strategy company based in Vancouver, Canada and Montreal, Canada. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Maze Iraq is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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AURA Advertising Company is a small Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Launched in 2015, Nasar Digital Solutions is a social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Culiacán Rosales, Mexico
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Funnelfit Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 2020. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2021, Xiongmao Digital FZ-LLC is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Branding.
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Endeavour Digital is a web development firm founded in 2021. Based in Bhopal, India, the team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Yarra, Australia
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Bring Digital Performance Pty Ltd, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in South Yarra, Australia. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Maldonado, Uruguay
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Ombú Ombú is a branding company established in 2021. The company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Headquartered in Chennai, India, Apple Ads is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Haifa, Israel
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GuruCore is an Advertising company launched in 2022. The team focuses on Advertising and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in Haifa, Israel.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Advertising company Revnuu is in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sandy, UT
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Nuuvisions is a small Digital Strategy company in Sandy, Utah. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livonia, MI
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SEO company Self-Storage Marketing Experts was launched in 2022. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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LFI Creative is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2003.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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35.4/40.016.8/20 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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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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39/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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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$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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$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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$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+$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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$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
