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 17 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm that excels in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach and effective project management. Clients consistently commend their expertise in media audience segmentation and their ability to secure excellent advertising deals, resulting in significant business growth.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sioux Falls, SD
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Lawrence & Schiller is a branding company. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company was founded in 1976. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anchorage, AK
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Midsize Advertising company Spawn Ideas, Inc., is in Anchorage, Alaska. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Virginia Beach, VA
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Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, BCF Agency is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Love Communications is an Advertising company founded in 1999. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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The Summit Group is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based Advertising company. Launched in 1981, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKnockcloghrim, Northern Ireland
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Thrive Marketing & Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Business Consulting and is located in Knockcloghrim, Northern Ireland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMobile, AL
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Established in 2014, S. Alexander Consulting, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. The company specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSeattle, WA
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LINSTER CREATIVE LLC is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Seattle, Washington. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLakewood, CO
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Absolutely Public Relations, a public relations agency, was launched in 1999. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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Sound and Shadow is a Colorado Springs, Colorado-based video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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MSK Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 1968, the company is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPortland, OR
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PR company Perez Public Relations was launched in 2004. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Little Rock, AR
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Launched in 1984, Stone Ward is a midsize Little Rock, Arkansas-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDanbury, CT
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Penn Gardner Inc is a small Danbury, Connecticut-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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Howard/Merrell is a midsize Advertising company founded in 1945. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Established in 2003, SCORR Marketing, a midsize branding agency, is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEssex, VT
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Launched in 2008, Miller Consulting, a small Advertising company, is based in Essex, Vermont. Their team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBrentwood, TN
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Founded in 1996, Piranha Pictures is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerJefferson City, MO
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In Jefferson City, Missouri, Dogwood Social is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2015, the team offers Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MKR is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Northbrook, IL
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Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide, an Advertising company, was founded in 1982. The midsize team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Conqr. Is a branding company launched in 2013. The firm specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Al-Bireh, Palestine, State of
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Al Nasher is an Advertising company. They are in Al-Bireh, Palestine, State of. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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Stern Advertising, a branding firm, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wanchai, Hong Kong
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Branding firm Grebstad Hicks Public Relations Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Was launched in 1997. The company provides Branding and Public Relations, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cornelius, NC
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Financial Independence Group is a branding company. Launched in 1976, the company is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina. Their team provides Branding and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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Highnoon is a midsize Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Public Relations and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249København, Denmark
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Social media marketing company Nexus Ambition is located in København, Denmark. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Roma, Italy
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Digital Angels is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is in Roma, Italy and Milano, Italy. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake Forest, CA
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Established in 2008, Over the Top is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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CMRignite is a graphic design company. They are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2005, Costello Communications LLC is a small public relations agency headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Video production company INNOCEAN UK specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2005.
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Social: IRL is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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Cine plus is a video production agency. Their team is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company provides Video Production and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCharleston, SC
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Established in 2020, hotbutton.io is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Yes& Lipman Hearne is a branding company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, their midsize team offers Branding and Public Relations. The company was founded in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFishers, IN
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Media planning and buying company Tracking Pixel Media is in Fishers, Indiana. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Surry Hills, Australia
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Advertising company Pedestrian Group is in Surry Hills, Australia and Cremorne, Australia. Launched in 2005, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Costa Advertising is an Advertising company. The agency is located in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCarlsbad, CA
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Gangbustrs is a Fractional CMO Services company. They are located in Carlsbad, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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Pivot Creative Agency is a media planning and buying agency based in Irvine, California. Established in 2021, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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SOS Consulting Group, LLC is a Fractional CMO Services company. Launched in 2024, the team offers Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy. The firm is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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MMW Agency is a Market Research company. They are located in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Market Research and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Founded in 2013, ONE House is a Market Research company. The midsize team focuses on Market Research and Advertising.
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Small Advertising company TÆNKE Marketing, is based in Chicago, Illinois. The team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southfield, MI
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Great Lakes Digital Partners is a midsize Southfield, Michigan-based web development company. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Republix is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVilas, NC
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Totesmarketingseo is a media planning and buying agency. Their small team is located in Vilas, North Carolina. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Dezeen is an Advertising company founded in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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37.7/40.018.2/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.5/40.017.4/20 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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38.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.8/20 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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28/40.016.8/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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$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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35.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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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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$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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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