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 comprehensive media planning and buying agency known for its strategic media planning, ad purchasing, and media buying outsourcing services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their organization, strategic expertise, and impressive results, such as exceeding a 10-times ROAS. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their effective communication and responsiveness, making them a reliable partner in advertising strategy and media audience segmentation.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NVServices provided
See all 18 projectsEXL Media is a Media Planning and Buying firm offering services such as ad buying, audience segmentation, and advertising strategy. Clients commend their professionalism and strategic approach, with 100% of reviews highlighting their excellent project management and dedication to client goals. Approximately 25% of reviews specifically praise their deep industry knowledge and media company relationships.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a prominent firm specializing in Media Planning and Buying, renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad space purchasing. Across reviews, 100% of clients praised their exceptional customer service and performance results, highlighting their responsiveness and insightful recommendations. Clients noted their punctuality and effective communication, with no reported areas for improvement.
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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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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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 2004, Threepipe Reply is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Space & Time, an Advertising company, was established in 2000. The company focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGómez Palacio, Mexico
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Socialmmkt is a branding company. The Gómez Palacio, Mexico-based company specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrankfurt am Main, Germany
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Founded in 2018, ASSET PR is a small Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nicosia, Cyprus
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Based in Nicosia, Cyprus, Action Public Sector is a PR company. They specialize in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Cove Public Affairs is a public relations firm. Their team is based in Witless Bay, Canada and specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2019, Kairos Media, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team provides Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBerlin, Germany
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Marco Wiechmann Consulting is an Advertising company. The team is located in Berlin, Germany, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerZagreb, Croatia
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Established in 2018, TETRABOT is a media planning and buying agency. Located in Zagreb, Croatia, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLimassol, Cyprus
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Motion Milk, an Advertising company, was launched in 2017. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is based in Limassol, Cyprus.
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B3 Media Consulting, a Market Research company, is headquartered in Maplewood, New Jersey. They offer Market Research and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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BrandRukus is a Coral Gables, Florida-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Epicmedia, a public relations firm, is based in Vancouver, Canada. They provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Global Medical Communications GMC, a branding company, was established in 2017. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying and is in Decatur, Georgia.
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MorresPeck, a midsize web design agency, is in Maplewood, New Jersey. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Emeryville, CA
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Baker Street Advertising is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, the company was launched in 1982. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sharon, MA
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Branding company Tiziani Whitmyre was launched in 1991. The small team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hingham, MA
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Rice McVaney Communications is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding, and the agency is based in Hingham, Massachusetts.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sandy Springs, GA
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DENMARK is a branding agency. Their team is in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The company offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Freebairn & Company is a web development firm. Established in 1980, their team provides Web Development and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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In Bethesda, Maryland, August Lang & Husak is an Advertising company. Founded in 1992, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Arlington, VA
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Havit Advertising, an Advertising company, was launched in 2004. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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Creative inferno is a Memphis, Tennessee-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Haven Tower Group LLC is a PR firm. Established in 2011, the company offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Solve, a SEO agency, was established in 2011. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Decibel Blue is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Denver, Colorado and Tempe, Arizona and specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Located in Orlando, Florida, SAY IT LOUD! is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Barber martin agency is an Advertising company based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1989, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Ameredia, a graphic design agency, was founded in 2003. They specializes in Graphic Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Advertising company Baldwin& is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 2009.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Chemistry Club is an Advertising company. The San Francisco, California-based company offers Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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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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38.5/40.019/20 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+$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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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$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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
