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 27 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 excels as a media planning and buying firm, offering comprehensive services from audience segmentation to ad purchasing. Across various reviews, 100% of clients commend their strategic approach and professionalism, with notable achievements such as an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions. Clients appreciate their proactive communication and deep industry insight, making them a trusted partner.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a media planning and buying firm specializing in digital marketing and advertising strategy services. Reviews consistently highlight their responsive project management and expertise, with 100% of clients noting timely delivery and impressive insights. Clients appreciate their alignment with business values and successful campaign outcomes, enhancing return on investment and achieving project goals.
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Based in Houston, Texas, VRTC, Inc. Is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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Shopper Marketing International Ltd is a Market Research company founded in 2018. The company provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Sandberg Strategic Consulting is a small public relations firm launched in 2013. Their team offers Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Adexon, a small Advertising company, is in Warszawa, Poland. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Located in Seattle, Washington, Rein Marketing Solutions, LLC is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Torino, Italy
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Branding agency Inthezon was established in 2017. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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CineEye is a video production company. The small London, England-based team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying. The firm was established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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IQ Studios is a London, England-based video production agency. They offer Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Langley Township, Canada
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Laura Ballance Media Group is a PR company headquartered in Langley Township, Canada. They provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Envision Response, Inc, an Advertising company, was founded in 2003. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Smash Loud, LLC is a small media planning & buying agency headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Launched in 2015, Anagram Agency is a small Affiliate Marketing company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team offers Affiliate Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wythenshawe, England
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AWARD Marketing Limited is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Wythenshawe, England. They provide Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Captus Advertising is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, WV
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AGD Collective Works | Auge+Gray+Drake Collective Works, a branding firm, was established in 2011. Located in Charleston, West Virginia, the team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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Branding firm Empact Middle East offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying. They are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
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Longworth is a small Carmel, Indiana-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Advertising company Ardenode Media specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux City, IA
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BRIC Media Marketing Agency is a media planning & buying company established in 2022. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Affiliate Marketing company Meepaan Tech, LLC was founded in 2021. The company specializes in Affiliate Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Gameplay Media GmbH is a media planning and buying agency established in 2006. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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EPIC Public relations is a PR firm established in 2014. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ingolstadt, Germany
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HEINRICH GmbH is a branding firm. Founded in 1999, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moncton, Canada
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Small PR agency VOICE Public Relations & MarComms, is based in Moncton, Canada. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. John's, Canada
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Pilot°, an Advertising company, is based in St. John's, Canada. The team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Modern Clan Marketing Communications is a small PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9København, Denmark
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G Public Relations Denmark is a small København, Denmark-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Founded in 2005, Davlas PR is a small Advertising company based in Athina, Greece. Their team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Dachshund Films is an Advertising company founded in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port Melbourne, Australia
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Established in 2012, Production Alley is an Audio Production company. The small team focuses on Audio Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aalborg, Denmark
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Lange PR is a PR company located in Aalborg, Denmark. They specialize in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Adload Technologies, an Advertising company, is based in Sacramento, California. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nyon, Switzerland
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Ayana Consulting Sàrl is a PR firm. The Nyon, Switzerland-based agency was founded in 2024. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Darien, CT
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AMZG AGENCY, an Advertising company, was founded in 2020. In Darien, Connecticut, the team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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Launched in 2010, Cause UK, a small PR company, is based in London, England. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Strovolos, Cyprus
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Avaton Communications LTD, a public relations firm, focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is based in Strovolos, Cyprus.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Blue Ash, OH
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In Blue Ash, Ohio, ColorNine is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, Australia
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Media planning and buying agency Clem Designs GWC 3rd2016 is located in Richmond, Australia. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reston, VA
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Denteo Marketing Group is a Reston, Virginia-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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Public relations company Doctors PR & Marketing was founded in 1995. The team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roma, Italy
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Headquartered in Roma, Italy, Green Factor is a PR company. They offer Public Relations and Market Research and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westville, South Africa
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Public relations firm EM-Between PR & Communications is located in Westville, South Africa. They offer Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2023.
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Infocon Agency is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2017. The company is located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Jeneration PR is a public relations company. In Los Angeles, California, their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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King Eider Communications, LLC. Is a PR agency. They are located in Little Rock, Arkansas and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MET Communications is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Mishal Pakistan, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. The team offers Business Consulting and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Magnus Technologies, a branding company, provide Branding and Public Relations. They were launched in 2017.
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Sammis & Ochoa, a PR firm, is based in San Antonio, Texas. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Scatena Daniels Communications is a PR firm. The San Diego, California-based agency offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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31.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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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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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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34.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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