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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDecatur, GA
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Maplewood, NJ
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Group Two Advertising is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wakefield, England
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Based in and Wakefield, England, PAB Studios is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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Launched in 2001, Annodyne, Inc. Is a small Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49East Sussex , England
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Sans Frontiere Marketing is a video production company. The agency is headquartered in East Sussex , England. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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90degrees design, a small branding firm, is located in Manchester, England. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Exeter, England
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RH Partners is an Advertising company located in Exeter, England. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1976.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denton, TX
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Produce Results is a web design company. In Denton, Texas, the firm was established in 2009. Their team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Norwich, England
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Located in Norwich, England, Oneonone Communications is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Traction Marketing Group is an Advertising company founded in 1974. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Des Moines, IA
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Visionary, a web design agency, was launched in 1992. The small team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Mythic is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Guthrie/Mayes Public Relations is a public relations firm established in 1977. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Poulton, England
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We Love 9am is a Poulton, England-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wallingford, England
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The Ad Plain is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2002.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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James Harris Associates is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Advertising and are based in Leeds, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Established in 1990, Sleight Advertising Inc is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Zaiss & Company is a SEO services firm launched in 1989. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Red Bank, NJ
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The Sawtooth Group is an Advertising company launched in 1988. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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Launched in 2003, Extra Mile Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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TDA Advertising & Design is a Boulder, Colorado-based branding firm. Established in 1989, the team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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Verde is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and , the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hauppauge, NY
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Small social media marketing firm Walter F. Cameron Advertising, is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rochester, NY
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SEO agency Archer Communications is in Rochester, New York. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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3 Advertising is an Advertising company. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the firm was established in 2005. Their team provides Advertising and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Jigsaw LLC is a small Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Wallwork Curry McKenna is a small branding company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Trinity Marketing and Consulting is an Advertising company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and United Arab Emirates. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stoughton, MA
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Strategis is a small Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Market Research and were established in 1999.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mercer Island, WA
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4th Avenue Media is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Mercer Island, Washington. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Established in 2014, The Brand Advocates, Inc, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / 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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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 / 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.2/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 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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$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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