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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Mighty Apes is a media planning and buying company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 2001, Media Kitchen is a midsize New York, New York-based media planning and buying agency. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Founded in 1992, Mentzer Media Services is a media planning and buying agency. The agency offers Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsWe are a top out-of-home advertising company in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide cost effective(Digital, Static)billboard advertising,brt advertising. We are an award-winning out-of-home
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Prague, Czech Republic
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See all 4 projectsMexman. Films is a digital strategy and social media marketing company that excels in creating promotional materials and developing comprehensive marketing strategies across various platforms. Clients have experienced significant cost reductions, with 100% of feedback highlighting improved lead and sale costs. While noted for their outstanding delivery, they could enhance project and budget management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsAlsayegh Media is a PR and media agency known for its creative support, editorial services, and event management. The company boasts strong client satisfaction, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their creativity and responsiveness. Their expertise in media and PR, particularly in the UAE market, is highly appreciated, making them a leading choice for businesses seeking innovative solutions.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Based in Cardiff, Wales, Hello Starling is a media planning & buying company. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2011.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Media planning and buying company Kairos Media is based in London, England and Hemel Hempstead, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Powell, OH
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Launched in 1980, CTV Media is a media planning and buying company. The firm provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shelton, CT
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Media planning & buying agency Barrington Media Group is located in Shelton, Connecticut. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brighton and Hove, England
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Propellernet is a SEO company. The Brighton and Hove, England-based company was founded in 2003. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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DirectAvenue is a media planning & buying company. They are in Carlsbad, California and have small team. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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TUFF Media is a media planning and buying company. Their small team is in Surrey, Canada. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Media planning & buying company MNC offers Media Planning & Buying. They are located in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Buy Me Media, a small media planning & buying company, is headquartered in Manchester, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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MediaComp, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. Their team is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Darien, CT
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BCM Media, a media planning & buying agency, is based in Darien, Connecticut. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2013.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Established in 2015, MK Media is a media planning & buying agency. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Rainmaker Ad Ventures, Inc. Is a small media planning and buying company located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2011, ET Medialabs is a media planning & buying agency. The midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Over The Top Marketing is a media planning and buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and are based in Milford, Connecticut.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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Media planning & buying company Ad Pros was launched in 2013. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsPulse is a digital marketing agency specializing in online social media marketing and content creation. Reviews indicate a mixed performance, with 50% positive feedback focusing on effective communication, while negative feedback highlights issues with deadlines, content accuracy, and industry understanding. Reviewers emphasize the need for Pulse to improve its understanding of client industries to deliver satisfactory results.
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See all 1 projectsAcart is a branding and marketing agency known for its strategic planning and rebranding services. The company has received positive feedback, with clients appreciating their organized project management and responsiveness. Approximately 90% of reviewers mention their ability to meet strict deadlines and their innovative design solutions. While initial communication posed challenges, Acart effectively adapts to feedback, resulting in high client satisfaction.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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In Surry Hills, Australia, Paper Moose is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Video Production.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Burr Ridge, IL
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Esrock is a Burr Ridge, Illinois-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Bus Bench Ads is a media planning & buying company. They are based in and have small team. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coleshill, England
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Established in 1983, TPM Media Planning & Buying Limited is a small media planning and buying company. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hoofddorp, Netherlands
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Mediabureau ZIGT is a media planning and buying company launched in 2001. The company provides Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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DICOM is a media planning & buying company. The firm is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Bloombuff is a media planning and buying agency. Their midsize team is in Chennai, India. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Taipei, Taiwan
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Launched in 2006, Agein Media & Communication Ltd. CO. Is a media planning & buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sevenoaks, England
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Fabbrica Media is a media planning and buying agency. The Sevenoaks, England-based firm was launched in 2011. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Traktor Paid Media is a media planning and buying company based in Paraná, Brazil. The team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Paul Klebanov is a media planning and buying agency established in 2022. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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Traditional Book Publishing | Baymar Publishing is a media planning & buying agency. Launched in 1996, their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Writing Services.
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See all 1 projectsKVNW Digital Marketing is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce growth, SEO, and digital strategy. Approximately 100% of the feedback highlights their impact on revenue growth and strategic support, with one review noting a 76% increase in e-commerce revenue. Clients consistently praise their personalized approach and foundational role in digital success.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Penthouse, NY
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Criterion Global: International Media Buying, a media planning and buying company, was founded in 2009. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Octagon Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2013, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising. The agency is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 4 projectsSomething Massive is a creative agency specializing in digital strategy, content marketing, and social media management. Reviewers consistently praise the company for its innovative ideas, high-quality deliverables, and effective project management. Approximately 75% of reviewers highlight their personalized service and ability to adapt strategies for various industries, while 25% note areas for improvement, such as the need for better tracking and communication. Overall, Something Massive is commended for its impactful and flexible approach to client projects.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Launched in 2022, Rebel Lion Advertising is a small Cardiff, Wales-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999London, England
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M+C Saatchi Performance is an Advertising company. Launched in 2006, the company is in London, England and Singapore, Singapore. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England
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Founded in 2003, Threefold Media is a small Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England-based media planning and buying company. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Stratford-upon-Avon, England
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Shakespeare Media Ltd, a media planning & buying agency, is in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Founded in 2014, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Media planning & buying company Order Media was launched in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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AdCritter is a media planning & buying company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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AAV Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying company. The team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guildford, England
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Headquartered in Guildford, England, Chamber is a media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Salem, India
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Cueball Creatives, a small media planning and buying agency, is in Salem, India. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2022, Soprano Media is a small Istanbul, Türkiye-based media planning & buying agency. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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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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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$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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37.6/40.018/20 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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$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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38.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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+$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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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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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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26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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