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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Johannesburg, South Africa
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Amorphous New Media is a media planning and buying company. In Johannesburg, South Africa, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Johnson City, TN
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Media planning & buying company Creative Energy was established in 1991. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Digital Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Sofia, Bulgaria. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2001, Mindgruve is a media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Haiku-Pauwela, HI
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Based in Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii, Max Media is an Advertising and media planning & buying company. Founded in 1990, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2018, Digitalina is a small دبي, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising and media planning and buying agency. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Excite OOH, a media planning & buying company, is located in London, England. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Advertising and media planning & buying agency Alea Advertising, LLC. Was founded in 2008. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Miami, Florida.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Grapeseed Media is a small media planning and buying agency. Launched in 2013, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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See all 2 projectsThere's a Better Way – Enter IRONIXFor over a decade, we’ve mastered the art of Shopify Store Building and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO). Our expertise is unparalleled, having crafted and
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Founded in 2018, Abintus Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cramer-Krasselt is a midsize Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Founded in 2026, ANBU MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED is a media planning and buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Launched in 2012, Catalyst Agents, a small media planning and buying agency, is in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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ReBid is a Conversion Optimization company founded in 2020. The firm offers Conversion Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999London, England
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Bell Pottinger is a branding firm founded in 1987. In London, England and United Arab Emirates, the team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Advertising company Podean is based in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Transmission is a branding firm based in Dallas, Texas and London, England. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gangnam-gu, South Korea
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JnJ Interactive Co., Ltd is an Advertising company established in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Media Performance is a London, England-based Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Media planning and buying agency Global Edge Advertisements LLC is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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MINT Marketing Agency is a media planning & buying company in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chatswood, Australia
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Oxygen360 is a media planning & buying agency. In Chatswood, Australia, their small team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2006.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Grey Cardinals is an Almaty, Kazakhstan-based PR agency. They provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Ambient Digital, a media planning and buying company, is based in Poole, England. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Monster Outdoor is an Advertising company. Their team is located in London, England and provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Branding firm Creative Brand Stories was launched in 2009. The firm provides Branding and Public Relations.
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Frankie Creations is a web development company that has received negative feedback for its project management and communication. With 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction, clients have reported delays, poor quality of code, and unresponsiveness. The company is noted for its appealing website, but this did not translate into successful project outcomes.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seoul, South Korea
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Founded in 2022, Saebyeok Naesi Corp is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Bangkok, Thailand
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See all 1 projectsSyndacast offers comprehensive SEO, SEM, and social advertising services aimed at enhancing brand awareness, ROI, and web traffic. Clients commend Syndacast for their proactive project management, reliable expertise, and ability to significantly exceed expectations in terms of impressions, engagements, and traffic. Notably, their services are highly valued for being cost-effective and closely aligned with client needs.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Advertising company Scalemate was established in 2020. Located in Warsaw, Poland, the team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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REvolution is a media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy and are based in Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Established in 2006, PLMR is a media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 1997, Hanover Communications is a media planning and buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Houston, TX
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Ad Results Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Established in 2022, Marketing Brains is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Draper, UT
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Above The Fold is a Draper, Utah-based media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSosemo is a strategic media planning, buying, and digital services agency headquartered in New York City, with a European office in Malta. The agency specializes in search engine optimization, paid
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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See all 2 projectsUnlimited Digital Agency offers comprehensive analytics setup, goal creation, GTM aggregation, tracking, and targeted PPC services, particularly in the tech niche. Overall feedback highlights their deep understanding of clients' needs, strategic approach, and effective communication. Clients are impressed by their expertise, commitment, and the tangible results, such as improved ROI and qualified leads.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Public relations company NewsReach - PR Agency was established in 2018. Located in Ahmedabad, India, the team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1999, Fusion92 is a media planning & buying company. The midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Egkomi, Cyprus
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Union Apps is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the firm offers Mobile & App Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ferndale, MI
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Established in 1984, Brogan & Partners is a media planning & buying company. The company focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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SUTTON is a media planning & buying company launched in 2006. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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The Many is a social media marketing agency founded in 2010. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and is midsize.
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Simplicity Media is an Irvine, California-based media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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Love Advertising, an user experience design company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Launched in 1979, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Arrah, India
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Headquartered in Arrah, India and Kanpur, India, Brain Behind Brand Media LLP is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dnipro, Ukraine
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See all 2 projectsADVERT GROUP specializes in app design development, web design, and UX/UI design, particularly for augmented reality projects. Reviews highlight the company's expertise, attention to detail, and creative solutions that enhance brand awareness and customer engagement. Clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and innovative approach in delivering visually appealing and successful projects. ADVERT GROUP consistently meets client needs and often exceeds expectations.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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23 Below Media Group is a New York, New York-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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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
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other -
$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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