Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies
The biggest challenge for businesses nowadays is reaching their audiences at the right time. Media buying can help brands expand their reach and connect with their target audience effectively, ensuring maximum return.
Essentially, media buying is a form of advertising that involves procuring advertising space on relevant media channels such as television, radio, print, and digital. It aims to secure those slots at the optimal time and cost for optimal exposure. The process requires extensive planning and strategic negotiations, requiring in-depth data on demographics and competition.
Media buying agencies are dedicated service providers that specialize in purchasing, managing, and optimizing ad placements for brands. They can handle everything from market research and audience targeting to negotiating ad placements and performance analysis. These agencies are also committed to building strong relationships with media providers, allowing them to secure premium ad spaces for competitive prices.
Before enlisting the services of a professional media buying agency, it’s important to understand price models and costs to avoid financial strain. Most media buying agencies follow one of five common structures — Cost Per Mille (CPM), Cost Per Click (CPC), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), flat-rate pricing, and retainer model. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages and which is the best will ultimately depend on the client’s goals and financial resources.
Media buying is a powerful solution when executed correctly. However, success ultimately depends on finding the right agency that understands your goals, offers the best package for your investment, and can guide you through the process.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FLServices provided
See all 23 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a strategic Media Planning and Buying agency specializing in advertising strategy, media audience segmentation, and digital marketing services. Clients consistently commend the company for its exceptional communication, adaptability, and data-driven approach. With a 100% positive feedback rate, reviewers frequently highlight the agency's ability to deliver impressive ROAS, with one client noting an 8-10 times return on ad spend.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NVServices provided
See all 16 projectsEXL Media is a media planning and buying agency known for its strategic expertise and strong relationships with media companies. The firm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their professionalism, excellent project management, and ability to optimize advertising strategies, as evidenced by a 311% increase in website sessions for one client. Their dedication to understanding client goals makes them a trusted partner.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a Media Planning and Buying firm known for its expertise in digital marketing and advertising strategy. Out of the reviews analyzed, 100% highlight the company's responsive communication and expert recommendations, resulting in successful campaign performance. Notably, clients appreciate their thorough understanding of unique market needs and the high value they offer for their services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Swinton, England
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Edison Media Ltd is a media planning & buying company. They are in Swinton, England, and their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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KW Media Planning & Buying is a media planning & buying company. Launched in 2004, the firm is based in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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Media Etc Communication Services Ltd is a Nicosia, Cyprus-based media planning & buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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Small media planning & buying agency Living is Selling, is located in Winnipeg, Canada. The team offers Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bruxelles, Belgium
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Acumen Public Affairs is a public relations firm and media planning and buying agency. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Media planning and buying company and Event Marketing company Jam Van Inc. Was founded in 1999. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Media planning and buying company Chumney & Associates was established in 1990. The firm focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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Inspired UM is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, the company was founded in 2007. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Riyoadvertising is an Advertising company based in Mumbai, India and Bengaluru, India. The team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Inverness, IL
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Latitude 42 Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miyapur, India
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Biogate Scientific Center, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2018. The team offers Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Miyapur, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Corpus Christi, TX
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MDR is an Advertising company established in 1974. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New Cairo City, Egypt
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Established in 2015, MotchiRotchi, a midsize Advertising company, is based in New Cairo City, Egypt. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pune, India
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Media 7 is a Content Marketing company. Located in Pune, India, the firm was established in 2017. Their services include Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Movement Strategy is a social media marketing company. The New York, New York-based firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Doe-Anderson Advertising is an Advertising company founded in 1915. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Displayforce, an Advertising company, was established in 2017. The agency specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Singapore
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MEDIA360 Communications, an Other Digital Marketing company, was established in 2018. They focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Johnston, IA
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AKC Marketing, a branding agency, was founded in 2007. They specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brașov, Romania
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Romanian Copywriter is a Brașov, Romania-based Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Translation and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Promodome Communications, an Advertising company, was established in 2000. The midsize team focuses on Advertising and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Mount Pleasant, SC
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WCBD-TV CountOn2Connects is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based media planning & buying company. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Box Advertising is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq and focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Wicked Bionic, an Advertising company, was established in 2015. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Singapore, Singapore
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Content Marketing company NewBase360 is in Singapore, Singapore. They specialize in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 1972.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsThe HOW Agency, a 5W Company provides social media strategy and content creation services, focusing on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Reviews highlight their effective social brand awareness and engagement strategies, resulting in significant increases in impressions and engagements. Clients appreciate their professional project management and responsiveness, though some suggest improvements in graphic design quality.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Comarca Marketing Advertising is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia and Orlando, Florida. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atibaia, Brazil
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Mokeka Advertising is an Advertising company. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Branding company Artistry Marketing & Communications Ltd. Is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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The Media Angel is a media planning & buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising, and the company is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales.
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Founded in 2014, pr2 - Communication Agency is a PR agency. In Sofia, Bulgaria, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49City of Industry, CA
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Hypewell is a media planning & buying agency. They are based in City of Industry, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Smithtown, NY
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SMM Advertising is a Smithtown, New York-based Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Small PR firm Primex Media Services, is located in Surat, India. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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The Bombay Digital Company, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2016. They offers Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Launched in 2009, Syntax Communications is a midsize PR company based in Karachi, Pakistan and Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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DAA Media + Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, offers Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy. The agency is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249El Segundo, CA
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Established in 2000, Liquid+Arcade is a Marketing Strategy company. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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M&C Saatchi Performance is an Advertising company. Their team is located in New York, New York and Beverly Hills, California. The company focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Digital Strategy company CloutBoost is headquartered in San Jose, California. Their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hackensack, NJ
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Direct Marketing company Focus USA was established in 1994. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Launched in 2017, MOONBASE - The Social-First Agency for Category-Leaders is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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F11 Agency, an Advertising company, provides Advertising and Digital Strategy. The company is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Wave Digital Media, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 2013. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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The AdMark Group, a small media planning & buying agency, is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, NJ
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Advertising company AVC Media Group was founded in 1999. Based in Woodbury, New Jersey, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New Fairfield, CT
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LBDigital is a media planning & buying agency. The firm is in New Fairfield, Connecticut. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Morgan Grey is a small Zagreb, Croatia-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Halocom is a small Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in Media Planning and Buying services, with a strong emphasis on managing performance creative across platforms like Meta and Google PPC. Clients commend the company for its impressive creativity, proactive project management, and substantial improvements in ad conversions and costs, with notable increases in new user growth and click-through rates. Social Fresh's leadership is particularly praised for being involved and attentive, consistently delivering the desired outcomes.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.9/40.017.2/20 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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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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33/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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27.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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