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 17 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm that excels in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach and effective project management. Clients consistently commend their expertise in media audience segmentation and their ability to secure excellent advertising deals, resulting in significant business growth.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Thematic Channels, a small media planning and buying company, is located in București, Romania. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockaway, NJ
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IScrap App, Inc, a media planning & buying company, was launched in 2011. The agency offers Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249McLean, VA
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Cortina Productions, a media planning and buying agency and video production company, was established in 1999. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmette, IL
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Media Help!, LLC is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Wilmette, Illinois, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little River, SC
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Andrulonis Media is a media planning and buying company. They are headquartered in Little River, South Carolina. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Winston-Salem, NC
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Midsize Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying agency Nationwide Marketing Group, is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Established in 2020, Aequalitas Media is a media planning and buying agency. The small team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Prairie, TX
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LMG MEDIA is a media planning and buying company established in 2018. Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scotch Plains, NJ
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Media planning and buying agency Mona Terrell & Associates is based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Michon Boston Group Ltd is a media planning & buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2010. The company is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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K Strategies Group, a media planning and buying company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Brown Paper Bag Media is a media planning and buying company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stuttgart, Germany
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Located in Stuttgart, Germany and Berlin, Germany, DIEMEDIAFABRIK is a Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Big Village is a midsize Advertising company in New York, New York and Beverly Hills, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgefield, CT
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Definition3 Media, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2017. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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Bullseye Strategy, a media planning and buying company, was established in 2009. The firm focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.8/20 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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$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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$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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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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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