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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Figallo Agency is a Ciudad de México, Mexico-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2016, Social Media Torch is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Willoughby, Australia
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Best Media Rates is a small Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Dzhura Production is a video production company. Their team is headquartered in L'viv, Ukraine. The company offers Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Founded in 2019, Graphhene Hotels & Resort is a branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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MC Squared, an Advertising company, was established in 1992. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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Havas Edge, a midsize Broadcast Video company, is based in Carlsbad, California and Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Broadcast Video and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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They.pl is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Warszawa, Poland. The firm provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Pulsar is an Advertising company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. Launched in 1992, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Pinnacle Advertising was founded in 1999. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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RPM Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1994. The company is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Baton Rouge, LA
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Launched in 1981, Romph & Pou Agency is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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Midsize media planning & buying company MCS Fulfilment, is located in Etten Leur, Netherlands. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Shelton, CT
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BMG360 is a media planning & buying company. The agency is in Shelton, Connecticut. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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GDT Agency is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2021. The agency is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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11-11av Events is a small Event Marketing company established in 2009. Their team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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See all 1 projectsDellyna Limited offers Media Planning and Buying services, focusing on generating leads through targeted advertising campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google. Reviews highlight their effective communication, timely delivery, and alignment with client values, contributing to successful lead generation and client satisfaction. Their ability to simplify complex processes and deliver superior results is consistently praised.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Brand Catalyser is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Located in London, England, MECHANYSM is a media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Salvador, El Salvador
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Saturno Creativo is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chippendale, Australia
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See all 2 projectsMead Media offers video production services focusing on promotional and advertisement videos. Client reviews highlight their professionalism, affordability, and effective communication. Across multiple projects, Mead Media has demonstrated an ability to significantly enhance social media engagement and brand awareness, with clients praising the team's hands-on approach and creative output.
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See all 1 projectsDagwood Advertising LLC offers strategic brand perception management, both online and through traditional media, and spacial branding services. Clients commend the company for its attentiveness, creativity, and initiative. Reviews highlight the seamless engagement process, timely delivery, and positive outcomes such as enhanced brand perception and more welcoming customer spaces.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Count. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Gurugram, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kolkata, India
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MediaX Agency, a PR firm, is based in Kolkata, India. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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See all 5 projectsSNK Creation offers services in web development, SEO, content creation, digital marketing, and social media management. Reviews highlight their professionalism, punctuality, and innovative ideas, with clients praising their strong communication, timely delivery, and positive impact on online visibility and sales. Overall, SNK Creation is well-regarded for their experienced team and project management skills.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Gordley Group, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Tucson, Arizona. Launched in 1991, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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G2M Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2017. In دبي, United Arab Emirates and Pune, India, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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MAS Comunicacion is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2000, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nashik, India
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Advertising company Giri Media Services Private Limited was founded in 2008. Headquartered in Nashik, India, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Monarch Marketing Group, LLC, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 1997. The team provides Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Ascension Strategy is a data analytics company. Their team is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Warwick, RI
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KSA Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The Warwick, Rhode Island-based team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Maidstone, England
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Clickwork7 is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. The team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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City Events Co., an Advertising company, is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Linx Digital is a media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Fish Eye Group is a small media planning and buying company founded in 2009. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Vision Lab Digital Performance Marketing Agency is a small Beyoğlu, Türkiye-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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The Infinite Agency, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and New York, New York. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 1999, JRM Advertising, Inc. Patient Recruitment Specialists is a media planning and buying agency. In Miami, Florida, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Marketing Strategy company A Digital Touch Marketing is located in Melbourne, Australia. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Katowice, Poland
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In Katowice, Poland, based.marketing is a small media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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Identiwitty is a video production agency launched in 2023. Their team provides Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Tree Service Lead Machine Inc is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Magna is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Media planning & buying company VMLY&R was launched in 1923. Located in New York, New York and , the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Taguig, Philippines
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Launched in 2008, AdSpark Inc., a midsize Advertising company, is located in Taguig, Philippines. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seoul, South Korea
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Yello Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Seoul, South Korea. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seosan-si, South Korea
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TBWA Korea is an Advertising company. The Seosan-si, South Korea-based firm was established in 1970. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Mapo-gu, South Korea
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Isentia, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 1982. In Mapo-gu, South Korea, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Singapore, Singapore
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Havas Asia Pacific is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2005. The agency is located in Singapore, Singapore.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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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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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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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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$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
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other
