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+Undisclosed50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Media planning & buying agency Innity was founded in 1999. The firm provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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MASSIVEMEDIA, an Advertising company, is located in New York, New York and Birmingham, Alabama. They focus on Advertising and Other Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Advertising company SuperFaction focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were founded in 2014.
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Based in Topeka, Kansas, Phoenix Marketing Group is a media planning and buying agency. Established in 2021, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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River Stone Marketing Solutions, an Advertising company, provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is in Ahmedabad, India.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsGreen Dots is a strategic Web3 marketing advisory focused on distribution architecture. Over the past few years, the dynamics of Web3 marketing have changed fundamentally. The traditional model —
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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HOLY is an Advertising company in Stockholm, Sweden. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stuttgart, Germany
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Media planning & buying company GLAD TO BE (former drtv.agency GmbH) specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Performance Marketing. They are based in Stuttgart, Germany and Berlin, Germany.
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Spoorthi Ads is an Advertising company. The Bengaluru, India-based company was launched in 2001. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Quantum Infinity Co Ltd, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2015. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Richmond Hill, Canada
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ABC Marketing Solutions is a media planning & buying company. They are located in Richmond Hill, Canada, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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The SocialSect is a media planning & buying company launched in 2018. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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Quest MSO is a media planning & buying company and Event Management company. The company is based in San Francisco, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Event Management.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249
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Connect Network Inc. Is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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DigitalLAB of UWe is a small media planning & buying company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San José, Costa Rica
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Graphic design company HWP provides Graphic Design and Digital Strategy. They are headquartered in San José, Costa Rica.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saltney, England
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Orientation Marketing is a media planning and buying company. Their small team is based in Saltney, England and Toronto, Canada. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southampton, England
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Advertising company Trade House Media is headquartered in Southampton, England. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Escondido, CA
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Pacific Ergonomics is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Escondido, California, the firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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EveryOne., a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg and Minato City, Japan. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Captura Group, an Advertising company, was established in 2001. The company specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Media Plus+, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 1983. The agency provides Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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Thumbvista, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pathumwan, Thailand
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Vero is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Pathumwan, Thailand and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Providence, RI
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The Mega Agency, an Advertising company, was founded in 2019. The firm focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Branding company Rokkan is headquartered in New York, New York and Santa Monica, California. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Eleven Inc. Is a San Francisco, California-based Advertising company. Founded in 1999, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Headquartered in London, England and Manchester, England, Lexington Communications is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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BrandComm Asia is a small public relations company in Makati, Philippines. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Morton Grove, IL
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Launched in 1992, Celtic Chicago is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Altamonte Springs, FL
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NG Production Films is a video production company. They are located in Altamonte Springs, Florida and have small team. They focus on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Swank PR/Publishing is a PR agency. The Chicago, Illinois-based firm was launched in 2006. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
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Apollo Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2022, the company is based in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Halasuru, India
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See all 1 projectsQMP Global offers brand management services, including brand strategy and visual identity, with a strong focus on creativity and expertise. Overall feedback highlights their collaborative, forward-thinking, and client-centric approach, making them a valuable partner for businesses aiming to make a significant impact in the digital space. The agency's ability to deliver on time and effectively capture and amplify a brand's personality is highly praised.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London , England
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Pulse, a media planning and buying company, was established in 2013. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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ARM Direct Ltd is a media planning & buying agency. Based in London, England, their small team offers Media Planning & Buying and Video Production. The company was launched in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Based in Dublin, Ireland, Starcom is a media planning & buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrisburg, PA
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Target Media USA is a Market Research and media planning & buying agency. Their team is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The company offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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M4 Agency Group is a Miami, Florida-based media planning and buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying agency West End Marketing + Media is in Austin, Texas. They offer Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Small Market Research and media planning and buying company Morgan & Co, is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrensville Heights, OH
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Cyrid Media is a media planning & buying agency and video production agency. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Video Production and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying agency Lewis Media Partners was established in 1998. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warwick, RI
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Primedia National Media Buying, a Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying agency, is located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 1985, MMSI is a small Warwick, Rhode Island-based Advertising and media planning & buying company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Small Digital Strategy and media planning and buying agency The Tower Digital Agency, is based in New York, New York. The team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southbury, CT
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Black Diamond Media is a small media planning and buying company and Direct Marketing company in Southbury, Connecticut. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Mitchell, KY
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Established in 1965, Zalla Companies is a Commercial Development and media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Commercial Development and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Axiom Strategies is a small Kansas City, Missouri-based media planning and buying agency and Direct Marketing company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guilford, CT
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Gaskell Media Management is a small Guilford, Connecticut-based Advertising and media planning and buying agency. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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28/40.016.8/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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27.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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31.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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38.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.2/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other
