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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Talon Outdoor is an Advertising company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2007. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Media planning and buying agency Arenas Entertainment provides Media Planning & Buying and Market Research. They are located in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Torrance, CA
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Walker Advertising is a media planning & buying agency. The midsize Torrance, California-based team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Call Center Services. The firm was established in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Advertising company Ackerman McQueen is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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You Agency is a media planning and buying company. Headquartered in , their midsize team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding. The agency was established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Media planning & buying agency Pyramedia is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Video Production and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Market Express Limited is a large Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Launched in 1989, Horizon Media is an AR/VR development company. The team focuses on AR/VR development and Marketing Strategy and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1992, Nova Marketing is a midsize media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Advertising company Mediagistic is in Tampa, Florida. They provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Simons Island, GA
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Established in 2005, Conquer, a midsize media planning & buying company, is located in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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DWA Media is a media planning & buying agency. Their midsize team is based in San Francisco, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Digital Strategy company FOO Company was established in 1900. In Shithole, French Guiana, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Caracas, Venezuela
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ARS Publicidad is an Advertising company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Caracas, Venezuela and Miami, Florida. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$250,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Launched in 2018, Smm YtViews, a midsize Advertising company, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minnetonka, MN
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Media planning & buying agency Mediaspace Solutions is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota and New York, New York. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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Agora SA is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Seagull Advertising is a Pune, India-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Waltham, MA
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Boathouse is an Advertising company. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based firm provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, Egypt
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Launched in 2016, 0Point.2 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. In Alexandria, Egypt, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Headquartered in Gurgaon, India and Bengaluru, India, Digidarts is a media planning and buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2014.
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Media Systems is a PR agency. Their midsize team of employees is based in Yerevan, Armenia. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Blackwell Ventures LTD, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2022. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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See all 1 projectsElite Wiki Creators is a company that offers Wikipedia page creation services. However, based on the provided review, 0% of the feedback was positive, as they failed to deliver any successful outcomes. All submissions were rejected by Wikipedia, highlighting issues with unreliable sources, poor communication, and unmet guarantees.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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C2C Media is an Advertising company established in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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MCS Advertising is a media planning & buying company. Established in 1989, the agency is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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SearchBox, LLC, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Vancouver, Canada
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Stanford & Turner Marketing Group is a media planning & buying agency. The firm is located in North Vancouver, Canada. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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MSSmedia: Media Experts is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2003 and offer Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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The Point Group is a PR firm. Established in 1995, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancer
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The Revenue Ronin is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2009.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Cloud9media is a media planning & buying company. Based in London, England, their small team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing. The agency was founded in 2008.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Agia Paraskevi, Greece
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Advertising company DOPE Studio is in Agia Paraskevi, Greece and Athina, Greece. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Based in New Delhi, India, Sociowash is a media planning & buying company. Established in 2015, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Shanghai, China
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Eastidea Integrated Solutions is an Advertising company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The One Stop Marketing LTD is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in London, England. Their team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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Stirista is an Advertising company. In San Antonio, Texas, the agency was established in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Glass House PR is a public relations firm. The agency is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Established in 2013, SoCheers Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is an Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kraków, Poland
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Advertising company Ancymony provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They are located in Kraków, Poland and Katowice, Poland.
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Billiontags creations private limited is a branding company. The agency is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Launched in 2017, Spotlight Communications and Marketing Ltd is a small Advertising company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Established in 2014, Decibel Media is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
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Concept Media -, an Advertising company, specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy. The company is based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Limassol, Cyprus
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Founded in 2017, Mobiblade is a media planning and buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Graphic design company Camden Agency was launched in 2006. The small team provides Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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In Bengaluru, India, Clevertize is a media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Advida is a small media planning and buying agency launched in 2010. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Advertising company Bridge Insights & Media was founded in 2014. The team provides Advertising and Market Research and is in Austin, Texas.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Garden City, NY
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The Moonlighters is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Garden City, New York. 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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$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
55% Media Planning & Buying45% Other -
$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
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$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
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$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
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$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
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$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
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$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
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other -
$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
