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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Video production agency Black Math is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Advertising company Holland Mark is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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DNA Seattle is an Advertising company. The small Seattle, Washington-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The firm was founded in 1998.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Hunt Adkins is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1991. The agency is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Modern Climate, a branding agency, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Advertising company FiveFifty was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Digital Willow Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in London, England and have small team. They provide Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Advertising company WAX | Healthcare Marketing is based in Miami, Florida. Established in 1987, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Point To Point is a Marketing Strategy company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Rosemont Media is an Advertising company. They are located in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Maroon PR is a graphic design company. Their small team is based in Columbia, Maryland. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Firehouse is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The agency focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Munster, Australia
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Dilate Digital is a branding agency. The Munster, Australia-based team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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Insight Marketing Design is an Advertising company. Founded in 2003, the company offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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Based in Ludhiana, India, Pitamaas A Creative Agency is a public relations company. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pyrmont, Australia
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The Dubs is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is based in London, England and Pyrmont, Australia.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Forest Row, England
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Marketing Strategy company Empower Agency is located in Forest Row, England. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Based in Madrid, Spain and Frielas, Portugal, 121PR is a small PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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See all 1 projectsLievant is a web development company with expertise in Shopify, Magento, Laravel, and PHP. However, reviews indicate a significant lack of competence, with 100% of feedback highlighting project failure, misrepresentation of skills, and unethical practices. The company was criticized for poor project management and lack of technical capability throughout.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Simplicity Media is a media planning & buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were established in 2019.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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Rockit Science Agency is an Advertising company. They were established in 2002 and provide Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Advertising company Ayni Brigade is based in New York, New York. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Located in Dover, Delaware, Signalytics is a Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Flint PR is a branding company. They are based in London, England and New Delhi , India and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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Agence Rinaldi, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Commerce House, a branding agency, is based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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LONDON Advertising is a London, England-based Advertising company. Launched in 2008, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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WHITE Communications GmbH is an Advertising company launched in 1991. The company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Established in 1917, Stevens Advertising is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Pollinate is an Advertising company. The small Portland, Oregon-based team provides Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Advertising company FabCom is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Commit Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Chandler, Arizona and specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was established in 1997.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Advanced Marketing Strategies is an Advertising company. Established in 1987, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Tipping Point Communications, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Buffalo, New York and Rochester, New York. The team offers Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Founded in 1988, Kruskopf & Company (KC) is a branding firm. The agency provides Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Industrial Strength Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Randburg, South Africa
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Adclick Africa is a Digital Strategy company. The small Randburg, South Africa-based team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. The firm was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Launched in 1987, The Communications Group is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fayetteville, WV
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Digital Relativity is a graphic design company. Based in Fayetteville, West Virginia, their team specializes in Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MA
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Market Mentors, LLC, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Event Marketing. They were established in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kitchener, Canada
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User experience agency Him & Her Inc. Was established in 2013. The company focuses on UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, NH
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Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, EVR Advertising is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Kirvin Doak is a PR company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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Platypus Advertising + Design is a small graphic design agency launched in 1987. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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NYBA Media GmbH is a small media planning & buying agency headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Strategic Marketing - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is an Advertising company. Established in 1992, the team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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BoxesMe is a Market Research company founded in 2010. The team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Gravitational Marketing is an Advertising company. They are located in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nerokouros, Greece
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Founded in 2015, Indigo View Productions is a small Advertising company in Nerokouros, Greece. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasig, Philippines
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PR agency NGP Integrated Marketing Communications Inc. Was established in 1997. The small team provides Public Relations 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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$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
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