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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Media planning and buying company WinzeeDigital is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 1962, Public Communications Inc. Is a midsize Chicago, Illinois-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Newington Communications is a Digital Strategy company in London, England. They provide Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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The Buntin Group is an Advertising company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Indianapolis, Indiana, the firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Established in 1998, Copacino + Fujikado is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Branding, and is midsize.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Columbus, OH
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The Shipyard is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is located in Columbus, Ohio and Newport Beach, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marina del Rey, CA
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AUDIENCEX, an Advertising company, is in Marina del Rey, California and Dallas, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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All Response Media is a midsize Advertising company based in London, England and Leeds, England. Their services include Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Newtown, CT
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Mediassociates Inc., a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cedar Falls, IA
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AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising, an Advertising company, was founded in 1979. The company offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sandton, South Africa
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Terragon Group is a Digital Strategy company based in Sandton, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Principles Media is a Leeds, England-based media planning & buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Space Media Agency is an Advertising and media planning & buying company established in 2016. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Advans Media Communications is a small Zagreb, Croatia-based Digital Strategy and media planning & buying company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Established in 2007, Standpoint Media is a Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Accent Marketing Chicago is a small Digital Strategy and media planning & buying agency launched in 1997. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Hathaway Strategies is an Event Marketing and media planning & buying company. Established in 2009, the agency focuses on Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 1990, Capital City Media Ltd is a media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Brand-links is a media planning and buying agency. Established in 1998, the firm is headquartered in London, England. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Crosshair Media Placement - Marketing & Advertising, a small media planning & buying agency, is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Tango Media. Is a small -based media planning & buying agency and Direct Marketing company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing.
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Richard Sales Media is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy and is based in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Media planning & buying company Initiative was founded in 1975. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Branding and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Converze Media is a small Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying agency. They provide Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moorpark, CA
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Branding firm and media planning & buying company theAgency Advertising is based in Moorpark, California. They specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Based in Chicago, Illinois, Sandbox is a Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying agency. Established in 2008, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Advertising and media planning & buying company The New Media Firm was established in 2007. The firm provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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In Reno, Nevada, Davis Rounds Advertising & Marketing is a media planning & buying agency and PR company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wayland, MA
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Adgenuity Marketing Solutions Inc. Is a Wayland, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying agency. They provide Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Porterville, CA
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Advertus Media, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is located in Porterville, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Small media planning and buying agency Saving Grace Media Services, is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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N2 Advertising is an Advertising and media planning and buying company launched in 2014. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, MA
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The Gold Group, an Event Marketing and media planning and buying company, is headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts. Founded in 2000, the team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Braintree, MA
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Founded in 1999, Northstar Media Group is an Advertising and media planning & buying agency. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Little Rock, AR
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Small media planning & buying company and PR company The Design Group AR, is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maryland Heights, MO
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KD Direct is a media planning and buying company and Direct Marketing company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing and is headquartered in Maryland Heights,
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Small media planning and buying company CV Media, inc., is located in Connecticut. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, Ring2Media INC is an Advertising and media planning and buying company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, FuturesMedia is a small Advertising and media planning and buying company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Small media planning & buying agency Kazoo Marketing, is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandon, MS
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Dickson Advertising, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying agency founded in 1986. The agency provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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MaXXiMedia is a media planning & buying company. The team is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westminster, CA
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ProConnect Public Relations is a small media planning and buying company and PR company headquartered in Westminster, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Automotive Media Solutions, Inc. Is a small media planning & buying company and PR company located in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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The SolutionPR, a small media planning and buying agency and public relations company, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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Bullfrog Films Inc is an Event Marketing and media planning & buying agency. Their small team is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Appleton, WI
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Number One Marketing is a media planning and buying agency and video production agency located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mobile, AL
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Strategy Public Relations is a small media planning and buying company and PR firm headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davenport, IA
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L & L Marketing, Inc is a small Davenport, Iowa-based branding firm and media planning and buying company. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Auximiti is a Marketing Strategy and media planning and buying agency. They are headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and have small team. They offer Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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36/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.1/40.016.8/20 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+$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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$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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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 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+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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$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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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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 / hr10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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34.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
