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 18 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. Garnering positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers commending their strategic execution and strong industry relationships, EXL Media excels in delivering impactful media solutions, as evidenced by significant client achievements like an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions.
$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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3GEN Digital Growth Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. They were established in 2020 and provide Conversion Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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Niche Film Farm is a Commercial Financing company located in Delhi, India. The team offers Commercial Financing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Chi Communication is a PR firm launched in 2008. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Media planning and buying agency STEDAXIS provides Media Planning & Buying and Commercial Property Management. They are headquartered in sydney, Australia.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Connected Media Group, a small Marketing Strategy company, is in Thirroul, Australia and Surry Hills, Australia. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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AdNode is a media planning and buying agency. They are based in New York, New York and have small team. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Branding company Make You Big Media Pvt Ld is located in Noida, India. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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In دبي, United Arab Emirates, Digital24 is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Digilien, a branding company, is located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Seonet Colombia is an Advertising company located in Bogotá, Colombia. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2005.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2020, TID Advertisr & Marketers LLP is a branding firm. Their team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Arena Marketing is a branding agency launched in 2014. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, Monet Marketing is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Single Origin Media is a web design company. They are based in Walnut Creek, California. Their team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mulloy Borland is a PR agency. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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In Hollywood, Florida, Sloane Media is a small Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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EFO Media, an Advertising company, is based in El Paso, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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GIS Consult is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is based in Beyoğlu , Türkiye. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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+49 Media is an Advertising company founded in 2019. The small team offers Advertising and Business Consulting.
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Nut Digital LLC is a small Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Advertising company Aalgi Group specializes in Advertising and Public Relations. They were established in 2020.
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Founded in 2021, CX Digital Agency is a media planning and buying company. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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See all 11 projectsBeyrMedia is a dynamic digital marketing and creative agency committed to helping brands excel in today's ever-changing digital landscape. We develop innovative marketing strategies that yield
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Adhang is an Advertising company launched in 2007. The small team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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WorkFlow Media, a pay per click agency, was launched in 2019. The company offers Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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See all 2 projectsAt Chapters Press Publishers, we go beyond printing pages we help you shape your legacy. With professional book publishing services, expert editing, striking design, and global distribution, we
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wien, Austria
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E2 Communications GmbH is a media planning and buying company. In Wien, Austria, their midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Union, NJ
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JL Media is a midsize media planning and buying company based in Union, New Jersey. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Shenzhen Shi, China
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RuiYing Media is a branding firm. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is located in Shenzhen Shi, China and Shenzhen Shi, China.
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DigitalJoy is a branding firm. They are located in Curitiba, Brazil. Their team provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Danvers, MA
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AdCorp is a midsize Marketing Strategy company established in 2016. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Go Viral Agency Marketing and Trading is a Direct Marketing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Product Marketing.
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Signal Broadcast Network, LLC is a midsize Advertising company located in San Diego, California and San Diego, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Droptop PR Agency is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Public Relations and is located in New York, New York.
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Sold Agency is a branding agency. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their midsize team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy. The agency was established in 2017.
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Get Opt-In Leads, a Sales Outsourcing company, is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They offer Sales Outsourcing and Advertising.
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Advertising company SBC Performance was established in 2020. The midsize team offers Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Kawanmu Design and Media Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. They are in Shah Alam, Malaysia, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2011, Lamark is a media planning and buying company. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and is midsize.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsFounded in 2009, CASHurDRIVE is one of the leading transit and OOH advertising agencies that is known nationwide for its impactful and innovative strategies. With our presence in metro cities like
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Good Apple is a PPC agency established in 2008. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Other Digital Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Ready Set is a Performance Marketing company. The San Francisco, California-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Performance Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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ODigMa Consultancy Solutions Limited is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is in Bengaluru, India, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dnipropetrovs'k, Ukraine
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Small Advertising company Anril, is in Dnipropetrovs'k, Ukraine. Their services include Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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GA Signs and Advertising is a small branding company in Bengaluru, India. The team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Advertising company Elisco's Creative Cafe was founded in 1978. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wallingford, England
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Alexander Advertising Int. Ltd, a Market Research company, is in Wallingford, England. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sevilla, Spain
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Eferson Projects S.L. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2013, the agency offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Gobox is an Advertising company established in 2010. The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.8/20 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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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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39.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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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$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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$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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