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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dothan, AL
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See all 1 projectsSMB Services offers website development, web design, and web application services. The overall feedback from reviews on Clutch.co highlights their collaborative approach and timely delivery, with clients appreciating their high ratings and effective virtual communication. The company received high praise for meeting project goals and delivering measurable outcomes.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Helsinki, Finland
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Digiteam Oy is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and the company is based in Helsinki, Finland.
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The Brand Hut is a small media planning & buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2023.
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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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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Oakland, CA
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Content Marketing company Park & Battery was launched in 2021. The team offers Content Marketing and Advertising and is headquartered in Oakland, California.
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Fat Earth, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2019. In New York, New York, the team provides Digital Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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Blue Box Media is a media planning and buying company. Founded in 2005, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. The company is in Brendale, Australia.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Laguna Beach, CA
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Adalystic Marketing is a PPC agency. Their team is based in Laguna Beach, California. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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Red Ribbon Communications, a branding firm, was established in 2004. The firm focuses on Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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In Frome, England, Syncsmith is an Audio Production company. Their services include Audio Production and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, Digilu is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Aura Comunicación is a branding firm. The firm is located in Guadalajara, Mexico. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Branding firm nuclients.net is located in San Francisco, California. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Bannstudio Agency is a branding company. Their small team is based in Gwalior, India and Indore, India. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Herzliya, Israel
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UX design agency QUAM is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel. They provide UX/UI Design and Branding and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Software development firm Amplify media technologies is located in Austin, Texas. They provide Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairfield, CT
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See all 1 projectsLux Media Solutions specializes in digital marketing services, including SEO, email marketing, Facebook Ads, and Google Ads. The reviews highlight the company's personalized approach, thorough discovery process, and effective strategy implementation. Clients praise the flexible and efficient workflow, as well as the expertise and consistency in refining marketing strategies.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMontréal, Canada
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WebPros Google Ads Marketing Agency is a Montréal, Canada-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Best Digital and PR Agency in Dubai, a public relations company, was founded in 2020. They focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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PowerPhrase is a small Santa Ana, California-based Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nagpur, India
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Media planning & buying agency TalkTech is headquartered in Nagpur, India and Greater Noida West, India. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Commercial Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9York, ME
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Ephemeris is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in York, Maine. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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See all 2 projectsDesign Nox is a web design company noted for its focus on sales rather than client satisfaction, according to a review highlighting several issues. The review indicates a negative experience, with unmet promises, miscommunication, and aggressive upselling, ultimately leading to a dysfunctional website. Approximately 100% of the feedback from this review was negative, emphasizing poor project management and lack of professionalism.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Antwerpen, Belgium
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Kill Your Darlings is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2021. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations and is headquartered in Antwerpen, Belgium.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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LIQUID Brand Strategy and Communications is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy, and the company is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand and Yangon, Myanmar.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Great Neck, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hengelo, Netherlands
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See all 1 projectsThreems Agency offers brand development, web development, and digital marketing services. Their clients commend them for their professionalism, creativity, and deep understanding of business needs, establishing a strong partnership rather than merely a service provider. Despite some timeline adjustments due to project complexity, the high quality of their work and the positive impact on client businesses are consistently highlighted in reviews.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Aquila East Africa is a Nairobi, Kenya-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Small Advertising company Decode Advertising Agency, is in Chandigarh, India. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Skillphase, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2020. The firm focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kottakkal, India
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Redmedia Advertising is a branding company located in Kottakkal, India. Established in 2009, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Whiteelphanttech is an Advertising company. The Indore, India-based team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Launched in 2018, Charts+Darts is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Long Beach, California.
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E-volution International, an Advertising company, is located in Accra, Ghana. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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Beige Agency, an Advertising company, was founded in 2021. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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WG Communications Group is a media planning & buying agency launched in 2000. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Founded in 2007, Creature Communication is a branding agency. The company offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Zürich, Switzerland
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Founded in 2016, OMGroup GmbH, a small media planning and buying agency, is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Singularity Advertising Agency is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying and are based in.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Acture Media, a branding company, was established in 2019. They offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Mustard is a branding company. Their small team of employees is located in Manchester, England and London, England. Their team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Pi Relations is an Advertising company. They were established in 2010, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Proxim Agency is a Santa Monica, California-based branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ramallah, Palestine
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Established in 1992, AlArabi Creative Solutions is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations and is located in Ramallah, Palestine, State of and Cairo, Egypt.
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Media planning and buying agency AdHook Media is in Delhi, India. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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Synerbridges Ltd, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 2023. In London, England, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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DMA AGENCY is a branding agency in Cairo, Egypt. They specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Lens creation is an Advertising company. Located in Bungalow, Australia, the firm was founded in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Daamah digital solutions is a branding company launched in 2018. The agency offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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YoCreate is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Lemesos, Cyprus and provides Advertising and Market Research. The agency was founded in 2019.
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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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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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$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
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$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
