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+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Osaka, Japan
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Public relations company AALTO INTERNATIONAL was launched in 2014. The small team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Book My Ad is an Advertising company. Located in Noida, India, their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Nexpulse7 is an Advertising company headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roma, Italy
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EditStudio. Is a Generative AI company. Established in 2017, the team offers Generative AI and Media Planning & Buying. The company is in Roma, Italy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerThessaloniki, Greece
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Alma Digital Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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10Times is an Email Marketing company. The company is located in New York, New York and Noida, India. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Substance Communication, a midsize Advertising company, is based in New Delhi, India. Their services include Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Advertising company TrendWaltz is located in New York, New York. Established in 2018, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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+$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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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hanoi, Vietnam
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PanaMotion VFX Studio is a Logo company. They provide Logo and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2009. The company is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Temara, Morocco
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Media Crowd is a Temara, Morocco-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2019.
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Small Content Marketing company Adam Smith MEDIA | Social Media Marketing & Management Agency, is in Frisco, Texas. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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Red Comma Media Inc. Is a Market Research company. They are based in Madison, Wisconsin, and their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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BrandVestorz is a branding firm. They are based in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Direct Marketing.
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Nectar is an Ecommerce Marketing company established in 2018. Their team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Köping, Sweden
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ML Webbyrå AB is an Advertising company in Köping, Sweden. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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SW Marketing and Consulting is a branding company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2013.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Round Rock, TX
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See all 1 projectsTexas Business Analytics provides comprehensive services including competitor analysis, keyword research, and search engine optimization. Overall feedback highlights their professionalism, effective use of premium tools, and successful outcomes such as improved search rankings. Clients appreciate their realistic proposals and data-driven approach, contributing to timely and impactful deliverables.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Akron, OH
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Gemini Media Group is an Akron, Ohio-based Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Marksol is a Digital Strategy company in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsPimentone Media offers comprehensive digital solutions, including web design and digital business development. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, responsiveness, and high-quality, functional deliverables. Clients appreciate Pimentone Media's ability to enhance online visibility and provide robust support. Overall, their expertise and customer service are frequently praised.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Established in 2014, Mediallainz Marketing & Digital Media Solutions LLP is a pay per click company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Castle Bytham, England
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Small branding firm Dupree International, is located in Castle Bytham, England. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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STEP1 Advertising is a media planning and buying company. The midsize Singapore, Singapore-based team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2016.
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ABC World Media is a Noida, India-based public relations agency. Launched in 2011, the team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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In Hughesdale, Australia, KLE Digital is a Fractional CMO Services company. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Fractional CMO Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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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
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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
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