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 17 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm that excels in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach and effective project management. Clients consistently commend their expertise in media audience segmentation and their ability to secure excellent advertising deals, resulting in significant business growth.
$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bathurst, Australia
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Founded in 2015, Ribbon Gang is a video production agency. Their team focuses on Video Production and Web Development.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Akron, OH
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AfterMath (formerly Hitchcock Fleming & Associates) is an Advertising company established in 1940. The small team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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BigT Media agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Founded in 2022, SCOP3 Group is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2015, Publisigns Miami is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Pedicel Marketing Agency is a branding firm. The Lagos, Nigeria-based company was launched in 2021. Their team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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Joinative, an Advertising company, is located in Berlin, Germany. They focus on Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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Based in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, Samsul Netvertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, Egypt
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Small Content Marketing company Bonobos AD Agency, is based in Alexandria, Egypt. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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3thirds Inc is a small Advertising company. Founded in 1996, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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ICOSA MEDIA is a video production company founded in 2008. The team provides Video Production and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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River City Consulting is a Richmond, Virginia-based branding agency. Founded in 2001, the team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Located in Toronto, Canada, Ramp is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marion, IA
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Located in Marion, Iowa, Flanker Media is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Jules Family Vision, a Direct Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The team offers Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Kennesaw, Georgia, GoEpps is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kochi, India
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DigitalwithSree is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the agency is located in Kochi, India. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Taipei, Taiwan
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In Taipei, Taiwan, GlobalPR Agency is a small PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mount Vernon, VA
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Course1 is a small branding agency headquartered in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2008, Vert is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Storm Communications, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 1994. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Glenside, Pennsylvania, JPL is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Addison, TX
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HCK2 Partners is a graphic design agency founded in 1998. The team provides Graphic Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Southington, CT
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Rebel Interactive Group is an Advertising company. They were established in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richmond, VA
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Elevation is a midsize Richmond, Virginia-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lancaster, NY
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FARM is a midsize Advertising company based in Lancaster, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Advertising company BizzClick is in Miami, Florida. They provide Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Doral, FL
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Midsize branding company MarketLogic, is headquartered in Doral, Florida. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Shams is a Corporate Training & Coaching company founded in 2017. The firm specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and Audio Production, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brugge, Belgium
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D'M&S is a midsize branding firm. Founded in 1984, the team offers Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2008, 3DEX is a cloud consulting & SI company. The agency specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Zainexx Tech Services is a midsize Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2012.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Miami, FL
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Midsize Advertising company Crispin Porter + Bogusky, is based in Miami, Florida and Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999London, England
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Design Bridge is a branding firm launched in 1986. Their team provides Branding and Logo.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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Located in Boston, Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California, MullenLowe U.S. Is a midsize public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Hearts & Science is a media planning & buying company established in 2016. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Southfield, MI
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HelloWorld is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Southfield, Michigan and Seattle, Washington, the agency was founded in 1999. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Rīga, Latvia
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Established in 1995, Action Global Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Budapest, Hungary
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BPN Worldwide is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and is in Budapest, Hungary and Chile.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Nairobi, Kenya
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Oceans Digital Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and have midsize team. Their services include Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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AbelsonTaylor is a Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Moncton, Canada
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Located in Moncton, Canada, Marketing Communications is a midsize branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Founded in 1934, TM Advertising is a branding firm. Based in Dallas, Texas, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Shanghai, China
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Direct Marketing company DotC United Group is located in Shanghai, China and Beijing, China. Their services include Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Icreatives is an user experience agency launched in 1985. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Birmingham, AL
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Martin Advertising is an Advertising company. They are in Birmingham, Alabama and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Gurugram, India
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Dentsu Webchutney, an Advertising company, was founded in 1999. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and London, England, Twofour Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Zimmerman Advertising is an Advertising company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Dallas, Texas. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Founded in 1998, MullenLowe Profero, a midsize Advertising company, is located in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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37.7/40.018.2/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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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