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 16 projectsEXL Media is a media planning and buying agency known for its strategic expertise and strong relationships with media companies. The firm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their professionalism, excellent project management, and ability to optimize advertising strategies, as evidenced by a 311% increase in website sessions for one client. Their dedication to understanding client goals makes them a trusted partner.
$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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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RankSoldier International Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency located in Delhi, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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In Lagos, Nigeria, Customer Passion Point Limited is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Ackrolix Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Is a public relations firm. Founded in 2008, the company is in Gurugram, India. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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Adomantra Digital India Pvt Ltd is an Advertising company. Launched in 2012, the company is in Delhi, India. Their team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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DEX Ventures is an Event Management company. They provide Event Management and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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BeContent is a small Amman, Jordan-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Small video production company mindnapped GmbH, is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The team provides Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Test Ads is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Market Research and were established in 2023. The company is located in Montréal, Canada.
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White And Black is a branding firm. Their small team is in Tiruchirappalli, India. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Smartstrategy is a small media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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MHW PR, a PR company, is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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RP3 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Rain43 is an Advertising company. The Toronto, Canada-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 1999, Rooster PR is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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AC&M Group is a Market Research company. They offer Market Research and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2004. The agency is in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Ib3 Limited, a web development company, was founded in 1999. Headquartered in Tonbridge, England, the team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paulerspury, England
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Emailcenter is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Paulerspury, England. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Deep Fried Advertising is a branding agency. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whistler, Canada
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Origin Outside is an Advertising company. Their team is in Whistler, Canada and Montréal, Canada and specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Amber Integrated is a PR company. Established in 2020, their team offers Public Relations and Market Research.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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In Houston, Texas, UART AGENCY is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsThe fusion of skilled creative professionals gave birth to Brand & Visual. From concept to execution, we offer comprehensive brand marketing solutions. We’re a team of 35+ creative
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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In Stockholm, Sweden, Peregrine AB is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hackney, London, England
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Opticomm Media is a branding firm. Their team is located in Hackney, London, England and offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2016, Silicon Drive is a small Los Angeles, California-based branding agency. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Indigo Media, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 2015. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Hesa Africa is a PR firm. Their small team of employees is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Their team provides Public Relations and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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PPC agency Intername Media Ltd was established in 2012. The firm offers Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2020, Hyper Digital Partners is a media planning & buying agency. Based in Miami, Florida, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Based in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Icebreaker Concept Limited is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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COMMSX is a small PR firm. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Adrenalin Advertising Pty Ltd, an Advertising company, was founded in 2011. Headquartered in Abbotsford, Australia, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Dhaka Advertising Outdoor Advertising Agency in Bangladesh is a small Advertising company established in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raniganj, India
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Based in Raniganj, India, News Coverage is a small Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Avinya Infotech Private Limited is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the company is headquartered in Namakkal, India.
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Dennis PR Group, LLC. Is a PR company. Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, the agency was launched in 1999. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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In Middletown, Delaware, Photo Edit Ideas is a small branding agency. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Getfused is a small branding agency launched in 1996. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fitzrovia, England
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The Bank Agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 1992, the agency is located in Fitzrovia, England. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stuttgart, Germany
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Advertising company 0711 Digital GmbH was established in 2012. Located in Stuttgart, Germany, the team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Branding company Rank Media Agency was founded in 2012. The small team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Haberman, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 1994. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2001, birdsong gregory is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mammoth Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2005. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founded in 1936, HDMZ is a small Chicago, Illinois-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Media Venue is a Direct Marketing company. Founded in 1994, the firm focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Imaginal Marketing Group, a PPC agency, was launched in 2005. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Ubrik Media is a small Content Marketing company launched in 2009. Their services include Content Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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CoinPoint is a Marketing Strategy company. The Bulgaria-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boise, ID
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Advertising company 116 & West specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design. They were founded in 1953.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.9/40.017.2/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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33/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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27.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$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 / 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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$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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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+$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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$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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30.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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