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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Front Door PR is a public relations firm. They focus on Public Relations and Fractional CMO Services and were established in 2011. The agency is located in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Cruzon Studios is a branding firm in Noida, India. They focus on Branding and Direct Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2023, Paaru Studio-Media is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Video Production, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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In Helsinki, Finland, Wavemaker Finland is a small Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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MBT Marketing is a branding company founded in 2001. The small team offers Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Media, PA
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Established in 1987, Shamilan Creative is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Camp is a media planning & buying company. Based in Austin, Texas, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milford Charter Township, MI
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TMV Group is an Advertising company. The small Milford Charter Township, Michigan-based team offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrisburg, PA
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Established in 1989, Target Media USA is a media planning & buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Bend, IN
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Branding company Monkeyhouse Marketing & Design is located in South Bend, Indiana. They provide Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2005.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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BENAMOR is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gilbert, AZ
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Reed Hill is an Advertising company. In Gilbert, Arizona and , the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brentwood, TN
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Founded in 2018, McNeely Brockman Public Relations is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, the team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Go West Creative Group is a branding company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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Based in Ludhiana, India, Pitamaas A Creative Agency is a public relations company. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Founded in 2008, Citizen Advertising is an Advertising company. The agency offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Forté Advertising is a media planning & buying agency founded in 2006. The company offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Odessa, TX
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Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation is a graphic design agency. The Odessa, Texas-based team specializes in Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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See all 1 projectsTeleos Marketing is a digital marketing firm specializing in brand development, social media management, and marketing collateral creation. While 100% of reviewers acknowledge their strong project management skills and accountability, 100% also express concerns about their lack of strategic initiative and creativity, highlighting a need for clients to provide clear direction to capitalize on their execution capabilities.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Northbrook, IL
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Blue Chip Marketing is a web design company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Established in 1982, the team offers Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Gozoop is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2008, the agency is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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KPI Media is a pay per click agency. Their team is located in Singapore, Singapore. The company provides Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Taipei, Taiwan
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CreatorDB is a midsize Advertising company based in Taipei, Taiwan. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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PromoTraffic is a branding agency based in Kraków, Poland. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Savasaachi Marketing Agency was established in 2014. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying, and is midsize.
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Roicket Agency, a Business Consulting company, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They specialize in Business Consulting and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tal-Pietà, Malta
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Established in 2010, Rock Productions Malta is a video production company. Based in Tal-Pietà, Malta, the team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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See all 1 projectsFrom offline to all things digital, our aim is to maximise your marketing using the Multiplier effect! That is when you multiply a combination of data, ideas and passionate people you get BIG
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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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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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Established in 2015, Publisigns Miami is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Branding Records Italy is a branding company founded in 2017. Based in Milano, Italy, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Thanyaburi, Thailand
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TMA Services Ltd. Is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Founded in 2017, EXA FUTURES S.R.L. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Milano, Italy. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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Summit Chase is a Bethesda, Maryland-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Darlinghurst, Australia
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Advertising company AFFINITY focuses on Advertising and Branding. They are headquartered in Darlinghurst, Australia.
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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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100Solutions is a small Advertising company in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Midsize Advertising company MMI Agency, is located in Houston, Texas and London , England. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Founded in 1962, SKAR is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Graphic Design, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsGTECH Information Technology is a Dubai-based digital agency specializing in SEO, web design, web development, e-commerce, mobile app development and digital marketing. The company builds websites,
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Single Origin Media is a web design company. They are based in Walnut Creek, California. Their team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mulloy Borland is a PR agency. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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In Hollywood, Florida, Sloane Media is a small Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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EFO Media, an Advertising company, is based in El Paso, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$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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$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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