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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DMW Direct is a PPC agency. They are headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have small team. They focus on Pay Per Click and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Content Marketing company Write2market, Inc. Is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Trueline Solution - Digital Marketing Company is a software development company. They are based in Surat, India and. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Madison, WI
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6AM Marketing is an Advertising company. They were established in 2004, and their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Murray Paterson Marketing Group Inc., a Digital Strategy company, is based in Vancouver, Canada and Toronto, Canada. Established in 2011, the team offers Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Debby Group is a PR agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy, and the company is in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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ColdSpark is an Advertising company. Founded in 2011, the team offers Advertising and Direct Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Arlington, Virginia.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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GainShare, a social media marketing company, was launched in 1985. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2004, hi-gloss is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Launched in 2005, Bigadtruck Private Limited is a midsize Pune, India-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Midsize Advertising company Emme Films, is based in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Centurical is a midsize Brussels, Belgium-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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Other Marketing company Alltake is located in New York, New York. They offer Other Marketing and Advertising and were launched in 2014.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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PROOTHISI is an Advertising company headquartered in Athina, Greece. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Unlock Health is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Method1, an Advertising company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 2019, the team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsChez Webotic, nous transformons des données en opportunités, des clics en conversions, et des marques en incontournables. Laissez-nous allumer les feux de la visibilité pour votre succès en
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Beaconsfield, Canada
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See all 1 projectsFull service digital agency that specializes in B2B eCommerce design, development and marketing.
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See all 1 projectsRICHWORKS media & digital provides comprehensive services including Media Planning and Buying, advertising creatives, and brand awareness, as evidenced by their successful project outcomes like a 54.3% ROI and a reach of 2.5M users. Clients praise their professionalism, timely delivery, and alignment with company values, highlighting their suitability for projects requiring strategic Ad Buying and media partnerships.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rabat, Morocco
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See all 1 projectsS2BCOM specializes in web development, photography, design, and social media management, providing marketing and communication expertise to enhance digital presence. Reviews consistently highlight their professionalism, creativity, and effective communication, with particular praise for their SEO skills and ability to create cohesive brand narratives. Clients appreciate their collaborative approach and timely delivery, though they suggest more detailed progress reports could improve transparency.
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Launched in 2019, VIM Social Media, a small branding agency, is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plaistow, NH
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Crooked Fence Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2017, the company offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Agadir, Morocco
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Motiongrow, an Advertising company, is located in Agadir, Morocco. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 2014.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Bluocean agency is a Kyiv, Ukraine-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Walpole, MA
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Shrestha Marketing is a small Walpole, Massachusetts-based media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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Black Dot Limited, an Advertising company, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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Advertising company Brandslane is in NOIDA, India. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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NINTAI Agency, a branding firm, specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 2016.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Southbank, Australia
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Founded in 2020, Media Exchange is a small media planning and buying company. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Brantley Davis Ad Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 2021. Headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Beograd, Serbia
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Established in 2021, FILENA is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Vultegra is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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GroMedia, a pay per click agency, is in delhi, India. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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DecentFish is a small Advertising company in Harlow, England. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Growity is a Market Research company. The Maslak, Türkiye-based company was founded in 2012. Their team provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Founded in 2021, Bloom Consulting Firm , a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Savannah, Georgia. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2023, SEO 360 is a SEO agency. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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Social media marketing company Thebrandenergy Communications was launched in 2020. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Blackrock, Ireland
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Based in Blackrock, Ireland, PING Media Management is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2021, 360adsagency is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Established in 2022, Discovere Agency is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is located in Miami, Florida.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rangamati, Bangladesh
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Artificial intelligence firm Ac Leads Generation focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Advertising. They are in Rangamati, Bangladesh and Rangamati, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Fornique Pinterest Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, their small team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising. The firm was founded in 2023.
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BAGEL MARKETING PTY LTD is a media planning and buying company. Founded in 2024, the company is based in Eastgardens, Australia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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Zensifi, LLC is a media planning & buying agency launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising, and is small.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hackensack, NJ
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Pazaar is a media planning & buying company. The agency is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2020, Digimar is a media planning & buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Idntik Agency, a branding company, is in 5th Settlement New Cairo, Egypt. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Msian.biz Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying agency headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Advertising company Ace Strategies was launched in 2024. The small team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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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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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other
