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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kelowna, Canada
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Do Some Good is a public relations agency. Headquartered in Kelowna, Canada, the agency was launched in 2014. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yarmouth, ME
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Dirigo Collective is a branding firm. The Yarmouth, Maine-based agency was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Established in 2012, Lodestone Communications is a public relations agency. The team offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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VII Digital is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2014.
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$250,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Established in 2016, huee is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valparaiso, IN
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WeCreate is an Advertising company. Established in 2002, the agency is in Valparaiso, Indiana. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Right Direction is a web design company. In Sofia, Bulgaria, their small team offers Web Design and Media Planning & Buying. The company was launched in 2011.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roma, Italy
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BMP Comunicazione, a public relations company, was founded in 2010. They offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Founded in 2018, DIGILION - Out Of Business is an Advertising company. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nicholasville, KY
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Advertising company Sound Advice Marketing, Inc. Is headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Caspia Consultancy Ltd is a small Advertising company launched in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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SEO Experts in Bangalore, Certified SEO Specialist , SEO Agency in Bangalore, SEO Package, professional SEO Experts is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Performance Snatch is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Royal Oak, MI
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Dynamo is a pay per click agency. The small Royal Oak, Michigan-based team specializes in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization. The company was launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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PeoplePR is a public relations agency. Located in București, Romania, their team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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LeadsPlaza is a small Sales Outsourcing company. Founded in 2017, the team provides Sales Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Southampton, England
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ADVRT - Your Ads from Zero to Habenero 🌶️, an Event Marketing company, is based in Southampton, England. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2021, Growth Foundry is a small SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Landshut, Germany
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Whitedot GmbH is a pay per click company established in 2017. The team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Sunshy Digital Media Agency is a PR company. They are in Walnut, California and Indore, India. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Advertising company AdTec PRO was founded in 2019. The team offers Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ganizani Consulting is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2011. The agency provides IT strategy consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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Established in 2011, RC Strategies, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Lagrant Communications is a small Advertising company launched in 1990. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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BeMarketing is a PR company. They are headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Branding company L.C. Williams & Associates provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are in Chicago, Illinois.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montclair, NJ
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Looney Advertising is an Advertising company. Based in Montclair, New Jersey, the agency was founded in 2002. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2015, Skydeo, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bedford, Canada
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Revolve Branding, a branding firm, was founded in 1986. The team provides Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, S3 Advertising Agency is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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Advertising company Warren Douglas Advertising was launched in 1998. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Optimal Targeting is a pay per click company. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Revere, MA
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Branding agency Sound and Vision Media is in Revere, Massachusetts and. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1984.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Harmonica is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations, and the firm is based in Santa Monica, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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CGR Creative is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2002, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Providence, RI
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JH Communications is an Advertising company. They were established in 2002, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is a small Advertising company launched in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Marketing Strategy company Orange Label was launched in 1972. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mustang, OK
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Established in 2016, Beyond Theory, a small Advertising company, is based in Mustang, Oklahoma and. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Launched in 2014, Calibrate Digital Marketing is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and UX/UI Design and is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Boiling Point Media is an Advertising company established in 2008. The team offers Advertising and Video Production and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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United Partners is a small Conversion Optimization company in София, Bulgaria. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Social2B is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2009. The agency is based in New York, New York.
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Headquartered in Alpheratta, Georgia, zigihub is a small Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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5MetaCom is a Content Marketing company. In Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers Content Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Adrea Rubin Marketing, a Direct Marketing company, is located in New York, New York. They provide Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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KUWARE is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2008, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Stamford, CT
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Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Krishnan & Associates, Inc. Is a small Direct Marketing company. The team specializes in Direct Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Leadervest is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2015. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Kliff Technologies - India is an Advertising company established in 2010. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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