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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Barcelona, Spain
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Market Research company ISPD Global is located in Barcelona, Spain and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Launched in 2018, the team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hasselt, Belgium
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RCA is a midsize public relations agency in Hasselt, Belgium. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49salvador, Brazil
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Agência Converse is a pay per click agency in salvador, Brazil. They provide Pay Per Click and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Feering, England
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The Focus Agency Group is a Marketing Strategy company located in Feering, England and London, England. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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EContent Marketing is a small Tralee, Ireland-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsMy name is IBNUL AHSAN and I am the CEO Breezin service apartment and resort Business Company in Bangladesh. I am writing to introduce [Breezin Service Apartment & Resort], a premium destination
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$10,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAmazon Expert Publishers offers comprehensive author services, including editing, formatting, illustration, and publishing for self-published authors. Reviews highlight their ability to maintain the originality of the work while providing fast and efficient service. Clients appreciate their supportive project management, though they suggest more in-person meetings could enhance collaboration. Overall, Amazon Expert Publishers is praised for delivering high-quality results and aligning well with client needs and values.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Anand, India
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See all 1 projectsLumen Tech offers managed services, cyber security, IT strategy consulting, and compliance consulting, particularly for sectors requiring strict compliance such as the Department of Defense, Aerospace, and Medical industries. However, feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction with their ability to meet compliance requirements, citing poor communication and project management, leading to a loss of trust and potential contractual and reputational risks for clients.
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Designing Circle, a website development firm, focuses on Web Development and UX/UI Design. The agency is located in South San Francisco, California.
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Etech solutionz is a Marketing Strategy company. They were established in 2013 and provide Marketing Strategy and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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ReviveHealth is a branding company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Yokso agency is a pay per click company. The team is headquartered in Poznań, Poland, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Branding firm Hot Tomali is based in Vancouver, Canada. They offer Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 1998.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Etterbeek, Belgium
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L'Agence de PUB is a small Etterbeek, Belgium-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Next Level Pergolas, an Advertising company, was launched in 2021. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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See all 1 projectsMazen Tahhan, LLC. provides services in media planning and buying, with a focus on strategic thinking and managing materials for paid advertising. Client reviews highlight their dedication and effective project management, resulting in increased brand awareness and sales conversions. The company is noted for offering good value for cost and maintaining strong follow-up practices.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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GHOST Agency is a media planning and buying company. Headquartered in București, Romania, the company was launched in 2024. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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See all 3 projectstkp.agency is a full-cycle digital agency focused on performance, creative and measurable business growth. We help businesses build and scale digital marketing systems - from strategy and content to
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1997, Nice & Company is a midsize branding firm based in San Francisco, California. Their team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Good Apple is a PPC agency established in 2008. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sofia, Bulgaria
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Internovus is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Porto Alegre, Brazil
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E21 Agência de Multicomunicação is an Advertising company founded in 1984. The midsize team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Songo Media is an Advertising company. The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Midsize Advertising company Verdant Zeal, is based in Nigeria. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Established in 1995, Southwest Media Group is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Dallas, Texas. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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InterMedia Advertising is a media planning & buying company. They are based in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Omni Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2001, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Based in , Sun Marketing Advertising Media is a media planning & buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Marketing Strategy company MeringCarson Holdings specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 1985.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Platform161, an Advertising company, is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Alpha Commerz LTD. Is a midsize Dhaka, Bangladesh-based media planning & buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Direct Mail Xperts is a Houston, Texas-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Other Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company The Charles Group was founded in 2011. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Sketch is a midsize social media marketing company. Launched in 2013, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tullamore, Ireland
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Midlands 103 is a midsize media planning & buying agency. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Midsize media planning & buying agency Naya Medios, is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Amazing Publishing is an Advertising company launched in 2019. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerVijayawada, India
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Pixel9 Studios is a Vijayawada, India-based app development company. They provide Mobile App Development and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Launched in 2022, VidCarry, a midsize Advertising company, is in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Advertising and Video Production.
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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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$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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BeContent is a small Amman, Jordan-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norfolk, MA
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Advertising company AMW Marketing is headquartered in Norfolk, Massachusetts. Founded in 2002, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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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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Branding agency media zone was launched in 2008. The agency provides Branding and Direct Marketing, and is small.
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SIMS PROSPECTS is an Account-Based Marketing company. The London, England-based company was launched in 2026. Their team focuses on Account-Based Marketing and Advertising.
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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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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.1/40.016.4/20 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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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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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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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
