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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Columbia, MD
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LMD is a branding agency. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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SEO agency Beyond Media Global Limited is in Hong Kong. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sioux Falls, SD
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VVI is a branding company. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company was founded in 2000. Their team offers Branding 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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BeContent is a small Amman, Jordan-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Small video production company mindnapped GmbH, is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The team provides Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Test Ads is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Market Research and were established in 2023. The company is located in Montréal, Canada.
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White And Black is a branding firm. Their small team is in Tiruchirappalli, India. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Smartstrategy is a small media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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MHW PR, a PR company, is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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RP3 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Rain43 is an Advertising company. The Toronto, Canada-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 1999, Rooster PR is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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AC&M Group is a Market Research company. They offer Market Research and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2004. The agency is in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Ib3 Limited, a web development company, was founded in 1999. Headquartered in Tonbridge, England, the team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paulerspury, England
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Emailcenter is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Paulerspury, England. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Deep Fried Advertising is a branding agency. Founded in 2004, the company focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whistler, Canada
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Origin Outside is an Advertising company. Their team is in Whistler, Canada and Montréal, Canada and specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Amber Integrated is a PR company. Established in 2020, their team offers Public Relations and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Docklands, Australia
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AX Creative Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency is located in Docklands, Australia. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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In Houston, Texas, UART AGENCY is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsThe fusion of skilled creative professionals gave birth to Brand & Visual. From concept to execution, we offer comprehensive brand marketing solutions. We’re a team of 35+ creative
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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In Stockholm, Sweden, Peregrine AB is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hackney, London, England
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Opticomm Media is a branding firm. Their team is located in Hackney, London, England and offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2016, Silicon Drive is a small Los Angeles, California-based branding agency. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Indigo Media, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 2015. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Hesa Africa is a PR firm. Their small team of employees is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Their team provides Public Relations and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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PPC agency Intername Media Ltd was established in 2012. The firm offers Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2020, Hyper Digital Partners is a media planning & buying agency. Based in Miami, Florida, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Based in Kowloon, Hong Kong, Icebreaker Concept Limited is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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COMMSX is a small PR firm. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Adrenalin Advertising Pty Ltd, an Advertising company, was founded in 2011. Headquartered in Abbotsford, Australia, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Halogix, a web development firm, was founded in 2020. Located in Austin, Texas and London, England, the team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Dhaka Advertising Outdoor Advertising Agency in Bangladesh is a small Advertising company established in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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CustomLiftBD, an Ecommerce Marketing company, is in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Healthcare Call Center is a call center company founded in 2025. The agency specializes in Call Center Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Syosset, NY
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🔗 CPG Affiliate Partners is an Affiliate Marketing company headquartered in Syosset, New York. Their services include Affiliate Marketing and Advertising.
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The A-List Malaysia is a branding agency. Based in Semenyih, Malaysia, the company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
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Content Marketing company Spark Marketing is located in Al Kuwayt, Kuwait. They focus on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raniganj, India
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Based in Raniganj, India, News Coverage is a small Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Cybersecurity company Impulse Digital Solutions LLC was launched in 2024. The company offers Cybersecurity and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Advertising company BusinessGrape was founded in 2020. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Marketing SolutionZ is an Advertising company launched in 2022. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+UndisclosedFreelancerAjman, United Arab Emirates
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HYAD is a social media marketing company. The company is headquartered in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Avinya Infotech Private Limited is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the company is headquartered in Namakkal, India.
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Located in Tbilisi, Georgia, Lux Web is a small Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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In Middletown, Delaware, Photo Edit Ideas is a small branding agency. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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38.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 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 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.2/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other
