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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Byte is an AI firm. They offer Artificial Intelligence and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Media Experts is an Advertising company launched in 1981. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Small Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying company Amplified Agency, is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Allen, TX
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M2W Inc. Is a branding firm. Established in 1998, the agency specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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AdBuy is a media planning and buying company. The team is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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IDYAH CONNECT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Noida, India. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Branding firm and media planning & buying agency Multivision Marketing Group is located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Launched in 1989, Futura is a midsize Ljubljana, Slovenia-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Communications Regulatory Agency is an Advertising company. Based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the firm was launched in 2003. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Brainchild Communications Pakistan is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Karachi, Pakistan and offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Advertising company MullenLowe Rauf Group was established in 1951. The company offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewton, MA
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Media planning and buying agency Farrah Consulting Group, Inc. Is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Launched in 2000, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Silvis, IL
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Sportrons, Inc, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is headquartered in Silvis, Illinois.
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Digital is a small Bollate, Italy-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Media planning & buying company Havas Media Shanghai focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing. They were established in 2005.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Located in Warszawa, Poland and Monterrey, Mexico, eStoreLabs is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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Share E-Commerce is a branding agency. Their midsize team is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Their team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Giant Media is an Advertising company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Company5 is a video production agency located in Senden, Germany. Established in 2022, the team provides Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paris, France
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Ykone is a midsize Advertising company located in Paris, France. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Yerevan, Armenia
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Mira Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Their midsize team is in Yerevan, Armenia and Yerevan, Armenia and provides Marketing Strategy and Market Research. The firm was launched in 2022.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Ad Scientist Media Inc. Is an Advertising company launched in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Matn Solutions is a midsize branding agency in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Cairo, Egypt. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSt. John's, Canada
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Rock Bound Marketing, a branding agency, was established in 2023. The company offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Established in 2004, Pitch International, a midsize Advertising company, is in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Headquartered in Paranaque City, Philippines, X Digital Media Inc. Is a media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Based in Centennial, Colorado, Weissert Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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Rakib Uzzaman is a media planning and buying company. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and are headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Samio Digital is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2024.
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In Frankfurt, Germany, Riester Consulting is a media planning & buying agency and Business Consulting company. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGustavsberg, Sweden
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Influera Sverige AB, a PR company and media planning & buying agency, provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
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Media planning and buying company Publicis Media Switzerland is in Zürich, Switzerland. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Market Research company Fractured Noir was launched in 2024. The team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerBlagoevgrad, Bulgaria
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Marketing Strategy company M.M. Collective is in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Launched in 2025, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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AloraAds is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Pyrgos Lemesou, Cyprus. The firm offers Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2024, self is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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Midsize Content Writing Services company Prime Publishing Inc, is headquartered in New York, New York. The team specializes in Content Writing Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, E3 Local is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Communicasting, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and offers Advertising and Out of Home Design. The company was launched in 2004.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Onflow is a small web design company established in 2020. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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EDex Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The firm is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMünchen, Germany
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Ilias Pappas Marketing Solutions is a SEO company. The München, Germany-based firm was founded in 2023. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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TwinklePPC - Social Media Marketing is a social media marketing company. Based in Toronto, Canada, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsCircum Studio offers services in branding and media planning and buying, particularly excelling in enhancing social media awareness and engagement for businesses. Reviews highlight the studio's exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to exceed expectations by delivering high-quality work ahead of schedule. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and their cost-effective solutions.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Founded in 2017, Unik Production Studios is a video production company. The agency focuses on Video Production and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Advertising company Gradical was established in 2021. Based in Thiruvananthapuram, India, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Suresnes, France
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Business Consulting company onalgo was established in 2023. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Markuševec Turopoljski, Croatia
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Established in 2024, Dva Lika | Marketing & Design is a small Markuševec Turopoljski, Croatia-based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerAdenta -Accra, Ghana
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Focus Agency Ghana is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2021, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Small Advertising company SEO Expert In Nepal, is based in Nepal. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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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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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$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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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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$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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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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$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
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