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 18 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. Garnering positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers commending their strategic execution and strong industry relationships, EXL Media excels in delivering impactful media solutions, as evidenced by significant client achievements like an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Public relations agency Fashion Politique PR&Media was launched in 2012. The team specializes in Public Relations and Event Marketing and is headquartered in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Nairobi, Kenya and Cape Town, South Africa, Sahara Analytica is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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Admirate Growth Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. The company is based in Oslo, Norway and Sundsvall, Sweden. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Vital Media Agency is a Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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Viden Marketing is an Advertising company. In Eden Prairie, Minnesota, the firm provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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BforBranding Agency , a web design agency, was established in 2019. They focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faridabad, India
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Amazaxle is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2021.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Launched in 2020, Commerceplus Asia is a small Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based IT strategy consulting company. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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éCLAIR Asia is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2018. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Market Research and is located in Shanghai, China and Milan, Italy.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sandton, South Africa
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Armada, a small SEO services firm, is in Sandton, South Africa. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Experiencer is an Advertising company. They are based in Warszawa, Poland and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Based in Ottawa, Canada, Aplo Group is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49ตำบล บางแก้ว, Thailand
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MCI Agency, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2013. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Masar Agency is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 2016, Digital Errors is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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KlickTheorem, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2020. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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IMD Inbound Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the firm focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westerville, OH
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Social media marketing firm Digital Amplification offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising. They were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Feur Media House is a small Sydney, Australia-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, Egypt
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Cloudela is a social media marketing agency. The small Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Rosella is a social media marketing company. Located in Germany, the agency was founded in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49london, England
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Boulder Group is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in london, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2015, Bugs Guru is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Earnestroi LLP, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India and Al Batayih, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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Pay per click company menta global is based in München, Germany and Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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Founded in 2021, Trigger is a small Marketing Strategy company in Yerevan, Armenia. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Founded in 2022, ThinkROI, a small Market Research company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Spotlight West Communications is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Advertising company Kredence Creative Solutions Sdn Bhd was launched in 2019. The firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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InTake Media, an Advertising company, was founded in 2016. In Jaipur, India, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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The Culture Club, Inc is a small social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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PR firm Sigur Solutions is based in North Brunswick Township, New Jersey and North Brunswick Township, New Jersey. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Advertising company LocalSEOz was established in 2022. The agency offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Adonis, Lebanon
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EndInMind Marketing, a branding company, was launched in 2018. The agency focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Sekizsekiz Innovative Communications Agency is a video production agency in. The team specializes in Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Studio Belmont, a branding firm, was established in 2014. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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In New York, New York, RAVER AI is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Social media marketing firm Marktonix LLC specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are in Austin, Texas and Al Madam, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Located in Bankstown, Australia and Dhaka, Bangladesh, Quadque Digital is an Advertising company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Grotte Santo Stefano, Italy
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ImisEst is a PR agency. They are in Grotte Santo Stefano, Italy. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Sales Outsourcing.
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Marketers 360 Degree is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2020, Distinct Creative Group is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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HFA Consultancy, a small Event Management company, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Event Management and Business Consulting.
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Dawat IT & Consultancy is a small media planning & buying agency located in ঢাকা, Bangladesh. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Fastech Incorporation is a media planning & buying agency. The agency is in Austin, Texas. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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DIGITAL BERRIES PVT LTD is a PR company. The Mumbai, India-based company offers Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Bizcommerz is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2024, the company is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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R.B Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Metapixle, an Advertising company, is based in Lahore, Pakistan. Launched in 2024, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kavala, Greece
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Small Advertising company AdTech Europe, is in Kavala, Greece. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$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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27.8/40.016.6/20 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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$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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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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36/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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 / 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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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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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$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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$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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