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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Holland Park, Australia
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The Communico: Small Business Marketing is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2017. The firm is based in Holland Park, Australia.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Swampscott, MA
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BonBonica Digital Marketing Agency LLC Boston is an Advertising company. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Cresigns Studio Pvt. Ltd is a Content Marketing company. The New Delhi, India-based firm was established in 2012. Their services include Content Marketing and Web Development.
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Town Creative & Branding is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Pollen.media is a branding company. The Austin, Texas-based agency provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Launched in 2024, Cybrical Tech LLP is an Enterprise App Modernization company. The team provides Enterprise App Modernization and Direct Marketing and is based in Noida, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Grōth Media, a web design company, was launched in 2017. The small team provides Web Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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PR firm Easy Communications is in Barcelona, Spain. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hisar, India
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StartupOne Alliance Private Limited, a branding agency, provides Branding and Market Research. The agency is located in Hisar, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Seoul , South Korea
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BubbleShare is a small Content Marketing company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Armilla, Spain
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Established in 2019, Zudro Digital Media - Agencia de Diseño Web, Marketing y Publicidad Granada is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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PR agency AMISE | Reputation Management was established in 2023. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Ardy Marketing is a Nairobi, Kenya-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Redirect Marketing Group is an Advertising company located in Pasadena, California. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2007.
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Established in 2024, Retros Digitals is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Oujda, Morocco
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Launched in 2025, Gitalise is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Brand Vibe Consulting is a Mumbai, India-based Fractional CMO Services company. They provide Fractional CMO Services and Business Consulting.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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TRIX20, a small Marketing Strategy company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Sports Marketing.
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Public relations firm Global PR Distribution is based in Gurugram, India. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Web development firm Error Sync provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2021.
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Bee Brands - Digital Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Agios Nikolaos, Greece and offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jerusalem, Israel
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See all 1 projectsMarketing66 is a media planning and buying firm. However, the client feedback highlights a consistently negative experience, with 100% of reviewers describing the company as untrustworthy and lacking in effective project management. The feedback strongly suggests potential clients should consider other options for their media planning and buying needs.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerVallejo, CA
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Lamb Consulting - Small Biz Marketing is an Advertising company headquartered in Vallejo, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerArequipa, Peru
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Small Advertising company Circulo SEO, is based in Arequipa, Peru. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBoise, ID
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Pay per click agency Polaris Digital is in Boise, Idaho. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Advertising company Peter Murray MI Marketing Consultant is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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See all 2 projectsProtege Marketing Collective Inc. offers services in social media management, SEO, and paid media strategies to enhance online presence and improve ROI. Feedback from reviews reveals a stark contrast: one client cited unprofessionalism and lack of communication, while another praised the company's expertise and significant improvements in organic traffic, paid media ROI, and client collaboration. Protege Marketing Collective Inc. demonstrates a mix of high-value service and areas for potential improvement in client onboarding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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See all 1 projectseMarketMed specializes in generating high-value traffic, strategic planning, market analysis, and implementing innovative solutions to improve ROI and Lifetime Value (LTV) metrics. Reviews consistently praised their exceptional project management, timely delivery, responsiveness, and the warm, proactive approach of their team. Clients reported significant improvements in website engagement and customer retention, highlighting eMarketMed's effectiveness in delivering tangible results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsJK events and advertising is an India based company to deliver advertising services in Pan India. Our motto is to showcase every business in their best ways across the country. We help you
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsGrowthali excels in Media Planning, Media Buying, and Advertising Planning, offering innovative strategies and professional services. Client reviews highlight their exceptional creativity, timely project management, and significant contributions to increased brand visibility and sales. Their dedication to excellence and alignment with client values make them a valuable partner in achieving marketing success.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pudsey, West Yorks, England
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Founded in 2007, Punch Hospitality is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Advengers is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Launched in 2017, the agency provides Mobile & App Marketing and Public Relations.
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IAlo Events & Marketing is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is located in. Their services include Event Marketing and Branding.
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Headlight Communications Private Limited is a small India-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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AK Marketing Inc is a social media marketing agency. The agency is in Montréal, Canada. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Outdoorland Group ODL, a branding company, is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Founded in 2009, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 496th of October City, Egypt
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Advertising company Arrows Creative Communications was launched in 2015. The agency specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Adira Business and Events is an Event Marketing company. Located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the firm specializes in Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Amman Digital, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2021. The firm offers Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ngage 360 is a media planning & buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2014, ONERS AGENCY is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Biladi Calligraphers LLC is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shenzhen Shi, China
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Proexpo Communications Limited, a small PR firm, is based in Shenzhen Shi, China. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49queretaro, Mexico
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Páginas Web Querétaro is a branding company. Based in queretaro, Mexico, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Fark is a small Mumbai, India-based branding agency. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Branding firm Anymeta is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Launched in 2015, MARKiT is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+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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Advertising company Ineia Agency is in Cairo, Egypt. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nasr City, Egypt
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Sky Media Birds is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Nasr City, Egypt. Their services include 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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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 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+$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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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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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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