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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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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Viral Taste, a media planning & buying agency, was founded in 2003. They specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monroe, CT
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Magas Media Consultants is a media planning and buying agency. They are based in Monroe, Connecticut and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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Clearfire, Inc. Is a media planning and buying company launched in 2007. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Web Development and is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gautier, MS
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Ad2, Inc. Is an Advertising company established in 1998. The small team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, NJ
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MG Media, LLC is an Advertising company headquartered in Montgomery, New Jersey. Established in 2004, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davenport, IA
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Advertising company AdMospheres Media & Marketing is located in Davenport, Iowa. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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CThru Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency is based in Chula Vista, California. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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Zierer Communications is a small München, Germany-based media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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EnTourage is a media planning and buying agency based in Bucharest, Romania. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oradell, NJ
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201 Marketing & Media is an Advertising company established in 2005. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is in Oradell, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Braintree, MA
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Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Dolabany Communications Group is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Hooton, a media planning & buying company, was founded in 2014. The company focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Falls Church, VA
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See all 4 projectsESB Advertising is a media planning and buying firm that specializes in enhancing brand awareness through services like TV commercials, PPC, and digital media. With 100% positive feedback, reviewers commend their budget-friendly and creative advertising solutions, noting a 10x return on ad spend and effective project management.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Soho, England
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Established in 2006, Scorch London is a small video production company in Soho, England. Their team focuses on Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Holt, England
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Based in Holt, England and Salisbury, England, Mostly Media is a media planning & buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Creative Dimensions is an Advertising company. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Southfield, MI
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Impatto is a Southfield, Michigan-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1992.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 1999, MWI Global is a small London, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Hester Group is a Jacksonville, Florida-based Market Research company. They offer Market Research and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dublin , Ireland
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Digital Strategy company Mediaworks Ireland is in Dublin , Ireland. They focus on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2005, Cadabra Online (by the 8thSec) is a Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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The Media Image is a media planning and buying company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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The Advertising Company is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations and is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Advertising company VMC Media was founded in 1996. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Toronto, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Jon Byk Advertising is an Advertising company founded in 1959. The small team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burbank, CA
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Results Ad Pro, an Advertising company, was established in 1997. The small team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Established in 2009, Wingspan Integrated Marketing is a media planning and buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Marketing Partnerships International is a media planning & buying agency. Their small team of employees is in Chicago, Illinois. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Launched in 2005, Fuor Digital is a small media planning and buying company. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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ProsperoLatino, LLC is a branding company established in 2014. The small team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Omni Direct is a Direct Marketing company founded in 1999. The team provides Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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Launched in 1997, Hatchuel Tabernik & Associates is a Business Consulting company. The small team provides Business Consulting and Market Research.
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Media Horizons is a Marketing Strategy company. The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Access to Media, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 2003.
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Established in 1993, Genesis Studios is a media planning & buying company. The small team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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Established in 2010, Alison South Marketing Group, a small media planning and buying company, is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and
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Traveling Storytellers is a media planning and buying company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Media planning and buying agency Crawford Strategy provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising. They are based in Greenville, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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ZWO Branding and Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, was established in 1997. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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The Adams Group - South Carolina, a media planning & buying agency, was established in 1983. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Allied Media Corporation, a media planning and buying agency, was established in 1999. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Palm Beach, FL
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The RAM Group is an Advertising company. They are based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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The Roche Associates, Inc. Is a Market Research company. Founded in 1981, the company is located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Terry L Butz Creative is a Marketing Strategy company. The Waterloo, Iowa-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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TapOnIt is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is in Davenport, Iowa. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Sigma Group is a small Upper Saddle River, New Jersey-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 1971, The Media Audit, a small Market Research company, is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Market Research and Advertising.
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The CauseWay Agency is a branding firm. The team is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, and their services include Branding and Advertising.
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Small public relations firm NewPublica, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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36/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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31.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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28/40.016.8/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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27.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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31.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49North Sydney, Australia
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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34.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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33.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
