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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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Launched in 2023, AFM Agency is a midsize New York, New York-based Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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SIDS CROWN is a Direct Marketing company. Founded in 2024, the firm is in Gurugram, India. Their services include Direct Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kennesaw, GA
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Jannat Marketing & AI is a midsize Kennesaw, Georgia-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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Smehdi Dev is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2025, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Ayoub kaddouri is a media planning and buying agency. They were established in 2025 and focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Infinite Deck Company is a Marketing Strategy company. The North Las Vegas, Nevada-based agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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Best Selling House is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2020, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, abhi.performs is a small Performance Marketing company. The team specializes in Performance Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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PeakFocus is an Advertising company. In Islamabad, Pakistan, their midsize team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company was launched in 2022.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Small video production company mindnapped GmbH, is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The team provides Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $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$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerVancouver, Canada
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Based in Vancouver, Canada, Braun Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Right Direction is a web design company. In Sofia, Bulgaria, their small team offers Web Design and Media Planning & Buying. The company was launched in 2011.
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Founded in 2018, DIGILION - Out Of Business is an Advertising company. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nicholasville, KY
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Advertising company Sound Advice Marketing, Inc. Is headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Caspia Consultancy Ltd is a small Advertising company launched in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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SEO Experts in Bangalore, Certified SEO Specialist , SEO Agency in Bangalore, SEO Package, professional SEO Experts is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Performance Snatch is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Royal Oak, MI
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Dynamo is a pay per click agency. The small Royal Oak, Michigan-based team specializes in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization. The company was launched in 2018.
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Established in 2004, hi-gloss is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Launched in 2005, Bigadtruck Private Limited is a midsize Pune, India-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Midsize Advertising company Emme Films, is based in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Centurical is a midsize Brussels, Belgium-based big data analytics company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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RP3 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Rain43 is an Advertising company. The Toronto, Canada-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 1999, Rooster PR is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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AC&M Group is a Market Research company. They offer Market Research and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2004. The agency is in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Ib3 Limited, a web development company, was founded in 1999. Headquartered in Tonbridge, England, the team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paulerspury, England
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Emailcenter is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Paulerspury, England. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Origin Outside is an Advertising company. Their team is in Whistler, Canada and Montréal, Canada and specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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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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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$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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$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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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
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