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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Smart Option is a branding company. They are headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan and have small team. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMoncton, Canada
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Mimra Digital Solutions is a small Advertising company established in 2018. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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BIScience, an Advertising company, was launched in 2009. Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel and Artarmon, Australia, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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FreeWheel is a Content Marketing company launched in 2007. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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Pavone Group is a branding company founded in 1992. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2018, DonerNorth is a branding company. The firm provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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Media planning & buying agency The Harman Media & Marketing Group is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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LiveRamp is a San Francisco, California-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Nitro is a media planning and buying agency. The London, England-based team offers Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Philadelphia, PA
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CMI Media Grou, a Market Research company, was established in 1989. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the team offers Market Research and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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Klick, a branding company, was established in 1997. The team offers Branding and Advertising and is based in Toronto, Canada and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Advertising company DNA is based in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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BAREFOOT is a branding firm. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based firm offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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VCommission, a media planning & buying agency, focus on Media Planning & Buying and Affiliate Marketing. They were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Düsseldorf, Germany
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Publicis Media GmbH is a midsize Market Research company founded in 1926. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel
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Launched in 2018, Thing or Two is a media planning and buying company. The firm provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Starcom Germany is a Market Research company founded in 2018. The company provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
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Mediaplus Group is a Zürich, Switzerland-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1983.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249München, Germany
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Netzeffekt GmbH, an Advertising company, was founded in 2012. The team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing and is headquartered in München, Germany.
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Bigbeat Inc. Is a Tokyo, Japan-based PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zagreb, Croatia
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Established in 2000, Pro Media Group is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Branding company Futura DDB specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Souderton, PA
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Allebach Communications is a PR company. They are in Souderton, Pennsylvania and have midsize team. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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AnalyticaHouse, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2017. The agency provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249București, Romania
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Bloom Communication, a midsize branding firm, is based in București, Romania. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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Image Dynamics is a public relations agency. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the agency was established in 2004. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Ai Media Group, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2008. The midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greater, England
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Mustard Media is a branding firm. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is located in Greater, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cape Town, South Africa
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Paddington Station PR, a PR company, was founded in 2012. The company provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Plott PR is a PR agency. Founded in 2023, the firm is headquartered in East Greenbush, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Togglehead Digital Private Limited, a branding company, specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The firm is in Mumbai, India.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, IL
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Media planning and buying agency Olander Group offers Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing. They are located in Ottawa, Illinois.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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CTI Media is an Advertising company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based agency offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Barton Gilanelli & Associates is an Advertising company. Established in 1985, the agency is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Adhaus Media Ltd is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Croydon, England
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Cas Media Group Ltd is a small media planning and buying agency launched in 2015. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Xelsion is a media planning & buying agency. They are headquartered in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and other IT consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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DJS Creative Marketing, a media planning and buying company, was established in 1994. In Dundee, Scotland, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Copp Media Services is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and are headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Madrona Marketing is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Seattle, Washington and have small team. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Branding agency Tandem Marketing + Consulting was established in 2012. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in Boston, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Small media planning & buying agency RedTag.Digital, is based in Louisville, Kentucky and. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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HSQ Productions is a small Manchester, England-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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The Impetus Agency is a Reno, Nevada-based media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations and were established in 2010.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Branding agency Baisden + Company is based in Tampa, Florida. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Small video production company Story Store Media, is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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Established in 2016, NIMEH & Partners is an Advertising company. The firm offers Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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Small social media marketing company SMC, is located in Wien, Austria. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Id Media, a small Advertising company, is located in San Isidro, Peru. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Sadaa Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 1998, their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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$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
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other
