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 17 projectsEXL Media is a proficient media planning and buying firm that excels in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach and effective project management. Clients consistently commend their expertise in media audience segmentation and their ability to secure excellent advertising deals, resulting in significant business growth.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Fortyseven communications is a PR firm. The small Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Public Relations and Branding. The company was founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tustin, CA
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AlPunto Advertising Inc is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Tustin, California and provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 1994.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Barbara, CA
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Founded in 1986, EvansHardy+Young is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, CA
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Zip2Media is a branding company. They were launched in 2013 and specialize in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Founded in 2000, Media Partners, Inc. (MPI) is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fargo, ND
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IRONCLAD Marketing is a small Fargo, North Dakota-based PR firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Turing Digital is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bismarck, ND
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KK BOLD is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying and is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rabat, Morocco
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Founded in 2000, eMagin Group, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Rabat, Morocco. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Branding company Skunkworks Creative Group Inc. Is located in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly, MA
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Email Marketing company Purple Diamond is located in Beverly, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Admepro Advertising Agency, a media planning & buying company, was launched in 2013. The small team provides Media Planning & Buying and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Founded in 2013, RGA Digital is a small New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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AgencyDigi is a branding firm. Located in Mumbai, India, their small team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wheeling, WV
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Wheelhouse Creative LLC is an Advertising company based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They provide Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rocky Mount, NC
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Lewis Advertising, Inc. Is an Advertising company in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hastings, NE
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IdeaBank Marketing is a Hastings, Nebraska-based branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore
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Kinetic Design and Advertising is an Advertising company. Established in 2000, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brookline, MA
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Small media planning & buying agency d50 Media, is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
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Small branding agency Totem Media, is located in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong and Beijing , China. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Gasol Marketing & Design, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2010. The team offers Event Marketing and Graphic Design and is in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mission, KS
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Walz Tetrick Advertising is an Advertising company. They were founded in 1967 and focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Olivette, MO
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Turec Advertising Associates is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1976.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Breda, Netherlands
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Based in Breda, Netherlands, Xtra Digital Agency is a small branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Neo Interactive Kft is a media planning & buying company. Located in Budapest, Hungary, their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southington, CT
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Advertising company Signature Brand Factory was established in 1990. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Southington, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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10Xfive is an answering service company launched in 2016. The small team provides Call Center Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Launched in 1998, ICAN is a small Dublin, Ireland-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montreux, Switzerland
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B+G & Partners SA, a small Advertising company, is based in Montreux, Switzerland. The team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leudelange, Luxembourg
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Ierace Dechmann + Partners is a small graphic design company in Leudelange, Luxembourg. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spartanburg, SC
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PR firm Palladian Group is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Launched in 1999, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
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GLOBAZ, S.A. Is an Event Marketing company. The Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal-based team offers Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Bakergoodchild is a Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2011. The firm is based in Birmingham, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Less Rain is a branding agency established in 1997. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saco, ME
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Launched in 1983, CBC Automotive Marketing is a Market Research company. The firm focuses on Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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Garrand Moehlenkamp is an Advertising company. Located in Portland, Maine, their team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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ERKA Agile Communication is a București, Romania-based Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Integrated Marketing Group is a small Salt Lake City, Utah-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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Advertising company CD&M Communications was founded in 1976. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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PANGAEA NETWORK LIMITED, a branding firm, was established in 2007. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Herraiz & Co is an user experience agency. Their small team is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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Alter Way is a media planning and buying agency based in T'bilisi, Georgia. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Incline Village, NV
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SJ Marketing, a branding company, is in Incline Village, Nevada. They provide Branding and Email Marketing and were founded in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bozeman, MT
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MERCURYcsc is a branding company. Launched in 1998, the firm is located in Bozeman, Montana. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Missoula, MT
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PartnersCreative is a small Advertising company. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spokane, WA
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MARKET VISION is a branding company. In Spokane, Washington, the team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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Founded in 2011, PSE Agency is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Event Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providence, RI
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Atom Media Group is a small branding firm headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Alt Agency is a branding agency founded in 2011. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pyrmont, Australia
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In Pyrmont, Australia, Webling is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2004.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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33.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 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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$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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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26.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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+$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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$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
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other
