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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See all 19 projectsGurmob is a performance marketing agency specializing in mobile app promotion and user acquisition campaigns. Reviews indicate a positive customer experience, with clients praising their strong communication, timely delivery, and commitment to success. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their professionalism and effective project management, and 70% mention increased revenue or improved campaign outcomes. Gurmob is noted for its alignment with client values and dedication to building strong partnerships.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Founded in 2020, Mind Field Advertising and Marketing Ltd is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Al Jazeera Al Hamra, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2021, GO DGTL, a small branding company, is in Al Jazeera Al Hamra, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a firm specializing in Media Planning and Buying, delivering services such as digital marketing and advertising strategy. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their exceptional customer service, expert knowledge, and impressive responsiveness. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their ability to meet client needs and achieve successful outcomes.
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Media365.ie, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chiyoda City, Japan
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Outblast, a branding company, is located in Chiyoda City, Japan. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Egkomi Lefkosias, Cyprus
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RedwolfOgilvy is a branding company. The Egkomi Lefkosias, Cyprus-based agency was established in 1948. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Gradientt is a Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel-based media planning & buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Limassol, Cyprus
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Rainmaker Network is a media planning & buying company. Based in Limassol, Cyprus, their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mesa Geitonia, Cyprus
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Ultimate Fintech | UF Agency is a small branding company. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockholm, Sweden
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Rud Pedersen Communications is a Stockholm, Sweden-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aarhus, Denmark
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Related is a public relations agency. Their small team of employees is located in Aarhus, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Hash | Marketing & Design is a branding agency. The team is in Mexico City, Mexico, and their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49København, Denmark
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Concept X is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2012, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manhattan Beach, CA
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Big Logo Advertising is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and are headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Broadbeach, Australia
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Founded in 2020, Boost Media Agency is a branding agency. In Broadbeach, Australia, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Builden Partners is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is in Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Treviso, Italy
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ATK+LAB is an Advertising company. The team is in Treviso, Italy, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Avazona Ltd. Is a branding agency founded in 2018. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Small branding company DECOSTA Global, is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Eleven Hundred Agency is a small public relations company in London, England. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Emdash is a branding company. Their team is located in Ottawa, Canada. The firm provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Located in Berlin, Germany, FOUNDRY Berlin GmbH is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sunset Valley, TX
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MedVoicePR is a PR agency based in Sunset Valley, Texas. They provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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OGS Public Relations & Communication is a branding agency. Founded in 1987, the firm is based in Milano, Italy. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Quartermaster is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Seven Seas Web Design is a media planning and buying company established in 2014. In Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thornaby, England
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SpencerZill is an Advertising company founded in 2014. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Torque Agency Group is a branding firm. Established in 2000, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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UM Central, an Advertising company, is based in Birmingham, England. They specialize in Advertising and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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R&R Partners is a branding firm based in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. They focus on Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Team One is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 1987, the team offers Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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22squared is a branding agency. Their midsize team of employees is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. Their team offers Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Kansas City, MO
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Barkley, a public relations agency, specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 1964.
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Advertising company Ogilvy South Africa was founded in 1985. The firm offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Stockholm, Sweden
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Founded in 1894, Aller Media AB is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Excel Sports Management, a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 2002. The company provides Sports Marketing and Branding, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Berwyn, PA
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Midsize Sports Marketing company Playfly Sports, is located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Sports Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Craft Worldwide is an Advertising company established in 1987. Based in New York, New York and Birmingham, Michigan, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Navi Mumbai, India
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LS Digital Group is a Navi Mumbai, India-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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Advertising company Polsat Media focuses on Advertising and Branding. They are in Warszawa, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2001, Basis Technologies is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Direct Marketing and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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Performance Group is a branding company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Warszawa, Poland. Their team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Kovel/Fuller is a media planning and buying agency. The Culver City, California-based company was founded in 1999. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newton, MA
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Buyer Advertising is a Digital Strategy company launched in 1966. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 1968, Feref is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hampton in Arden, England
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RBH is a branding agency. Located in Hampton in Arden, England and Coventry, England, the agency was launched in 1996. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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AB&A Advertising is an Advertising company located in Miami, Florida. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMadison, WI
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Firm Evolution is a Madison, Wisconsin-based media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerIssaquah, WA
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Nontoxic Marketing is an Issaquah, Washington-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2013.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington Beach, CA
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Gallegos United is an Advertising company. The Huntington Beach, California-based firm was launched in 2001. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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Advertising company Lielens was established in 1972. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is in Belgium.
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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 / 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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35.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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27.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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 / 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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37.2/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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33.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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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