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 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 is a Media Planning and Buying firm offering services such as ad buying, audience segmentation, and advertising strategy. Clients commend their professionalism and strategic approach, with 100% of reviews highlighting their excellent project management and dedication to client goals. Approximately 25% of reviews specifically praise their deep industry knowledge and media company relationships.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a prominent firm specializing in Media Planning and Buying, renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad space purchasing. Across reviews, 100% of clients praised their exceptional customer service and performance results, highlighting their responsiveness and insightful recommendations. Clients noted their punctuality and effective communication, with no reported areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montgomery, AL
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Stamp Idea Group, LLC, an Advertising company, is in Montgomery, Alabama. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Circuit Media LLC, a public relations company, was launched in 2002. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy and is in Denver, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Des Moines, IA
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Happy Medium, a media planning and buying agency, was launched in 2011. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Kozmik Limited is a small branding firm headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Established in 2010, Coast to Coast Events, Inc, a small Advertising company, is in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glastonbury, CT
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Video production agency Frontline Productions offers Video Production and Marketing Strategy. They are in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lubbock, TX
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The Price Group is a branding agency. The team is based in Lubbock, Texas, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carrollton, TX
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Red7 Creative is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Farmers Branch, TX
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Turnstile Inc. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bend, OR
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Launched in 1990, DVA Advertising & PR is a small Advertising company based in Bend, Oregon. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 2014, Outfront media is a small New York, New York-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tyler, TX
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Cue:creative is a branding firm. Their small team of employees is located in Tyler, Texas. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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GMC & Co is a Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 1987.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fayetteville, AR
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Sells Agency is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Avon, CT
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Headquartered in Avon, Connecticut, Mintz + Hoke is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Advertising company Lead Advantage Inc was established in 2003. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49ঢাকা, Bangladesh
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Macomm is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Launched in 1993, Folsom & Associates is a PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Monsoon Communications Inc, an Advertising company, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Advertising company DIMENSION bd is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1974, Glodow Nead Communications is a branding company. Their team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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PR agency BergDavis Public Affairs was founded in 1999. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the team provides Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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36/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.3/40.016.6/20 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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32.3/40.017.4/20 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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38.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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32.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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38.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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27.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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34.8/40.016.4/20 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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26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$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
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$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
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
