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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Pierce Media & Advertising Ltd is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1991 and provide Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Shibuya City, Japan
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RCS Advertising is an Advertising company. Founded in 1996, the team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The company is in Shibuya City, Japan.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Uplead is a Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9AAZ, Argentina
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León is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy and is based in AAZ, Argentina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chuo City, Japan
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Tokyo PR is a Chuo City, Japan-based public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Watermelon Communications is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Equityplus Advertising, an Advertising company, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Launched in 2014, Agencia Clikk Marketing Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gangnam-gu, South Korea
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Communications Korea is a small PR agency located in Gangnam-gu, South Korea. The team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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AdMonks is an Advertising company. Launched in 2017, the company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Erbil, Iraq
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Pencils Advertising Agency is an Advertising company established in 2012. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Vuca Creative is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying, and the company is located in Erbil, Iraq.
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Venture Communications is an Advertising company. The Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based firm was established in 2005. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasig, Philippines
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Graphic design company Convey Ads focuses on Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying. They are in Pasig, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Advertising company Electric Art was established in 1996. The team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development and is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seongnam-si, South Korea
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J.Bridge Marketing Company is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Seongnam-si, South Korea. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Media planning and buying agency Kikosi Limited was established in 2013. The small team offers Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Twiga Studios is an user experience company. The Nairobi, Kenya-based team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Sironka is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North, Kenya
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Launched in 2017, Backdrop Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi City, Kenya
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Advertising company 2020 Marketing specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are located in Nairobi City, Kenya.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Skywall Advertising is an Advertising company. The Nairobi, Kenya-based team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Windmill Advertising Ltd., an Advertising company, was founded in 1999. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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ADON Communications Ltd. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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SETUP LIMITED is a media planning and buying agency launched in 2015. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Escazu, Costa Rica
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Lift Brand is an Advertising company founded in 2004. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Burton Advertising is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, WV
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Advertising company Bullseye Total Media offers Advertising and Digital Strategy. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Creative Intelligence Agency is a Baltimore, Maryland-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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The Grid Agency LLC is a branding agency located in Sacramento, California. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Lavery Rowe Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Birmingham, England. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Wave PR Ltd is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, and their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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RightFit Recruitment is a Recruiting company. The small Dublin, Ireland-based team provides Recruiting and Marketing Strategy. The agency was established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin 4, Ireland
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Small Advertising company MINDMAP, is located in Dublin 4, Ireland. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint John, Canada
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Headquartered in Saint John, Canada, Wright Advertising & Marketing is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Moncton, Canada
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I communications inc. Is an Advertising company located in Moncton, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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TOAD.ai is an Advertising company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2017. Their team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2010, Iris Media is a Broadcast Video company. The team focuses on Broadcast Video and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Crossroads Advertising is an Advertising company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2012, Blink Advertising & Publishing is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holywood, Northern Ireland
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Headquartered in Holywood, Northern Ireland, Tandem Design is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Graphic Design and were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Herstal, Belgium
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Founded in 2007, Caractère Advertising & Communication is an Event Marketing company. The small team specializes in Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, Canada
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Ad Vendors is an Advertising company established in 1994. The team provides Advertising and Logo and is based in London, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mobile, AL
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Founded in 2006, The Kalifeh Media Group is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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PERITUS Public Relations is a branding agency. Founded in 2014, the company is in Birmingham, Alabama. Their team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Homewood, AL
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Public relations agency KC Projects PR was established in 2011. The agency specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Wilbron Inc. Is a branding company launched in 2006. The small team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Hare Communication is a Marketing Strategy company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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BGrace Media LLC, an Event Marketing company, is in Trussville, Alabama. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dothan, AL
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Whittaker Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Dothan, Alabama. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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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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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
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$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
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$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
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999
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31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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34/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
