Top Media Buying Agencies in California
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 23 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a full-service media planning and buying firm specializing in advertising strategy, ad purchasing, and media audience segmentation. Clients consistently praise their effective communication, strategic expertise, and impressive results, including a 10-fold return on ad spend (ROAS). Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their responsiveness and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless project management and goal achievement.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a prominent media planner firm specializing in media planning and buying services. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their exceptional customer service, expertise, and ability to enhance ROI and campaign performance. Clients commend their strategic advertising planning and responsiveness to unique business needs.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 18 projectsEXL Media is a media planning and buying firm specializing in advertising strategy, media audience segmentation, and ad service purchasing. The company has garnered positive feedback for its strategic thinking, professionalism, and seamless project management, with 100% of reviewers praising these attributes. Their expertise in media buying and audience segmentation has helped clients achieve significant growth, such as a 311% increase in website sessions.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9South Gate, CA
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Established in 2014, Native Empire is a small Advertising company based in Haymarket, Australia and London, England. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1994, OneWorld Communications is a branding agency. The agency specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Temecula, CA
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Sean Murray Broker, an Other Marketing company, was launched in 2007. The firm provides Other Marketing and Commercial Brokerage Services, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakland, CA
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Launched in 2009, WHM Creative is a small Advertising company based in Oakland, California. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Venture Strategic, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 2011.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Fiat Growth is an Advertising company. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm was established in 2018. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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FOXFORCE, a video production agency, is located in Laguna Niguel, California. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Small media planning & buying agency AD3 Advertising & Design, is based in Glendale, California. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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No Such Agency is a Los Angeles, California-based public relations company. They focus on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Launched in 1993, Epic Ad Group is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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AIM Consulting, Inc. Is a PR firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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BGA Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1995, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redding, CA
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Legacy Catalyst Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2020. Headquartered in Redding, California, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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SUPERMOON , an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. Located in Santa Monica, California, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Culver City, CA
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Redbird Group is a branding company. Located in Culver City, California, the firm was established in 1996. Their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Culver City, CA
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URi Global is a small branding firm. Established in 1996, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fresno, CA
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Catalyst Marketing Company is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2011. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Reveille, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Costa Mesa, California and provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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FSB Public Affairs is a small Anaheim, California-based public relations agency. The team provides Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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AdTribute is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2019, the company provides Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Heat, an Advertising company, was launched in 2004. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Advertising company Doremus is headquartered in New York, New York and San Francisco, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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Amusement Park is an Advertising company. They are located in Santa Ana, California and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Castells & Asociados is a branding company. Founded in 1998, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Deutsch is a midsize UX agency. They provide UX/UI Design and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 1969.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Redondo Beach, CA
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Worldmedia Interactive, a media planning & buying company, focus on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1999.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Beyrmedia, a branding firm, is located in Sacramento, California. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Established in 2012, Atlas Publishers is a branding agency. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Martin, CA
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Based in San Martin, California, Corpory is a media planning and buying company. Established in 2022, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and IT strategy consulting.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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See all 1 projectsZubi Advertising is a full-service agency known for its expertise in Hispanic market outreach, offering services such as market planning, strategy, media buying, and creative content. Reviews highlight their exceptional creativity, commitment, and management, with commendations for their adaptability and dedication to clients, even in challenging situations. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no negative remarks, reflecting strong client satisfaction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Mercury Media is a media planning & buying agency. They were launched in 1989, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Malibu, CA
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BANANA Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and are located in Malibu, California and Dallas, Texas.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Launched in 2016, Manifest Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Advertising company The Pixel Network is in San Diego, California. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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GreenRoom Media Services, a small social media marketing company, is located in San Diego, California. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Clovis, CA
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Launched in 2014, Global Self Book Publishing is a media planning & buying company. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Located in Walnut Creek, California, Marcom Management Group Inc is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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Marketing Strategy company EC Marketing Agency was founded in 1989. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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Fortune Public Relations, a public relations agency, provide Public Relations and Event Marketing. They were launched in 1986.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Mateo, CA
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Blue Egg Interactive, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing and are located in San Mateo, California.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Battery is an Advertising company. They are in Los Angeles, California, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California, Total Assault is a media planning and buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Established in 2010, Channel Factory is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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MeadsDurket is a branding agency. Founded in 2004, the agency is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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MedAccess is a small San Diego, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Advertising company Simon & Associates focuses on Advertising and Broadcast Video. They were established in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Fraser Communications is an Advertising company. Launched in 1998, the agency is located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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 - 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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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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List of the Top 15 California Media Buying and Planning Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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29.3/40.017/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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27.1/40.014/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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30.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.9/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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33.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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29.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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29.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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31.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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31.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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29.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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20.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Media Planning & Buying40% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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30.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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30/40.018.8/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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29.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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26.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.5/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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29.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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26.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews4.1/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westminster, CA
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27.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Novato, CA
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28.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Hermosa Beach, CA
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20.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other
