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 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.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NVServices 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.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices 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.
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Cunningham PR and Marketing, a public relations firm, is based in Bray, Ireland. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising and were launched in 2012.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Baghdad, Iraq
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UP Agency is a branding company founded in 2020. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is located in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Branding company TalentWave Digital is based in Surat, India. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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ESSAWY LTD is a Fractional CMO Services company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their team focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Launched in 2023, FILMATIC is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Gingee Studio is an Email Marketing company. In Montréal, Canada, their team provides Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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ULTRA EVENTS CC is an Event Management company. Launched in 2024, their team focuses on Event Management and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ningi, Australia
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Established in 2024, Combe Media is a small video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Tenfold Scale is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, California. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9València, Spain
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Public relations agency PaceRabbit PR-Agency was launched in 2021. Located in València, Spain, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Saint-Cannat, France
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Agence Clova is a Direct Marketing company launched in 2025. The company focuses on Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Fuse is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, their small team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. The company was established in 2026.
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Wizard of Ads Chuck McKay, Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The Noblesville, Indiana-based team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Kade Marketing, a small Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Product Marketing.
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NORU Creative Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2024. The company is located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Ghostlabs is a Singapore , Singapore-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Based in London, England, Collective Media is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9İSTANBUL, Türkiye
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Founded in 2021, Exen Invest is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Market Research.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Upland, CA
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SEO company Odin Marketing House was established in 2017. Headquartered in Upland, California, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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Facescent AI, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 2026, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Multiply Revenue is a small Phoenix, Arizona-based media planning & buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Established in 2025, MRSM | مرسم البلد is a PR agency. The company focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Accendo360 is a Sheffield, England-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wyboston, England
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Established in 2016, Clicks Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rolleston, New Zealand
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Launched in 2024, KZN Digital is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Rolleston, New Zealand.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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Launched in 2025, iGaming.bet is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Event Marketing.
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WRKNG DIGITAL is a Lehi, Utah-based Advertising company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Barking Bee is an Advertising company. The small Ahmedabad, India-based team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The firm was founded in 2026.
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Brand Butter is a Fredericton, Canada-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Web Design and were launched in 2024.
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Founded in 2020, INHOUSE PUBLICITY is a small Paris, France-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Snul Comms is a PR agency established in 2024. The small team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Marketing Strategy company StreamAd was established in 2025. The small team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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WIDE is an Advertising company launched in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Pupal Agency, a branding agency, specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy. They were established in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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UPGRADE ADS is an Ecommerce Marketing company established in 2024. The small team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kirchheim bei München, Germany
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Taismo is a SEO agency. The small Kirchheim bei München, Germany-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2019.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Leybort Marketing is an Email Marketing company. In Warszawa, Poland, the agency was founded in 2023. Their services include Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Techepanel is a Faisalabad, Pakistan-based IT managed services company. The team provides IT managed services and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paços de Ferreira, Portugal
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The Blank Works is a small Paços de Ferreira, Portugal-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New Braunfels, TX
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Small Marketing Strategy company GrowthFactor, is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 4 projectsDav Social provides services in sales, brand awareness, viewership, and lead generation. The reviews consistently highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong client support. Clients are impressed by their time management, strategic planning, and ability to deliver significant returns, with recurring praise for their responsiveness and ongoing improvements.
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Cohlmia Marketing, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.
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Established in 2015, Strategic Partners Marketing LLC is a small Madison, Wisconsin-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Happy Parrots is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Warszawa, Poland and specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Minato City, Japan
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See all 8 projectsURALA International is a media planning and buying firm specializing in media audience segmentation and advertising strategy. They received positive feedback for their professionalism and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their timely delivery and responsiveness. Their efforts resulted in substantial media exposure and successful PR initiatives for the launch of a new airline route.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Zambezi, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Culver City, California. Established in 2006, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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PGR Media is a social media marketing firm. In Boston, Massachusetts and , their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Out of Home Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Arlington, VA
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LMO is a public relations company launched in 1995. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Founded in 1985, Allen & Gerritsen is a PR company. The firm provides Public Relations and Product Design, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sausalito, CA
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Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners is a branding firm. Based in Sausalito, California and Los Angeles, California, their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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32.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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31.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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30.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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26.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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34.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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29.6/40.016/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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27.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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24.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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31.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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35/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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30.8/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Provo, UT
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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 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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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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23.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.8/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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34/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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31.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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23.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.2/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 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
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
