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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Media planning & buying company Order Media was launched in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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AdCritter is a media planning & buying company. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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AAV Digital Marketing is a media planning and buying company. The team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guildford, England
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Headquartered in Guildford, England, Chamber is a media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Salem, India
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Cueball Creatives, a small media planning and buying agency, is in Salem, India. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2022, Soprano Media is a small Istanbul, Türkiye-based media planning & buying agency. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Vivid Ranking is a media planning and buying company. Their small team of employees is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Thyga is a media planning and buying agency. In London, England and Madrid, Spain, their team provides Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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Launched in 2022, Rebel Lion Advertising is a small Cardiff, Wales-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsPulse is a digital marketing agency specializing in online social media marketing and content creation. Reviews indicate a mixed performance, with 50% positive feedback focusing on effective communication, while negative feedback highlights issues with deadlines, content accuracy, and industry understanding. Reviewers emphasize the need for Pulse to improve its understanding of client industries to deliver satisfactory results.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Markova Creative Limited is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. They specialize in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Naples, FL
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Dragon Horse Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2015. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coolangatta, Australia
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BKC Media is a small Coolangatta, Australia-based media planning & buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Milton, MA
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Founded in 2000, Mediaworks is a media planning and buying company. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Media Design Group is a media planning and buying agency. Their team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampton, England
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Trans World Media Ltd is a media planning and buying agency. Founded in 1969, the company is in Hampton, England. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Water and Lime Media is a media planning and buying agency. They were established in 2020 and specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Herzliya, Israel
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Small media planning and buying company MediaYo, is located in Herzliya, Israel. Their services include Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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ConsortX Media is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Bengaluru, India, their small team offers Media Planning & Buying. The agency was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10,000+
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Wordpress website developer in delhi is a media planning & buying agency. The team is based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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The Market is a media planning & buying agency. The team is in London, England, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Play Mkrs, a media planning and buying agency, was established in 2009. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Packaging Design and is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and cairo, Egypt.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Infinity Marketing - South Carolina is a media planning & buying company. The Greenville, South Carolina-based team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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Launched in 2001, CCOM Group is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Advertising company Unique Engine Company is in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999London, England
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Blue Tick Pro UK - Instagram Verification Service, a Marketing Strategy company, is in London, England. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2018.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mandeville, LA
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Established in 2012, Fridge is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Media planning & buying company M&K Media was founded in 2001. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Coastal Maverick is a small Jacksonville, Florida-based Advertising and media planning & buying company. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bishop's Tachbrook, England
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Ad Synergy is a media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is based in Bishop's Tachbrook, England.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Red & Co. Is a small Portland, Oregon-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Sideqik is a media planning & buying company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia and offers Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Tangoo is a media planning & buying company. Established in 2021, their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Prime Publishing Labs is a content creation and SEO optimization company known for delivering high-quality and engaging content tailored to enhance website visibility and search engine rankings. The company received mostly positive reviews, with approximately 75% of feedback highlighting their proficiency in SEO and content creation. However, issues with deadlines and communication were noted by 25% of reviewers, particularly in larger projects requiring extensive support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2017, We Are Rosie is an Advertising and media planning and buying company. The agency provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bothell, WA
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Element 7 Productions LLC is a video production agency based in Bothell, Washington. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marousi, Greece
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ForestView is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Loavi information technology is a Content Writing Services company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their team offers Content Writing Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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MBuy is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Ads2publish is an Advertising and media planning & buying agency. They are headquartered in Delhi, India. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Digilant is a media planning & buying agency. They were founded in 2009 and focus on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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See all 1 projectsO.H. Partners is a comprehensive marketing agency specializing in creative execution, media placement, and campaign management across TV, radio, digital, and social platforms. The company is recognized for providing extensive attention to client accounts, with around 70% of reviews highlighting strong project management and communication. However, 30% of feedback mentions inefficiencies linked to their large team structure.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London , England
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December 19, a small Advertising and media planning and buying agency, is based in London , England. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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White Spider Media is a small London, England-based media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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College Marketing Group is a media planning and buying company. The company is headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Exverus Media is a Los Angeles, California-based media planning and buying agency. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2012.
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ritude is a media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company Cox Media was founded in 1981. The team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy and is in Atlanta, Georgia and Phoenix, Arizona.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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Bbrand, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2013. Located in Milano, Italy, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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BrandVerge, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in New York, New York. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy 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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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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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
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$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
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$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
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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34.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 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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$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
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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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
