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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2015, Fyre Agency is a small public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Small Marketing Strategy company Rudra Softech, is in Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Randle Communications is a Sacramento, California-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London , England
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Marketing Strategy company Fundamental Media was launched in 2003. The midsize team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Media planning & buying company VMLY&R was launched in 1923. Located in New York, New York and , the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Taguig, Philippines
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Launched in 2008, AdSpark Inc., a midsize Advertising company, is located in Taguig, Philippines. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seoul, South Korea
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Yello Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Seoul, South Korea. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Seosan-si, South Korea
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TBWA Korea is an Advertising company. The Seosan-si, South Korea-based firm was established in 1970. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Mapo-gu, South Korea
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Isentia, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 1982. In Mapo-gu, South Korea, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Talon Outdoor is an Advertising company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2007. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Media planning and buying agency Arenas Entertainment provides Media Planning & Buying and Market Research. They are located in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Torrance, CA
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Walker Advertising is a media planning & buying agency. The midsize Torrance, California-based team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Call Center Services. The firm was established in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dallas, TX
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Advertising company Ackerman McQueen is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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You Agency is a media planning and buying company. Headquartered in , their midsize team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding. The agency was established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Media planning & buying agency Pyramedia is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Video Production and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, Market Express Limited is a large Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Launched in 1989, Horizon Media is an AR/VR development company. The team focuses on AR/VR development and Marketing Strategy and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 1992, Nova Marketing is a midsize media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Advertising company Mediagistic is in Tampa, Florida. They provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Simons Island, GA
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Established in 2005, Conquer, a midsize media planning & buying company, is located in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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DWA Media is a media planning & buying agency. Their midsize team is based in San Francisco, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Caracas, Venezuela
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ARS Publicidad is an Advertising company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Caracas, Venezuela and Miami, Florida. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minnetonka, MN
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Media planning & buying agency Mediaspace Solutions is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota and New York, New York. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Mumbai, India
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Schbang is a branding agency. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India and London, England. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Warszawa, Poland
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Agora SA is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland.
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Midsize media planning and buying company Leighton Engage, is in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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QRY is a media planning and buying agency founded in 2016. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Glass sticker BD is an Advertising company. Launched in 2006, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2023, kreative.asia is a media planning and buying agency. Headquartered in Zamboanga, Philippines, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Wikibusines is a PR company. They are based in Kyiv, Ukraine and have small team of experts. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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GYK Antler, a branding company, focus on Branding and Market Research. They were launched in 1975.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Evesham, NJ
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SEBPO, a large Back Office Outsourcing company, is based in Evesham, New Jersey and Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Media planning and buying company A&K Marketing was established in 2009. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Reykjavík, Iceland
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Established in 2000, Birtingahusid is a media planning & buying company. Based in Reykjavík, Iceland, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Feld Advertising is an Advertising company. The San Francisco, California-based team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Charlton Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency is located in Portland, Oregon. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Johnston, IA
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Bucket Media is an Advertising company founded in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2012, Amplify Digital Agency is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Located in Lagos, Nigeria, Robert Taylor Media is a media planning & buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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In Cincinnati, Ohio, Dooley Social Studio is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seoul, South Korea
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RS AD is an Advertising company. The Seoul, South Korea-based company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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ZeroToGrowth Agency is an Advertising company. The Bucharest, Romania-based company was founded in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Based in Dallas, Texas and Austin, Texas, The Richards Group is an Advertising company. Established in 1976, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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SmartyAds, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Custom Software Development. They were founded in 2011.
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Imbassy is a web design agency. Their team is in Hurghada, Egypt and Port Said, Egypt. The company provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Budding Culture is a Digital Strategy company. The Irvine, California-based agency was established in 2010. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sandpoint, ID
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Kochava is a Sandpoint, Idaho-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Madrid, Spain
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Established in 2004, t2ó, Full Service Sales & Marketing Consultancy for Ecommerce Hispanic Brands is a media planning & buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Longueuil, Canada
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Based in Longueuil, Canada, Reload Digital Agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Advertising 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
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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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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
