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 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Vidmar Media Group is a small video production company. They specialize in Video Production and Digital Strategy and were established in 2014.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Social media marketing company Clarity Comms was established in 2013. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil
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Launched in 2009, Opis Agência de Publicidade is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Chatter Media Limited is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Abel Communications is a small Baltimore, Maryland-based public relations agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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KYNE is a New York, New York-based public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Contagion is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Advertising and were founded in 2010.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Tam-Tam\TBWA, an Advertising company, was launched in 1986. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Screamer Co., an Advertising company, is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Calise Partners, an Advertising company, is in Dallas, Texas. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2001.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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IFuel is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in New York, New York. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Located in Denver, Colorado, Heinrich Marketing is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Founded in 2013, Beam Me Up Labs, a small AR/VR development company, is based in Montréal, Canada. Their team focuses on AR/VR development and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Digital For Africa LTD, a media planning and buying agency, offer Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development. They were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Media planning & buying agency The Ward Group, Inc. Is headquartered in Frisco, Texas and. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were established in 1985.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Style Advertising is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1970.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Founded in 1996, Spreng Thomson is a public relations firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Macy + Associates, a public relations agency, was established in 1989. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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IMW Agency is a branding firm. Founded in 1982, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nixa, MO
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Founded in 1997, DL Media, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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CO-OP Advertising is an Advertising company. They are in Toronto, Canada and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Nexty Pty Ltd, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is located in Surry Hills, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Branding agency WeFuse offers Branding and Content Marketing. They are based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Sandton, South Africa.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Dallas, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, Destination Innovate is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Gear Seven is a video production agency. Their small team is in Nashville, Tennessee and offers Video Production and Content Marketing. The firm was founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Katowice, Poland
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Inmedium.pl agencja interaktywna is a small media planning & buying company based in Katowice, Poland. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westport, CT
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LS Media is a PPC company. They are headquartered in Westport, Connecticut and have small team. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bridgeville, PA
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BAM Advertising is an Advertising company in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2004.
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Launched in 2008, Demand Local is a small Mobile & App Marketing company based in. Their team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lebanon, PA
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Fresh Creative Inc. Is an Advertising company. The small Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The agency was founded in 1999.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Helsingfors, Finland
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Grapevine is an Advertising company. The Helsingfors, Finland-based team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Matter Made is a small San Francisco, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Cotactic Media is a media planning and buying agency established in 2017. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fair Lawn, NJ
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Dynalyze Media is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy, and the company is headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beyoğlu , Türkiye
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GIS Consult is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is based in Beyoğlu , Türkiye. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Sound Star Events is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting, and the firm is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2018, Quickstrike Studios is a small media planning and buying company based in Los Angeles, California. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Presnt, an Advertising company, was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Incubeta is an Advertising company. Located in London, England, the agency was established in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Benton, AR
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Headquartered in Benton, Arkansas, YourAdTeam is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 1997.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Mediatropy is a midsize Advertising company. Founded in 2011, the team provides Advertising and Mobile App Development.
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Founded in 2014, pr2 - Communication Agency is a PR agency. In Sofia, Bulgaria, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Northwest Polite Society is a Seattle, Washington-based Commercial Printing company. Their services include Commercial Printing and Advertising.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 1989, Brunner is a media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Auckland, New Zealand
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FCB New Zealand, a midsize Advertising company, is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Shenzhen Shi, China
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RuiYing Media is a branding firm. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is located in Shenzhen Shi, China and Shenzhen Shi, China.
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DigitalJoy is a branding firm. They are located in Curitiba, Brazil. Their team provides Branding and Market Research.
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Established in 2024, RADBOR Growth Agency is a small Bratislava, Slovakia-based Performance Marketing company. Their services include Performance Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Scalex is a small media planning & buying company. Launched in 2001, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Web Development.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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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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$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
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