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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Calipers is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Media Planning & Buying and is in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Design Prodigy is a Content Marketing company launched in 2005. The small team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Advertising company Vertical3 Media is located in Miami, Florida. They specialize in Advertising and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2000, Cavendish Media Limited is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Advertising company What to Do Media was launched in 2005. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Ox Pro Media - Digital Marketing Agency is a small Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2014.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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OneNinth is a video production company. The El Segundo, California-based firm offers Video Production and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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JustUs Advertising is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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In Nashville, Tennessee, Targoz Market Research is a small branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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RAVE is an Advertising company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Branding firm DOJO Creative focuses on Branding and Graphic Design. They are based in South Bend, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Green Arrow Marketing & Media is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shinjuku City, Japan
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Plus Alpha Digital is a small Digital Strategy company founded in 2017. Their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Based in Noida, India, Bluepixel media and entertainment pvt ltd is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2018, Clear Media Group Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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TheAdSide is an Advertising company. Located in New York, New York, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Media planning and buying company Perceptive Media & Marketing, LLC was established in 2010. The small team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerThessaloniki, Greece
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Alma Digital Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Stevenage, England
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Media Alive is a media planning & buying company. The Stevenage, England-based company offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Firenze, Italy
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Media Firenze, an Advertising company, was established in 1998. They offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia London Moskva is a media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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Small PR firm Unique Italia, is in Milano, Italy. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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LakeStreet Communications is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Canada. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Herd Strategies is a branding company. Launched in 2011, the agency is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Harris & Smith Public Affairs is a small Mercer Island, Washington-based PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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The AdMark Group, a small media planning & buying agency, is in Pasadena, California. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Media planning and buying agency Dolce Advertising offers Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design. They were launched in 1956.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florence, KY
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Paragon Advertising & Communications is a media planning & buying agency based in Florence, Kentucky. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, IN
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Media planning and buying company Better Merchants Marketing and Media was founded in 2004. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Logo and is based in Lafayette, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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In Lafayette, Louisiana, Calzone & Associates, Inc is a media planning and buying agency. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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RealWorld Marketing is a small Scottsdale, Arizona-based media planning and buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alameda, CA
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Media planning and buying company Bautista Direct Marketing provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising. They are headquartered in Alameda, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Latitude Media is a media planning & buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Small media planning and buying agency Prochannel Media, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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E L E M E N T 8., a media planning & buying agency, is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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AdHub is an Advertising company. The Toronto, Canada-based firm was established in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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SharkTV is a small -based media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Cultivate+ is a media planning & buying agency founded in 2013. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Columbia, SC
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Established in 2006, Buonasera Media Services is a media planning & buying agency. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Park City, UT
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360 Touch is a media planning & buying company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Park City, Utah. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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VNeck Media Inc. Is a video production company. Established in 2013, their team provides Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2013, ADEPT Strategy & Public Relations is a small Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based media planning and buying company. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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Launched in 2015, Big Wave Media, LLC is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Oakland, California, the team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, MS
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Mississippi Press Services, Inc. Is a small Jackson, Mississippi-based media planning & buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stillwater, MN
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Lighthouse Marketing Media is a media planning and buying company located in Stillwater, Minnesota. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Recife, Brazil
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Rpress Comunicação, a small media planning & buying company, is in Recife, Brazil. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Lanning Outdoor Advertising is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2011, and their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Brook, AL
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Thinc Media is a media planning and buying agency. They are located in Mountain Brook, Alabama and have small team. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Liverpool, England
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Pink Media, a small media planning and buying agency, is based in Liverpool, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Marketing Keys is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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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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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
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
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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
