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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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In Houston, Texas, UART AGENCY is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Established in 2003, Fish Marketing is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Branding company LoSasso Integrated Marketing is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49София, Bulgaria
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Intelday Solutions is a PR agency. They are located in София, Bulgaria. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Agency Creative is a Marketing Strategy company in Dallas, Texas. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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InQuest Marketing is an user experience design company located in Kansas City, Missouri. They provide UX/UI Design and Branding and were launched in 1986.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mandeville, LA
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People Who Think, LLC is an Advertising company headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Curve Marketing & Communications is a small Digital Strategy company based in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Envoy Inc is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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AnyFunnels is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Walnut, California and specializes in Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Myers, FL
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Launched in 2000, Shelter Cove Marketing is an Advertising company. The small team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Digitech Brands is a branding company. Based in Nairobi, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bemidji, MN
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Turning Household is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nicosia, Cyprus
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928trends is an Advertising company. The Nicosia, Cyprus-based agency offers Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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Social media marketing agency AdsHoreca is based in T'bilisi, Georgia and Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Netwrkr is a small Sydney, Australia-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Rogers, AR
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CoreTrex is a small branding firm. They offer Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2020.
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Areacode Creative Minds Limited. Is a branding agency founded in 2016. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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North Star Media Consulting LLC is a small Direct Marketing company. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2023.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hawthorne, Australia
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Two lip media is a Hawthorne, Australia-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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International Advertising Solutions is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Direct Marketing and are based in London, England.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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STEP1 Advertising is a media planning and buying company. The midsize Singapore, Singapore-based team provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2016.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Strategic Digital Marketing Company Limited is a midsize SEO services firm located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Based in Orlando, Florida and Toronto, Canada, Windnfire WEB 3.0 Agency is a branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9beijing, China
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See all 1 projectsMaymurch China offers services in online reputation management, SEO optimization, and digital marketing. The company has received positive feedback for their strategic planning, effective workflow integration, and value-added services. Clients have noted significant improvements in revenue and business alliances due to their efforts.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Reign is a Vancouver, Washington-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Midvale, UT
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Baker Web Solutions is a PR company located in Midvale, Utah. They provide Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Köping, Sweden
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ML Webbyrå AB is an Advertising company in Köping, Sweden. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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BrandVestorz is a branding firm. They are based in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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TerraNova360 is a Toronto, Canada-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Akron, OH
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Gemini Media Group is an Akron, Ohio-based Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hanoi, Vietnam
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PanaMotion VFX Studio is a Logo company. They provide Logo and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2009. The company is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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See all 1 projectsPimentone Media offers comprehensive digital solutions, including web design and digital business development. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, responsiveness, and high-quality, functional deliverables. Clients appreciate Pimentone Media's ability to enhance online visibility and provide robust support. Overall, their expertise and customer service are frequently praised.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Moxē is an Orlando, Florida-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bridgeport, CT
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Bob Abbate Marketing, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, KY
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Belltower Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and are in Bellevue, Kentucky.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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251 Communications and Marketing is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2011, and their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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BrandMinded, a web design agency, is based in Tampa, Florida. The team focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Timișoara, Romania
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EBIG, a branding firm, was established in 2005. They specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, STORY Web Design & Marketing Agency is a media planning & buying company. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Advertising company CULTURE ONE WORLD was launched in 2011. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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D:istinkt is a branding firm launched in 2000. The firm provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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APartnership is an Advertising company launched in 1998. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edmond, OK
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Fylo is a media planning & buying agency. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, the company was established in 2000. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Market Research company GetMedia was launched in 2011. The firm provides Market Research and Public Relations, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lytchett Matravers, England
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See all 1 projectsOunternet digital marketing agency offers services including lead generation, custom landing page design, data analytics, persona creation, and PPC Google Ads management. Reviews highlight the agency's data-driven approach, effective project management, and impressive ROI, with clients noting significant improvements in website traffic and high-quality leads. The agency is praised for their industry knowledge and seamless communication, though more face-to-face meetings are desired.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Evesham, NJ
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DiPietro Marketing Group LLC is a PPC company established in 2002. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Farfetched Studios LLC is an Email Marketing company founded in 2010. In St. Louis, Missouri, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Established in 2014, Mediallainz Marketing & Digital Media Solutions LLP is a pay per click company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Castle Bytham, England
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Small branding firm Dupree International, is located in Castle Bytham, England. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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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
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Provo, UT
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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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27.1/40.014/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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23.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.8/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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34/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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31.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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23.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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32.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.2/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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30.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.9/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other
