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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Donrite Consultancy & Design is an Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Graphic Design and were founded in 1996.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, MS
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Broderick Advertising is an Advertising company. Founded in 1983, the firm is located in Jackson, Mississippi. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Penny Marketing, an Advertising company, was established in 2014. The small team focuses on Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ChatterBox PR & Events is a PR company. The firm is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Launched in 2017, DisPRuptive is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Athens, GA
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Local Eye Media is an Advertising company headquartered in Athens, Georgia. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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BGA Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1995, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poulsbo, WA
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Apex Media & Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 1992. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising and is headquartered in Poulsbo, Washington.
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Glob Web Media is a Thane, India-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Advertising.
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Established in 2019, Chattertools is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Established in 2008, Metrik Marketing Inc is a PPC agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hove, England
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VIXXR is an e-commerce development company. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Abuja, Nigeria
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Danisoft Innovative Solution is a branding company. They are headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. Their team provides Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winter Park, FL
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Eleven 11 Communications, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redding, CA
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Legacy Catalyst Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2020. Headquartered in Redding, California, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Branding firm RealestateMY is in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. They offer Branding and Content Marketing and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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CTA komunikacije , an Advertising company, was launched in 2018. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, the team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Weesp, Netherlands
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FLII Media is an Advertising company. Based in Weesp, Netherlands, the team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kallithea, Greece
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Magnetic Marketing Greece is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Kallithea, Greece, the company was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saratoga Springs, UT
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Swell MKTG is a media planning & buying company. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and are in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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BlackMewa is a social media marketing firm. Their team is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland and provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Portadown, Northern Ireland
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PDG Advertising is a Portadown, Northern Ireland-based Advertising company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Market Research company TeamNOBOX is located in Madrid, Spain. The team provides Market Research and Product Marketing.
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Run2Promotion is a social media marketing company founded in 2017. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Founded in 2013, Broca & Wernicke is a small Paris, France-based branding firm. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Coates Kokes, an Advertising company, was founded in 1978. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is in Portland, Oregon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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CRM Group is a branding company. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas and have small team. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 1989, Helen Thompson Media is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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Stratacomm is a PR agency. They are based in Washington, District of Columbia and Bingham Farms, Michigan. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cheadle, England
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Back Office Outsourcing company Assured Events is based in Cheadle, England. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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CreativeFeed is a Marketing Strategy company located in New York, New York and San Francisco, California. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 1994, The Halo Group is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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In New York, New York, Working Media Group is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Pinta is a small Advertising company. Established in 1997, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Smithfield Agency is a media planning and buying company based in London, England and Manchester, England. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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Bewonder* is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Leeds, England and Soho, England and have small team. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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ZoZo Group LLC, a graphic design agency, was launched in 2003. Located in Denver, Colorado, the team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Best Communications is a media planning and buying company. They were established in 1995 and focus on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Public relations firm Botticelli PR was founded in 1994. The team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy and is in Czech Republic.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Konya, Türkiye
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Advertising company DP CREATIVE is headquartered in Konya, Türkiye. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, MethodiaWeb is a small Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Stamford, CT
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Advantage is a small branding firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hanoi, Vietnam
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Mix Digital is an UX agency. Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, the team offers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Event Marketing company PAZ Marketing was founded in 2008. The firm offers Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nairobi, Kenya
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Launched in 2009, Bean Interactive Limited is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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PML GROUP is a Dublin, Ireland-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were established in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Aiken PR is a small Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Event Management company. Their services include Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Navigator Blue is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Wildstone, an Advertising company, was established in 2010. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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
