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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Established in 2012, TRICKY COMMUNICATIONS KFT. Is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Friendly is an UX agency founded in 2008. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Curitiba, Brazil
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Casatrezestudio® is a Broadcast Video company founded in 2008. The team specializes in Broadcast Video and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Curitiba , Brazil
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Centro de Comunicação, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2002. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Washington, PA
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GM&P Advertising is an Advertising company. Established in 1995, the agency is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Media planning & buying agency adBidtise was launched in 2014. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Astoria, NY
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Founded in 2005, Mediamorphosis Advertising & Technology Inc is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Small Corporate Training & Coaching company Bluesky Strategy Group Inc., is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. The team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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MullenLowe and Friends is an Advertising company. Founded in 1995, the agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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B, S & Co. Is a small branding company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newtown Square, PA
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Mendoza Group, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning &
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Davis & Associates Communications is a branding firm founded in 1996. Their team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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Located in Zagreb, Croatia and Beograd, Serbia, Ascanius Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Small media planning & buying company Sanabel Studio, is in Gaza, Palestine, State of. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Igualada, Spain
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Trilogi - The eCommerce Agency is a media planning & buying agency established in 1999. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Krunch.co, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, VT
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KSV Agency is a PR agency. The Burlington, Vermont-based company provides Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shanghai, China
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Next Ren0 is a media planning & buying agency. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Shanghai, China.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seef, Bahrain
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Bernays Worldwide, a public relations agency, was launched in 2012. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Established in 2020, Passer is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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REBL is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Helsinki, Finland
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Kaiku, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Main Street Direct is a small New York, New York-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Launched in 2007, Beachfront is an Advertising company. The agency specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Established in 2018, Full Sail Media is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marquette, MI
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Founded in 2020, Yellow Dog Creative, a small Advertising company, is based in Marquette, Michigan. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Incite Media is a small Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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Launched in 1996, Horn Media Group is an Advertising company. The small team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Founded in 2019, Theo, a small Advertising company, is located in Portland, Oregon. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Antwerpen, Belgium
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S1 Digital, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Antwerpen, Belgium. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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In Kyiv, Ukraine, Twiga Ukraine is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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Foster + Svensson, an Advertising company, is in Beograd, Serbia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kinnelon, NJ
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Located in Kinnelon, New Jersey, New Road Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, DyKtel is a small Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Brandiology, a media planning & buying agency, was launched in 2016. The agency specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, Egypt
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StackDeans is a media planning & buying agency established in 2022. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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In Doha, Qatar, etc.agency is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Media planning & buying company The Digital Tree was launched in 2014. The agency specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hamilton, Canada
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Creative Guild is a media planning & buying company. Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, the firm was founded in 2007. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Accra, Ghana
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Based in Accra, Ghana, Origin8 Limited is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Accra, Ghana
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E-volution International, an Advertising company, is located in Accra, Ghana. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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BrandComm Asia is a small public relations company in Makati, Philippines. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nerokouros, Greece
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Founded in 2015, Indigo View Productions is a small Advertising company in Nerokouros, Greece. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Virginia Beach, VA
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Bonneville Communications is a public relations agency. Their team is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia and Salt Lake City, Utah and focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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Small Market Research company Research Matrix Limited, is headquartered in Ikeja, Nigeria. Their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Located in Cairo, Egypt, M ²-Measurable Marketing is a small branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bnei Brak, Israel
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Kanibal Media ltd, a media planning and buying agency, is in Bnei Brak, Israel. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ocala, FL
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Social media marketing firm AJSAmedia.com., LLC. Was established in 2023. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Ocala, Florida.
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Media planning & buying company Admediary LLC was founded in 2013. The company offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Danbury, CT
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Response Solutions LLC is a small media planning & buying agency headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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