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Catchword is one of the world's leading naming and branding agencies, helping organizations create memorable company and product names and identities. Clients like Starbucks, Corning, Volkswagen, Moody's, Rivian, and TikTok rely on Catchword for strategic thinking, exceptional creativity, and enduring brand...
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Branding
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
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Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Portfolios Count
33 Projects Listed
Catchword Services
Branding
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
Market Research
Creative Services
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Intel
Starbucks
Fitbit
Dunkin'
The Home Depot
PwC
General Motors
Uber
Corning
NBCUniversal
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Catchword Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous Director of Global Marketing at IDEXX Laboratories
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Our company required a distinctive name for an innovative platform we are introducing to the veterinary technology field. Given our own emphasis on structure and efficiency, Catchword proved to be an excellent match. They posed thoughtful questions and grasped our objectives quickly and thoroughly. We were very pleased not only with the caliber of the naming options presented but also with the entire experience. The project was managed smoothly, delivered on time, and stayed within budget. We are so pleased with the experience that we plan to recommend their services to other divisions of our company.
Anonymous Linguistic Director at Nomen Italia
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Catchword has been our primary naming partner, as we have worked with them since 2000. Their cultural and linguistic expertise enables our clients’ names to achieve global resonance while avoiding potential challenges in the important U.S. market. They contribute innovative, U.S.-grounded perspectives, and their branding acumen ensures their guidance is both strategically sound and practically applicable. Professional, responsive, and deeply committed, they are a valued partner.
Anonymous Global Brands & Licences Manager at Automotive Company
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
We brought in Catchword on a fast timeline to create naming strategy and product names for three Connected Services solutions. Their creativity and grasp of our brand were clear from the start, delivering strong, well-supported options. They pushed us to think beyond initial limits, provided smart recommendations for our portfolio, and consistently delivered on time.
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Your Vision, Our Foundation. You Build It. We Sell It.
At Nomadigo, we offer commercial video production and events services across diverse sectors with 300+ projects. We offer flexible pricing, making us startup-friendly. Our full-service approach covers everything from concept to post-production...
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Video Production
Event Marketing
Video Marketing
Digital Strategy
Branding
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Location
Palo Alto, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
30 Projects Listed
Nomadigo Services
Video Production
Event Marketing
Video Marketing
Digital Strategy
Branding
Creative Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
Content Marketing
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Cognitiv
Qure
Province of Nord Brbant
Can-Am
Nexa3D
People & Copmuters
Switzerland Global Enterprise
Bringg
Techniplas
GT Law
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Nomadigo Reviews & Testimonials
Ayelet Halamish CEO at Flintstone s.r.o
5.0★
Video Production Review from Ayelet Halamish
This is where their expertise really shined. They knew how to guide interviews to get authentic, compelling sound bites not stiff, scripted responses. The final edits felt personal, credible, and persuasive.Beyond the creative execution, the entire process was seamless. The team was strategic, detail-oriented, and fast, delivering content that exceeded expectations while staying on schedule. If you're looking for a video partner that thinks like a marketer and produces like a top-tier creative agency, Nomadigo is the team you want on your side.
Privata Review from Google
5.0★
Privata's Review Sourced from Google
When I launched my luxury brand, I needed more than just a production company; I needed a creative partner who could translate elegance and form into pure visual poetry. Nomadigo delivered beyond expectation.From the sheen of silk, satin and velour every shot was a perfect shot. They understood that my designs weren’t just meant to be seen—they were meant to be felt.Beyond the visuals, their direction was impeccable. They didn’t just film; they sculpted each moment—guiding the models with precision to ensure that every movement, every pose, amplified the grace and structure of each piece. The result? A campaign that radiates the essence of luxury, where every frame tells a story of confidence, powerful women, and timeless beauty.For a brand that lives and breathes aesthetics and luxury, Nomadigo isn’t just a production team—they are artists in their own right. If you need to showcase luxury in its purest form, this is the only team to trust.
Michael S Review from Google
5.0★
Michael S's Review Sourced from Google
Next-Level Adventure Filmmaking—Nomadigo DeliversIn the world of extreme adventure, capturing the thrill, speed, and raw adrenaline of off-road tours isn’t easy. Most production crews would struggle to keep up—Nomadigo thrived.I’ve never seen a team so dialed into the technical and physical demands of high-speed adventure filmmaking. They rigged motorcycles and chase vehicles to capture jaw-dropping footage from angles I didn’t even think were possible. Watching them strap cameras to cars flying across rugged terrain, I kept thinking, there’s no way that gear survives this—but it did. That’s what professionals do.The final edits? Insane. Slow-motion dust clouds, water spraying up through the air, perfectly-timed speed ramps, and a music score that gets your heart racing before you even step into a vehicle. It was exactly what we wanted—even before we knew it was possible.If you want extreme adventure captured with precision, Nomadigo is the only team I’d trust.
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Mindgruve is a San Diego headquartered, full-service digital marketing, commerce, and data-technology agency founded in 2001. With more than 400 strategists, creatives, media planners, data scientists, and engineers across multiple U.S., Latin America, and European offices, the agency delivers integrated...
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Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Branding
Market Research
eCommerce Development
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Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Mindgruve Services
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Branding
Market Research
eCommerce Development
Big Data Analytics
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Martinelli's
San Diego Zoo
House of Blues
UnityPoint Health
MDVIP
SleepScore
Opus Bank
California Protons
Fujikura
FICO
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Mindgruve Reviews & Testimonials
Rick Debattista Review from Google
1.0★
Rick Debattista's Review Sourced from Google
This is a scam, it's robbery you have to put out that much money and you hope you and it keeps increasing until you get $10 profit just to fish you in like a bass on a hook. Beware
Wilhelm von Mayer Review from Google
5.0★
Wilhelm von Mayer's Review Sourced from Google
Great agency to work with. They will absolutely go beyond the call of duty to make it happen.
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Full-Service Advertising Agency Providing Start To Finish Marketing Solutions.
LMA is a full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in San Diego, California. Serving medium to large businesses across the U.S., the firm specializes in delivering strategic marketing solutionsfrom brand building and digital campaigns to media planning, production, and Spanish-language...
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Advertising
SEO
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
LMA Services
Advertising
SEO
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Branding
Creative Services
Digital Services
Market Research
Web Development
Direct Marketing
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Mission Fed
Fix Auto
The Super Dentists
John Hine Mazda
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LMA Reviews & Testimonials
The Super Dentists Review from Google
5.0★
The Super Dentists's Review Sourced from Google
LMA has played a significant role in The Super Dentists growth since day one. Their knowledge of the latest advertising trends, such as OTT, and their decades of buying TV, radio, and more have contributed directly to our growth and expansion efforts.LMA's obsessive nature to constantly evaluate and improve has fine-tuned our approach and has ensured our team has met or exceeded our key goals year after year.When faced with tough decisions, the LMA team has been an excellent partner, providing a thorough perspective and options that have helped me make informed decisions that have led to success. LMA is a high-powered agency, and I strongly recommend working with them to take your marketing and strategy to another level.
Sarah Reid Review from Google
5.0★
Sarah Reid's Review Sourced from Google
LMA is a world-class agency & one-stop shop for all of your branding, PR, marketing, + advertising needs. Not only do they know digital and traditional media inside and out so that you don't have to, they are experienced in a wide array of industries from automotive to political (and more), and they think creatively to ensure their clients break through the noise in an increasingly cluttered marketplace. I've only been working with them for 6 months, but can already see why their partnerships last for decades. LMA is an extension of your team and doesn't hurt that they make great friends as well!
Scott Heath Review from Google
5.0★
Scott Heath's Review Sourced from Google
Fox 5 and LMA have had a wonderful / strong partnership for many years and and thanks to Jeff , Laurie , Lisa and team we look forward to our continued partnership!
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IT, Business, BPO, Audit, Tax and Advisory are just the beginning.
Grant Thornton LLP (US) is an IT, project management, audit, tax, AgTech, and BPO company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with over 50 U.S. offices and access to a global network or member firms in over 135 countries. We offer a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and...
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Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
HR Outsourcing
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$35/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Grant Thornton Services
Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
HR Outsourcing
Software Development
IT Services
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Financial industry
Real estate industry
Media and Entertainment industry
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Grant Thornton Reviews & Testimonials
Theodore Mall Review from Google
4.0★
Theodore Mall's Review Sourced from Google
One of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.9 billion and operates more than 50 offices.
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Crowe LLP is a global accounting firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. With deep industry expertise, we empower businesses to make informed decisions for lasting value. Recognized as a top workplace, we leverage our partnership with Crowe Global to provide comprehensive solutions...
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Accounting
HR Outsourcing
Business Consulting
Market Research
BPO
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Crowe Services
Accounting
HR Outsourcing
Business Consulting
Market Research
BPO
Software Development
IT Services
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Banking Industry
Food Industry
Fintech Industry
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Crowe Reviews & Testimonials
RA Review from Google
1.0★
RA's Review Sourced from Google
As an accounting firm I would give them 1 star. I recently discovered a litany of deductions they failed to consider. You will be given an EA, which is just a glorified tax preparer. They will know nothing and be slow to reply. You might as well get your taxes done by H&R block or a proper independent CPA. If these folks do your taxes, get prepared for a larger tax bill. I strongly advise against it.
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Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting
Join us at Deloitte, where we believe that our collective influence is the cornerstone of our value. With a rich legacy spanning over 175 years and a global network encompassing 150 countries, we empower remarkable achievements, solve complex problems, and drive meaningful progress for clients, professionals...
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Business Consulting
Accounting
HR Outsourcing
Big Data Analytics
CRM Consulting
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Location
Sacramento, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Deloitte Services
Business Consulting
Accounting
HR Outsourcing
Big Data Analytics
CRM Consulting
Cybersecurity
AI Development
IT Services
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Financial industry
Government Sector
IT industry
Manufacturing industry
Telecommunications industry
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Deloitte Reviews & Testimonials
InlineAdam Review from Google
1.0★
InlineAdam's Review Sourced from Google
So sphiscated accounting systems I must say. For what? Never saw an irs payable in any return they asked me to prepare although I’m no licensed accountant. No names no whistle just a honest google review. Makes me wonder what an accountant does, cooking books or AICPA reporting them. No mark up in my basis. The roc building is beyond comprehension though, they even do SNL up or down stairs never got to see a show so I don’t know
ModernfoldStyles, Inc. Review from Google
5.0★
ModernfoldStyles, Inc.'s Review Sourced from Google
We are proud to have been able to offer a beautiful Modernfold panel recovery job to give the walls a facelift to complete newly renovated meeting rooms at Deloitte in Rockefeller Plaza. Deloitte has always been such a great and dear client of ours! We look forward to continuing to work together in the future!
Alex Stackhouse Review from Google
1.0★
Alex Stackhouse's Review Sourced from Google
Deloitte completely failed implementation of Army IgnitEd, which led to thousands of service members paying out of pocket for education expenses. The circus that we watched unfold leaves me with zero confidence in the services that this firm provides.
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Offering project management, business, and IT services. At KPMG LLP, their purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of their clients, people, and the capital markets...
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Business Consulting
Market Research
Accounting
HR Outsourcing
IT Services
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Location
Oxnard, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
KPMG Services
Business Consulting
Market Research
Accounting
HR Outsourcing
IT Services
AI Development
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Financial Industry
IT Industry
Real estate Industry
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KPMG Reviews & Testimonials
P. J. Review from Google
1.0★
P. J.'s Review Sourced from Google
If you would like to see human beings organized as if they are an ant farm, this is the place.
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Offering AgTech, Business, and IT Services. Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. Baker Tilly Canada refers to the association of member firms of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative...
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HR Outsourcing
Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
Cybersecurity
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Location
Orange County, California
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Baker Tilly Services
HR Outsourcing
Accounting
Business Consulting
Market Research
Cybersecurity
IT Services
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Automotive Industry
Real Estate Industry
Legal Industry
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Jay P Review from Google
5.0★
Jay P's Review Sourced from Google
Excellent firm. Knowledgable and will help their clients in ways other firms can not even begin to. Great for professionals/business owners.
Sewell Grain Farms Review from Google
5.0★
Sewell Grain Farms's Review Sourced from Google
Catalyst played a key role in the smooth transition of our 4th generation family farm and continue to be a great support for our ongoing financial reporting needs.
James Kernahan Review from Google
5.0★
James Kernahan's Review Sourced from Google
Great firm, found me tax savings I didn't know existed and are very easy to work with. Highly recommend them.
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We provide consulting services focused on human decision-making. We're here to deliver empathic research that includes the subjective experience, not just churn out datasets...
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Market Research
Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Stitch Marketing Research Services
Market Research
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Disney Consumer Products
Adidas
Instacart
Uber
The Salvation Army
TrueValue
Islands
Nissan Motors
Union Bank
Taylor Made
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Stitch Marketing Research Reviews & Testimonials
dawna callahan Review from Google
5.0★
dawna callahan's Review Sourced from Google
Stitch Marketing was incredibly willing to help our company with an Economic Impact study related to the adapted sport industry....something that's never been done before. The team was exceptional in helping us create this first-of-its-kind research. From the initial brainstorming sessions to presenting the results to a virtual audience of sport leaders - Stitch Marketing was forward-thinking, helpful in analyzing and translating the data and patient as we worked through this new research for the very first time. They are creative, willing to take risks and incredibly supportive in helping you reach your goals.
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Research America, Inc. stands as a vanguard in Automotive Marketing Research, committed to redefining industry norms for over 35 years. As a unique "boutique of boutiques", we offer comprehensive research services, both domestic and international, ensuring you always make data-driven, astute decisions...
Top Services:
Market Research
Location
Sacramento, California
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Research America, Inc. Services
Market Research
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Wragler
eBay
Mazola
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Matt Thompson Review from Google
5.0★
Matt Thompson's Review Sourced from Google
I was part of a opinion/review and the experience was great. The lady I talked to on the phone there was very very nice and helpful. They paid me quickly too. My experience with them was awesome. Thanks so much. I wish everyone ran things the way your company does. The lady who I talked to on the phone could teach a lot of people on how to talk to people/customers too,, she was sooo nice
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Perceptive Analytics is an award-winning analytics firm delivering cutting-edge solutions in Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, and Business Intelligence. We help organizations unlock the full value of their data. Our core strength is empowering businesses through adept data utilization...
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Market Research
eCommerce
Big Data Analytics
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Perceptive Analytics Services
Market Research
eCommerce
Big Data Analytics
AI Development
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Blue Apron
Medtronic
Tata
Papa Johns
Arkema
Lansinoh
Houlihan Lokey
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Siddartha Rayapudi Review from Google
5.0★
Siddartha Rayapudi's Review Sourced from Google
I was there at Perceptive Analytics for a while. During that time I had the opportunity to work with the CEO very closely. The man built the company from ground up all by himself. He once taught me some grammar in english, that's how much interest he took in me while I worked there. I happened to work with some of the most smartest and talented people from amazing institutions there. My advice if someone wants to work there is to be super smart or super hardworking.... Or at the very least learn to work with such kind to be like that. Thanks Chaitanya for everything.
prashanth vempa Review from Google
5.0★
prashanth vempa's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked here and can vouch for the immense learning opportunities you get. You are trusted and given big responsibilities.When utilised properly, you stand to gain tremendously. Experience here instills values and a work ethic critical to making a mark in the service industry. Chaitanya's passion and attention to detail are qualities you can imbibe and nurture. All in all, the experience was fun and leaves you with memories you cherish for the rest of your life.
Srikar T Review from Google
5.0★
Srikar T's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked at Perceptive Analytics for approximately 10 months and my time at the company was awesome, to say the least.I have learnt a lot about sales and marketing which will be helpful for me going ahead. I have interacted with many clients and potential clients as well, and I got to learn a lot from these interactions.I also had a lot of freedom to experiment in my role, which was instrumental in enhancing my experience. The tasks I attended to were not limited to a specific domain but that only helped in increasing the potential of the job and though challenging, the role was equally rewarding for me.The work atmosphere is very good and the hours are very flexible.All the policies of the company are explained to the employees well in advance so as to avoid any confusion.The only problem that I've come across is that at times, you may have to work a little extra during peak season: like working for a while over the weekend or staying back for a while after working hours. On such occasions, work-life balance would take a hit. Work from home policy helps in these cases, though.I would definitely recommend working at Perceptive Analytics.
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Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences
Ærial Identity embodies the essence of an organization's core values communicated through every touchpoint, interaction, and exchange. Our services encompass brand strategy, positioning, brand voice development, visual identity creation, web design, and go-to-market activation strategies...
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Branding
Creative Services
Market Research
Graphic Design
Web Design
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Ærial Services
Branding
Creative Services
Market Research
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Services
Logo Design
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TCG redefines consulting by blending growth with innovation under the leadership of visionary women. Specializing in marketing, market research, startups, branding, leadership, PR, and talent acquisition, they tailor solutions across industries. Their marketing prowess extends to strategy, social media...
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Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Market Research
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Location
Alameda, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
The Consultancy Group Services
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Market Research
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