Looking to hire a reputable public affairs firm to help your business maintain a positive public image? We have carefully evaluated agencies’ public standings, websites, service offerings, and case studies to curate a list of the best public affairs agencies. Browse our directory today and search by location, budget, hourly rate, and company size to find the perfect match.
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Zordo Technologies is a leading website designing company fuelled with the motto of developing a 'Website For Every Business'. Envisioning itself as a leader in this industry, Zordo Technologies is growing significantly to create a monopoly in the market. From India to the US, Zordo Technologies has developed...
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- Logo Design
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- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kuchaman City, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sooclix is a professional digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow online through proven, results-driven strategies. We specialize in Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, YouTube Monetization, and Personal Branding. Our mission is to empower businesses to...
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- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rajpura, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
NSF Crystal Arcade has been the trusted destination in Dubai for unique, custom-made trophies and corporate gifts. Specializing in exquisite crystal and glass products, their expert craftsmen offer a wide range of personalized services, including glass etching, engraving, and laser cutting...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $21/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DigiVend is a dynamic digital marketing agency dedicated to propelling your brand to new heights. With a focus on innovative strategies and creative solutions, we craft tailored campaigns to enhance your online visibility, engage your audience, and drive meaningful results. Let DigiVend be your partner in...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expert Marketing Studio is a digital marketing and web development company that prioritizes delivering results for our clients. Our comprehensive range of services includes Social Media Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Pay per Click, Google Place Marketing, Adsense and Adwords. By combining these...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
We are providing businesses with scalable, extensible software and mobile applications to give them a competitive edge in the market...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Blockchain
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
FT Nexavvy is a next-gen digital marketing agency helping brands grow smarter with Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEO, Website Design & Social Media. We deliver results that matter from clicks to clients. Think ahead. Work smarter. Be Nexavvy...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Brandquake is a creative marketing and PR agency helping brands stand out, connect with their audiences and build lasting visibility. We bring together strategy, content, social media, SEO, branding and public relations to create campaigns that make an impact...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
FATbit Technologies is a leading software development & mobile app development company that serves the global market with its integrated web services & solutions...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Advertary originated from a visiona vision to reimagine communication from a new vantage point. Our journey commenced in 2022, marking the genesis of our endeavor. Although we are in our initial phases, our primary objective is to assist individuals, organizations, and enterprises in shaping their digital...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Opus Momentum, a leading digital marketing and IT development agency headquartered in central India, is dedicated to propelling your success. With a focus on innovation and client-centric strategies, we strive to empower businesses to achieve their goals in the digital landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At ScaleUp Marketing Solutions, we combine SEO, content, and multi-platform marketing to help your brand rank higher, reach the right audience, and convert better. From Google to LinkedIn, YouTube to Quora, we create strategies that turn attention into results...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Air Trending is a B2B aviation marketing agency helping flight schools and ATOs, Part 145 MROs, Part 147 training organizations, aerospace companies, and aviation service providers generate qualified opportunities and grow their market presence. Services include aviation SEO, content marketing, lead...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PRofile is a Moldova-based full-service agency bringing PR, digital marketing, design, video production and events under one roof to turn ideas into campaigns that get noticed and deliver results...
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- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EIFA Ventures helps founders and leadership teams turn complex business questions into clear decisions and practical next steps. Based in Lahore, we support opportunity assessment, due diligence, feasibility studies, governance, business controls and execution planning through confidential, clearly scoped...
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- Reputation Management
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
As a Website Design & SEO Specialist, We craft digital experiences that captivate and convert. With a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience, we design sleek, responsive websites that resonate with your target audiences. Utilizing the latest SEO techniques, we make sure your website ranks prominently on...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Linden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ready to turn your vision into reality? Let's chat about your project, explore possibilities, and build something extraordinary together. Start the conversation with a free consultation and custom quote your dream project awaits!...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Riyadh-based strategic communications agency and execution partner delivering PR, crisis communications, exhibition booth design, content production, and digital marketing for government entities, the banking sector, and national brands...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our digital marketing services can play a critical role in ensuring the overall success of your marketing goals, as the percentage of active internet consumers is growing continuously in the digital space...
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Elevators, Not Just MarketersWe propel businesses to digital dominance through strategic, affordable solutions where your growth = our success metric. Unlike cookie-cutter agencies, we deliver:+ Transparent high-impact campaigns+ Premium services at startup-friendly rates+ Custom growth plan...
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- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Planet Solutions specializes in crafting comprehensive Strategic Marketing Plans encompassing both digital and non-digital channels, strategically designed to drive sales for your business. Our emphasis lies in developing plans that prioritize essential processes, precise measurements, and deploying marketing...
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- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an Award-Winning team of Google Certified Digital Marketers who are passionate to drive revenue growth and traffic to online businesses. We have partnered with 150+ businesses from across India and abroad. With a trusted client base of small, medium & large businesses, we know what's best for your...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building from within!I promote your brand and amplify your voice by extracting your unique positioning and value. No need to only cater to the journalists. We speak to your very core user who will become your brand catalyst...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Madchatter, we are more than just a public relations agency; we are your strategic partners in storytelling. Specializing in creating compelling narratives that resonate and captivate, our mission is to elevate your brand to new heights. We blend innovative strategies with deep industry insights to deliver...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Reputation Management
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital design and development studio. We create сustom and unique Websites and Apps that inspire.Online shops, websites. brand identity, SEO, Ads...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- Branding
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DigitaLeo is a Web Development and Digital Marketing organization that has expertise in Web and Search Engine Marketing. We build creative and advanced websites that suites our client motto and business role. Our 24by7 service makes us unique and more interactive for solving complex issues based on web...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading Web & Mobile App Development Company specializing in AI, Flutter, React Native, custom software, and enterprise solutions...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Kozhikode, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Gravitas partners with businesses of every size to align people, processes, and purpose. We offer four core service lines: Human Resources (handbooks, policy, recruiting, HR retainer support), Business Management, Marketing & PR, and Training & Compliance (sexual harassment prevention, HIPAA, OSHA, Title IX...
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- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital4local is premier AI-driven digital marketing and SEO agency, built for local businesses, startups, and B2B brands that want to dominate Google Search, Google Maps, and AI answer engines. While most agencies sell traditional SEO, we specialize in Generative Engine optimization Answer Engine...
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- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With a wealth of experience in the realm of digital marketing and reputation management, the WebiMax team stands as a beacon of expertise, consistently delivering tangible success to our clients in the online arena...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Our podcast "Brain Box" was voted 9th pan-India by Spotify in 2022 with over 5k YT subscribers. We've helped 35+ B2B & B2C clients in building or growing their brands thro GTM strategy, content marketing, personal branding, media production & influencer marketing. This is our 3rd startup...
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- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
We deliver strategic PR, digital marketing, social media, branding, and reputation management solutions that help organisations build credibility, engage stakeholders, and achieve measurable business outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
EXTROVERT | Business Communications is an independent corporate Public Relations agency based in Athens, Greece. EXTROVERT provides premium services across different fields of communications and delivers high-impact PR strategies and campaigns for leading international and local companies and organizations in...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Strategic – Creative – Knowledgeable – Competitive Strategic marketing and advertising firm providing integrated services and consultancy to Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, municipalities, and not-for-profit corporations. Our industry experience includes: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, utilities...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Allow Your Business To Reach Desired Audiences Via Social Media Platform You can customize target specific consumer base, in MIGHTY WARNERS we don't just create or manage your social profile but convert your profile into a customer and sales oriented platform to derive more sales and profit for your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We are a P.R. and marketing agency with clients mainly in the tourism, gastronomy, wine and luxury industry. Our CEO Anaïs de Melo, is a very well known travel and food writer in Mexico with lots of awards from all over the world as a P.R. executive and as a journalist. She was the director of an...
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- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jasper helps brands grow with bold identities, strategic SEO, compelling content, and stunning web designpowered by agile collaboration and expert creativity...
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- Creative Services
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Light Domain Studio brings imagination to life through high-end CG, immersive AR/VR experiences, and digital storytelling. We merge art and technology to craft visuals and worlds that inspire, engage, and endure...
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- VR/AR
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
OneAlphaMed is a global pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications partner helping healthcare organizations accelerate therapy adoption, strengthen HCP engagement, and improve patient outcomes. We combine brand strategy, medical affairs, digital innovation, pharma AI, and patient support programs to...
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- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Caveni Digital Solutions is one of the PR agencies bundling public relations into its digital marketing services, pairing media placements with SEO, content, and social strategy. Based in Philadelphia, the team has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and Fox News among 100+ outlets...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
CAYK Marketing has been a leading force in marketing for nearly thirty years, specializing in website design, SEO, advertising management, and strategic planning. With a focus on your organization's success, CAYK offers decades of proven experience, whether you require a technical audit or comprehensive...
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- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stribe (strive + tribe) is an award-winning creative agency. We help mission-driven organizations build awareness around the work that drives real change...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Woodbridge, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Meet LAVIDGE, an employee-owned ad agency specializing in discovering and communicating insights which engage, motivate and inspire. From building brand awareness to driving revenue and from positioning thought leaders to enhancing perceptions, its why we do what we do...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
SplashPR Agency is a full-service PR and Digital Marketing Agency also specialized in events, headquartered in Los Angeles. We cater our services to artists, fashion designers, food & wine retailers, lifestyle-oriented companies, cosmetics, hospitality establishments, nonprofit organizations & corporationsB2B...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Branding Agency...
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- Advertising
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 56 Projects Listed
The Way Up Creative specializes in coaching small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and startups. We aid you in refining your messaging, effectively communicating with your target audience, and integrating both traditional and digital content solutions to elevate your brand's market position...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mansfield, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Emporiom Digital is a global Firm specializing at integrated services. We excel at Design, Digital Marketing & Tech Solutions with a clear focus on limited clientele, high quality. Our Integrated approach and proprietary processes help clients drive more ROI, find more clients & build a great brand for their...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Avenue Z is a modern marketing and communications agency that integrates branding, public relations, digital marketing, and AI-driven media buying to help brands build reputation, drive revenue, and lead in an AI-first world...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TOC Asociados is a strategic communications and reputation consultancy based in Peru, trusted by leading companies to manage complex reputational challenges, build stakeholder trust, and strengthen corporate positioning...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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