Top Ohio Advertising Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 20, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 108 Ohio Advertising Agencies as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Funnel Boost Media (5.0 stars, 84 verified reviews, $50 - $99/hr, founded 2012, Akron). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $75, median client rating is 5, and 14% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Ohio Advertising Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you looking for top advertising agencies in Ohio? With a smart set that Goodfirms have primed, you do not need to look any further. Goodfirms has thoroughly reviewed and rated Ohio's best online marketing companies on their quality, reliability, and ability. Since many advertising firms have emerged in the state, it is helpful to have crucial data on which you can gauge the companies. With the correct data, you can find the appropriate advertising firm that can offer you holistic campaign packages covering all your needs. So go ahead and browse through this Goodfirms prepared list of top advertising companies in Ohio.

Goodfirms has verified 108 Ohio Advertising Agencies - part of 8,127+ Advertising Agencies & Ad Companies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • Funnel Boost Media helps businesses grow by improving their online presence through clear, effective digital strategies. They design performance-focused websites optimized for search engines and offer generative engine optimization to help clients appear in all AI-driven platforms. Moreover, their team of experts manages paid advertising ... read Funnel Boost Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Akron, United States
    Funnel Boost Media delivered a well-managed SEO engagement that improved local visibility and increased website traffic within six months. - Marketing Director
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    Offshore Marketers specializes in digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, social media management, website design, and e-commerce solutions. With a focus on creating custom strategies that meet business goals, we offer flexible and results-driven approaches without long-term contracts. Our team combines global expertise with local ... read Offshore Marketers reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2021
    Whitehall, United States
    Transfer Connex Content Marketing Campaign - Chief Executive Officer

    Why Offshore Marketers?

    • Proven expertise, on-time delivery
    • Client-first, transparent communication
    • Scalable, high-quality solutions
  • SmartSites is an award-winning website design and digital marketing agency with a focus on search engine marketing (SEO & PPC). SmartSites was founded by brothers Alex and Michael Melen, who grew up with a passion for all things digital. With an innovative vision and a ... read SmartSites reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Delaware, United States
    We had a great experience overall. - Writer
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  • IncrementX is a next-gen AdTech platform by Vertoz that connects brands and publishers through intelligent, data-driven advertising solutions. With advanced targeting, innovative formats, and real-time insights, IncrementX helps advertisers drive better ROI while enabling publishers to optimize monetization. Designed for a global digital ecosystem, IncrementX transforms how brands and publishers connect, engage, and grow.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2018
    New Albany, United States
  • Clickstera is a performance-driven digital marketing and eCommerce advertising agency helping brands scale across leading platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, Meta, and Google. We specialize in building structured, data-backed growth systems that improve visibility, increase conversion rates, and drive sustainable revenue. Our focus is not just on running campaigns, but on creating scalable strategies that turn ... read Clickstera reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Delaware, United States
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    Advertising Vehicles provides professional vehicle advertising and fleet branding solutions for businesses. We specialize in custom vehicle wraps, graphics, decals, lettering, installation, removal, and fleet rebranding. Our solutions help businesses turn cars, vans, trucks, and commercial fleets into effective mobile advertising platforms while maintaining a professional and consistent brand image.

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2004
    Blue Ash, United States

    Why Advertising Vehicles?

    • Fleet Graphics
    • Vehicle Wrap Specialist
    • Graphic Installation
  • WhiteSpace is an integrated team of brand builders and difference makers based in Akron, Ohio. Established by Keeven White in 1994, this full-service creative marketing agency employs award-winning professionals in the marketing, advertising, branding, public relations and digital fields. WhiteSpace collaborates with a diverse client base, from global corporations and major universities to local startups ... read WhiteSpace reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1994
    Akron, United States
  • Brokaw Inc., named Agency Spotter’s #1 Advertising Agency in the U.S. this past January 2018, is a global marketing, advertising, and design firm that specializes in helping brands rise above the blah blah—including GE Lighting, Sbarro, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Tim Hortons, PURELL, TravelCenters of America, and Cayman Jack Margaritas. A former Ad Age Small ... read Brokaw reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    1992
    Cleveland, United States
  • Powers Agency builds leads and revenue for franchised companies. Whether it's owners, agents, franchisees, or advisors we create marketing programs that drive sales unit by unit, across the country.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1986
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Red212 creates loyalty, market share and social impact by connecting like-minded consumers & fueling the conversation around your brand. To truly engage today’s consumer, it takes an understanding of what motivates and speaks to them on a human level. Today’s media environment requires knowledge that informs the right message, for the right audience, at precisely ... read Red212 reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Empower is The Creative Media agency that builds trust at scale. Founded 33 years ago on a foundation of trust and transparency, Empower was named MediaPost’s 2016 Media Agency of the Year. Our award-winning integrated team of experts in audience, media, message and measurement deliver data-driven, tech-enabled and emotionally-charged creative media. Tackling challenges with the ... read Empower reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1985
    Cincinnati, United States
  • We hang out at the intersection of brand and digital Marcus Thomas is a fully integrated marketing communications agency focused on audience insight, idea generation and alternative delivery. We focus our digital DNA and organize our research, account service, creative, media and public relations teams in four communities of practice: CPG, B2B, Home & Garden ... read Marcus Thomas LLC reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1937
    Cleveland, United States
  • Our goal at AutoSweet is to maximize car dealer profits through outstanding service and effective, easy to use inventory marketing solutions. We do this by creating innovative web-based applications that allow our customers to manage their vehicle pricing, photos, and descriptions - all in an effort to help them sell more cars. We are committed ... read AutoSweet reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Columbus, United States
  • Kow Abundant is a Columbus SEO company focusing on SEO, Google Ads PPC Management, and Social Media Consulting. We help local businesses get more customers by improving Google ranking with SEO, Google Ads, and video production using digital marketing. We use the best PPC practices to get your business in the top 3 on the ... read Kow Abundant reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Columbus, United States
  • Mean Joe Advertising is a full-service advertising agency, providing advertising and marketing expertise – including strategies, tactics, creative, media buying, analysis, video production and more – to a number of businesses, resulting in exceptional return-on-investment for all of these partners – at a cost that is not one dollar more than what they determine their ... read Mean Joe Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2012
    Chagrin Falls, United States
  • We bring together innovative thinkers and advocates in creative ways that benefit our clients and help them achieve success. Our clients gain access to a vast network of unique and influential leaders who we draw on for ideas and different perspectives and who often serve as our partners. Our team provides you with a “one-stop ... read R Strategy Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • Kaulig Media's mission is to help brands grow and thrive to make a difference in the world. We're driven by creativity, curiosity, and generosity in all that we do for our clients and partners. We carry the “Hustle” and “Today not Tomorrow” torch passed on by Executive Chairman, Matt Kaulig, and President, Tim Clepper, while ... read Kaulig Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2018
    Akron, United States
  • Sales smart, marketing savvy. We are ST&P Marketing Communications. A time-tested, client-approved, full-service brand and promotions agency that prides itself on creating results-focused solutions that have a keen marketing sensibility. Our 25+ year tenure isn’t by chance, it’s by design—allowing us to help our clients build long-lasting customer connections that organically develop into long-term, profitable ... read ST&P Marketing Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1992
    Akron, United States
  • Advance Ohio is an exciting digital company with a start-up personality that provides a suite of cutting-edge solutions that help a wide range of businesses reach their marketing goals. We use data to implement industry-proven solutions to drive measurable results for our customers. Advance Ohio is part of Advance Local, the leading provider of news ... read Advance Ohio reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2016
    Cleveland, United States
  • Hoffmann Murtaugh is a leading independent, woman-owned media agency with offices in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Harrisburg, and Rochester. We amplify media plans. The Hoffmann Murtaugh media team has collective experience that spans various industries and media disciplines, with expertise in a wide array of targets, markets, product lines, and campaigns for national and local clients alike. ... read Hoffmann Murtaugh reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2004
    Cleveland, United States
  • Spread the word about your business through radio and television. Whether you just need a simple :10 sponsorship commercial, strategic campaign with multiple commercials or a customized campaign on both radio and television, Buckeye Media Services can help you design a creative, cost effective campaign Customized media buying allows you to market your business within ... read Buckeye Media Services reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2003
    Columbus, United States
  • We've assembled the best in the fields of branding, strategy, design, and copywriting to do whatever it takes to help our clients succeed. Whether consumer or B-to-B, our experience has been connecting brands to their targets. Give us a call to discuss building your brand and growing your business.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2005
    Columbus, United States
  • Weber Associates uniquely combines the rigor of a consultancy with the information design of a creative agency to produce better bottom-line results. For 35 years, Weber has been helping brands optimize their marketing, communications, and tools to deliver on business vision and drive sales. Visit our website to learn more about us, our clients, how ... read Weber Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1985
    Columbus, United States
  • Creating an emotional connection with the consumer is the hardest job in marketing. It doesn’t just happen – it takes top-notch research, accurate consumer insights, and talented people – all working together. Whether traditional, social, or interactive media, each medium is an opportunity to match the brand’s real meaning to the target’s values and lifestyle, ... read 300 m reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Take a closer look at RMD. Simply put, we're an advertising, digital, brand strategy, social media and public relations agency that gets it. We drive results from day one. We're tenacious. We think hard for your brand. We accept nothing but success. We're relentless when it comes to living up to our promises. We serve ... read Rmd Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Communications Counsel, Inc. is a national communications consulting firm based in Ohio. Our client list includes major universities, government leaders, major national corporations, and non-profit associations. Our work spans 25 different states.Our services include advertising, public relations, crisis communications, media training, public records law training, and confidential counsel on issues found at the intersection of ... read Communications Counsel reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • We provide big agency talent, experience and service, without the big agency attitude, layers and exorbitant fees. We are firm believers in complete transparency and zero pretense. It's a business model that has worked very well for us over the past forty-plus years. A true partnership, where there are no walls, no secret agendas and ... read Creative Dimensions reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • TCAA is an independent, full-service advertising agency with deep roots in media planning, media buying and digital media. For more than two decades, we’ve been flying under the radar, generating cross-channel customer engagement, remarkable results and revenue for our clients.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1989
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Scoppechio is a customer activation agency. We deliver exceptional experiences for companies to dynamically engage audiences across a wide range of channels and touchpoints to support business growth. We serve a broad range of companies where success is particularly reliant on local and regional activation.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1987
    Cincinnati, United States
  • There is no trade-off between quality and speed. Our common P&G background allows for instant collaborative synergy within our work teams. Having 100% of our output generated by senior executive talent translates to unparalleled quality, speed, and ultimately, value for our clients. Our consultants have successfully managed big organizations and bottom-lines around the world and ... read Cincinnati Consulting Consortium reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • shark&minnow is a business & marketing consultancy that makes the complex simple. Core offerings include: research & insights, strategic planning, design & marketing communications. The firm was founded by husband & wife duo, Chief Executive Officer Hallie Bram Kogelschatz and Chief Strategy Officer Eric Kogelschatz (veteran marketers of brands such as Cadillac, Ford, Progressive Insurance, ... read Shark & Minnow reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2013
    Cleveland, United States
  • Brands that respond and are responsive. Brands that challenge, connect and engage. Brands that inspire people to think, feel and act.Our obsessively human-centric approach links every inspiration back to the consumer. Their lives and passions, their habits and habitats.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1992
    Cincinnati, United States
  • The Thinkhaus Idea Factory model is simple. Instead of starting with a large group of people who may or may not fit the need, we start with a small core team, evaluate the need, then bring in partners to solve the challenge at hand. Need just one person? Done. Need a full-service agency approach with ... read Thinkhaus Idea Factory reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2017
    Warren, United States
  • Brandwright Strategy, is dedicated to building brands that make our world a better, healthier, more vibrant place—brands whose goal it may be to enhance people’s lives, or even cultivate positive, social or environmental change through their products and services. Founded by Suzie Wright, we’ve reshaped corporate branding and marketing “best practices” to provide more compact, ... read Brandwright Strategy reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Blackletter is a branding agency based in Columbus, Ohio specializing in brand strategy & creation, graphic design, photography, and messaging. We solve problems and tell stories. We work to help brands understand and authentically express themselves. Focusing on brand strategy and identity creation, Blackletter was founded to serve clients that are looking for elegant solutions ... read Black Letter reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • For more than 34 years, it has been Origo's mission to develop powerful and creative communication strategies for our partners, with the goal to make a positive impact for the businesses, communities, and populations we serve.Derived from the Latin translation of the word “origin," the name Origo reflects our roots and history of crafting strong ... read Origo Branding reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • Our agency is a comprehensive, award-winning marketing, advertising and public relations agency based in Canton, Ohio. We provide solutions through video, animation, web, design and communications. We strive to grow our knowledge about your business and your brand, develop trusted relationships with your teams and refine our expertise to provide you greater value. Our job ... read WRL Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1952
    Canton, United States
  • Avalanche creates bespoke marketing campaigns that drive real results.We work with clients across the globe, but our headquarters are in Cleveland—a city of innovation, resilience, and community.Located in beautiful Cleveland, OH we work with clients around the globe. We're not your run-of-the-mill agency. We focus on getting our clients results. Period.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Cleveland, United States
  • Since 1998, Knox has offered full service, integrated marketing solutions across a broad range of industries: banking, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, insurance, non-profits, education and more. Thanks to our deep roots in NeuroMarketing and research, we know how to connect consumers to brands and motivate action that maximizes ROI. 1) We understand how to build emotional ... read Knox Marketing, Inc. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Akron, United States
  • RMS Media is a premier web design, software development and digital marketing company located in Northeast Ohio. We specialize in helping small to medium sized businesses (SMB) build a strong online presence by developing professional, responsive websites at a budget that works for them. We offer custom budget-friendly website development, search engine optimization (SEO), local ... read RMS Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2010
    Akron, United States
  • The growth marketing agency for revenue-driven experimentation and converion. We partner with SaaS, eCommerce, and B2B companies to accelerate growth by optimizing for your northstar. We work with marketing teams, c-suite leadership, and founders/CEOs of SaaS, eCommerce, and B2B companies to deliver data-driven growth marketing and optimization strategies.

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • McCabe Media client-partners are on your mobile phone, on your TV, in your magazines and in your best client's boardroom. We help drive sales online, in-print and in person.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2011
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Our crew will take the time to understand your global, national, or local business needs. Our marine-centric approach enables us to deliver measurable results and scalable solutions. We are focused on the bottom line, but value our client relationships above all else.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Toledo, United States
  • W.Bradford collaborates with brands, agency partners, and marketing professionals around the world. Since our founding in 2017, our Cincinnati marketing agency has helped clients achieve key business and branding goals with smarts, style, and flair. We developed W.Bradford’s services, operations, and processes with our clients and their goals in mind. Our Cincinnati marketing agency works ... read W.Bradford reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2017
    Cincinnati, United States
  • Lake Digital® is a preferred B2B digital partner for global brands, achieving measurable growth with inbound marketing and sales, search engine marketing, paid media and data integrations. As a HubSpot Solutions Partner for 7+ years, the team at Lake Digital supports clients with results-driven campaigns, finding and scaling revenue opportunities, measuring performance and facilitating high-value ... read Lake Digital reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Cleveland, United States
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    • ClaudeClaude

    Orr Consulting is the fractional CMO partner for $5–$100M brands that have outgrown ad-hoc marketing and need senior leadership accountable to revenue. Led by Dr. Linda Orr, PhD, with 25+ years across tech, healthcare, telehealth, premium DTC, and complex B2B. Quoted in Forbes. Published in the Journal of Business Research, Psychology and Marketing, and Marketing ... read Orr Consulting reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Cuyahoga Falls, United States

    Why Orr Consulting?

    • PhD-credentialed strategy, not generic advice
    • 88M managed, 100 percent five-star, ove100 clients
    • Forbes-quoted accountable to revenue, not clicks
  • We're an advertising agency with digital roots. Whether we are helping a small business, a school district, or a publicly traded company, we follow the principles of a simple marketing truth – go where the people are. Sometimes “the people” are consuming information through traditional mediums like newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV. They are also ... read Full Spectrum Marketing reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Akron, United States
  • Array Creative is an agency specializing in brand strategy and retail communication. Array’s differentiating strength is our experience in real world product development and our emphasis on relationships. Never pretentious, we ask the right questions, listen carefully, and respond with an effective solution that acts as a bridge from our client’s brand to the target ... read Array Creative reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Akron, United States

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CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USAkron13$71/hr572View firms
USWhitehall1-572View firms
USAvon Lake1$25/hr-69View firms
USLima1$25/hr-69View firms
USDayton2$31/hr-68View firms
USChagrin Falls2$37/hr-66View firms
USDelaware2$81/hr4.965View firms
USFairview Park1$37/hr-65View firms
USColumbus26$78/hr-56View firms
USCincinnati19$78/hr-55View firms
USCanton3$79/hr-50View firms
USDublin1$75/hr-50View firms
USChardon1$75/hr-50View firms
USLakewood1$75/hr-50View firms
USNewark1$75/hr-50View firms
USCleveland19$108/hr-44View firms
USHilliard2$125/hr-32View firms
USWesterville1--8View firms
USIndependence1--8View firms
USWarren1--8View firms
USMason1--8View firms
USCleveland Heights1--8View firms
USElyria1--8View firms
USToledo1--8View firms
USTwinsburg1--8View firms
USNew Albany1--8View firms
USTallmadge1--8View firms
USCuyahoga Falls1$250/hr-2View firms
USAkron
13 firms$71/hr5
Value Score72 / 100
USWhitehall
1 firms5
Value Score72 / 100
USAvon Lake
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USLima
1 firms$25/hr
Value Score69 / 100
USDayton
2 firms$31/hr
Value Score68 / 100
USChagrin Falls
2 firms$37/hr
Value Score66 / 100
USDelaware
2 firms$81/hr4.9
Value Score65 / 100
USFairview Park
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
USColumbus
26 firms$78/hr
Value Score56 / 100
USCincinnati
19 firms$78/hr
Value Score55 / 100
USCanton
3 firms$79/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USDublin
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USChardon
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USLakewood
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USNewark
1 firms$75/hr
Value Score50 / 100
USCleveland
19 firms$108/hr
Value Score44 / 100
USHilliard
2 firms$125/hr
Value Score32 / 100
USWesterville
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USIndependence
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USWarren
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USMason
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USCleveland Heights
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USElyria
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USToledo
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USTwinsburg
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USNew Albany
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USTallmadge
1 firms
Value Score8 / 100
USCuyahoga Falls
1 firms$250/hr
Value Score2 / 100

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MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
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Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

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Canton · $0-24/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: WRL Advertising.

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Akron · $50-99/hr

8 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Funnel Boost Media, Full Spectrum Marketing, WhiteSpace.

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Cleveland · $150+/hr

2 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Brokaw, Stewart Marketing LLC dba Rojek Consulting.

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ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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