Our directory of media buying agencies in the US is evaluated using five core ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 industry experts, backed by more than 480 verified client reviews. This methodology provides a clear, credible way to identify the right media buying partner. 

United States × Higher Education × Sort by: Top Rated ×Clear Filters
  • We Solve Growth Problems

    SeedX is a media buying agency in the US that builds paid search campaigns around matching keyword intent to actual user motivation rather than relying on broad automation alone. Bidding, ad copy, and landing pages get aligned so traffic quality stays consistent as spend scales...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    SeedX Services

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • YEEZY
    • Harvard University
    • AARP
    • Google
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SeedX Reviews & Testimonials

    • John Antolik
      John Antolik Account Executive at Metric Insights, Inc.
      5.0

      eCommerce Review from John Antolik

      SeedX inc. provides SEO services for our BI governance platform. The team creates H1 tags, organizes URLs, and works on content creation and link development to enhance the website's classification. Since SeedX inc. joined the project, web traffic and engagement have doubled, positively impacting the client's revenue. The team is responsive, transparent, available, communicative, and incredibly trustworthy. They communicate well through virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

    • Tyler Fortman
      Tyler Fortman Founder at TANDEM PSYCHOLOGY
      5.0

      eCommerce Development Review from Tyler Fortman

      SeedX Inc. was asked to build our mental health practice and entirely new website that effectively communicated our brand and converted visitors into clients. Additionally, SeedX Inc. was asked to build SEO such that our targeted clients visit the site and convert to clients. SeedX Inc. was also tasked with building PPC campaigns that targeted specific client populations and converted them to clients. Thanks to SeedX Inc's work, We have seen a 15% increase in billed hours, and the SEO has improved so much that it almost negates the need for PPC. The team leads timely communications and delivers items on time. The genuine care shown by the account manager stands out.

    • Chris O'Donoghue
      Chris O'Donoghue Director of Sales at LEKI USA
      5.0

      eCommerce Development Review from Chris O'Donoghue

      Seedx Inc. designed and developed an e-commerce website using Shopify for our skiing products manufacturing company . The team was responsible for the e-commerce website's UI/UX design and functionalities. Seedx Inc. delivered an e-commerce site that led to a significant increase in the our online sales. The website was built in the agreed upon timeframe and the Seedx Inc. team was great at responding to any issues that came up along the way. The switch to a new e-com platform that Seedx Inc. enabled us to pull off lead to a significant increase in online sales without any dollars spent on ads.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Fuss-free digital advertising solutions

    Datawrkz built Vizibl, a self-serve demand-side platform that includes direct access to Amazon's advertising ecosystem. Clients can run programmatic campaigns through the platform themselves or hand media strategy and buying over to Datawrkz's managed service team...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Datawrkz Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Dreambox
    • Jones-Dilworth
    • Pfizer
    • Savory
    • Toyota
    • Mindful Marketing
    • World Vision
    • Corporate One
    • Subway
    • Round Table Pizza
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Datawrkz Reviews & Testimonials

    • Erik Leist
      Erik Leist Consultant at Edgerton Strategies
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Erik Leist

      We have been working with Datawrkz and their Vizibl platform to run all our digital political campaigns. The team works alongside ours to deliver strategic recommendations through their rigorous analysis of reporting to meet our clients' KPIs and budgets with fantastic results! In addition, the Vizibl platform is easy to use and provides all necessary information in an intuitive manner.

    • Kevin LaHaise
      Kevin LaHaise Partner at Jon-Dilworth Inc
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Kevin LaHaise

      The team at Datawrkz has been a trusted partner for the better part of a decade. We count on them to deliver results, but in this business the process of getting those results is just as important. Datawrkz has top-notch expertise, creative problem solving skills, and a commitment to transparency that makes our partnership both high-impact and professionally rewarding.

    • Darrin Sarto
      Darrin Sarto EVP, Managing Director at Revolution Media
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Darrin Sarto

      Datawrkz has provided us with strategic insights and greater understanding of the programmatic ecosystem over the years. Their commitment to high-quality media and ongoing optimization has yielded superior results with lower CPM rates compared to competitors. Excited about furthering our partnership to deliver increased value for us and our clients.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Bringing Together Expertise, Experience, and Enthusiasm

    Vizion Interactive buys media across paid search, programmatic display, remarketing, video, and social advertising under one PPC & Media division. Google Shopping, Local Inventory Ads, and Local Service Ads management round out the retail-focused end of the practice...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • AEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Vizion Interactive Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • AEO
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
    • Lennox
    • UMB Bank
    • Interstate Batteries
    • University of Kansas Health System
    • Grantham University
    • Southstar Communities
    • Worthington Direct
    • Invitation Homes
    • Emerson Coast
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Vizion Interactive Reviews & Testimonials

    • Al Hurlebaus
      Al Hurlebaus Director of E-Business at Interstate Batteries
      5.0

      SEO Review from Al Hurlebaus

      We engaged Vizion Interactive for a thorough SEO evaluation (audit) and an update to our Endeca platform, inclusive of a sitewide URL rewrite and redirection strategy. The results were nothing less than phenomenal. Within weeks of the launch of their recommendations, we realized significant results in our keyword breadth in the search engines and relevant organic traffic to our website. Our web traffic from organic search has increased by 16% and the number of keywords that we had in Google’s top 20 results has grown from 4,500 to 7,359 within five months of launch.

    • Matthew Entringer
      Matthew Entringer Digital Media Manager at UMB
      5.0

      SEO Review from Matthew Entringer

      Vizion has been a great partner in local SEO, website SEO and paid search. Their expertise has been very valuable in optimizing our digital channels. They respond to project requests quickly, are always up to date on the latest digital trends, and provide great client service. I would recommend them to any business looking to enhance its online marketing efforts.

    • Gretchen Howell
      Gretchen Howell Senior Vice President of Community Development at Southstar Communities
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Gretchen Howell

      Vizion has been a trusted advisor and business partner to our real estate development and marketing efforts for nearly three years now. They guide and manage our SEO and Paid Search in our most important communities, and are steadily impressing our team with their strategic viewpoint to improving our results. They are nimble, responsive and passionate about our success. We’re grateful for their service and partnership, and look forward to many more years working together.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Move Your Business Forward

    YB Marketing builds Google Ads and paid social campaigns specifically for businesses competing in the Denver and Chicago markets. Community engagement and monitoring run alongside paid campaigns to keep organic and paid efforts working together...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Yakima, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    YB Marketing Services

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Consumer Goods Industry
    • Wellness & Fitness Industry
    • Manufacturing Industry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    YB Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Amanda Kendrick
      Amanda Kendrick Owner at Retail Company
      5.0

      Web Development Review from Amanda Kendrick

      Adam and his team at Encite are absolutely exceptional in everything that they do. I know that I can reach out for anything at anytime and get an answer back right away. If ever there is something I want to change on our website, no matter how big or small, I know that Adam and his team will respond right away and make the changes with very little wait time. Not only are they great with site modifications, they also have saved the day on more than one occasion with graphics and other special projects. They really can help with just about anything and our company views them as one of our most valuable and utilized vendors. I would highly recommend Encite to anybody looking for help with Marketing and Websites.

    • Abby Miller
      Abby Miller CEO at Clubstore Outlet Owners
      5.0

      Media Buying Review from Abby Miller

      We recently opened a retail store in Parker, Colorado. Since we are not native to Colorado, we were in need of a way to get our name out there. Adam and his team have gone beyond our expectations of what an ad agency would provide for our business. They helped us understand our brand, learned our priorities and continue to implement them into our marketing and advertising. We have an on-going relationship with Encite and look forward to what we can accomplish together in the future.

    • Susan Settergren-Harman
      Susan Settergren-Harman Founder at Undisclosed
      5.0

      Branding Review from Susan Settergren-Harman

      My company has been working with Encite for close to 2 years. I am extremely impressed with their professionalism, prompt response time, expertise and creative solutions. I would recommend them to anyone looking to improve their marketing efforts. They have been amazing to work with!

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Your Trusted Partner In Creating And Executing Media Buying Strategies

    Vision Media acts as agency of record for media buys, handling vendor billing, reconciliation, and impression verification directly on a client's behalf. Clients retain full ownership of their ad accounts, and the agency purchases media directly rather than reselling it...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Mercer Island, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Vision Media Services

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Coca-Cola
    • Camping World
    • TruStone Financial
    • Banner Health
    • Merrill Gardens
    • Abound Credit Union
    • Geisinger Health
    • Seattle Children's
    • Cogir Senior Living
    • Arkansas Federal Credit Union
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Vision Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Erika Callahan
      Erika Callahan Vice President of Marketing and Sales at The Museum of Flight
      5.0

      Media Buying Review from Erika Callahan

      Vision Media has been our agency of record since 2015. Vision is an invaluable strategic collaborator. We are always impressed with their market insights, adaptability to an ever-changing environment, and ability to consistently do 'more with less'—very important for a nonprofit.

    • Jeff Bean
      Jeff Bean Vice President of Marketing at Geisinger Health
      5.0

      Branding Review from Jeff Bean

      Small is the new big. Vision Media isn't a giant global agency with offices in NYC, but Steve and his experienced team are big for Geisinger in every way I could ever ask.

    • Reservations
      Reservations Review from Google
      5.0

      Reservations's Review Sourced from Google

      Steve and team are excellent! There knowledge amd expertise in marketing is phenomenal! They has helped us grow tremendously we highly recommend them.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Be the answer AI gives — Senior-led SEO, AI Search & Web Design for Legal, Health & B2B Teams

    Single Origin is a senior, design-led marketing team building for the AI-search era. SEO, AI visibility, paid media, and web design under one roof and one accountable partner, tested over the last decade...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    Single Origin Media, LLC Services

    • AEO
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Services
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • The San Francisco Giants
    • BART
    • UCSF Healthcare
    • CalmWave.ai
    • Davids Tea
    • H&M
    • Intel
    • MBA Mission
    • Sennheiser Audio
    • Global Legal Law Firm
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Single Origin Media, LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ashley Pola
      Ashley Pola Director of Marketing at CalmWave
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Ashley Pola

      Single Origin handled the rebrand and website redesign for CalmWave, our healthcare AI platform, and did it with a level of strategic rigor most agencies don't bring to a regulated, technical product. The site now builds trust with clinicians and enterprise buyers instead of just looking polished. They were incredible to work with and delivered real results in our budget and timeline. I would recommend without hesitation.

    • Kirsten Carlson
      Kirsten Carlson Manager at Swanson
      5.0

      Website Redesign Review from Kirsten Carlson

      Really good people - they came highly recommended and lived up to the hype with an on time and under budget project. Their knowledge, communication and professionalism are all very impressive! They also went above and beyond, even guiding us (politely) away from wish list ideas that wouldn’t fit with the functionality we wanted.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Integrated Marketing for Modern Brands

    D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kirkland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    D2 Creative Services

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Amtrak Cascades
    • Northwest Seaport Alliance
    • Oregon Department of Transportation
    • Washington Dept of Enterprise Services (DES)
    • King County
    • Oregon Health & Sciences University
    • Valley Medical Center
    • University of Oregon
    • Whatcom Transportation Authority
    • City of Kirkland
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    D2 Creative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Undisclosed
      Undisclosed Communications Manager at ODOT
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Undisclosed

      On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest rating, I rate D2 a 10. As someone who worked at an ad agency/PR firm, I know how hard it can be to meet a client's expectations, yet D2 has done that and more with us (the Rail team at ODOT). I look to them for expert advice and recommendations, outstanding and effective creative, and responsible fiscal decisions—and they deliver finally, I know they will be our advocate in trying to help us accomplish our goals. and that is ultimately why I highly recommend this organization!

    • Tori Hernandez
      Tori Hernandez Assoc. Dir. of Brand & Media Strategy at University of Washington
      5.0

      Media Buying Review from Tori Hernandez

      I want to commend D2 Creative for their outstanding work. They helped us effectively connect with students at every stage of the admissions process, and I’m truly grateful for their invaluable contribution.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • We make marketers fearless.

    We help consumer services companies drive profitable growth and prove it through fast testing, smart strategy, and media and SEO built for revenue impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Reston, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Silverback Strategies Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • CRO
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Mattress Warehouse
    • Ritz-Carlton Residence
    • Muse Paintbar
    • Armed Forces Mutual
    • Oregon State University Ecampus
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Marketing More Affordable Than You May Think Possible

    Our marketing approach is to identify exact opportunities for getting your business more customers, sales, and revenue. We want to give your products and services the right messaging, design, and media channels at the most efficient price possible...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Boston Marketing Co. Services

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • W.B. Mason
    • Luxe Estate Services
    • NEWPRO Home Improvement
    • Heineken
    • Boston College
    • Brandeis
    • FP1 Developers
    • Beacon Place Dental
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    SENSIS Services

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • UI/UX Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Sempra Energy
    • OC Fair
    • San Diego Gas & Electric
    • Vantage Bank
    • University of Texas at Austin.
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Building Immersive Brands.

    No matter where in the process your needs fall, we can help because we have experience assisting clients in all aspects of their marketing and advertising initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

    One Hero Creative Services

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Small Business Industry
    • Fintech Industry
    • Advertising industry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Transforming businesses through digital marketing

    For the past two decades, Oneupweb has empowered marketers who feel overwhelmed and lacking support to become influential advocates for change within their organizations. Discover the transformative digital marketing experience we offer...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Oneupweb Services

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Neighborly
    • Franworth
    • Primary Health Network
    • Short's Brewing Company
    • Skoah
    • The Lash Lounge
    • Mr. Rooter
    • Boston College
    • Bio Bidet
    • McCarthy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Oneupweb Reviews & Testimonials

    • Van Castaneda
      Van Castaneda Review from Google
      5.0

      Van Castaneda's Review Sourced from Google

      The franchisor for my business has just added this agency to our website and SEO management. Even though I have not yet signed up as a customer, I have had a great experience so far. Fernando, CEO has been very forthcoming with information and has proven to have great integrity. He has spent time with myself and my current SEO co, his competitor, to help us get educated on the transition, upcoming changes, watchouts, and is just very open with sharing. It's nice to see an agency with such integrity.

    • Emily Mitchell
      Emily Mitchell Review from Google
      5.0

      Emily Mitchell's Review Sourced from Google

      Oneupweb is best-in-class and our first-choice web partner. Oneupweb is a good fit for us as a brand identity design firm. Day one, I left an intro message at the Oneupweb site and received a call the next morning. They keep their delivery promises; their project leaders take good care of us; their developers track the details; their work products are technically excellent; they bring value by stewarding budgets like we do; their in-house teams are innovative and inspiring. They are a high-quality, professional team. As a design firm principal, I say OneupWeb is top shelf.

    • Krystal Fluette
      Krystal Fluette Review from Google
      5.0

      Krystal Fluette's Review Sourced from Google

      We worked with Oneupweb for a complete website redesign and they were fantastic! It was a pleasure to have meetings and brainstorm ideas with such an awesome team. They understood our vision and executed it perfectly! Would highly recommend working with OUW for any of your web design and marketing needs.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Kiosk Creative Services

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Equinix
    • SMU Cox School of Business
    • Stanford University Graduate School of Business
    • UVA Darden School of Business
    • UCSF Health
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Independent, Full-Service Creative & Media Agency

    At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Cutwater Services

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Harvest Snaps
    • Peet's Coffee & Tea
    • Ray-Ban
    • Lenscrafters
    • Whitman's
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • An Agency for Growth-Focused Ambitious Motivated Pioneering Leading Brands.

    We Are Starke is a boutique growth marketing and media agency based in Pasadena, California. Founded by brothers Adam and Richard Benjamin in 2014, the agency offers full-funnel digital marketing servicesincluding website design, PPC, paid social, media buying, influencer and podcast advertising, and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Starke Marketing Services

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • University of Southern California
    • Noble Gold Investments
    • Keck School of Medicine
    • SevenTwo Denim
    • Patino Management Compnay
    • Rebel Ventures LTD
    • Azusa Pacific University
    • Amaranthine LA
    • Giddy Pet Supply
    • Loma Fine Jewelry
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Starke Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Eddie B
      Eddie B Review from Google
      1.0

      Eddie B's Review Sourced from Google

      Extremely disappointing experience.I hired Starke Marketing to run my marketing campaigns. Over two months later, I’ve received no deliverables, no active campaigns, and no response to multiple emails or phone calls. Missed key sales periods like Memorial Day without any explanation or action. I ultimately had to terminate the relationship and request a full refund. No Refund was processed.If you value your time and business momentum, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. This company overpromises and severely underdelivers.

    • Dean Richardson
      Dean Richardson Review from Google
      5.0

      Dean Richardson's Review Sourced from Google

      Starke Marketing built a new website, and integrated a Woo Commerce shopping cart for us. I couldn't be happier with the results, the website is everything we could of hoped for and more. Richard and the team were a huge help in getting everything up and running for us, and Leah kept us informed through every step. I highly recommend Starke Marketing for any website or marketing needs, as they do a fantastic job, while treating you like family!

    • Angela Henkel
      Angela Henkel Review from Google
      5.0

      Angela Henkel's Review Sourced from Google

      The entire team at Starke is fabulous! Richard & his team built our website & we liked them so much that we are using Starke for our marketing as well. Richard delivered a website that was everything we wanted. He answered every single one of our million questions. He never ran out of patience & he & his team have a wealth of knowledge & experience. The marketing team is equally fabulous. You won’t find a better group of people to work with. Thank you Starke Marketing!!

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    NOVUS Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    • Fidium Fiber
    • Kevin's Natural Foods
    • DePaul University
    • Mayo Clinic
    • Walgreen's
    • Fever-Tree
    • ALDI
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Healthcare Marketing Agency

    Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chester, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Katava Services

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Managed Services
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
    • Print Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Summit Medical Group Orthopedics
    • University Orthopaedic Associates
    • Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Target | Excite | Connect

    TEC Direct Media is a media agency in Chicago. We plan and buy media for artists, brands and agencies so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers and drive sales...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed

    TEC Direct Media Services

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Concord Music Group
    • Universal Music Group
    • Sony Music Entertainment
    • PR and Event Marketing Agencies
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    TEC Direct Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kirbie Croshal
      Kirbie Croshal Review from Google
      5.0

      Kirbie Croshal's Review Sourced from Google

      TEC is instrumental to many of the projects at Croshal Entertainment Group and the achievements of our clients! We love working with them, they are professional and personable. We are so grateful to have a continuing relationship with Chuck and his staff members. We HIGHLY recommend their expertise to anyone who is looking for an advertising company that is also hands on through the entire process.

    • Christa Chavez
      Christa Chavez Review from Google
      5.0

      Christa Chavez's Review Sourced from Google

      Chuck and the rest of the TEC team are a delight to work with! They are responsive, strategic and very communicative. The team is solution oriented and is easily able to adapt to changing situations. Highly recommend!

    • Deb DeFreeuw
      Deb DeFreeuw Review from Google
      5.0

      Deb DeFreeuw's Review Sourced from Google

      TEC Direct Media has helped us on several projects, and has been instrumental in helping our agency "learn the ropes" about programmatic and all things digital. We're always learning new things about digital for our clients, and TEC Direct has always been there when we have a question. They have helped us on two projects in 2016, and each of those were successful and those clients will continue with us in 2017. We consider TEC Direct a strategic partner. D. DeFreeuw, President, Force 5

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Corduroy Media Services

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Haggar Clothing Co.
    • Simpson Strong-Tie
    • UCSF
    • UC Hastings
    • Teladoc
    • Heffernan Insurance
    • Paradigm Outcomes
    • HPE
    • Google
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Corduroy Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Eleanor Davis
      Eleanor Davis Review from Google
      5.0

      Eleanor Davis's Review Sourced from Google

      If I could give more stars, I would. I recently worked with Corduroy on two separate documentary-style video series. Both projects involved challenging and complicated content, quick timelines, and a lot of creative problem solving. Corduroy blew me out of the water with their energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and their willingness to educate themselves and become deeply familiar with our programming and the subject matter before the process had even begun. Not only that, but they were incredible listeners - always genuinely asking for and receiving feedback, and looking to me and my team as the experts on the subject matter of the videos. Working with Corduroy felt like a real creative partnership in a way that it hasn't always with other video production companies I've worked with. And, to top it all off, they are wildly talented. The videos they produced for us are incredibly beautiful - the footage is gorgeous, they hit all the perfect key points, and the videos are educational and effective at teaching as much as they are inspiring and moving. The team is a joy to work with and talented to boot - can't recommend them highly enough!

    • Tiffani Chan
      Tiffani Chan Review from Google
      5.0

      Tiffani Chan's Review Sourced from Google

      From the proposal stage to the final video, everyone at Corduroy were great to work with. We couldn't trust them more with producing a video that would evoke the emotions and motivation from our audience to learn more about our outreach programs. Brandon, our Producer and Director was fantastic throughout the project and we are so pleased with how he and his team transformed the untold stories of our participants into a moving and inspirational video. We definitely hope there will be more opportunities to collaborate again in the near future!

    • Alex
      Alex Review from Google
      5.0

      Alex's Review Sourced from Google

      I've worked with this San Francisco video production company on several higher-ed projects and have been extremely happy with both the process and the end product. Corduroy goes above and beyond to ensure projects are successful. They are also a pleasure to collaborate with and bring a level of passion and professionalism to projects that is truly profound.

    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews
  • Advertising and Marketing That Drives Results!

    Since its inception in 1996, Lead Climber Marketing has proudly served as Denver's foremost all-encompassing advertising agency, consistently delivering tangible outcomes for our valued clientele...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Lead Climber Marketing Services

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Comfort Dental
    • Bandimere Speedway
    • Red Robin
    • Dish Network
    • Gates Corporation
    • Vickery Motorpsorts
    • Arahant Mental Wellness
    • Alpha Bay
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

Media Buying Agency FAQs

What services do media buying agencies in the United States provide?

These types of agencies help brands with: 

  • Performance-focused digital campaigns: High-demand campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Search, and CTV, prioritizing short-form video and measurable, creative-led performance. 
  • Full-funnel paid media tied to creative-led campaigns: Roughly 60% to 70% of clients bundle creative and media for faster cycles, fewer handoffs, and performance-built creative. 
  • Programmatic and CTV packages: Growing rapidly, with challenger brands investing $15K to $150K per month for scalable reach, automated targeting, and measurable lift. 
  • Paid social advertising: Cross-platform campaigns delivering 1% to 2% average conversion rates, with top performers exceeding 3% on Meta and TikTok. 
  • Audience & competitive analysis: Audience research and competitor benchmarking to guide budget allocation and identify the highest-ROI channels. 
  • Analytics & performance reporting: Real-time KPI tracking, A/B testing, and optimization across impressions, CPM, CTR, conversions, ROAS, and attribution paths. 

How much do media buying services in the US cost?

Most media buying agencies charge between $100 and $150 per hour. They rely on a mix of retainers, spend-based fees, and setup costs, depending on scope and complexity.  

These numbers are based on industry research and expert insights from Colormatics:  

Fee Type Typical Cost Range Notes 
Monthly retainer $1,500 to $10,000 Based on complexity and channel mix 
% of media spend 10% to 20%  Scales with spend and performance scope 
One-time setup fee $1,500 to $3,000Tracking, pixels, dashboards, QA 
Hourly rate $100 to $150+ Specialized strategy or audits 

Beyond agency fees, overall campaign budgets vary significantly based on scale, channels, and timelines. The table below outlines common budget ranges for different types of media buying engagements. 

Campaign Type Budget Range Typical Scope 
Pilot campaigns ~$25,000 1 to 2 platforms, short run 
Integrated campaigns $50,000 to $300,000 Multi-channel, performance tracking 
Large/national campaigns Up to $500,00012 to 24 weeks, heavy media mix 

 

When can clients expect ROI from paid media campaigns?

ROI timelines vary by channel based on learning cycles, inventory dynamics, and optimization requirements. This table outlines when early performance signals usually appear and when results tend to stabilize. 

Channel Early Signals Stable Performance 
Paid social 7 to 21 days30 to 45 days 
Google Search 3 to 10 days (with volume) 8 to 12 weeks
YouTube 5 to 10 days3 to 4 weeks 
CTV/Programmatic4 to 8 weeks 10 to 12 weeks

 

What are the typical timelines for media buying projects from planning to launch?

Project timelines depend on campaign scale, creative complexity, and channel mix. These are typical expectations from strategy and setup through launch and ongoing optimization. 

Campaign SizePlanning & SetupBuild & QAOptimization CadenceTotal Timeline
Small-scale1 to 2 weeks3 to 5 daysWeekly 4 to 8 weeks 
Mid-size 2 to 3 weeks 1 week 2-3× weekly 8 to 12 weeks 
Large/Multi-channel 3 to 5 weeks 1 to 2 weeks Daily12 weeks to 6 months 

 

What KPIs should your business track when working with these agencies?

When working with a media buying agency in the US, KPIs should be selected to reflect both media efficiency and business impact, ensuring performance is measured beyond surface-level engagement.  

Key KPIs to monitor include: 

  • Impressions, reach, frequency, and CPM to assess delivery efficiency and audience exposure 
  • Click-through rate (CTR), cost per click (CPC), engagement rate, and video completion rate to evaluate creative and audience relevance 
  • Conversion rate, cost per acquisition (CPA), return on ad spend (ROAS), and customer acquisition cost (CAC) to measure profitability and scalability 
  • Attribution coverage, assisted conversions, and incrementality to understand paid media’s true contribution across channels 
  • Budget pacing, spend utilization, and testing velocity to gauge operational discipline and optimization effectiveness 

ReceiveFreeProposals

For your project

1

Specify your budget, timeline and project requirements

2

Our experts curate a list of up to 5 most qualified candidate agencies

3

We connect you with them so you can choose the most suitable partner