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.
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Searchbloom
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land
Searchbloom is a media buying agency in the USA that manages paid placements on Google and Bing under its ACE framework, covering ad assets, ongoing campaign control, and constant testing. Analysts monitor burn rates and conversions in real time rather than checking in periodically...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
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Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials
SEO Review from Sacha Awwa
Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every TimeSearch Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.
Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson
Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.
SEO Review from Anonymous
Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsCoinband buys paid ad placements specifically timed around IDO, ICO, and token listing events for Web3 projects. The media buying company in the US offers advertising as a standalone service or bundled with SMM, PR, and influencer marketing...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Directive is the B2B marketing agency that transforms marketing from a cost center into a predictable revenue driver...
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- PPC
- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Directive Reviews & Testimonials
SEO Review from Amanda Morgan
While SEO growth demands time and patience, the client saw a 46% increase in organic conversions in the previous quarter under Directive's guidance. Vyond couldn't be happier with the results. (Verified via email)
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SEO Review from Rob Press
Since Deputy began working with Directive, the client has seen a remarkable shift in website ranking. In under a year, the website rose from the bottom of page 2 to the top 2 on Googleincredible progress! (Verified via email)
SEO Review from Derek Gerber
Amazingly talented team [full of] passionate marketers that I can always rely on in crunchtime. (Verified via email)
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
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...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Yakima, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Software Pro Digital extends its media buying beyond digital into TV and radio ads and digital billboards through programmatic DOOH. Automated programmatic display buying across the open web runs alongside these traditional formats...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Excella PPC was founded by Yulian Hrab with the vision of building a Google Ads and PPC agency focused on honesty, transparency, and measurable ROI. Starting as a freelancer in Ukraine, Yulian grew long-term partnerships into a boutique team with offices in Kyiv and New York. Today, Excella PPC supp...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Media Buying
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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
- 3 Projects Listed
Dossier Media buys media spanning hyper-targeted paid search and social all the way to international print and national TV. The same team handles every channel rather than splitting work across separate specialists per platform...
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- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AdLift specializes in a wide range of SEO services, including Technical SEO, Enterprise SEO, On-Page and Off-Page SEO, Link Building, Keyword Strategy, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), LLM SEO and Website Analytics...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At B3 Media Consulting, we are committed to leveraging digital expertise to consult on and create integrated marketing for growth minded businesses. We are digital marketing experts who have experience working at Google and can accelerate. your digital marketing needs and drive up ROI quickly...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Mamon11 Agency
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Mamon11 develops custom enriched-data products and solutions. Products have been focused on Mark-tech, IoT and Retail Site Selection or Store Closings. We deploy software to collect, standardize, mine, optimize, and sync algorithmic solutions to a wide array of source, legacy and end points...
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- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Software Development
- IoT
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Revenue Rise
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Quimby Digital
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Social media, UGC and Reddit for CPG, baby and women's health brands
Women-owned social media agency for CPG, baby and parenting, femtech and women's health brands. Organic social, creator and UGC programs, Reddit community programs and paid social for launch-stage brands, with a senior strategist on every account...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dublin, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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Quimby Digital Reviews & Testimonials
eCommerce Review from Anthony Hernandez
The Quimby team provides actionable insights based on data driven reporting. From our partnership, we have been able to strategically plan and act on content recommendations that aim to move the needle. The team is very responsive and is willing to adjust strategies based off our goals and results.
Social Media Marketing Review from Marc "Jake" Jacobson
The Quimby Team has been great to work with. I challenged them launching Social Media Platforms for a 45-year old, multi-faceted apparel manufacturer that sells both wholesale + direct-to-consumer, that has never been active on Social and has never truly marketed itself. And, a significant part of our business is Sports Licensed Apparel + Golf, where we Sponsor PGA and LPGA Golfers. So, a lot of our social strategy happens in REAL-TIME. This is an INCREDIBLE CHALLENGE for anyone! Overall, they have done a really terrific job! Our best work comes with planning and collaboration, as well as being reactionary to real-time sports event results. Together, we have developed a strong creative + messaging platform that provides brand consistency. We have also developed realistic KPI's. And, Quimby has delivered on all.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsJadi is a strategic brand agency built for science-forward consumer brands health, wellness, beauty, nutrition, and technology. We translate product truth, ingredient science, and real innovation into stories that build belief and systems that scale it.Strategy. Story. Systems. Scale...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Media Two stands as a prominent player in the realm of media buying, distinguished by their comprehensive approach to managing both conventional and digital acquisitions from within their organization...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our omni-channel capabilities allow us to grow our partners everywhere, efficiently and at hyper-speed. We make data-driven market decisions based on the metrics that matter most: CAC, ROAS, LTV, MER, CPL and Incrementality...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Reversed out is a Digital Marketing, App Development and Web Development Company in Cincinnati...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Covington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Valasys Media
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award-Winning Demand Generation Agency
Valasys Media is a highly acclaimed and award-winning Inc. 5000 vetted Lead Generation agency known for ABM, CS, MQL, HQL, BANT campaigns. Our full-funnel services include touch points like programmatic media buying, LinkedIn ads, Email Marketing, Tele-touch and Intent-based ABM building...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Milestone Inc specializes in transforming digital experiences and boosting content visibility - so businesses across industries can acquire more customers and drive engagement and revenue. We take a proven omnichannel approach to get you the best results possible!...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Socialfly is a social-first digital agency built for brands across every stage of growth. We build connected ecosystems where insights from influencer campaigns inform paid targeting, organic content sparks community conversations, and every channel makes the others smarter...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
With a decade of experience, Level Agency has become an engine for growth-minded brands. We partner with clients to create powerful performance marketing campaigns that maximize their ROI and reach the right consumers at the perfect time...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Community Associates and Modern Press (CAMP) is dedicated to helping businesses grow by leveraging their most valuable asset: their community. CAMP takes a public affairs approach to business and marketing, utilizing community engagement and brand building through targeted advertising to effectively promote...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BLD Marketing is a one-stop shop for success in the building materials industry. Our digital capabilities, strategic marketing services and specialized implementation resources provide our clients with an unbeatable foundation to grow their business faster than ever before! With BLD's guidance, you can...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Mediacentric Inc. is a trusted partner for ad agencies, clients, publishers, and media companies across the West Coast and nationwide. Our services include media planning, buying, marketing consulting, and sales representation...
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- Media Buying
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with prominent individuals and public figures to embrace what sets them apart so that they are ready to gain massive exposure & opportunities in media & entertainment...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Superior, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Findsome & Winmore was established in 1995 by Matt Certo, starting out in his Rollins College dorm room. Under the guidance of his father, Sam, the company experienced steady growth with a primary focus on web design and programming...
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- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bullseye Strategy is a boutique digital marketing agency delivering big-agency results. We specialize in SEO, paid media, content, and full-funnel strategies that drive real business growth. With senior-level talent and personalized, data-driven campaigns, we turn traffic into ROI...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
True to our name The B2B Marketing Company, our exclusive focus is on B2B marketing. Our extensive portfolio includes collaborations with industry-leading B2B brands such as Adobe, Microsoft, Penske, John Deere, and many others. What sets us apart from conventional agencies is our distinctive approach we...
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
QRY stands as a strategic marketing agency dedicated to facilitating the expansion of burgeoning consumer brands through our established test and learn methodology. Our expertise lies in empowering brands to effectively utilize paid media, enabling them to penetrate online spaces and connect with their target...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Branding
- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We supercharge revenue for B2B tech brands and the agencies that serve them in industries as diverse as SaaS, DevOps, HealthTech, GenAI, and FinTech...
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- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketorr is excelling in the realm of digital marketing, distinguished not only by rapid growth but also by our exceptional creativity and expertise. Spearheaded by a team comprising top marketers and designers, our focus lies in propelling the advancement of small and medium enterprises. Whether you require...
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- Troy, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Plymouth, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TimeZ Marketing is a global, performance-driven SEO, SEM, and PPC agency delivering measurable, scalable growth for B2B SaaS, eCommerce, enterprise, and local brands. We leverage live data to drive and optimize traffic and increase search visibility...
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- SEO
- CRO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $86/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Catalyzing your Amazon business growth with expert solutions. With 20+ Years of Combined Experience and Expertise in Conversion Optimization, PPC Management, Product Launching, and more...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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 $3,000 | Tracking, 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 $500,000 | 12 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 days | 30 to 45 days |
| Google Search | 3 to 10 days (with volume) | 8 to 12 weeks |
| YouTube | 5 to 10 days | 3 to 4 weeks |
| CTV/Programmatic | 4 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 Size | Planning & Setup | Build & QA | Optimization Cadence | Total Timeline |
| Small-scale | 1 to 2 weeks | 3 to 5 days | Weekly | 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 | Daily | 12 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