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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  • #1 Junk Removal Marketing Agency

    We build the lead generation system that keeps your trucks running every day, so you stop chasing jobs and start choosing them...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $600/hr
  • Marketing isn't a math problem.

    The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Don't Just Run Ads. They Run Ours.

    FiFuel is the growth agency for prop firms and select financial brands. We help firms scale through paid media, creative strategy, and direct-response growth systems designed specifically for how this market buys. Unlike generalist agencies, we understand the trust signals, messaging angles, and buyer...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    Location
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Built For The Businesses That Need It Most

    Accelerate Marketing Strategy is a Seattle-based marketing consultancy serving owner-run small businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The consultancy combines senior-led marketing strategy with AI-powered execution across marketing audits, AI marketing consulting, strategic guidance, search, content, email...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
  • Your Unique Story Is Yet To Be Told

    Unique Image is an award-winning creative solutions firm with over 25 years of expertise empowering brands and driving positive change for corporate and Fortune 500 enterprises. Our end-to-end campaign tactics push multimedia and design limits to offer new chances for immersive marketing. We work with brave...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $395/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
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    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
  • Get Noticed!

    posterGIANT delivers entertainment marketing and promotional services that provide results for our customers, foster a true relationship between our clients and the public, and enhance the aesthetics of the places in where we operate. Our creative, knowledgeable, and professional workforce will always respect...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Performance-based Meta ads for wellness brands.

    We generate qualified buyer leads for $25,000 to $100,000+ wellness devices , equipment & technology...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Infomercial Specialists

    At GoDRTV, we know that the days of simple "spray and pray" marketing are long gone. Consumers have become so used to seeing ads everywhere they look, it's no longer enough to simply pour money into mass advertising. Chances are, people won't even notice. It takes a smarter approach when investing in...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results-based, digitally-focused.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Radically Distinct - Novocaine for your growing pains

    At Radically Distinct, we understand that growing a small business can be challenging. That's why we've developed a systematic and data-driven approach to digital marketing that takes the guesswork out of the equation. Our team of experts provides customized strategies, tactics, tools, and support to help...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Marketing Communications. Data-Driven Solutions.

    Effective Marketing leads the way in innovative B2B and B2C paid media strategies, delivering measurable results through data-driven program development, management, and analysis. With a focus on accountability and innovation, the agency creates integrated marketing communications that drive business impact...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Fueled by Performance. Driven by Results.

    Boathouse is a performance marketing agency dedicated to improving marketing impact through data, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by a team-focused ethos, Boathouse combines strategic rigor with innovative solutions to deliver results that drive client success. Committed to diversity and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Waltham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Transforming Brands, Driving Growth

    Ad Pros is a growth partner for ambitious eCommerce brands. We craft data-driven, creative strategies that turn potential into momentumhelping brands break through plateaus and scale toward $100M and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Connecting brands to the world's most influential stories, talent, and audiences.

    At Forge Entertainment, we believe great stories create powerful connections. We specialize in elevating brands through strategic partnerships, authentic integrations, and compelling content that resonates with audiences and delivers measurable value...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Every Digital Experience Creates A Story

    Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Peoria, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevating Retail Brands Through Data

    Latticework Insights is a Los Angeles-based data science agency. We provide Data Leadership to CFOs and COOs at Retail and DTC brands. Our team connects fragmented data from Meta, Google, TikTok, Shopify, Amazon, and Salesforce into a centralized warehouse, then models LTV:CAC, retention, unit economics, and...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • CRM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Push Beyond The Obvious.

    Bloom is a full-service development firm that focuses on stretching the boundaries of conventional thinking to propel your business to new heights through aggressive marketing strategies, distinctive branding and advertising, and an all-encompassing approach! Don't be afraid to think outside the box; your...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Print Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $265/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Advertising Is an Investment, Make It a Smart One

    WestMetric buys and manages paid placements across Facebook, Instagram, Google search, display, and Amazon sponsored ads. Ad copy for paid search and social comes included at no extra cost under any managed service agreement...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Rethink the Potential of Your B2B Agency

    Directive is the B2B marketing agency that transforms marketing from a cost center into a predictable revenue driver...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • There's Nothing We Can't Do

    fuze32's media buyers rely on longstanding relationships with media partners to negotiate placement terms clients wouldn't secure on their own. The agency has applied this to government clients, including Missouri's Department of Corrections and Department of Health and Senior Services...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Columbia, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Creating brands that people love!

    Captiva Branding is a comprehensive agency located in Washington, DC, founded by a female entrepreneur and owned by BIPOC individuals. The agency is spearheaded by Maritza Lizama and Pamela Nieto, a dynamic duo with a combined experience of over 30 years in marketing, small business branding, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Make Marketing Human.

    Robineau Media is a women- and Black-owned full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Syracuse, New York, with additional presence in New York City. As a HubSpot Solutions Partner, the agency combines strategy, ad tech and data-driven insights to deliver personalized, omni-channel marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    INDIRAP is a full-service video production and video marketing agency serving growth-focused brands nationwide. Since 2013, INDIRAP has produced 20,000+ videos for 900+ clients across 40+ industries, including LinkedIn, Google, and Hyatt, pairing corporate video production with paid social, organic...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing & Advertising for Tech Brands

    We supercharge revenue for B2B tech brands and the agencies that serve them in industries as diverse as SaaS, DevOps, HealthTech, GenAI, and FinTech...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help companies drive revenue.

    Illumination Marketing is an award-winning full-service media and marketing company that has helped to drive over $200 million in revenue since 2017. Illumination Marketing specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click Marketing, Videography, Website Development, and more!...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Future of Outbound is Here.

    IntentSignal is a cold email agency for B2B SaaS companies ($3M-$200M revenue). Campaigns target companies showing active buying signals. In June 2026, IntentSignal clients averaged 30 booked meetings per month. Engagements are retainer-based, with hybrid options. IntentSignal also runs B2B Meta ads...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • AI Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Senior Hands. Honest Answers. Relentless Testing. Unlock Your Next Stage of Growth.

    Slaymaker Marketing is a senior-led paid media agency helping ecommerce, lead generation, and B2B brands get more from their ad spend.We manage Google Ads, YouTube Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Microsoft Ads with a focus on honest strategy, clear communication, proactive testing, and profitable...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Research-Based Creative Agency for Challenger Brands.

    Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Brand & Demand

    BrandAction Agency is a privately-owned agency that integrates and balances branding, demand generation and customer experience to help innovative companies connect more deeply and quickly with their customers for greater profitability and enduring value...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The world's most awarded Web3 marketing agency

    Coinbound is your partner in accelerating the growth of crypto and Web3 companies. Our services include influencer marketing, PR, SMM, paid advertising, media buying, SEO, and community management...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Y'all

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Performance Creative That Drives Serious Revenue for DTC Brands

    Y'all buys media across Meta, TikTok, Google, and X Ads, including Google Merchant Center optimization for e-commerce feeds. Media buying runs alongside pixel audits and attribution platform setup so spend decisions rest on clean tracking data...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Y'all Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
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    • Pamos
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    Y'all Reviews & Testimonials

    • Lucy Ji
      Lucy Ji Co-Founder at Irritated Inc.
      5.0★

      Digital Advertising Review from Lucy Ji

      We brought Y'all in to audit our Meta and Google campaigns and tell us what was broken. They dug into campaign setups, creative performance, audience targeting, and spend efficiency, then handed us a clear, actionable plan to fix it. The results were hard to argue with. ROAS jumped 184.6%, purchase routing became smoother, and our budget started working a lot harder.What impressed us most was how tailored everything felt. They took the time to understand our brand before making a single recommendation. Nothing was generic. They also walked us through the findings in a recorded session and hosted a live Q&A so nothing got lost in translation. Professional, responsive, and genuinely collaborative from start to finish. No complaints at all.

    • Kristen Elworthy
      Kristen Elworthy Marketing & Growth at Lawnbright
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Kristen Elworthy

      Y'all has been fantastic to work with for us, a small e-commerce company heading into a scaling year. We found Y'all when looking to up our creative game in 2026 and have been thrilled with their ideas and execution, as well as how quickly they have learned our brand.We quickly brought them on to do paid media buying as well and they have been instrumental in helping us scale spend and revenue during our busy season. Most importantly, they are collaborative, responsive, smart and data driven.For a boostrapped ecomm brand, bringing on agencies is always a huge financial commitment and it can be nerve wracking. Y'all's founder and team clearly care about their clients and outcomes, they go the extra mile, and they are committed to their success. We find them to be true partners.

    • Neha Salgaonkar
      Neha Salgaonkar Director of DTC at Save Trees
      5.0★

      Performance Marketing Review from Neha Salgaonkar

      When we started working with Y'all, we were spending just $2,000 to $3,000 a month on Meta. Our goal was to scale that spend profitably while keeping customer acquisition costs in check. They did exactly that. New customer acquisition grew measurably and ROAS moved in the right direction, all without blowing past our CAC targets.What made them stand out was how plugged in they were. The team monitored our account closely, often sending daily updates and making quick adjustments without needing to be prompted. They never felt like an outside agency. They genuinely cared about the brand and it showed in how they worked. No complaints from our end.

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  • Power Your Business With Smart Creative.

    Robot Creative builds campaigns that combine digital ads, social media placement, and traditional formats like outdoor and print under one media plan. Each channel gets budgeted and tracked separately, then adjusted based on which format is actually driving results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Ideas That Inspire Action.

    Austin Williams is a full-service marketing agency in New York...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Market Research
    • Show more
    Location
    Hauppauge, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Marketing & Communications for B2B Brands

    Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • It's Time to Stand Out

    Recognized twice as Ad Age Agency of the Year, Duncan Channon is a trusted partner for ambitious companies seeking to elevate their brand and achieve exceptional results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Marketing That Delivers Profitable Revenue Growth

    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
  • Inspire Impact for Social Good.

    Stinghouse is a veteran-owned creative communications agency headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, specializing in strategy and storytelling for nonprofits, educational institutions and civic organizations. Founded in 2012, the agency combines research-driven planning, design, multimedia and campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Partner in Paid Media

    Already running paid media? Feel like your account has become stale or stagnant? We will provide a free audit to uncover areas of inefficiency, opportunity, and new initiatives. Our complimentary audits have saved our clients hundreds of thousands of dollars...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Caldwell, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transparent, results-focused digital marketing.

    Transparent, results-focused digital marketing. Full-service digital advertising agency based in Boston. We believe in making digital marketing accessible. We explain the what and why behind our strategies, keeping clients informed and empowered, ensuring they understand how their investment is working for...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/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 $3,000Tracking, 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