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.
Discover the Best Media Buying Agencies Across the United States
20 Companies-Rankings updated: September 09, 2026
DesignRush vets each media buying agency based on professional qualifications and verified customer feedback to help you choose confidently. Some positions may be sponsored.
Image Marketing Elevating Brands with Strategy & Innovation.
Image Marketing is a top-ranked agency offering expert traditional and digital marketing solutions. With 10+ years of experience, we serve local and national clients across industries, delivering award-winning branding, PR, and design. As in-house partners we craft strategies that set brands apart...
Top Services:
Creative Services
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$14/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Image Marketing Consultants Services
Creative Services
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Graphic Design
Content Marketing
SEO
Email Marketing
Media Buying
Logo Design
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Strategic PR And Media Relations For Global Brands
ZECOMMS is a global tech PR and strategic communications agency helping startups, scale-ups, and venture-backed companies gain international media visibility. Specializing in media relations, startup PR, and thought leadership, the agency secures coverage in leading business and technology publications...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Media Buying
Market Research
Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
ZECOMMS AGENCY Services
Public Relations
Media Buying
Market Research
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BROagency is a USA-based digital marketing and lead generation agency that helps businesses accelerate growth through innovative internet marketing strategies and performance-driven campaigns. With a focus on advertising, lead generation, and digital business development, the agency combines strategic...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Product Design
Logo Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Location
Florida, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$49/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Broagency Inc. Services
Digital Services
Product Design
Logo Design
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Affiliate Marketing
CRO
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
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Indigo Studio is a boutique social media marketing agency based in New Jersey, specializing exclusively in hospitality and F&B brands. By combining creative storytelling, content production, and performance marketing, the agency helps restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses stand out and drive real...
Top Services:
Digital Strategy
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Branding
Logo Design
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Location
Roselle Park, New Jersey
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$70/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Indigo Studio Services
Digital Strategy
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Branding
Logo Design
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Media Buying
Business Consulting
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F45 Training
Agatha
Cin Cin
Boutique Catering
Loud
Autobar
Old City
Connecta
Hip Pop
ALCO
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Indigo Studio Reviews & Testimonials
Mia
Review from Google
5.0★
Mia's Review Sourced from Google
The best social media and marketing team when it comes to creating content, visual design and strategic consulting. And everyone is so professional and friendly!
Nicole E
Review from Google
5.0★
Nicole E's Review Sourced from Google
Working with this digital marketing agency has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our goals and crafted a strategy that felt both tailored and forward-thinking. Every step of the process was handled with professionalism, creativity, and a genuine commitment to delivering results.
What truly sets them apart is their ability to combine data-driven insights with innovative ideas. Our online presence has grown significantly, engagement has soared, and we’ve seen measurable improvements in conversions and brand visibility. They don’t just execute campaigns—they continuously optimize, refine, and push for better outcomes.
Communication has been seamless throughout. The team is responsive, transparent, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure clarity and success. It’s rare to find a partner that feels like an extension of your own team, but that’s exactly what they’ve become for us.
If you’re looking for a digital marketing partner that is reliable, strategic, and truly invested in your success, this is the company to choose. Highly recommended.
Ryan Hamze
Review from Google
5.0★
Ryan Hamze's Review Sourced from Google
Very pleased with their services, will be using them on a regular basis for my business.
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Lighten Your Marketing Load With Specialized Experts
Our approach is simple: we want to help your business thrive in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether its refining your story, crafting a strategy that fits your unique goals, or simply offering thoughtful guidance along the way, were here to lighten the load and help you move forward with confidence...
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SEO
PPC
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
Harwich, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Sandy Neck Media Services
SEO
PPC
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Advertising
Media Buying
eCommerce
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
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Latham Centers
Agway of Cape Cod
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
Local Lead Growth is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping local businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, AI automation, web design, and conversion-focused marketing...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
PPC
SEO
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Location
North Attleborough, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$99/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Local Lead Growth Services
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
PPC
SEO
Video Production
CRO
AI Development
Web Design
Media Buying
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Bruin Corporation
Bridges Bros Movher
Empire Beauty School
Heavy Construction Academy
Contant Law, P.C.
New England Truck Solutions
Lydon Law
Target Air Systems
Anchor Financials
PipeTime Plumbing & Heating Inc.
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Local Lead Growth Reviews & Testimonials
Sabrina Jones
Review from Google
5.0★
Sabrina Jones's Review Sourced from Google
Rich and his team at Local Lead Growth are genuinely dedicated to learning your industry and bringing you to the top of the search page, the first AI answer, or whatever it is in the current age to get your business seen and get more leads. Regular weekly and monthly reports are provided, with detailed explanations for everything, and adjustments made when we're seeing success in one area over another. A pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them to anyone who's looking for a personal and productive relationship with a marketing agency that doesn't feel like a marketing agency.
Jess Nichols
Review from Google
5.0★
Jess Nichols's Review Sourced from Google
I cannot say enough great things about Rich and his team at Local Lead Growth! Been working with them for several years. They are professional, knowledgeable, detail oriented and super responsive whenever we have questions and they always provide the best recommendations to keep us ahead of the game and competitive in our market. Highly recommend them!!
Michele Deeb
Review from Google
5.0★
Michele Deeb's Review Sourced from Google
I highly recommend Local Lead Growth. Matt is very approachable, extremely informative and knows his job well! So far we happy with the progress of his campaign and he has delivered results as promised
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Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling...
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Public Relations
Branding
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Danville, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Brown Marketing Services
Public Relations
Branding
Digital Strategy
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Content Marketing
Advertising
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Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...
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SEO
Media Buying
PPC
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Vix Media Group Services
SEO
Media Buying
PPC
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Reputation Management
Web Design
Web Development
AI Development
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Brenton Way runs paid media campaigns through IcarusX, its proprietary system that turns test results and performance data into next-step recommendations. The platform is built to move media decisions faster than a headcount-based agency team could manage alone...
Top Services:
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Media Buying
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Brenton Way Services
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Media Buying
Branding
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Email Marketing
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Tmobile
Tepe
Peace Out Skincare
Mattel
FOREO
KGC
Snacklins
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Brenton Way Reviews & Testimonials
Dimitris Andriotis
Chief Executive Officer at BOX NOW
5.0★
SEO Review from Dimitris Andriotis
Brenton Way's efforts increased our organic search sessions by 132% and improved our click-through rate and page load time. The team was professional, flexible, and efficient and always delivered on time and under budget. We communicated via email and virtual meetings.
carl hewitt
Vice President Finance at Arzon Limited
5.0★
SEO Review from carl hewitt
With the Brenton Way's team's optimization efforts, our website's performance improved immediately, and the number of leads increased. We collaborated effectively through emails and made a dashboard for easier progress monitoring. Brenton Way's listening skills made them stand out.
Michael Saly 🇺🇦
Co-Founder at Aspire Media
5.0★
SEO Review from Michael Saly 🇺🇦
Thanks to Brenton Way's work, we were able to increase our revenue as a result of our collaboration with them. Their team led a collaborative process, communicating with the us regularly. They were patient, organized, and knowledgeable. They also delivered a functional strategy to improve the our rankings which is really helping us now.
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Southwest Florida Video Production & Marketing Agency
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...
Top Services:
Video Production
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Digital Marketing
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Location
Port Charlotte, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$135/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Red Dot Multimedia Services
Video Production
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Graphic Design
Creative Services
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Social House delivers monthly, quarterly, and annual wrap reports for each media campaign, tracking performance against the original strategy over time. Landing pages get built specifically for each campaign rather than routing traffic to a general site...
Top Services:
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
Social House, Inc. Services
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Video Production
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
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Sonos
pepsi
TORRID
KENRA
sexyhair
LORAC
Schwarzkopf
A24
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Social House, Inc. Reviews & Testimonials
Susana de la Rionda
Head of Trade Marketing at Flow Kana
5.0★
Branding Review from Susana de la Rionda
A legal cannabis company hired SOCIAL HOUSE, INC. to design collateral for in-store promotions. They created terpene wheel display boxes, an interactive bingo experience, gift boxes, and in-store tables.
The team was responsive, collaborative, and communicative throughout the process. They prioritized transparency and accountability, and their talent and imagination stood out.
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Led by Nike's Former Global Director of Paid Media
Neon Growth manages over $1 billion in media across Meta, Google, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, and AppLovin for Fortune 500 and high-growth consumer brands. Media planning runs alongside creative production and measurement under one team, so budget decisions and creative testing inform each other...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Social Media Marketing
PPC
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
Neon Growth Services
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Advertising
CRO
Creative Services
Email Marketing
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FTD Flowers
Equinox
Soundboks
Blade
ProFlowers
Glitzy Girlz Boutique
Bucketlisters
Spinn
Crump & Co
Drip Hydration
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Neon Growth Reviews & Testimonials
Tori Gerbig
Founder at Pink Lily
5.0★
Retail Advertising Review from Tori Gerbig
The team demonstrates a high level of skill and persistence in identifying problems and providing solutions.
With their proven track record, you can confidently rely on their performance and take a backseat.
Jacqui Sim
HR Manager at Vivero
5.0★
Marketing Strategy Review from Jacqui Sim
A highly professional company that takes the time to comprehend the requirements of its clients and strives to guarantee that the finished output satisfies those requirements.
William R Marchand
President at Webisoft
5.0★
App Marketing Review from William R Marchand
With Neongrowth we have exceeded their app download goals by 5x; our CPI rate is below the industry average as well. The team has impressed us with their ability to produce effective campaigns at a budget-friendly price. Also, the assigned campaign manager has been reliable.
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Notorious Creative Agency builds client acquisition systems. Paid ads on Meta and Google, conversion-focused landing pages, a fully configured CRM, automated nurture and retargeting, and AI appointment setting that contacts every lead in under five minutes, 24/7 assembled into one owned pipeline...
Top Services:
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Media Buying
PPC
CRO
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Location
Bushkill, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Notorious Creative Services
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Media Buying
PPC
CRO
CRM Consulting
Business Consulting
Content Marketing
Reputation Management
UI/UX Design
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Digital Marketing Charlotte is a full service digital marketing agency that provides web design, PPC, SEO, & consulting services to small to mid-sized businesses. We primarily work with businesses right here in Charlotte but are open to taking on clients nationwide. We have but two priorities when it comes to...
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Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Web Design
CRO
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Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Charlotte Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Web Design
CRO
Media Buying
eCommerce
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
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Kushi Health
Waxhaw Jewelers
Phipps Masonry
Charlotte Sign Studio
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Digital Marketing Charlotte Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Sanzo
Review from Google
5.0★
Michael Sanzo's Review Sourced from Google
We worked with Digital Marketing Charlotte to refresh our website and help with SEO. They did a fantastic job! There were a lot of technical errors they uncovered in the process and now the site looks and works better than ever. We're have already started to see an increase in visitors and people filling out the contact form. I am very happy with their work and would recomend Digital Marketing Charlotte to anyone looking for a local agency to work with
Pinnacle Construction Services
Review from Google
5.0★
Pinnacle Construction Services's Review Sourced from Google
Digital marketing Charlotte has helped us develop a full marketing strategy and set up a Google ad campaign. They built a custom landing page, set up tracking, and helped us with our follow up and sales process. They are great
Phipps Masonry
Review from Google
5.0★
Phipps Masonry's Review Sourced from Google
We used them to do some web design work on our site and optimize our Google profile. They were easy to work with and we're super happy with the results we've gotten so far. Definitely would recommend Digital Marketing Charlotte!
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AI-powered Market Research Agency With Advanced Technology
Savvy Marketers is a global market research and consumer insights partner with 14+ years of experience. Trusted by J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Bayer, Merck, PepsiCo, Church&Dwight, and JPMorgan Chase. Our AI-powered platform combines biometric research, social listening, proprietary panels, and advanced segmentation...
Top Services:
Market Research
Big Data Analytics
Social Media Marketing
Video Production
Graphic Design
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Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Savvy Marketers LLC Services
Market Research
Big Data Analytics
Social Media Marketing
Video Production
Graphic Design
eCommerce Development
Media Buying
SEO
Digital Marketing
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Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...
Top Services:
Branding
Public Relations
Media Buying
Web Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications Services
Branding
Public Relations
Media Buying
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Logo Design
Print Design
WordPress Website Design
Design Services
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ABM
Alliance Residential
C. H. Guenther
Construction Specialties
Cox Enterprises
Dillard's
Floor & Décor
Fresh Thyme Market
HEI Hotels
Hilton
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Phase 3 Marketing and Communications Reviews & Testimonials
amyisraelchaiatlanta
Review from Google
5.0★
amyisraelchaiatlanta's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with Phase 3 for over 10 years. They have printed over 500 plaques for our Worldwide Daffodil Project. The creative support and customer service has been fantastic. Recently the number of sites participating in the Daffodil Project has grown significantly and coordinating printing and shipping was becoming an issue for us. This year we started using Phase 3's MediaLink system. It has been great. We have control over the ordering and are provided the tracking information. Using their large shipping account our cost of shipping is much lower. As we continue to grow it's great to have Phase 3/MediaLink as a partner in this effort.
Michelle Spohnholz
Review from Google
5.0★
Michelle Spohnholz's Review Sourced from Google
Vicky and the team at Brand Fever have been great partners for over 4 years. They have helped us with tons of branding and collateral work. I appreciate their collaborative approach and their brand savvy!
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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
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Location
San Antonio, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Y'all Services
Digital Marketing
Creative Services
Media Buying
eCommerce
CRO
Social Media Marketing
PPC
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FlavCity
Pamos
Sweat Tent
Sono Bello
Loverboy
Sijo
Lolli
Allie+Bess
Bandolier
Popsmith
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Y'all Reviews & Testimonials
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
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
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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SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...
Top Services:
Branding
Media Buying
Package Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
SG Cartel Services
Branding
Media Buying
Package Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Product Design
Content Marketing
Web Development
Advertising
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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
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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
Lockhern Digital Services
Email Marketing
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
PPC
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce Development
Digital Strategy
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Superbreakers
Alltroo
Open Blooms
Send Smiles
Fuzzy
Eric Javits
Cinema Secrets
Tony Boloney
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Lockhern Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Jamie Karl
Review from Google
5.0★
Jamie Karl's Review Sourced from Google
I've been working with the Lockhern team for several months and they have been excellent — super hands on, easier to work with. They were able to solve some persistent technology and tracking issues that we could not solve internally or with other agencies within a very short period of time, which got us into a much better place for attribution. Very much recommend!
Samantha Anne
Review from Google
5.0★
Samantha Anne's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with Lockhern Digital for over a year and have been more than pleased with their performance. Their team brings genuine creativity to our ad strategy, developing campaigns that connect with our audience rather than generic cookie-cutter approaches.
What impressed us most is their thoroughness in analyzing our online practices. They conduct detailed audits, identify opportunities we missed, and provide clear analytics that help us understand campaign performance.
The results speak for themselves - improved online visibility and web traffic, better conversion rates, and a return on ad spend that continues to exceed our expectations. The team is always responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in our success.
I’d highly recommend Lockhern to businesses looking for a digital agency that’s a true partner.
Ashley Turrell
Review from Google
5.0★
Ashley Turrell's Review Sourced from Google
We switched to Lockhern for our PPC and some SEO work after a few bad experiences with other agencies. We've seen huge improvements in our web traffic and ROAS, and we keep looking for ways to partner together more. 10/10 would recommend.
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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...
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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
The Charles Group Services
Branding
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Video Production
Graphic Design
Media Buying
Advertising
Email Marketing
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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
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