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
15 Companies-Rankings updated: September 08, 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.
Amplitude Digital is a Los Angelesbased, awardwinning digital marketing agency founded in 2004. The boutique team of approximately 3049 specialists delivers high-growth strategies in PPC, SEO, social media, and web design for e-commerce and fast-growing brands. A Google Premier Partner with multiple Tech...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
SEO
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
Burbank, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Amplitude Digital Inc. Services
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
SEO
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Web Development
Media Buying
CRO
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Social Media & Paid Ads That Turn Followers Into Customers Not Just Vanity Metrics
VAW Media is a small (team of 3) full-service social media & paid advertising agency building strategy-first systems for real growth not vanity metrics. We manage organic content, Meta & Google Ads, and lead generation for businesses nationwide, turning followers and clicks into paying customers...
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Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
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Location
Brentwood, Tennessee
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
VAW Media Services
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
Media Buying
Digital Strategy
Email Marketing
eCommerce
Digital Services
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A Brooklyn-based, full-service Amazon agency for consumer brands. We run advertising, listings and SEO, A+ Content, creative, and account management in-house, tied to a proprietary BI dashboard. And because we own and operate our own Amazon brands, we manage client accounts with real operator instincts, not...
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PPC
SEO
Digital Marketing
CRO
Media Buying
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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
Amplifyr Marketing Services
PPC
SEO
Digital Marketing
CRO
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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At Mosto Digital, our fervor lies in democratizing digital advertising to enable individuals to reach their performance objectives. With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, we excel in crafting influential yet cost-effective digital marketing strategies customized for brands across the spectrum of...
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Digital Marketing
Web Development
CRO
Media Buying
Advertising
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Location
Denver, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$115/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Mosto Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Web Development
CRO
Media Buying
Advertising
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Done-with-you marketing for Pensacola and Gulf Coast businesses. We build the engine that captures, nurtures, and retains your customers, then hand you the keys...
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Web Development
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Media Buying
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Location
Pensacola, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
OmniQode Services
Web Development
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Media Buying
AI Development
Business Consulting
eCommerce
Email Marketing
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PRISM Marketing Communications is a comprehensive creative agency that provides a wide range of strategic services, including advertising, digital marketing, branding and public relations...
Top Services:
Creative Services
Media Buying
PPC
Branding
Market Research
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
PRISM Marketing Services
Creative Services
Media Buying
PPC
Branding
Market Research
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DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...
Top Services:
Advertising
Public Relations
Media Buying
Location
South Lake Tahoe, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
DAE and Company Services
Advertising
Public Relations
Media Buying
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Alliance excels at orchestrating and launching comprehensive multi-team sport marketing initiatives on your behalf. Our adept team collaborates closely with each venue, skillfully negotiating sponsorship prospects, overseeing the development of artwork and campaign components, and meticulously ensuring the...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Alliance Sport Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
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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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Creative Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Business Consulting
Media Buying
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Location
Plymouth, Minnesota
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Team Media Services
Creative Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Business Consulting
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Video Marketing
Market Research
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EARY Digital is a San Antonio, TX digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to be ignored. We specialize in custom website design, search engine optimization (SEO), video production, drone tours, content creation, and full-scale digital marketing all under one roof...
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Digital Services
Branding
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Location
Boerne, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
EARY Digital Services
Digital Services
Branding
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
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Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...
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Digital Services
Creative Services
SEO
Social Media Marketing
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Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Power Digital Services
Digital Services
Creative Services
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Video Production
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Media Buying
Web Design
Digital Strategy
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Talkspace
Good American
SmartSweets
Audible
The Honest Company
FRAME
TOMS
Moon Juice
SPANX
Alo Yoga
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Power Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Bianca Beale
Review from Google
5.0★
Bianca Beale's Review Sourced from Google
Sean and Keanu have been amazing to work with. We've been working with Power for several years, now and they have been the only marketing team that truly makes me feel like they care. They pivot quickly when things aren't working out, and the SEO work they've done and suggestions on the website have brought so much success to my small business. Each time we have a call, we brainstorm new ideas to bring in more business, and the work that they do is thorough and done in a timely fashion. I'd recommend them 100%.
Nicole Cooley
Review from Google
5.0★
Nicole Cooley's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with Sean & Keanu for the last 3 years and they helped us grow our local small business with incredible results. Their dedication, commitment and personal touch makes them feel like part of our team. They are constantly looking for ways to help us think bigger and creatively. I highly recommend Power Digital, the investment is well worth the results!
Mary Felt
Review from Google
4.0★
Mary Felt's Review Sourced from Google
Power Digital brings a very strong level of marketing expertise in every channel that they manage. With their support, I've been able to exceed my SEO goals and leverage their expertise. Their strategies and direction have helped me unlock new opportunities and achieve major headwinds with top keywords that I never would have otherwise!
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Award Winning Creative Agency | Branding. Design. Advertising. Experiences. | Based in DC
Outright plans and buys media for both consumer brands and nonprofits, working at the intersection of advocacy and commercial marketing. Clients span Marriott, Adidas, McDonald's, and organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...
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Branding
Web Design
Video Production
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
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Location
Washington DC, Washington DC
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$190/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
15 Projects Listed
Outright Services
Branding
Web Design
Video Production
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Design Services
Media Buying
Digital Strategy
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Google / YouTube
Ocean Conservancy
Marriott International
National Hockey League
me too. Movement
Environmental Defense Fund
Rails to Trails Conservancy
World Resources Institute
Adidas/Ivy Park
Share Our Strength
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Outright Reviews & Testimonials
Tappan Parker
Strategic Engagement Lead at World Resources Institute
4.8★
Dashboard Design Review from Tappan Parker
Outright helped us design and develop the Systems Change Lab data platform. They worked with us every step of the way to come up with innovative and intuitive designs that worked well for us in our development process and for our users in understanding our data and research. They had quick turn arounds and really helped us get to a product that we still get compliments on the design of today. Outright was fabulous to work with and I'd absolutely recommend them for your next design project!
Idel Mena
Senior Social Media Manager at RepresentUs
5.0★
Video Production Review from Idel Mena
They were an incredible partner from start to finish. They led the full creative direction and production for our campaign featuring Michael Douglas, delivering a video that not only looked amazing but performed exceptionally well, earning over 6 million views on YouTube and significantly more across paid channels.
What stood out most was their ability to translate our mission into content that resonated across the political spectrum, engaging both conservative and liberal audiences. They brought strong creative and strategic thinking to the table, not just execution.
The team was highly responsive, organized, and easy to work with throughout the entire process, and they handled high-profile talent seamlessly. Across multiple campaigns, including local initiatives, they consistently delivered high-quality work and exceeded expectations.
We fully trust them as a partner and would absolutely work with them again.
Elyssa Katz
Senior Director, Marketing and Communication at National Alliance for Care at Home
5.0★
Branding Review from Elyssa Katz
The Outright team is an absolute joy to work with! They took us from a kernel of a brand identity to a fully realized brand, merging two organizations, cultures, and constituencies into one under significant time constraints. Since we began working with Outright in August of 2024, we have developed and launched our core brand and related assets as well as three event brands, three sub brands, and a variety of practical digital and print assets. Not only is Outright's creative consistently excellent, but they are also a practical partner able to work with agility as an extension of your team. Our experience was so positive in initial brand development work that we've continued to work together for over 18 months and have signed them as a partner for separate digital campaign projects where they again delivered results that accomplished our internal team goals and exceeded the expectations of our external stakeholders. I would recommend Outright to anyone looking for a true creative thought partner.
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We are a full-service, independent brand innovation agency creating work that truly resonates. Our efforts not only earn awards but also deliver tangible business results for our partners...
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Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Public Relations
Media Buying
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Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
R&R Partners Services
Branding
Creative Services
Logo Design
Public Relations
Media Buying
UI/UX Design
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Video Production
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Utah Transit Authority
LVCVA
CDOT
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R&R Partners Reviews & Testimonials
Sean Coons
Review from Google
5.0★
Sean Coons's Review Sourced from Google
This marketing agency is outstanding. They have some of the best talent that you could find anywhere and their office is pretty cool also. It’s in an old renovated Asian food store and they’ve kept the look of it while still modernizing it to accommodate their new business office.
Doug C
Review from Google
5.0★
Doug C's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked in outreach efforts as a sort of spokesperson, with other firms and also R&R Partners and I have to say all the firms have been good and professional. R&R not only excelled there, but they were very helpful and encouraging when I was nervous.
I am not a professional by a long shot, but they made me feel like one during the shoots. I have seen their work for the fundraising promotions they have done for many years for the hospital and clinic where I am a patient. Each year they keep raising the bar and I am honored that I got to work with them.
The people I worked with have been with the firm for many years. In this day and age of technology, that is not common.
Thank you for your work and how you continue to drive the fundraising for the ALS clinic and Barrow as a whole.
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Todays marketing leaders face complex challenges broken workflows, scattered campaigns, and rising costs. Add multiple non-aligned agencies to the mix, and those challenges multiply. Thats why we take a different approach...
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Video Production
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
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Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
TrendyMinds LLC Services
Video Production
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
SEO
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Reputation Management
Public Relations
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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...
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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
posterGIANT Services
Digital Services
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Advertising
Web Design
VR/AR
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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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