Top Media Buying Agencies in US 2026

Q: 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.

Q: 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

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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Quimby Digital
Verified
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...
Top Services:
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
Quimby Digital Services
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Media Buying
Content Marketing
Advertising
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Hiya
Cerebelly
ZenBusiness
Antigua Apparel
Space Capital
Mamabird
Upwardly Global
Mangomint
Rothy's, L'ange
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Quimby Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Anthony Hernandez Content Analyst at Living Spaces
4.7★
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.
Marc "Jake" Jacobson Head of Brand at Antigua Apparel
4.3★
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.
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Effeect
International Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency
Effeect takes each paid campaign through separate strategy, setup, live management, and optimization phases. Keyword research and split testing happen before launch, with budget adjustments made weekly once ads go live...
Top Services:
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
CRO
Digital Strategy
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Location
Sheridan, Wyoming
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(75)5.0
AdVenture Media Group
The Agency Run by The World's #1 and #3 PPC Experts
AdVenture Media built SHERPAOS, a proprietary measurement platform pulling data from Google, Meta, Shopify, CRM, and call tracking into one dashboard. The system flags budget and bidding adjustments that account teams then act on...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
PPC
CRO
Social Media Marketing
SEO
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Location
Woodmere, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
36 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(18)4.9
Google reviews(221)4.9

Y'all
Verified
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
7 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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DesignRush verified(7)4.8
Google reviews(6)5.0
Brenton Way
Your Future Peace of Mind Growth Marketing Agency
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
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DesignRush verified(17)4.9
Google reviews(26)5.0
Codedesign
Driving growth through Digital Marketing!
Operating as a media buying company in the USA, CodeDesign has run paid media campaigns since 2012 for more than 500 companies across technology, retail, and consumer goods. Average client relationships last over three years, with a 96% retention rate...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Digital Strategy
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Location
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(14)4.8
Google reviews(59)4.8
Reap Commerce
E-Commerce Got Hard We Can Help.
Reap Commerce runs paid media as one piece of a connected system alongside CRO, SEO, and lifecycle email, with every channel briefed from the same customer evidence. Clients can start with a fixed-fee diagnostic before committing to ongoing paid media management...
Top Services:
CRO
eCommerce Development
PPC
Email Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Dallas, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
13 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(6)4.7
Google reviews(13)5.0
OpenMoves
Power Your Growth With Performance Marketing
OpenMoves pairs media buying with its own OM3 email marketing platform, so paid acquisition and lifecycle campaigns run off shared customer data. The same media buying team also runs Amazon and ecommerce PPC for retail clients...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
PPC
SEO
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Huntington, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(5)4.8
Google reviews(9)4.1
Vizion Interactive
Bringing Together Expertise, Experience, and Enthusiasm
Vizion Interactive buys media across paid search, programmatic display, remarketing, video, and social advertising under one PPC & Media division. Google Shopping, Local Inventory Ads, and Local Service Ads management round out the retail-focused end of the practice...
Top Services:
SEO
PPC
eCommerce
AEO
Web Design
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Location
Dallas, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(5)4.8
Google reviews(11)4.9
HK Digital LLC
Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.
HK Digital built HKD Alerts and HKD Brand Control, proprietary tools that flag account issues via Slack and automate bid management across accounts. Media buying decisions get informed by these systems rather than manual platform checks alone...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
eCommerce
PPC
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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DesignRush verified(3)4.6
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Anacapa Productions
Award Winner
Full-Service Video Production Company
Anacapa Productions places ad buys across YouTube TV, Peacock, Hulu, Paramount+, ESPN, Discovery, Roku, and Tubi, among other major streaming services. Campaigns get built around each platform's targeting capabilities rather than a single generic buy...
Top Services:
Video Production
Video Marketing
Creative Services
Media Buying
Advertising
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(1)4.3
Social House, Inc.
Welcome to Social House. We Make Media Human.
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
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DesignRush verified(1)4.3
SeoTonic
Featured By Forbes as Change Maker Company. Rank Higher, Grow Faster
As a full-service, progressive digital web agency in India & USA, SEOTonic delivers impeccable services to build brands and help them connect with their own clients digitally. We believe in building dynamic, collaborative partnerships to share knowledge and ideas that will gain the results...
Top Services:
SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$15/hr
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(8)4.8
Google reviews(19)4.1
Accelerated Digital Media
Data-driven digital marketing - We partner with our clients to drive tactful, sustainable growth.
ADM is a performance marketing agency specializing in eCommerce and healthcare. Our approach is centered on client success, underpinned by our extensive knowledge, transparency, and experience...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
PPC
Digital Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(5)5.0
Yael Consulting
Boutique Online Marketing Consultancy
Yael Consulting is a results-driven Google Ads and online marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses grow profitably through smarter, data-driven strategies. We partner with companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, designing unique strategies tailored to your specific market...
Top Services:
Digital Strategy
Media Buying
PPC
Location
Commack, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
16 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(91)4.8
Imagine Marketing
Own consumer consideration.
Imagine Marketing is a pioneer in affiliate/consideration marketing, offering a service that helps brands own all in-market customers in their industry. Imagine uses levers in affiliate marketing, SEM media buying, and social whitelisting to empower customer acquisition for long term growth...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
Media Buying
eCommerce
PPC
CRO
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Location
St. Petersburg, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(2)4.5
ThinkRaven
Marketing & Creative Agency
We're ThinkRaven, a marketing and creative agency. We strategize, make videos, and run ads for consumer brands, at every stage of the buyer's journey, globally and at scale...
Top Services:
Video Production
Creative Services
Video Marketing
Design Services
Web Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(2)4.5
Beyond Bracket Limited
Video editing for YouTube creators, podcasters and brands
Beyond Bracket is a video editing company producing long-form, short-form and podcast video for creators and brands worldwide...
Top Services:
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Web Design
SEO
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
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DesignRush verified(2)4.4
Exverus Media
The Data-Driven Agency for Growth-Stage Brands
Founded in 2014, Exverus by Brainlabs is a global, independent media agency growing brands with a scientific approach to full-funnel media planning & buying, traditional and programmatic advertising, retail media & e-commerce, paid search, paid social, and analytics...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Advertising
Digital Strategy
PPC
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(1)5.0
Avenue Z
Influence Engineered. Growth Amplified.
Avenue Z is a modern marketing and communications agency that integrates branding, public relations, digital marketing, and AI-driven media buying to help brands build reputation, drive revenue, and lead in an AI-first world...
Top Services:
Branding
Public Relations
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
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Location
Miami, Florida
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(1)5.0
DASH TWO
OOH & Digital Media Buying For Music & Culture
Wild Posting, Billboards & Digital Media Buying for Music & Culture" 66 chars, or "Out-of-Home & Digital Advertising for Music & Entertainment...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Advertising
Creative Services
Location
Inglewood, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(13)5.0
Nexa PPC Agency
Scale Your Business With White Label Google Ads, Risk Free
Nexa PPC Agency helps businesses grow with expert Google Ads strategies tailored to deliver results. We proudly offer a money-back guarantee if measurable outcomes aren't achieved within 90 days. Trusted by clients across diverse industries, we focus on boosting ROI, generating quality leads & sales...
Top Services:
PPC
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
CRO
Content Marketing
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Location
Denver, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$35/hr
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DesignRush verified(1)4.3
Tinuiti
Love Growth. Hate Waste.
Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Video Marketing
PPC
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
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Google reviews(6)4.5
Desert Society
Generating Creativity
Whether marketing memorable brands, or designing alluring interiors, at Desert Society were passionate about generating creativity to help the people and businesses of the SoCal region shine that much brighter...
Top Services:
Creative Services
Logo Design
Branding
Design Services
Web Design
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(1)5.0
Golden Digital
Growth, Added To Cart
Golden Digital is your bolt-on, expert Shopify and web design team for ecommerce. We partner with small to medium-sized ecommerce brands that have achieved product-market fit, supporting teams of 1 to 25 and annual sales between $500k and $10m. Our clients gain access to a level of web and Shopify design...
Top Services:
eCommerce Development
Web Design
Web Development
CRO
PPC
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Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(1)5.0
Maison MRKT
Performance marketing for fashion, beauty, fragrance, and luxury. $1B+ ecommerce GMV since 2014.
Maison MRKT runs performance marketing for premium and luxury ecommerce brands from New York. Founded in 2014, the agency has driven more than $1 billion in ecommerce GMV across fashion, beauty, fragrance, and home, for clients including Carolina Herrera, Lacoste, and D.S. & Durga...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
PPC
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
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ZECOMMS AGENCY
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
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SG Cartel
Creatives With Agency
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
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Talley Media
Crafting Digital Success Stories for Small Business Owners.
We are a creative agency focused on strategy, design, and advertising. Our mission is to develop brands that are bold, powerful, and unforgettable...
Top Services:
Digital Strategy
Web Design
SEO
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Meridian, Idaho
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
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Flighted
Best-in-class Growth Agency For DTC Brands
Flighted is a DTC growth marketing agency specializing in paid social ad management, ad creative production, and landing page design for brands looking to take their growth to the next level...
Top Services:
Media Buying
PPC
eCommerce
Digital Marketing
Advertising
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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BrandRukus
We're BrandRukus, We're People Who Get People.
Our specialties include media buying and optimization of Meta, Google, Affiliate marketing management, and e-commerce solutions. We have assembled a team of top talent including leading business solution experts to provide the best experience for our clients. In short, we pursue your goals relentlessly...
Top Services:
Web Development
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
Branding
Creative Services
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Location
Miami, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
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DesignRush verified(1)4.3
VAW Media
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...
Top Services:
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
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Obrofy
We Build Growth Engines For Ambitious Companies
Obrofy is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate qualified leads and accelerate revenue growth through SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), Local SEO, paid advertising, and conversion-focused website strategies. Founded in 2020, the agency combines data, AI, and multi-channel...
Top Services:
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
CRO
Media Buying
SEO
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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
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QRY
Your Ecommerce Marketing Agency for Predictable & Profitable Growth
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
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Vix Media Group
Scale Your Business Faster
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...
Top Services:
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
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Google reviews(5)5.0
Orange 142
Nationwide Full-Service Digital Media Agency
Orange 142 is a nationwide digital media agency that provides marketing services, digital media buying, and web development to brands and agencies...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Web Development
SEO
PPC
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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PUREi
Growth Marketing Strategy & Creative Agency
We foster business growth through strategy, creativity, and technology...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Video Production
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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Location
Batavia, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
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Google reviews(20)4.9
Resolute Digital
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
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Affect Group
We're The Agency Your Last Agency Wasn't
We're a globally recognized digital marketing agency headquartered in California. We specialize in performance marketing, with a focus on lead generation through social media and Google. Our team of experts has garnered numerous awards for our exceptional work in the field of digital marketing...
Top Services:
PPC
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
CRO
eCommerce
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Location
San Jose, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
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Ruckus
Award Winner
Expertly Crafted Disruption
Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...
Top Services:
Branding
Web Design
Video Production
Digital Marketing
Advertising
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
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GoDRTV
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...
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Glendale, California
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Under 49
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$300/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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New Engen, Inc.
New Engen is a creative-led digital marketing agency built to help brands create, activate, measure,
New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it...
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Seattle, Washington
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250 - 499
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Rhillane
Make the incredible happen, every day.
Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social...
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Torrance, California
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50 - 99
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$50/hr
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BRD Media LLC
Creative that converts. Leads that Close.
BRD Media LLC is a Chicago-area digital marketing agency built around one question: which marketing actually produced booked work? We handle SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, web design, landing pages and CRM automation for local and regional service businesses in medical, dental, legal and home services. Tracking...
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Villa Park, Illinois
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$1,000 - $10,000
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DDL Advertising, LLC
Just What Your Business Needs.
We are a woman-owned, full service digital marketing and advertising agency based in East Providence, RI. We offer any service related to creative marketing, advertising, web development, SEO, photo/video & more. DDL can do it all! Visit our website for more information...
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East Providence, Rhode Island
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$100/hr
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Under $1,000
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Ketamine Lead Gen
Ketamine Marketing and Ketamine Lead Generation Experts
Ketamine Lead Gen is a boutique marketing agency that works with Ketamine Clinics and Wellness Clinics to attract new patients for services such as Ketamine IV, IM Ketamine, Sublingual Ketamine, Esketamine (Spravato), TMS Therapy, MeRT for Autism, NAD Infusion Therapy, Nutritional IV, and more...
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Ramona, California
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$100/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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DedicatedVirtual Professional Services
Helping Businesses Like Yours
DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into visionary CEOs. Led by a founder with 25 years of Fortune 500 expertise, we provide high-level Online Business Management (OBM) and certified Meta Ads strategy. Unlike consultants who only offer advice, we provide strategy...
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Boca Raton, Florida
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Under 49
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$75/hr
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Under $1,000
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Brandarrow
Helping brands grow with performance marketing
#1 paid marketing agency to help you grow your business. We create high performing paid marketing campaigns designed to scale your business...
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San Diego, California
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$200/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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One Minute Content
We take care of your messy business!
We sell convenience. We organize your marketing goals and set everything up for you like a red carpet so that you and walk down the aisle and can achieve the success that you crave...
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Tucson, Arizona
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$25/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
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Pixel Theory
We Build Strategies That Grow
Pixel Theory is the performance marketing agency for CPG brands that prioritizes your P&L over platform dashboards. While most agencies chase vanity metrics like ROAS, we build financial growth models focused on contribution margin and true profitability. We act as your strategic partner, tying every dollar...
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$150/hr
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$25,000 - $50,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Leading Media Buying Agencies in the US

What should I look for in a company’s track record or case studies?

As programmatically sold advertising is projected to reach over $400 billion in the US by 2026, evaluating a company’s track record requires a sharper focus on scale, sophistication, and measurable impact.

Case studies should go beyond isolated wins and demonstrate repeatable performance across channels, budgets, and market conditions.

Quantified results such as ROAS, CPA reduction, revenue lift, or pipeline impact, with specific numbers
Channel and media mix clarity, including how platforms were selected and sequenced
Creative and testing strategy, showing how messaging, formats, or audiences were iterated to improve performance
Scalability evidence, proving results held or improved as spend increased
Attribution and measurement approach, explaining how success was tracked and validated
Industry or use-case relevance, especially experience with similar budgets, markets, or buying models

Can a media buying agency manage both creative and media, or do I need additional vendors?

With 50% of connected TV advertising budgets expected to be transacted programmatically in 2025, the line between creative and media execution continues to blur, especially as campaigns increasingly combine CTV, digital, and traditional channels.

Traditional media continues to play a major role in large-scale reach, with more than 125 million TV households in the US and radio reaching 85.6% of American men over 55 each week. As a result, creative alignment becomes especially critical when managing campaigns that span linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms.

Many full-service media buying agencies now manage both creative and media to support this convergence, handling everything from ad development to placement, optimization, and performance measurement.

Others specialize strictly in media execution, requiring brands to bring creative in-house or work with additional vendors. The right model depends on how integrated and fast-moving the campaign needs to be, but as programmatic CTV scales, tighter creative-media coordination is increasingly a competitive advantage.

How do you choose the best agency in the United States for your goals?

1. Define your objectives

Clarify the business outcomes you want from paid media campaigns. Identify target audiences, key channels, budget ranges, timelines, and any internal constraints or dependencies.

2. Shortlist candidates

Identify 3 to 5 agencies with proven experience in your industry and media channels that match your objectives. Review case studies, client rosters, campaign outcomes, and awards to assess past performance.

3. Assess reputation and client feedback

Check independent review platforms, client testimonials, and references to evaluate reliability, service quality, and the ability to meet deadlines, KPIs, and budget commitments. Look for evidence of transparent media reporting and optimization practices.

4. Send a request for proposal (RFP)

Provide a detailed brief including campaign goals, target audiences, deliverables, reporting expectations, and timelines. A clear RFP ensures you receive comparable, actionable proposals from shortlisted agencies.

5. Conduct discovery and capability sessions

Meet with the shortlisted agencies to discuss their media buying approach, targeting strategies, creative-testing processes, programmatic or CTV capabilities, attribution frameworks, and collaboration model. This helps gauge their strategic fit and operational expertise.

6. Select an agency partner

Choose the agency that demonstrates strong strategic alignment, relevant experience, contemporary practices, and the ability to optimize campaigns as your business and market evolve. Ensure they can provide both performance-driven insights and transparent reporting.

If you need help finding a US media buying agency for your brand, visit our Marketplace and send us your project scope. We’ll match you with five providers that best match your criteria for free.

How can you find the best agency on DesignRush that fits your budget and campaign scope?

We’ve curated a list of top media buying agencies on DesignRush across multiple price points, making it easier to find a partner that fits your budget.

High budget: $50,000+	3Q/DEPT SENSIS Jump 450
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000	Moburst Cubatica E29 Marketing

Beyond cost, our agency directory lets you filter by location, industry, client type, verified reviews, team size, and hourly rates, so you can quickly narrow down the agencies best aligned with your needs.

What questions should you ask before hiring a media buying agency in the United States?

Before hiring a company, we recommend asking the following questions to assess expertise, transparency, and campaign fit:

Relevant Background

What are the most successful media buying campaigns you’ve executed recently? Can you walk us through the brief, targeting strategy, and results?
Which media channels are your strongest competencies? Is it Meta, TikTok, Google, YouTube, CTV, or programmatic?
In which industries do you have the deepest experience (e.g., DTC, fintech, sports tech, B2B)
How do you stay informed about shifting CPMs, algorithm changes, and attribution trends?

Services and Processes

What is your process for media planning and budget allocation across channels?
What tools and platforms power your buying (DSPs, attribution tools, analytics dashboards)?
What does reporting look like: frequency, depth, KPIs, and transparency of media costs?
How do you handle programmatic fees, platform markups, and pass-through costs?

Related to Your Project

Based on our goals, what risks or constraints should we be aware of (budget levels, creative volume, data quality, timeline)?
How many team members will work on our account, and what is their experience with similar media budgets?
How will you measure and attribute ROI, especially across cross-channel or CTV campaigns?
What level of involvement is required from our internal team during the engagement?

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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:

Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.

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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