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.
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Uniweb, we're more than a digital agency; we're your dedicated allies in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to excellence and results drives us to combine creativity, technology, and strategic insight to elevate local businesses and global FinTech projects...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Harmelin Media is a strategic, data-driven media agency dedicated to maximizing measurable business outcomes for clients. With over 40 years of experience, the agency offers in-depth consumer insights, advanced targeting technologies, and a commitment to operational excellence. Its service-driven culture...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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...
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- 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
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
Pay Per Result marketing for architectural firms. Limited to one firm per market...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Positive Agency is where bold creativity meets the vibrant pulse of Latin America. We dont just follow trends we design them, tailoring every idea to resonate with the culture, rhythm, and diversity of our region. For us, creativity isnt a department, its our DNA...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OBCIDO Inc. is a global consulting and digital services firm founded in New York in 2021. We help businesses redefine their digital identity and accelerate growth through strategic consulting, AI solutions, GEO, high-performance websites, and results-driven digital marketing...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since its inception in 1996, Lead Climber Marketing has proudly served as Denver's foremost all-encompassing advertising agency, consistently delivering tangible outcomes for our valued clientele...
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- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RealtyCTL is a growth infrastructure partner for real estate agents and mortgage officers. Predictable lead generation, AI automation, CRM systems...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are in the attention business. We are a full-service advertising agency that doesn't do boring. We create attention through BIG WORK that makes a BIG IMPACT...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $395/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marketorr is excelling in the realm of digital marketing, distinguished not only by rapid growth but also by our exceptional creativity and expertise. Spearheaded by a team comprising top marketers and designers, our focus lies in propelling the advancement of small and medium enterprises. Whether you require...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Media Buying
- PPC
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- Location
- Troy, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Pete's Post Digital Marketing, our paramount commitment is to prioritize our clients' needs and aspirations. We place great emphasis on active listening, engaging in a profound exchange of ideas with our clients, offering expert advice, and, most importantly, meticulously delivering on the clients'...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
We scale purpose-driven brands with performance-focused ads. Strategic content & ad placement that accelerates your impact on the world. A full-service creative and marketing agency that helps brands grow through strategic content, performance-driven paid media, and measurable, data-backed results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At UNI Marketing Agency, we specialize in assisting businesses in identifying their unique growth formula and ensuring widespread awareness of it. With a partner-centric approach, we think, act, and celebrate alongside our clients, fostering collaborative success at every stage of their journey...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Berk Hospitality Group is a Scottsdale, Arizona paid media agency, a certified Google Partner and a Meta Business Partner. We run Google Ads, Meta, Local Services Ads and YouTube for home-service businesses plus consumer brands across the US and Mexico...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Accelerate Marketing Strategy is a Seattle-based marketing consultancy serving owner-run small businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The consultancy combines senior-led marketing strategy with AI-powered execution across marketing audits, AI marketing consulting, strategic guidance, search, content, email...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
Catalyzing your Amazon business growth with expert solutions. With 20+ Years of Combined Experience and Expertise in Conversion Optimization, PPC Management, Product Launching, and more...
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- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Park Ave Company is a strategic communications, learning, and experience design agency that helps organizations amplify important stories, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. The company combines strategy, planning, design, user experience, community engagement, and educational content...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brands come to us when they need more than marketplace management. We run the commercial operation across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, eBay and your own storefront, from listings and advertising to inventory, fulfillment, search and conversion. Our focus is stronger execution, better economics and...
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- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $42/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TimeZ Marketing is a global, performance-driven SEO, SEM, and PPC agency delivering measurable, scalable growth for B2B SaaS, eCommerce, enterprise, and local brands. We leverage live data to drive and optimize traffic and increase search visibility...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $86/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Posted Consulting offers marketing services including social media, public relations, event planning, advertising, and more in Spokane, WA. We support small businesses, start-ups, mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and the Pacific Northwest...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
D&GG Marketing Communications and Advertising, Public Relation. As a family-owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on delivering every assignment on time and within budget. We have never missed a deadline or failed to meet a clients objectiveand our standard is simple: were only as good as our most...
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- Print Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Alpyne Strategy is a privately held marketing & social media agency with a headquarters in Murfreesboro, TN, serving clients nationwide. We help your brand elevate to new heights...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Welcome is a full service agency delivering brand, strategy, social media, digital, marketing, content, technology & development, data solutions - 100% in-house & under one roof. Our award winning teams craft integrated solutions that drive growth, impact & measurable success. You are Welcome...
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- Digital Strategy
- CRM Consulting
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Striv Agency is a creative agency based in Irvine, California, specializing in e-commerce growth through strategic design and web development. The agency combines strategy, branding, creative design, web development, SEO, advertising, and marketing services to help companies strengthen their market position...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $98/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Media Buying Agency FAQs
What services do media buying agencies in the United States provide?
These types of agencies help brands with:
- Performance-focused digital campaigns: High-demand campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Search, and CTV, prioritizing short-form video and measurable, creative-led performance.
- Full-funnel paid media tied to creative-led campaigns: Roughly 60% to 70% of clients bundle creative and media for faster cycles, fewer handoffs, and performance-built creative.
- Programmatic and CTV packages: Growing rapidly, with challenger brands investing $15K to $150K per month for scalable reach, automated targeting, and measurable lift.
- Paid social advertising: Cross-platform campaigns delivering 1% to 2% average conversion rates, with top performers exceeding 3% on Meta and TikTok.
- Audience & competitive analysis: Audience research and competitor benchmarking to guide budget allocation and identify the highest-ROI channels.
- Analytics & performance reporting: Real-time KPI tracking, A/B testing, and optimization across impressions, CPM, CTR, conversions, ROAS, and attribution paths.
How much do media buying services in the US cost?
Most media buying agencies charge between $100 and $150 per hour. They rely on a mix of retainers, spend-based fees, and setup costs, depending on scope and complexity.
These numbers are based on industry research and expert insights from Colormatics:
| Fee Type | Typical Cost Range | Notes |
| Monthly retainer | $1,500 to $10,000 | Based on complexity and channel mix |
| % of media spend | 10% to 20% | Scales with spend and performance scope |
| One-time setup fee | $1,500 to $3,000 | Tracking, pixels, dashboards, QA |
| Hourly rate | $100 to $150+ | Specialized strategy or audits |
Beyond agency fees, overall campaign budgets vary significantly based on scale, channels, and timelines. The table below outlines common budget ranges for different types of media buying engagements.
| Campaign Type | Budget Range | Typical Scope |
| Pilot campaigns | ~$25,000 | 1 to 2 platforms, short run |
| Integrated campaigns | $50,000 to $300,000 | Multi-channel, performance tracking |
| Large/national campaigns | Up to $500,000 | 12 to 24 weeks, heavy media mix |
When can clients expect ROI from paid media campaigns?
ROI timelines vary by channel based on learning cycles, inventory dynamics, and optimization requirements. This table outlines when early performance signals usually appear and when results tend to stabilize.
| Channel | Early Signals | Stable Performance |
| Paid social | 7 to 21 days | 30 to 45 days |
| Google Search | 3 to 10 days (with volume) | 8 to 12 weeks |
| YouTube | 5 to 10 days | 3 to 4 weeks |
| CTV/Programmatic | 4 to 8 weeks | 10 to 12 weeks |
What are the typical timelines for media buying projects from planning to launch?
Project timelines depend on campaign scale, creative complexity, and channel mix. These are typical expectations from strategy and setup through launch and ongoing optimization.
| Campaign Size | Planning & Setup | Build & QA | Optimization Cadence | Total Timeline |
| Small-scale | 1 to 2 weeks | 3 to 5 days | Weekly | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Mid-size | 2 to 3 weeks | 1 week | 2-3× weekly | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Large/Multi-channel | 3 to 5 weeks | 1 to 2 weeks | Daily | 12 weeks to 6 months |
What KPIs should your business track when working with these agencies?
When working with a media buying agency in the US, KPIs should be selected to reflect both media efficiency and business impact, ensuring performance is measured beyond surface-level engagement.
Key KPIs to monitor include:
- Impressions, reach, frequency, and CPM to assess delivery efficiency and audience exposure
- Click-through rate (CTR), cost per click (CPC), engagement rate, and video completion rate to evaluate creative and audience relevance
- Conversion rate, cost per acquisition (CPA), return on ad spend (ROAS), and customer acquisition cost (CAC) to measure profitability and scalability
- Attribution coverage, assisted conversions, and incrementality to understand paid media’s true contribution across channels
- Budget pacing, spend utilization, and testing velocity to gauge operational discipline and optimization effectiveness