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  • Move the Needle. See Growth.

    We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    Location
    Golden, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Results driven digital marketing agency.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Ray Advertising is performance marketing company specialized in lead generation and pay per call

    Ray Advertising is a performance marketing company connecting advertisers and publishers through lead generation and pay-per-call campaigns across the $18B US market, delivering high-intent leads, qualified inbound calls, and measurable ROI across insurance, home services, finance, legal, healthcare, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Redding, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Aligning Brand With Business

    CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We plan for your success

    Media Matters Worldwide emerges as a dynamic force in the realm of media buying, planning and analytics, distinguished by its data-driven methodology, client-focused ethos, and prioritization of people. We allocate resources to leverage cutting-edge technology, enabling the crafting of intelligent strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • We Don't Whisper, We ROAR.

    The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Business Friends Forever

    Social media, marketing, and advertising agency. My BFF Social develops strategic marketing solutions that drive business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The only social growth hacking agency.

    Spark Climb is the only growth hacking agency that enables brands to leverage cutting-edge technology in their social media branding and growth strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • One of the largest independent media agencies in the Southeast.

    We specialize in both traditional and digital media advertising and marketing with teams coordinating both with area expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Your media buying partner - for everychannel

    MBuy, a division of Mediaocean, combines everychannel media expertise and the best advertising technology in the industry - providing advertisers with superior media buying and planning services that reach and engage the right audience, in the right channels...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Drive Attention, Educate Audiences, Achieve Results.

    Digital AIM Media is a full-service digital advertising agency, blending locally focused expertise with a global perspective. The agency specializes in creating impactful marketing campaigns that capture attention, educate audiences, and drive measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    McAllen, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We Don't Just Run Ads. They Run Ours.

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

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    Location
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Harness the Power of Data and Fuel your Digital Marketing Success

    Attention Media leverages data as the cornerstone for achieving exceptional accuracy, engagement, and efficiency in advertising. Through advanced data-driven tools, in-depth analysis, and tailored management, we create campaigns that connect your business directly with your target audience, delivering...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Senior Google and Meta ads management. Improve ROAS in 90 days or we work free.

    We run Google Ads and Meta Ads for US service and SaaS brands spending $10,000 to $100,000 a month. That is the entire business. No SEO, no organic social, no full-service bundle.Most agencies optimize toward whatever metric reports well. We optimize toward new customers and revenue. One cosmetic dental...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategy, creative, media, and PR under one roof.

    GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Meta Ads Management & Low-Ticket Funnel Builds

    Founder-led Meta ads management for proven low-ticket offers, plus done-for-you funnel builds for coaches, course creators and digital-product businesses...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Clarity That Moves.

    A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Winchester, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Fostering a culture of achievement

    With a decade of experience, Level Agency has become an engine for growth-minded brands. We partner with clients to create powerful performance marketing campaigns that maximize their ROI and reach the right consumers at the perfect time...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The B2B Tech Ad Agency That Gets Sales

    Clients come to Austin Lawrence to grow to a liquidity event. They are seeking the next funding round, to be acquired or become the consolidator in their vertical. We have decades of experience in B2B SaaS and tech marketing and mastery of contemporary AI and GTM tools...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Norwalk, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Feature Your Success

    Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sales Activity, Success & Time

    Reptide Media's virtual assistants are your secret weapon in the digital age. We empower businesses of all sizes with expert VAs specializing in sales enhancement, platform mastery, and maximizing productivity. Let Reptide Media's VAs streamline your workflows, capture qualified leads, craft engaging content...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Media Buying
    • Email Marketing
    • BPO
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    Location
    Harvard, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pipeline built. Meetings booked. Repeat.

    Pixalrity is a B2B client acquisition agency that builds done-for-you outbound systems for companies that need a predictable pipeline. We run LinkedIn outreach, cold email, and cold calling campaigns targeting the right decision-makers at the right time. Our work is hands-on and results-driven. We've...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare Marketing Agency

    Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Chester, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Scale with the science of storytelling

    Scale with the science of storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Engage. Attract. Grow

    Done-for-you digital marketing for high-ticket service businesses. Meta & Google Ads, SEO, AEO. Suwanee, GA...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Suwanee, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Create Something Extraordinary Together

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Drive Sales, Build Brands, Get Results With Strikepoint

    Strikepoint Media is dedicated to helping financial businesses reach the pinnacle of success. We specialize in lead generation and funnel building so your audience can become excited about your brand – that "strike point" moment when they convert into a loyal customer or client!...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Consultancy

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • MCGUINNESS MEDIA & MARKETING is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency located in Rhode Island. MMM has been providing effective and comprehensive marketing solutions to clients since 2012. Current regional and national clients include Twin River Casino Hotel, Tiverton Casino Hotel, Hard Rock...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Warwick, Rhode Island
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We help remarkable Brands optimize performance to maximize Revenue from advertising.

    Huddle Fifty's founding members are all coming from the in-house world, and all dealt with several dozens of agencies in their previous careers. We thought we could do better in many ways, specifically in regards to transparency, flexibility and deliverables across the board...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-service marketing agency. We build systems that make your company more money.

    Social Seed is a full-service marketing agency based in the Toronto area. We run Google, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ads, social media, websites, sales funnels, email and SEO as one connected system. Our in-house team makes the ad creative, builds the pages and tracks each lead and sale back to the campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Myers, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • An Agency for Growth-Focused Ambitious Motivated Pioneering Leading Brands.

    We Are Starke is a boutique growth marketing and media agency based in Pasadena, California. Founded by brothers Adam and Richard Benjamin in 2014, the agency offers full-funnel digital marketing servicesincluding website design, PPC, paid social, media buying, influencer and podcast advertising, and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • It's All About Financial Services Marketing.

    We believe growth is driven by technological innovation and a human touch. Our deep financial services knowledge, lean processes, flexible teams and bureaucracy-free environment make us the industrys marketing leader...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Complexity Is No Match For Creativity.

    Your business can't afford to wait for results. You need a marketing partner with the chops and moxie to chase them down. We're ready when you are. We illuminate the solution your competition never saw coming. As your partner, we have robust and adaptable paths to success with well-grounded, ready-to-grow...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Integrated Marketing and Agency Solutions.

    We specialize in growth, branding, e-commerce, and demand generation...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"

    EGC Group is the all-in performance marketing agency for brands that have outgrown good enough. We blend media, search, social, creative and Performance PR with deep vertical expertise to help ambitious brands get noticed, get chosen and turn interest into action...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Melville, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turn Empathy Into Impact

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Agency Of Record Growth

    Simplicity Media connects high-reach channels with digital conversion. The Irvine agency plans and manages TV and CTV, radio, podcast, Hispanic media, paid search, paid social, and programmatic campaigns, supported by landing pages, creative production, attribution, and continuous optimization for...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Help Brands Unlock Their Greatest Potential

    High-end brands defy commodity. Luxury products compete on the value of their experience, not retail price. Affluent buyers want to fall in love with a brand. But they also need reasons to believe in it. This makes the luxury purchase cycle longer. But once you win a new customer, you earn their loyalty...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Jackson, Mississippi
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Maximize Your Brand's Reach.

    Robindale Media is a premier media buying agency known for its full-service approach and boutique concierge ethos. With over 200 years of combined experience, the agency offers a unique blend of purchasing prowess and platinum-level customer service. Through research-driven strategies and cutting-edge market...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Penn Valley, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Build The System That Does Your Manual Work

    Lead Piranha builds and runs marketing systems for service businesses. Rather than hand you another tool to learn, we build the thing that captures your leads, follows up, books the work and reports on it, and then we operate it for you. Every tool and API cost is included in the retainer, so there are no...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow Smarter with Data-Driven Marketing

    EX Studio: Where Digital Brilliance Comes to Life. Our forte lies in propelling brands to new heights through adept digital marketing, strategic branding, and innovative web development. Let our tailored solutions unlock the full potential of your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Bayonne, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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Media Buying Agency FAQs

What services do media buying agencies in the United States provide?

These types of agencies help brands with: 

  • Performance-focused digital campaigns: High-demand campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Search, and CTV, prioritizing short-form video and measurable, creative-led performance. 
  • Full-funnel paid media tied to creative-led campaigns: Roughly 60% to 70% of clients bundle creative and media for faster cycles, fewer handoffs, and performance-built creative. 
  • Programmatic and CTV packages: Growing rapidly, with challenger brands investing $15K to $150K per month for scalable reach, automated targeting, and measurable lift. 
  • Paid social advertising: Cross-platform campaigns delivering 1% to 2% average conversion rates, with top performers exceeding 3% on Meta and TikTok. 
  • Audience & competitive analysis: Audience research and competitor benchmarking to guide budget allocation and identify the highest-ROI channels. 
  • Analytics & performance reporting: Real-time KPI tracking, A/B testing, and optimization across impressions, CPM, CTR, conversions, ROAS, and attribution paths. 

How much do media buying services in the US cost?

Most media buying agencies charge between $100 and $150 per hour. They rely on a mix of retainers, spend-based fees, and setup costs, depending on scope and complexity.  

These numbers are based on industry research and expert insights from Colormatics:  

Fee Type Typical Cost Range Notes 
Monthly retainer $1,500 to $10,000 Based on complexity and channel mix 
% of media spend 10% to 20%  Scales with spend and performance scope 
One-time setup fee $1,500 to $3,000Tracking, pixels, dashboards, QA 
Hourly rate $100 to $150+ Specialized strategy or audits 

Beyond agency fees, overall campaign budgets vary significantly based on scale, channels, and timelines. The table below outlines common budget ranges for different types of media buying engagements. 

Campaign Type Budget Range Typical Scope 
Pilot campaigns ~$25,000 1 to 2 platforms, short run 
Integrated campaigns $50,000 to $300,000 Multi-channel, performance tracking 
Large/national campaigns Up to $500,00012 to 24 weeks, heavy media mix 

 

When can clients expect ROI from paid media campaigns?

ROI timelines vary by channel based on learning cycles, inventory dynamics, and optimization requirements. This table outlines when early performance signals usually appear and when results tend to stabilize. 

Channel Early Signals Stable Performance 
Paid social 7 to 21 days30 to 45 days 
Google Search 3 to 10 days (with volume) 8 to 12 weeks
YouTube 5 to 10 days3 to 4 weeks 
CTV/Programmatic4 to 8 weeks 10 to 12 weeks

 

What are the typical timelines for media buying projects from planning to launch?

Project timelines depend on campaign scale, creative complexity, and channel mix. These are typical expectations from strategy and setup through launch and ongoing optimization. 

Campaign SizePlanning & SetupBuild & QAOptimization CadenceTotal Timeline
Small-scale1 to 2 weeks3 to 5 daysWeekly 4 to 8 weeks 
Mid-size 2 to 3 weeks 1 week 2-3× weekly 8 to 12 weeks 
Large/Multi-channel 3 to 5 weeks 1 to 2 weeks Daily12 weeks to 6 months 

 

What KPIs should your business track when working with these agencies?

When working with a media buying agency in the US, KPIs should be selected to reflect both media efficiency and business impact, ensuring performance is measured beyond surface-level engagement.  

Key KPIs to monitor include: 

  • Impressions, reach, frequency, and CPM to assess delivery efficiency and audience exposure 
  • Click-through rate (CTR), cost per click (CPC), engagement rate, and video completion rate to evaluate creative and audience relevance 
  • Conversion rate, cost per acquisition (CPA), return on ad spend (ROAS), and customer acquisition cost (CAC) to measure profitability and scalability 
  • Attribution coverage, assisted conversions, and incrementality to understand paid media’s true contribution across channels 
  • Budget pacing, spend utilization, and testing velocity to gauge operational discipline and optimization effectiveness