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  • Amelie Company

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    Tomorrow deserves better

    Creative advertising agency in Denver, CO. We work with brands and initiatives to make a positive impact in Denver, in Colorado and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Honest. Transparent. Data-driven Results.

    Clicta Digital is a digital marketing and SEO agency in Denver. We provide businesses with SEO, web design, eCommerce, and digital marketing services. Our marketing experts specialize in getting you highly targeted leads which turn into sales...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Marketing for Modern Brands

    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
  • Marketing & Communications for B2B Brands

    Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands. Amplifying Voices.

    For over 15 years, Ark Marketing, a media buying and digital marketing agency, has partnered with clients to enhance their online visibility and market presence. Leveraging custom marketing strategies, the agency elevates brands, champions causes, and drives revenue growth. Its tailored approach ensures...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We plan and manage advertising campaigns for you.

    Float Media House is a dynamic advertising agency specializing in precision media planning and programmatic buying that helps brands and agencies scale their operations with enterprise-level impact, even on startup budgets. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, real-time data, and advanced analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Downey, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We dont chase trends. We create them.

    DCW is media agency with over 50 years of experience that combines digital and traditional, delivering custom campaigns for a nationwide client base, including higher education, healthcare, banking and finance, casino gaming, hospitality, non-profits, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Ronkonkoma, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Revenue Rise

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Award-winning design. Systems that close deals.

    Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $97/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Competitive Advantage for Banks, Credit Unions & Fintechs via Branding & Marketing

    Many banks and credit unions think brand is about great service. The strongest ones know its about an authentic, ownable promise built from the inside out.We help financial brands build competitive advantage by aligning employer brand and market positioning (public-facing brand) to deliver ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Paid Media For Maximum Impact

    Callanta Media specializes in strategic planning, fractional marketing executive services, and paid media management to propel businesses forward. Combining creativity with data-driven insights, the agency delivers impactful results in the ever-evolving digital world. Callanta Media offers expertise and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-service advertising agency

    This dynamic agency offers a comprehensive range of services, combining creativity with expertise to deliver optimal results. Specializing in strategic media placement across various platforms, the company ensures each campaign is built on thorough and accurate research to benefit its clients effectively...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Location
    Woodbury, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Marketing Agency Focused on Your Success

    We believe thoughtfully designed customer experiences informed by well-defined brands create moments worth remembering and sharing and those extraordinary moments get, keep and grow more brand lovers for our clients. And as your marketing partner, we'll keep you informed on how those marketing dollars are...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • 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
  • 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
  • Performance Social, Search & Email Marketing

    Wreggy has created sophisticated analytics-led and data-driven marketing strategies that have greatly enhanced the marketing performance of its clients. Small and medium-sized companies in the technology, retail, non-profit, and healthcare sectors are among our clientele. The practice has produced a...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • 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
  • Trusted By Brands. Powered By Results.

    With 25+ years of expertise, Advantage Media & Digital drives results through strategic media buying, digital marketing, SEO, TV commercials, and more. We craft tailored solutions that elevate your brand and deliver measurable growth across all platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Westerville, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    East Providence, Rhode Island
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Mission, Our Tech: Let's Create Change Together

    Magnitude of Change amplifies the messages of changemakers like governments and their adjacent agencies, nonprofits, and purpose-driven brands. We infuse behavior change tactics into programmatic campaigns, allowing us to reach community members at key moments for max reach and ultimately, impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Fast. Flexible. Focused.

    We are experienced problem solvers and engaging storytellers, adept at translating business goals into clear marketing objectives and communication strategies that are executed with smart, creative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Midland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow Your Brand With The Best In Integrated Marketing

    Omni-channel marketing partner helping brands build sustainable, long-term success. With over 20 years' experience, our exceptional branding, advertising, digital marketing, reputation management and other services have helped clients thrive in competitive industries...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Informed, compelling creative that drives people to action.

    Steel Advertising is a purpose-driven, full-service agency that uncovers a deep understanding of audiences and moves them to action within these building blocks of daily life...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Make smarter campaign decisions with real-time insights.

    Make smarter campaign decisions with real-time insights...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Helping Your Organization Grow With The Tide

    StreamAd is a digital advertising agency that helps organizations grow through strategic, data-driven marketing across multiple digital channels. The agency specializes in connecting brands with their audiences through streaming TV, search, social media, display advertising, email marketing, and creative...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    St. Simons Island, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • 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
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Unconventional Connections, Bold Results

    The HYPHEN team (formerly JP Marketing, merged with Marketing Plus) is a full-service creative marketing agency founded in 1994. With approximately 26 team members in Fresno, California, the firm specializes in brand-driven advertising, media buying, digital strategy, website design, and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Storytelling That Ignites Action

    Flashpoint Strategies is a media and storytelling firm specializing in Democratic campaigns, PACs, labor organizations, and advocacy initiatives. The company creates innovative, research-backed communication strategies that help campaigns and organizations connect with audiences and drive action. With 14...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Lambertville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Building Brands That Matter.

    CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Programmatic Media Partner

    Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Plymouth, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Adding Vitality to your Campaign

    At Juice Consulting, we add vitality to every single campaign we take on. AKA, we bring the JUICE! We strive to be one of the hardest working PR and marketing agencies in Austin, Texas and have a long-standing commitment to client satisfaction. We aim to be on the bleeding edge of the cutting edge as a...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • From Data Chaos To Revenue Clarity In 90 Days

    KR1STNA Media delivers end-to-end marketing, sales, and technology solutions that accelerate growth. We blend strategy with execution, helping businesses streamline processes, strengthen customer journeys, and maximize ROI. From CRM automation to creative campaigns, our team equips leaders with tools and...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Evesham, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Global Communications And Public Affairs Firm

    Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Sukle (pronounced soo-kul) is an independent, creatively-led agency built to solve the toughest and most interesting challenges our clients face. For 30 years, Sukle has used unexpected creativity to drive positive change for purpose driven client organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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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