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  • Redefine Influence with The Social Standard.

    We are The Social Standard, the gold standard in influencer marketing. Our mission: set the industry benchmark. We connect top brands with social talent across platforms, crafting effective campaigns that captivate audiences and surpass goals...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Break through the noise.

    Ketchum is a leading global communications consultancy based in New York, specializing in public relations, marketing, and corporate communications to help brands stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • 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
  • For Brands That Refuse To Be Ignored

    EARY Digital is a San Antonio, TX digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to be ignored. We specialize in custom website design, search engine optimization (SEO), video production, drone tours, content creation, and full-scale digital marketing all under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Boerne, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creatives That Tell A Compelling Story

    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
  • Omnichannel Advertising, Simplified

    Xapads Media is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency that blends data-driven strategy with innovative AI automation to help brands grow online. From performance advertising and SEO to social media and influencer engagement, Xapads focuses on tailored solutions that boost visibility, drive conversions...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Pry Open Your Inner Marketing Beast

    Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Elevate Your Brand With Our Expertise

    Indigo Studio is a boutique social media marketing agency based in New Jersey, specializing exclusively in hospitality and F&B brands. By combining creative storytelling, content production, and performance marketing, the agency helps restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses stand out and drive real...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Roselle Park, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    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
  • Performance Television Everywhere

    We are a boutique, full-service advertising agency targeting English and Spanish speaking consumers with media and analytic specialties in television (linear and OTT/Advanced), print and radio (terrestrial, digital and podcast). We also have full video, print and radio creative service capabilities...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Modern Solutions for Modern Communities

    Community Associates and Modern Press (CAMP) is dedicated to helping businesses grow by leveraging their most valuable asset: their community. CAMP takes a public affairs approach to business and marketing, utilizing community engagement and brand building through targeted advertising to effectively promote...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Streaming, UGC, Paid Ads, and more for artists and labels

    A SoHo music marketing team running Spotify, SoundCloud, UGC, clipping and paid social campaigns on its own software, with live client portals and real-time attribution...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Every Brand Has a Genesis

    Genesis is a strategic brand consultancy that helps organizations turn their unique points of difference into market advantage. We work with leaders and innovators to optimize brand, strategy, communications and investor relations. We solve strategic problems creatively and creative problems strategically...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making Connections • Delivering Results

    Haywire Marketing blossomed in 2017 by a digital marketer that was once employed by one of the largest online supplement stores in the USA. With all the noise in the market place we understand the importance of service delivery and customer experience. By hiring quality candidates that are certified by...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Huntington, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Passion. Elevate. Excel.

    FIVE19: Passion meets creativity in branding and design. We're the team that goes beyond vendors, creating exceptional experiences that elevate your brand's performance and aesthetics...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Growth Partner For Companies Ready To Scale

    The Remarkable is a boutique growth marketing agency pairing fractional CMO strategy with hands-on execution for subscription, PLG, and AI companies. One senior team runs paid media, AI performance creative, conversion optimization, and lifecycle marketing as a single compounding system - every test creates...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • AEO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Triumph Through Innovation.

    We are a full-service, independent brand innovation agency creating work that truly resonates. Our efforts not only earn awards but also deliver tangible business results for our partners...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • 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
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth agency for DTC brands

    DTCo is a growth agency for DTC brands spending $150K to $15M a month. Paid media, creative, funnels and ORCA measurement, run as one integrated system...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Marketing isn't a math problem.

    The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lighten Your Marketing Load With Specialized Experts

    Our approach is simple: we want to help your business thrive in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether its refining your story, crafting a strategy that fits your unique goals, or simply offering thoughtful guidance along the way, were here to lighten the load and help you move forward with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Harwich, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Delivering More

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevate Your Brand To New Heights

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Marketing & SEO That Generates Real Leads

    San Diego Marketing & SEO is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, web design and development, PPC management, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, reputation management, and online presence analysis...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • EasyPRwire is a full service digital press release distribution platform designed to help businesses and agencies secure high authority media placements. We simplify the PR process by connecting your announcements directly to top news networks, search engines, and niche publications. With guaranteed...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We help advertisers reach the right audience, in the right place, at the right time.

    Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Full-Scale Digital Marketing and Branding Strategy

    From full-scale digital marketing and advertising strategy, right through to our precise execution and reporting...that's right, we've got you covered...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • 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
  • Centripe, AI-Powered All-in-One Growth & CRM Platform

    Centripe is an all-in-one CRM and marketing automation platform that helps marketing agencies and businesses run their sales and marketing from one place. You can collect and manage leads, send email and SMS campaigns, build websites and landing pages, and automate everyday tasks. Centripe also uses smart AI...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Menlo Park, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Amplify Your Brand Maximize Your Reach

    We create data-driven marketing strategies tailored to your business to boost visibility, engagement, and conversions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative Strategy. Intelligent Execution.

    Navazon Digital is a full-service marketing agency that blends branding, web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and AI media buying with advanced technologies to deliver measurable growth and lasting impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We build your app, then get it real users

    ApsteQ is an app development and app marketing company. Since 2015 we have built and grown apps for 300+ clients and driven 52M+ installs. One team builds the iOS and Android app with in-house engineers, then runs the launch: App Store Optimization, Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta and retention...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Transformative Demand Generation Partner.

    Grow your marketing funnel via data-driven media intervention with YOptima. We combine machine learning with human intelligence to discover unique audience insights and optimize results across the marketing funnel. We leverage the power of programmatic media to help brands expand their targeted reach and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Owatonna, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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 $3,000Tracking, 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