Our directory of media buying agencies in the US is evaluated using five core ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 industry experts, backed by more than 480 verified client reviews. This methodology provides a clear, credible way to identify the right media buying partner.
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Performcb
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Incremental, performance-based user acquisition that scales alongside your current strategies
Perform[cb] buys media across more than 25 digital channels to reach audiences for web, mobile app, and call-based campaigns. Its clients report an average ROAS growth of 52.4%, which the agency states is 5 times the industry average...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Venice, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Amelie Company
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.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
Outright
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Outright plans and buys media for both consumer brands and nonprofits, working at the intersection of advocacy and commercial marketing. Clients span Marriott, Adidas, McDonald's, and organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Cohort.digital serves as the media buying arm for other ad agencies, executing paid campaigns on their behalf without replacing the agency relationship. The team also works directly with businesses, either running media planning independently or alongside an in-house marketing staff...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
AdLift specializes in a wide range of SEO services, including Technical SEO, Enterprise SEO, On-Page and Off-Page SEO, Link Building, Keyword Strategy, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), LLM SEO and Website Analytics...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
With over 25 years of experience, we are your go-to partner for all your marketing, design, and advertising needs...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Campbell Hall, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
Born in Floridas competitive hospitality scene, J. Oliver Advertising now drives data-first growth for service businesses, e-commerce brands, and professional firms such as law firms, medical clinics, wellness brands, and beyond...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Colorado SEO Pros leverages its specialized expertise to generate tangible business success for its clients, going beyond implementing SEO procedures to enhance rankings...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
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- Location
- Golden, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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
DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
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
For the past two decades, Oneupweb has empowered marketers who feel overwhelmed and lacking support to become influential advocates for change within their organizations. Discover the transformative digital marketing experience we offer...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Speak Tourist®. We are a full-service marketing agency working exclusively with growth-oriented tour, attraction, adventure and leisure clients to attract more guests and increase ticket revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Snow Marketing Collective is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping service-based businesses generate more leads through SEO, paid ads, and high-converting websites. We focus on practical growth strategies that drive real revenue, not vanity metrics. From local SEO to Google and Meta ads, we build...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Edge Marketing Agency specializes in the B2B sector of the travel and tourism industry. Our deep understanding of the industry's core principles allows us to connect with the very essence of the organizations that drive its success...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Jumper Media's team of digital visionaries stays ahead of the curve in content production, boasting of professionals from all walks. Our team is composed of dedicated professional videographers, photographers, editors, marketers and designers. Plus, illustrators, musicians and data fanatics give us a unique...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
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
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- 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
We build brands and launch products from the ground up through Creative Services, Digital Marketing Services and Brand Strategy. We are a Creative Marketing Studio that creates immersive brand experiences through design, film, visual effects, motion graphics, 3D animation, Digital Marketing and Brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
You're not in the marketing business. You're in the plumbing business. We make sure you never have to become a marketing expert just to keep your schedule full. Our team builds complete plumbing lead generation systems using SEO, paid ads, AI automation, websites, CRM, email marketing, and review generation...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategy. Creative. Technology...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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- 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 $3,000 | 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