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.
Discover the Best Media Buying Agencies Across the United States
530 Companies - Rankings updated: March 31, 2026
DesignRush vets each media buying agency based on professional qualifications and verified customer feedback to help you choose confidently. Some positions may be sponsored.
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Your Trusted Partner for Affordable and Impactful Advertising in Chennai.
Kannan Advertising is Chennai’s leading newspaper advertising agency, offering cost-effective and innovative ad solutions across print, radio, and digital platforms to help businesses connect with their target audience. [... view Method1 profile ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
Achieve More. Smile More.
Smile More Business Solutions helps businesses achieve success by strengthening their digital presence, enhancing branding, and crafting strategic plans tailored to drive results. [... view Smile More Business Solutions profile ]- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Campaigns, Real Results.
BrandVerge is a data-driven advertising agency specializing in crafting impactful campaigns that optimize audience engagement and drive measurable growth. [... view BrandVerge profile ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Connecting Brands, Inspiring Growth.
Borshoff is an integrated marketing communications agency, crafting impactful connections between brands and their audiences for nearly four decades. [... view Borshoff profile ]- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Marketing That Bridges Communities and Creates Impact.
Wicked Bionic is a purpose-driven marketing agency committed to fostering inclusivity and empowering diverse communities through impactful and socially conscious marketing strategies. [... view Wicked Bionic profile ]- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Shaping Stories. Building Movements. Inspiring Change.
Fenton specializes in crafting compelling stories and building movements that inspire change. With a focus on traditional and digital strategies, they help organizations connect with audiences to drive social and corporate impact. [... view Fenton profile ]- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Empowering Tomorrow Through Innovative Solutions
HCIERA offers cutting-edge IT and business solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation for global enterprises. [... view HCI Advertising profile ]- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Expanding Horizons Through Creative Media
Peripheral Media is a full-service creative agency specializing in innovative media solutions that amplify brand visibility and engagement across diverse platforms. [... view Peripheral Media profile ]- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inspiring Connection Through Storytelling.
Strauss Marketing is a public relations and marketing agency specializing in crafting authentic stories that inspire action and foster meaningful connections. Through creativity and strategic insight, the agency helps clients align their goals with impactful narratives. [... view Strauss Marketing profile ]- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Marketing, Seamless Solutions
Catania Media Consultants offer our clients excellent media planning and placement services -TV, Radio, Out of Home, Print, and a variety of Digital Marketing services. Catania Media Consultants delivers the influence & scale of traditional media, coinciding with the implementation of targeted messages that [... view Catania Media Consultants profile ]- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Building Brands People Believe In
Liquid Agency specializes in aligning brand, employee, and customer experiences to create belief and drive growth. By bridging brand consulting and activation, they deliver measurable business results and forge meaningful connections between organizations and their audiences. [... view Liquid Agency profile ]- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Maximum Return on Cultural Intelligence
Lopez Negrete Communications is the largest independent, Hispanic-owned full-service agency in the United States. Specializing in connecting corporations with Americas influential Hispanic consumer segment, the agency offers comprehensive marketing and communications services tailored to drive cultural [... view Lopez Negrete profile ]- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Data-Driven Media Buying Agency.
Paraguru stands out for its ability to transform complex data into actionable insights, running a "full circle" of data intelligence that includes buying data, running ads, tracking performance, and continuously improving campaigns. The agency’s team of experts is adept at using cutting-edge tools and [... view Paraguru LLC profile ]- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Winning the hearts, minds and wallets of today’s digital-first customers.
Amplify is a growth marketing agency specializing in creating high impact growth marketing strategies for new customer acquisition to scale B2C and B2B brands. They partner with Founders, Entrepreneurs, CEOs, C-level Executives, CMOs and Growth Marketers to create the infrastructure and foundation for their [... view Amplify Digital Agency profile ]- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Streaming done better.
Evolution Media Group - EMG - gives automotive agencies the streaming advertising tools they want to deliver the results their dealers need. [... view Evolution Media Group profile ]- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data-Driven Results That Help Clients Grow.
The Barber Shop Marketing and Promotions is a dynamic, full-service marketing agency specializing in data-driven strategies that enable businesses to grow efficiently and sustainably. [... view The Barber Shop Marketing profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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. [... view Steel Advertising profile ]- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Simplifying Outdoor Advertising, Media Planning & Buying.
Outdoor Media Buyers is a boutique media buying agency that gives your campaigns local or national reach. They work closely with myriad partners, across many markets and outdoor media types. Their services include robust media planning services across traditional and digital outdoor media. [... view Outdoor Media Buyers profile ]- Location
- Ridgefield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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 [... view Float Media House profile ]- Location
- Downey, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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. [... view MBuy profile ]- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing and Advertising Seattle, Washington
Copacino+Fujikado agency excels in providing full-service advertising solutions, emphasizing a blend of strategic insight and creative innovation infused with a human touch. They maintain lasting client relationships through a partnership approach that values empathy and collaboration, catering to local [... view Copacino + Fujikado profile ]- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
South Carolina Advertising Company
This agency specializes in strategic media buying and negotiation for TV and radio, offering services for both local and national networks. They excel in securing airtime for commercials, long-form programs, and campaigns across a variety of media, including digital, social, and outdoor billboards. [... view Carolina Media profile ]- Location
- Lexington, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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. [... view AVC Media Group profile ]- Location
- Woodbury, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The way we're wired.
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 [... view DAE And Company profile ]- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Removing the guesswork from growth.
Unlock Health is a tech and services growth agency that integrates managed care and marketing to address immediate growth challenges for healthcare providers. The agency offers a comprehensive range of products and technology to support both full-service agency operations and managed care consultancy needs. [... view Unlock Health profile ]- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
We Know Media Buying Inside and Out
Sloane Media, established in 2012, leverages over 20 years of experience in media sales to deliver value-driven campaigns and strategic market share growth. The agency emphasizes accountability and integrity while negotiating the best media investments and building revenue-focused advertising strategies. [... view Sloane Media profile ]- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our Reputation Precedes Us
Geeks & Nomads specializes in creating dynamic web and mobile experiences that captivate users. Our team of experts brings AI & Blockchain technologies to life with custom software development and innovative UI/UX designs. Let us help power your next project. [... view Geeks & Nomads profile ]- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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 [... view YOptima profile ]- Location
- Owatonna, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Achieve Your Business Goals
At Blue Ox Digital, we craft paid media strategies tailored to the unique needs of every business we work with. Whether you're scaling aggressively with a larger budget, optimizing a lean spend, or prioritizing profitability with flexibility, we adapt to your goals and meet you where you are. [... view Blue Ox Digital profile ]- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An award-winning, social-first agency fluent in trends, culture, and the art of stopping the scroll
Socialfly is a social-first digital agency built for brands across every stage of growth. We build connected ecosystems where insights from influencer campaigns inform paid targeting, organic content sparks community conversations, and every channel makes the others smarter. [... view Socialfly profile ]- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Hiring Guide: How to Choose a Leading Media Buying Agencies in the US
What should I look for in a company’s track record or case studies?
As programmatically sold advertising is projected to reach over $400 billion in the US by 2026, evaluating a company’s track record requires a sharper focus on scale, sophistication, and measurable impact.
Case studies should go beyond isolated wins and demonstrate repeatable performance across channels, budgets, and market conditions.
- Quantified results such as ROAS, CPA reduction, revenue lift, or pipeline impact, with specific numbers
- Channel and media mix clarity, including how platforms were selected and sequenced
- Creative and testing strategy, showing how messaging, formats, or audiences were iterated to improve performance
- Scalability evidence, proving results held or improved as spend increased
- Attribution and measurement approach, explaining how success was tracked and validated
- Industry or use-case relevance, especially experience with similar budgets, markets, or buying models
Can a media buying agency manage both creative and media, or do I need additional vendors?
With 50% of connected TV advertising budgets expected to be transacted programmatically in 2025, the line between creative and media execution continues to blur, especially as campaigns increasingly combine CTV, digital, and traditional channels.
Traditional media continues to play a major role in large-scale reach, with more than 125 million TV households in the US and radio reaching 85.6% of American men over 55 each week. As a result, creative alignment becomes especially critical when managing campaigns that span linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms.
Many full-service media buying agencies now manage both creative and media to support this convergence, handling everything from ad development to placement, optimization, and performance measurement.
Others specialize strictly in media execution, requiring brands to bring creative in-house or work with additional vendors. The right model depends on how integrated and fast-moving the campaign needs to be, but as programmatic CTV scales, tighter creative-media coordination is increasingly a competitive advantage.
How do you choose the best agency in the United States for your goals?
1. Define your objectives
Clarify the business outcomes you want from paid media campaigns. Identify target audiences, key channels, budget ranges, timelines, and any internal constraints or dependencies.
2. Shortlist candidates
Identify 3 to 5 agencies with proven experience in your industry and media channels that match your objectives. Review case studies, client rosters, campaign outcomes, and awards to assess past performance.
3. Assess reputation and client feedback
Check independent review platforms, client testimonials, and references to evaluate reliability, service quality, and the ability to meet deadlines, KPIs, and budget commitments. Look for evidence of transparent media reporting and optimization practices.
4. Send a request for proposal (RFP)
Provide a detailed brief including campaign goals, target audiences, deliverables, reporting expectations, and timelines. A clear RFP ensures you receive comparable, actionable proposals from shortlisted agencies.
5. Conduct discovery and capability sessions
Meet with the shortlisted agencies to discuss their media buying approach, targeting strategies, creative-testing processes, programmatic or CTV capabilities, attribution frameworks, and collaboration model. This helps gauge their strategic fit and operational expertise.
6. Select an agency partner
Choose the agency that demonstrates strong strategic alignment, relevant experience, contemporary practices, and the ability to optimize campaigns as your business and market evolve. Ensure they can provide both performance-driven insights and transparent reporting.
If you need help finding a US media buying agency for your brand, visit our Marketplace and send us your project scope. We’ll match you with five providers that best match your criteria for free.
How can you find the best agency on DesignRush that fits your budget and campaign scope?
We’ve curated a list of top media buying agencies on DesignRush across multiple price points, making it easier to find a partner that fits your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond cost, our agency directory lets you filter by location, industry, client type, verified reviews, team size, and hourly rates, so you can quickly narrow down the agencies best aligned with your needs.
What questions should you ask before hiring a media buying agency in the United States?
Before hiring a company, we recommend asking the following questions to assess expertise, transparency, and campaign fit:
Relevant Background
- What are the most successful media buying campaigns you’ve executed recently? Can you walk us through the brief, targeting strategy, and results?
- Which media channels are your strongest competencies? Is it Meta, TikTok, Google, YouTube, CTV, or programmatic?
- In which industries do you have the deepest experience (e.g., DTC, fintech, sports tech, B2B)
- How do you stay informed about shifting CPMs, algorithm changes, and attribution trends?
Services and Processes
- What is your process for media planning and budget allocation across channels?
- What tools and platforms power your buying (DSPs, attribution tools, analytics dashboards)?
- What does reporting look like: frequency, depth, KPIs, and transparency of media costs?
- How do you handle programmatic fees, platform markups, and pass-through costs?
Related to Your Project
- Based on our goals, what risks or constraints should we be aware of (budget levels, creative volume, data quality, timeline)?
- How many team members will work on our account, and what is their experience with similar media budgets?
- How will you measure and attribute ROI, especially across cross-channel or CTV campaigns?
- What level of involvement is required from our internal team during the engagement?
Why People Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding media buying agencies in US. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
Learn more about DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
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