Find media buying agencies that plan, purchase, and optimize ad placements to maximize your reach and return on ad spend. Choose from our vetted list of providers specializing in paid social, programmatic advertising, and cross-channel campaign management. 

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  • AI Adult Marketing

    AI Adult Marketing helps adult brands and content creators get found on Google and AI search tools like ChatGPT. SEO, AEO, GEO, and website services for adult businesses worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Jagatpură, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5546/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From Visibility To Credibility

    Zutsu Media is a Mumbai-based integrated marketing, talent management, and media production company that helps brands build visibility, credibility, and measurable business growth through a unified communications ecosystem. Evolving from its esports and digital entertainment roots through Zutsu Gaming, the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Thane, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lets Make Headlines Together

    Friends Media Global fosters an inclusive workplace by encouraging diverse perspectives, fair opportunities, and open collaboration. we focus on building a culture where individuals feel valued, heard and empowered to grow...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Built For The Businesses That Need It Most

    Accelerate Marketing Strategy is a Seattle-based marketing consultancy serving owner-run small businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The consultancy combines senior-led marketing strategy with AI-powered execution across marketing audits, AI marketing consulting, strategic guidance, search, content, email...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
  • Directive

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    Rethink the Potential of Your B2B Agency

    Directive is a B2B marketing agency helping enterprise organizations align marketing with revenue, navigate complex buying journeys, and drive measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    Directive Services

    • PPC
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
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    Directive Reviews & Testimonials

    • Amanda Morgan
      Amanda Morgan Marketing Director at Vyond
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Amanda Morgan

      While SEO growth demands time and patience, the client saw a 46% increase in organic conversions in the previous quarter under Directive's guidance. Vyond couldn't be happier with the results. (Verified via email)

    • Rob Press
      Rob Press Global Organic Acquisition, Sr. Manager at Deputy
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Rob Press

      Since Deputy began working with Directive, the client has seen a remarkable shift in website ranking. In under a year, the website rose from the bottom of page 2 to the top 2 on Googleincredible progress! (Verified via email)

    • Derek Gerber
      Derek Gerber Global Marketing Director at ActivePDF
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Derek Gerber

      Amazingly talented team [full of] passionate marketers that I can always rely on in crunchtime. (Verified via email)

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  • Be the answer AI gives — Senior-led SEO, AI Search & Web Design for Legal, Health & B2B Teams

    Single Origin is a senior, design-led marketing team building for the AI-search era. SEO, AI visibility, paid media, and web design under one roof and one accountable partner, tested over the last decade...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Expanding Horizons

    Accuracast is an international digital marketing agency that helps ambitious brands grow globally by streamlining and enhancing digital marketing across borders...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Impossible Marketing Challenges

    Performena is a technology-driven marketing engineering company that builds integrated marketing systems designed to solve complex performance and coordination challenges. Rather than operating as a traditional agency, Performena focuses on engineering unified marketing ecosystems that combine platform...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Helping People To Buy Is the Best Way To Sell

    B2B Google Ads, SEO and lead generation agency Singapore-based B2B inbound marketing consultancy, a Google, Meta, Linkedin, HubSpot and Notion Partner. We build operating systems for how complex B2B actually buys with offices in Singapore & Malaysia...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Every Digital Experience Creates A Story

    Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Peoria, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Future of Outbound is Here.

    IntentSignal is a cold email agency for B2B SaaS companies ($3M-$200M revenue). Campaigns target companies showing active buying signals. In June 2026, IntentSignal clients averaged 30 booked meetings per month. Engagements are retainer-based, with hybrid options. IntentSignal also runs B2B Meta ads...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • AI Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The world's most awarded Web3 marketing agency

    Coinbound is your partner in accelerating the growth of crypto and Web3 companies. Our services include influencer marketing, PR, SMM, paid advertising, media buying, SEO, and community management...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Premium B2B Ad Agency | We Get You Qualified Leads, Not Gmails

    InterTeam has run B2B paid ads since 2022, driving a 7x lead increase and an 87% lower CPL for CoDev. It is a Google and Reddit SMB Partner across LinkedIn, Bing, and ChatGPT Ads. The agency suits B2B SaaS firms wanting a founder-led ad account...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Install AI Into Your Business

    A top-rated AI automation agency installing AI systems and automations into modern businesses. Serving SMEs across US & Singapore...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ads, SEO and AI for growing businesses. Google & Meta Partner. Scottsdale, AZ.

    Berk Hospitality Group is a marketing agency in Scottsdale, Arizona. We run Google, Meta and ChatGPT ads, plus SEO and AI search. Google and Meta Partner, working in English and Spanish...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Design Company in Bangalore | Website Development

    Mars Web Solution is a professional web design company in Bangalore. We have expert web designers, developers, and an SEO team with 13+ years of experience who can help to achieve your business goals with a perfect website...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • AI-First. Fully Automated. Full Service.

    Sakura Media is a Los Angeles-area AI agency for startups and small businesses. We use AI to plan, create and run advertising and lead generation that would normally take a full team, so smaller companies can compete with bigger budgets. Every campaign gets human review, and everything lives in accounts you...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Redondo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Linking Businesses to Scalable Growth

    We offer transformative digital marketing solutions designed to propel your business to new heights. Our commitment to reshaping your digital growth journey ensures you receive innovative solutions that not only enhance your online presence but also maximize your return on investment...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • AI Automations + Human Creativity

    We help businesses grow with AI powered tools and human creativity...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Park City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • AI-powered Market Research Agency With Advanced Technology

    Savvy Marketers is a global market research and consumer insights partner with 14+ years of experience. Trusted by J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Bayer, Merck, PepsiCo, Church&Dwight, and JPMorgan Chase. Our AI-powered platform combines biometric research, social listening, proprietary panels, and advanced segmentation...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Southwest Florida Video Production & Marketing Agency

    With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Port Charlotte, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your Future Peace of Mind Growth Marketing Agency

    Brenton Way has grown paid media for beauty and fashion brands like MoxieLash and Hannah Blount since 2017. Its IcarusX platform tests creative on 10% of ad spend. The agency recommends a $5,000/month minimum, suiting DTC brands ready to scale...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We grow bold brands in LATAM through Timeless Content

    Positive Agency is where bold creativity meets the vibrant pulse of Latin America. We dont just follow trends we design them, tailoring every idea to resonate with the culture, rhythm, and diversity of our region. For us, creativity isnt a department, its our DNA...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Clearwater, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We're The Agency Your Last Agency Wasn't

    We're a globally recognized digital marketing agency headquartered in California. We specialize in performance marketing, with a focus on lead generation through social media and Google. Our team of experts has garnered numerous awards for our exceptional work in the field of digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • WHERE SCIENCE BECOMES STORY AND BRANDS SCALE

    Jadi is a strategic brand agency built for science-forward consumer brands health, wellness, beauty, nutrition, and technology. We translate product truth, ingredient science, and real innovation into stories that build belief and systems that scale it.Strategy. Story. Systems. Scale...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We build the product. And the demand.

    Synapse is a Tel Aviv engineering company that also runs the marketing. We build custom software, AI automations and AI agents. Then we get them found in Google and in AI answers with technical SEO and answer engine optimization. Founder-led, since 2018...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • AEO
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Get It Done!

    Fast Digital is a digital performance marketing agency with a global presence, having teams located in multiple countries. Our core business revolves around driving measurable results for our clients, with a focus on enhancing their bottom line. We believe that the most important thing for our clients is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Empower Brands.

    Libra Consulting is a boutique marketing and business development agency specialized in luxury hospitality, real estate, and retail. Since 2016, we have helped clients around the world grow through strategic branding, 360 marketing, and high-impact campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Marketing For Serious Growth

    We are an award-winning strategic marketing agency based in Bryanston, Sandton. Focused on positioning, lead generation and measurable growth. We help businesses cut through noise, attract the right leads, and convert demand into revenue. From diagnostics and strategy to execution, optimisation, and team...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Sandton, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Premium Media Buying For Global Brands

    XMAN is a data-first media buying agency helping ecommerce and crowdfunding brands scale revenue globally. We specialize in high-performance Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads campaigns designed to lower CPA and maximize ROAS. Unlike generic agencies, we focus on rigorous account audits, creative iteration, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Precision in Design, Power in Branding.

    Dot Design is a specialized creative agency based in Maadi, Cairo, dedicated to transforming brands through strategic art direction and visual storytelling. We bridge the gap between creative vision and market reality, delivering high-end branding, digital experiences, and integrated marketing solutions. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Lead Generation For Financial Advisers

    Platinum Prospects AI is a specialist lead generation agency helping financial advisers, mortgage brokers and regulated financial services firms generate qualified client enquiries through paid advertising, landing pages and automated follow-up systems...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Get A Grip On Your Marketing

    Grippin Digital helps service based businesses grow through Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation, Google Ads, Meta Ads and high converting websites...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Consultancy Specializing In Growth

    Metris is a digital marketing consultancy specializing in performance marketing, e-commerce growth, and data-driven digital strategies. With more than 17 years of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce, the company helps businesses improve customer acquisition, conversion, and retention through...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • eCommerce Development
    • Business Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Farroupilha, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Your Digital Branding Partner

    We help businesses build a strong online presence with SEO, website development, branding, and digital marketing. Our goal is to deliver measurable results through smart and practical solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Brands Visible

    Smartkid is a performance-driven digital marketing agency that helps brands grow through SEO, AI Visibility (GEO), paid advertising, social media management, and high-converting web design. The agency focuses on making brands discoverable across Google, social media platforms, and AI-powered search tools such...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We generate leads. You close them.

    Google and Meta ads, built around a deep understanding of your business and worked on every day by a strategist you know by name...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI-Powered, Data-Driven Digital Growth Agency

    D-Option is a digital growth agency helping brands turn visibility into measurable business growth. We specialize in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), ASO, performance marketing, data analytics, and UX. By combining human expertise with data and AI-powered technologies, we build tailored strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Photura helps ambitious brands launch, grow and scale across international markets.

    Photura is a global growth agency helping AI, technology and consumer brands launch, grow and scale across international markets. We connect Creator Growth, Launch & Creative, and Distribution & Growth in one systemfrom influencer marketing, UGC and paid boosting to launch video production, performance...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your brand in front of every stakeholder

    Hey Sid is a marketing platform that helps B2B teams stay visible, trusted, connected to the decision-makers who influence every deal...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance Marketing For Logistics, Clinics, Fashion.

    We run performance marketing for businesses that ship, treat and sell logistics, clinics, fashion. Licensed in Dubai's Meydan Free Zone, privately held, and unusual for an agency: we come from operations, not advertising. Kaelo began in textiles in 1989, trading fabric across India, Indonesia, Japan and...

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    • Digital Marketing
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Media Buying Agencies

Which platforms do media buying companies manage?

Media buying firms manage major advertising platforms where your audience spends time, both online and offline. They handle campaigns across multiple channels to reach people at different stages of the buying journey and to improve overall results.

  • Paid search and social 
    Agencies run ads on platforms like Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. These channels drive targeted traffic, leads, and sales based on user intent and behavior.
  • Programmatic and display 
    They use demand-side platforms to buy ad space automatically across websites and apps. This includes banner, video, and native ads, all optimized in real time.
  • CTV and OTT (Streaming ads) 
    A media buying firm places ads on streaming services and smart TVs to help brands reach audiences who no longer watch traditional cable.
  • Traditional media 
    They still buy ad space on TV, radio, print, and billboards when it makes sense for reach and brand awareness.
  • Audio and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) 
    Ads on Spotify, podcasts, and digital billboards in public spaces like malls, highways, and transit stations.

What is the difference between media planning and media buying agencies?

Media planning agencies decide where, when, and how to advertise. Media buying firms execute that plan by purchasing ad space and managing placements.

Planning sets the strategy; buying delivers the ads.

AspectMedia planningMedia buying
Main roleBuilds the strategyExecutes the strategy
FocusAudience, channels, timing, budgetNegotiation, placement, delivery
GoalChoose the best mix of platformsGet the best price and placements
TasksResearch audience, select channels, allocate budgetPurchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements
OutputMedia planLive campaign and ad placements

How do media buyers choose the right channels for a campaign?

Media buyers choose channels by matching audience behavior, campaign goals, and budget to the platforms most likely to deliver results. They rely on data to see where people spend time and shift spend toward what performs best. 

Business sizeHow agencies choose advertising channelsTypical channels
Small businessFocus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok
Mid-size businessBalance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions.Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display
Large businessMaximize reach and brand impact while maintaining performance. Use a full-funnel strategy across many channels.TV, CTV/OTT, programmatic, paid social, search, OOH

Core logic stays the same at every level: reach the right audience, support the campaign goal, and invest where return is strongest. 

How much do media buying companies' services cost?

Media buying firms usually charge a percentage of your ad spend, typically between 3% and 10%, or a flat monthly fee depending on campaign size. Smaller budgets pay higher percentages, while large budgets get lower rates.

Typical pricing models:

  • Percentage of ad spend: 5% to 10% for most campaigns
  • Flat monthly fee: $2,000 to $15,000+, depending on scope
  • Project-based (strategy/planning): $1,500 to $50,000+
  • Setup fees: 2% to 3% of initial spend (one-time)

How pricing scales:

Ad spendTypical fee
$10,000-$100,0008%-10%
$100,000-$1M5%-8%
$1M-$10M3.5%-5%
$10M+3%-4%

Costs depend on your ad budget, the number of channels, campaign complexity, targeting depth, creative needs, and the amount of ongoing management and reporting required.

You are not just paying for ad placement. You're paying for strategy, execution, optimization, and performance improvement. 

Is there a minimum spend?

There is no strict minimum spend, but in practice, you need at least $1,000 to $3,000 per month to generate enough data for optimization and results. Very small budgets, like $5 per day, rarely perform because they don’t generate enough clicks or conversions.

For better performance, campaigns should aim for at least 30 conversions per month, which often requires higher spend depending on your cost per click.

More advanced channels like programmatic or CTV usually require $5,000 to $10,000+ to run effectively, and many agencies set similar minimums to ensure campaigns are worth managing.

How long does it take to see results from media buying?

You can see initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, but most campaigns need 2 to 3 months to stabilize and deliver consistent ROI.

Early signals like impressions, clicks, and some leads often appear within days to a few weeks, especially on paid social and search. However, platforms need time to learn and optimize, so stronger and more reliable results usually take 8 to 12 weeks.

For more complex campaigns, such as B2B or high-ticket offers, meaningful revenue impact can take 3 to 6 months due to longer sales cycles and ongoing optimization.

What industries benefit from media buying services?

Media buying services deliver the most value to industries that depend on steady customer acquisition, strong competition, and precise targeting.

Those industries include:

  • eCommerce and retail: Drive online sales with targeted ads and retargeting
  • Real estate and construction: Promote listings and reach qualified buyers
  • Healthcare and wellness: Attract new patients with compliant, targeted campaigns
  • Technology and SaaS: Reach decision-makers in competitive markets
  • Hospitality and tourism: Capture demand with seasonal and location-based ads
  • Financial services and insurance: Generate leads and build trust through education
  • Automotive and local services: Drive inquiries and bookings through search and local ads