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  • 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
  • Leadcrew is a digital marketing agency in Karachi.

    Leadcrew is a digital marketing agency in Karachi. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional results and working alongside you to help your business succeed in todays fast-paced digital world. Whether its digital marketing, content creation, web development, or branding, we can do it all...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
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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
  • We Don't Just Run Ads. They Run Ours.

    FiFuel is the growth agency for prop firms and select financial brands. We help firms scale through paid media, creative strategy, and direct-response growth systems designed specifically for how this market buys. Unlike generalist agencies, we understand the trust signals, messaging angles, and buyer...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    Location
    St. Augustine, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/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
  • Own Perception Before Attention Comes.

    The Kulture Digital is a global perception strategy and digital PR and firm. We help founders, high-growth companies, and institutions shape how they are seen, trusted, and remembered...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
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    Location
    Oworonshoki, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Moving Brands Forward

    Avante Strategies specializes in propelling brands forward by employing a distinctive fusion of business acumen, data analysis, and creative narrative crafting. This strategic approach is dedicated to formulating impactful marketing strategies that significantly enhance brand positioning and visibility...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
  • 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
  • We Build The Growth Engine. You Run The Firm

    We're the outsourced marketing team for hedge funds, RIAs, and M&A advisories that want a pipeline not another agency report. Founders run the firm. We run the marketing function. Incentivized on real outcomes, not retainers for vanity metrics...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Tingsryd, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $279/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
  • 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
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/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
  • Power Your Business With Smart Creative.

    Robot Creative has run ads for over 25 years, including lead gen for Eddye Dreyer Financial Services. Its media buying spans PPC, Google Ads, paid social, print, and broadcast. The media buying company suits small businesses wanting media bundled with branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Ideas That Inspire Action.

    Austin Williams is a full-service marketing agency in New York...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Hauppauge, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Marketing & Communications for B2B Brands

    Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...

    Top Services:

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

    We create UGC for brands according to real-time trends and help them meet engaged audiences using data-driven technology...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • CRO
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    Location
    Ra'anana, Israel
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Great brands are born from great stories.

    Born is a storytelling and creative agency. Put simply, we build brands and then create advertising campaigns for those brands. We also create campaigns for brands that are already built...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The Data-Driven Agency for Growth-Stage Brands

    Founded in 2014, Exverus by Brainlabs is a global, independent media agency growing brands with a scientific approach to full-funnel media planning & buying, traditional and programmatic advertising, retail media & e-commerce, paid search, paid social, and analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Here To Stop Global Yawning

    Enviral are a B Corp creative agency for brands that need to exist in the world. Enviral's services are designed to challenge thinking and spark conversation through strategy, creative and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Big Ideas, Smart Strategies, And Endless Creativity

    OTOPO is a creative digital agency specializing in web & app design, digital marketing, branding, and content creation. We help startups and businesses grow online through smart strategies, influencer marketing, and performance-driven campaigns. Based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we work globally with ambitious...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turn Empathy Into Impact

    Todays marketing leaders face complex challenges broken workflows, scattered campaigns, and rising costs. Add multiple non-aligned agencies to the mix, and those challenges multiply. Thats why we take a different approach...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Drive Sales, Build Brands, Get Results With Strikepoint

    Strikepoint Media is dedicated to helping financial businesses reach the pinnacle of success. We specialize in lead generation and funnel building so your audience can become excited about your brand – that "strike point" moment when they convert into a loyal customer or client!...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Bespoke Media & Marketing Strategies

    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
  • We plan and manage advertising campaigns for you.

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

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Downey, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clarity That Moves.

    A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Winchester, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategy, creative, media, and PR under one roof.

    GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We unify brand, people, and purpose.

    PS&Co helps organizations find clarity, purpose, and unity, managing change and growth at key inflection points. Its not just how you look in this world. Its how you think, how you communicate, and how you show up, again and again...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Healthcare Marketing Agency

    Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Chester, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Agency to Generate New Customers and Sales.

    Join 147+ service-based businesses in Australia that trust The Falcon to help them profitably acquire new customers and sales through proven digital marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Surfers Paradise, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Marketing Agency Focused on Your Success

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

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • Create your future with us

    Savvy Creations PR is a Social media and PR agency which was created with the sole purpose of helping businesses create a strong digital footprint...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Media Solutions for Every Channel

    cohort.digital has bought media across search, social, display, TV, radio, and OOH for over a decade. It partners with ad agencies as a white-label buyer, and 98% of clients recommend it. The agency fits agencies needing outsourced media buying...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
  • Building Competitive Advantage for Banks, Credit Unions & Fintechs via Branding & Marketing

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Marketing & Creative Agency

    We're ThinkRaven, a marketing and creative agency. We strategize, make videos, and run ads for consumer brands, at every stage of the buyer's journey, globally and at scale...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Digital Thinking. Powerful Impact.

    Percepto is a group of digital strategists, thinkers, and storytellers who offer online communications solutions to high-profile business leaders, brands, and organizations. Percepto's services include online reputation management, executive personal branding, content strategy, social media management, and...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • SEO
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    Location
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • An Agency for Growth-Focused Ambitious Motivated Pioneering Leading Brands.

    We Are Starke is a boutique growth marketing and media agency based in Pasadena, California. Founded by brothers Adam and Richard Benjamin in 2014, the agency offers full-funnel digital marketing servicesincluding website design, PPC, paid social, media buying, influencer and podcast advertising, and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Aligning Brand With Business

    CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connect. Engage. Convert. (data-oriented, outlines the process)

    M&G Marketing Agency is a results-driven digital marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of the online world. We take a personalized approach to each client, crafting tailored marketing strategies designed to achieve their unique goals...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Creative Services
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Limassol, Cyprus
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We 3X Traffic and Crush Competitors while You Watch.

    MagicSpace represents the distinct SEO advantage that decisively outperforms competitors, resulting in a threefold increase in your website traffic. Dispense with ineffective SEO agencies and cease expending resources on lackluster outcomes. Our unwavering commitment to return on investment ensures your...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Zug, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Digital Agency partner providing Design, Development, eCommerce & Print Services.

    Mediahub is a comprehensive digital agency offering a wide range of services including digital strategy, branding, design, web development, eCommerce, digital marketing, SEO, email marketing, and print advertising. Our team delivers tailored solutions to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your ROI is Our North Star.

    Decoder is a digital marketing agency specializing in driving targeted traffic, increasing conversion rates, and profitably scaling customer acquisition. What makes them unique is their all-senior level team, customer-centric process, and exceptional track record across industries. Noteworthy clients include...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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