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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Performance marketing agency for ecommerce, local service, and B2B brands in Europe and North America. KOFAX Agency runs Google, Meta, TikTok, and Microsoft Ads plus SEO, with 200+ campaigns managed since 2024 and around 90% of clients staying beyond the first quarter...
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- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
ZECOMMS is a global tech PR and strategic communications agency helping startups, scale-ups, and venture-backed companies gain international media visibility. Specializing in media relations, startup PR, and thought leadership, the agency secures coverage in leading business and technology publications...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- Market Research
- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hoski specializes in high-performance website development built for growth. We create fast, scalable, and conversion-focused websites designed to turn traffic into revenue. From strategy and UX to development and optimization, every site is built with performance and user experience in mind...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Kirkland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BINGO Digital is an award-winning China digital marketing agency that helps international brands enter, localize, and grow in China through strategy, social media, Baidu SEO/SEM, influencer marketing, CRM, and e-commerce operations. Backed by 500+ experts across 15+ global hubs, we turn complex China market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wiz Freelance is a Saudi digital marketing and creative services company providing integrated solutions for businesses in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the wider Gulf region. Its services include search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media management, website and application...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Admepro is a Cairo-based digital marketing and advertising agency founded in 2013, serving clients across Egypt, the GCC, and the MENA region. We specialize in digital marketing, branding, social media management, media buying, and creative content production. With over a decade of experience, we have...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Obrofy is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate qualified leads and accelerate revenue growth through SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), Local SEO, paid advertising, and conversion-focused website strategies. Founded in 2020, the agency combines data, AI, and multi-channel...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RiffinAI is an AI-powered growth agency helping businesses increase visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and AI-powered search experiences. We combine AI Visibility (GEO), automation, performance marketing, and conversion-focused web experiences to help brands generate measurable traffic...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BFACTOR is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, Meta Ads, conversion tracking, and marketing automation. We help businesses generate qualified leads, increase sales, and scale with data-driven strategies, transparent reporting, and measurable results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Sherpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Studio Happens is a Bangalore-based creative and marketing studio helping ambitious local and international brands grow through data-driven strategy, design, content, and ads, tracking leads and revenue instead of vanity metrics...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Authority Entrepreneurs is the white-label fulfillment team behind 900+ agencies and businesses worldwide. Six years deep in the ecosystem. 50 in-house specialists. 1,850+ projects shipped. Zero freelancer drift...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
You're not in the marketing business. You're in the plumbing business. We make sure you never have to become a marketing expert just to keep your schedule full. Our team builds complete plumbing lead generation systems using SEO, paid ads, AI automation, websites, CRM, email marketing, and review generation...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bridging the gap between performance marketing and custom software. Empowering businesses to scale through data-driven MarTech solutions and robust digital infrastructure. Founder at BraceMen Tech. Lets build, optimize, and grow...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Talexy is a senior living marketing agency helping assisted living and memory care communities attract more qualified families, increase occupancy, and reduce reliance on costly referral agencies. Through targeted advertising, SEO, AI search visibility, website development, and lead generation, we help...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Media Buying
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Maxme Digital Media is an advertising agency in Adenta, Accra, for Ghanaian businesses that sell online. We plan Facebook, Instagram and Google campaigns around the way people here buy: a WhatsApp chat first, payment by Mobile Money, and trust built before the order. We also build Shopify and WooCommerce...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Phemia Ads is a boutique digital marketing agency in Girona, Spain, specializing in Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) for local businessesrestaurants, dental clinics, and retail shops across the Girona and Costa Brava region. The team runs hyperlocal campaigns with weekly optimization, working directly with...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Girona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ZAVYANS is a full-stack digital marketing, software development, and AI automation agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blue Ocean Digital Media is a Mumbai-based performance and creative marketing agency. We plan and run Meta and Google ad campaigns, produce ad creative and AI-generated video, and handle social and influencer marketing for brands in D2C, ecommerce, real estate, beauty, fashion and FMCG across India. Our work...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Beyond Bracket is a video editing company producing long-form, short-form and podcast video for creators and brands worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Were small enough to care and big enough to deliver. We strategize, co-create, design, and build your next marketing strategy with you and your team. We have acquired 120M+ high-quality users for our 600+ clients worldwide and reduced their CPI by 85%...
Top Services:
- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Established in the year 2017, Endorphins Entertainment is the one of its kinds creatively led Digital Marketing organization which caters to 360 degree marketing and amplification of some Fortune 500 companies worldwide with presence in India I Canada I Dubai...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Neighbourhood is a customer engagement and digital marketing agency that works to do three simple things for our clients... Find their people, Sell to their people, and Keep their people. We build brands, grow sales and shine a light on how businesses can better serve the world.We help our clients win...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
VIRALWAVE is a digital agency that provides optimal solutions for digital marketing, especially in data-driven marketing and e-commerce.With many years of experience serving clients from different industries in the fields of e-commerce and omnichannel businesses, we are confident that we can provide diverse...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Zahara Consult, our team of marketing professionals boasts a wealth of expertise spanning diverse sectors, including the IT industry, Media, and Education. With a robust background in these pivotal sectors, we specialize in providing comprehensive mentorship and strategic development services to a wide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our goal is to help businesses enhance their global brand awareness...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Development
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We work with companies that want to grow their online audiences, increase brand awareness, and generate new leads. If your company aims to achieve any of these metrics, it will be our pleasure to work with you. Sneak peak: All this at an operational cost 30% lower than average...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are proud to be one of the best IT outsourcing companies in all over the world! And we Keep Learning! We are very grateful for working with you...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A3 Revenues bridges the gap between traditional and digital advertising. Our experts use their knowledge to find the best channels for your brand, maximizing its reach and user engagement. We partner with top publishers to ensure your message is seen by the right audience. Creativity, flexibility, and...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Public Relations
- eCommerce Development
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Harish, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Intense is a visionary marketing, Technology and Media organization, deeply rooted in UK...
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- Digital Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Dartford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The fusion of skilled creative professionals gave birth to Brand & Visual. From concept to execution, we are offering comprehensive brand marketing solutions. Our foremost priority is connecting with the right audience with a deeper impact so your brand gets a solid establishment...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Scepter is a Bangalore-based advertising and marketing agency offering end-to-end offline and digital advertising solutions. We specialize in billboard advertising, OOH media, cinema, radio, print advertising, BTL activities, on-ground activations, corporate events, and PR across Bangalore and select cities...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Praxxii Global is a cross-border growth and performance marketing company based in Aligarh, India, specializing in helping businesses scale across international markets. Founded in 2024 by Prateek Varshney, the company combines performance marketing, payment systems, compliance, analytics, and operational...
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Aligarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Flint Digital is a growth marketing agency that helps brands scale with data-driven strategies, growth audits, and revenue-focused marketing systems...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shopifiers was founded in 2020 with the vision of helping businesses build powerful Shopify stores that deliver real business results. We are full-service Shopify development and eCommerce growth agency helping brands Launch, Optimize, and Scale successful online stores...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Time N Space Media is a creative media and digital marketing agency helping brands grow through innovative storytelling, strategic marketing, and high-impact content...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hounslow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
SEMA Brands is a Dubai-based digital marketing and branding agency helping businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia grow with creative strategy and measurable results. From building memorable brands to managing high-performing digital campaigns, we deliver tailored solutions in branding, SEO, social media...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
First Call Solutions helps businesses grow through performance marketing, lead generation, and pay-per-call solutions. We specialize in delivering high-quality leads, inbound calls, and customer acquisition solutions across insurance, healthcare, home services, legal, and financial industries. Our focus is on...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Backlink Garden was built with a simple mission: to help businesses earn high-quality backlinks through ethical, transparent, and results-focused strategies. Our team believes that lasting SEO success comes from relevance, trust, and genuine relationshipsnot shortcuts...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- McCreary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tizital Agency is a full-service 360° digital marketing and advertising agency focused on accelerating business growth and revenue...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Bogura, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iLLuSys is a Lagos-based digital agency that provides technology and digital marketing solutions to help businesses grow and compete in the digital economy. The company combines web and mobile development, digital marketing, advertising, SEO, business automation, and digital transformation to create scalable...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Conversion monks is a digital marketing agency that helps brands scale up their digital media and increase their revenue. We specialize in SEO, PPC, Guest Posting, email marketing, web design & development, content marketing, online reputation management, Social Media Marketing and more...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Carousel Lights is renowned as the UK's go-to agency for designing and producing cool interiors for commercial and residential clients...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Direct Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fetcham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
15+ Years of Mastery in SEO, Digital Marketing, and Web Development: Secure Your Path to Online Triumph...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
As a full-service, progressive digital web agency in India & USA, SEOTonic delivers impeccable services to build brands and help them connect with their own clients digitally. We believe in building dynamic, collaborative partnerships to share knowledge and ideas that will gain the results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Carney Technologies Services is a premier digital marketing and IT Services Provider agency in Kolkata, India, specializing in website design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), Google Ads, Facebook / Instagram Ads, Content Creation, Email marketing, LinkedIn Ads, and social media marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reputation Savvy is one of the leading company which is serving in the industry from last seven years. We can manage your business reputation by using innovative marketing ideas and tactics...
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- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Media Feather represents a dynamic assembly of creative professionals committed to continuously innovating digital marketing and related strategies. Our comprehensive service offerings encompass SEO, Website Development, Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Graphic Design, E-Commerce Platform Development, and more...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zif Agency's dedicated experts implement ethical strategies to boost website visibility and authority. Our tailored services focus on increasing organic traffic, improving search rankings, and ultimately expanding your online presence. With continuous monitoring and optimization, we ensure that your brand...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Welcome to Aura, your premier Digital Advertising Agency in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico. Specializing in Facebook Ads | Meta Ads, we craft powerful campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Audience Network. With a strong focus on data-driven results, we ensure your investment translates into...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our team of global experts collaborates with leading game and app developers to craft, produce, and fine-tune innovative creative strategies for user acquisition and sustained growth...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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.
| Aspect | Media planning | Media buying |
| Main role | Builds the strategy | Executes the strategy |
| Focus | Audience, channels, timing, budget | Negotiation, placement, delivery |
| Goal | Choose the best mix of platforms | Get the best price and placements |
| Tasks | Research audience, select channels, allocate budget | Purchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements |
| Output | Media plan | Live 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 size | How agencies choose advertising channels | Typical channels |
| Small business | Focus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. | Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok |
| Mid-size business | Balance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions. | Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display |
| Large business | Maximize 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 spend | Typical fee |
| $10,000-$100,000 | 8%-10% |
| $100,000-$1M | 5%-8% |
| $1M-$10M | 3.5%-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