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. 

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

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  • Advertising Excellence

    A strategic and creative partner who provide smarter answers for today's marketing and business challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Moving Businesses Forward

    We are Kinetic319, a dedicated media agency committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses thrive within their respective industries. With a focus on building fruitful partnerships and prioritizing measurable results, we propel your business forward with precision and dedication...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Led by Nike's Former Global Director of Paid Media

    Neon Growth has bought media for brands like Nike, Walmart, and Equinox since 2020. It manages $1B+ in spend and scaled Soundboks 5.5x with an 82% ROAS lift. The agency suits Fortune 500 and high-growth consumer brands with an established budget...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Colormatics

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    A Video-Led Creative Company

    Colormatics has placed media for brands like Squatty Potty and Fiverr for over a decade. It buys broadcast TV, streaming, radio, DOOH, and paid social alongside in-house creative. The company fits brands wanting buying and creative under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    21 Projects Listed
  • We help ambitious brands be found, by the people who matter most.

    Since 2017, SIXGUN has managed Google Ads and paid social for clients like Novotel and Ray White. Its Novotel Melbourne Airport campaign lifted ROAS by 138% and revenue by 59%. The agency fits small businesses with budgets from $1,000 to $15,000+/month...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Move Your Business Forward

    Since 2005, as Encite, YB Marketing has run Google Ads for Pickens Technical College and IlluminOss Medical. It runs search, display, and Shopping with weekly optimization. The agency fits small businesses wanting ads with branding and SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Yakima, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Found Everywhere | Global Digital Agency

    Since 2010, Eskimoz has run paid media for clients like Sandro and PwC across 2,200+ organizations. A Google Premier Partner, it buys search, social, and programmatic ads. The media buying agency fits mid-market brands expanding paid acquisition across Europe...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    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
  • STORIES ARE BETTER SHARED

    We're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    65 Projects Listed
  • Web SEO Services | OutSmart. OutRank. OutPlay with HellMedia

    We are committed to helping you raise a little digital hell in the marketing world. Rules are made to be broken, and nobody understands the profound importance of that unspoken truth more than HellMedia.Dont postpone success. Optimize your business soul & fire up your rules of engagement starting now...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Amelie Company

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Tomorrow deserves better

    Creative advertising agency in Denver, CO. We work with brands and initiatives to make a positive impact in Denver, in Colorado and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Mamon11 Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Monetize Brand Data By Data Science Development & Applications

    Mamon11 develops custom enriched-data products and solutions. Products have been focused on Mark-tech, IoT and Retail Site Selection or Store Closings. We deploy software to collect, standardize, mine, optimize, and sync algorithmic solutions to a wide array of source, legacy and end points...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IoT
    • CRO
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Driving Growth for the Worlds Leading Brands.

    Mindgruve is a San Diego headquartered, full-service digital marketing, commerce, and data-technology agency founded in 2001. With more than 400 strategists, creatives, media planners, data scientists, and engineers across multiple U.S., Latin America, and European offices, the agency delivers integrated...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • A Strategic Marketing Agency

    We're an Inbound Marketing Agency focused on Lead Generation...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Love Growth. Hate Waste.

    Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
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    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
  • B to B Digital Marketing Agency & Business Consultancy

    CMDS is a B2B marketing agency in Colts Neck, NJ, helping companies turn complex offerings into clear reasons to buy. Since 2002, our in-house team has built brands, websites and campaigns that attract qualified buyers and support growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Colts Neck, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Advertising. Marketing. Media Buying.

    We are a team of spirited and talented individuals who collectively bring over 50 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and media buying. We distinguish between good and great, and it shows in everything we do. We have an unwavering focus on driving real results for our clients. Through powerful...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Compelling Stories Told on Strategic Channels. The Results Speak for Themselves.

    Noisy Trumpet was established in 2017 as a boutique digital marketing and PR agency with a clear goal: to achieve outstanding results for its clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Psychology-Driven Advertising

    We have been in the business of growing our clients’ brands since 1998. As a full-service communications agency, Fraser Communications creates award-winning, integrated advertising and public relations campaigns for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Advertising Campaigns That Go Above And Beyond

    Where traditional media buying firms stop at the transaction, we go further, using our deep knowledge of how different advertising platforms perform to guide campaign creative development...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Makro Agency is a Montreal Based company focused on helping ecommerce brands build launch and grow!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Marketing and Advertising Agency

    One Day Agency is an full-funnel indepedent marketing agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Right Message. Right Place. Real Results.

    Heron is an award-winning entertainment marketing and lifestyle communications agency. Our comprehensive results-driven campaigns are ROI-proven and help garner attention that leads to real bottom line results.Our robust local, national and international campaigns include not only Public Relations and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • When it has to be incredible.

    The Felice Agency is a full-service branding and marketing company in Phoenix and San Diego known for Madison Avenue quality regardless of your budget...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Go to Agency for Media Buying

    Booyah Advertising, situated in Denver, CO, stands as a digital marketing agency that forms collaborative partnerships with businesses embracing digital avenues to propel their progress. Our core competency lies in the realm of media buying, where we meticulously navigate the digital landscape to amplify your...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • It's your brand. Dream Big.

    Stackpole is a privately owned integrated marketing and branding agency serving a wide variety of businesses for the past 25 years. We combine strategic discipline, creative talent across all media, and actionable integrated initiatives to build leading brands that drive growth for our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
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    Location
    Newburyport, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Where Creativity and Media Meets.

    We are a full service marketing agency since 2008, we have provided an excellent service to our clients based on a deep knowledge of radio, tv and online advertising. A team of professionals with a high level of passion for customer service and B2B marketing services. We can develop a marketing and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Entrepreneurial-Minded Marketing

    Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative that scales growth

    inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Unleash Your Brand's Potential.

    As a full-service branding agency, Preston Spire specializes in uncovering and amplifying the inherent goodness within brands, guiding them toward positive growth trajectories. With a focus on identifying obstacles and leveraging brand strengths, Preston Spire crafts tailored strategies for each client's...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Championing Good Brands Since 1974.

    Grady Britton is Portlands original B-Corp marketing agency, dedicated to helping purpose-driven brands thrive. Since 1974, weve partnered with like-minded companies to amplify their impact through full-service marketing strategies that bring their vision to life...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Crazy Good Results

    GWL Advertising is a creative agency that has in-house graphic designers, copywriters, marketing strategists, digital specialists, media buyers, website developers, and video production. From print to programatic, billboards to leaderboards, your company's brand is in good hands at GWL...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Little Rock, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • We Can Help Transform Your Business With a Free SEO Audit.

    Founded in 1987, On the Horizon Communications is a full-service digital marketing and Advertising firm skilled in helping your business make a meaningful and measurable impact. From social media marketing to public relations, our expert team can assist in strategizing the most efficient way to spend your...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Visalia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • All Your Media Under One Tree

    Connect Everything. We are a comprehensive marketing and advertising firm capable of handling all aspects of your brand.We believe that marketing plans are far more powerful when theyre integrated into everything companies do, say, and think. But without clear goals, honest leadership, and out-of-the-box...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • 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
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Small Businesses with Cutting-Edge Local Digital Marketing Solutions

    Marie Street Marketing is a full-service integrated marketing agency working with the world's best entertainment, consumer and lifestyle brands...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • Building Brands That Matter.

    CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A World-Class Media Buying Agency

    Hailing from Toronto, Canada, M&K Media takes the helm as a prominent media planning and purchasing agency. The visionary duo of Julie McIlroy and Julie King established this venture in 2001, driven by a fundamental conviction that the realms of media buying and planning thrive at the crossroads of art and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Sport marketing done right!

    Alliance excels at orchestrating and launching comprehensive multi-team sport marketing initiatives on your behalf. Our adept team collaborates closely with each venue, skillfully negotiating sponsorship prospects, overseeing the development of artwork and campaign components, and meticulously ensuring the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Videos That Outperform Expectations!

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    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Old Westbury, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
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    Location
    Zug, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Programmatic Media Partner

    Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Plymouth, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
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    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
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
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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