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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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
Beyond Bracket is a video editing company producing long-form, short-form and podcast video for creators and brands worldwide...
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- 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%...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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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...
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- 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...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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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
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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...
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- 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
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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
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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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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
- Silverstone, 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...
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- 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...
Top Services:
- 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...
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- 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
Since 2003, Dot IT has run digital ads for clients like UNESCO and USAID. It manages Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Snapchat Ads across 265+ client accounts. The media buying firm fits SMEs wanting ROI-focused paid campaigns...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Emizen Tech is an acclaimed IT organization that specializes in delivering top-of-the-line e-commerce solutions to various industry verticals. Our core areas of expertise are hybrid app development, CakePHP, and finance app development. Our team of technically outstanding and highly experienced e-commerce...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Excella PPC was founded by Yulian Hrab with the vision of building a Google Ads and PPC agency focused on honesty, transparency, and measurable ROI. Starting as a freelancer in Ukraine, Yulian grew long-term partnerships into a boutique team with offices in Kyiv and New York. Today, Excella PPC supp...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Media Buying
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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
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
B9 Solutions is committed to delivering top-tier digital marketing services that align perfectly with our clients' expectations. We believe in a thorough understanding of your business, including its scale and scope, to ensure that our efforts are worthwhile. With a wealth of experience spanning over nine...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are Writers of the West, a reputable book ghostwriting, book marketing, book editing and book publishing agency with over two decades of experience and a strong track record. Our mission is to provide accessible and impactful creative agency and book-writing services...
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- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Translation Services
- Transcription Services
- Market Research
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At INFLUASIA, we specialize in elevating digital conversations. As an award-winning media group and influencer agency with a network of Malaysia's most respected news outlets, our team is dedicated to helping you lead the influential dialogue that defines today’s marketplace...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Adsrey, we’re dedicated to developing strong and lasting partnerships. We strive to uncover the motivations driving your business success; from grasping what drives you forward and aiming for a meaningful impact on your customers through powerful marketing tactics - together we can reach the goal!...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Geeks & Nomads specializes in creating dynamic web and mobile experiences that captivate users. Our team of experts brings AI & Blockchain technologies to life with custom software development and innovative UI/UX designs. Let us help power your next project...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Zen Republic Digital Agency crafts bespoke marketing solutions, blending creativity and strategy. Elevate your brand with our tailored approach to advertising, delivering results that resonate. Every project is a canvas, and we paint success stories through innovative campaigns...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Amoeiro, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We specialize in creative content creation, animations, websites, and audiovisuals for different digital formats such as social media and email...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital marketing services like SEO, SMO, PPC, or even Content marketing can help you grow your business in todays digital environment. We help you focus on your businesss unique offerings instead of dealing with the technicalities of marketing. Get a free quote today!...
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ocupe Digital offers high-caliber Marketing teams to work on Performance, Creative, Media Buying & Planning services for startups, scaleups and agencies.We've worked with clients such as Ogilvy, EY, JP Morgan, BMW and multiple startups. Our A-team has professionals coming from Google and Facebook to get...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lead Center Media is a Performance Marketing and Lead Generation agency focused on generating high quality leads for businesses using growth management and business development strategies. We use omni channel marketing methods to help businesses grow in the long run. Our core expertise are in the home...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PicAudience is a digital marketing agency specializing in crafting compelling social media presences to connect brands with their target audience. By understanding client pain points and leveraging unique strengths, PicAudience develops tailored strategies to drive brand growth...
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- Media Buying
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
B2B marketing for sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, transportation, heavy industry and IT. We help market products in French-, Dutch- and English-speaking markets. We have clients from Europe and the US. We are a digital marketing agency that generates leads. We have direct experience working in...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DiHook is your go-to partner for dynamic marketing and advertising solutions. We specialize in creating innovative strategies that capture attention and drive results. With a blend of creativity and data-driven insights, DiHook ensures your brand hooks the right audience and reels in success...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kurukshetra, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digi Pandaz Pakistan Digital Marketing Agency Lahore propels businesses into the digital forefront with unparalleled expertise. With a multi-channel approach encompassing social media, search engines, and beyond...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brain Behind Brand Media specializes in innovative advertising, branding, and printing services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. With over a decade of experience, the agency provides high-quality digital and offset printing, signage manufacturing, and promotional printing that drive...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Branding
- Location
- Arrah, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're the creative & growth-focused digital marketing partner for consumer-centric Indian businesses.We offer customized and comprehensive creative solutions from strategy and planning to social media, copywriting, and even branding & website design...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We sell convenience. We organize your marketing goals and set everything up for you like a red carpet so that you and walk down the aisle and can achieve the success that you crave...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AlGurus is a results-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow through SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, eCommerce development, and web solutions, delivering data-driven strategies that increase visibility, leads, and revenue...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kakushin Digital is a bilingual digital marketing agency helping global brands thrive in Japan. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, and analytics, blending local expertise with international strategy. From building strong online visibility to driving measurable growth, we help companies break language and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Translation Services
- Media Buying
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digiactus helps brands get discovered across search engines and AI platforms. Our approach combines SEO, AI search optimisation, and data-driven content to improve rankings, increase visibility in AI answers, and turn search demand into real business results...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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
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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.
| 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