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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  • Get A Grip On Your Marketing

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

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Growth Partner

    Freelance Google, Microsoft and Meta Ads management for UK ecommerce and B2B brands. Senior, hands-on, no account-manager layer. Edinburgh based...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    Location
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Everyone deserves a better services

    Pixellion is a leading digital marketing agency based in Yangon, Myanmar. We bring the whole team of specialists who always love to innovate things to another level by the access of world-class resources...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Yangon, Burma
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Award Winning Creative Agency

    Milked Media is a creative agency that specializes in content production, paid social and email marketing campaigns for fashion, jewelry, beauty, and home e-commerce brands. Together we can reach a wider audience, grow your online sales, and build customer loyalty...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empower your e-commerce or Start-up to Grow and enhance Your Web Presence.

    Growkal's growth hacking and data-driven experiments deliver sustainable success. We identify, address and act on challenges tailored specifically for small companies like yours. With our expert growth marketing strategies, SMM services, PPC marketing tactics and website/e-commerce development solutions –...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Varna, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help remarkable Brands optimize performance to maximize Revenue from advertising.

    Huddle Fifty's founding members are all coming from the in-house world, and all dealt with several dozens of agencies in their previous careers. We thought we could do better in many ways, specifically in regards to transparency, flexibility and deliverables across the board...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Experts In Florida

    ITllect is a premier digital agency where intelligent design meets high-performance growth. Based in Plantation, Florida, we provide brands nationwide with a technical edge through custom web development and multi-channel marketing. Our expertise spans expert SEO, Paid Media, E-commerce optimization, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Plantation, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help You Grow

    We help you generate quality leads and increase sales with Facebook, Instagram and Google ads. We offer complete transparency, provide instant support and collaborate closely with you with a dedicated accounts manager. No long-term contracts. We succeed only when you succeed...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $69/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Masters in digital marketing with a creative edge.

    The Xwork team has been nurturing this uncannily deep passion for eCommerce and all things digital for the past 14 years or so by now. We've grappled with the elusive SEO (Search Engine Optimization), tackled the SEM (Search Engine Marketing) conundrum, embraced eCommerce, seek solace in SMM (Social Media...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Skudai, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turn Ad Spend Into Real Revenue

    Performo Media is a Warsaw-based performance marketing agency led by Iman Bordbar, a certified Google Ads expert. The agency helps service businesses and eCommerce brands grow through data-driven advertising strategies that deliver measurable ROI...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Top PR agency In South Africa

    Tribeca Public Relations is an award-winning, leading PR agency in South Africa. We are lead by our five TRIBE values of teamwork, relationships, integrity, bravery and excellence. We are passionate about public relations and the impact it has on our clients’ business objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Reputation Management
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Website Development That Converts Visitors Into Customers

    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
  • We Offer Ideas That Dare

    alpstudios is a creative marketing and video production agency focused on helping brands stand out through bold storytelling, high-impact campaigns, and modern digital experiences. Based in Switzerland, the agency specializes in video production, branding, website development, and social media marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Cham, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Ahead.

    From Bollywood to Start-ups. International Foundations to Established Companies. Tactics has helped businesses increase their revenue, decrease their costs and nail their marketing across the globe. We have worked with diverse clients across industries, preferences and needs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Stories, Connecting Brands

    Established in 2012 and based in Hong Kong, JIN Communications (www.jin-comm.com) is a marketing communications agency dedicated to supporting the launch and promotion of restaurant, wine & spirits, hotel, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. In 2023, we expanded our presence to the vibrant city of...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building Brands Across Toronto

    Metabaz is a results-driven agency in Richmond Hill that turns local businesses into market leaders. We specialize in Local SEO, Google Maps optimization, and high-ROI Google & Meta Ads tailored for the GTA market. From cinematic videography to high-converting website design, we provide a 360° growth engine...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Richmond Hill, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • No more excuses! Build Leadership Content that Converts

    Building from within!I promote your brand and amplify your voice by extracting your unique positioning and value. No need to only cater to the journalists. We speak to your very core user who will become your brand catalyst...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovate. Create. Activate.

    Terfuu is a creative video production agency ushering in a new era of creative excellence. Specializing in advertising content tailored for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, Terfuu collaborates with active lifestyle and beauty brands, offering performance-based ad creatives that drive results and revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance-Driven SEO, SEM and PPC Digital Marketing Agency

    TimeZ Marketing is a global, performance-driven SEO, SEM, and PPC agency delivering measurable, scalable growth for B2B SaaS, eCommerce, enterprise, and local brands. We leverage live data to drive and optimize traffic and increase search visibility...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $86/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Profit-driven Ads For Ecommerce & B2B

    BSR Exclusive is a profit-led performance marketing agency (founded 2018, Cluj-Napoca) focused on eCommerce and B2B. We build and scale campaigns on Google Ads (incl. PMax with brand/non-brand separation), Meta Ads, and product feeds (SKU/GTIN governance), backed by measurement that actually works (GA4, GTM...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Growth Partner

    Were a media and marketing agency who blends strategy, creativity, and data to help businesses perform. We dont chase trends, we build campaigns that connect, convert, and scale with intent...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Ripponlea, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AlCaz Media is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in strategic growth solutions. The agency helps eCommerce, real estate, education, FinTexh, and IT businesses increase brand visibility, engage audiences, and drive growth through performance-driven digital strategies. Its services include...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Big Push to The Top

    Expert solutions for digital success. Tailored services include social media management, SEO, web design, and more. You can maximize ROI and engage your target audience with us...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connect Businesses And Customers With One Click

    Connecting businesses and customers with a single click that's what LA Click stands for. With Google Ads, SEO, AI marketing, and conversion tracking, we offer holistic strategies, tracking, and continuous optimization to turn clicks into real customers. Our founder, Lisa-Ann, is one of the few Google...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Zürich, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The best digital prospects.

    Our long term relations with clients prove our competencies in various fields like communication strategies, web design, digital campaigns, PPC, social media etc...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Gdansk, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Sensitivity, creativity and up-to-date know-how

    The average person today spends their time on 5 social media platforms. We know how to create interest and achieve conversions. Scalable. For products & services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Kempten, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Intense or nothing growth marketing agency

    Intense is a visionary marketing, Technology and Media organization, deeply rooted in UK...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Fuel Your Growth

    Roxfire is a performance-driven marketing agency focused on building scalable revenue systems, not just running ads. We help service businesses generate consistent, high-quality leads through Google Ads, Meta Ads, and SEO, all integrated into one optimized acquisition system...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Streamlining The eCommerce Shopping Experience!

    Scaledon's team of experts guides clients through the full marketing cycle with 15+ years of experience. From strategic planning to data management and reporting, our services cover every aspect needed for a successful campaign - including PPC, SEO, email initiatives and creative content/designs...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Australia's leading & most awarded full service agency

    Welcome is a full service agency delivering brand, strategy, social media, digital, marketing, content, technology & development, data solutions - 100% in-house & under one roof. Our award winning teams craft integrated solutions that drive growth, impact & measurable success. You are Welcome...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • CRM Consulting
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Darlinghurst, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance through innovation and creativity

    Growth consulting company. We perform various objective driven actions to predictively grow businesses. From funnels through branding and positioning actions, we implement data dashboards to analyze and optimize our clients' digital ecosystem's performance...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Lima, Peru
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design. Our Passion.

    We believe in using design to bring your creativity into reality. And with inspirational designs through various mediums to better communicate your brands key messages with important stakeholders...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Revolution In Internet Marketing

    BROagency is a USA-based digital marketing and lead generation agency that helps businesses accelerate growth through innovative internet marketing strategies and performance-driven campaigns. With a focus on advertising, lead generation, and digital business development, the agency combines strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Florida, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Not Your Ordinary Agency

    Uraga Digital Agency is a performance marketing and content agency headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, with offices in Jakarta and Surabaya. Founded in 2019, Uraga serves 300+ brand clients across B2B, retail, startup, and e-commerce sectors. The agency manages IDR 1 billion+ in monthly ad spend and holds...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Malang, Indonesia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach The Digital Mountaintop

    Local Lead Growth is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping local businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, AI automation, web design, and conversion-focused marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    North Attleborough, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Brand, Master Your Identity with Branding Experts

    Your one-stop solution for achieving online visibility and brand recognition. With our unparalleled expertise, we can guarantee the publication of your content on prestigious websites such as Yahoo, Webmd, Business.com, USAToday, Bing, Entrepreneur, and many other high-traffic platforms with high domain...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Google Partner Agency For Digital Marketing

    We are a group of social media geeks and marketers who expertise in delivering ROI-oriented Digital Marketing solutions. We all aim for your digital success & provide your Brand an added advantage & help in the formation of your Brand. Many globally recognized Brands have gone under a digital makeover from us...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Jaipur, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Create Ads that Sells, Not Impress, But Sell.

    Bharat Mavens Leading performance marketing agency for brands. With 4.5-average rating by clients we create advertising that sells. Experience of working with all types of business from homegrown bootstrapped to VC-backed fast growth brands...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Our Business Is To Grow Your Business

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kolkata, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Aiding brand experience since 1993

    As one of the countrys leading advertising and media agencies, Prachar goes beyond offering full-fledged advertising and media services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leadcrew is a digital marketing agency in Karachi.

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

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Story, In The Headlines

    Media Maniacs Group is a PR agency that helps brands get featured in top media and build strong market trust through smart and result-driven communication strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designing your Future in China.

    DFC Studio is a digital and e-commerce agency specializing in brand development in the Chinese market. With offices in Beijing and Lyon, we support prestigious clients such as TotalEnergies, the French Embassy, and fashion brands like Pyrenex in their growth across China. Our bicultural team, made up of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Beijing, China
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Engage Customers.

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Lahore, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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

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