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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  • Searchbloom

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land

    Since 2014, Searchbloom has bought paid search for brands like Nordstrom and US Bank. It manages $100M+ in annual ad spend, with PPC starting at $2,000/month. The agency fits mid-market and enterprise businesses with an established ad budget...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    South Jordan, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    Searchbloom Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Web Development
    • AEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Nordstrom
    • Bill.com
    • 1800 contacts
    • Idera, Inc.
    • Divvy
    • Wh Law
    • Schwartzapfel Lawyers
    • Goedeker's
    • Suse
    • DeWils
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sacha Awwa
      Sacha Awwa Founder at SAMG Marketing
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Sacha Awwa

      Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every TimeSearch Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.

    • Clayton Johnson
      Clayton Johnson Director of Licensing and Publishing at Musicnotes
      5.0★

      Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson

      Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CMO at Food Manufacturing Company
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Anonymous

      Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.

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  • Increase your Shopify profit by 300% through paid social, search, and email.

    Digital Darts has bought Google Ads for Shopify stores since 2015, including My City Plants and Etrnl Rings. It only takes clients spending $1,000+/month on ads. The media buying agency suits Shopify merchants scaling paid search with an established budget...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    South Toowoomba, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Serve Your Niche And Dominate Your Market.

    SEO Consult Services has been running Google and Facebook ad campaigns since 2011, working with clients like Bulk Reef Supply. Its Facebook Ads lead has driven multiple seven-figure client revenues. The agency suits small and mid-sized businesses in niche or local markets...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Market Research
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Web Tonic

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Trusted By More Than 750 Brands like Nestle, Airbnb and Youtube.

    Web Tonic has managed PPC and paid social for brands like Disney, Unilever, and New Balance. It won Best PPC Campaign at the 2026 Global Agency Awards. The media buying firm fits growth-stage to enterprise brands doing $500K+ in annual revenue...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    36 Projects Listed

    Web Tonic Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Quebequead
    • Buying Property
    • A L'Amiable
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Web Tonic Reviews & Testimonials

    • Molina Katherine
      Molina Katherine Review from Google
      5.0★

      Molina Katherine's Review Sourced from Google

      The SEO side feels long term and structured, it is presented like a system you build and improve over time, which feels more trustworthy than shortcut promises.

    • Bradley Weight
      Bradley Weight Review from Google
      5.0★

      Bradley Weight's Review Sourced from Google

      The PPC messaging feels grounded in real optimization work, like the focus is on tightening targeting, improving relevance, and steadily pushing performance instead of chasing quick hype wins.

    • Paul Sellers
      Paul Sellers Review from Google
      5.0★

      Paul Sellers's Review Sourced from Google

      The SEO angle feels long term and disciplined, while still respecting that paid media drives quicker results, that balance is hard to find and they nailed it.

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  • The Agency Run by The World's #1 and #3 PPC Experts

    Since 2013, AdVenture Media has managed Google and Meta Ads for brands like Forbes and Sennheiser. It's a Google Premier Partner overseeing $100M+ across 500+ clients. The media buying firm fits Fortune 100 and growth-stage brands with a substantial budget...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Woodmere, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    36 Projects Listed
  • Your Future Peace of Mind Growth Marketing Agency

    Brenton Way has grown paid media for beauty and fashion brands like MoxieLash and Hannah Blount since 2017. Its IcarusX platform tests creative on 10% of ad spend. The agency recommends a $5,000/month minimum, suiting DTC brands ready to scale...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Data-driven Digital Marketing Agency To Maximize Revenue

    Redefine Web runs PPC across Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Amazon on a flat fee, not percent-of-spend. Median CPA drops by 48% by week 8, backed by a 14-day booked-meeting guarantee. Its tiers run $499/mo under $3K in spend up to $3,500+ for $80K and up...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    26 Projects Listed
  • Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Fuss-free digital advertising solutions

    Datawrkz has operated programmatic ads via its DSP, Vizibl, alongside The Trade Desk and Amazon DSP. It's a subsidiary of publicly traded Nazara Technologies. With 10+ years of experience, the agency fits brands and agencies wanting full-funnel programmatic buying...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • E-Commerce Got Hard We Can Help.

    Since 2008, Reap Commerce has managed PPC and paid social, backed by its persona platform NeuroGraph. Its Amazon work for GOAT Fuel drove a 175% revenue jump in month one. The agency fits mid-market ecommerce brands wanting persona-driven targeting...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Honest. Transparent. Data-driven Results.

    Clicta Digital is a digital marketing and SEO agency in Denver. We provide businesses with SEO, web design, eCommerce, and digital marketing services. Our marketing experts specialize in getting you highly targeted leads which turn into sales...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Power Your Growth With Performance Marketing

    Since 2000, OpenMoves has run PPC and paid social, driving 10x lead-gen efficiency for Justworks. It scaled a university media spend to $1M/month for student acquisition. The agency fits B2B and ecommerce brands with $10K-$100K+ monthly budgets...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Huntington, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • The MENA SEO & AI Search Agency That Drives Growth

    VOCTOS is an SEO and AI search (GEO) agency built for Arabic and English markets across the MENA region. We rank brands on Google and get them named inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. Google Premier Partner, 500+ projects across 22+ countries...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $37/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Bringing Together Expertise, Experience, and Enthusiasm

    Vizion Interactive is a media buying company, running PPC since 2005 for clients like Lennox International and Interstate Batteries. A film studio client saw conversions jump 400% while costs fell 75%. The agency fits mid-market brands wanting paid media across search, social, and Amazon...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • AEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • AWARD WINNING Digital Marketing Agency. We Grow Your Brand Online with Measurable Success!

    Software Pro Digital has run paid media since 2015, driving 950+ conversions at ~$14 each for a Chicago pet care client. It buys Google, Meta, and programmatic TV/DOOH for 3,000+ clients. The media buying agency fits local businesses wanting paid media with SEO...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • To be frank, we are committed to inspire, learn, and be happy.

    Frank has bought media for cannabis, hospitality, and casino clients since 2014, growing from a video shop into a full agency. It handles TV, radio, and digital placement with branding built in. The agency suits regional niche-industry businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $126/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Everything Brilliant Brands Need, All In One Place

    Strategy and insight. Performance and digital. Creative services and media planning. In-house photography studios. A diverse portfolio. This is HUB. Weve been elevating brands across the world since 2007, with hard work and great ideas inspiring our integrated approach from the get-go...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Email Marketing and Marketing automation | Conversion rate optimization | Klaviyo for eCommerce

    Rocket CRO Lab is a seasoned Digital Marketing agency with over seven years of experience, having successfully completed more than 90 projects worldwide. We specialize in Conversion Rate Optimization and email marketing (marketing automation) tailored for eCommerce businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Integrated Marketing for Modern Brands

    D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Kirkland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Yakima, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boutique Online Marketing Consultancy

    Yael Consulting is a results-driven Google Ads and online marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses grow profitably through smarter, data-driven strategies. We partner with companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, designing unique strategies tailored to your specific market...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    Location
    Commack, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Innovative Strategies for Limitless Growth.

    Nexa Growth is a UK-based digital marketing agency offering comprehensive services, from SEO and PPC to specialized Amazon, Pinterest, and TikTok advertising. We're here to support every aspect of your businesss online growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Own consumer consideration.

    Imagine Marketing is a pioneer in affiliate/consideration marketing, offering a service that helps brands own all in-market customers in their industry. Imagine uses levers in affiliate marketing, SEM media buying, and social whitelisting to empower customer acquisition for long term growth...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • CRO
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • ROI-Focused PPC Agency | Google Ads Agency | Google Ads Experts

    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...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    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
  • Premium Media Buying For Global Brands

    XMAN is a data-first media buying agency helping ecommerce and crowdfunding brands scale revenue globally. We specialize in high-performance Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads campaigns designed to lower CPA and maximize ROAS. Unlike generic agencies, we focus on rigorous account audits, creative iteration, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your new favourite marketing agency

    Norsu Media Group are experts in SEO & paid media. Our SEO campaigns produce hundreds of millions of impressions and clicks for our clients. We spend multiple six-figures per month on ads and generate millions in revenue for our clients, who range from small, independent stores to S&P100 companies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Chipping Campden, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We craft digital experiences that empower businesses and in-house teams to do more.

    We Launch, Scale, And Supercharge Businesses Of All Sizes - Backed by years of experience in the digital marketing scene in the Philippines, a team with outstanding skills and high levels of commitment, a history of creative thinking, passion, and innovation, Lime Digital can get you results that meet and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Quezon City, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Digital Agency Specialists

    Advertising & Marketing agency specializing in traditional media advertising & online marketing strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Were a Digital Marketing Agency That Turns Searches Into Sales

    Award-winning Digital Marketing Agency in Manchester. We specialise in Digital Marketing: SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Digital PR...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Companies To Effectively Engage Their Target Audiences And Bridge Gaps To Achieve Impact

    At B3 Media Consulting, we are committed to leveraging digital expertise to consult on and create integrated marketing for growth minded businesses. We are digital marketing experts who have experience working at Google and can accelerate. your digital marketing needs and drive up ROI quickly...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • ROAS-Focused Performance Marketing Agency

    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...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • CRM Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Influence Engineered. Growth Amplified.

    Avenue Z is a modern marketing and communications agency that integrates branding, public relations, digital marketing, and AI-driven media buying to help brands build reputation, drive revenue, and lead in an AI-first world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Top-Rated Google Ads & Meta Ads Specialists

    Keepers Digital is a Google Ads and Meta Ads agency. Paid ads are all we do. Expert-Vetted by Upwork (top 1% of talent), a Google Premier Partner (top 3%) and Premier Verified on Clutch. We handle everything that makes ads work: strategy, creative, landing pages and CRM tracking...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • TMI is an independent performance marketing agency.

    TMI is an award-winning digital marketing agency, partnering with brands worldwide. Our focus is on profit acceleration through data intelligence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • The only agency in the world, confident enough to guarantee your KPIs

    Singapore's 8th fastest growing company, KPI Media has built its reputation on a guarantee no other agency in APAC offers: a 50% refund if targets aren't hit...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We're Obsessed With Perfection At Every Stage Of Your Project

    We create deep, lasting connections. Every strategy is designed to connect and build futures...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
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    Location
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Digital Partner

    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...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Jaipur, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Generating Creativity

    Whether marketing memorable brands, or designing alluring interiors, at Desert Society were passionate about generating creativity to help the people and businesses of the SoCal region shine that much brighter...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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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