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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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
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
Wildfire is a media buying agency that has planned media for brands like Truliant Federal Credit Union. With 20+ years of experience, its in-house team runs SEM, paid social, programmatic, CTV, and out-of-home. The agency fits regional and mid-sized brands wanting one integrated media plan...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 104 Projects Listed
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
We're a strategic, innovative, and creative communications agency driven by one key belief: Stories are better shared...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 65 Projects Listed
Since 2015, Bobo Digital has run Google Ads for Cushman & Wakefield, driving a 700% lead increase. It lifted Practical Outcomes conversions 250% while capping CPA growth at 20%. The agency fits small businesses wanting boutique attention...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Prospect, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Afef Ayed has managed Google and Facebook Ads for nearly 8 years, driving a 7,000% revenue increase for NGX. Its work for Ibs and Sibo Clinics cut monthly cost 94% while lifting ROAS 6x. The agency fits startups wanting hands-on growth marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Toulouse, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Since 2017, SIXGUN has managed Google Ads and paid social for clients like Novotel and Ray White. Its Novotel Melbourne Airport campaign lifted ROAS by 138% and revenue by 59%. The agency fits small businesses with budgets from $1,000 to $15,000+/month...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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
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
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
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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
Since 2005, as Encite, YB Marketing has run Google Ads for Pickens Technical College and IlluminOss Medical. It runs search, display, and Shopping with weekly optimization. The agency fits small businesses wanting ads with branding and SEO...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Yakima, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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
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- 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
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
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- 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
Global media planning & buying agency specializing in TV, VOD, Sponsorship, OOH, Radio & Podcast, and Digital marketing campaigns across 20+ international markets. International Advertising Solutions helps brands scale locally, nationally and internationally with tailored campaigns across every major channel...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At ARKANA, we assist mobile applications with technology, marketing, advertising, and consulting for their teams. With over a decade of industry experience since 2009, we've supported apps for various clients, from startups to major corporations like ABA English, Cabify, Waylet, and more. Our services include...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- CRO
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- Location
- León, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Golden Digital is your bolt-on, expert Shopify and web design team for ecommerce. We partner with small to medium-sized ecommerce brands that have achieved product-market fit, supporting teams of 1 to 25 and annual sales between $500k and $10m. Our clients gain access to a level of web and Shopify design...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Maison MRKT runs performance marketing for premium and luxury ecommerce brands from New York. Founded in 2014, the agency has driven more than $1 billion in ecommerce GMV across fashion, beauty, fragrance, and home, for clients including Carolina Herrera, Lacoste, and D.S. & Durga...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Orange Carrot is a marketing and branding agency with offices in the United States and India. We try to provide sophisticated, creative marketing solutions that help brands create and keep their competitive edge. Our professional team of media buyers, strategists, analysts, and digital business consultants...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Marnox Media offers a comprehensive range of services, facilitating the seamless purchase of advertising space on behalf of our clients across numerous African countries. With expertise in navigating diverse markets, we ensure effective and strategic placement to maximize our clients' reach and impact...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Float Media House is a dynamic advertising agency specializing in precision media planning and programmatic buying that helps brands and agencies scale their operations with enterprise-level impact, even on startup budgets. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, real-time data, and advanced analytics...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Downey, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Revenue Rise
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an autonomous media and communications agency offering comprehensive strategic planning and execution services to businesses on a global scale. Our mission revolves around reshaping and improving the traditional advertising agency model, bringing forth a superior, cost-effective, dedicated, and agile...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a full service marketing agency since 2008, we have provided an excellent service to our clients based on a deep knowledge of radio, tv and online advertising. A team of professionals with a high level of passion for customer service and B2B marketing services. We can develop a marketing and...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VAW Media is a small (team of 3) full-service social media & paid advertising agency building strategy-first systems for real growth not vanity metrics. We manage organic content, Meta & Google Ads, and lead generation for businesses nationwide, turning followers and clicks into paying customers...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
CAYK Marketing has been a leading force in marketing for nearly thirty years, specializing in website design, SEO, advertising management, and strategic planning. With a focus on your organization's success, CAYK offers decades of proven experience, whether you require a technical audit or comprehensive...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Diligent is a performance-marketing agency for ecommerce brands. We pair specialist Google Ads management with airtight web analytics, so the numbers you act on are trustworthy before we scale. Founded in 2018, Belgrade-based, working worldwide. You own everything we build...
Top Services:
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative Force Solution is a comprehensive digital marketing agency that crafts bespoke solutions to propel businesses toward their objectives. With a profound grasp of diverse industries and sales dynamics, we specialize in crafting captivating content that not only engages but also yields tangible outcomes...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Callanta Media specializes in strategic planning, fractional marketing executive services, and paid media management to propel businesses forward. Combining creativity with data-driven insights, the agency delivers impactful results in the ever-evolving digital world. Callanta Media offers expertise and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ciente.io is a Dubai-based B2B demand generation and Advertising agency in Dubai that helps technology companies, SaaS providers, and enterprise brands accelerate revenue growth through high-quality lead acquisition and performance-driven marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Born in Floridas competitive hospitality scene, J. Oliver Advertising now drives data-first growth for service businesses, e-commerce brands, and professional firms such as law firms, medical clinics, wellness brands, and beyond...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
South West Vision holds the conviction that groundbreaking marketing transcends mere advertising; it embodies the art of creative disruption and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that strategically elevate brands and businesses in the market landscape...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
For agencies & brands who demand high-performance CTV ad campaigns, Strategus is a CTV centric hands-on partner that drives proven results...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Location
- Englewood, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Evolution Media Group - EMG - gives automotive agencies the streaming advertising tools they want to deliver the results their dealers need...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sloane Media, established in 2012, leverages over 20 years of experience in media sales to deliver value-driven campaigns and strategic market share growth. The agency emphasizes accountability and integrity while negotiating the best media investments and building revenue-focused advertising strategies...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Colorado SEO Pros leverages its specialized expertise to generate tangible business success for its clients, going beyond implementing SEO procedures to enhance rankings...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
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- Location
- Golden, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are the only Netherlands-based marketing agency that guarantees profitable marketing campaigns. If our campaigns are not profitable, you just don't pay us - easy as that. Feel free to book a call and discover the magic of Gigaleads today...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a leading multicultural strategic branding agency specializing in creating a brands digital footprint, innovative communication engagements, and comprehensive community outreach strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Ewa Beach, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Cybertron Ads is a tech powered advertising platform coupled with the right team that has experience and ability to serve in all key aspects of modern advertising today. Contact us to know more!...
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- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Positive Agency is where bold creativity meets the vibrant pulse of Latin America. We dont just follow trends we design them, tailoring every idea to resonate with the culture, rhythm, and diversity of our region. For us, creativity isnt a department, its our DNA...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Beige Agency is an effectiveness-driven, integrated creative agency that excels in fostering the growth of meaningful brands. By blending strategy, creativity, and media, Beige helps brands break through the noise, transform their presence, and form lasting impressions with their audiences...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service video production company specializing in commercials, digital ads, direct response and corporate videos. We help companies connect with their market through video and deliver content on time, on spec and on budget...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Started Agency is a performance-driven digital marketing agency, Google Premier Partner, Meta Business Partner, and TikTok Platinum Agency. Since 2017, we help eCommerce brands and lead generation businesses scale profitably through data-driven campaigns on Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube, and...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
With RED DOT MULTIMEDIAs creative services, your business wont just be seenitll be remembered. From eye-catching visuals to strategic storytelling, We help you reach and engage your audience on the platforms they love most, turning followers into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Growth Lab is an all-women performance marketing agency built on a simple structure: four senior directors, one per channel, and one of them runs your account personally. No junior handoffs, no templated playbooks. We manage Google Ads, paid social, and lifecycle email for women-owned businesses in ecommerce...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Herriman, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brisbane-based Google Ads and Meta Ads specialist. You work directly with the founder: no account managers, no lock-in contracts and no markup on ad spend...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Social media, marketing, and advertising agency. My BFF Social develops strategic marketing solutions that drive business forward...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2010, Partisan Advertising is an Auckland-based advertising agency specializing in advertising, marketing, media buying, and graphic design...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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