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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ARM is not a general practitioner. We are your specialized surgeon for navigating the world of audio influencer advertising. Our data and expertise drive unparalleled ROI. We believe marketing doesn’t have to be invisible or invasive to be effective. We know the best brand relationships are built on...
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- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
3Q/DEPT has been helping innovative businesses succeed since 2008. Through 3Q's assistance, brands such as Square, ModCloth, SurveyMonkey and Eventbrite have evolved from up-and-comers to industry leaders! For more information on the services we offer visit https://3qDept.com/contact today - it could be your...
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- SEO
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
GKV provides Advertising, Brand Identity, Brand Inside, Media Planning & Buying, Public Relations, Social Media, Grassroots, Direct Marketing, Video Editing Services...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Audio Production
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Park Ridge, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Harmelin Media is a strategic, data-driven media agency dedicated to maximizing measurable business outcomes for clients. With over 40 years of experience, the agency offers in-depth consumer insights, advanced targeting technologies, and a commitment to operational excellence. Its service-driven culture...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
For over 15 years, Ark Marketing, a media buying and digital marketing agency, has partnered with clients to enhance their online visibility and market presence. Leveraging custom marketing strategies, the agency elevates brands, champions causes, and drives revenue growth. Its tailored approach ensures...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
MK Media is a dynamic independent media agency delivering agile and informed media strategy, planning, and buying solutions. With a focus on maximizing efficiency and effectiveness, MK Media navigates the complexities of traditional and digital media to drive impactful campaigns and tangible results for...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Abbotsford, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Criterion Global excels in delivering capital-efficient media buying services for top brands and in-house media teams. Combining advanced technology with a relentless drive for success, Criterion Global facilitates new customer acquisition and global expansion. It provides television (TV), video, retail media...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
As a leading, independent, woman-owned media agency with offices in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Rochester, Hoffmann Murtaugh delivers exceptional media solutions. Our team boasts extensive experience across industries and media channels, enabling us to craft targeted strategies for both national and local...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
LGG Media manages paid media across Google, Meta and Microsoft Advertising for businesses spending $100K+ a month. Every engagement starts with attribution, before a single campaign launches. We manage more than $100M in annual ad spend for clients in Canada and the US. No annual contracts...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Media Two stands as a prominent player in the realm of media buying, distinguished by their comprehensive approach to managing both conventional and digital acquisitions from within their organization...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Dame Creative is a female-led full-service creative agency based in Chicago, specialising in brand strategy, design and storytelling that connect meaningfully with people and drive business outcomes...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our omni-channel capabilities allow us to grow our partners everywhere, efficiently and at hyper-speed. We make data-driven market decisions based on the metrics that matter most: CAC, ROAS, LTV, MER, CPL and Incrementality...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
t2ó is a digital marketing agency that accelerates business growth through technology and data-driven strategies. The agency connects with audiences by creating multi-channel journeys enhanced by creative solutions. Maximizing conversion rates and fostering customer loyalty, t2ó delivers impactful results...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Your brand goes beyond local alive on the global stage...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
GameChangerSF specializes in mobile app marketing, creative services, and data science. With eight years of experience and a track record of profitable apps marketed, we are the winning choice for your promotional initiatives...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Market Research
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- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
This January is an indie creative agency building brands that have to earn attention instead of buying it. Our design, creative, production and media buying teams sit side by side. Clients include Lufthansa Group, GRVTY, the International Spy Museum and ZURU...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up

Ruckus
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Are you seeking a competitive edge? Check us out at Epicosity, where we unlock the potential of our clients and team. With a strong experience in brand development, media planning/placement & digital/social strategies, there is no goal beyond reach. For those ready to challenge their limits - let us prove...
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- Media Buying
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Involved Media is a global independent media buying agency with eyes on the client every step of the way. We help growing brands flourish across the globe and challenge what can be expected of an indie - combining hands-on service and agility of an indie with the resources of a global enterprise...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Fearless Media has developed a robust system that helps bridge the gap common in traditional marketing. By combining media and creative expertise into one cohesive team of passionate inquirers, Fearless Media has become an indispensable solution for successful branding campaigns...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Top partner for e-commerce omni channel growth specializing in: Finding capital partners for investments/acquisitions, Email/SMS marketing, and Paid Advertising on all channels...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Media Buying
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
EXL Media guarantees to provide you with a tailored strategy focusing on meeting your needs and delivering tangible results. Our approach is open, collaborative, unified to ensure maximum effectiveness in all aspects of our work together...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Incline Village, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Marketing Doctor, we are transforming the media planning and buying landscape one client at a time. Our unique strategy of converging traditional and digital platforms is ahead of its time--we create unparalleled synergy across channels while ensuring maximum value for our clients' marketing budgets. We're...
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- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
CommCreative is a marketing agency with a strategic mindset and creative energy that is deeply rooted in digital. We are passionate about crafting stories that truly express the core of our clients and connect with their target audiences. Whether it is B2B or B2C, we believe in stirring up emotions to inspire...
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- Branding
- Media Buying
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Framingham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
G&G specializes in brand-building for bold clients who take unconventional routes to outperform their competition. Our ethical approach uncovers strategic perspectives and brings brands to life in cluttered markets...
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- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Forge Entertainment, we believe great stories create powerful connections. We specialize in elevating brands through strategic partnerships, authentic integrations, and compelling content that resonates with audiences and delivers measurable value...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...
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- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
KARAMAN Digital distinguishes itself as a Google Partner Agency specializing in the iGaming, Betting, and Fintech sectors. As growth architects, we design customized strategies that yield tangible profits in regulated markets, with a proven track record featuring collaborations with industry leaders such as...
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- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Osijek, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Social media content creation agency that specializes in brand road mapping, strategy, creative execution, and overall social media management...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Borshoff is an integrated marketing communications agency, crafting impactful connections between brands and their audiences for nearly four decades...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
CCMedia Agency guarantees the best performance for clients through targeted strategies backed by data and strong relationships. Our superior media plans, exceptional service and extensive range of services - from SEM to TV advertising. We combine with actionable analytics, allowing us to create an effective...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At The Charles, we craft unforgettable brand experiences. Our expert team creates strategic campaigns and digital journeys for lifestyle, beauty, luxury media & technology brands that drive impactful storytelling with lasting impressions...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
IMM makes brands break barriers and spark growth through innovative digital solutions. Our expertise is like a guiding force that helps set companies on the course for success - enabling them to evolve, rise and reach their tipping point of greatness! So, if you're looking to put your business in motion or...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Wingman Media is a Los Angeles-based media planning and buying agency whose expert growth marketing services have earned them an incredible spot in the Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2022 list. We help all kinds of companies, whether they're just starting up or already established - by...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Web Design
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Boathouse is a performance marketing agency dedicated to improving marketing impact through data, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by a team-focused ethos, Boathouse combines strategic rigor with innovative solutions to deliver results that drive client success. Committed to diversity and...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Market Research
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- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
REICHLUNDPARTNER Communications Group is redefining success in the German-speaking markets, comprised of seasoned experts crafting marketing communications solutions for clients across Austria and beyond.With own subsidiaries based in Munich and Zurich and an expansive ICOM Network of independent agencies...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are Doe-Anderson, a long-standing ad agency with roots dating back to 1915. At the heart of our work lies a profound understanding of the individuals behind consumer behavior...
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- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and...
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- SEO
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
High-end brands defy commodity. Luxury products compete on the value of their experience, not retail price. Affluent buyers want to fall in love with a brand. But they also need reasons to believe in it. This makes the luxury purchase cycle longer. But once you win a new customer, you earn their loyalty...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
NYBA is the AI platform for ticket sales in live entertainment: campaigns on Meta, TikTok and Google, measured on real ticket sales. 75M+ tickets sold...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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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






































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