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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Intense is a visionary marketing, Technology and Media organization, deeply rooted in UK...
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- Dartford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roxfire is a performance-driven marketing agency focused on building scalable revenue systems, not just running ads. We help service businesses generate consistent, high-quality leads through Google Ads, Meta Ads, and SEO, all integrated into one optimized acquisition system...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Coinis is an AI marketing agent that turns a product URL into finished image and UGC video ads, then launches and autonomously optimizes campaigns across Meta, TikTok, and Google. Used by 50,000+ sellers, the platform re-checks performance every 20 minutes, pausing underperformers and scaling winners without...
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- Podgorica, Montenegro
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Upline Digital is a performance marketing agency specializing in paid advertising and lead generation through Google Ads and Meta Ads for businesses in Israel. Founded by Bar Apota, the agency helps service businesses and e-commerce brands build predictable customer acquisition systems through targeted...
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- AEO
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- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You're not in the marketing business. You're in the plumbing business. We make sure you never have to become a marketing expert just to keep your schedule full. Our team builds complete plumbing lead generation systems using SEO, paid ads, AI automation, websites, CRM, email marketing, and review generation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A brand growth studio in Istanbul, selecting by stage rather than by sector. When a brand has no digital identity, we build it from zero. When it has one that has drifted, we consolidate and rebuild it for growth. Strategy, creative production, Meta advertising and reporting run as one system, not as separate...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scaledon's team of experts guides clients through the full marketing cycle with 15+ years of experience. From strategic planning to data management and reporting, our services cover every aspect needed for a successful campaign - including PPC, SEO, email initiatives and creative content/designs...
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- PPC
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome is a full service agency delivering brand, strategy, social media, digital, marketing, content, technology & development, data solutions - 100% in-house & under one roof. Our award winning teams craft integrated solutions that drive growth, impact & measurable success. You are Welcome...
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- Digital Strategy
- CRM Consulting
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Darlinghurst, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth consulting company. We perform various objective driven actions to predictively grow businesses. From funnels through branding and positioning actions, we implement data dashboards to analyze and optimize our clients' digital ecosystem's performance...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe in using design to bring your creativity into reality. And with inspirational designs through various mediums to better communicate your brands key messages with important stakeholders...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ipse Communication and Marketing the preferred agency for Mexican entrepreneurs, has been transforming ideas into successes since 2010. Based in Guadalajara, we offer digital and traditional marketing, web development, audiovisual production, photographic and legal services. We specialize in SEO, SEM, SMO...
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- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Acquisit is a specialized growth marketing agency that helps companies achieve meaningful, sustainable online growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brazil's only agency with 5 cases published on TikTok For Business official site. Platinum TikTok Agency Advantage since 2023. Boutique growth marketing for up to 30 brands paid media, creative strategy, and full-funnel performance across TikTok, Meta, and Google...
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- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BROagency is a USA-based digital marketing and lead generation agency that helps businesses accelerate growth through innovative internet marketing strategies and performance-driven campaigns. With a focus on advertising, lead generation, and digital business development, the agency combines strategic...
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- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Tellers helps brands grow through digital marketing, UGC production, paid social advertising, and content creation. We combine creator-led storytelling with performance marketing to build campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, leads, and sales. From strategy and creator sourcing to content...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BFACTOR is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, Meta Ads, conversion tracking, and marketing automation. We help businesses generate qualified leads, increase sales, and scale with data-driven strategies, transparent reporting, and measurable results...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Sherpur, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ads Catalyst is a Singapore digital marketing agency specialising in Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, SEO, and web design. We help SMEs grow through performance-driven campaigns and measurable results...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEMA Brands is a Dubai-based digital marketing and branding agency helping businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia grow with creative strategy and measurable results. From building memorable brands to managing high-performing digital campaigns, we deliver tailored solutions in branding, SEO, social media...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Masar Agency was born in Baghdad, Iraq. Not inspired by Baghdad born here. Built here. Shaped by the culture, the noise, the humor, the resilience, and the attention patterns of Iraqi people.We are a strategic creative agency. Our job is not to make content. Our job is to make brands culturally relevant...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Baghdad, Iraq
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sowper es una agencia de publicidad digital en España especializada en Google Ads, Meta Ads (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok Ads y LinkedIn Ads. Google Partner oficial (ID: 8358787832)...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Paterna, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Striv Agency is a creative agency based in Irvine, California, specializing in e-commerce growth through strategic design and web development. The agency combines strategy, branding, creative design, web development, SEO, advertising, and marketing services to help companies strengthen their market position...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $98/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to my website. I'm John Vivas, a professional WordPress specialist developer and integrator located in Chile. I generally work with art directors, web studios, graphic designers and digital marketing agencies globally...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are an independent agency, free to focus on the interests of our clients. We can implement either a more comprehensive or more specialized strategy. Providing the same attention to accounts of various sizes and segments. Pursuing either a path of success or one of disruption. We can move quickly and...
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- Branding
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- Digital Strategy
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- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Virsual is a digital agency specializing in web design, digital transformation and digital marketing for large companies. We offer website development services, e-commerce, apps, CRM software and customized digital marketing strategies. Our young and dynamic team is committed to providing innovative solutions...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pachino, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help businesses grow with AI powered tools and human creativity...
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- Audio Production
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- Location
- Park City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A full-service marketing and creative agency serving clients globally since 2015. Our clients are creating a positive difference with a proper blend of expertise and excellence. By combining your business strengths with our competent team, we believe we can reach the milestone...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Uraga Digital Agency is a performance marketing and content agency headquartered in Malang, Indonesia, with offices in Jakarta and Surabaya. Founded in 2019, Uraga serves 300+ brand clients across B2B, retail, startup, and e-commerce sectors. The agency manages IDR 1 billion+ in monthly ad spend and holds...
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- Malang, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vefogix is your trusted partner for enhancing online visibility through strategic content marketing and high-quality link-building solutions...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local Lead Growth is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping local businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, AI automation, web design, and conversion-focused marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- North Attleborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO, PPC, Web Design & Data Attribution for London, Ontario businesses. We don't just track clicks we architect growth through technical excellence and proprietary attribution technology...
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- Digital Strategy
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- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hooked Digital is a digital marketing agency based in Casablanca, Morocco, helping brands grow through SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, social media management, web development, branding and lead generation. We combine strategy, creativity, technology and data to build measurable digital experiences and...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dubai digital marketing agency in Al Qusais serving businesses across the UAE. Manqoosh runs social media management and paid social on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat, SEO, Google Ads and performance marketing with clear reporting on leads and cost per result. The team also builds websites on...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DeVoy Marketing is an owner-operated digital marketing agency based in Port Charlotte, Florida. We help contractors, home service companies, and other local businesses attract qualified inquiries through Google Ads, local SEO, website design, and social media advertising. Our work connects targeted traffic...
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- Web Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Target2Links delivers high-authority editorial placements for high-growth brands. We map your competitive landscape, identify media gaps, and secure direct features across Tier 1, 2, and 3 publications. We turn your brand's innovation into consistent, defensible media visibility to drive long-term global...
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- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your one-stop solution for achieving online visibility and brand recognition. With our unparalleled expertise, we can guarantee the publication of your content on prestigious websites such as Yahoo, Webmd, Business.com, USAToday, Bing, Entrepreneur, and many other high-traffic platforms with high domain...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a group of social media geeks and marketers who expertise in delivering ROI-oriented Digital Marketing solutions. We all aim for your digital success & provide your Brand an added advantage & help in the formation of your Brand. Many globally recognized Brands have gone under a digital makeover from us...
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- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DC Marketing Results is a digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses achieve strong visibility in local search results. With a strategy centered on Google Maps and search rankings, the company aims to place clients in the top three positions where the majority of customer searches convert into...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Margao, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Level up your online presence with our digital marketing services. Whitelinko is a Results-Driven Digital Marketing agency to Empower Your Next Business Evolution...
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- Sharaqpur, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AI Adult Marketing helps adult brands and content creators get found on Google and AI search tools like ChatGPT. SEO, AEO, GEO, and website services for adult businesses worldwide...
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jagatpură, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5546/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digiactus helps brands get discovered across search engines and AI platforms. Our approach combines SEO, AI search optimisation, and data-driven content to improve rankings, increase visibility in AI answers, and turn search demand into real business results...
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- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bharat Mavens Leading performance marketing agency for brands. With 4.5-average rating by clients we create advertising that sells. Experience of working with all types of business from homegrown bootstrapped to VC-backed fast growth brands...
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- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Routz and Beyond is a results-driven marketing and advertising agency specializing in outdoor advertising, branding, and digital growth strategies. We help businesses build strong visibility, attract the right audience, and increase sales through impactful campaigns and creative storytelling. From...
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Carney Technologies Services is a premier digital marketing and IT Services Provider agency in Kolkata, India, specializing in website design and development, search engine optimization (SEO), Google Ads, Facebook / Instagram Ads, Content Creation, Email marketing, LinkedIn Ads, and social media marketing...
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- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experience Commerce is a leading digital marketing and advertising agency in Mumbai. Part of Cheil SWA Group, Experience Commerce brings together marketing, creativity, content and global capability services under one roof. From building brands and driving engagement to delivering data, CRM and digi...
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- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As one of the countrys leading advertising and media agencies, Prachar goes beyond offering full-fledged advertising and media services...
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- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With more than 27 years of comprehensive experience in advertising and marketing, we are your one-stop solution for all brand marketing needs and challenges...
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- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Scepter is a Bangalore-based advertising and marketing agency offering end-to-end offline and digital advertising solutions. We specialize in billboard advertising, OOH media, cinema, radio, print advertising, BTL activities, on-ground activations, corporate events, and PR across Bangalore and select cities...
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Leadcrew is a digital marketing agency in Karachi. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional results and working alongside you to help your business succeed in todays fast-paced digital world. Whether its digital marketing, content creation, web development, or branding, we can do it all...
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- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were a value-led Indian Media Promotion agency that creates concepts to empower brands that positively impact individuals, communities and nations. Based in Noida Delhi NCR. Were a tight, passionate team driven by the desire to deliver forward thinking ideas to our clients. Together, we create brand...
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- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
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- Under $1,000
Muhammad Umer is a Google Ads Expert, Facebook Ads Expert and digital marketing consultant helping businesses generate high-quality leads, increase sales and maximize ROI. Specializing in Google Ads management, Facebook Ads, Instagram marketing, Google Search Ads, Performance Max (P-Max), Google Shopping...
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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