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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Flint Digital is a growth marketing agency that helps brands scale with data-driven strategies, growth audits, and revenue-focused marketing systems...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
Obrofy is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate qualified leads and accelerate revenue growth through SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), Local SEO, paid advertising, and conversion-focused website strategies. Founded in 2020, the agency combines data, AI, and multi-channel...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- SEO
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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
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
Colorado SEO Pros leverages its specialized expertise to generate tangible business success for its clients, going beyond implementing SEO procedures to enhance rankings...
Top Services:
- 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 create UGC for brands according to real-time trends and help them meet engaged audiences using data-driven technology...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- CRO
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- Location
- Ra'anana, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
We offer transformative digital marketing solutions designed to propel your business to new heights. Our commitment to reshaping your digital growth journey ensures you receive innovative solutions that not only enhance your online presence but also maximize your return on investment...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Loud! is a full-service OOH buying and planning agency with one goal: making out-of-home work for everyone. Whether you're an SMB running your first billboard or a household name planning a national push, we build bold, data-led campaigns across traditional and digital formats B2B, retail, education and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Morph is a Dubai-based growth transformation company for scaling consumer and e-commerce brands. We work in structured 90-day cycles: diagnose the constraint slowing growth, redesign the campaign system, then scale what works. Our teams cover brand strategy, creative production, performance marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A Belgrade based Meta advertising agency working with coaches, consultants and consumer brands in the United States and Europe. The whole account is the job: offer and funnel audit before launch, Meta Pixel and Conversions API tracking rebuilt so the platform optimises on correct data, five to fifteen new...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Unleashing the power of data and collaboration to bridge the gap between sales and marketing and drive success. Market to potential clients wherever they are via email, social media, and more...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Live PPC Ads runs Google Ads, Meta Ads and Microsoft Ads for e-commerce brands and lead generation businesses that want growth they can measure. We took a brand-new online liquor store to $2.26M in 18 months, grew a dental practice from 18 to 334 patient leads a month, and have driven $9.5M for a holster...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We foster business growth through strategy, creativity, and technology...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Batavia, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 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
Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a globally recognized digital marketing agency headquartered in California. We specialize in performance marketing, with a focus on lead generation through social media and Google. Our team of experts has garnered numerous awards for our exceptional work in the field of digital marketing...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- CRO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
To The Max is an Amsterdam agency running Google Ads, SEO and GEO for brands that want to grow. A small senior team means you work directly with the people running your campaigns. Every engagement starts with a free audit of your current setup...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EDS, a trailblazing Social Media Marketing & Lead Generation Company based in Dubai, UAE, is excited to announce its groundbreaking transition to providing comprehensive 360-degree strategies and solutions to its esteemed clientele...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Chapters Digital Solutions is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Egypt and serving brands across MENA and beyond. We drive measurable growth through SEO, GEO, AEO, AI Search, performance marketing, media buying, social media, branding, content, and web development...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
First Call Solutions helps businesses grow through performance marketing, lead generation, and pay-per-call solutions. We specialize in delivering high-quality leads, inbound calls, and customer acquisition solutions across insurance, healthcare, home services, legal, and financial industries. Our focus is on...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Daikimedia is an award-winning SEO agency in Malaysia, renowned for delivering exceptional results in search marketing. We specialize in boosting organic traffic, enhancing online visibility, and crafting data-driven strategies that drive business growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- SEO
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $67/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since its inception in 1996, Lead Climber Marketing has proudly served as Denver's foremost all-encompassing advertising agency, consistently delivering tangible outcomes for our valued clientele...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help businesses build a strong online presence with SEO, website development, branding, and digital marketing. Our goal is to deliver measurable results through smart and practical solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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
Accendo360 helps brands scale Amazon and DTC revenue through integrated Google, Meta, TikTok and Amazon ads. We identify wasted spend, unlock growth opportunities, and drive profitable, cross-channel performance...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Correlate is an agency designed for ambitious brands searching for digital growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VUI Live is a Gurugram-based digital marketing and technology agency that helps brands grow through data-driven strategies and innovative solutions. The agency offers a wide range of services including social media management, SEO, performance marketing, creative branding, web and app development, influencer...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Brand-Bid is a programmatic media-buying partner specializing in brand awareness campaigns for global brands. The company buys media across DV360, CTV, YouTube, direct media, and video banners, with a focus on building brand visibility and attention. It has delivered 3,000+ campaigns for 450+ clients...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Services
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Newemage is a Mexican digital agency that transforms ideas into exceptional web experiences. With over 19 years of experience, we create custom websites, online stores, and digital strategies that not only look amazing but also deliver real results for businesses and organizations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Palteq Ltd is ready to help founders who have experience some growth in the early stages but now find progress has stalled...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Market Research
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dudley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dinetix is the leading digital integration partner for lead generation and e-commerce businesses. As a Premier Google Partner, specialising in increasing digital authority, we focus on getting our clients results. Our team of digital innovators is here to help you grow your business online and scale your ROI...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Žalec, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MyContent Agency is a specialized agency in growth marketing located in Andorra with clients all over Europe...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Andorra la Vella, Andorra
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
We are a digital services agency focused on helping our clients achieve their goals online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
One white label partner for paid ads, SEO and websites. White Label PPC delivers Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO and Shopify or WooCommerce builds for agencies that want to sell more without growing headcount. Your brand on everything, our team behind it...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Google Ads & Merchant Center Experts helping eCommerce brands grow smarter.We fix suspensions, optimize campaigns, and drive sales across Search, Shopping, and Performance Max...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Advertising
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Milkshake is a performance creative agency for brands that want ads built to convert, not just get likes. Specializing in paid social, they develop scroll-stopping, platform-native creative backed by structured testing, fast iteration, and clear performance thinking. By combining creative instinct...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rozzario Digital Agency is a global Online Business Website design and digital marketing agency specialising in ecommerce web designs, personalised web applications, branded e-commerce businesses, and other web services.Renowned as the first international digital agency in Malaysia, Rozzario Digital...
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- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Publish Today Media deploys some of the most advanced digital marketing strategies and Ad Tech platforms available today. We help you achieve your company's marketing goals using 'Full Funnel' marketing techniques that ID & find your ideal prospects, create awareness, and provide all the messaging touchpoints...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Reading, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Hype Clash is Influencer Marketing Agency:- Talent Agency.- IM platform with 270 million Influencers worldwide- AOR for our partners.- incredible outreach and fast campaigns for brands.- Payment system integrations for influencers and brands.- IM legal and financial solutions.- Content...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Digital Campus is a Kuwait-based digital marketing and creative agency combining performance, content, creators, media, and technology to drive measurable growth for brands across the GCC...
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- AEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aurora Digital Marketing Agency is a Greece-based digital marketing agency focused on measurable business growth. With more than 10 years of digital marketing experience and collaborations with 100+ businesses in Greece and abroad, the agency combines SEO, paid advertising, content, conversion rate...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a media agency based in Stockholm, helping companies across Sweden grow through web development, SEO, GEO, AI automation, and media buying, with precision and measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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