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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  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Make more women millionaires.

    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
  • A Bigger Stage For Your Business

    Woman-owned advertising agency and commercial production company. We produce TV and streaming commercials and run targeted ad campaigns for businesses nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Kennewick, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bid On Your Brand

    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
  • Let's Grow Your Business Online

    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
  • Strategic creativity. Measurable growth.

    Alpha Agency is a full-service advertising, media and communications agency with Baltic roots and an international network. We combine creative strategy, media planning, digital marketing, PR, branding, social media, influencer marketing, events and performance campaigns to help brands grow, reach the right...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Riga, Latvia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Digital Marketing Strategy. Inspired by Real Data. Tailored to Your Brand.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Reading, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your trusted partner in Influencer Marketing

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Intelligence In Motion. Performance In Growth.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Attract. Convert. Scale. A Unified Growth System

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing That Drives Results

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • PR. Branding. Marketing.

    Proxy PR is a New York City-based media communications firm, proponent of intellectual curiosity, and enthusiast for the legal and legal technology industries...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AI Marketing Agency

    AI Marketing & Problem Solving to Scale Growth, Leads & SalesDrivenly is a global AI marketing agency & results-driven consultancy that aims to drive growth and solve complex business challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Estoril, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help thriving businesses crush their marketing goals through end-to-end digital solutions.

    We build client acquisition systems that turn your business into a money-printing machine. We're a consulting agency that is obsessed with crushing your business goals through a combination highly effective digital services. From media buying to content creation and website SEO, our team of experts is...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital by design. Human by nature.

    Digitillusion is a Boutique Digital Agency based in Dubai and Cairo, helping SMBs and ambitious brands grow through bold ideas, sharp strategies, and performance-led campaigns.Our services span the full digital spectrum: branding and visual identity, web design and development, social media management, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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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
  • Before spending more on ads, campaigns, or a launch, know what your audience is actually saying.

    Insightios helps brands, agencies, and founders understand what their potential customers want, struggle with, and consider before buying. We analyse conversations on Reddit, YouTube, and other online communities, turning customer language into clear research reports that inform messaging, positioning, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A tight-knit team of marketers, designers and web developers who love making work we're proud of. We partner with ambitious businesses of all shapes and sizes, bringing the same care, energy and thinking to every brief...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Vision Into Visuals Image into Income

    TVA Media Group is a full-service direct-response media agency and production studio founded in 1987 and based in Studio City, California. The agency delivers end-to-end marketing solutionsspanning infomercials, documercials, TV and digital commercials, MEDIABlitZ!® campaigns, media buying, and earned media...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Agency Advertising Committed With Your Results

    Outdoor advertising agency with over 25 years of experience offering outdoor advertising services, managing the contracting of billboards, bus shelters, buses and all types of OOH and DOOH media throughout Spain...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Fuengirola, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Moving Pictures.

    BlueStar Media offers comprehensive motion picture and media production services tailored to corporate communications, advertising campaigns, training videos, and documentaries. With a dedication to excellence, our team of professionals utilizes cutting-edge technology and creative expertise to deliver...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Needham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Make A Big Noise

    Were small enough to care and big enough to deliver. We strategize, co-create, design, and build your next marketing strategy with you and your team. We have acquired 120M+ high-quality users for our 600+ clients worldwide and reduced their CPI by 85%...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Jaipur, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Getting Your Story to the Right Audience

    D S Simon Media helps clients get their stories on television, through satellite media tours and by producing and distributing video content to the media. We also produce virtual events for fundraising, panel discussions and awards programs. Established in 1986, we have won more than 100 industry awards. Top...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
    • Audio Production
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Harness the Power of Data and Fuel your Digital Marketing Success

    Attention Media leverages data as the cornerstone for achieving exceptional accuracy, engagement, and efficiency in advertising. Through advanced data-driven tools, in-depth analysis, and tailored management, we create campaigns that connect your business directly with your target audience, delivering...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Maximizing Revenue, One Data-Driven Campaign at a Time.

    We Speak Tourist®. We are a full-service marketing agency working exclusively with growth-oriented tour, attraction, adventure and leisure clients to attract more guests and increase ticket revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Your Ads Should Be Making You Money

    Dgtal Grow is a performance marketing agency focused on scaling businesses through data-driven advertising, conversion optimization, and full-funnel growth systems. Positioned as a performance-first growth partner, the agency specializes in paid media services including Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chattogram, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Original Street-Level OOH Advertising

    Wild Posting® is an out-of-home (OOH) advertising company specializing in high-impact, street-level advertising and guerrilla marketing. The company provides Wild Posting®, billboards, 8-Sheets, bus bench advertising, mobile billboards, in-theater advertising, and other guerrilla advertising formats for...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Inglewood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Pay - For - Performance Ecommerce Marketing

    Amplitude Digital is a Los Angelesbased, awardwinning digital marketing agency founded in 2004. The boutique team of approximately 3049 specialists delivers high-growth strategies in PPC, SEO, social media, and web design for e-commerce and fast-growing brands. A Google Premier Partner with multiple Tech...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Big Work, Big Impact

    We are in the attention business. We are a full-service advertising agency that doesn't do boring. We create attention through BIG WORK that makes a BIG IMPACT...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Delivering Maximum ROI, with Trust from Over 500 Clients

    B9 Solutions is committed to delivering top-tier digital marketing services that align perfectly with our clients' expectations. We believe in a thorough understanding of your business, including its scale and scope, to ensure that our efforts are worthwhile. With a wealth of experience spanning over nine...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Marketing A Better World

    Hive Digital - Marketing a Better World - is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, AI search optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), paid media, and digital strategy...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Holly Springs, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Design & Digital Marketing

    Sayonara Marketing Digital is a digital marketing agency based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, working with companies across the country and internationally since 2016. We are a certified Google Partner and an officially approved provider by the Spanish Government...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Customer Focused. Results Driven.

    Smashdoor Marketing is a full-service marketing and media agency dedicated to achieving your goals through exceptional customer service, advanced technology, and data-driven strategies. Our commitment to thorough research ensures that we deliver targeted and effective marketing solutions tailored to your...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're Not Big Guys, Just Big Thinkers.

    We've never been seduced by a short cut or known a summary we could trust. We study your world until we believe it. There's a reason our branding stays relevant. It isn't luck and its more than talent...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Longmont, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Connecting brands to the world's most influential stories, talent, and audiences.

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Content Engine For iGaming And Web3

    3betmedia is a content and creator marketing agency built for iGaming, crypto and prediction market brands. We produce UGC, AI content, clips and memes, and run campaigns with KOLs, influencers and streamers who already speak to your players and traders. Our network covers 50K+ creators across X, YouTube...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Digital Marketing That Drives Real Business Growth

    Snow Marketing Collective is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping service-based businesses generate more leads through SEO, paid ads, and high-converting websites. We focus on practical growth strategies that drive real revenue, not vanity metrics. From local SEO to Google and Meta ads, we build...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • At Mobius we build audiences for exciting and inventive cultural projects

    Mobius is a PR and marketing agency for the arts, based in London and working across the UK. Founded in 2003, we specialise in theatre, dance, circus, festivals and cultural projects of all kinds from West End productions and major venues to first-time producers, Edinburgh Fringe debuts, and work made in...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Done Right

    S² Advertising is a results-driven digital marketing agency that manages the entire marketing process for businesses, from strategy and branding to advertising and optimization. Focused on delivering measurable outcomes rather than vanity metrics, the agency takes full ownership of performance, ensuring...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chișinău, Moldova
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $13/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Feature Your Success

    Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing & Performance Agency.

    We transform your digital strategy helping you reach your full potential and catapult your company to exceptional success. Join forces with us to turn your company into a digital powerhouse, generating more leads, customers, and sales than ever before...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A full-service marketing agency obsessed with results

    MassMedia is an independent, fully-integrated, marketing, advertising, and public relations agency founded in 1997 with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Orange County. For nearly three decades, MassMedia has helped organizations unlock transformative growth by pairing data-driven strategy with award-winning...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Advertising Agency

    Ajans Replik is a dynamic digital consultancy and advertising agency dedicated to delivering comprehensive creative solutions across every medium. We are at your service with a team of seasoned professionals who bring expertise from the digital world to print production, from media buying and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • PPC Advertising Done Right

    Forge One Marketing is a performance-driven PPC agency based in Washington State, specializing in paid media strategies that drive real business growth. We help product-based eCommerce and service brands scale through smart campaign management across Meta, Google, and more, combining data-backed decisions...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Stanwood, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Impossible Marketing Challenges

    Performena is a technology-driven marketing engineering company that builds integrated marketing systems designed to solve complex performance and coordination challenges. Rather than operating as a traditional agency, Performena focuses on engineering unified marketing ecosystems that combine platform...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Full-Spectrum Digital Growth Partner

    HOSTA is a UAE-based Digital Transformation & Enterprise Engineering company delivering high-performance Hosting, scalable Web & App platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, AI automation, SEO, AEO, GEO, Media buying, and data-driven Digital solutions built for growth, performance, and long-term business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Managed Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • White-Hat Link Building Agency

    Backlink Garden was built with a simple mission: to help businesses earn high-quality backlinks through ethical, transparent, and results-focused strategies. Our team believes that lasting SEO success comes from relevance, trust, and genuine relationshipsnot shortcuts...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Direct Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    McCreary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creatives That Tell A Compelling Story

    We scale purpose-driven brands with performance-focused ads. Strategic content & ad placement that accelerates your impact on the world. A full-service creative and marketing agency that helps brands grow through strategic content, performance-driven paid media, and measurable, data-backed results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Huntington, West Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Omnichannel Advertising, Simplified

    Xapads Media is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency that blends data-driven strategy with innovative AI automation to help brands grow online. From performance advertising and SEO to social media and influencer engagement, Xapads focuses on tailored solutions that boost visibility, drive conversions...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Media Buying Agencies

Which platforms do media buying companies manage?

Media buying firms manage major advertising platforms where your audience spends time, both online and offline. They handle campaigns across multiple channels to reach people at different stages of the buying journey and to improve overall results.

  • Paid search and social 
    Agencies run ads on platforms like Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. These channels drive targeted traffic, leads, and sales based on user intent and behavior.
  • Programmatic and display 
    They use demand-side platforms to buy ad space automatically across websites and apps. This includes banner, video, and native ads, all optimized in real time.
  • CTV and OTT (Streaming ads) 
    A media buying firm places ads on streaming services and smart TVs to help brands reach audiences who no longer watch traditional cable.
  • Traditional media 
    They still buy ad space on TV, radio, print, and billboards when it makes sense for reach and brand awareness.
  • Audio and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) 
    Ads on Spotify, podcasts, and digital billboards in public spaces like malls, highways, and transit stations.

What is the difference between media planning and media buying agencies?

Media planning agencies decide where, when, and how to advertise. Media buying firms execute that plan by purchasing ad space and managing placements.

Planning sets the strategy; buying delivers the ads.

AspectMedia planningMedia buying
Main roleBuilds the strategyExecutes the strategy
FocusAudience, channels, timing, budgetNegotiation, placement, delivery
GoalChoose the best mix of platformsGet the best price and placements
TasksResearch audience, select channels, allocate budgetPurchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements
OutputMedia planLive campaign and ad placements

How do media buyers choose the right channels for a campaign?

Media buyers choose channels by matching audience behavior, campaign goals, and budget to the platforms most likely to deliver results. They rely on data to see where people spend time and shift spend toward what performs best. 

Business sizeHow agencies choose advertising channelsTypical channels
Small businessFocus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok
Mid-size businessBalance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions.Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display
Large businessMaximize reach and brand impact while maintaining performance. Use a full-funnel strategy across many channels.TV, CTV/OTT, programmatic, paid social, search, OOH

Core logic stays the same at every level: reach the right audience, support the campaign goal, and invest where return is strongest. 

How much do media buying companies' services cost?

Media buying firms usually charge a percentage of your ad spend, typically between 3% and 10%, or a flat monthly fee depending on campaign size. Smaller budgets pay higher percentages, while large budgets get lower rates.

Typical pricing models:

  • Percentage of ad spend: 5% to 10% for most campaigns
  • Flat monthly fee: $2,000 to $15,000+, depending on scope
  • Project-based (strategy/planning): $1,500 to $50,000+
  • Setup fees: 2% to 3% of initial spend (one-time)

How pricing scales:

Ad spendTypical fee
$10,000-$100,0008%-10%
$100,000-$1M5%-8%
$1M-$10M3.5%-5%
$10M+3%-4%

Costs depend on your ad budget, the number of channels, campaign complexity, targeting depth, creative needs, and the amount of ongoing management and reporting required.

You are not just paying for ad placement. You're paying for strategy, execution, optimization, and performance improvement. 

Is there a minimum spend?

There is no strict minimum spend, but in practice, you need at least $1,000 to $3,000 per month to generate enough data for optimization and results. Very small budgets, like $5 per day, rarely perform because they don’t generate enough clicks or conversions.

For better performance, campaigns should aim for at least 30 conversions per month, which often requires higher spend depending on your cost per click.

More advanced channels like programmatic or CTV usually require $5,000 to $10,000+ to run effectively, and many agencies set similar minimums to ensure campaigns are worth managing.

How long does it take to see results from media buying?

You can see initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, but most campaigns need 2 to 3 months to stabilize and deliver consistent ROI.

Early signals like impressions, clicks, and some leads often appear within days to a few weeks, especially on paid social and search. However, platforms need time to learn and optimize, so stronger and more reliable results usually take 8 to 12 weeks.

For more complex campaigns, such as B2B or high-ticket offers, meaningful revenue impact can take 3 to 6 months due to longer sales cycles and ongoing optimization.

What industries benefit from media buying services?

Media buying services deliver the most value to industries that depend on steady customer acquisition, strong competition, and precise targeting.

Those industries include:

  • eCommerce and retail: Drive online sales with targeted ads and retargeting
  • Real estate and construction: Promote listings and reach qualified buyers
  • Healthcare and wellness: Attract new patients with compliant, targeted campaigns
  • Technology and SaaS: Reach decision-makers in competitive markets
  • Hospitality and tourism: Capture demand with seasonal and location-based ads
  • Financial services and insurance: Generate leads and build trust through education
  • Automotive and local services: Drive inquiries and bookings through search and local ads