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. 

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

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  • Performcb

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    Incremental, performance-based user acquisition that scales alongside your current strategies

    Perform[cb] runs AI-powered media buying across 25+ channels for FanDuel and LendingTree. Clients pay only for delivered installs, leads, or calls. The media buying agency suits marketers adding incremental acquisition to existing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Venice, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Performcb Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Capital One
    • LendingTree
    • Super.com
    • SoFi
    • Nationwide
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    • Guaranteed Rate
    • Credit Genie
    • Babbel
    • Hungryroot
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  • Led by Nike's Former Global Director of Paid Media

    Neon Growth has bought media for brands like Nike, Walmart, and Equinox since 2020. It manages $1B+ in spend and scaled Soundboks 5.5x with an 82% ROAS lift. The agency suits Fortune 500 and high-growth consumer brands with an established budget...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Serve Your Niche And Dominate Your Market.

    SEO Consult Services has been running Google and Facebook ad campaigns since 2011, working with clients like Bulk Reef Supply. Its Facebook Ads lead has driven multiple seven-figure client revenues. The agency suits small and mid-sized businesses in niche or local markets...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Market Research
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Growth Done Right

    Moburst has run media buying since 2013 for brands like Uber, Samsung, and Reddit. A Premier Google Partner and key TikTok agency, it cut Shopkick cost per install 87%. The agency fits growth-stage and enterprise apps with $10K-$5M+ monthly budgets...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner In Creating And Executing Media Buying Strategies

    Vision Media has bought media across TV, OOH, radio, and programmatic for 20+ years, serving as AOR for Swire Coca-Cola. It offers media buying only, no creative services. The media buying agency suits mid-to-large brands wanting a dedicated media buyer...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Mercer Island, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • To be frank, we are committed to inspire, learn, and be happy.

    Frank has bought media for cannabis, hospitality, and casino clients since 2014, growing from a video shop into a full agency. It handles TV, radio, and digital placement with branding built in. The agency suits regional niche-industry businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $126/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • ROCKAPP

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Ads People Trust

    ROCKAPP is a growth partner for mobile apps ready to scale. We use data-driven analytics and the integrated collaboration of creative and media to build efficient mobile user acquisition systems in highly competitive markets...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Limassol, Cyprus
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS & FinTech

    RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • All-in-One Marketing for Your Crypto, Forex & iGaming Project

    Clinch Agency helps Crypto, Forex and iGaming brands turn ambitious growth plans into measurable results. Through one integrated team, we combine user acquisition, KOL and affiliate marketing, PR, community, social media and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Unlocking Digital Strategies For Local and FinTech Brands

    At Uniweb, we're more than a digital agency; we're your dedicated allies in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to excellence and results drives us to combine creativity, technology, and strategic insight to elevate local businesses and global FinTech projects...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We plan and manage advertising campaigns for you.

    Float Media House is a dynamic advertising agency specializing in precision media planning and programmatic buying that helps brands and agencies scale their operations with enterprise-level impact, even on startup budgets. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, real-time data, and advanced analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Downey, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Influencer marketing, bought like media.

    Ramped runs performance influencer campaigns for subscription apps, fintech, iGaming and wellness brands across the USA, LATAM and Europe. Instead of paying creators' rate cards, we price every deal from the creator's real measured views and the campaign's target CPM, then track each creator with its own code...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We create and our influencers distribute UGC content to millions

    Cable.so is a digital content and influencer-marketing agency that helps brands leverage creator networks and high-impact video content to increase reach and engagement. They emphasise end-to-end service including content creation, influencer distribution and measurable campaign outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Groningen, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital PR and Marketing Service Solutions

    At KCA Virtuality, we take great care to ensure that your company's message is not only delivered effectively but also reaches the right audience, securing its impact and resonance. We employ state-of-the-art content marketing strategies to further enhance your brand's performance. Through the strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Bendigo, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Where Creativity Meets Impact.

    Creative Force Solution is a comprehensive digital marketing agency that crafts bespoke solutions to propel businesses toward their objectives. With a profound grasp of diverse industries and sales dynamics, we specialize in crafting captivating content that not only engages but also yields tangible outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our passion is your success.

    South West Vision holds the conviction that groundbreaking marketing transcends mere advertising; it embodies the art of creative disruption and strategic thinking. We are dedicated to fostering innovative approaches that strategically elevate brands and businesses in the market landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Essen, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Where content meets performance.

    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
  • The Marketing Agency Focused on Your Success

    We believe thoughtfully designed customer experiences informed by well-defined brands create moments worth remembering and sharing and those extraordinary moments get, keep and grow more brand lovers for our clients. And as your marketing partner, we'll keep you informed on how those marketing dollars are...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • Level Up Your Marketing

    GameChangerSF specializes in mobile app marketing, creative services, and data science. With eight years of experience and a track record of profitable apps marketed, we are the winning choice for your promotional initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
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    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Optimized performance advertising for all markets

    Cybertron Ads is a tech powered advertising platform coupled with the right team that has experience and ability to serve in all key aspects of modern advertising today. Contact us to know more!...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creative Solutions That Drive Growth.

    Our team of global experts collaborates with leading game and app developers to craft, produce, and fine-tune innovative creative strategies for user acquisition and sustained growth...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Ray Advertising is performance marketing company specialized in lead generation and pay per call

    Ray Advertising is a performance marketing company connecting advertisers and publishers through lead generation and pay-per-call campaigns across the $18B US market, delivering high-intent leads, qualified inbound calls, and measurable ROI across insurance, home services, finance, legal, healthcare, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Redding, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Performance Creative That Converts

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • 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
  • Beautifully Built, Strategically Ranked.

    Web Scandinavia specializes in designing visually stunning websites and implementing effective SEO strategies to drive organic traffic and enhance search engine rankings. We blend Scandinavian design aesthetics with data-driven SEO practices to ensure your brand stands out online. Our team focuses on creating...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Sundbyberg, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Grow Your Influence To Make An Impact

    Done-with-you marketing for Pensacola and Gulf Coast businesses. We build the engine that captures, nurtures, and retains your customers, then hand you the keys...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Pensacola, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Ascend Your App.

    AppAscend is a mobile app marketing agency spearheaded by industry veterans from companies such as Google, Meta, Moloco, and major gaming publishers. We specialize in cutting-edge mobile user acquisition and deliver measurable results through customized strategies that enhance user engagement, drive growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Go to Agency for Media Buying

    Booyah Advertising, situated in Denver, CO, stands as a digital marketing agency that forms collaborative partnerships with businesses embracing digital avenues to propel their progress. Our core competency lies in the realm of media buying, where we meticulously navigate the digital landscape to amplify your...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Powered By A Data-Driven Approach

    Why SEO Serious is an organic marketing agency. We help companies grow across search and app stores and increase brand visibility from early-stage launches to high-load projects with ambitious performance goals...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Reputation Management
    • Content Marketing
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Global Web3 PR & AIO platform. Helping brands lead search results.

    Rankovate is a premier Dubai based infrastructure for Crypto and Web3 press release distribution. We provide guaranteed visibility across 200 plus Tier 1 media partners. Our process is optimized for AI search models to ensure your brand achieves global authority and credibility...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Global Public Relations

    Walther Kranz (WK) is the go-to global PR agency for crafting compelling messages that resonate with the target audience. With a team of industry professionals specializing in PR, social media, and digital marketing, WK offers integrated solutions to elevate the brand's presence and yield measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
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    Location
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your iGaming and Betting Growth Marketing Department. Creating Value.

    KARAMAN Digital distinguishes itself as a Google Partner Agency specializing in the iGaming, Betting, and Fintech sectors. As growth architects, we design customized strategies that yield tangible profits in regulated markets, with a proven track record featuring collaborations with industry leaders such as...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Osijek, Croatia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clinical-grade Meta and Google ad diagnostics.

    AdPrescription diagnoses Meta and Google ad accounts using raw API data. We connect directly to ad accounts, score structural health using the Chaos Index (0 to 10), and identify six categories of waste: learning phase failures, creative concentration, budget concentration, pixel signal degradation, audience...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One of the leading Digital PR services with proven SEO link building strategies.

    At TML we specialize in digital marketing to help your business rise above the competition. Our tailored strategies are designed to boost your website's rankings, drive more targeted traffic, and enhance your online presence. Link your way to the top of search results with us...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Gibraleón, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pipeline built. Meetings booked. Repeat.

    Pixalrity is a B2B client acquisition agency that builds done-for-you outbound systems for companies that need a predictable pipeline. We run LinkedIn outreach, cold email, and cold calling campaigns targeting the right decision-makers at the right time. Our work is hands-on and results-driven. We've...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Built For The Businesses That Need It Most

    Accelerate Marketing Strategy is a Seattle-based marketing consultancy serving owner-run small businesses across the Pacific Northwest. The consultancy combines senior-led marketing strategy with AI-powered execution across marketing audits, AI marketing consulting, strategic guidance, search, content, email...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
  • The Only Agency That Built Two INC 500 #1 Brands From Zero

    Digital marketing agency powering record-breaking growth for standout brands. Were the driving force behind multiple INC #1 fastest-growing companies, with a laser focus on paid media, email marketing, and creative strategy. Relentlessly curious, radically transparent, and obsessed with your results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Yesterday an idea, today a decision, tomorrow an opportunity.

    Sioy is an innovative IT company pushing technological boundaries with expertise in web development, ERP solutions, customizations, standalone apps, games, bots, and 3D modeling. It also specializes in UI/UX design and offers learning opportunities through Sioy Academy. Beyond services, Sioy develops...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Empower your e-commerce or Start-up to Grow and enhance Your Web Presence.

    Growkal's growth hacking and data-driven experiments deliver sustainable success. We identify, address and act on challenges tailored specifically for small companies like yours. With our expert growth marketing strategies, SMM services, PPC marketing tactics and website/e-commerce development solutions –...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Varna, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Streaming, UGC, Paid Ads, and more for artists and labels

    A SoHo music marketing team running Spotify, SoundCloud, UGC, clipping and paid social campaigns on its own software, with live client portals and real-time attribution...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Smart Work That Counts

    Catalyst Marketing Company create getaway plans. Not the plans needed for a bank heist, but getaway plans for people to escape their daily routine. Catalyst Marketing Company are experts in showing your customers how to escape the ordinary - to get out and experience life...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Creative House

    Agência Mint is a São Paulo-based digital marketing agency with 50 specialists. We help brands grow through SEO, Social Media, Digital Strategy, and Content Creation with data-driven, creative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Link building meets AI visibility

    Terra-Codes combines link building and AI visibility in one integrated service. We help businesses, online stores and agencies strengthen their digital authority through relevant backlinks, brand mentions and placements in trusted editorial environments. Our approach connects established SEO practices with...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Mettmann, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • No more excuses! Build Leadership Content that Converts

    Building from within!I promote your brand and amplify your voice by extracting your unique positioning and value. No need to only cater to the journalists. We speak to your very core user who will become your brand catalyst...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Agency from another World.

    In 2022, Esekai Agency possesses the expertise to cultivate a thriving catering business through highly effective marketing strategies. Our comprehensive approach includes orchestrating extensive press campaigns, crafting engaging and dynamic content, establishing direct connections with local clientele, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    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.

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