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  • Dubai's growth partner for SEO, ASO, and paid media.

    DigitalOrks is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency helping brands across the GCC grow through search, app stores, and paid media. Our team combines technical SEO, app store optimization (ASO), and performance-driven advertising on Google, Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • AEO
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your whole marketing team for one flat monthly fee.

    Havstock runs your marketing on a monthly subscription instead of project quotes. For one flat fee you get ads on Meta, Google and LinkedIn, websites and funnels, email campaigns, SEO, a CRM with automations, and an AI chat that books calls from your site. Send as many requests as you want. We work through...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI-Powered, Data-Driven Digital Growth Agency

    D-Option is a digital growth agency helping brands turn visibility into measurable business growth. We specialize in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), ASO, performance marketing, data analytics, and UX. By combining human expertise with data and AI-powered technologies, we build tailored strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Performance Television Everywhere

    We are a boutique, full-service advertising agency targeting English and Spanish speaking consumers with media and analytic specialties in television (linear and OTT/Advanced), print and radio (terrestrial, digital and podcast). We also have full video, print and radio creative service capabilities...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Engineering Brand Love.

    The Shipyard is an independent, full-service agency that integrates creative, media, data and technology to build performance-driven brands audiences genuinely love...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Storytelling That Ignites Action

    Flashpoint Strategies is a media and storytelling firm specializing in Democratic campaigns, PACs, labor organizations, and advocacy initiatives. The company creates innovative, research-backed communication strategies that help campaigns and organizations connect with audiences and drive action. With 14...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Lambertville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.

    We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands.Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Win the First Tour

    Talexy is a senior living marketing agency helping assisted living and memory care communities attract more qualified families, increase occupancy, and reduce reliance on costly referral agencies. Through targeted advertising, SEO, AI search visibility, website development, and lead generation, we help...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Delaware, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Your brand deserves the spotlight.

    A global, full-service PR group comprised of a skilled team of PR experts, influencers and journalists dedicated to crafting compelling content that goes viral and garners significant citations in the media. We can help your project earn loyalty of the target audience!...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Top PR agency In South Africa

    Tribeca Public Relations is an award-winning, leading PR agency in South Africa. We are lead by our five TRIBE values of teamwork, relationships, integrity, bravery and excellence. We are passionate about public relations and the impact it has on our clients’ business objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Reputation Management
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Championing Good Brands Since 1974.

    Grady Britton is Portlands original B-Corp marketing agency, dedicated to helping purpose-driven brands thrive. Since 1974, weve partnered with like-minded companies to amplify their impact through full-service marketing strategies that bring their vision to life...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Marketing Studio based in Italy and operating Europe-wide

    Verbena Contents our clients finding the right way to connect with client using a 360 degrees marketing approach. We love to use combination of digital and traditional communication strategies to generate new leads and nurture those that are already acquired...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Brindisi, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Are a Digitally-Inspired Advertising Agency That Grows Hospitality Brands.

    The most seasoned digital agency in the food service sector is Dreambox, to put it simply. collaborating with more than a hundred local and national brands. For brand-conscious restaurants looking to reach customers in the most creative, reliable, and secure ways possible, Dreambox has quickly established...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Dimas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Making Brands Unstoppable

    We combine strategy, creativity, technology, and data to uncover opportunities, accelerate growth, and deliver measurable business results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turning Marketing Complexity Into Growth.

    Spinup Agency is a Zurich-based marketing agency combining Brand Design, Websites, Content Creation, Online Marketing, and AI Automation under one roof. We don't sell isolated services we build integrated marketing systems that generate more visibility, more leads, and measurable growth. By embedding AI...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Zürich, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Experts In Performance

    We are a digital performance marketing agency with 10+ years of experience helping Australian businesses grow online through clear strategy and measurable results. As a full-service team, we bring everything in digital marketing together in one place and stay genuinely invested in your success. Unlike large...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Kindred is an independent creative and media agency purpose-built for Asia Pacific's dynamic markets

    We work with global brands who need more than a local executor. They need a strategic partner who understands the cultural complexity and consumer nuances across Japan, Korea, Greater China, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Australasia, and can be held to a single point of accountability.We have full...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dubai Marketing That Pays For Itself

    Meta ads and Google Ads agency in Dubai for beauty salons, gyms, pilates studios, dental clinics and real estate. Performance marketing and lead generation on a flat monthly fee from AED 2,950. You own your ad accounts, no lock-in, every lead tracked to WhatsApp...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Strategy first. Growth follows.

    Bahrain marketing consultancy for real estate, health and fitness brands: paid ads, SEO and AI search, and social media built to bring qualified leads at minimum spend...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Manama, Bahrain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Graphic Design & Advertising Services that Elevate & Grow Your Brand

    We are an award-winning design studio with over 20 years experience in publication and advertising design. We partner and work with business owners, publishers and in-house marketing departments, providing creative solutions that promote awareness and deliver results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Crafting Stories, Connecting Brands

    Established in 2012 and based in Hong Kong, JIN Communications (www.jin-comm.com) is a marketing communications agency dedicated to supporting the launch and promotion of restaurant, wine & spirits, hotel, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands. In 2023, we expanded our presence to the vibrant city of...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow Smarter with Data-Driven Marketing

    EX Studio: Where Digital Brilliance Comes to Life. Our forte lies in propelling brands to new heights through adept digital marketing, strategic branding, and innovative web development. Let our tailored solutions unlock the full potential of your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Bayonne, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Marketing isn't a math problem.

    The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Empower Brands.

    Libra Consulting is a boutique marketing and business development agency specialized in luxury hospitality, real estate, and retail. Since 2016, we have helped clients around the world grow through strategic branding, 360 marketing, and high-impact campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation

    Digia is a digital agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through web development, digital marketing, branding, and technology-driven solutions. The agency focuses on creating effective digital experiences that enhance visibility, engagement, and business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • SEO
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    Location
    Nabeul‎, Tunisia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Outdoor Advertising Agency

    BillboardMax is a DOOH advertising agency that helps brands buy and manage outdoor media across Florida and the U.S. The team handles location research, highway digital screen selection, vendor coordination, creative preparation, scheduling, launch support, and reporting...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • ZAVYANS is a full-stack digital marketing, software development, and AI automation agency

    ZAVYANS is a full-stack digital marketing, software development, and AI automation agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AEO
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Arlington, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Big thinking small.

    Offering Social Media & Digital Marketing, Advertising, And Branding Services. Brogan Tennyson Group goes all in for their clients with visionary thinking, ahead-of-the-curve imagery and a proven ability to attract the perfect customer...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Trenton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Get It Done!

    Fast Digital is a digital performance marketing agency with a global presence, having teams located in multiple countries. Our core business revolves around driving measurable results for our clients, with a focus on enhancing their bottom line. We believe that the most important thing for our clients is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lighten Your Marketing Load With Specialized Experts

    Our approach is simple: we want to help your business thrive in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether its refining your story, crafting a strategy that fits your unique goals, or simply offering thoughtful guidance along the way, were here to lighten the load and help you move forward with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Harwich, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Curating Hospitality Stories

    Brown Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in luxury travel and hospitality, helping hotels, resorts, and boutique properties build strong, memorable brands. Acting as an extension of each clients team, the agency provides senior-level expertise across brand strategy, storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Danville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Every Digital Experience Creates A Story

    Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Peoria, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow, Empower & Launch Your Brand

    Located in the woodlands Texas. We are experts at brand design & strategy, and video marketing & advertising. We believe that stories move the world. We channel the power of storytelling when creating marketing solutions for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sensitivity, creativity and up-to-date know-how

    The average person today spends their time on 5 social media platforms. We know how to create interest and achieve conversions. Scalable. For products & services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Kempten, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • EasyPRwire is a full service digital press release distribution platform designed to help businesses and agencies secure high authority media placements. We simplify the PR process by connecting your announcements directly to top news networks, search engines, and niche publications. With guaranteed...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Dashboards, tracking and automation for agencies

    Nobox Group builds the reporting layer growing companies are missing: executive dashboards, per unit scorecards and automated performance reports, plus the tracking and paid media behind them. Agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom hire us as a white label partner for client reporting, tracking...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Barueri, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help advertisers reach the right audience, in the right place, at the right time.

    Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance through innovation and creativity

    Growth consulting company. We perform various objective driven actions to predictively grow businesses. From funnels through branding and positioning actions, we implement data dashboards to analyze and optimize our clients' digital ecosystem's performance...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Lima, Peru
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More than an agency, we are 360.

    MAPA360 is a 360 agency that works in Advertising Campaigns, Media Plans, Digital Marketing, Websites, Branding, Events, Activities, Public Relations, Media Relationships, Crisis Management, Marketing Consulting and Influence Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Success Through Unconventional Thinking

    SPOONGROUP is a full service Milan-based Communication, Public Relations and Events agency specialized in Lifestyle, Design, Food, Technology and Entertainment. We love to look around us because thinking globally is the key to being a top agency!...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Combining Smart PR & Bold Digital Strategies

    Clout Media is a premier full-service PR and digital marketing agency based in Bangkok, delivering measurable influence for local and global brands. Grounded in our philosophy to "Think Bold, Play Big, and Perform Better," we seamlessly bridge the gap between traditional PR authority and cutting-edge digital...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building the brand. Own the digital presence. Own the relation. Own the revenue

    The Lobby is a digital marketing agency built exclusively for the hospitality sector...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full Service Digital Marketing and Branding Agency

    SEMA Brands is a Dubai-based digital marketing and branding agency helping businesses across the UAE and Saudi Arabia grow with creative strategy and measurable results. From building memorable brands to managing high-performing digital campaigns, we deliver tailored solutions in branding, SEO, social media...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • We Help Brands Speak Iraqi

    Masar Agency was born in Baghdad, Iraq. Not inspired by Baghdad born here. Built here. Shaped by the culture, the noise, the humor, the resilience, and the attention patterns of Iraqi people.We are a strategic creative agency. Our job is not to make content. Our job is to make brands culturally relevant...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Baghdad, Iraq
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sowper es una agencia de publicidad digital en España especializada en Google Ads, Meta Ads (Instagram/Facebook), TikTok Ads y LinkedIn Ads. Google Partner oficial (ID: 8358787832)...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Paterna, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building the Most Impactful Brands

    With over two decades of experience, Kerigan Marketing Associates (KMA) stands out as a beacon for businesses looking to reach the next level. Our team - composed of professionals with deep roots in big brands - specializes in helping companies within the healthcare, education, tourism and financial services...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Mexico Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Web Development & More.

    Leveraging a wealth of experience across digital marketing, design, and research, we adopt a meticulously data-driven methodology to navigate the multifaceted digital channels. Our mission? To craft tailor-made solutions that not only resonate with your audience but also drive tangible results. With Dropdown...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Berrings, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We transform your digital, we accelerate your success.

    Virsual is a digital agency specializing in web design, digital transformation and digital marketing for large companies. We offer website development services, e-commerce, apps, CRM software and customized digital marketing strategies. Our young and dynamic team is committed to providing innovative solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Pachino, Italy
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Hire vetted remote marketing specialists in 48 hours from $10/hr, no agency markup.

    EverestX places dedicated, pre-vetted marketing specialists with companies that want senior execution without agency overhead. Tell us the role; within about 48 hours you get a matched specialist across paid media, SEO, email, social, creative, or growth who works as part of your team. Engagements are...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/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