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  • 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
  • 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
  • Transforming businesses through digital marketing

    For the past two decades, Oneupweb has empowered marketers who feel overwhelmed and lacking support to become influential advocates for change within their organizations. Discover the transformative digital marketing experience we offer...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Helping Businesses Like Yours

    DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into visionary CEOs. Led by a founder with 25 years of Fortune 500 expertise, we provide high-level Online Business Management (OBM) and certified Meta Ads strategy. Unlike consultants who only offer advice, we provide strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Predictable Luxury Listings From Google

    DMR Media is a performance-focused real estate marketing agency built for agents, teams, and brokerages that want consistent listings, not random leads or empty metrics...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • CRO
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    Location
    Appleton, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Driven by purpose. Energized by creativity.

    NU Media Edge is a strategic marketing agency helping brands grow with clarity and purpose. We combine strategy, content, and performance systems to create meaningful engagement, stronger positioning, and measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Come reimagine with us!

    We deliver winning ideas and strategies. Our Planning, Media, Creativity, Technology, and Social Media provide solutions to deliver the best results. Starting with strategic insights, we go beyond advertising, integrating communication solutions to achieve ambitious brand goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Turn Your Real Estate Business Into a Lead-Generating Machine

    RealtyCTL is a growth infrastructure partner for real estate agents and mortgage officers. Predictable lead generation, AI automation, CRM systems...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • We help businesses generate more qualified leads and sales through strategic paid advertising.

    Growth, digital marketing solutions that drive results you care about. Female owned and operated since 2019...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    INDIRAP is a full-service video production and video marketing agency serving growth-focused brands nationwide. Since 2013, INDIRAP has produced 20,000+ videos for 900+ clients across 40+ industries, including LinkedIn, Google, and Hyatt, pairing corporate video production with paid social, organic...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Broad Vision, Bold Results

    Skyline Digital Marketing is an Anderson, SC based agency with 12 industry certifications and a proven track record of delivering solid ROI for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Anderson, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Digital Marketing Agency to Generate New Customers and Sales.

    Join 147+ service-based businesses in Australia that trust The Falcon to help them profitably acquire new customers and sales through proven digital marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Surfers Paradise, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Vaughan, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $395/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Empowering Brands to Succeed in Japan

    Kakushin Digital is a bilingual digital marketing agency helping global brands thrive in Japan. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, and analytics, blending local expertise with international strategy. From building strong online visibility to driving measurable growth, we help companies break language and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Translation Services
    • Media Buying
    • CRO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing More Affordable Than You May Think Possible

    Our marketing approach is to identify exact opportunities for getting your business more customers, sales, and revenue. We want to give your products and services the right messaging, design, and media channels at the most efficient price possible...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Digital Agency partner providing Design, Development, eCommerce & Print Services.

    Mediahub is a comprehensive digital agency offering a wide range of services including digital strategy, branding, design, web development, eCommerce, digital marketing, SEO, email marketing, and print advertising. Our team delivers tailored solutions to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Built By People Who Don't Play By The Rules

    Astute Social is a Malaysia-based marketing agency that cuts through the BS. We deliver paid ads, video production, and social media management that actually moves revenue. No fluff, no false promises - just results that show up in your bank account...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
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    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Exactius is a full-funnel growth agency accountable for its clients' P&L. Its AI-enabled senior operators provide performance marketing, strategy, creative, and whole-business analytics and data science, engaged one function at a time or as a full team. It serves consumer and B2B companies where paid...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Quest to your success in the digital world

    In 2019, Digital Quester was founded with a mission to offer cost-effective yet high-return 360° digital marketing services tailored for growing businesses. Throughout our journey, we have consistently delivered elevated brand values and groundbreaking digital presence, showcasing the transformative impact...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Bhopal, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We are creative problem solvers focused on business results and effectiveness. Established in Sofia, Bulgaria, GOBOX is an independent advertising agency that operates at the global and local scene by delivering value through new marketing thinking and efficiency of resources. Our close team of advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Manage Digital Marketing in Context. Award-winning full-service agency delivering results.

    We are a full-service digital marketing agency. We manage all aspects of the advertising process from the initial idea, strategy, creativity and data analytics to the execution of performance and branding campaigns.We focus on developing brand and company strategies in the digital environment. Our core focus...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Prague, Czech Republic
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transforming Brands With Proven Digital Marketing Success

    Founded by a former Meta employee, Anteaq Singapore is an AI-driven performance marketing agency specializing in Meta Ads, SEM, SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and social media content. We empower both global MNCs and SMEs across professional services, e-commerce, and retailconsistently driving...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    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
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • For Brands That Refuse To Be Ignored

    EARY Digital is a San Antonio, TX digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to be ignored. We specialize in custom website design, search engine optimization (SEO), video production, drone tours, content creation, and full-scale digital marketing all under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Boerne, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pry Open Your Inner Marketing Beast

    Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Build Brands that Inspire action.

    We are a Singapore-based boutique luxury Brand Marketing Consultancy. We leverage the power of brand storytelling, good design and focused marketing to build brands that inspire...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Innovation Meets Quality

    We are Elenor Marketing Agency, a team with creative minds that develops start-ups or large businesses and empowers them by developing tailored plans based on the nature and scale of your company after doing detailed, and extensive marketing studies...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Nasr City, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Performance marketing trained on qualified leads and CRM deals

    WEBNOSTRA PERFORMANCE is a performance marketing agency since 2018, based in Phuket. Meta, Google, Telegram and Yandex ads for real estate developers and agencies (Thailand, Dubai, Turkey, Georgia), clinics, online schools, e-commerce and B2B, optimized on qualified leads and CRM deals. We bring...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Phuket, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing, App Development and Web Development Company in Cincinnati

    Reversed out is a Digital Marketing, App Development and Web Development Company in Cincinnati...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Covington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Brand With Our Expertise

    Indigo Studio is a boutique social media marketing agency based in New Jersey, specializing exclusively in hospitality and F&B brands. By combining creative storytelling, content production, and performance marketing, the agency helps restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses stand out and drive real...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Roselle Park, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elite on-demand marketing

    Ocupe Digital offers high-caliber Marketing teams to work on Performance, Creative, Media Buying & Planning services for startups, scaleups and agencies.We've worked with clients such as Ogilvy, EY, JP Morgan, BMW and multiple startups. Our A-team has professionals coming from Google and Facebook to get...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach Your Audience on the Wing.

    Wingman Media is a Los Angeles-based media planning and buying agency whose expert growth marketing services have earned them an incredible spot in the Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2022 list. We help all kinds of companies, whether they're just starting up or already established - by...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Make Brands Thrive.

    Leveling up in todays Marketing and Advertising landscape is increasingly complex. You need a specialized partner that unifies strategy & execution. We are a full service agency with the expertise and passion required to deliver results. We're Flipp Advertising. We make brands thrive...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Unleash Your Business Potential With Data-driven Digital Marketing.

    Zen Republic Digital Agency crafts bespoke marketing solutions, blending creativity and strategy. Elevate your brand with our tailored approach to advertising, delivering results that resonate. Every project is a canvas, and we paint success stories through innovative campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Amoeiro, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Full-service marketing agency. We build systems that make your company more money.

    Social Seed is a full-service marketing agency based in the Toronto area. We run Google, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ads, social media, websites, sales funnels, email and SEO as one connected system. Our in-house team makes the ad creative, builds the pages and tracks each lead and sale back to the campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Vaughan, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Passion. Elevate. Excel.

    FIVE19: Passion meets creativity in branding and design. We're the team that goes beyond vendors, creating exceptional experiences that elevate your brand's performance and aesthetics...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Turn Ad Spend Into Real Revenue

    Performo Media is a Warsaw-based performance marketing agency led by Iman Bordbar, a certified Google Ads expert. The agency helps service businesses and eCommerce brands grow through data-driven advertising strategies that deliver measurable ROI...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Brindisi, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    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

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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