Find media buying agencies that plan, purchase, and optimize ad placements to maximize your reach and return on ad spend. Choose from our vetted list of providers specializing in paid social, programmatic advertising, and cross-channel campaign management. 

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  • Performcb

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Capital One
    • LendingTree
    • Super.com
    • SoFi
    • Nationwide
    • Fetch
    • Guaranteed Rate
    • Credit Genie
    • Babbel
    • Hungryroot
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  • Outright

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Award Winning Creative Agency | Branding. Design. Advertising. Experiences. | Based in DC

    Outright lists media planning and buying under its Strategy services, working with clients like Google, YouTube, and Marriott International. It offers media buying bundled into broader creative campaigns. The agency suits brands and nonprofits wanting media planning folded into a larger brand and creative...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 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
  • Targeted Search Traffic to Attract Ideal Clients

    Since 2018, Search Traffic Success has run Google Ads for small businesses like Apex Customs and Zove Beauty. It specializes in Search, Shopping, and Display, led by Director Joey Sew. The agency fits local service businesses wanting hands-on PPC...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Everything Brilliant Brands Need, All In One Place

    Strategy and insight. Performance and digital. Creative services and media planning. In-house photography studios. A diverse portfolio. This is HUB. Weve been elevating brands across the world since 2007, with hard work and great ideas inspiring our integrated approach from the get-go...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.

    HK Digital helps eCommerce brands grow with expert Paid Media, Search, and Social strategyplus advanced reporting, analytics, and Slack KPI alerts...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boutique Online Marketing Consultancy

    Yael Consulting is a results-driven Google Ads and online marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses grow profitably through smarter, data-driven strategies. We partner with companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, designing unique strategies tailored to your specific market...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    Location
    Commack, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Not your average agency.

    Pulp Digital is a Melbourne eCommerce marketing agency, founded in 2021, that runs paid ads on Meta, Google and TikTok, creates static ad creative and builds organic TikTok and Reels content ideas for eCommerce brands, from one senior team...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Cremorne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Sport marketing done right!

    Alliance excels at orchestrating and launching comprehensive multi-team sport marketing initiatives on your behalf. Our adept team collaborates closely with each venue, skillfully negotiating sponsorship prospects, overseeing the development of artwork and campaign components, and meticulously ensuring the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • eCommerce Agency | Acquire & Retain More Customers

    We help 7 & 8-figure eCommerce brands acquire more customers and retain them with performance marketing that drives profitable growth...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Social Media & Paid Ads That Turn Followers Into Customers Not Just Vanity Metrics

    VAW Media is a small (team of 3) full-service social media & paid advertising agency building strategy-first systems for real growth not vanity metrics. We manage organic content, Meta & Google Ads, and lead generation for businesses nationwide, turning followers and clicks into paying customers...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Brentwood, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Champions of Big Ideas

    We are Champions of Big Ideas. A Dallas / Fort Worth Creative Consulting Firm. We have a broad range of business-to-consumer and business-to-business advertising experience. From startups to Fortune 500's. We work with the world wide leader in sports and the local community college...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Full-service advertising agency

    This dynamic agency offers a comprehensive range of services, combining creativity with expertise to deliver optimal results. Specializing in strategic media placement across various platforms, the company ensures each campaign is built on thorough and accurate research to benefit its clients effectively...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Location
    Woodbury, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • One Channel, Run Properly

    A Belgrade based Meta advertising agency working with coaches, consultants and consumer brands in the United States and Europe. The whole account is the job: offer and funnel audit before launch, Meta Pixel and Conversions API tracking rebuilt so the platform optimises on correct data, five to fifteen new...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Belgrade, Serbia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The way we're wired.

    DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Location
    South Lake Tahoe, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Top Marketing And Communication Agency

    We are a 360 Marketing and Communication Agency, with presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia, offering Digital Marketing services, Social media management, content creation, Experiential marketing, Below the line marketing, brand activation, event management, social marketing (consumer...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Engaging With Millions of Followers Each Day

    At Samba were passionate about our work and creating sport marketing campaigns for our clients that really connect with their fans, wherever in the world theyre located and deliver exceptional ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Strategic creativity. Measurable growth.

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

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Riga, Latvia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • AI Marketing Agency

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

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Estoril, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ctv Is a Pioneer in Data-Driven Media Solutions

    CTV Media is a dynamic advertising agency composed of creative thinkers, media experts, strategists, and data specialists passionate about crafting effective media solutions. Since its establishment, CTV Media has evolved into a leader in over-the-top (OTT) and video platform advertising, partnering with...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Powell, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
  • Expanding Horizons

    Accuracast is an international digital marketing agency that helps ambitious brands grow globally by streamlining and enhancing digital marketing across borders...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Pay - For - Performance Ecommerce Marketing

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

    Top Services:

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

    Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is an award-winning marketing agency with two offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. As your one-stop shop for all of your marketing needs, we specialize in a wide variety of digital and traditional forms of marketing including website design, search engine optimization, brand...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Business Growth

    Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reimagining What Marketing Can Do

    PRISM Marketing Communications is a comprehensive creative agency that provides a wide range of strategic services, including advertising, digital marketing, branding and public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/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
  • Empowering YOUR STORY

    Welcome to G609, Where bold ideas meet cutting-edge digital innovation. we're not just another marketing agency we're your strategic partner in growth. Since day one, we've been redefining what's possible in the digital space, crafting strategies that drive results and experiences that resonate.At G609...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Egypt, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Anywhere. Everywhere.You.

    IGAMING, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GLOBAL MARKETING AGENCY| YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER TAILORING MARKETING SOLUTIONS |...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Nyon, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • PPC Advertising Done Right

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

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Stanwood, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let Jumper Do the Work for You

    Jumper Media's team of digital visionaries stays ahead of the curve in content production, boasting of professionals from all walks. Our team is composed of dedicated professional videographers, photographers, editors, marketers and designers. Plus, illustrators, musicians and data fanatics give us a unique...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • We build the product. And the demand.

    Synapse is a Tel Aviv engineering company that also runs the marketing. We build custom software, AI automations and AI agents. Then we get them found in Google and in AI answers with technical SEO and answer engine optimization. Founder-led, since 2018...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • AEO
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Consultancy

    At Mosto Digital, our fervor lies in democratizing digital advertising to enable individuals to reach their performance objectives. With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years, we excel in crafting influential yet cost-effective digital marketing strategies customized for brands across the spectrum of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Get Noticed!

    posterGIANT delivers entertainment marketing and promotional services that provide results for our customers, foster a true relationship between our clients and the public, and enhance the aesthetics of the places in where we operate. Our creative, knowledgeable, and professional workforce will always respect...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Delivering digital excellence.

    entity x® combines the strategic excellence of a management consultancy with the operational performance of a digital agency. With our multidisciplinary team of over 25 experts based in Berlin, we help companies such as Mercedes Benz, Douglas, Karl Lagerfeld, and many others to navigate their digital...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Strengthen Brands & Flood Them With Traffic.

    BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a digital marketing agency for local service businesses across the United States. Founded in 2022, we handle Google Ads, social media advertising and management, local SEO, AI search optimization, websites, and hosting...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • AEO
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    Location
    Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Ads That Sell. Sites That Close.

    We run your Meta & Google ads and build the websites behind them so every click has the best possible shot at becoming a paying customer...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Leaders in global brand activation. Delivering award-winning campaigns for the biggest entertainmen

    We are leaders in global brand activation...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Event Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Good Brands Deserve The Top Shelf

    A Brooklyn-based, full-service Amazon agency for consumer brands. We run advertising, listings and SEO, A+ Content, creative, and account management in-house, tied to a proprietary BI dashboard. And because we own and operate our own Amazon brands, we manage client accounts with real operator instincts, not...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Triumph Through Innovation.

    We are a full-service, independent brand innovation agency creating work that truly resonates. Our efforts not only earn awards but also deliver tangible business results for our partners...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Programmatic Media Partner

    Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Plymouth, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Turn Empathy Into Impact

    Todays marketing leaders face complex challenges broken workflows, scattered campaigns, and rising costs. Add multiple non-aligned agencies to the mix, and those challenges multiply. Thats why we take a different approach...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Best PR Agency UK - UnitedPress.uk

    Unitedpress.uk is a London based agency specialising in garanteed publications, securing tier 1 media placements in BCC, Forbes, FT, The guardian, and bloomberg to build brand authority, online reputation, and business credibility...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Marketing That Satisfies Your Ambition

    Verta Marketing: a full-spectrum agency with expertise in every aspect Experience growth and resilience in the face of any challenge. By opting to collaborate with us for your marketing management, your organization gains access to a team that adeptly adjusts to the unique marketing requirements of your...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Forever curious.

    We build brands and launch products from the ground up through Creative Services, Digital Marketing Services and Brand Strategy. We are a Creative Marketing Studio that creates immersive brand experiences through design, film, visual effects, motion graphics, 3D animation, Digital Marketing and Brand...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Southbank, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We help Africa's most ambitious brands to grow.

    Moving away from traditional marketing agencies, Welcome Tomorrow is your trusted growth marketing partner. Weve worked with dozens of marketing teams, but never found the perfect one. So were building it one expert at a time. Meet the team that is setting new industry standards...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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