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One Stop Shop for Software Dev, Big Data, AI and Marketing.
We operate with tech teams specialized in designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining tailored software to meet the specific needs of its customers, with a range of services related to the software development lifecycle... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Testing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Manaus, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
More resources. More capacity. Less risk.
Established 2013, NXT Consultancy is a collective of core business functions for growing South African businesses, bridging the gap between business owners and business operations. NXT Consultancy represents the culmination of two decades of expertise in marketing, fundraising, and business strategy. NXT... View NXT Consultancy's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vosloorus, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO for Google and ChatGPT
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional SEO tactics are no longer sufficient. As top Google positions are dominated by ads, the rise of video content like YouTube, and the growing influence of AI tools such as ChatGPT, it's clear that the SEO game has fundamentally changed... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Entrepreneurial-Minded Marketing
Geared is a nimble, fast-acting boutique marketing agency in Orange County, California that specifically caters to the "entrepreneurial spirit."... View Geared Advertising's portfolio
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Partner In Google Ads, Shopping, & Beyond
Google Ads & Merchant Center Experts helping eCommerce brands grow smarter.We fix suspensions, optimize campaigns, and drive sales across Search, Shopping, and Performance Max... View Yawar Marketing's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Advertising
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
- New Engen is a creative-led digital marketing agency built to help brands create, activate, measure,
New Engen is a creative-led digital marketing agency built to help brands create, activate, measure,
New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Make the incredible happen, every day.
Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social... View Rhillane's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BrainDonors: Making Your Business Grow Exponentially
Brain Donors is a bustling digital marketing agency, providing innovative and flexible solutions to ensure the success of our clients' campaigns. We stay up-to-date on all the latest trends in media buying performance marketing services so that no opportunity goes missed!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Epic.
Are you seeking a competitive edge? Check us out at Epicosity, where we unlock the potential of our clients and team. With a strong experience in brand development, media planning/placement & digital/social strategies, there is no goal beyond reach. For those ready to challenge their limits - let us prove... View all reviews
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- Media Buying
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Uncommon Thinking + Common Sense
JStokes is your go-to for innovative marketing strategies that provide creative, effective solutions designed to take your business the extra mile. From practical action plans to unexpected approaches, JStokes will get you where you want to be... View all reviews
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- Media Buying
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
World-class Advertising for Your Brand
MediaGroup helps companies of all sizes unlock their potential by optimising the customer acquisition process. Our data-driven strategies incorporate a mix of brand, preference and conversion advertising that ensure success for clients. All engagements start with an audit to identify key opportunities which... View MediaGroup Worldwide profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Baar, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Fierce Force of Experts
We are Pyper, Inc. - a full-service agency located in the center of St. Pete. Our team is made up of skilled communications specialists with 10 years of experience under our belt. Find a spot and make yourself comfortable. We are going to show you how corporate identities are developed... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agnes Media - Driving business growth through targeted media strategies
Agnes Media is a measurement-first media agency passionate about generating effective media outcomes for our clients. We go above and beyond by providing highly valuable campaign strategies backed by insight, data, and technology... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where service you can trust meets high-impact results.
Involved Media is a global independent media buying agency with eyes on the client every step of the way. We help growing brands flourish across the globe and challenge what can be expected of an indie - combining hands-on service and agility of an indie with the resources of a global enterprise... View Involved Media profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Performance Creative That Converts
Creative Milkshake is a performance creative agency for brands that want ads built to convert, not just get likes. Specializing in paid social, they develop scroll-stopping, platform-native creative backed by structured testing, fast iteration, and clear performance thinking. By combining creative instinct... View Creative Milkshake profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Leading people to you.
Growth, digital marketing solutions that drive results you care about. Female owned and operated since 2019... View Cue2Convert's portfolio
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ready to grow with a digital marketing agency? That you can Trust!
Rozzario Digital Agency is a global Online Business Website design and digital marketing agency specialising in ecommerce web designs, personalised web applications, branded e-commerce businesses, and other web services.Renowned as the first international digital agency in Malaysia, Rozzario Digital... View Rozzario Digital Agency's portfolio
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pushing The Limits Of Performance Marketing.
We understand the importance of reaching a global audience in today's interconnected world.With our global reach, we have the expertise and capabilities to help businesses expand their reach beyond borders... View UNLMTD's portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are strategy lead, creative minded and business driven agency... View Madvertising's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Marketing Strategy. Inspired by Real Data. Tailored to Your Brand.
Publish Today Media deploys some of the most advanced digital marketing strategies and Ad Tech platforms available today. We help you achieve your company's marketing goals using 'Full Funnel' marketing techniques that ID & find your ideal prospects, create awareness, and provide all the messaging touchpoints... View Publish Today Media profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Reading, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We 3X Traffic and Crush Competitors while You Watch.
MagicSpace represents the distinct SEO advantage that decisively outperforms competitors, resulting in a threefold increase in your website traffic. Dispense with ineffective SEO agencies and cease expending resources on lackluster outcomes. Our unwavering commitment to return on investment ensures your... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Zug, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your trusted partner in Influencer Marketing
Hype Clash is Influencer Marketing Agency:- Talent Agency.- IM platform with 270 million Influencers worldwide- AOR for our partners.- incredible outreach and fast campaigns for brands.- Payment system integrations for influencers and brands.- IM legal and financial solutions.- Content... View HypeClash profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make Your Brand Speaks Out Loud
Next Level Media is a digital marketing agency with a forte in O2O Strategy, Influencers, and TikTok Marketing. We pride ourselves in strategy planning and ideation for our clients, catering to their niche requirements. If you're looking for someone to come out with strategies, or execute your campaigns... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Power of Analytics at Your Fingertips
Fearless Media has developed a robust system that helps bridge the gap common in traditional marketing. By combining media and creative expertise into one cohesive team of passionate inquirers, Fearless Media has become an indispensable solution for successful branding campaigns... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Performance Marketing Agency That Helps Businesses to Scale.
Prime Digital is a performance marketing agency dedicated to assisting businesses in scaling their operations and achieving growth... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The only social growth hacking agency.
Spark Climb is the only growth hacking agency that enables brands to leverage cutting-edge technology in their social media branding and growth strategies... View Spark Climb profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Trusted By Brands. Powered By Results.
With 25+ years of expertise, Advantage Media & Digital drives results through strategic media buying, digital marketing, SEO, TV commercials, and more. We craft tailored solutions that elevate your brand and deliver measurable growth across all platforms... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Westerville, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Nothing is just black and white.
Creative PR agency White And Black PR provides comprehensive PR services especially to fashion and cosmetic brands in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We are happy to help you with PR in the media, influencer marketing, content for social media, copywriting and organizing the events... View White And Black PR's portfolio
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
More Sales. More Leads. More Customers.
We Help Our Clients Get More Customers, Sales, and Leads. We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Florida... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Weston, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Interior Design & Remodeling Companies to Scale
We work with companies that want to grow their online audiences, increase brand awareness, and generate new leads. If your company aims to achieve any of these metrics, it will be our pleasure to work with you. Sneak peak: All this at an operational cost 30% lower than average... View Boldz Digital's portfolio
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Media Buying
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Agency Your Mother Warned You About | Devoted To Disruption
Hussel is an ethos, a way of life. It means screw the ordinary, let's get scrappy and harness creativity. We generate real return by showing the world who you are and what you stand for. We're the team you call when your marketing feels tired and uninspired.Disruptive marketing is all about taking the... View Hussel Marketing profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Media and marketing one-stop-shop.
9 Yards is a media and marketing one-stop-shop that has brought together a diversified pool of unconventional talents and industry experts to serve its clients in the full spectrum of the industry... View 9Yards's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Independent. Transparent. Comprehensive.
A compact agency, with a global mindset... View Mozmene's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Yokohama, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PR. Branding. Marketing.
Proxy PR is a New York City-based media communications firm, proponent of intellectual curiosity, and enthusiast for the legal and legal technology industries... View Proxy PR profile
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Crazy Good Results
GWL Advertising is a creative agency that has in-house graphic designers, copywriters, marketing strategists, digital specialists, media buyers, website developers, and video production. From print to programatic, billboards to leaderboards, your company's brand is in good hands at GWL... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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... View all reviews
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
The right strategy for your company to grow.
Conceito Assessoria Digital is a Brazilian agency specializing in media buying strategies and content development for social networks. Our expertise ensures impactful and effective digital presence for our clients... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Business Consulting
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Andradina, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Integrated Marketing Solution
Outdoor and Billboards Nigeria specializes in dynamic outdoor advertising solutions across Lagos, Nigeria. From strategic media buying to creative concept development and precise campaign placement, the agency elevates brand visibility and engagement through innovative outdoor marketing strategies... View Outdoor And Billboards Nigeria profile
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Ikeja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- We help thriving businesses crush their marketing goals through end-to-end digital solutions.
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... View Satellite Digital Co profile
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
Just What Your Business Needs.
We are a woman-owned, full service digital marketing and advertising agency based in East Providence, RI. We offer any service related to creative marketing, advertising, web development, SEO, photo/video & more. DDL can do it all! Visit our website for more information... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Show more
- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Turning Vision Into Visuals Image into Income
TVA Media Group is a full-service direct-response media agency and production studio founded in 1987 and based in Studio City, California. The agency delivers end-to-end marketing solutionsspanning infomercials, documercials, TV and digital commercials, MEDIABlitZ!® campaigns, media buying, and earned media... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Media Buying
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
M&A Reimagined
Top partner for e-commerce omni channel growth specializing in: Finding capital partners for investments/acquisitions, Email/SMS marketing, and Paid Advertising on all channels... View Distinct Elements profile
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Media Buying
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
One of the largest independent media agencies in the Southeast.
We specialize in both traditional and digital media advertising and marketing with teams coordinating both with area expertise... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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... View Oneupweb's portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- 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
Ketamine Marketing and Ketamine Lead Generation Experts
Ketamine Lead Gen is a boutique marketing agency that works with Ketamine Clinics and Wellness Clinics to attract new patients for services such as Ketamine IV, IM Ketamine, Sublingual Ketamine, Esketamine (Spravato), TMS Therapy, MeRT for Autism, NAD Infusion Therapy, Nutritional IV, and more... View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Ramona, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Publicity For Healthcare Companies
Media relations and thought leadership for health systems and for expert firms serving healthcare provider organizations... View Sunrise Health Communications profile
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Show more
- Location
- Arlington Heights, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Growth, Fueled by Attention-Driven Marketing.
Attention-Driven Marketing Capturing Attention in the Digital Age. In todays fast-paced digital landscape, capturing and holding your audiences attention is more critical than ever. Attention-Driven Marketing focuses on creating engaging, concise content that resonates with your target audience and stands out... View ATTN Marketing profile
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- SEO
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Burlington, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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... View DedicatedVirtual Professional Services profile
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping brands grow with performance marketing
#1 paid marketing agency to help you grow your business. We create high performing paid marketing campaigns designed to scale your business... View Brandarrow profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital strategy, sales funnels and paid advertising to scale online businesses.
At Digital Riders, our dedicated team of experts is committed to helping you transition from a position of underwhelming sales to achieving significant milestones, such as invoicing your first million. While success may not be achieved from the comfort of your sofa, with our highly qualified and experienced... View Agencia Riders profile
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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How to Hire Media Buying Companies
What do top media buying agencies do?
Media buying companies plan, purchase, and manage advertising across different channels to help businesses reach the right audience and get the best return on their ad spend.
They start by understanding your goals, whether you want brand awareness, leads, or sales. Based on that, they decide where your ads should appear, including Google, social media platforms, websites, streaming services, and even TV and billboards.
Once the strategy is set, they handle the actual buying process. Media buying firms negotiate prices, place ads, set up campaigns, and make sure everything runs smoothly. On digital channels, they also manage bidding systems that buy ad placements in real time.
After campaigns go live, media buying firms continuously monitor performance. They track metrics like clicks, conversions, and cost per result, then adjust budgets, targeting, and placements to improve outcomes. Agencies pause or stop poor-performing ads and scale high-performing ones.
They also use tools and data to test different approaches, such as audiences, messaging, and formats, to find what works best. Over time, this optimization helps lower costs and increase results.
In short, media buying firms make sure your advertising budget is spent in the right places, reaches the right people, and delivers measurable business results.
What information should I prepare before hiring a media buying company?
You should prepare clear goals, a budget, audience details, and access to past performance data so the media buying agency can plan and execute effectively from day one.
Prepare:
- Business goals: What you want to achieve (increase sales, leads, awareness)
- Budget range: Monthly or campaign budget for ads and management
- Target audience: Demographics, locations, interests, and behaviors
- Products or services: What you are promoting and key selling points
- Past campaign data: Results, metrics, and insights from previous ads
- Marketing channels used: Platforms you have already tested
- Conversion tracking setup: Website analytics, pixels, and tracking tools
- Creative assets: Existing ads, visuals, videos, and brand guidelines
- Timeline: Campaign start date and any key deadlines
- Competitors: Main competitors and how you position yourself against them
What can media buying agencies do for your business?
B2B media buying agencies use tools, data, and industry relationships to make sure your ads appear in the right places in front of the right people.
The key benefits they provide for your business include:
1. Lower costs through better buying power
Media buying firms manage large budgets across many clients, which gives them stronger negotiating power than a single business. They often get better pricing and access to rates that are not available publicly.
Media buying costs can vary by up to 40% between agency-negotiated deals and direct buying. A media buying company can secure 10% to 20% lower costs on traditional channels like radio and billboards.
2. More precise targeting with programmatic technology
Agencies use automated platforms that buy ad space in real time. These systems use data to show your ads only to people who are likely to be interested.
Around 90% of digital display ads are expected to be bought programmatically. Businesses using this approach have seen about 25% better efficiency by avoiding low-quality or irrelevant placements.
3. Better ROI through continuous optimization
Agencies do not set campaigns and leave them. They constantly track performance and move budget to the channels that bring the best results. They use data to understand which ads lead to actual conversions.
Multi-channel campaigns drive about 39% more engagement than single-channel campaigns. Well-managed campaigns, including influencer marketing, can return $5.20 to $6.50 for every $1 spent.
4. Access to new and fast-growing channels
Media buyers stay ahead of trends and test new platforms before they become crowded and expensive. This gives your business an early advantage.
Demand for Connected TV advertising grew by 120% in early 2025. Digital video ads are expected to reach $72.4 billion, with short-form video delivering up to 70% higher engagement.
What metrics should I track in a media buying campaign?
Track metrics into three groups to understand profit, performance, and long-term efficiency.
Primary KPIs (Profitability and results)
These show if your campaigns actually make money.
- ROAS: Tells you if revenue is higher than ad spend
- CPA/CPL: Shows how much you pay for each result
- Conversionrate: Reveals how well traffic turns into customers
- LTV: Defines how much you can afford to spend to acquire a customer
If these numbers work, your campaign is profitable and scalable.
Performance metrics (Ad effectiveness)
These explain why campaigns perform the way they do.
- CTR: Shows if your ad is appealing enough to get clicks
- CPC: Tells you how expensive it is to bring in traffic
- Impressions/Reach: Measures how many people you are exposing to your brand
These metrics help you fix weak ads, targeting, or messaging.
Quality and growth metrics
These protect efficiency and long-term growth.
- New vs returning customers: Confirms if you are acquiring new demand, not just retargeting
- Ad relevance/quality score: Impacts costs and ad delivery
- Placement quality/brand safety: Ensures ads appear in the right environments
Together, these groups show a full picture: whether you are profitable, what drives performance, and whether your growth is sustainable.
How do I choose the right media buying agency for my business?
Choosing the right media buying agency comes down to finding a partner that can manage your budget responsibly, understand your audience, and consistently deliver measurable results. A good agency does not just run ads. It builds a system that turns spend into predictable growth.
- Define your goals and success metrics
Start by clarifying what you want to achieve: leads, sales, app installs, or brand awareness. Also, define what success looks like in numbers, such as target CPA or ROAS. Without this, you cannot properly evaluate any media buying agency. - Check relevant experience in your industry
Look for media buying agencies that have worked with similar business models, not just similar industries. B2B, eCommerce, SaaS, and local services all require different strategies. Ask for specific examples, including budgets managed, channels used, and actual results achieved. - Review case studies
Do not rely on general claims. Look for clear performance data such as CPA reduction, ROAS improvement, or revenue growth. Strong agencies will show before-and-after results and explain what they changed to achieve them. - Evaluate their channel expertise
Make sure the media buying company has experience with platforms you need, such as Google Ads, paid social, programmatic, or CTV. They should explain why certain channels fit your goals, not just offer everything without reasoning. - Understand their strategy and optimization process
Ask how they plan campaigns, test creatives, and optimize performance over time. A solid media buying firm will talk about data, testing cycles, audience segmentation, and budget allocation, not just running ads. - Check reporting, transparency, and communication
You should know exactly where your money goes and what results you are getting. Look for clear reporting, access to dashboards, and regular updates. Avoid agencies that hide data or give vague summaries. - Review pricing structure and expectations
Understand how they charge, whether it is a percentage of ad spend, a flat fee, or a hybrid model. Make sure costs align with your budget and expected return. Also, check if there are minimum spend requirements. - Sign contract
Before starting, make sure the contract outlines services, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations. This protects both sides and sets a clear standard for accountability.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding media buying agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.

Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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.
| Aspect | Media planning | Media buying |
| Main role | Builds the strategy | Executes the strategy |
| Focus | Audience, channels, timing, budget | Negotiation, placement, delivery |
| Goal | Choose the best mix of platforms | Get the best price and placements |
| Tasks | Research audience, select channels, allocate budget | Purchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements |
| Output | Media plan | Live 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 size | How agencies choose advertising channels | Typical channels |
| Small business | Focus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. | Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok |
| Mid-size business | Balance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions. | Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display |
| Large business | Maximize 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 spend | Typical fee |
| $10,000-$100,000 | 8%-10% |
| $100,000-$1M | 5%-8% |
| $1M-$10M | 3.5%-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
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.

















































