Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies
The biggest challenge for businesses nowadays is reaching their audiences at the right time. Media buying can help brands expand their reach and connect with their target audience effectively, ensuring maximum return.
Essentially, media buying is a form of advertising that involves procuring advertising space on relevant media channels such as television, radio, print, and digital. It aims to secure those slots at the optimal time and cost for optimal exposure. The process requires extensive planning and strategic negotiations, requiring in-depth data on demographics and competition.
Media buying agencies are dedicated service providers that specialize in purchasing, managing, and optimizing ad placements for brands. They can handle everything from market research and audience targeting to negotiating ad placements and performance analysis. These agencies are also committed to building strong relationships with media providers, allowing them to secure premium ad spaces for competitive prices.
Before enlisting the services of a professional media buying agency, it’s important to understand price models and costs to avoid financial strain. Most media buying agencies follow one of five common structures — Cost Per Mille (CPM), Cost Per Click (CPC), Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), flat-rate pricing, and retainer model. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages and which is the best will ultimately depend on the client’s goals and financial resources.
Media buying is a powerful solution when executed correctly. However, success ultimately depends on finding the right agency that understands your goals, offers the best package for your investment, and can guide you through the process.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FLServices provided
See all 23 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a full-service media planning and buying firm specializing in advertising strategy, ad purchasing, and media audience segmentation. Clients consistently praise their effective communication, strategic expertise, and impressive results, including a 10-fold return on ad spend (ROAS). Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their responsiveness and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless project management and goal achievement.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NVServices provided
See all 18 projectsEXL Media is a media planning and buying firm specializing in advertising strategy, media audience segmentation, and ad service purchasing. The company has garnered positive feedback for its strategic thinking, professionalism, and seamless project management, with 100% of reviewers praising these attributes. Their expertise in media buying and audience segmentation has helped clients achieve significant growth, such as a 311% increase in website sessions.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a prominent media planner firm specializing in media planning and buying services. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their exceptional customer service, expertise, and ability to enhance ROI and campaign performance. Clients commend their strategic advertising planning and responsiveness to unique business needs.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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G2M Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2017. In دبي, United Arab Emirates and Pune, India, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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IRONIX is an Advertising company. Established in 2019, the agency is in Amman, Jordan and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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Havas Edge, a midsize Broadcast Video company, is based in Carlsbad, California and Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Broadcast Video and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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They.pl is a Market Research company. Their team is based in Warszawa, Poland. The firm provides Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Pulsar is an Advertising company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Los Angeles, California. Launched in 1992, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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Marketing Strategy company Pinnacle Advertising was founded in 1999. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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RPM Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1994. The company is in Chicago, Illinois.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Baton Rouge, LA
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Launched in 1981, Romph & Pou Agency is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Midsize media planning & buying company MCS Fulfilment, is located in Etten Leur, Netherlands. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Genève, Switzerland
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Launched in 2011, DLG (Digital Luxury Group) is a midsize Genève, Switzerland-based Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Contechtive provides comprehensive marketing services, including Media Planning and Buying, to enhance brand reputation and drive business growth. Reviews highlight their proactive approach, creative strategies, and effective project management, consistently delivering measurable outcomes and strong returns on investment. The agency is commended for its client-centric focus and adaptability, though improvements in data analysis and communication were suggested.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Monarch Marketing Group, LLC, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 1997. The team provides Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Ascension Strategy is a data analytics company. Their team is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Maidstone, England
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Clickwork7 is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. The team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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City Events Co., an Advertising company, is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Linx Digital is a media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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C2C Media is an Advertising company established in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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MCS Advertising is a media planning & buying company. Established in 1989, the agency is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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SearchBox, LLC, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Vancouver, Canada
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Stanford & Turner Marketing Group is a media planning & buying agency. The firm is located in North Vancouver, Canada. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The One Stop Marketing LTD is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in London, England. Their team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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Colossus, an Advertising company, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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MSSmedia: Media Experts is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2003 and offer Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Seagull Advertising is a Pune, India-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wien, Austria
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E2 Communications GmbH is a media planning and buying company. In Wien, Austria, their midsize team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Union, NJ
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JL Media is a midsize media planning and buying company based in Union, New Jersey. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Branding.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Waltham, MA
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Boathouse is an Advertising company. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based firm provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, Egypt
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Launched in 2016, 0Point.2 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. In Alexandria, Egypt, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Overdrive Interactive is a midsize Email Marketing company. Founded in 2001, the team offers Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Shanghai, China
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Eastidea Integrated Solutions is an Advertising company headquartered in Shanghai, China. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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The Infinite Agency, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and New York, New York. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Franklin, TN
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Small media planning & buying company 301 Digital Media, is located in Franklin, Tennessee. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kolkata, India
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MediaX Agency, a PR firm, is based in Kolkata, India. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tustin, CA
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Echo Marketing is a small Tustin, California-based UX company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Social media marketing firm Synage Global was founded in 2016. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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The Point Group is a PR firm. Established in 1995, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Launched in 2017, Spotlight Communications and Marketing Ltd is a small Advertising company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Established in 2014, Decibel Media is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
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Concept Media -, an Advertising company, specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy. The company is based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Limassol, Cyprus
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Founded in 2017, Mobiblade is a media planning and buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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In Bengaluru, India, Clevertize is a media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Advida is a small media planning and buying agency launched in 2010. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Apunto Group is an Advertising company. The Medellín, Colombia-based agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Duluth, GA
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B2Mind, a Marketing Strategy company, is in Duluth, Georgia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nairobi, Kenya
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Glass House PR is a public relations firm. The agency is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Established in 2013, SoCheers Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is an Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Whetstonez Technologies is a Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based media planning and buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Market Research.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kraków, Poland
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Advertising company Ancymony provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They are located in Kraków, Poland and Katowice, Poland.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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Brand Brain Media is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2019. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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HABOO Agency is a small user experience agency established in 2017. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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