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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$25,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Mobile app development firm I-softinc Technology is located in Noida, India. They offer Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Burrell Communications is an Advertising company launched in 1971. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Boston Logic, a media planning & buying company, was launched in 2004. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10,000+New York, NY
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Genpact is a Back Office Outsourcing company. Their team is in New York, New York and specializes in Back Office Outsourcing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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The7stars is a Digital Strategy company. Their midsize team of employees is in London, England. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milano, Italy
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Attila&Co., a branding company, was founded in 1978. Headquartered in Milano, Italy, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Anderlecht, Belgium
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Duomedia is a Content Marketing company. Their midsize team is based in Anderlecht, Belgium and specializes in Content Marketing and Graphic Design. The firm was founded in 1999.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Schaarbeek, Belgium
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Semetis, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Schaarbeek, Belgium. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2009.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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Established in 2007, Digital Performance GmbH is an IT strategy consulting company. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and Media Planning & Buying.
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SEO agency Beyond Media Global Limited is in Hong Kong. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Erbil, Iraq
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Hama Advertising is an Advertising company. The Erbil, Iraq-based agency was established in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Byte is an AI firm. They offer Artificial Intelligence and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sioux Falls, SD
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VVI is a branding company. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company was founded in 2000. Their team offers Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Media Experts is an Advertising company launched in 1981. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Small Marketing Strategy and media planning & buying company Amplified Agency, is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Allen, TX
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M2W Inc. Is a branding firm. Established in 1998, the agency specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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AdBuy is a media planning and buying company. The team is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Branding firm and media planning & buying agency Multivision Marketing Group is located in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Launched in 1989, Futura is a midsize Ljubljana, Slovenia-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Communications Regulatory Agency is an Advertising company. Based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the firm was launched in 2003. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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East River Digital is a midsize Karachi, Pakistan-based media planning & buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Brainchild Communications Pakistan is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Karachi, Pakistan and offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Advertising company MullenLowe Rauf Group was established in 1951. The company offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNewton, MA
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Media planning and buying agency Farrah Consulting Group, Inc. Is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Launched in 2000, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Silvis, IL
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Sportrons, Inc, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is headquartered in Silvis, Illinois.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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RankSoldier International Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency located in Delhi, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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Media planning & buying company Havas Media Shanghai focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing. They were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Shanghai, China
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Share E-Commerce is a branding agency. Their midsize team is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Their team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Giant Media is an Advertising company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lagos, Nigeria
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In Lagos, Nigeria, Customer Passion Point Limited is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paris, France
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Ykone is a midsize Advertising company located in Paris, France. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Established in 2004, Pitch International, a midsize Advertising company, is in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Connect Network Inc. Is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2021.
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Based in Centennial, Colorado, Weissert Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bootle, England
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Launched in 2008, cheetah distribution is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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In Frankfurt, Germany, Riester Consulting is a media planning & buying agency and Business Consulting company. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGustavsberg, Sweden
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Influera Sverige AB, a PR company and media planning & buying agency, provide Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
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Media planning and buying company Publicis Media Switzerland is in Zürich, Switzerland. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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IBROAD7 Communication Pvt. Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The agency is located in Noida, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bridgewater, NJ
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Haymarketpublisher, a media planning & buying company, was established in 2022. Located in Bridgewater, New Jersey, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLisboa, Portugal
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IONRMarketing, a media planning & buying company, is headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal. Founded in 2025, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Established in 2023, ShopOS.ai, a midsize Product Marketing company, is based in Bengaluru, India. Their team specializes in Product Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Kennesaw, Georgia, GoEpps is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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Smartstrategy is a small media planning & buying company. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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MHW PR, a PR company, is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. They provide Public Relations and Advertising.
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Avinya Infotech Private Limited is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the company is headquartered in Namakkal, India.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Quebec City, Canada
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In Quebec City, Canada, Ampersands PR Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Small video production company mindnapped GmbH, is based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The team provides Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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See all 1 projectsIGNITE Marketing Solutions offers website creation, market research, and comprehensive marketing campaign development services. Reviews highlight the company's exceptional commitment, organization, and effective workflow, resulting in significant increases in ROAS, website traffic, brand awareness, and sales. Clients commend the impressive outcomes and smooth collaboration, although a minor suggestion for reducing retention fees was noted.
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Rouge x is a media planning & buying agency. The team is in Davis, California and Dhaka, Bangladesh, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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