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.
-
Featured
What are Featured Providers?
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FLServices provided
See all 23 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a strategic Media Planning and Buying agency specializing in advertising strategy, media audience segmentation, and digital marketing services. Clients consistently commend the company for its exceptional communication, adaptability, and data-driven approach. With a 100% positive feedback rate, reviewers frequently highlight the agency's ability to deliver impressive ROAS, with one client noting an 8-10 times return on ad spend.
$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 and audience segmentation. Their reviews highlight a strong reputation, with clients noting a 311% increase in website sessions and an 11x return on ad spend. Clients commend their strategic thinking, industry knowledge, and seamless project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism and positive collaboration.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a media planner firm specializing in digital marketing and media planning and buying services. Clients consistently praise their exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and expertise, with 100% of reviewers highlighting positive experiences and successful outcomes. Their proficiency in media audience segmentation and advertising strategy contributes significantly to increased ROAs and client satisfaction.
-
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shreveport, LA
Services provided
Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, Williams Creative Group is a media planning and buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
Services provided
Ammunition is a branding company. They focus on Branding and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2017. The firm is in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
Services provided
Headquartered in Portland, Maine, Strategic Media, Inc. (Maine) is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
Services provided
Media planning and buying agency DC Interactive Group was established in 2005. The company provides Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cleveland, OH
Services provided
TSJ Media is a small Advertising company. Launched in 1999, the team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
Services provided
Founded in 2005, Schwartz Media Strategies is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bentonville, AR
Services provided
What's Ahead is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. Their team focuses on Advertising and Direct Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
Services provided
Connectivity Media Strategy is an Email Marketing company. In Tampa, Florida, the company specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
Services provided
Pace Branding and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1949, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Billings, MT
Services provided
Launched in 1994, Arrowhead Marketing is a small Billings, Montana-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brentwood, MO
Services provided
MediaCross is an Advertising company. They are located in Brentwood, Missouri and have small team. They provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
Services provided
Frank & Maven is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Springfield, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
Services provided
Media Global Group, a Business Consulting company, specialize in Business Consulting and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 2008.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
Services provided
AMAEzing Marketing Group is a branding company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Encinitas, CA
Services provided
In Flight Media is a Content Marketing company. The team is based in Encinitas, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Advertising.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
Services provided
Advertising company LEVEL Mpls is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1986.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Istanbul , Türkiye
Services provided
Answering service company Woop Digital was established in 2015. Located in Istanbul , Türkiye, the team specializes in Call Center Services and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ketchum, ID
Services provided
Small Event Marketing company White Cloud Communication, is located in Ketchum, Idaho. The team offers Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
Services provided
VWA Advertising and Marketing, an Advertising company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fresno, CA
Services provided
Catalyst Marketing Company is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2011. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Villa Rica, GA
Services provided
Graphic Media Solutions, LLC is a small graphic design agency founded in 2006. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hafnir, Iceland
Services provided
Discover Iceland is a small Hafnir, Iceland-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
Services provided
Market Research company MSA Marketing, Inc is in Raleigh, North Carolina. They provide Market Research and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 1991.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birkirkara, Malta
Services provided
Corporate ID Group is a small Marketing Strategy company in Birkirkara, Malta. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
Services provided
Established in 2000, MJS Advertising Marketing Consulting is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tirana, Albania
Services provided
McCann Tirana is a branding agency. Established in 2009, their team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tirana, Albania
Services provided
New Moment Tirana is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Tirana, Albania. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Skopie, North Macedonia
Services provided
EmbedSocial, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Skopie, North Macedonia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Skopje, North Macedonia
Services provided
Based in Skopje, North Macedonia, New Moment New Ideas Company is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
Services provided
AD LEVINTSA LAW FIRM is an Advertising company. The Chișinău, Moldova-based agency provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
Services provided
Dynamic Relations 2000 is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2000, their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
Services provided
MindShare Slovakia is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2007, and their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
Services provided
Gablons Public Relations, an Event Marketing company, is in Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain. They offer Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Providencia, Chile
Services provided
Origen Comunicaciones, an Advertising company, was launched in 2014. The firm offers Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
Services provided
Paravan Interactive is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. The company provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bratislava, Slovakia
Services provided
POS Media Slovakia, s.r.o. Is a small Bratislava, Slovakia-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maribor, Slovenia
Services provided
Established in 2007, NOVELUS d.o.o. Is a small branding company located in Maribor, Slovenia. Their team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Detroit, MI
Services provided
Brooklyn Outdoor is a Detroit, Michigan-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Services provided
Founded in 1997, Mita Group, a small Event Marketing company, is located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their services include Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Webster, TX
Services provided
Brand IQ Inc. Is a branding company. Headquartered in Webster, Texas, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maceió, Brazil
Services provided
Small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company GQTech Tecnologia e Gestão, is in Maceió, Brazil. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Business Consulting.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
Services provided
Engelbrecht Advertising, a media planning and buying agency, is in Chico, California. They provide Media Planning & Buying and Other Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
Services provided
Century Media is a branding company. Their small team is in Bogotá, Colombia. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
Services provided
Grupo One is an Advertising company. They were established in 2005 and provide Advertising and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
Services provided
Advertising company initiate-it, Inc. Was established in 2011. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
Services provided
ITalkBB Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013. The company is located in McLean, Virginia.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
Services provided
Based in Milano, Italy, GARBO is a small public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
Services provided
The Ideah Agencia de Publicidade is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in São Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
Services provided
Mint Digitall, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
Services provided
PR company Probeat Agency focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. They are based in Milano, Italy.
Read more
Share your project goals, and we’ll connect you with verified partners who fit your budget and timeline.
Get My Matches
Tell us what you need — we’ll match you with top agencies in minutes.
Get My MatchesWhy Trust Clutch
At Clutch, we believe trust is the foundation of every business relationship. Our mission is to help buyers make confident, data-backed decisions informed by real client experiences.
Every review on Clutch undergoes a rigorous, human-led verification process to make sure it’s valid. Our team of specialists confirms the identity of each reviewer, ensures the project is legitimate, and only publishes reviews that meet our strict criteria.
Verification doesn’t stop at the point of publication. Our Trust & Safety team routinely audits older reviews against our guidelines. When reviews fall short of our standards, we remove them.
We evaluate service providers using a structured methodology that combines:
- In-depth client interviews and ratings
- Comprehensive project details
- Market presence
- Portfolio examples and industry recognition
This data powers tools like the Leaders Matrix, which helps you compare agencies directly. Our research team curates rankings by weighing verified reviews most heavily, so the most trusted and experienced providers rise to the top.
Using this unique combination of verified client feedback and provider-supplied insights, Clutch distills the most important details into clear, digestible summaries so you have everything you need to make confident, informed decisions quickly.
We take fraud seriously. Providers who violate our guidelines may face lower rankings, restricted visibility, or removal from the platform altogether.
Clutch’s commitment to transparency is ongoing. We’re constantly refining our systems to protect the integrity of reviews and support you in finding the right agency.
List of the Top 15 Media Buying & Planning Firms
-
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
Ability to deliver
36/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Media Planning & Buying40% Other -
$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
Ability to deliver
36.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
35.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
Ability to deliver
32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Media Planning & Buying30% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
Ability to deliver
37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Media Planning & Buying -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
Ability to deliver
38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
38/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
Ability to deliver
39.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
Ability to deliver
32.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
Ability to deliver
30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
Ability to deliver
38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
Ability to deliver
35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Media Planning & Buying75% Other -
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
38.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
Ability to deliver
38.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
27.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Media Planning & Buying40% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
Ability to deliver
32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Media Planning & Buying60% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
Ability to deliver
27.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Media Planning & Buying65% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
Ability to deliver
32.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
Ability to deliver
32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
Ability to deliver
35/40.017/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
Ability to deliver
34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
26.6/40.017/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Media Planning & Buying -
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
Ability to deliver
35.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
Ability to deliver
33.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
34/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Media Planning & Buying70% Other -
$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
Ability to deliver
35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Media Planning & Buying85% Other -
$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Charles, IL
Ability to deliver
28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Media Planning & Buying50% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
Ability to deliver
37.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other -
$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999
Ability to deliver
31.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other
