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 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 proficient media planning and buying firm renowned for its expertise in advertising strategy and ad service purchasing. Garnering positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers commending their strategic execution and strong industry relationships, EXL Media excels in delivering impactful media solutions, as evidenced by significant client achievements like an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a Media Planning and Buying firm known for its expertise in digital marketing and advertising strategy. Out of the reviews analyzed, 100% highlight the company's responsive communication and expert recommendations, resulting in successful campaign performance. Notably, clients appreciate their thorough understanding of unique market needs and the high value they offer for their services.
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Founded in 2018, Wilcox Media & Marketing is a media planning & buying agency. The small team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pueblo, CO
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Small Advertising company Digital Hart Media, is in Pueblo, Colorado. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Integrity Marketing & Consulting is a small Content Marketing company located in Houston, Texas. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Conspicuous Marketing Ltd is a small Manchester, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Blue Moon Productions is a small Saint Paul, Minnesota-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincolnwood, IL
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Advertising company AdTime Marketing Inc is based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Founded in 2011, the team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clinton, MA
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McCue & Associates LLC is a media planning and buying company. The Clinton, Massachusetts-based company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camp Hill, PA
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Launched in 2001, Hamilton Media + Marketing, LLC is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, MA
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Bait & Tackle Ad Co. Is a Salem, Massachusetts-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aspen, CO
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Darnauer Group Communications is a branding firm. Headquartered in Aspen, Colorado, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Peri Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Is a branding agency. The Denver, Colorado-based agency provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sherwood, OR
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Run Spot Run Media is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Sherwood, Oregon. They specialize in Content Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2017, ba.agency is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Market Research company M2 Advertising is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Launched in 2015, the team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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Brands & Stories is a branding agency. They are in and have small team. Their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Loveland, CO
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Fyn Public Relations is an Event Marketing company. Located in Loveland, Colorado, the company was launched in 2011. Their team specializes in Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Comm Concepts, an Advertising company, was founded in 1994. The team offers Advertising and Event Marketing and is based in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vail, CO
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Peeples Ink PR, Ltd. Is an Event Marketing company located in Vail, Colorado. The team offers Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Taipei, Taiwan
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Small branding agency Amnet Taiwan, is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Panamá, Panama
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Branding firm Herbug Advertising & Print is based in Panamá, Panama. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shrewsbury, MA
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Media planning & buying company JRA Design is headquartered in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Media planning & buying agency Tele-Video Productions & Advertising is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgewood, NJ
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Get It Done Marketing is a Ridgewood, New Jersey-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Flagship Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2016. Headquartered in Fresno, California, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Rainmaker Advertising Inc. Is a small Lexington, Kentucky-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Chatta Media is a small Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Brand Edge Marketing Group is a small Advertising company headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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DLF Media Consultants is a small Port St. Lucie, Florida-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smyrna, GA
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Established in 1996, AP Advertising & Public Relations, Worldwide is a small branding firm located in Smyrna, Georgia. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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On the Mark Advertising is an Advertising company. They are in Atlanta, Georgia and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Total Marketing Solutions is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dunwoody, GA
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Mirj Media is a Dunwoody, Georgia-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holyoke, MA
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Roster Associates is a small Advertising company in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alameda, CA
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Grits Marketing Group, a branding company, was founded in 2016. They specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auburn, AL
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Ellis Harper Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Auburn, Alabama. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Green Room Creative is a branding agency. Launched in 2014, the team offers Branding and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakland Park, FL
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Ocean Breeze Consulting, a small graphic design agency, is located in Oakland Park, Florida. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Genova, Italy
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Media planning and buying company if&but Network di Comunicazione was founded in 2002. The company focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waco, TX
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KolMedia Group is an Advertising company established in 2009. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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FORGE Branding is a branding agency. The Alexandria, Virginia-based company focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Blue Chair Advertising is an Advertising company. Founded in 1990, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Younnel Advertising is an Advertising company. The Stockton, California-based company was launched in 1975. Their team specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rock Island, IL
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UpStream Consulting is a small Business Consulting company located in Rock Island, Illinois. Their services include Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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Tall Boy Marketing is an Advertising company. They are based in Nashville, Tennessee and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Zeh Arndt Creative is an user experience design company. Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, their team provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cali, Colombia
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Radionix Tecnología Multimedia, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Cali, Colombia. Founded in 2010, the team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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MetroWest Creative Agency is a graphic design company headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. They focus on Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Impact Marketing Partners is a small Advertising company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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Targeted Persuasion, a small Email Marketing company, is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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The WilMark Group is an Advertising company. The Delray Beach, Florida-based agency was established in 2002. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Incline Village, NV
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Vegas, NV
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, Canada
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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