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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Graphic design company Girard Advertising & Multi Media Production was launched in 2002. Based in Merrimack, New Hampshire, the team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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802 Marketing is a South Burlington, Vermont-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Propeller Communications is a public relations agency. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, their small team offers Public Relations and Event Marketing. The company was founded in 2012.
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Dollahon PR is a PR company. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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A&M Events, LLC is a small Event Marketing company established in 2012. Their team provides Event Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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The Right Strategy Group, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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InHouse Advertising is a graphic design company. They were launched in 2001, and their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Founded in 2006, Enye Advertising is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jeffersonville, IN
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Advertising company Celia Vine Marketing is in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Killington, VT
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Established in 2011, Green Mountain Marketing & Advertising, Inc. Is an Advertising company. In Killington, Vermont, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Established in 1991, Varallo Public Relations is an Event Marketing company. Their services include Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Triple 7 Public Relations is a branding company. Their team is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The agency provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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DuGard Communications is a Nashville, Tennessee-based branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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Threebrand Media is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy, and the firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Communications Strategies is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Hot Schatz PR is an Event Marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team provides Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Advertising company Alday Communications was founded in 1994. The company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Gray Public Relations is a Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Content Marketing company Grapevine pr was founded in 2006. In Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Turning Point Media Relations, Inc. Is an Event Marketing company. They are in Franklin, Tennessee. Their team provides Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Established in 2004, AB BAM Media is an Event Marketing company. The company focuses on Event Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Richlynn Group is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and have small team. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, TN
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DCA/DCPR is a small Jackson, Tennessee-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Fleming Public Relations, a branding firm, was launched in 2018. The small team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Kelly Motley Communications and Public Relations is a small branding firm. Launched in 1996, the team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Squeaky Wheel Public Relations is a Nashville, Tennessee-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Branding firm Limpus Communications is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brentwood, TN
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Lucinda Hall Public Relations is a branding firm. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Providence, RI
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Silver Fox Studios, a Corporate Photography company, was founded in 1979. The team offers Corporate Photography and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Morris Marketing Group Mid-South is a branding agency launched in 2014. The team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Small branding firm Heed Public Relations, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Neu IMC is a branding company. In Nashville, Tennessee, their small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy. The agency was founded in 2009.
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DEANE SMITH is an Advertising company based in Nashville, Tennessee. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, TN
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The Alderman Group, a small branding firm, is in Cleveland, Tennessee. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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RVRB Agency is a branding firm. The agency is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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Humphrey Associates is an Advertising company. Established in 1981, the team specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design. The firm is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Small Advertising company Citiscape Productions, is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Deer Trace Digital is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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The Wave Agency is a Franklin, Tennessee-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Yellow Frame Interactive is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Rollins Communications is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, their small team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The company was established in 1996.
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In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Driven Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Phame Marketing is a media planning & buying agency. The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based firm was launched in 2009. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Chisel Creative is a small media planning & buying agency. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Video Production.
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The C3 Group is a media planning and buying agency. They were established in 2005 and offer Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Evolve & Co is an Advertising company. Established in 2016, the firm is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Arrow Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Blaine, Minnesota, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Atkinson Advertising Associates, an Advertising company, was launched in 1975. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Red 7 Communications is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based PR firm. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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Price Lang Consulting is a public relations company. Their small team is based in Edmond, Oklahoma and focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. The agency was launched in 2011.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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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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