Top Media Buying Agencies in California
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 27 projectsAnderson Collaborative™ is a comprehensive media planning and buying agency known for its strategic media planning, ad purchasing, and media buying outsourcing services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their organization, strategic expertise, and impressive results, such as exceeding a 10-times ROAS. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight their effective communication and responsiveness, making them a reliable partner in advertising strategy and media audience segmentation.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a media planning and buying firm specializing in digital marketing and advertising strategy services. Reviews consistently highlight their responsive project management and expertise, with 100% of clients noting timely delivery and impressive insights. Clients appreciate their alignment with business values and successful campaign outcomes, enhancing return on investment and achieving project goals.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 18 projectsEXL Media excels as a media planning and buying firm, offering comprehensive services from audience segmentation to ad purchasing. Across various reviews, 100% of clients commend their strategic approach and professionalism, with notable achievements such as an 11x return on ad spend and a 311% increase in website sessions. Clients appreciate their proactive communication and deep industry insight, making them a trusted partner.
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Based in West Hollywood, California, Klein Mickaelian Partners is a small graphic design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upland, CA
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In Upland, California, Voice Marketing - Upland is a small branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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M+C Saatchi Performance is an Advertising company. Launched in 2006, the company is in London, England and Singapore, Singapore. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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SOS Consulting Group, LLC is a Fractional CMO Services company. Launched in 2024, the team offers Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy. The firm is in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Intango is an Advertising company. In Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel and New York, New York, the agency specializes in Advertising and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Integral Ad Science is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2009.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Octane Advertising & Design, a small branding firm, is in Fresno, California. The team offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Established in 2009, Agency GLOW is a PR agency. The agency focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Farm to Shelf is an Advertising company. The firm is headquartered in Fresno, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999El Segundo, CA
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R&R Partners is a branding firm based in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada. They focus on Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Fluent360 is a Direct Marketing company. They were established in 2008 and offer Direct Marketing and Public Relations.
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List of the Top 15 California Media Buying and Planning Companies
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34.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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28.3/40.017/20 Reviews5/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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26.4/40.014/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.2/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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33.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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29.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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28.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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29.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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28.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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31.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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29.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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20.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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31/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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30.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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30.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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28.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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25.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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28.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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20.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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28.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Novato, CA
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28.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westminster, CA
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26.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience3/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Media Planning & Buying80% Other
