Top Media Buying Agencies in the United Kingdom
London sits at the centre of one of the world's largest and most sophisticated media markets, which gives U.K. media buying agencies real leverage in negotiating rates and placements. British firms plan and buy across the full mix, from programmatic and paid social to TV, radio, and out-of-home, and range from independent specialists to teams within larger networks. Strong measurement culture means good agencies can tie spend to outcomes rather than just impressions.
Clutch connects you with media buying agencies in the United Kingdom vetted through verified client reviews, so you can compare channel expertise, transparency, and results before you hire. Use the filters below to narrow by budget, channel, and industry, or explore related directories:
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices 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.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United KingdomServices 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.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices 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.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDevon, England
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Neontron is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Devon, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Stretford, England
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Wodehouse Direct Ltd is a branding firm. Their team is located in Stretford, England and focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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TalkMetric™ Digital Marketing is a small London, England-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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ColdChain Agency is a small London, England-based SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cambridge, England
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Established in 2025, Data Incite Marketing, a small Marketing Strategy company, is in Cambridge, England. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Direct Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, England
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SetpointHQ is a small Fractional CMO Services company. Launched in 2026, the team focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pudsey, West Yorks, England
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Founded in 2007, Punch Hospitality is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Socialyze is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in London, England, the firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bedford, England
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Qzency Ltd, a branding agency, was established in 2024. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, England
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Established in 2019, WeScaleify is a small Cambridge, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Aktyvus Group Limited is a Sales Outsourcing company. Founded in 2024, the agency provides Sales Outsourcing and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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LFI Creative is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based branding firm. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2003.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, England
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Post Agency is a small Advertising company established in 2026. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Havant, England
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Axcellerate Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Havant, England. They offer Marketing Strategy and Fractional CMO Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bury, England
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Carbs Digital Ltd is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. Headquartered in Bury, England, the team specializes in Corporate Training & Coaching and Event Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Cogency, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in London, England. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Northampton, England
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Founded in 2004, Soapbox Creative Marketing is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Established in 2016, Murri Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small Digital Strategy company Think Media, is headquartered in London, England. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cheadle, England
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Back Office Outsourcing company Assured Events is based in Cheadle, England. Their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Smithfield Agency is a media planning and buying company based in London, England and Manchester, England. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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Bewonder* is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Leeds, England and Soho, England and have small team. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Aiken PR is a small Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Event Management company. Their services include Event Management and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Navigator Blue is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Wildstone, an Advertising company, was established in 2010. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2000, Sports Revolution Ltd is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maidstone, England
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PFPR Communications Ltd is a public relations agency located in Maidstone, England. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Branding firm 23red was launched in 2000. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London , England
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Located in London , England, Goodstuff Communications is a midsize Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Belfast, Northern Ireland
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AVB Group is a branding firm established in 1926. The company provides Branding and Advertising, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBradford, England
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In Bradford, England, Marketing & Media Solutions Limited is a small media planning and buying agency. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Cogora, a Market Research company, was established in 2014. The team focuses on Market Research and Content Marketing and is headquartered in London, England and England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Way To Blue, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in London, England and Los Angeles, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bath, England
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Edit is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and is in Bath, England and Leeds, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999City of London, England
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FreeWheel is a Content Marketing company launched in 2007. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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VCommission, a media planning & buying agency, focus on Media Planning & Buying and Affiliate Marketing. They were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greater, England
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Mustard Media is a branding firm. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is located in Greater, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorthampton, England
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Northampton Portal is an Advertising company. Launched in 2008, the firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Adhaus Media Ltd is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Croydon, England
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Cas Media Group Ltd is a small media planning and buying agency launched in 2015. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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DJS Creative Marketing, a media planning and buying company, was established in 1994. In Dundee, Scotland, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bassaleg, Wales
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Branding firm Icon Creative was established in 1998. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, England
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Habit5 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Lincoln, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woking, England
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Established in 1992, NSPR Ltd is a small Woking, England-based PR company. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hitchin, England
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Dead Good Media is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and is based in Hitchin, England.
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LD Communications is a PR firm. They are in London, England, and their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Lane Agency is a branding agency founded in 2008. The team focuses on Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Generation Media is a Digital Strategy company. Based in London, England, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London , England
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Navigate Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in London , England and Surry Hills, Australia and focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom Media Buying and Planning Companies
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Egham, England
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28/40.016.8/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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37.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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32/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999London, England
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34.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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24.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.6/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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30.5/40.014.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nottingham, England
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34.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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26.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews3.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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20.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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25.6/40.017/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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21.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.9/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Langham, England
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24.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews2.4/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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24.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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23.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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21.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Maidenhead, England
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12.6/40.00/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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20.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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21.7/40.014.6/20 Reviews1.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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22.5/40.013/20 Reviews3.1/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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22/40.016.6/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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21.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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16.7/40.00/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999London, England
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Calverley, England
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16.6/40.00/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brighton and Hove, England
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16.1/40.00/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Media Planning & Buying90% Other
U.K. Media Buying FAQs
A U.K. media buying agency plans where your ads should run, negotiates and purchases that inventory, and manages campaigns once they're live. That spans digital channels (programmatic, paid social, search) and traditional ones (TV, radio, out-of-home, print), plus audience targeting, pacing, and performance reporting. Many agencies handle both the planning strategy and the buying itself.
U.K. agencies hold established relationships with British and European media owners and have extensive understanding of local audience data and regulations. Thanks to their deeper market expertise, these teams can negotiate rates that are hard to match when buying on your own. For campaigns targeting U.K. or European audiences, that market access and buying power usually more than covers the agency fee.
Define your project’s specific requirements and objectives to better understand your search criteria, then search for Clutch-listed firms that meet those points. Prioritize agencies with verified reviews and results in your channels and sector, and insist on transparency around fees, rebates, and reporting.
Keep in mind that strong candidates show how they measure outcomes, not just reach. Shortlist two or three companies that exceed your expectations, brief them the same way, and compare their channel plans and measurement approach.
Be cautious of opaque pricing that merges fees with media spend, reluctance to disclose rebates or ownership of ad accounts, guarantees of specific results, and weak reporting. If an agency won't give you visibility into where your money goes, that's a reason to keep looking.