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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Cubaka, a social media marketing company, is located in London, England and Redhill, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Derby, England
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Status Social is a social media marketing agency based in Derby, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bath, England
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Attinger Jack Advertising Ltd is a branding firm. Launched in 1980, the team provides Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Listen Up Music Promotions is a London, England-based Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Bakergoodchild is a Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2011. The firm is based in Birmingham, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Less Rain is a branding agency established in 1997. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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PANGAEA NETWORK LIMITED, a branding firm, was established in 2007. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leeds, England
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Headland is a small UX agency launched in 1991. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Castlefield, England
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Located in Castlefield, England, Northstar is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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DataDrives Media is a small Advertising company launched in 2014. Their team provides Advertising and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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{Capture} | Shopper Media Group, a small branding agency, is located in London, England. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2007, Fusion Media Services Ltd is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Founded in 2020, Mind Field Advertising and Marketing Ltd is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Avazona Ltd. Is a branding agency founded in 2018. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Eleven Hundred Agency is a small public relations company in London, England. The team specializes in Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thornaby, England
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SpencerZill is an Advertising company founded in 2014. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Torque Agency Group is a branding firm. Established in 2000, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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UM Central, an Advertising company, is based in Birmingham, England. They specialize in Advertising and Market Research.
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LS Digital Group is a Navi Mumbai, India-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 1968, Feref is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hampton in Arden, England
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RBH is a branding agency. Located in Hampton in Arden, England and Coventry, England, the agency was launched in 1996. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Crave & Lamb is an Advertising company. Headquartered in London, England and Bilbao, Spain, their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 1998, Time & Space Media UK, a small Digital Strategy company, is in London, England and Redhill, England. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greyfriars Road, Wales
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Small media planning and buying agency Barking Dog Communications, is in Greyfriars Road, Wales. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bradley Stoke, England
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In Bradley Stoke, England, RED THREAD CREATIVE MARKETING LIMITED is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 2008.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Suffolk, England
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Media Managers is a Marketing Strategy company in Suffolk, England. Established in 2003, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Advertising company IT Pie is based in Cardiff, Wales and. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2007.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Cowshed is a PR company. Founded in 2014, the company is located in Cardiff, Wales. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bewdley, England
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PR agency betterpr was launched in 1996. The company provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Burt Greener Communications , a branding firm, is based in Edinburgh , Scotland. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Lavery Rowe Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Birmingham, England. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Wave PR Ltd is a public relations company. They are headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, and their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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See all 1 projectsArcher Advertising provides digital advertising, marketing support, website improvement, graphic design, and social media management services. Overall feedback indicates that Archer Advertising delivers projects on time and within budget, with clients particularly impressed by their flexibility and responsiveness.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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TOAD.ai is an Advertising company. The London, England-based firm was established in 2017. Their team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holywood, Northern Ireland
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Headquartered in Holywood, Northern Ireland, Tandem Design is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Graphic Design and were established in 2002.
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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 - 9Epsom, England
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Digital Strategy company TMCC is in Epsom, England. They provide Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St Albans, England
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Founded in 1999, Conical is a small St Albans, England-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surbiton, England
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Sports Impact Ltd is a public relations company. Launched in 2001, the team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying. The firm is located in Surbiton, England.
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CineEye is a video production company. The small London, England-based team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying. The firm was established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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IQ Studios is a London, England-based video production agency. They offer Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wythenshawe, England
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AWARD Marketing Limited is a Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Wythenshawe, England. They provide Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2006.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Here and Now 365 is a branding company located in London, England. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2004.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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O Communications Ltd is a PR agency. They were founded in 2005 and specialize in Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cirencester, England
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Clear B2B Marketing & PR is an Advertising company located in Cirencester, England. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2005, Blackbridge Communications is a video production company. The firm specializes in Video Production and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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Outside the Box, a branding firm, was launched in 1988. They provides Branding and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBurton upon Trent, England
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Small Advertising company Sunflower Media Ltd, is headquartered in Burton upon Trent, England. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Boxed Off Communications Ltd is a branding agency. Based in Liverpool, England, their team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Lucent Agency, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2012. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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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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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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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$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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$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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12.6/40.00/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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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22.5/40.013/20 Reviews3.1/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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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.