Top Media Buying Agencies in Los Angeles

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 7, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 30 Media Buying Agencies in Los Angeles as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, Los Angeles). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 4.8, and 20% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Media Buying Agencies in Los Angeles companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Employing the services of top Los Angeles media buying and planning companies can help your campaign achieve your marketing and advertising goals. Media planning companies in Los Angeles have expertise in assessing the best media platforms as per your budget and outreach goals. This can help you leave a profound impact on your audience.

To assist your search for a reliable media partner, Goodfirms has compiled the below list of verified media buying agencies in Los Angeles. You can browse through the list and review each company’s ratings and testimonials before approaching them for business.

30Verified firms
$25/hrMedian hourly rate
4.8 ★Median rating
20%Have 50+ members

Goodfirms has verified 30 Media Buying Agencies in Los Angeles - part of 3,816+ Media Buying & Planning Agencies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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List of Top Los Angeles Media Buying and Planning Companies

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  • SmartSites is one of America's fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, with a client roster and review profile that reflect genuine, sustained results. As a top-rated digital marketing agency recognized across major industry platforms, they bring SEO, PPC, email, and web design under one roof. Their digital ... read SmartSites reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Los Angeles, United States
    We had a great experience overall. - Writer
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  • Infinity Media is a digital marketing company in Los Angeles that is unique among marketing firms. In fact, we prefer not to be referred to as an "agency." " We're a team of digital marketing freelancers who love working with business owners and marketing teams! ... read Infinity Media reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Los Angeles, United States
    Streamflow marketing - Founder & Managing Director at Streamflow
  • WestMetric is a Full-Service Performance Digital Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Our mission is to optimize and scale your Facebook, Instagram, Google search, display, and Amazon sponsored product ads to drive more traffic to your website, generate high-quality leads, and increase sales of ... read WestMetric reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
    Digital Marketing Strategy for Real Estate - Strategic Engineering leader
  • We create result-driven websites that boost organizational growth and supercharge traffic with top-notch digital IT solutions. Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures you stay ahead in the digital landscape. AFX WEB STUDIOS is a full-service web design agency that offers a wide range of ... read AFX Web Studios reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2018
    Los Angeles, United States
    Our trusted partner for app development! - Assistant Manager
  • Venture Aviator is an innovative software development company. Venture Aviator has capabilities in Web Development, Mobile Development, Blockchain Development, Full-Service Initial Coin Offering (ICO) advisory & cryptocurrency launches, and Artificial Intelligence. Our team brings a unique combination of technology expertise, design and engineering talent, strategic ... read Venture Aviator reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Los Angeles, United States
    Fantastic Work by Fantastic Development Team - President
  • Headquartered in Los Angeles, we are an independent, female­-owned, 150-plus-person agency. Our commitment to creative and executional excellence has led to our roster of blue-chip clients, from Fortune 500 to growth companies. Quigley-Simpson unites brand and demand for results that matter. We operate from a single principle: Everything we do has to work. And we ... read QUIGLEY-SIMPSON reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2002
    Los Angeles, United States
  • We take pride in ourselves for pushing our boundaries and providing exceptional digital solutions. To build a unique platform for the clients, we combine the latest trends with the best practices to help businesses in the long run.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2015
    Los Angeles, United States
    I have been working with The website rush for over 6 months. NO other web development and design are better!!! - Assistant Manager
  • Wingman Media is the only response-driven media planning and buying agency to specialize in companies that sell niche products and considered purchases - cars, solar panels, mortgages, windows, high end home goods, engagement rings and other big ticket items. We harness the power of big data to plan and execute profitable and highly scalable media ... read Wingman Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2003
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Anti Agency Consulting Group is a digital marketing agency with a consulting mindset. We use an adaptable operational model that frees us to deliver exceptional and agile services for our clients and tackle today's challenges.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Giant Media is a media and technology company that provides advertisers and their agencies specialized support to deliver contextually relevant video campaigns. Our solutions span digital platforms and include both full and self-service utilization of VuePlanner®, a proprietary, AI-powered, insight-driven tool for buying brand suitable, contextually relevant video across YouTube. This technology enables us to ... read Giant Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2009
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Exverus is a paid media agency specifically designed to grow culture-creating, growth-stage brands. We have worked with hundreds of challenger brands and market leaders across our team of paid media experts. We work with brands who create culture and want strategic media plans that drive growth. Brands who want to know exactly which parts of ... read Exverus Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Berk Marketing has a simple mission: we are advocates for our clients’ interests. We don’t work for radio or television stations. We aren’t in the business of selling ad space to fill a calendar. We work for you, our clients. We make it our mission to get you the most effective results with your advertising. ... read Berk Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Jovie Social is on it. For years, we have worked with professionals, businesses, and agencies to provide the decisive push that will help set a social media strategy into motion for long-term results. Social media is a force to be reckoned with, and every business needs a concrete plan tied to its objectives. If you ... read Jovie Social reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • ARENAS has a wide breadth of marketing core competencies to offer maximum results, turn-key service and cost-efficiency. We are capable of leading campaigns or playing nice in the sandbox with other teams.We specialize in targeting and engaging the full acculturation spectrum of the Latino market including bilingual, bicultural Millennials.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Inc. Magazine Power Partner Award Top Boutique PR Agency in Los Angeles Avaans means advantage. That's us. We're the exceptional secret weapon for emerging industries and ambitious brands. Connect with our 100% executive-level PR team today: https://bit.ly/3u7K5b8 Our 100% executive-level PR team works with ambitious companies from startup through IPO. Whether we're your first PR ... read Avaans Media reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    2 - 9
    2008
    Los Angeles, United States
  • We’re a collection of curious minds driven to create and develop compelling experiences. We conceive and design engagements that spark interest and influence behavior. We strategize, we plan, we execute. We sweat details. From the nuance of timing and technology to the nuts and bolts of publicity and promotion, our craft focuses on manifesting brand ... read BeCore reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1999
    Los Angeles, United States
  • WE ARE A CERTIFIED MINORITY AND WOMAN-OWNED AGENCY THAT IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING AUTHENTIC AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT DIGITAL STRATEGIES AND COMPELLING STORYTELLING CAMPAIGNS THAT RESONATE WITH MULTICULTURAL AUDIENCES. OUR CORE OBJECTIVE IS CENTERED ON ORGANICALLY ENGAGING AND CONNECTING WITH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE, ENSURING THAT YOUR INVESTMENT IN US TRANSLATES INTO TANGIBLE, LASTING RESULTS THAT POSITIVELY ... read SDP DIGITAL reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Los Angeles, United States
  • USIM is the fastest growing independent media agency providing best-in-class integrated media solutions. Every day and with every challenge, we Practice the Art of Human Sense – blending cutting edge research and technology with ingenuity, human insight and creativity, delivered in a seamless experience for our client and agency partners. Founded by media pioneer Dennis ... read USIM reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2004
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Digital Niche Agency sets out to help its clients successfully reach their niche audiences across the complex global digital landscape and has worked with over 250 brands, including 100+ funding campaigns.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Los Angeles, United States
  • BrandCulture defines, implements and builds standout brands around strong cultures. We combine insightful strategy, inspired design and rigorous execution to create transformative brand, culture-building and customer engagement programs that deliver immediate impact and long-term results.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Hawke Media is an award-winning digital marketing consultancy and full-service agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with employees in over 40 states and hubs in New York, New York, Vancouver, Canada, and Manchester, England. Hawke offers custom, data-driven marketing strategies to businesses of all sizes, offering its services on a month-to-month, a la carte basis. ... read Hawke Media reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2013
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Tinuiti is the largest independent performance marketing agency across the Triopoly of Google, Facebook, Amazon and beyond. Tinuiti unites channel expertise with cross-channel strategy to help clients identify, engage, and acquire customers, then retain and reactivate them as they continue their digital journey. With expertise in search, social, Amazon & marketplaces, mobile apps, CRM & ... read Tinuiti reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2004
    Los Angeles, United States
  • NeuraVista is a tech-savvy, visionary advertising agency dedicated to driving success through intelligence and insight. We empower local businesses and aspiring marketers by providing intelligent, comprehensive, and tailored advertising solutions. Our mission is to transform online presence challenges into opportunities for growth and success. We don’t just advertise; we offer a full-spectrum solution, addressing every ... read Neuravista reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2024
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Miller Ink is a Los Angeles-based, full-service strategic communications and crisis PR firm that helps businesses, executives, and nonprofits amplify their voices, build their brands, and advance their goals through carefully crafted messaging and compelling content.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2013
    Los Angeles, United States
  • We understand your business needs better than anyone else. Because we've been there! From Paris to LA, we have worked on hundreds of digital projects. Small ones. Big ones. Challenging ones. Locally and globally. We have experienced success and failure. We have worked with brilliant people and b*llshitters too. Ten years in the consumer space, ... read Royal Cheese Digital reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Build Digital Future (BDF) was born from a simple idea: businesses deserve marketing and lead generation solutions that truly work for them. Too often, business owners settle for the first agency or tool they come across, unsure of where to start or who to trust. At BDF, we eliminate the guesswork. We consult with businesses ... read Build Digital Future reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2024
    Los Angeles, United States
  • When B2B companies need to outsource marketing, creative, and development resources to support their sales operation, ATAK provides unique and innovative tools that actually get results. With our proven products, such as Purposeful Marketing, businesses never have to ask why again. Every action is clear. Every initiative can be measured. Every dollar is accounted for. ... read ATAK Interactive reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Los Angeles, United States
  • With more than 15 years in the digital marketing business, Big Brain Marketing specializes in a wide range of technologies and services that help our clients grow their business online. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Big Brain Marketing has helped companies build their brand, expand their reach, and increase their revenue through effective dynamic digital ... read Big Brain Digital Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Los Angeles, United States
  • The Tech Designers is a results-driven digital agency dedicated to helping businesses establish a powerful online presence. We specialize in custom web design and development, mobile app development for iOS and Android, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, and ongoing website maintenance. Our approach combines creative design, strategic thinking, and advanced technology to deliver ... read The Tech Designers reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2022
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Our philosophy as a creative agency in Los Angeles has always been to create lasting relationships with clients, working with them right from initiation, through to final product development, launch, and beyond. We specialize in employing the most up to date and creative solutions in existence to help our clients reach their full potential in ... read Branding Los Angeles reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Los Angeles, United States

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The Magical Quadrant

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The four quadrants explained

Each card shows the count of firms in that quadrant and the top 5 by composite score.

Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
1FIRMS

Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.

Top 5 by composite score

1Probey Services56 / 68
Market Influencers
Bottom-right · X ≥ 50, Y < 50
2FIRMS

Deeply specialised but with moderate market presence. Often the right pick when specialisation matters more than scale - boutique shops with deep technical chops.

The Industry Leaders in detail

The 1 highest-scoring firms in the Industry Leaders quadrant. Each has both Core Competencies and 360-Performance ≥ 50. Click any card for the full profile.

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USLos Angeles260$63/hr4.876View firms
USLos Angeles
260 firms$63/hr4.8
Value Score76 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
3
Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
4
Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for digital marketing hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Los Angeles · $0-24/hr

59 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Probey Services, SEOTonic Web Solutions PVT. LTD., MAD MIND STUDIOS.

Mid-tier leader
Los Angeles · $50-99/hr

31 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 4.4 ★. Top picks: Delante, Venture Aviator, Brenton Way.

Top tier leader
Los Angeles · $150+/hr

11 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: The Bureau Of Small Projects, ISBX, Ecommerce Automized.

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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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