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List of the Best Media Buying Companies & Planning Firms
10 to 1 Public Relations is focused on ensuring our clients’ reputation and image is so positive that it can withstand any threat. We start by understanding how company leaders perceive their own organization. Then we compare those answers to how their current and potential customers/audiences view their company. We then create a personalized plan ... read 10 to 1 PR reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Scottsdale, United StatesAs through-channel marketing experts, we offer unparalleled focus and dedicated care to our clients. We proactively identify ways to address their needs, optimize their ROI, and deliver leading-edge technology with old-fashioned, high-touch service. What truly sets us apart from other through-channel agencies is our total dedication to providing the highest level of service and support ... read Cooperate Marketing reviews & insights
NA10 - 492016Chicago, United StatesBlue Apple is an award-winning Advertising, Creative and Digital agency built on a team of specialist professionals with regional and global experience.Everyone talks about ‘their’ differences, but we aim to offer our clients something different; a team of communications experts who value client relationships. We strive daily to create fresh, innovative and collaborative communication solutions ... read Blue Apple reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Dubai, UAEEffective marketing is driven by authenticity and personalization. Executing at scale requires a nuanced combination of dynamic content, technology, and marketing know-how. With extensive experience in channel management, agency creative, and digital marketing, and powered by a Forrester recognized through-channel marketing platform, RVLVR delivers integrated execution.
NA10 - 492017Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaThe Xwork team has been nurturing this uncannily deep passion for eCommerce and all things digital for the past 14 years or so by now. We've grappled with the elusive SEO (Search Engine Optimization), tackled the SEM (Search Engine Marketing) conundrum, embraced eCommerce, seek solace in SMM (Social Media Marketing), and now venturing head-on into ... read Xwork Digital Agency reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr2 - 92011Johor Bahru, MalaysiaBarcelona's leading full-service marketing agency specialized in building tailor made strategies for lifestyle brands. We believe in balancing creativity and strategy to create unique projects. Our expertise in communication, digital marketing, branding and advertising has allowed us to work with many of the most relevant international brands.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492013Barcelona, SpainEstablished in 1976, Rama is an INS accredited agency. This makes us one of the oldest and most reputed advertising agencies in the region. We are a full-service agency and offer creative, media planning, media buying and public relations services to our clients.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491976Jaipur, IndiaPopcorn is a digital marketing and public relations (PR) agency serving the best businesses and brands of Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. We are a results-driven agency that prides itself on building campaigns that drive business results. We built Popcorn on the premise that marketing could be both refreshing and effective. Hundreds of clients and successful ... read Popcorn reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492011Vancouver, CanadaEver since Strategic Media Services began it's operations in Year 2007 in Gujarat, we have strongly believed that we can work more effectively, efficiently and economically for our esteemed clients and give them value for monies for their PR Campaigns.We have also been investing a lot of time and effort in Training motivated youngsters about ... read Strategic Media Service reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492007Ahmedabad, IndiaAt ff.k, we can't imagine doing marketing, nor press or public relations without wine! We might make an exception for cheese. Or spirits. Or other delicacies that make life more beautiful. ff.k offers strategic consulting, communication and media relations as well as B2B marketing and B2C marketing for high quality food and beverage products on ... read ff.k reviews & insights
NA250 - 9992010Berlin, GermanyR agency Triple P Entertainment specializes in press, promotion and publicity for entertainment, culture and events. . Triple P Entertainment is committed to distinctive PR campaigns that vary from (relatively limited) free publicity campaigns to big budget campaigns with various PR activities such as PR stunts, press events, festive launches, premieres, joint promotions, media starters, ... read Triple P Entertainment reviews & insights
NA10 - 492006Putten, NetherlandsOffering comprehensive public relations, consulting and strategic planning for a range of luxury lifestyle clients, Droese Public Relations brings a fresh way of doing things to the image management arena. Their creative, high-service and results-driven approach translates into memorable outcomes, impeccable events and powerful partnerships. Founded by Suzanne Droese and colleagues in 2007 as Rest ... read Droese PR reviews & insights
NA10 - 492007Dallas, United StatesFounded in August 2016, 5N1PR Communication Consultancy provides results-oriented communication consultancy services with its experienced, dynamic and youth team.5N1PR has a structure that is expert in its field, shares its experience and know-how entirely with its customers, bridges the media and the brands it serves, and raises awareness with creative content.5N1PR Communication Consultancy manages the ... read 5in1PR reviews & insights
NA10 - 492016Istanbul, TurkeyActing with the goal of becoming a “new generation digital communication base”, Contactplus creates the communication language of the brands it provides consultancy with its innovative below-the-line advertisement designs and digital marketing strategies.Providing new generation communication solutions such as media communication, brand reputation management and digital strategy consultancy, Contactplus produces strategies for online and offline ... read Contactplus reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492004Istanbul, TurkeyAt Cooley Public Strategies, we solve problems through community engagement. Our team works with each client to find what solutions work for them, whether that solution includes engaging policymakers, nurturing relationships with opinion leaders, designing and executing media relations, conducting issue or market analysis, or social and influencer outreach.
NA50 - 2492009Nashville, United StatesAs a top national public relations firm, News & Experts has been delivering highly specialized publicity campaigns for over two decades. Our specialty is creating angles that we know the media will want to cover, and that will obtain quality media exposure for our clients.Through the years we have worked with clients spanning a wide ... read News & Experts reviews & insights
NA10 - 491990Florida City, United StatesQ&A Voice of the Customer Research: Isolates the big ideas to motivate consumer behavior change by quantifying the most important elements of a client's Brand Value Proposition & Marketing Mix. Q&A Strategic Marketing Plans: Define the best way to win in the marketplace with specific marketing, branding, advertising, website design & digital marketing actions to ... read Quenzel Marketing Agency reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492005Fort Myers, United StatesMedallion Retail is a marketing agency specializing in customized in-store signage, displays, and shopper experience programs.For over 60 years, Medallion Retail has created powerful customer experiences through experiential design, signage and retail display. We specialize in connecting brands to shoppers and making visions a reality.
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491963NYC, United StatesFavoured is a marketing, content and branding agency based in London & Leeds. We’re innovators & marketing experts who strongly believe that successful digital marketing strategies need beautiful content. This is why we launched Favoured, a full-service agency. So for advertising, SEO, content marketing, social media, growth hacking, account-based marketing, design, animation, UX/UI & much ... read Favoured reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492017London, United KingdomInterAd, Inc. are professionals in digital marketing. We provide our clients with expert services in search engine optimization (SEO), strategy consulting, SEO-PR as well as online marketing campaigns. By drawing on our wealth of experience in these areas, InterAd is able to make clients more competitive businesses in their markets. We have been providing strategic ... read InterAd reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491999Seoul, South KoreaWe offer unique integrated marketing solutions that connect people and make them feel part of something bigger. Experiences are the soul of our creative thinking. They inspire us to tell stories that stir emotions, instil belief, and help you build long-lasting, authentic relationships with your customers. Penquin believes marketing has the power to do this. ... read Penguin reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Johannesburg, South AfricaLooking to take your media management and public relations to the next level? Get the attention you deserve with Primex Media Services! Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping you reach your goals by providing strategic media management and public relations services. With our insight-driven approach, we'll help you create powerful intellectual ideas that ... read PrimexMediaServices reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92015Surat, IndiaWe blend the art and science of B2B performance marketing and media planning. We are experts in crafting high ROI, cross-channel media plans to save you time, money, and generate pipeline and revenue. We are an extension of your team, like your in-house agency. Managing everything from planning to execution.
< $25/hr10 - 492007Nashville, United StatesSCOP3 Group is Indonesia’s leading public relations and destination marketing agency for hospitality and luxury lifestyle brands. With offices in Bali and Jakarta, we partner with luxury hotels, resorts, tourism boards, and lifestyle companies across Indonesia and Southeast Asia to strengthen positioning, build visibility, and drive measurable growth. With decades of executive-level experience in international ... read SCOP3 Group reviews & insights
NA10 - 492022Denpasar, IndonesiaWe at AMPH Advertising Agency Inc. see your success as our greatest reward. Since our launch in 2013, we’ve become a Google-authorized agency and remain today as their top partner here in the Philippines. Our mission is to help clients establish their online presence and strengthen their connections with their target market with the help ... read AMPH Advertising Agency reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Taguig, PhilippinesOrange Media has led the way in brand activation for more than a decade. By developing engaging event solutions that captures attention, we activate brands and connect customers with messages and values in a memorable way. We have proven capabilities and expertise in executing all projects to the highest standards. Our focus is on events, ... read Orange media reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492007Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFor over 40 years we have been a communication agency in Milan , but today we can define ourselves as an agency with a strong focus on problem solving, structured to internally manage every aspect of the communication process. Capturing the attention of consumers means communicating in different ways on different channels: mainstream communication is ... read OFG ADV reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Milan, ItalyA dynamic and flexible agency, for over 10 years in the field of communication and events, based in Milan. From the creation of a logo, to the creation of a packaging, to the design and realization of an event or an exhibition space, all this is communication and advertising, all this is Mediatica: a very ... read Mediatica Comunicazione reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92001Milan, ItalyYou’re thinking about using Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, or maybe even LinkedIn Ads to grow your business. Good idea! The problem? You haven’t used these tools before, and you don’t want to waste your money. That’s where we come in.We start with a simple and effective process to identify the ideal opportunities for your business. ... read Wulver Digital Advertising reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92018Calgary, CanadainterTrend Communications is an award-winning full-service communication agency based in Long Beach, California, helping corporate America target Asian American segments such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Asian Indian and Filipinos nationwide.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491991Long Beach, United StatesFor over 30 years, Brandner Communications has taken pride in being different. We are a full-service advertising and public relations agency strategically located between Seattle and Tacoma. We specialize in work that speaks to architects, builders, dealers, distributors and consumers. As insiders and experts in the building industry, we have the right plans, tools and ... read Brandner Communications reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491988Bellevue, United StatesImaginal Marketing Group™ is an award-winning advertising agency that specializes in the fashion and beauty industry. We think there are few rules - and passion is the most powerful marketing tool there is. Life is Marketing. We listen. Ask a million questions. And we'll make sure you get what you want, plus what you need.We ... read Imaginal Marketing Group reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492005New Orleans, United StatesCriteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is the global technology company powering the world's marketers with trusted and impactful advertising. 2,600 Criteo team members partner with over 20,000 customers and thousands of publishers around the globe to deliver effective advertising across all channels, by applying advanced machine learning to unparalleled data sets. Criteo empowers companies of all sizes ... read Criteo reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr1,000 - 9,9991998NYC, United StatesPeople 'n Rich - H is a communications holding group and affiliated partner of Hakuhodo, Japan's 2nd largest agency with access to a global network of 67 offices around the world. Backed with a repository of global research, data and insights, we know how to tell a good brand story in an integrated manner across ... read People 'n Rich reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2491988Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFounded in 2018 with a mission to help advance the ecommerce industry as a whole, REDOYA is a full service digital marketing agency specializing in ecommerce. Over the course of our journey, we have enhanced our services and products with rigorous split tests, feedbacks and results driven testing. With our proven systems and strategies, we ... read REDOYA reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492018Lahore, PakistanFUEL Partnerships is a world-class Retail Marketing agency, founded in 2011 and based in Boca Raton, Florida, that delivers the right strategy to build your brand from an idea into a retail success story. FUEL offers strategic marketing planning, broker and retailer integration and shopper marketing expertise to create big ideas that will accelerate your ... read FUEL Partnerships reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92011Boca Raton, United StatesPart of Beattie, the integrated communications agency, we have been at the forefront of crisis management and crisis communications for 31 years. During that time, we have seen it all – media investigations, terrorist incidents, fatal accidents, company closures, killer outbreaks of e-coli, product recalls and sex scandals. Most times the issue or crisis did ... read Only Crisis reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9London, United KingdomFounded in 1946, we push ourselves and our clients to rise above the status quo. As the world’s top communications agency for global clients, we’re committed to doing what’s right and pursuing what matters. We’re on a mission to not only be the world’s most inclusive agency, but to make the world a more inclusive ... read FleishmanHillard reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2491946St. Louis, United StatesFrement is a Hong Kong based Public Relations & Marketing Agency with over 20 years of experience.As former Miss Hong Kong & the mastermind behind Frement, Lelia Chow has a unique ability to connect and deliver the most prominent celebrities & media for her clients.
NA10 - 49Hong Kong, ChinaHeth PR + FLDWRK Digital are now Milk Creative Communications -- Success in communications is finding the most direct path to connect people with your brand. We like to be inspired, and we think the rest of the world feels that way too. For us, communications strategy needs to be dynamic. Thoughtful. Different. It needs ... read Milk reviews & insights
NA10 - 492008Vancouver, CanadaTo get started, we always need to learn more about your business and suggest ways Undertow can help. From small one-off plays to big budget spectacles and of course the long-term arrangements we usually forge as a result, we can almost always add value. The first step is dropping Greer an email and she'll happily ... read Undertow Media reviews & insights
NA10 - 492013Auckland, New ZealandPorter Novelli is one of the world’s leading public relations agencies. With 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli delivers best-in-class service to clients around the globe. As the agency that pioneered social marketing, Porter Novelli’s heritage is grounded in influence – motivating people to change deeply ingrained behaviors that are rooted in cultural ... read Porter Novelli PR reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Auckland, New ZealandInfluence Communications was established in 2007 to provide a full communications service platform. Having been Egypt’s fastest growing communications agency over the past years, Influence Communications has transformed to be a holding company with four subsidiaries, Influence Public Relations, Influence Advertising, Influence Events Management and Influence Government & Investment Affairs. With over 25 international & ... read Influence Communications reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492007Cairo, EgyptLaura Raun Public Relations helps those in the water industry tell their story. We are an award-winning PR firm thatspecializes in public outreach and stakeholder input.
NA10 - 49Austin, United States"Our real value as a strategic partner is defined not by what we do, but by what we help our clients achieve." Lucas Public Affairs is a leading California public affairs firm that specializes in developing strategic communications to help clients meet their business and policy objectives. Our expertise is in developing and managing high-level ... read Lucas Public Affair reviews & insights
NA10 - 492008Sacramento, United StatesKnown for forward-thinking strategies and detailed execution, Paschal Roth (P|R) is a values-driven communications firm. Wielding nearly two decades of experience in the trenches of politics, policy, and media – our team builds strong coalitions, razor-sharp messaging, and winning campaigns for a broad range of clients throughout California.
NA10 - 49Sacramento, United StatesOutreach Strategists, LLC is a global communications and public affairs firm. Our diverse team of experts has extensive backgrounds in government, politics and media, Outreach Strategists brings people together to get things done. We specialize in domestic and international public relations, conflict solutions, proactive business development and communications.
NA10 - 492002Houston, United StatesTechnology’s most ambitious brands trust Sterling Communications to deliver communications plans, PR programs, and creative projects that defy indifference. Our tight-knit team of PR and creative pros in Silicon Valley is bound together by a love of storytelling, a passion for technology, and a severe allergic reaction to apathy.
NA10 - 491989Los Gatos, United States
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