Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 7, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 3,816 Media Buying & Planning Agencies as of September 2026 across 103 countries. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, Jersey City). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.8, and 17% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Media Buying & Planning Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Buying media without the right strategy can drain budgets fast. That’s why top media buying agencies focus on precision, performance, and constant optimization across digital and traditional channels. Goodfirms makes this process easier by curating a vetted list of trusted media buying and planning agencies, evaluated on market presence, client feedback, and proven results. With detailed profiles, verified reviews, and smart filters, Goodfirms helps businesses confidently compare media buying companies that align with their goals, budget, and target audience.

3,816Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
4.8 ★Median rating
103Countries
17%Have 50+ members

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List of the Best Media Buying Companies & Planning Firms

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  • From TV to radio, print to internet, Nartak Media Group will turn your advertising budget into increased impressions, leads and sales. Nartak Media Group is an unbiased and efficient time/space buying service with our fingers on the pulse of the market. We purchase media VERY efficiently, enabling our clients to acquire more media at a ... read Nartak Media Group reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1984
    Pittsburgh, United States
  • MMSI is a direct-to-consumer media agency specializing in paid and pay for performance media. We offer expert guidance through every part of your video ad campaign (including linear TV, satellite, streaming/OTT, VOD, Connected TV, and more) and the know-how to scale it efficiently. Our data-driven experience leads to superior planning, strategy, and optimizations that enhance ... read MMSI reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1985
    Providence, United States
  • Fish Advertising combines strategic expertise, expert media buying and on-demand creativity to prove without a doubt that speed, quality and value are not mutually exclusive. The Fish team leverages the power of creativity with the immediacy of technology for some of the most recognizable national & regional clients, delivering quality creative in remarkably short timeframes. ... read Fish Advertising, Inc reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2009
    Providence, United States
  • After working together for more than a decade in several client/agency relationships, Lee James and David Soliday joined forces to create Mythic. David grew up on the client side. Lee comes from the creative side of the agency world. These two perspectives are what allow Mythic to have a unique understanding of what a client's ... read Mythic reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    Charlotte, United States
  • GWL Adver­tis­ing, Inc. is a full-service adver­tis­ing agency, spe­cial­iz­ing in all forms of adver­tis­ing and cre­ative mar­ket­ing, estab­lished in 1993 by Gary W. Lay. We pro­duce com­plete cam­paigns con­sist­ing of tele­vi­sion, radio, digital/social media, print, POP and direct mail. We proudly ser­vice 50+ clients in 16 states and our track record of client sat­is­fac­tion and ... read GWL ADVERTISING, INC. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1993
    Little Rock, United States
  • The Nicholson Agency is a full service agency that offers everything from integrated marketing solutions to public relations. We do it all - on budget, and on time. It's been over 28 years since our agency first opened its doors. While a lot has changed since then, one thing has always remained constant – our ... read Nicholson Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1986
    Little Rock, United States
  • We are your friendly, full-service SEO agency. Got a digital marketing question? Head to our website & let’s schedule a virtual coffee ☕️ We offer custom digital marketing solutions for local businesses to thrive including web deaign, SEO, PPC, email marketing, social media, and analytics.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Tampa, United States
  • It's about big ideas and detail, aesthetics and practicalities. It's a team of people who love developing online strategy, and the result is inspirational digital. We apply a data-driven strategic approach and cutting-edge technologies across all digital disciplines (including paid and organic search, display, video, mobile, social media, affiliate marketing, etc.) and traditional channels. We ... read NLOM reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Our mission is to explore the unbounded potential of brands, across platforms, tactics and disciplines, in search of the people who want more. A modern marketing and communications strategy is multi-disciplinary, built around data, and supported by expert context. Our services and approach are designed to support the ongoing vision of world-class brands. Objectives should ... read YBIMC reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Toronto, Canada
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    NA
    2 - 9
    2025
    Sheridan, United States

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  • We’re an innovative, thinking agency with a bias towards emerging technology. We build long-standing relationships with large and small clients, across a wide variety of industries and markets around the world.Our objective is to help clients understand, execute and excel in the digital space, which is highly fragmented and constantly evolving.We are a team of ... read Creative Spark Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • We are a global, independent marketing agency comprised of strategists, creatives, marketers, data scientists and engineers from around the world driven by one common purpose — create groundbreaking work that helps brands drive business growth. Our process is agile and iterative delivering one-to-one consumer engagement at scale. We work in small teams of experts solving ... read Mindgruve reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2001
    Santa Monica, United States
  • As an integrated advertising agency built for the now – AMBA is focused on how people behave, consume, discover, talk, share, feel and engage so we can strengthen brands, drive customer engagement, deliver communications that connect and build sales.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    Sydney, Australia
  • We are a digital and social media agency founded in 1992 in New Orleans. We have over 25 years of working in digital with iconic CPG and direct to consumer brands. We’re well-versed in the disciplines of both direct marketing and brand building. We have a razor-sharp focus on generating accountable, measurable results for our ... read Bent Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    New Orleans, United States
  • Orientation Marketing is life science and pharmaceutical marketing agency operating solely within specialist scientific sectors. We help ingredients, packaging, nutraceutical, medical technology, contract manufacturing, development and research organisations uncover opportunities to become more visible, increase engagement and generate leads.

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Knutsford, United Kingdom
  • By integrating and directing advertising, public relations, and Internet marketing into a cohesive strategy, JH Communications develops focused, creative and well-managed communications campaigns.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Providence, United States
  • Hotspex Media is the fastest growing programmatic trading desk in Canada. What sets us apart: Client Centric: Our media planners, campaign managers, account executives, and data scientists provide 360º support. Customized Strategies: Our solutions directly address your business and marketing objectives instead taking a "one size fits all approach". Integrated Buying Source: All your advertising ... read Hotspex Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2019
    Toronto, Canada
  • oOh!media is changing the face of the Out of Home industry in Australia. Our unbeatable combination of unrivalled scale reaching 77% of all metro and regional Australians across 35,000 locations, our diverse product range, and our market-leading data insight, makes brands powerfully unmissable. We work with advertisers, media agencies, partners and communities to engage people ... read Ooh Media reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1989
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We've assembled the best in the fields of branding, strategy, design, and copywriting to do whatever it takes to help our clients succeed. Whether consumer or B-to-B, our experience has been connecting brands to their targets. Give us a call to discuss building your brand and growing your business.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2005
    Columbus, United States
  • We officially opened our doors on 1 September 2008 with 30+ staff and the Checkers account. A big win. One we took seriously, entering into a one-year exclusivity agreement with the Shoprite Group, to give ourselves time to immerse the agency in their business. Taking the time to develop deep, long-lasting relationships with our clients ... read Ninety9cents reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2008
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Navigating marketplace networks effectively requires a thorough plan of action and the right tools to meet your goals. Edgeset Marketing was founded on this belief and has been delivering ever since.Whether it’s providing analytical insights into new markets, managing events to boost your brand and engage customers, or connecting with audiences to tell great stories. ... read Edgeset Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Ormond Beach, United States
  • Aller media is the market leader within popular press in Sweden. We have some of Sweden's most well-known brands in magazines such as ELLE, Café, Må Bra, Svensk Damtidning, Elle Décoration, Allers, Hemmets, Hänt i Veckan, Femina and Residence. Media house with content close to heart We have delivered relaxation, entertainment and inspiration to millions ... read Aller Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • Logo Liberty is US based Design studio that makes your corporate and business identity beyond your expectation. We have got the team of experts which bring your digital identity live because we know the value of our customer. Contact us to make your business live ... read Logo Liberty reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Jersey City, United States
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  • Since 1996 Elmets Communications has provided innovative public relations, marketing, and advertising strategies to a varied spectrum of clients. With a unique ability to generate awareness and affinity, Elmets helps clients build brands, enhance reputations, create coalitions and influence perceptions. Our team is experienced, resourceful, creative, tenacious, and committed to positioning our clients for success.

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Sacramento, United States
  • Chicago public relations firm providing senior-level talent, multiple-industry expertise, and innovative marketing and public relations ideas that work. We take a holistic approach to understand and help solve your challenges. We’re equal parts business consultants, marketing specialists and expert story tellers. But, most importantly, we’re committed to helping grow your business. Whether you’re launching a ... read Sherman reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Chicago, United States
  • Radon is an award-winning Creative Agency born with a digital DNA, a business focused mind and a pulsating heart. From our Stockholm-based facilities we create films, web and full blown marketing concepts for a global market. Find more of our work on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/houseofradon

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • Horizon Media, Inc. is a global leader in data-driven media and marketing. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been recognized as U.S.

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1989
    NYC, United States
  • Trone Brand Energy is one of the largest independent brand communication agencies in the Southeast. As a full–service agency, we focus on connecting customers with brands across all media. Our services include advertising, branding, design, media buying and planning, public relations and social media. We also offer strategic consultation, analytics, a full suite of interactive ... read TBE reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1982
    Raleigh, United States
  • At PUNCH, we have a diverse group of talented individuals who each bring their own talents to the ring.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Toronto, Canada
  • Who do you trust with your social media marketing? For every kick ass marketing agency, there’s at least 10 that aren’t. Probably more. So what makes Socialistics different? That’s a conversation in and of itself, but long story short, results. No, not vanity metrics like followers, shares, likes, etc. We’re talking about real results. Leads, ... read Socialistics reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Seattle, United States
  • Zak Communications is a leading national boutique PR agency with offices in Montreal and in Toronto specializing in the prestige, fashion, beauty and lifestyle sector. Driven by entrepreneurial values, we are renowned for our professionalism, results, service and execution of strategies that reflect the industry’s highest standards. As communications experts, we care deeply about developing ... read Zak Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Montreal, Canada
  • Founded in 1996, Independent agency wholly owned by Quebec (three partners: Pierre Bernard, Christian Harvey and Riadh Djebrouni). Holder of an authorization to enter into contracts and subcontracts audiences granted by the Authority in March public kets (GPA)

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Montreal, Canada
  • Indie Montreal is a music company that offers a number of different services to artists and cultural organizations. We also boast media relations and artist booking departments for the province of Quebec and artist management for the global market. We offer additional services like street marketing, production management, talent buying and ticketing – all at ... read Indie Montreal reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Montreal, Canada
  • Veritas Communications is a North American agency that walks the line between public relations and marketing to inspire positive word-of-mouth and drive brand preference. The agency specializes in influencer marketing and reaching brand advocates through digital, social media, promotional and traditional channels. Veritas belongs to the MDC Partners Network and is headquartered in Toronto with ... read Veritas Communication reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1993
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Welcome to Bookmark, the global content and communications company. The result of the merger between Forward Worldwide and Spafax Content Marketing, Bookmark isn’t a new firm, but a global company with a combined 60 years experience in producing high quality content, marketing, PR, data and media services out of offices in Chicago, Lima, London, Los ... read Bookmark reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1986
    Toronto, Canada
  • Founded in 2002 by Natasha Koifman, NKPR INC. was started because of Natasha's passion for bringing stories and issues of substance to the attention of Canadians. Today, NKPR continues to work with clients and brands that we feel passionate about. It is that passion that drives our and our client's success. Our unique approach leads ... read NKPR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Toronto, Canada
  • We are brand strategists, digital natives, creative thinkers, corporate communicators and media experts. Together, we connect brands with citizens, and tell stories that inspire action. We are Citizen Relations, and we are an international, award-winning public relations and integrated communications agency. It is our mission to help brands listen, learn act and thrive. We have ... read Citizen Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Toronto, Canada
  • Just as the name Broad Reach implies, our team has the breadth of experience to offer a full range of public relations and marketing communications services. Whether you want to tell your story, strengthen your brand, or build a reputation for market leadership, we do it all – and we’ll bring you breakthrough results. We’re ... read Broad Reach reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Toronto, Canada
  • Dynamic Duo is a Hong Kong-headquartered PR and digital marketing agency with office in London. We give clients the best of the two worlds in communications by complementing traditional brand building strategies with creative and result-driven digital tactics. Backed by its UK arm, DDUK, and extensive China market expertise, Dynamic Duo provides offline and online ... read DDPR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hong Kong, China
  • We help brands navigate an increasingly complex world. Through compelling ideas that cut through the chaos and bullshit - and are real enough to connect. Silo thinking is out, and brands must move or die. Media relations, activations, content creation, corporate communications, purpose-driven comms, influencer marketing, experiential, media partnerships. The discipline doesn’t matter, the idea ... read Pead reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Mint & Company is a boutique social media management and public relations agency that specializes in crafting unique online and offline identities for its clients’ brands.Mint & Company strives to create a buzz and to achieve high digital engagement; therefore we work diligently to devise ideal and exclusive strategies for any given brand.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Perry Communications Group is an independent, full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations and public affairs. We are big thinkers and shrewd strategists. We’re best known for our depth of experience in health care, but our award-winning work doesn’t stop there. We apply the same great thinking and fresh creativity to the consumer, education, ... read Perry Communications Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Sacramento, United States
  • Randle Communications, Sacramento's top Public Relations and Public Affairs firm as ranked by the Sacramento Business Journal, was launched in 2001 by Jeff Randle and Mitch Zak. The firm wins by thinking creatively and acting decisively to provide the finest Public Relations and Public Affairs services. Randle’s team includes experts in community education, digital communications, ... read Randle Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Sacramento, United States
  • A full-service PR and communications agency serving clients internationally and throughout North America, Graham offers strategic public relations and social media for companies and nonprofits across three practice areas: high-tech, consumer lifestyle/travel, and health/wellness. The firm has built its solid reputation on highly creative and results-driven work as well as notable launches and relaunches embedded ... read Graham & Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • LaunchSquad is an award-winning public relations and creative communications agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Seattle. We love nothing more than to tell a good story. And for the last 15 years, we’ve been building powerhouse brands by doing just that. We’ve crafted thousands of tailored campaigns for companies that are ... read Launch Squad reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    San Francisco, United States
  • Founded in 2011 as a company that believes in the power of partnership, NINICO Communications® is an award-winning agency providing practical brand strategy, public relations and advertising solutions. For nearly a decade, the firm has created campaigns, developed messaging and served as publicist to some of California’s most storied brands and business leaders. A member ... read Ninico Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2011
    San Jose, United States
  • At Siltanen & Partners, we’re dedicated to helping businesses of all shapes and sizes solve real-world marketing problems through the power of creativity. We’ve spent two decades reimagining brands and creating groundbreaking campaigns—and this year, S&P was recognized as one of AdAge’s top agencies in the country. Siltanen & Partners is unique in its passion, ... read Siltanen & Partners reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    El Segundo, United States
  • With customer loyalty it's the same as in any good relationship: if you don't know your counterpart, you might land a lucky hit, but it will probably remain a one-night stand. In short: Anyone who does not know their customers as a retailer or service provider cannot build a loyal relationship with them and cannot ... read Dederichs Reinecke & Partner reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hamburg, Germany

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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
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Average hourly rates by region.

Where you hire affects what you pay by up to 3×. Comparable quality is available across regions - the rate gap between the priciest and cheapest is the single biggest lever on a project budget.

Average hourly rate · USD

AUOceania$88/hr$88
ZAAfrica$79/hr$79
USNorth America$71/hr$71
GBWestern Europe$70/hr$70
SGAsia Pacific$69/hr$69
UAEastern Europe$58/hr$58
MXLATAM$55/hr$55
INSouth Asia$47/hr$47

What the gap actually buys you

The rate gap between the highest- and lowest-cost regions is largely a cost-of-living and labor-market gap - not a quality gap. Top-tier firms in lower-cost regions routinely deliver work competitive with premium markets at a fraction of the cost.

That said, time-zone overlap, language alignment, and IP protection vary by region. Eastern Europe and LATAM hit a sweet spot: meaningful cost savings with same-day overlap for US/EU clients.

~70%

Typical cost savings when moving a $100K/year dev contract from a premium market to a top value destination - comparable skill, comparable delivery quality.

All countries ranked by Value Score.

Every country with 100+ vetted firms in this category, ranked by Value Score.

CountryFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
INIndia780$48/hr4.983View firms
CACanada185$69/hr577View firms
USUnited States1,273$71/hr4.775View firms
GBUnited Kingdom140$76/hr575View firms
AEUAE117$68/hr4.975View firms
INIndia
780 firms$48/hr4.9
Value Score83 / 100
CACanada
185 firms$69/hr5
Value Score77 / 100
USUnited States
1,273 firms$71/hr4.7
Value Score75 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
140 firms$76/hr5
Value Score75 / 100
AEUAE
117 firms$68/hr4.9
Value Score75 / 100

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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

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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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Countries 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
United States · $0-24/hr

187 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 3.7 ★. Top picks: Pure Design Solution, Renoun Creative, Boss Creative.

Mid-tier leader
United States · $50-99/hr

186 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Corecentrix Business Solutions, Venture Aviator, Disrupt Minds.

Top tier leader
United States · $150+/hr

77 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.7 ★. Top picks: Colormatics, Cultivating & Marketing Professionals, ArtVersion.

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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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