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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  • We have a vision of helping startups achieve business results by improving the customer buying journey. This vision is the foundation for our digital marketing agency – Aarrrmor Digital. Our philosophy is clearly reflected in our name, Aarrrmor, which is derived from the famous startup metric - AARRR. The AARRR model stands for: A – ... read Aarrrmor Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Bengaluru, India
  • If you can’t tell already… The peak is a pretty amazing place. Within our office walls in Louisiana (y’all) is an energetic workplace and a cast of spirited characters. We have fun and we love what we do... But when we get down to it, Peak is serious business. Our clients’ interests are at our ... read Peak Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2006
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • At Client Focused Media, our name is our mission. We are devoted to the interests of our clients. We are committed to discovering and overcoming the key challenges that prevent a business from reaching its full potential. To put it simply, we will pursue what is best for you and your business. We are the ... read Client Focused Media reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Jacksonville, United States
  • Fantastic Media is a full service marketing agency based in Yorkshire. Our philosophy of 'People, Results, Value'​ provides clients with winning strategies that generate real results. People are at the heart of everything we do; from our hand picked team to our enviable client base, we believe that relationships are key in the modern marketing ... read Fantastic Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Leeds, United Kingdom
  • Mediatropy is an independent full-service digital agency that helps brands tell their stories to the right audiences. More than 200 clients in Asia have trusted our expertise to engage their audiences with digital marketing campaigns that build higher customer lifetime values. As an independent digital agency, we develop media buying/planning and content marketing strategies unbiased ... read Mediatropy reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Flightpath Marketing Agency is a full service marketing, creative designers and experienced marketers that work together to deliver the best possible results to our clients every single time. As a full service marketing company, we performs a range of activities including marketing, media planning and creative strategy planning to better serve and support your business ... read Flightpath reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Kichwele, Tanzania
  • MCGUINNESS MEDIA & MARKETING is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency located in Rhode Island. MMM has been providing effective and comprehensive marketing solutions to clients since 2012. Current regional and national clients include Twin River Casino Hotel, Tiverton Casino Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, Kings Dining & Entertainment, HarborOne Bank, Storage America, Children’s ... read McGuinness Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Providence, United States
  • Ten X Media is a marketing agency based in Ahmedabad with clients across the globe. We help brands grow through public relations, search engine optimization, social media optimization, content marketing, advertising and brand building.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2024
    Ahmedabad, India
  • Signitive offers customized solutions based on the expectations of the clients and the products will be delivered with high quality at cost-effective rates.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    London, Canada
  • AIM Digital Marketing Agency is a full service digital marketing company that is a part of Bonneville International. Also known as Audience In Motion (A.I.M.), the company provides services to all industries and markets to help them grow their digital footprint, increase online visibility, drive traffic to their websites and produce leads for their business. ... read AIM Digital Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2018
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • PMG is a digital agency that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG uses strategy, creative, media, and insights to deliver against its mantra of Digital Made for Humans™. Founded in Fort Worth, Texas and with offices in Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and London, PMG's ... read PMG reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Fort Worth, United States
  • Porter Co is a full service advertising agency specializing in brand development, marketing strategy, creative services and traditional and digital media. Porter Co. is led by a team of seasoned veterans achieving results the best way we know how; with a humble rumble.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1997
    Sacramento, United States
  • Unlike almost all our competitors, we don't say "the work"​ comes first. Make no mistake, we believe wholeheartedly in the power of great creative, but what comes first at BPN is a thorough analysis of a client's industry, their business goals, their audience and that audience's behavior in today's world. That's why, also unlike most ... read Borders Perrin Norrander reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1977
    Portland, United States
  • We are an independent, full-service agency determined to create campaigns that get your customers attention. We don’t apologise for our relentless drive to take your brand to the next level, and love working with brands owners that are as impatient and ambitious as us. Our exclusive partnership with one of Australia’s fastest growing retailers, Chemist ... read Stratosphere Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Queenscliff, Australia
  • Technology and HR has created access to so many opportunities for businesses to get more competitive, efficient, and profitable, but most businesses have not adapted. There is a chasm between a new level of powerful business enhancement capabilities and their intended users. Only the well-resourced few can take advantage and recognize this value.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Lincoln, United States
  • THEY.PL is an advertising agency that specialises in planning and carrying out long-term digital campaigns. We offer end-to-end consulting, preparation and implementation services for internet advertising campaigns in Poland and worldwide. We are excellent in creative performance. Our competences: Digital media || digital advertising, search marketing (SEO/SEM), performance marketing, media planning & buying Communication || ... read They.pl reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2008
    Warsaw, Poland
  • We bring together innovative thinkers and advocates in creative ways that benefit our clients and help them achieve success. Our clients gain access to a vast network of unique and influential leaders who we draw on for ideas and different perspectives and who often serve as our partners. Our team provides you with a “one-stop ... read R Strategy Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cleveland, United States
  • Founded by Bo White in 1993 during the early stages of the Internet, Click Here Digital is a digital marketing & consulting firm that provides full-service digital marketing services, including paid search, search engine optimization, social media advertising, video and display advertising, reputation management, and much more. Recognized in the top 1% of all Google ... read Click Here Digital reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1993
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • Claire Young was born in Johannesburg and brought up in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where she lives today. Made famous by her role as the highly driven runner up of series four of ‘The Apprentice’, Claire started out in roles at Colgate Palmolive, L’Oreal and Superdrug. She studied Equine Science at the University of Bristol University ... read Clay Young Enterprises reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2005
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • MARK1 is many things. An award winning digital media company. A cutting edge content producer. A data driven programmatic buyer. An innovative strategic partner. A full suite digital marketing business. But before we are any of these things, we are people. People who have made it our mission to understand our clients and their business. ... read Mark 1 reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    Cape Town, South Africa
  • Güd Marketing is a comprehensive and integrated marketing firm committed to making a strong impact on not only the success of our clients, but also on the greater good of our community and our world. Through collaboration and ideation, we create and carry out the kind of work that expands the missions and goals of ... read Gud Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1978
    Grand Rapids, United States
  • We’re media planning and buying specialists and that means we’re brilliant at what we do, but campaigns need more than the best media mix.Campaigns need designs, content, videos, and messaging. They need great adverts.That’s why we partner with other agencies; PR, creative, strategy, production, and more.Everything that we do is backed and supported by data ... read Hello Starling reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Mr. Smith is a fast growing creative agency on a mission to build an agency where like-minded, passionate creatives can work under one roof, share unique ideas and craft brand and experiences that change the way people interact, not bound by language or technology but inspired by culture and experience. From startups just finding their ... read Mr. Smith Agency reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Buffalo, United States
  • Established in 1993, Newell Public Relations is a leading independent communications firm with access to every major Chinese city from long-established offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. We provide a full complement of digital communications, public relations and marketing services across the PRC, and Asia Pacific through a network of long-established relationships. Our award-winning ... read Newell PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1993
    Hong Kong, China
  • Allison+Partners is a new kind of global communications agency. With 30 offices and more than 450 employees worldwide, we’re large enough to handle complex assignments, yet small enough to be nimble in our approach. With one global P+L, we can put the best people on our clients’ business, regardless of location. The agency is organized ... read Allison+Partners reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Seattle, United States
  • We are a leading regional communications marketing firm with deep national and international Fortune 500 experience and seasoned talent connecting, informing and creating inspiring work. We retune brands and reputations to broaden public awareness. We reframe national and international narratives to deeply engage with core customers and influentials. Texas is our home. We have deep ... read Crosswind reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Austin, United States
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    NA
    2 - 9
    2024
    Sheridan, United States

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  • FIFTEEN is a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Buffalo, NY. From our genesis, our motivational spark has been the idea of people making a living by doing what they love. It’s from this sensibility that we connect to our clients. And when we connect with others, we connect with something in ourselves.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Buffalo, United States
  • Vovia is a results driven, Calgary-based media and digital marketing agency with a difference. Unlike other agencies, we believe in hiring and investing in specialists in each area of media/digital. This focus on specialization drives innovation and allows our team to focus on understanding what drives our clients'​ bottom line. Our team and the industry-leading ... read Vovia reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Calgary, Canada
  • We have always seen a gap between the creative & performance marketing teams. Hence we have bought a unique solution where we have in-house creative & digital strategist work together to sync these two departments efficiently. Media Team of various agencies doesn ‘t get into landing page/website experiences. But our media team has a special ... read Sqroot reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2019
    Mumbai, India
  • BeyrMedia is a dynamic digital marketing and creative agency committed to helping brands excel in today's ever-changing digital landscape. By combining data-driven insights, creative prowess, and the latest technology, we develop innovative marketing strategies that yield measurable results across various sectors. Our team of expert strategists, creatives, and technologists collaborate to craft tailor-made solutions that ... read Beyrmedia reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2020
    Sacramento, United States
  • Bit n Byte is a leading creative agency skilled at crafting customized digital solutions to grow businesses online. With expertise in web design, we build responsive, mobile-friendly websites optimized for lead generation and UI/UX. Our ecommerce marketing strategies help brands boost sales through SEO, PPC, email marketing and social media advertising. Our performance marketing methods ... read Bit n Byte reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    London, United Kingdom
  • At Structure, we help values-driven businesses grow sustainably through innovative digital solutions. Our team specializes in Digital Products, Digital Marketing, and Digital Content, creating tailored strategies that align with your mission. We believe in fostering long-lasting, positive change by embracing bold actions, building momentum, and nurturing healthy relationships. Our Digital Growth System offers scalable, transformative ... read We Are Structure reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2017
    Lebanon, United States
  • WHAT WE DO: Inspired by the simplest element in the universe, Hydrogen Advertising harnesses the power of simplicity to help local, regional and international advertising clients succeed. HOW WE DO IT: Simple: with strategy, creative, and marketing. Our 3C’s strategic method leads us to a key takeaway that is ownable, relevant and stands out from ... read Hydrogen reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    Seattle, United States
  • Periphery Digital is a Vancouver-based agency that works to connect Chinese and Canadian audiences. As industry experts, we are uniquely equipped to provide a level of cultural fluency that draws from years of bending the line between Chinese and English language media environments. We are privileged to have a tenacious and diverse team from a ... read Periphery Digital reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
  • Strike Marketing, is a full-service TEAM that is deeply engaged in the Houston market. For over a decade, our media-services agency has created strong networks and partnerships with a variety of clients in many different industries. We care about our clients, what they do and their missions. We have a long-term vision to become part ... read Strike Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2002
    Houston, United States
  • DELVE is a certified Google Marketing Platform Partner, a Google Cloud Certified Services Partner, Amazon Advertising Partner, a Google Analytics 360, Display & Video 360 and Amazon DSP expert, and one of Inc5000's fastest-growing companies. Through proven technology and rigorous data science, we transform your information into a marketing strategy that works for you. Smarter ... read Delve reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Minsk, Belarus
  • We are knowledgeable but curious, diverse but united, joyful but hard to satisfy, consistent but experimental, wide-ranging but focused, respectful but irreverent, successful but encouraging of failure, wise but forward thinking. Founded in the summer of 2020, and run by volunteers across all departments, SDTF’s mission is to promote Saatchi as a progressive institution by ... read Saatchi & Saatchi reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    1992
    El Segundo, United States
  • The DSA Media Network is proud to be western Canada's largest independent media group. With many full-time media professionals and a number of unique partnerships across the West, DSA Media provides the experience, knowledge and dedication of three teams, who know how to marry media smarts with local insights.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    Calgary, Canada
  • Believing in the power of creativity and good ideas, we at New Moment are heading more than 250 multinational and national brands in nine Southeast European offices, and we implement an integrated approach to communication, covering ATL, BTL, PR, design, branding, digital, art, media services, event management.

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2001
    Belgrade, Serbia
  • As experts in the business of luxury, Harsh Mann Luxury Consultancy provides comprehensive business solutions for effective launch & establishment of luxury brands in Fashion, Hospitality, Automotive, Lifestyle, Perfume, Beauty and more. Our Agency ensure deliveries of end-to-end services from brand launch to sustainability, all under one roof. So, if you are vying for the ... read HM Luxury Consultancy reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Gurgaon, India
  • Alexander PR is a multi-award winning, full-service Auckland public relations agency specialising in reputation management. The company is a licensed affiliate of Burson Cohn & Wolfe, a global communications and PR agency with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Alexander PR’s selection as an affiliate increases our ... read Alexander PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2005
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • We communicate directly with your niche audience by targeting your vertical markets. With our deep vault of experience in the realm of public relations, brand strategy, digital marketing, social media, content and design services, we provide you with customised solutions to suit your professional needs.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2005
    Kolkata, India
  • WE BUILD EXQUISITE BRANDS to STAND OUT, stay RELEVANT, and be MEMORABLE in an increasingly crowded marketplace. CAMIO PR LLC is an Austin, Texas based Public Relations Firm dedicated to helping Companies with Business Branding and Individuals with Personal Branding. With Clients nationwide, CAMIO PR builds exquisite brands that stand out, stay relevant and are ... read Camio PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2013
    Austin, United States
  • Pierpont Communications is an integrated marketing communications and public relations firm that brings a results-driven approach to support clients in elevating their brands, safeguarding their reputations and improving business performance. We offer a broad portfolio of services and depth of capabilities in public relations, public affairs, crisis communications, marketing, content and digital engagement. Founded in ... read Pierpont Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1987
    Austin, United States
  • We’re a communications agency that unleashes the power of relationships and connections to deliver great ideas and get results. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD with an additional office in Harrisburg, PA.

    NA
    50 - 249
    2005
    Baltimore, United States
  • ZAK Corporate Services Provider LLC ZAK Corporate is a premier business setup and consultancy firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses looking to establish a strong presence in the UAE. With our deep expertise and personalized approach, we make business setup seamless, efficient, ... read ZAK Corporation reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    0
    Deira, UAE
  • Somos especialistas em Soluções de Marketing Digital de Performance 11 Anos de Experiência Comprovada! Aceleradora de negócios digitais, lançamentos de produtos e serviços. Com + de 237 milhões gerenciados. Aceleramos empresas e negócios desde 2013. Atuamos no mercado de B2C & B2B. Com Marketing Digital orientado a dados, garantimos sua máquina de vendas mais eficiente

    $300+/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Sao Paulo, Brazil

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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
3
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

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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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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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.

Sponsorship does not affect placement. PRO members receive visible badges and ad placements, but their algorithmic scores are calculated identically to free listings.

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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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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.

Read the full methodology
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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