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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  • Lara Media Services (LMS) is a dynamic, culturally responsive, full-service communication and outreach firm that applies marketing tools to facilitate strong relationships between commonly underrepresented communities and our clients through diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. For the last 20 years, our experienced practitioners have provided consulting, creative solutions and research strategies. While mentoring businesses, agencies, ... read Lara Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2000
    Portland, United States
  • OMAC Advertising Agency began helping clients achieve their marketing goals in 1980. Since then, we have grown into a full service consulting agency experienced in building the marketing foundation for multi-million dollar companies. Throughout all of this success, owner Bill Lovato remains personally involved in every project. At OMAC, we are not limited to a ... read OMAC Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Portland, United States
  • For 25 years our focus has been on the things that we love and that help define the place where we live: good food, interesting drink and outdoor fun. We’ve become experts in how highly engaged consumers and participants relate to brands in these categories. We work with companies to define their unique position, capture ... read Sasquatch reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1995
    Portland, United States
  • We believe that shared victories produce long-term relationships. In an industry where the average client-agency relationship is just a couple of years, we are proud to say we have had many of our clients for 25 years and longer. We treat our clients’ campaigns as though they were for our own business. Which, when you ... read Bradshaw Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1995
    Portland, United States
  • Initiative is a full-service global media agency built to grow brands through culture. The agency’s approach to rapidly interpreting and acting on cultural data signals – Cultural Velocity – creates relevant, long-lasting consumer connections that drive business results. Part of IPG Mediabrands, the global media arm of Interpublic Group of Cos. (NYSE: IPG), Initiative employs ... read Initiative reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1975
    Acahualco, Mexico
  • This is not only our philosophy, work is everyday coffee, the fuel that moves us, what makes us go further. Our work characterizes us and speaks for us, both in the results it produces for each of our clients, as well as in the different international festivals where BBDO México and its people have obtained ... read BBDO Mexico reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • We exist to help forward thinkers create and drive innovation. RedBox is the leading Innovation Agency in Mexico and Latin America.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Acahualco, Mexico
  • Archer Troy is an independent and comprehensive Mexican agency, made up of creatives and professionals who develop communication and content strategies every day for all platforms and media. We believe in creative and business ideas, ideas that help position brands in the minds and hearts of consumers. We create relevant messages, capable of changing perceptions ... read Archer Troy reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2001
    Acahualco, Mexico
  • Empowering brands with provoking stories. Inbound & outbound marketing services team. We believe in provocation that stimulates, motivates, excites and makes all human beings react. We provoke feelings, sensations and passions, but above all, engagement and remembrance. We have more than 33 years of experience creating provocative stories with great results. Now we form a ... read Provoking reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1984
    Acahualco, Mexico
  • We have 12 years developing effective strategies for our clients. We know that a good strategy without excellent execution does not work; That is why we are a team that combines talent in different areas to generate value throughout the communication chain: from strategy to execution.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2000
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • We are a team of professionals who love communication and passionate about design, we believe that creativity and strategy always achieve extraordinary results. We solve the design and communication needs of our clients, creating powerful brands that communicate with their consumers. After your product or service, the prestige of your brand is the most important ... read NUUK Brand Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • We are a strategic-creative agency, with 30 years of experience, with the capacity to attend local, regional, national and international accounts. The agency is made up of a team of expert specialists in different areas, with different interests and passions. Together we generate the most valuable of Oropeza, a perfect balance between people with experience ... read OROPEZA reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1990
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • We are a communication agency whose main premise is to respond to the requirements of our clients with strategies that manage to persuade specific objectives, thanks to our creative essence. Our form has depth. Transcending through precise teamwork, achieving the perfect combination between two key elements: Client-Agency; the correct balance.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2000
    City of Mexico, Mexico
  • The OTTM team is comprised of professional team members who’s number one mission is the success of our clients. Between data engineers, customer service, sales, and media buying, our culture is all about the client going over the top! We have established Direct and Programmatic buying relationships with virtually every premium OTT publisher, from Broadcast ... read Over The Top Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    New Haven, United States
  • Planning, negotiating, and holding media vendors accountable on clients’ behalf is her passion and her strength. Whether executing strategies for a multi-million-dollar campaign or a local media buy for a few thousand dollars, the same attention to detail goes into each plan.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2018
    Grand Prairie, United States
  • We're a digital marketing agency specializing in real estate and interior decor. With deep industry insights and innovative strategies, we help clients build a strong online presence, attract qualified leads, and achieve significant business growth.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Abuja, Nigeria
  • Velkommen til Media Marketing, din partner for digital vekst her i Norge. Enten du er en lokal bedrift som ønsker å bygge autoritet, en e-handelsbedrift som ønsker å øke salget, eller et bedriftsteam som trenger et fullverdig sosialt ytelses-byrå, trenger du ikke lete lenger.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2025
    Skien, Norway
  • Our cross-media strategies transform your ideas into successful advertising campaigns. Good insights can make the difference, but choosing the right medium is what guarantees the success of an advertising campaign. With us, you have a single point of contact to launch your advertising across multiple media: television, print, out-of-home and digital, and events. We'll transform ... read Brandinghero reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Milan, Italy
  • Right Shift Pictures functions as an active media production company which creates sports and entertainment content to pursue their artistic vision and bring to life historical figures. Mumbai-based company produces high-quality sports documentaries and live broadcasts and reality series and chat shows and corporate films and event coverage to fulfill their mission of creating impactful ... read Right Shift Shift reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2026
    Mumbai, India

    Why Right Shift Shift?

    • High-quality creative storytelling
    • Experienced media production team
    • Engaging sports & entertainment content
  • Using AI Tools

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    Edison Media is a specialist Media Planning and Buying agency for premium and affluent markets. For almost four decades we have served SEM 9/10 audiences across banking, financial services, insurance, automotive, aviation, marine, luxury real estate and premium lifestyle sectors. We are not built around FMCG models. We are built around understanding the psychology, media ... read Edison Media reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1989
    Cape Town, South Africa

    Why Edison Media?

    • Independent - no agency conflicts of interest
    • Specialists in high net worth audiences
    • 37 years of premium media expertise
  • Using AI Tools

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    • GeminiGemini

    VXSCALING is a performance marketing and media buying agency helping businesses scale through profitable, data-driven advertising.Founded by performance marketing specialist Abdallah Usama, VXSCALING manages and optimizes paid advertising campaigns across Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Snapchat Ads, and other major platforms.Our approach goes beyond launching campaigns. We analyze the full customer journey, improve tracking ... read VXSCALING reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2023
    Heliopolis, Egypt

    Why VXSCALING?

    • Data-Driven Media Buying Expertise
    • Proven Results Across GCC Markets
    • Advanced Tracking and Clear Reporting
  • <<Reach out for a free SEO audit analysis>> rankfellas was created to respond to the demands of clients who are looking for SEO marketers who are focused on bottom line and not just traffic. We understand that SEO is multi-layered and extends from traditional SEO ... read rankfellas reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Brentwood, United States
    Professional and drives results - Peter Lam
  • Castlebridge Systems is a trusted software development and digital partner for fast-growing companies around the globe. We specialize in software development, IT projects conducting, creating web applications of various difficulty levels, and managing digital marketing activity.

    NA
    250 - 999
    2013
    Belize, Belize
    Great work - Thomas Thomson
  • FBA brigade is a one stop strategic consulting and marketing agency, assisting clients both on and off Amazon. The company aims to help small business owners and online brands that are struggling to keep up with the massive changes in the market maximize their potential ... read FBA Brigade reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Sheridan, United States
    FBA Brigade has consistently met their commitments, delivering exceptional work on time. - Owner
  • Incorporated in 2019 and headquartered in India, Mrmmbs Vision is an industry-leading software and mobile app development company known for delivering innovative software solutions and engaging mobile apps. Due to our unstoppable quest for making perfect mobile and web apps, we have slowly evolved into ... read Mrmmbs Vision reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2019
    Delhi, India
    Great company with excellent knowledge and teamwork! - Santhosh Joseph Dsouza
  • We analyze the target group, set goals for the campaign and prepare a communication plan.We look at competitors' media activities and analyze the parameters of their campaigns.We take care of the correct broadcast of the TV campaign - the correct version of the clip in the planned broadcast/time.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • A single word has guided our agency in over 20 years of experience: passion. Passion for communication; passion for the technologies that surround this world; passion for creativity and originality; passion for our work. The strength of our ideas is what has allowed us to enhance the image of the Italian and international brands that ... read ADV principles reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1994
    Turin, Italy
  • Winning in the last mile challenge. This is what our customers ask of us every day. And this is the goal we set ourselves when, thirty years ago, we opened our first historical office, in Bari. Since 1980 we have worked hard to enrich our skills and our professionalism and to bring our experience beyond ... read Promomedia reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1980
    Rome, Italy
  • BluePrint Advertising Agency is a full-service advertising firm based out of Omaha, Nebraska. We specialize in helping small to medium size business with their overall marketing and advertising needs. BluePrint Advertising Agency not only helps clients out of Omaha, Nebraska; we have clients in every time zone across the country. We also work with multiple ... read BluePrint Advertising Agency reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Omaha, United States
  • Bluweb Digital a Digital Marketing & Advertising company. Providing all Digital Solutions to businesses at one spot involving Web Development & Maintainance, Brand Awareness, Affilated Marketing & Advertising, Web Traffic Solutions and much more

    NA
    50 - 249
    2016
    NYC, United States
  • Ogma Conceptions is the best IT Solution company bases in kolkata,India. Our goal is to bring your ideas to life using holistic solutions to turn your "Concept"​ into a reality. Our multifaceted teams expertise in Web Development, Website Design, Android Applications, and iPhone Applications to ... read OGMA IT CONCEPTIONS PVT LTD reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Kolkata, India
    Trustworthy and the best team we've ever used - Director
  • We are a media agency. Since 2010, we have been creating marketing and media strategies for clients who want to get the most out of their media activities. We can effectively help both domestic companies and international corporations. We work for brands that are among the best in their category not only in the Czech ... read Media Buyers reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • About Morshed for Business Development It's an alliance that includes a group of independent experts and innovative companies that provide creative solutions in the field of (Public Relations "PR", Government Relations "GR", Mass Media and Public Policies). With more than seven productive years of experience ... read Morshed Consultant reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Baghdad, Iraq
    A professional outfit delivering global standards in the hear of Baghdad. - Hassan Fattah
  • We love brands that believe how they sell is as important as what they sell. That’s why our team is comprised of experienced strategists who are fueled by a deep understanding of your business and customers. Our team is dedicated to building and optimizing eCommerce ... read eHouse Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Charleston, United States
    Great partner! - Vice President Brand Marketing
  • We are a software development company that offers high quality, innovative, and robust software solution. At IconicTek, we have exceptional expertise for designing, development, and deploys a latest technology applications on the market. We are the pioneer of our industry. Our comprehensive creativity, curiosity and ... read IconicTek reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Minneapolis, United States
    Professionalism As We Speak. - April ONeil
  • Neutlex is Marketing Agency with over four years of progressive experience in digital marketing, product management and user experience design. Accomplished at creative development, website operations, digital platform management and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, vendors and clients.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Cairo, Egypt
    Great Team work with best work - Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mplan Media is a media planning & buying agency offering strategic and extensive advertising solutions in India. Being at the forefront of research-backed approach it offers services to businesses aiding them to push the boundaries of success by driving campaigns through each stage and optimize the strategy at every opportunity. Facilitates brands to reach audiences ... read Mplan Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Bengaluru, India
  • As owner of Brickman Marketing which I founded in 1990, I love helping companies jump start increased success. I access my more than 25 years of Marketing, PR, Social Media and Advertising skills to create and implement a customized marketing plan. I also help plan and publicize great events. I have worked with hundreds of ... read Brickman Marketing reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1990
    Monterey, United States
  • We are champions for meaningful progress, helping our clients to win, keep and grow their best customers. With best-in-class services and solutions in media, CXM, and creative, we operate in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 48,000 dedicated specialists.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    2013
    Dublin, Ireland
  • Origen Medios is a Chile-based independent media and digital marketing agency that focuses on helping brands grow through strategic communication and data-driven campaigns. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Las Condes, Santiago, the agency combines creativity, technology, and analytics to deliver impactful advertising solutions. The company offers services such as media planning and buying, SEO, ... read Origin Communications reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Santiago, Chile
  • Mediafield Outdoor is an out of home advertising agency in Hungary specialised in outdoor campaign planning and implementing. For our clients we serve efficient and cost-effective outdoor ad solutions nationally, regionally and locally. We can provide all the available options on the out-of-home media market (billboard, citylight, vehicle advertising, subway, ambient media) Our full service ... read Mediafield Outdoor reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Budapest, Hungary
  • All you need is a light a light for you to see each other Our integrated digital strategy will light your way to reach your customers

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Action shot is a Jordanian company placed in Amman We specialize in photography, Advertising and marketing as well as event planning.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Amman, Jordan
  • An optimized solutions palette for your ideal marketing mix. We deliver proven strategies, creative solutions, and innovative ideas for all types of businesses and organizations.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    1999
    Chicago, United States
  • Strategic Market Planning/Buying from small companies to large companies. Each business is unique and requires specific targeted audience and media platforms from Social, Digital, Outdoor, Radio, TV or Print, that is what we do for you! N2 Advertising has an amazing team ready to help you and your business with Marketing Strategy and Planning.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    Tulsa, United States
  • A strong team, capable of utilizing a deep well of experience and talent can make all the difference in finding the best way to communicate your message. The New Media firm has an expert team skilled at executing traditional and digital advertising.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Washington DC, United States
  • Boolean Inc is a digital transformation company based out of Austin, TX. We help ventures build scalable tech products through our modern development and engineering solutions.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2022
    Austin, United States
    My experience with Boolean Inc. was fantastic; they delivered a high-quality website that perfectly - CEO
  • Diziwings Technologies is an industry leader in professional website design, application development, graphic design and digital marketing. We're truly a one-stop shop offering a full range of solutions for anyone looking to bring their business online.Our team at Diziwings perform their best when hit with ... read Diziwings Technologies Pvt Ltd reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Kolkata, India
    Professional, fast and knowlegable - Karan Singh

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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

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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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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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
4
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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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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