Top Media Buying Agencies in India

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 21, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 782 Media Buying Agencies in India as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Lounge Lizard (4.9 stars, 15 verified reviews, NA, founded 1998, Mumbai). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.9, and 17% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Media Buying Agencies in India companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Collaborating with the top India media buying and planning companies can relatively increase the effectiveness of your marketing and promotion strategies. The media buying agencies in India have established networks and contacts that can considerably smoothen the buying negotiations with various different platforms of media and digital marketing channels.

It is smarter to bank on the experience and skills of the marketing consultants working in the media planning services in India than doing the campaign preparations by self as they have a more profound working knowledge of the industry, the trends, and the fluctuating media slot rates for various promotional platforms.

The media planning companies can guide you better towards the most effective channels to help you target your audience more appropriately. They can also help you get better media rates and promotional deals for your campaign. As marketing keeps evolving with global trends, it is advantageous to outsource media planning and buying to professionals as they have the most reliable information regarding the most influential media channels.

To help you find the perfect media buying agency for your marketing campaigns, Goodfirms has prepared the below list of media planning companies in India that you can refer to.

Goodfirms has verified 782 Media Buying Agencies in India - part of 3,799+ Media Buying & Planning Agencies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • A prolific combination of Advertising and New Media, Sepia Advertising is credited to be the best digital marketing company in Noida. We have become a trusted name in branding and business promotion with special focus on Online Marketing services. The company delivers high-end marketing and business branding services online as well as offline ensuring promising ... read Sepia Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Delhi, India
  • Ever since we came into existence - in the year 1977 we have kept in tune with the increasing complexities of the contemporary business environment, so that we can fulfill our commitment of providing you the most innovative and cost-effective solutions for a nonpareil ad-vantage. An ad-vantage, that gives your organisation and brand(s), a razor-sharp ... read Ankur Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1977
    Delhi, India
  • Purnima Advertising Agency PVT. LTD. and our group companies - including Prithvi Outdoor Publicity and Digital Chakra - is a Rs. 300 crore, end-to-end marketing communications solutions provider. Our services include brand strategy, design, brand communication, and media planning and buying across traditional, digital and social media platforms with offices across major cities in India, ... read Purnima advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Delhi, India
  • Sun Rise Advertising Pvt. Ltd.’ as one of the leading Advertising Agencies of Delhi, engaged in Electronic Media & Outdoor Media, which stakes 60% of the publicity share in today’s time for Advertisement and Marketing. During last 19 years, we are around as some of the known personalities of media, having vast experience and professionalism, ... read Sun Rise Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Delhi, India
  • Teamwork Public Relations, one of the leading and fast growing PR agencies in India, is the one-stop shop for all type of media and communication services. We provide crucial services for image management, public relations, corporate communications, brand building and positioning. With its roots in journalism, Teamwork also offers quality and media-friendly content development services ... read Teamwork reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2007
    Delhi, India
  • V Green personifies the culminating essence of all that is positive & enduring. Churned from a myriad of colors and hues, it represents harmony and creative synergy. A one stop destination for 360 degree advertising services, we have exposure to diverse industries and have credible experience in the Healthcare, Pharma, Hospitality, Education, Reality & Infrastructure. ... read V Green Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2007
    Hyderabad, India
  • We aspire to be your “ROI Driven” & “Accountable” Branding, Marketing Technology, eCommerce Partner and Digital Marketing Company in India. We start with consumer/market Insight to build unique Business Strategy and enable it with Web / Mobile Marketing Technology to help you achieve your desired Business Results. At RedMac we believe in strategies that lead ... read REDMAC reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2018
    Jaipur, India
  • Our team at Digiscrew combines forces to keep up with the trends, analyze your targeting, come up with the best in industry solutions and master programmatic media buying, so you don’t have to! We understand your audience deeply and help businesses small and big, punch above their weight class. We are inquisitive and enjoy diving ... read Digiscrew reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Jaipur, India
  • Synergy is in the profession of providing Total Solutions for Media | Entertainment | Retail | Digital Marketing for over 12 years in all upcountry towns, Mini-Metros & Metros to its numerous Clients, Advertising / Media Buying Agencies all over India

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Jaipur, India
  • Kore Media Services is a firm that was built with a passion to improve the advertising standards in Rajasthan as well in India. It was founded by a bunch of young and enterprising professionals. Kore Media Services is the Agency for media planning and buying for many leading companies and advertisers in India. Our clientele ... read Kore Media Services reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Jaipur, India
  • Over the last decade Mind Frame India has conceptualized strategic communication campaigns for various brands, created consumer-centric strategies and designs for clients across various industry verticals. We have catered to International markets like the US, Middle East, and Far East.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    Mumbai, India
  • MX Advertising is a 28year old, accredited, multi-divisional agency headquartered at Mumbai, servicing a number of national and international clients across diverse industry verticals. We offer clients a complete suite of integrated services which includes Strategic Account planning, Offline and Online campaign development & management, Digital marketing solutions, Media planning and buying, Experiential marketing, Exhibition ... read MX Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1991
    Mumbai, India
  • We craft compelling brand stories and build brands through impactful communication.Anyplace you look, you’ll see ideas at work that are young in spirit and designed to tackle the problems of today. At YOUNG, we believe things should be no different when it comes to the challenges faced by your brand. And so, we invest our ... read Young Creative Services reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Mumbai, India
  • Why is it that no matter how long ago you may have seen an ad, slight mention of their name helps you remember them perfectly? Yes, it is the power of a well thought out advertising strategy. We at Ankit Advertising, create fully integrated advertisements, media planning and buying strategies that create an instant brand ... read Ankit Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1993
    Mumbai, India
  • Tree is a communications agency that has grown over a decade with a single minded focus – create specific solutions for specific challenges. It is this focus that has led to understanding the specifics of our clients’ business and communications needs and developing niche solutions for the same. We don’t mind calling ourselves ‘a small ... read Tree Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1997
    Mumbai, India
  • We are here to work with brands to enhance their experience and customer engagement on the web. We understand the brand’s objectives and infuse them into every aspect of their experience. The result is a custom-crafted experience that uses the best and the most creative ways to convey their message with 'Style and Impact'​!

    NA
    50 - 249
    2012
    Mumbai, India
  • Global Ad Agency provides a direct line of communication to your existing and prospective customers about your product or service. Global Ad Agency combines great style and compelling content with state-of-the-art technology. We do this by sticking to the basic and clear ideas and innovative design. We work closely with our clients at very stage ... read Global Ad Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Mumbai, India
  • Futuready Media is an award winning, full service digital agency headquartered in Mumbai, India with an office in Gurugram, NCR. Established in 2012 by IIM alumni, Futuready Media works across technology, marketing and design. Services offered: * Digital Media Strategy * Website Development * App Development (Android/ iOS) * Social Media Management * Online Reputation ... read Futuready Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2012
    Mumbai, India
  • Futurescape Advertising was founded in 2011 and headquartered at Navi Mumbai. Our vision is to provide our clients with the perfect mix of advertising solutions, digital presence and optimized content such that their brand(s) can achieve the maximum height of success and popularity. We are an unique advertising agency in our own way of serving ... read Futurescape Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Mumbai, India
  • Founded in 1984, Percept Limited, an Entertainment, Media and Communications company, is at an enviable leadership position today, with a team of over 200 people and 32 offices in India and the Middle East. Percept companies construct tailor-made content, assets and solutions that deliver in both local and international markets and services millions of clients ... read Percept India reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1984
    Pune, India
  • The song of success leaves everyone spellbound and the music of improved sales, growing Brand retention and above all selling profits is the desired melody of every organization. We at Select Media are masters in remixing the clients requirements with the memorable Lyrics of Creativity. Rhythms of mind blowing Concepts, Harmony sleek Design and Composition ... read Select Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2008
    Pune, India
  • We dream of a digital environment where brands are able to tell their stories to the world & connect with their audience on a deeper, more insightful level. Our core idea of doing business is designed to touch upon basic, human elements & emotions that move potential audiences and stakeholders on the deepest possible level.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Pune, India
  • We’ve been creating profound brand experiences since 2008, with more than 300 clients and 950+ projects. We offer 360-degree branding services with data-driven strategies. Our creative collective has some of the most exceptional people in business from diverse backgrounds, experiences, with different interpretations and ideas. It brings the necessary clarity in our views and understanding, ... read Optimist reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2007
    Pune, India
  • Xebec is an Ideas, Branding & digital marketing company. We are a next-generation 360-degree Integrated Communications Agency that provides cutting edge digital strategy and creative solutions to meet business challenges and helps build profitable brands. We deliver end-to-end growth marketing and sales solutions to leading clients across BFSI, Real Estate, Education, B2B, Retail Lifestyle & ... read Xebec Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1992
    Pune, India
  • Radon Media, a Premier Analytics & Adwords Agency is one of the India’s finest Performance Marketing agency. We are passionate about pushing the limits of digital marketing and aimed at bringing out best strategies in intriguing and engaging ways. Because the best innovations are the ones that enhance a brand Online in meaningful ways. Radon ... read Radon Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2012
    Pune, India
  • Marquis, being the prominent 360-degree Advertising & Marketing Company, bestows strategically proven advertising campaigns. We are holding 20 years of victorious experience in providing peerless OOH advertising and are known as the Sole Advertising Concessionaire for Pune Airport. Our sagacious team will enlighten you about various tactics to entice the public's attention and convert them ... read Marquis reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2001
    Pune, India
  • Prior to Trivium most of us have held senior most positions at so-called large Pan-World spread advertising agencies, the ones with big teams marked to Global accounts. Few of us, with our diverse, vast knowledge and experience in managing and consulting brands across major industries decided to come together & joined hands to create a ... read Trivium reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2012
    Pune, India
  • Golden Advertising & Publicity (GAP) is a full-service advertising and digital marketing agency based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The company focuses on helping businesses build strong brands and achieve measurable growth through integrated branding, creative, digital marketing, and traditional advertising solutions. It combines strategy, design, content, development, and performance marketing to deliver end-to-end campaigns. ... read Golden Advertising & Publicity reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Chennai, India
  • The way Rabbits multiply fast, so does your Investment with us. At Ad inn Advertising we are dedicated to create a sustainable advantage for our clients, providing them with a quantifiable return from their communications investment that outstrips their competitors. At Ad inn, we design and develop all our strategies around ROIs because we are ... read Adinn reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2000
    Chennai, India
  • A premier digital media services agency offering expert media operations and business services to advertisers, publishers and platforms. ISO 9001:2015 certified, we are distinguished by exceptional delivery optimization and white glove service to 50+ clients.

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    2007
    Chennai, India
  • In a timespan of 23 years, we've produced over two dozens of serials that have clocked more than 5000 hours on television and launched innumerable new talents.Today, we're numero uno in this space bringing 100+ brands along with us in this journey.

    NA
    2 - 9
    1993
    Chennai, India
  • We CHENNAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION (CBC) was started in 2006 as a Outdoor Agency catering the needs of companies & Corporate’s in India. Our first release was a Tamil Album for promoting World peace which was called “PICTURE OF BLOOD” This album has reached the nook and corners of the world and was appreciated by the ... read CHENNAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2006
    Chennai, India
  • Alaknanda Advertising Pvt. Ltd. is a full-service advertising and branding agency based in New Delhi, India, with over three decades of industry experience. The company helps brands develop and strengthen their market presence through strategic advertising, creative communication, media solutions, and evolving digital technologies. It provides end-to-end branding and advertising solutions across multiple media channels. ... read Alaknanda Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1987
    Chennai, India
  • The SSA was started in the year 1998 and has been serving as one of the pre-eminent full service marketing, advertising, design, and public relations firms serving a regional, national, and international client base. Our marketing and promotions, strategic planning and creative execution are tailored to the needs of local national or international campaigns. Our ... read SS Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1998
    Chennai, India
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Led by speed, innovation, and quality, Udupi Web Solutions is a well-established company offering full-fledged web, tablet, and mobile application development services. Our calibre lies in the dedication that we infuse in whatever we do to deliver value to your business. We take care of ... read Udupi Web Solutions reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Manipal, India
    Udupi web solutions - Production - Testing Engineer
  • Digi Carotene, A Digital Marketing Agency in Hyderabad is one from the list of quirky agencies that furnishes actual and authentic assistance. We understand this rapidly morphing era, where what’s new today going to be obsolete tomorrow and to let your business fly in this ... read Digi Carotene reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Hyderabad, India
    Best Service provider in digital marketing services in Hyderabad with outstanding knowledge - Digital Marketing Executive
  • 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
  • We are a full fledge mobile and web app development company with a special focus on developing and delivering the most robust and flexible custom software to clients of various business verticals. 3S IT Services is an offshore custom software development company based out of ... read 3sitservices reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2022
    Delhi, India
    Exceptional Website Project: Transforming Your Online Presence with 3s IT Services - Owner
  • Winklix is a global IT consulting and digital transformation company helping businesses build, scale, and modernize their technology ecosystem. With deep expertise in custom software development, mobile app development, Salesforce consulting, AI solutions, cloud services, eCommerce, and enterprise integrations, Winklix delivers innovative and result-driven digital ... read Winklix LLC reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Noida, India
    Mobile App Development For Legal Services : Awesome App Delivered - Employee

    Why Winklix LLC?

    • End-to-End Digital Expertise
    • Scalable Business Solutions
    • Trusted Delivery, Proven Results
  • Grandiose Digital Media is a digital marketing, website and application development company that provides businesses worldwide with world-class marketing solutions. As an application development company with many skilled application developers, GDM combines technological expertise, digital marketing, specific domain experience, and passion for excellence to deliver ... read Grandiose Digital Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2020
    Delhi, India
    Amazing PR Service - Ameer Ahmed
  • SmartFish Designs Pvt. Ltd. has an experience of over an decade in the design industry. Promoted by two dynamic and gutsy enterprenurs by the name Arshad and Vishal. Driven by passion to provide best possible solution to clients who require websites, graphics, branding, SEO and ... read SmartFish Designs Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Ahmedabad, India
    The team's final delivery was pixel-perfect - Lead visual designer
  • We are digital transformation consultancy and custom software development agency that provide cutting eage technologies. Helping more then 1000 + Startups SME & Large scale industries for ERPs, CRMs, B2B Application , B2C Application , Custos software development, e-Commerce Solution, Web Design & Development, Technologies ... read Rococo Consultant Pvt. Ltd reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Mumbai, India
    Regarding Mobile app - Scientific Advisor
  • Prettify Creative Private Limited was established in 2017. During 7 years we became the best web designing company, Web Development Company, top eCommerce Web Designing firm, & famous App development company in Gurgaon. We launched a reason to provide result-oriented and high ROI-based web development ... read Prettify Creative reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Gurgaon, India
    Exceptional Branding Services! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Operation Head
  • Thinkster is a forward-thinking creative marketing and branding agency designed to help businesses achieve growth through innovative digital solutions. Founded by Vijay Pingle, Thinkster brings together a team of imaginative minds that specialize in crafting compelling, results-driven campaigns. Our goal is to assist companies in ... read thinkster reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Pune, India
    Thinkster’s experience in the CouchComfort Web Design project was a seamless blend of creativity and - Couch Comfort
  • We at, The Yellow Strawberry believe that our clients come first and they are our first priority. We expertise in creating Customized solutions for our clients. Also, our services range from Website and App development, Designing and Digital Marketing. We believe in following a traditional ... read THE YELLOW STRAWBERRY reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Navi Mumbai, India
    TYS succeeded in building a more manageable solution that is much easier to maintain. - media Head

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Bottom-right · X ≥ 50, Y < 50
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INGujarat100$37/hr4.982View firms
INUttar Pradesh70$40/hr4.981View firms
INUttarakhand7$32/hr581View firms
INKarnataka53$47/hr580View firms
INDelhi88$56/hr579View firms
INPuducherry2$31/hr579View firms
INTamil Nadu47$37/hr4.879View firms
INWest Bengal35$42/hr4.979View firms
INMadhya Pradesh21$37/hr4.878View firms
INMaharashtra152$53/hr4.877View firms
INHaryana47$52/hr4.977View firms
INPunjab17$60/hr575View firms
INAndhra Pradesh4$46/hr4.975View firms
INKerala15$56/hr4.974View firms
INTelangana54$70/hr4.973View firms
INAssam2$25/hr-70View firms
INChandigarh6$37/hr-68View firms
INRajasthan44$44/hr4.267View firms
INChhattisgarh2$37/hr-66View firms
INOdisha2$37/hr-66View firms
INJharkhand4$41/hr-66View firms
INJammu and Kashmir1$37/hr-65View firms
INGoa1$37/hr-65View firms
INBihar5$97/hr-44View firms
INHimachal Pradesh3$125/hr-33View firms
INGujarat
100 firms$37/hr4.9
Value Score82 / 100
INUttar Pradesh
70 firms$40/hr4.9
Value Score81 / 100
INUttarakhand
7 firms$32/hr5
Value Score81 / 100
INKarnataka
53 firms$47/hr5
Value Score80 / 100
INDelhi
88 firms$56/hr5
Value Score79 / 100
INPuducherry
2 firms$31/hr5
Value Score79 / 100
INTamil Nadu
47 firms$37/hr4.8
Value Score79 / 100
INWest Bengal
35 firms$42/hr4.9
Value Score79 / 100
INMadhya Pradesh
21 firms$37/hr4.8
Value Score78 / 100
INMaharashtra
152 firms$53/hr4.8
Value Score77 / 100
INHaryana
47 firms$52/hr4.9
Value Score77 / 100
INPunjab
17 firms$60/hr5
Value Score75 / 100
INAndhra Pradesh
4 firms$46/hr4.9
Value Score75 / 100
INKerala
15 firms$56/hr4.9
Value Score74 / 100
INTelangana
54 firms$70/hr4.9
Value Score73 / 100
INAssam
2 firms$25/hr
Value Score70 / 100
INChandigarh
6 firms$37/hr
Value Score68 / 100
INRajasthan
44 firms$44/hr4.2
Value Score67 / 100
INChhattisgarh
2 firms$37/hr
Value Score66 / 100
INOdisha
2 firms$37/hr
Value Score66 / 100
INJharkhand
4 firms$41/hr
Value Score66 / 100
INJammu and Kashmir
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
INGoa
1 firms$37/hr
Value Score65 / 100
INBihar
5 firms$97/hr
Value Score44 / 100
INHimachal Pradesh
3 firms$125/hr
Value Score33 / 100

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ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
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PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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Maharashtra · $0-24/hr

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Mid-tier leader
Maharashtra · $50-99/hr

11 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: My Digital Agency, Percept Media, 3 Dots Design.

Top tier leader
Telangana · $150+/hr

4 firms in this tier - more than any other state, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Digital Mojo, DataBeat - AdTech Consultants, Rabbit Digital Branding Solutions.

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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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