Top Media Buying Agencies in New York City

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 22, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 61 Media Buying Agencies in New York City as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is SmartSites (4.9 stars, 16 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2011, NYC). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 4.9, and 38% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Media Buying Agencies in New York City companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Top New York City media buying and planning companies can get their client the best rates and deals on the most trending media assets in the industry. By hiring media planning companies in New York City you can strategically plan your purchase to leave maximum impact on your target audience through selective media booking.

In order to help you choose the most compatible company, Goodfirms has prepared the below list of media buying agencies in New York City that you can browse through. This list will ease your selection through attached client reviews and ratings of each company.

Goodfirms has verified 61 Media Buying Agencies in New York City - 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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List of Top New York City Media Buying and Planning Companies

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  • Our aim with every project is to showcase your values with a sense of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness. We excel at creating digital strategies and content that provide a genuine connection between you and the people you seek to impact. Join us on this journey to bridge the gap and ignite the spark of ... read 35creatives reviews & insights

    Our aim with every project is to showcase your values with a sense of emotional ... read 35creatives reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    NYC, United States
  • iCrossing is the marketing agency for a modern world. We create brand stories and adaptive user experiences that deliver superior business results. Part of Hearst, iCrossing is the only digitally native agency owned by a media, entertainment, and content company. Our performance-driven marketing solutions for major brands, powered by iCrossing’s creative, technology and media prowess, ... read iCrossing reviews & insights

    iCrossing is the marketing agency for a modern world. We create brand stories and adaptive ... read iCrossing reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    250 - 999
    1998
    NYC, United States
  • At Austin Williams, marketing is what we do: creating rock-solid results for every client, every day. Ideas that inspire action are what Austin Williams is all about. Our success is measured by the results we produce for clients in today’s most competitive fields: healthcare, higher education, financial services and professional services. It’s no wonder we ... read Austin Williams reviews & insights

    At Austin Williams, marketing is what we do: creating rock-solid results for every client, every ... read Austin Williams reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1992
    NYC, United States
  • Prograsys strives to bring digital transformation for every business out there. We Offer data & marketing services for small, medium and large enterprises with vast assortment of advanced solutions. We work in a customer-centric and cost-considerate approach in order to ensure that your business scale with agility to achieve competitive advantage in the market. We ... read Prograsys Business Solutions reviews & insights

    Prograsys strives to bring digital transformation for every business out there. We Offer data & ... read Prograsys Business Solutions reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    NYC, United States
  • Mainstreethost specializes in everything you need to have a successful online presence, including search engine optimization, paid search marketing, website design, social media marketing, content marketing, and more.

    Mainstreethost specializes in everything you need to have a successful online presence, including search engine ... read Mainstreethost reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1999
    NYC, United States
  • We have taken the startup journey many times so we know exactly what you are going through as a founder in all stages from initiation to $100+ mio. We only help founders and businesses that have growth ambitions. We are your partner all the way. We are a 360˚ full scale agency that can cover ... read Fair Business Growth reviews & insights

    We have taken the startup journey many times so we know exactly what you are ... read Fair Business Growth reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2023
    NYC, United States
  • A fully-integrated branding,marketing, and design agency. Founded in 2009, Plus972 is a fully-integrated branding, marketing, and design agency headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are an international team with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our different perspectives allow us to invent innovative solutions to ... read Plus972 reviews & insights

    A fully-integrated branding,marketing, and design agency. Founded in 2009, Plus972 is a fully-integrated branding, marketing, ... read Plus972 reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    NYC, United States
  • Futur is launching brands. Futur is a full-service creative marketing agency focused on shaping the most influential emerging technology of our generation. Forged by some of the world’s top creatives, Futur is driven by a core mission to use creativity and influence to change the world’s perception and adoption of blockchain, NFTs, crypto and DeFi. ... read Futur Agency reviews & insights

    Futur is launching brands. Futur is a full-service creative marketing agency focused on shaping the ... read Futur Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    NYC, United States
  • We couldn’t find the ideal agency partner. Verve Concepts is the branding and marketing agency that didn’t exist when we wore the client hat. When we were searching for strategic partners, we told them, We want a team known for its bravery. We asked them to Challenge our thinking, test our beliefs, and tell our ... read Verve Concepts reviews & insights

    We couldn’t find the ideal agency partner. Verve Concepts is the branding and marketing agency ... read Verve Concepts reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    NYC, United States
  • Cape Ann Tech was formed in response to an unmet need for custom, high quality, reliable, software products that meet high expectations of leading enterprise companies. There is a reason why our solutions are used by F100 companies and successful startups (one of which raised over $500 million). We treat engagements with our clients as ... read Cape Ann Tech reviews & insights

    Cape Ann Tech was formed in response to an unmet need for custom, high quality, ... read Cape Ann Tech reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2013
    NYC, United States
  • We offer public relations representation as well as press/media and creative services via a simple monthly retainer. Absolutely zero guessing games on what support you’ll get from our team or what our services cost. Our proprietary approach to public relations is a cutting-edge take on time-honored strategies. Sure, we pitch, craft messaging, and network—but our ... read Society22 PR reviews & insights

    We offer public relations representation as well as press/media and creative services via a simple ... read Society22 PR reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    NYC, United States
  • Creative storytelling is the hero of any digital marketing campaign. Our team of visual storytellers, UI/UX experts and digital strategists is thrilled to solve your toughest challenge, making a memorable impact on your customers.

    Creative storytelling is the hero of any digital marketing campaign. Our team of visual storytellers, ... read Clutch Creative House reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    NYC, United States
  • Software Pro Digital transforms local businesses into thriving brands through targeted digital marketing strategies. Our scalable funnels deliver leads & growth, ensuring sustainable success. Serving NY, NJ, CT & Nationwide businesses. At Software Pro Digital, New York’s top digital marketing agency, we help businesses grow with targeted SEO, PPC advertising, and social media marketing strategies. ... read Software Pro Digital reviews & insights

    Software Pro Digital transforms local businesses into thriving brands through targeted digital marketing strategies. Our ... read Software Pro Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    NYC, United States

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1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

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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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USNYC61$90/hr4.968View firms
USNYC
61 firms$90/hr4.9
Value Score68 / 100

Match by work-hour overlap with your team.

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
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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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Cities with the best Value Score for media planning 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
NYC · $0-24/hr

3 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Sequence Commerce, Internet Marketing Ninjas, Prograsys Business Solutions.

Mid-tier leader
NYC · $50-99/hr

14 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Aimers, Inbouncy, VMGROUPE.

Top tier leader
NYC · $150+/hr

8 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Colormatics, Moburst, iCrossing.

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Cell intensity (firm density):
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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.

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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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