Strong on both Core Competencies and 360-Performance. These firms have proven track records, deep specialisation, and solid client outcomes. Default recommendation for most buyers.
Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies
Goodfirms has reviewed 3,799 Media Buying & Planning Agencies as of September 2026 across 102 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.
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Top 10 at Glance
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List of the Best Media Buying Companies & Planning Firms
A full-service marketing agency focused on helping medium-sized businesses grow and grow.Powerful positionings that separate you from your competition in a meaningful and compelling way.Breakthrough broadcast advertising campaigns designed to get noticed and drive sales now.Fully responsive, dynamic websites that present your brand in a powerful and engaging light.
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92006Louisville, United StatesGood Advertising is a business-to-business sales and marketing communications company. We help our Fortune 500 clients' to execute an effective new business process.
< $25/hr10 - 491982Memphis, United StatesCobblestone Media Group is a Memphis, TN based, full service digital marketing agency that helps attract valuable website traffic, leads, and customers to our client's websites through proven internet marketing strategies. Looking to get your marketing strategy back on track? Like to get more customers? Our expert team of digital marketing experts are here to ... read Cobblestone Media Group reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92011Memphis, United StatesBerk Marketing has a simple mission: we are advocates for our clients’ interests. We don’t work for radio or television stations. We aren’t in the business of selling ad space to fill a calendar. We work for you, our clients. We make it our mission to get you the most effective results with your advertising. ... read Berk Marketing reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Los Angeles, United StatesHarmelin Media specializes in strategic media solutions, and has more than 38 years of experience helping clients navigate a rapidly changing media landscape across digital, traditional and lifestyle forms. The firm has grown with a diverse client roster including many Fortune 500 companies across an array of industries, and is now one of the largest ... read Harmelin Media reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 91982Philadelphia, United StatesWe ONLY work with DMOs. We’re brick and mortared in The Sunshine State and one of the fastest growing companies in Jacksonville, FL. With 75 years of DMO and hotel sales and marketing experience under our belts, we develop meetings, leisure and sports marketing solutions for some of the coolest destinations in the country; however, ... read Digital Edge reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492011Jacksonville, United StatesWe work with disruptive companies looking to stand out by bridging our love for technology, design, and experience. Founded in 2006 and strategically located in Miami, we are a multicultural team with a global vision. Some of our clients include Armani Casa, Wendy’s, Kraft, Pizza Hut, Dreamworks and Arianna Huffington’s new venture, Thrive Global. We ... read Crea7ive reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492006Miami, United StatesWe are a visionary full-service marketing and advertising agency. We believe in the power of the brand, and create all-inclusive marketing strategies to deliver maximum engagement and ROI. We don’t acquire new clients; we partner with them. As your advertising partner, our top priority is understanding your brand vision, sharing in that vision, and effectively ... read PMC Media Group reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92012Providence, United StatesEyemark Media is in the media planning and buying industry. We specialize in negotiating great values across all media channels, including print, broadcast, digital, out-of-home and direct mail. Our seasoned media buyers have great relationships with media vendors and know the tricks of the trade to get you the very best return on your media ... read Eyemark Media reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92015Charlotte, United StatesAt The Republik, "Boldly Go" is more than our purpose, it is our promise. We are dreamers, thinkers and doers united under a shared mindset to stand out and stand apart. Transforming client challenges into opportunities. And bold ideas into actions. Beyond the norm. We are prepared for anything. And will stop at nothing. When ... read THE REPUBLIK reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92001Raleigh, United StatesAdvertising agency offering compelling communications and brand development strategies. Capabilities include comprehensive ad campaigns, graphic design, strategic messaging, marketing collateral, website design, media planning/buying, social media and public relations.
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91997Charleston, United StatesBased in San Francisco, Ars X Machina (AXM) is a female-founded media solutions and analytics agency on a mission to architect meaningful media solutions at the intersection of humans and technology. AXM was born out of holding company veterans who knew there was a better way to partner with and service clients. While data, AI ... read Ars X Machina reviews & insights
NA10 - 492005San Francisco, United StatesAs an attorney, your prospective clients have a world of choices, but until they've heard of you, you're not one of them. That's where we come in! Whether you're one of the many who haven't fully crossed over to the digital revolution, or a veteran online marketeer, we can be of assistance. Marketing your law ... read Precision Legal Marketing reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492014Virginia Beach, United StatesWe are a group of digital marketing professionals, each with specialized skills. We work together with to develop and execute effective digital strategies for small, medium and large businesses. The leaders at 81 & Sunny are an extension of your team and are embedded within your organization with one goal in mind, which is to ... read EightyOne & Sunny reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92017Sarasota, United StatesSierra Computer Group is Northern Nevada's largest and most knowledgeable Information Technology firm. We have been designing, deploying and managing computer solutions for our clients since 1982. From high-end servers, to custom workstations, networking equipment, backup and disaster recovery, we provide the technical expertise to make your business more profitable.
< $25/hr10 - 491982Reno, United StatesJovie Social is on it. For years, we have worked with professionals, businesses, and agencies to provide the decisive push that will help set a social media strategy into motion for long-term results. Social media is a force to be reckoned with, and every business needs a concrete plan tied to its objectives. If you ... read Jovie Social reviews & insights
NA2 - 9Los Angeles, United Statess one of the top video production companies in Atlanta, since 2007, our team has brought creativity to the table at every stage of production; concept creation, writing, casting, video production, high-speed Phantom visuals, XR, robotics, post-production, motion graphics, and content management. Fast forward 15 years later and REMEDY (3D Office Tour) has become a ... read Remeday reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492007Buford, United Stateswe’ve built hundreds of websites and managed marketing campaigns reaching millions of people. We eat, sleep, and breathe code! In 2023, Idea was acquired by CloudMellow to expand the digital service offerings by combining the talent of other award-winning agencies. Technology is evolving, and your marketing needs to evolve in kind. CloudMellow draws upon years ... read Idea Marketing Group reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Illinois City, United StatesSpecialist.PH helps leaders scale their marketing team. We are a supplemental end-to-end HR team for world class marketing talent in the Philippines.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Idaho Falls, United StatesAt Incite Media, we’re focused on marketing that grows your market share. There’s only one way to do it. You have to take it from someone. Which segments are most-profitable and which are you most likely to increase quickly.We are a team of vibrant, focused, talented, and COMPETITIVE individuals that work together to form a ... read Incite Media reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Baton Rouge, United StatesMGA Media Group is a public relations consultancy with a mission to identify and elevate positive environmental practices. We help clients give voice to and fine tune their core values and vision. We are sustainability experts and want to share your organization’s positive environmental practices with the world. Being true partners to our clients is ... read MGA Media reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92014NYC, United StatesBerriman Web Marketing is a premier digital marketing agency based in Burlington, Vermont offering premium digital ads management and SEO services to business clients throughout New England.
NA2 - 92018Burlington, United StatesGreat media planning is much more than just negotiating low rates. Brant Media Group believes it is first and foremost about understanding a client’s unique set of circumstances, including: the industry, the market, prospective clientele, position within the marketplace/industry, advertising landscape, past-experience, future expectations, etc. At Brant Media Group, we pride ourselves on drilling down ... read Brant Media Group reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Minneapolis, United StatesIt's not luck; it's Luckie. Luckie is the marketing solutions agency that combines data, technology, strategy and creativity to bring you closer to your customer, spot new opportunities and achieve results luck can’t explain. We have expertise and passion for CPG, tourism and hospitality, pharma and healthcare, and automotive products and services. We ... read Luckie reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2491953Birmingham, United StatesSonar is a full-service digital marketing, advertising and analytics agency based in Portland, Maine. We combine search engine optimization (SEO), web analytics, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and social media marketing to drive dynamic results. What even is “marketing” anymore—legacy, digital, search, omni-channel? The labels blur, but the mandate is crystal clear: create momentum that lasts. At ... read Sonar Digital reviews & insights
$100 - $149/hr2 - 92019Portland, United StatesPowerful Global Media Placement. Made Simple. Whether you're a fast-growing startup or an established brand, standing out in the global media landscape has never been easier. With Press Earth, your story gets published in respected editorial outlets worldwide with guaranteed placement, measurable results, and full control throughout the process. Connect with your audience, build trust, ... read Press Earth reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492024Jersey City, United StatesUsing AI Tools
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Slaymaker Marketing is a senior-led paid media agency helping ecommerce, lead generation, and B2B brands grow through smarter advertising strategy, stronger creative, and clearer performance accountability.We specialize in Google Ads, YouTube Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, landing page strategy, and conversion-focused creative. Our clients work directly with experienced media buyers and strategists, not ... read Slaymaker Marketing reviews & insights
$200 - $300/hr10 - 492021Plano, United StatesWhy Slaymaker Marketing?
- Senior-Only Management
- Truth-Driven Communication
- Partners That Truly Care
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EasyPRwire is a full service press release distribution platform designed to help businesses, agencies, and tech projects secure high authority media placements. We simplify the PR process by connecting your announcements directly to top news networks, search engines, and niche publications. With guaranteed distribution networks, transparent reporting, and seamless SEO driven syndication, EasyPRwire ensures your ... read EasyPRwire reviews & insights
NA10 - 492023Austin, United StatesWhy EasyPRwire?
- Guaranteed and High Authority Placements
- SEO Optimized Media Syndication
- Fast Turnaround and Transparent Reports
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Simplicity Media is a performance-driven media agency headquartered in Irvine, California. The senior team plans and manages connected campaigns for growth-stage and enterprise brands across the United States. Capabilities include TV and CTV, radio, podcasts, Hispanic media, paid search and SEM, paid social, and programmatic display, video, and native advertising. The agency also supports campaign ... read Simplicity Media reviews & insights
NA10 - 492025Irvine, United StatesWhy Simplicity Media?
- Senior cross-channel media leadership
- Strategy, creative and buying connected
- Measurement built into every campaign
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How Digital Marketing Helps Brands Reach the Right AudienceDigital marketing has become an important part of how businesses build visibility and connect with customers. Whether a company is launching a new product, trying to generate leads, or looking to strengthen its online presence, having the right digital strategy can make a significant difference.A good digital ... read Fourth Dimension reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492020Indianapolis, United StatesWhy Fourth Dimension?
- Proven Digital Marketing Expertise
- Customized Marketing Strategies
- Results-Driven Approach
Real News Public Relations is the only Dallas public relation company that is staffed by the people who used to do the news. With over 80 years’ combined experience in print, radio, and television, Real News PR knows the industry from the inside-out: an advantage shared by no other Dallas PR firm.
NA10 - 49Dallas, United StatesFor more than 38 years, The Fearey Group has been one of the Northwest's largest independent Public Relations agency, serving a wide variety of clients ranging from healthcare to professional services to construction/real estate and consumer-facing businesses. Our mission is simple and one which we live by every day: To build trusting and enduring relationships ... read The Fearey Group reviews & insights
NA1,000 - 9,9991981Seattle, United StatesWe’re a full-service marketing agency with a digital core. An Inc. 5000 recipient for fastest growing businesses in America, our expertise encompasses every facet of consumer engagement—from brand research and media buying to creative and content development to product customization technology.
< $25/hr2 - 92000Panama City, United StatesFrom print to digital, we’ve cornered the market on advertising for the Foodservice E&S Industry. CFI Marketing can craft a customized advertising campaign that clearly identifies your brand and sets your company apart from the competition. Since 1981, CFI Marketing has been creating unique and successful advertising solutions for our clients. We attribute our longevity ... read CFI Marketing reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491981Jacksonville, United StatesUsing AI Tools
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Mas Vashu is a full service digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles, operating since 2011. We function as an outsourced marketing department for ambitious brands, handling everything from strategy to execution under one roof, so clients aren't stitching together separate vendors who don't talk to each other.Our services span SEO, paid search, social media ... read Mas Vashu Inc. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92011Burbank, United StatesWhy Mas Vashu Inc.?
- Custom builds most agencies can't deliver
- Work directly with the principals, always
- Web build and marketing under one roof
Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. specializes in providing marketing services to corporations wishing to reach and engage with the Hispanic marketplace in America, and stands as the largest Hispanic, independently owned and operated, full-service agency in the United States.
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491985Houston, United StatesWe are a boutique experiential marketing and creative events agency with big, bold clients. “This sounds crazy, but…” are our four favorite words. Need an eight foot gumball machine that dispenses robots? Been there, done that. Want to make your audience feel like they’re on the surface of the Moon? Stellar. In need of a ... read The Pineapple Agency reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92014Denver, United StatesElizabeth Christian Public Relations (ECPR) is a public relations firm specializing in projects involving media relations, video production, legislative and grassroots efforts, social media planning and execution, business development, event planning and crisis communications. We are dedicated to developing and delivering measurable communication strategies that align with our clients’ objectives. If our clients’ businesses aren’t ... read ECPR reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Austin, United StatesWe guide ideal customers to your small business, through digital marketing strategies. We build search engine optimization into our website builds, pay-per-click campaigns, keyword rich copywriting and social media management.
< $25/hr2 - 9Des Moines, United StatesDEVENEY is an internationally renowned engagement agency known for creating and implementing award-winning, strategic marketing solutions. Driven by results, DEVENEY uses research to create campaigns that open the dialogue between brands and their key stakeholders. The agency specializes in three practice areas – LifeCARE (health care, insurance), LifeSTYLE (travel + tourism, hospitality, destination, food + ... read DEVENEY reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491996New Orleans, United StatesAs a marketing specialist, Adele brings 20 years of marketing strategy, media planning and buying experience to the table for her clients. She’s built her career on having a deep understanding of what motivates people to buy a product or service and how to best reach each consumer. She has bought for a wide variety ... read A. M. George Marketing reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92000New Orleans, United StatesOur unique understanding of brand development, online marketing strategies and emerging technology coupled with excellent design has made our clients stand-out as leaders in their competitive industries. Our Design, SEO, SEM, and Social Media experts will create an amazing website, optimize it for each search engine, and attract and engage the right customers. We'll help ... read Anntoine Marketing reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492014New Orleans, United StatesMags + Marrelli is a creative boutique focusing on digital, social media and print communications. We are located in Bridgeport, CT and are dedicated to delivering strategic + creative work for brands, marketers, agencies, and start-ups.
< $25/hr2 - 9Bridgeport, United StatesWe are a brand definition, consumer experience and influence agency that believes moments make brands. This is not “flavor of the month” thinking, but our unwavering approach to everything we do. When brands deliver memorable experiences that truly connect with consumers, conversations take place that in turn amplify brands’ influence. Harnessing the power of these ... read Commit Agency reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 491997Chandler, United StatesMSSmedia is a GSA-certified vendor, an EDWOSB and HUBZone certified small business. Founded in 2003, MSSmedia is a Miami-based Media and Public Relations company providing clients with succinct, optimized, and successful integrated marketing and communication solutions for over 15 years. Our mission is to develop and execute share-worthy marketing solutions that engage audiences, inspires action ... read MSSmedia reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492003Miami, United StatesWe all know the right agency should increase sales, strengthen your brand, and poise you for future success. To do that in today’s market, the agency you hire must get your customers actively involved in your business. Ignore the fluff, the philosophy, or how different an agency claims they are. Results are all that matter. ... read The Group Advertising reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492006Orlando, United StatesWe opened our doors in 1994 as a team set out to create a new category in marketing and creative. One that believes business is personal. People first. We believe if you respect them, listen to them and talk to them, a relationship will ignite. That applies to all people: customers, vendors, associates and friends.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491994Orlando, United StatesDixon Schwabl, a full-service marketing communications firm established in 1987, provides marketing, advertising, public relations, social and digital media, research, interactive and media placement services to more than 100 clients nationally. The firm generated nearly $70 million in revenue in 2017. Based in Rochester, New York, Dixon Schwabl has been ranked one of the 25 ... read Dixon Schwabl reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2491987Buffalo, United States
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