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.
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List of the Best Media Buying Companies & Planning Firms
Coleman Intellect is a digital marketing and creative agency that helps tell the visual story of organizations’ diverse dreams. A Black-owned, Tampa-based organization dedicated to making a difference through innovative content that addresses the complex social world around us.
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92021Tampa, United StatesDCW Media is an independent, full-service media planning and buying agency specializing in delivering performance-driven campaigns across both traditional and digital channels. For over 40 years, DCW has partnered with brands across industries—including healthcare, higher education, gaming, non-profits, hospitality, retail, and energy—to turn marketing investments into measurable business results. Our approach is rooted in collaboration ... read DCW Media reviews & insights
NA10 - 491973NYC, United StatesLumi is a creative digital marketing agency, built to support your consumer brands needs. From strategy to design, development to distribution, and analytics and optimization - we create the right type of content and experiences for your consumers online in order to create emotional connections that will keep them coming back again and again. Let ... read Lumi Agency reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492016Hartford, United StatesSuccessful marketing connects and motivates. It stirs emotions and creates a 1:1 relationship with prospects, customers and sales teams. Providing intelligent eTrigue Lead Generation & Harvesting, BullsEye Demand Creation, unconventional guerilla marketing & award-winning creative, 3marketeers will generate higher quality sales leads faster, compress your sales cycle and drive money to your bottom line quicker. ... read 3marketeers Advertising reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491986San Jose, United StatesThe mission of Walsh Public Relations is to meet the needs of our clients and provide them with the best total public relations representation. Our efforts will not cease in our quest to achieve the results outlined for each of the companies, products or individuals we represent. By performing to the highest expectations in every ... read Walsh PublicRelations reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Bridgeport, United StatesCommunications Strategy Group (CSG®) is a strategic communications and marketing agency that provides public relations, content marketing, brand communications, corporate communications, social media and design services for Fortune 500 companies and challenger brands across financial and professional services, health and wellness, education, technology, aviation and consumer industries.
NA10 - 492004Denver, United StatesFroehlich Communications Inc is an independent marketing and creative services agency based in Des Moines. We're 100% dedicated to our our clients' success. Today's complex media channels demand audacious ideas, one to one engagement and brand consistency to move ahead. Established in 1985, we are a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, internal marketing teams, ... read Froehlich Communications reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 91985Des Moines, United StatesRomph & Pou Agency is more than an advertising agency. We are an integrated marketing firm with the marketing strategy, targeted advertising creative, effective media delivery and fast execution your company deserves. Whether your marketing challenge calls for broadcast advertising, direct mail or the latest in digital and social advertising, website design, website optimization and ... read Romph & Pou Agency reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491981Baton Rouge, United StatesVossler Media Group is a full service production company + creative agency fiercely focused on visual and audio content. Our team collaborates with brands and agencies to solve creative problems and shepherd their vision through every step of the production pipeline. We've erased the boundary between creative and execution. This allows us to create experiential ... read Vossler reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492004Bellevue, United StatesAs a veteran-owned small business enterprise that was established in 1980, we have a Google Five Star Rating and are known for our unmatched customer service, creativity, and affordability. Our staff specializes in developing strategic corporate content that communicates a consistent brand identity and marketing message across all mediums from print to digital.
NA10 - 491980Riverside, United StatesWe are a full-service Advertising Agency specializing in Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Development, Video Production, and Event Management. We specialize in bold, successful and innovative ideas for our clients that unite strategic marketing and media placement with solid, memorable, and results-oriented creative.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491997Orlando, United StatesModus Direct is the NEXT generation of Direct Response marketing, advancing the methodology where the old guard left off. We combine intense mathematical understanding with tactically focused creative to produce maximum results with the least risk. In today’s challenging business environment, fresh thinking, keen problem solving and accountability are paramount to success. Old Guard agencies ... read Modus Direct reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492009Sarasota, United StatesBelltower Advertising is your Cincinnati-based advertising agency with a 20-year track record of delivering affordable, high-impact marketing solutions. We offer a full spectrum of services, including traditional and digital marketing, media buying, PPC, social media, and in-depth marketing analysis to spread your brand's message locally or nationally. Our data-driven approach helps businesses of all sizes ... read Belltower Advertising reviews & insights
NA10 - 492004Newport, United StatesWrightPath Solutions - Strategic Public Relations & Political Consultants Leading Ohio-based strategic public relations firm specializing in political campaigns, land use consulting, crisis communications, and advocacy programs. About WrightPath Solutions Founded in 2014 with over 26+ years of award-winning experience, WrightPath Solutions delivers custom strategic communications solutions for political campaigns, land use/rezoning projects, crisis management, ... read WrightPath Solutions reviews & insights
NA2 - 92014Beachwood, United StatesUsing AI Tools
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Venture Creations is a digital advertising and video production agency based in West Michigan, working with clients since 2009. We run KPI-focused ad campaigns across Google, Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Microsoft, and we produce the creative that goes into them: live-action video, CGI and 3D product animation and photography, and graphic design.We also handle ... read Venture Creations reviews & insights
NA2 - 92009Hudsonville, United StatesWhy Venture Creations?
- Small team, direct access to us
- CGI & 3D animation, not just video
- Quick & Nimble
Rule29 is a creative agency and Certified B Corporation® that helps businesses connect with their ideal audiences through strategy, design, and making creative matter®. We love the immediate and lasting difference our work makes for our clients, for their customers, for the world. We grow businesses, tell stories, meet challenges, exceed expectations, change lives, explore ... read Rule29 Creative reviews & insights
$200 - $300/hr10 - 492000Geneva, United StatesApple Box Studios is the epitome of a boutique Pittsburgh advertising agency and creative management firm. Our expertise spans marketing, advertising, social media, web design, and video production. With a relentless passion for creativity and innovation, we're not just marketers; we're storytellers. We bring brands to life through captivating narratives that resonate with your audience. ... read Apple Box Studios reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492002Pittsburgh, United StatesAt Willow, we’re more than just a marketing consultancy and full-service agency, we’re a team of passionate professionals committed to helping our clients grow. With over 33 years of experience, we’ve honed our craft in strategy, branding, design and web development serving businesses with tailored marketing communications solutions. Founded in 1992 in Indianapolis, Indiana, we’ve ... read Willow Marketing reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 491992Indianapolis, United StatesBAM Marketing is a full-service marketing management company located in the historic Frisco Building in downtown St. Louis at 9th and Olive Street. BAM has one of the most dynamic and experienced marketing teams in the St. Louis region.
< $25/hr2 - 9St. Louis, United StatesBeyond Spots & Dots is a full service advertising agency with global reach located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which strategically implements television, radio, internet, outdoor and print advertising into your business's advertising plan to achieve your marketing goals. We strive to work with clients who are passionate about what they do and who are interested in ... read Beyond Spots and Dots reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492006Pittsburgh, United StatesDigital media is the most effective way to increase sales, build a loyal following, and inspire others with your vision. Paradigm Motion - Memphis.
< $25/hr2 - 9Memphis, United StatesSearch Influence is a digital marketing agency based in New Orleans that serves local and national clients. With ROI-focused marketing strategies that help optimize the potential of each client, Search Influence offers search engine optimization, paid digital advertising, social media marketing, and other made-to-measure strategies that elevate a business's connection with its target customers.A national ... read Search Influence reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr50 - 2492006New Orleans, United StatesAdams & Knight is an integrated marketing agency dedicated to serving clients that help people live healthier, wealthier, happier lives. For more than 30 years, the agency has served a roster of regional, national and global clients in the healthcare, financial services and leisure industries with a full range of integrated marketing services.
< $25/hr50 - 2491988Avon, United StatesAt the Estipona Group, we are experts at communicating what makes you — well, you. And we deliver messages about your awesome you-ness (we’re in advertising, so we’re allowed to make up words) through means like strategic advertising, design, branding, social media and public relations. We have a talented cadre of seasoned professionals, unique perspectives ... read Estipona Group reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91993Reno, United StatesFounded in 1999, inferno provides brand development, advertising, public relations, design and digital marketing services to clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Headquartered in Memphis with a satellite office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the award-winning firm produces results-driven work by passionately combining strategic thinking, creativity and culture to ensure the success of its clients.
< $25/hr10 - 491999Memphis, United StatesFisher Design and Advertising delivers comprehensive advertising, graphic design, public relations, and sales and marketing solutions to a wide range of companies. Those solutions include strategic planning, corporate branding and identity design, print, radio, television and Internet advertisements, brochures, websites, press releases, community outreach, media placement, reputation management. Our clients have included Fidelity, Armor Holdings, ... read Fisher reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491989Jacksonville, United StatesMCGUINNESS 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/hr10 - 492012Providence, United StatesAtomicdust is a brand and design consultancy. We’re dedicated to solving business problems through strategies, identities, experiences and environments that are as purposeful as they are beautiful. Every day, we help businesses reinvent themselves and clarify who they are and why it matters to their audiences. We give brands strong, strategic foundations, and bring them ... read Atomicdust reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492001St. Louis, United StatesThink Tank is a boutique marketing firm that strives to deliver exceptional results by implementing the extraordinary. We know that creating a unique position for companies takes a clear, focused message and the ability to connect in a meaningful way with a brand’s audience. We listen to our clients’ unique challenges, brainstorm as a collaborative ... read Think Tank reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492006St. Louis, United StatesThe King Agency, Inc. (TKA) is a creative marketing group based in the historic fan district of Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1997, TKA has completed local, regional, national and international advertising and marketing programs for companies of all sizes. Experienced in all industries, with specific skills in healthcare, financial, automotive and real estate, TKA is ... read The King Agency reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 491997Virginia Beach, United StatesSB Marketing LLC is an established marketing firm located in the Larkin District of Buffalo, New York. For over 10 years, our commitment has been delivering results to our clients. Our philosophy is "say what you do, do what you say." We build brand recognition by creating exceptional visual content, implementing results-driven marketing campaigns, executing ... read SB Marketing reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92010Buffalo, United StatesAIM 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
NA10 - 492018Salt Lake City, United StatesWe Innovate to Help Businesses Grow We leverage technology and infuse media to help businesses thrive. At our core, we’re focused on building trust in our relationships. Trust that will deliver results. At Walker Media Agency, we are dedicated to forming lasting partnerships, producing powerful strategies, and generating distinctive campaigns that outperform the competition and ... read Walker Media Agency reviews & insights
NA10 - 492021Milwaukee, United StatesEntravision is a leading global advertising, media, and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our services are anchored by a world-class sales operation, healthy financials, and unique commercial partnerships with industry leaders such as Univision, Facebook, The Tradesk, Spotify, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google, among others. Our portfolio enables ... read Entravision Digital reviews & insights
NA50 - 2492016Santa Monica, United StatesWelcome to Social Media Cowboys, the digital marketing agency you can count on for all your online needs! Our primary mission is to strengthen businesses like yours to not only grow, but to truly flourish in the dynamic and constantly evolving digital landscape. We take immense pride in our ability to blend innovative creativity with ... read Social Media Cowboys reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92017Waco, United StatesSTRATEGIC MEDIA + ENGAGING CREATIVE = BUSINESS GROWTH SALUK & CO. is a creative media planning and buying agency that helps businesses grow through strategic, data-backed media planning and creative work. It partners with established brands and start-ups to create engaging content and meaningful experiences aimed at increasing awareness, shaping perception, and driving sales. The ... read SALUK & CO. reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92011NYC, United StatesSalesFish is a strategic B2B Sales, Telemarketing, and B2B Marketing Agency. We specialize in high-touch disciplined strategic marketing and branding. So, whether your need is traditional or “disruptive” B2B marketing tactics, digital strategies, B2B lead generation, or event marketing and management
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492016Costa Mesa, United StatesFounded in Boca Raton in 1999, with a satellite office in New York City, MDG Advertising has earned a leading reputation for successful branding, solid marketing and media-buying strategies, unparalleled creative execution, and innovative interactive solutions. Our interactive capabilities include website design and development, with a focus on optimum usability, information architecture, and SEO as ... read MDG Advertising reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491999Boca Raton, United StatesCrafting a general market marketing strategy and then translating it into Spanish language is not an effective approach for today’s multicultural America. For a brand to be culturally engaging, it takes more than just translating words.
< $25/hr10 - 491980El Paso, United StatesPOOLHOUSE is an ad agency hell-bent on crafting the best ad campaigns for candidates, causes and companies. We work to win, and build our clients razor-sharp spots. From YouTube all the way down to television; no one will make it better. POOLHOUSE has succeeded at the highest level of politics, corporate and public affairs – ... read POOLHOUSE reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Richmond, United StatesWhen Ellen, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert spontaneously start talking about our clients…when our campaigns become both a Jeopardy! clue and a Wheel of Fortune reveal…and when SNL parodies our UPS “man in a lady wig”...we consider it both a good day and all in a day’s work. And maybe a Hump Day, too. People ... read The Martin Agency reviews & insights
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991965Richmond, United StatesSignal Theory is a brand development, marketing and design firm with offices in Kansas City and Wichita. We tend to focus on food and animal wellness brands.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491971Kansas City, United StatesEstablished in 2002, Concept is a full-service B2B sales development & marketing agency with more than 100 employees in Medina, OH. Concept assists our clients through the design, implementation, and execution of their B2B sales development and marketing strategies. Today, Concept services a variety of industries but over the years has specialized in capital equipment, ... read Concept Services reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492002Medina, United StatesMerritt Group is a nationally recognized strategic communications agency that provides marketing, public relations and digital strategy and services to organizations ranging from venture-funded startups to global Fortune 500 companies. Merritt Group applies its deep expertise in four market areas – technology, energy, healthcare and government – to deliver results that get people talking.
NA10 - 491996San Francisco, United StatesGroup Matrix is the industry’s leading Attorney Advertising Agency and first in Practice Development. We have helped create and grow America’s largest and most successful Personal Injury practices for over 30 years. CEO Richard Sackett is recognized and credited with being the originator and “Guru” of the mass marketing of legal services. Group Matrix currently ... read Group Matrix Advertising reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491970New Orleans, United StatesWe provide digital, traditional and social solutions to the recruitment issues that our clients face. Since 1983, Harger Howe Advertising has been listening to the unique concerns of clients within all industries and has crafted specific, actionable response plans to help alleviate them. Ask our clients – we wouldn’t be here without them. In addition, ... read Harger Howe Advertising reviews & insights
NA10 - 491983Troy, United StatesStevenson Advertising opened its doors in downtown Seattle, as a full-service advertising agency, dedicated to helping businesses grow through comprehensive marketing strategies.Brett Stevenson, also opened a television production company, Piranha Productions, in 1992. Piranha produced television commercials, including video productions, for Starbuck’s Coffee Company, Microsoft, Red Robin Restaurants, Moneytree, and many others. Brett sold Piranha ... read Stevenson Advertising reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491990Bellevue, United StatesLMA is a full service marketing & advertising agency providing start to finish marketing solutions. We oversee the entire process while creating a powerful memorable brand experiences over a variety of platforms.
NA10 - 492004San Diego, United States
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