Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 21, 2026

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.

How this list is built: All 3,799 firms below pass 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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  • At Franco, our core service offerings include public relations, marketing, social media, advertising, creative, analytics/reporting and crisis management. Whether you use one or every service, strategic planning and program management are core parts of our integrated communications programs. They’re the bow that ties everything together. The program management expertise we’ve developed through working with many ... read Franco reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1964
    Detroit, United States
  • Truscott Rossman, a bipartisan strategic communications firm with offices in Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Washington D.C. Our founders, Kelly Rossman-McKinney and John Truscott, each have more than two decades of communications consulting experience. The results are in and Truscott Rossman is honored to have taken home top honors once again in the 2017 MIRS/EPIC-MRA ... read Trustcott Rossman reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2011
    Detroit, United States
  • With TrizCom Public Relations, organizations ranging from corporations to start-ups to nonprofits gain a team of ridiculously creative, savvy PR and communications professionals who provide strategic counsel and tackle communications challenges head-on while finding paths to extradentary solutions. We develop and execute imaginative, innovative communications ideas that build buzz and jolt brand awareness in today’s ... read Trizcom reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Dallas, United States
  • Our team of communications professionals at Bradford Public Relations Inc. offers our clients a wide range of services to successfully broaden awareness and increase favorability about their company or organization, products, services, milestones, and views. Founded by a former award-winning broadcast news anchor/reporter and producer, our agency provides strategic counsel and campaign execution based on ... read Bradford PR reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • Since 2005, Idea Grove has distinguished itself as that rare agency that truly understands growth-oriented B2B technology companies and their buyers. Idea Grove’s unified PR and marketing service offering has been built from the ground up with the specific challenges of B2B tech in mind, including grasping complex technologies, maintaining momentum through long sales cycles, ... read Idea Grove reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2005
    Dallas, United States
  • lack Diamond PR & Sport Management Firm is a full-scale PR & Athlete Management Firm. Our Award-Winning Public Relations & Sport Management Firm based in Dallas, Texas. We specialize in Sport Marketing and Entertainment PR, representing some of the most prominent Athletes, Artists, Authors, Public Speakers, Small & Corporate Businesses in the industry. We create ... read Black Diamond reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2007
    Dallas, United States
  • Bolt PR is an award-winning public relations, digital marketing, and crisis communications agency with team members in major markets across the U.S. Our team of PR and digital marketing professionals provides businesses of all sizes with revenue-generating exposure, credibility and attention in the marketplace. From brand positioning and media relations to comprehensive social media marketing, ... read Bolt PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2007
    Dallas, United States
  • The PR Boutique is a leading full-service public relations firm with offices in Austin and Houston, serving all of Texas. We pride ourselves on offering a personal alternative to larger public relations agencies. We’re straight shooters, who dazzle by delivering results. Our comprehensive public relations approach puts you in the spotlight by leveraging media relations, ... read The PR Boutique reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2005
    Austin, United States
  • Ketner Group Communications helps innovators establish market leadership. Friendly as heck, curious and enthusiastic, we help drive profitability, increase brand awareness and differentiate your brand from the competition. From perfecting messaging to managing media relations, if you need go-getters with an inventive mindset, you’ve found them. Since our launch thirty years ago, we’ve established offices ... read Kenter Group Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2014
    Austin, United States
  • Stutzman Public Affairs excels in strategic campaigns. In addition to managing communications at the highest level of state government, we’ve served high profile individuals and Fortune 500 companies including the energy sector, health care, technology, financial services, aerospace/defense, foreign governments, non-profit organizations, national coalitions and political campaigns through complex circumstances.With decades of experience working in ... read Stutzman Public Affairs reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Sacramento, United States
  • Wray Ward is an inspired marketing communications firm that specializes in the home and building sectors, supporting brands that elevate the style, comfort and function of the American home.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1977
    Charlotte, United States
  • Paige PR is a Houston-based public relations and marketing agency with extensive experience serving the oil and gas, chemical, industrial and renewable industries. We specialize in developing and implementing strategic public relations and marketing programs specific to our clients'​ needs. We bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table while ensuring messages are clearly communicated to ... read Paige PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Houston, United States
  • We are a young and passionate team, led by managers with more than 40 years of experience. We specialize in the integral communication support specialized in Public Relations in which already We have more than 25 years of experience. ​ ​​Our mission is to be an effective tool that, giving added values, draw success cases ... read Arvizu PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Houston, United States
  • STRATEGIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS® is not your typical government relations or PR shop. We develop a comprehensive understanding of a client’s business objectives, processes, challenges and growth opportunities. Our goal is to engage in long-term, effective relationships with our clients, not only to solve current problems and challenges, but also to better position the client for ... read Strategic Public Affairs reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2000
    Houston, United States
  • Launched in 2014, Covet PR is one of the nation's fastest growing PR firms. Specializing in food, beverage and beauty brands in the health and wellness space, we are experts at creating consumer-centric, result-driven PR campaigns. We pride ourselves on taking a different approach to traditional PR, striving to change the way consumers relate to ... read Covet PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    San Diego, United States
  • Based in San Diego, with a ‘nest’ in New York City, we are an internationally-focused, dynamic public relations agency specializing in building, managing and protecting reputation and growing brand awareness for our clients. Through a happy union of strategic brand positioning, content development, media relations & influencer marketing, we deliver results that truly move the ... read Crowe PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    San Diego, United States
  • Oster and Associates is a full-service advertising and public relations agency (includes: marketing, branding, creative, media buying, social media, communications, web design) with a passion for creating exceptional brands. Our passion is born of the talents, skills, experiences, dreams, failures and successes of each member of the Oster team. We help sustainable organizations evolve from ... read Oster And Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    1986
    San Diego, United States
  • Keeping the pace with the ever-changing landscape of the music and entertainment industry, our creative, professional team lends expertise in marketing, communications, new/artists/career development and management, branding, public relations, social media campaigns, event coordination and production. Setting itself apart from many larger PR firms, Music City Media is a specialty boutique that prides itself on ... read Music City Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2018
    Nashville, United States
  • Demonstrate is a strategic communications partner that believes brand purpose must be supported with brand actions in order to build meaningful relationships & ultimately drive business growth.

    NA
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, United States
  • Experience. Creativity. Results. For more than 20 years, Big Sky Communications has built and managed global Customer Reference and Customer Advocacy Programs for high-tech industry leaders. From program design and development, to reference recruitment, request fulfillment, and content development, Big Sky works with its clients to engage advocates, uncover compelling stories, and provide creative ways ... read Big Sky Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1994
    San Jose, United States
  • With expertise in public relations, social media and content marketing, Lumina’s comprehensive PR campaigns have led to IPOs or strategic acquisition exits yielding enterprise value well in excess of $25B.The Lumina team has deftly handled the most complicated and critical communications challenges for businesses of all sizes, building positive awareness among our clients’ target audiences, ... read Lumina PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    San Jose, United States
  • Founded in 2000, Singer Associates is led by Sam Singer, one of the nation’s leading corporate and crisis communications strategists. Singer Associates was named “Public Affairs Agency of the Year” in 2013 by the New York trade journal, The Holmes Report, and PRWEEK’s “Public Relations Agency of the Year” in 2015. Singer Associates’ mission is ... read Singer Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2000
    San Francisco, United States
  • Our team of storytellers will help your organization strategically plan and execute your next steps no matter the crisis. We do this by working closely with you in identifying your immediate needs and setting realistic goals to meet them. We also monitor your situation constantly to ensure we can quickly adapt to new challenges when ... read PRx Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    San Jose, United States
  • ounded in 1993, Tech Image is an award-winning public relations, social media and digital marketing agency that helps organizations strengthen their brand, drive new revenue and position their messaging across target audiences. With B2B, B2C and B2G expertise, global companies trust Tech Image to craft their progressive and innovative brand presence. Tech Image is a ... read Tech Image reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1993
    Chicago, United States
  • Dittoe Public Relations was founded in 1999 on the premise that clients deserve a higher level of service and greater results. A national public relations agency based in Indianapolis, Dittoe PR serves an impressive roster of clients – from startups to Fortune 500 companies – in a vast array of industries. Relentless in the pursuit ... read DittoePublic Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    Indianapolis, United States
  • ARPR is an award-winning tech PR agency representing cloud, cybersecurity, FinTech and HealthIT brands. Our panoramic approach empowers us to provide measurable, data-driven results that make our clients’ reputations thrive and their sales pipelines prosper. Tech marketers across the world trust our agency because of our deep-rooted expertise within the industries they compete, the verticals ... read Arpr reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2012
    Atlanta, United States
  • SINCE 2009, ECHOS HAS PARTNERED WITH BRANDS WE ADMIRE. WE’RE CONFIDENT THAT YOU’LL QUICKLY SEE WHAT MAKES OUR TEAM STAND APART - STRATEGY, UNPARALLELED CLIENT SERVICE, AND RESULTS.WE EXCEL AT CREATING AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES & COMMUNICATIONS THAT BUILD BRANDS AND RELATIONSHIPS.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    San Francisco, United States
  • S&G is an award-winning content marketing agency that creates branded content experiences for companies who want to stand out from competitors, transform into thought leaders, and connect with customers and clients in a way that drives bottom line results. Our mission is simple: we help brands communicate with their customers through engaging, authentic content campaigns. ... read S&G reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Miami, United States
  • With headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Seed Factory is a creative Advertising and PR agency, that produces compelling content for consumers. Built around smart strategies and memorable creative, we believe communications disciplines should truly work together, seamlessly. An effective, integrated communications strategy will maximize a company’s ROI if using paid, earned or owned media channels correctly. ... read Seed Factory reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2012
    Atlanta, United States
  • RH Strategic is a leading public relations agency based in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, working to introduce the world to the next generation of innovators in technology, security, government and healthcare. We combine deep market expertise with creative storytelling and communications strategy to deliver meaningful, measurable PR results for our clients. Our team members helped ... read Raffetto Herman reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Washington DC, United States
  • At 10 to 1 Public Relations, one of our core goals is to earn our clients the right kind of media coverage. Generating television, radio and print coverage for our clients is a great way to generate brand awareness and build credibility within the community. Learn more about our media relations service. We’ve helped place ... read 10 in 1 Public Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2016
    Scottsdale, United States
  • Who are we? We’re a hardworking, fun loving team of strategists, artists, planners, writers, researchers, digital gurus, producers, editors, photographers, media magicians, musicians, and all around friendly Fothies who wow clients every day across the country and around the world. Even though our moms still don’t get exactly what we do.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Columbus, United States
  • We’ve been providing quality outdoor, street-level advertising in El Paso to businesses of all sizes since 2008. Since our launch eight years ago, we’ve grown quite a bit—we now offer 1,600 bench ad locations and waste containers locations located along busy streets and popular pedestrian thoroughfares in every El Paso neighborhood. Whether you’re a small ... read El Paso Bench Ads reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    El Paso, United States
  • We believe great marketing is a marriage of art and science, where insight, creativity and technology live happily ever after. Maybe even in a castle. That’s why we’re not your average advertising agency. Or social media shop. Or PR firm. Or web design group. We’re all those things rolled into one. So while traditional agencies ... read Balcom Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1993
    Fort Worth, United States
  • EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN. CREATE THE MEMORABLE. At SASSO, we believe that the partnership of strategic thinking and compelling creative provide meaningful experiences and genuine solutions. We solve our clients’ biggest challenges and position them to have an edge over their competition while keeping pace with the ever-changing consumer. We’re not different simply because we say ... read SASSO reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • Three Box Strategic Communications is a Dallas-based marketing, PR and strategic communications agency named one of Forbes' Best PR Firms in America. Since 2000, we've been the team trusted by brands across the country to tell their stories. The world has changed a lot since then, but strategic communication stands on a consistent blueprint – ... read Three Box reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • When talent meets passion, amazing things happen. Nowhere is that more apparent than at Duncan/Day. We’re motivated by a desire to create compelling content and strategy that drives brand preferences. We connect our clients with engaged audiences through effective branding, design, corporate communications, online marketing and packaging. Our collaborative team works the way you work. ... read Duncan/Day reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1986
    Plano, United States
  • Scoppechio is a customer activation agency. We deliver exceptional experiences for companies to dynamically engage audiences across a wide range of channels and touchpoints to support business growth. We serve a broad range of companies where success is particularly reliant on local and regional activation.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1987
    Cincinnati, United States
  • We are an independent creative agency based in Dallas, TX. We partner with good companies to elevate their brands through work that is brave, purposeful, and passionately well-crafted.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2019
    Dallas, United States
  • We're Redonk, a NO-BULL digital marketing agency. We help brands map and understand the broader context of their customers’ journey. We use this insight to design experiences that build brands, deepen customer relationships and grow business.

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Plano, United States
  • First Impressions Advertising & Consulting can save the customer up to 40-50% off production of a 1080 high definition :30 commercial. To our Clients we offer still shot and motion shot HD commercial to give the client an opportunity to save 35 to 40% off the cost of production. We have a history of saving ... read First Impressions Advertising & Consulting reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Owings Mills, United States
  • SilverBack Advertising is a full-service advertising agency specializing in automotive accounts. We provide the experience, resources, and sophistication that clients want along with the flexibility and accountability that clients need. We have state-of-the-art resources and over 25 years of combined advertising experience ready to work for you. When you partner with SilverBack Advertising you'll have ... read Silverback Advertising reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • Seattle Advertising offers brand development, SEO, copywriting, mobile advertising and more. Push your brand to the top of search engines with our digital marketing services.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Bellevue, United States
  • Echo Media is a Michigan-based full-service mar­ket­ing & brand­ing agency that exists to pro­vide creativity-based and strategy-centered mar­ket­ing and com­mu­ni­ca­tions solu­tions to nonprofits, higher ed institutions, municipalities and mission-driven businesses who have a pas­sion to change the world for good. We are here to assist our client partners in a variety of marketing related services, ... read Echo Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Detroit, United States
  • Helping brands increase there DTC and Amazon sales using paid media, social media, and content marketing.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Westport, United States
  • Topfloor Digital Media is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based media partner. Bred from an integrated marketing and communications firm, our team provides full-service media strategy and placement in both digital and traditional media environments.While our desks may sit in West Michigan, we get outside the mitten too

    NA
    10 - 49
    Grand Rapids, United States
  • Borshoff is where proven expertise meets fearless creativity. We’re a truly integrated marketing communications agency, helping brands find and share their voices across all internal and external touchpoints. We have a deep bench of marketers, communicators and creatives who partner with our clients to solve their most complex challenges. Our success is rooted in the ... read Borshoff reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1984
    Indianapolis, United States
  • What began as a small startup to help small- and medium-sized law firms with their basic marketing needs has since blossomed into an ever-growing group of experienced, skilled, and creative marketing professionals working together to exceed expectations for a wide range of clients located throughout the country, including law firms, healthcare organizations, and even other ... read Lafleur Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Grand Rapids, United States

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Industry Leaders
Top-right · Both axes ≥ 50
0FIRMS

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.

Market Influencers
Bottom-right · X ≥ 50, Y < 50
2FIRMS

Deeply specialised but with moderate market presence. Often the right pick when specialisation matters more than scale - boutique shops with deep technical chops.

Top 5 by composite score

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Top firms in this category

No firm has cleared the Leaders threshold (≥ 50 on both axes) in this category yet. The 8 highest-scoring firms overall are shown below.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
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
5
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$84/hr$84
ZAAfrica$77/hr$77
SGAsia Pacific$71/hr$71
USNorth America$70/hr$70
GBWestern Europe$70/hr$70
UAEastern Europe$57/hr$57
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
INIndia781$48/hr4.983View firms
CACanada184$69/hr577View firms
USUnited States1,271$71/hr4.775View firms
GBUnited Kingdom139$75/hr575View firms
AEUAE118$69/hr4.974View firms
INIndia
781 firms$48/hr4.9
Value Score83 / 100
CACanada
184 firms$69/hr5
Value Score77 / 100
USUnited States
1,271 firms$71/hr4.7
Value Score75 / 100
GBUnited Kingdom
139 firms$75/hr5
Value Score75 / 100
AEUAE
118 firms$69/hr4.9
Value Score74 / 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

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
2
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
5
Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Countries 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
United States · $0-24/hr

195 firms in this tier - more than any other country, averaging 4.0 ★. Top picks: 216digital, Pure Design Solution, Renoun 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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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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