Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:November 10, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 3,797 Media Buying & Planning Agencies as of November 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 3,797 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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List of the Best Media Buying Companies & Planning Firms

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  • A leading independent media agency based in Harrogate, the UK’s happiest town. We were established in 2006 following an MBO from one of the UK’s leading agency groups, specifically aimed at delivering the talent, experience and resource found in the biggest media agencies to small-medium sized advertisers. ... read Alchemy Media Limited reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2006
    York, United Kingdom
  • Hanover is an award-winning communications consultancy that advises enterprises, institutions, and individuals on building recognition and enhancing reputation. We design and deliver strategies that unlock insight, shape narratives, harness influencers, activate campaigns, navigate regulations and access markets. ... read Hanover reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Brussels, Belgium
  • Semetis is a Belgian market leader in Digital Advertising & Digital Business Intelligence. The company was set-up in 2009 by the first employees of Google Belgium and grew rapidly to become leader active in Belgium & France. Semetis advises clients on how to optimize their digital advertising campaigns (search, branding, real-time-bidding, programmatic buying, mobile, social, ... read Semetis reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Brussels, Belgium
  • Ascanius Media is a communication agency providing a full range of services from media planning & buying, through research and consumer insights, to communication strategies and consulting. We specialize in helping our international and local clients to improve their communication strategy and presence in the media. With the support of our regional and partner networks ... read Ascanius Media reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Zagreb, Croatia
  • We are an independent full-service digital agency that promotes the power of brands and their business growth by linking the world of creativity, data, and technology. Thanks to this mix, we are able to quickly identify the right opportunities in a rapidly changing digital environment and gain a competitive advantage for our clients. We provide ... read Marketup reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • Ramz Group is a nationally-known and respected integrated communications and event management firm based in Amman, Jordan. Since 2003, our team's been specializing in providing high-quality marketing and event management, branding, design, marketing, advertising, public relations, market research, conference coordination, website development and multimedia production. ... read Ramz Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Amman, Jordan
  • The Hub is a leading advertising and marketing communication solutions provider. Founded and established in 1991 as Profess Graphics Marketing & Advertising agency, the group has been providing a comprehensive range of services covering all areas in Advertising & Marketing, Branding & Identity, Public Relations, Online Advertising, and Media Planning & Buying. The foundation of ... read The Hub reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1991
    Amman, Jordan
  • TMD | The Marketing Department is a value creating Saudi Arabia-based marketing team of professionals and experts that empower businesses and brands to relate with the locals and be in control over their marketing outcomes through the use of empathy, creativity and technology. ... read The Marketing Department reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • On average it was born as the first media center in Italy specializing in Direct Marketing. It developed within the direct Bussolino-sitcap agency and in recent years it has acquired greater autonomy. Today it is also proposed as a direct interlocutor for many companies that already have an agency but need a punctual and rigorous ... read Mediamente reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Turin, Italy
  • We’re an independent branding and advertising agency offering integrated communications. (That’s a lot of big words for “we help brands be their best.”) Our office is in West Des Moines, Iowa, but we work with client partners across the nation. ... read Red Dot Advertising reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Des Moines, United States
  • Leaders in strategy, creative direction, and branding acumen drives our work, ensuring our clients will see success, skyrocketing your success. We use marketing strategies that outmanuver the competition and increases your marketing share. Contact us for a Free consultation. ... read Stratosphere Media Group reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Omaha, United States
  • Brunet-García Advertising is a GSA-certified vendor and minority-owned SBA 8(a)-certified small business. For more than 16 years, we've helped government and private entities make a positive social impact with award-winning creative work that is on time and on budget. We are a team of experts—passionate about our work, our community, and our world. We help ... read Brunet-Garcia reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Jacksonville, United States
  • Innovision Advertising is a WBE certified advertising agency that specializes in media buying, media planning, and advertising strategy for traditional and digital media. We find the best suited media options for your company based upon your budget and specific goals. Then we customize an advertising plan that will increase your visibility in the marketplace, attract ... read Innovision Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    NYC, United States
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    NA
    Freelancer
    2023
    Almaty, Kazakhstan

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  • Growth Savvy is a UK-based, customer-centric digital growth agency that helps fast-growing businesses scale through data analytics, digital advertising, and conversion rate optimization (CRO). The company provides app and web analytics setup and audits, advertising strategy and management across Google, Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and data-driven CRO programs. Growth Savvy states that it has ... read Growth Savvy reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • Manifest makes brands unmistakable, to the people that belong to their audiences, through content that serves and inspires, on platforms that deliver distinct experiences with personal impact, precisely measured. ... read Manifest LLC reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1981
    Chicago, United States
  • Founded over 40 years ago with a commitment to erasing stereotypes, we understand that, in order to drive long-term change and deliver the success we owe the brands, customers and communities we represent, we need to work with a purpose. This results-driven orientation leads us to mine actionable insights and develop integrated strategies that inspire ... read Zubi Advertising reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1976
    Coral Gables, United States
  • We believe that in today’s adaptive world everything begins and ends in media. Our role in this world is to help clients grow their business and to become their lead business partner and we achieve this through a culture of original thinking driven by speed, teamwork and provocation. ... read Mindshare reviews & insights

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    1997
    London, United Kingdom
  • Ptarmigan Media is the world’s largest Financial Services media solutions business. We enjoy the advantage of 22 years of experience, market insight and media investment management expertise and are able to provide a complete range of services from media planning and buying, research, technology and content marketing solutions. ... read Ptarmigan Media reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1993
    London, United Kingdom
  • BBI Marketing, headquartered out of beautiful Tampa, FL, is a firm dedicated to helping companies increase sales by developing targeted advertising campaigns. We are a team of accomplished professionals who can help you achieve significant results. We've been helping businesses and organizations grow utilizing proven marketing techniques such as direct mail, print, social media engagement, ... read BBI Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Tampa, United States
  • Companies turn to Roepke to ensure that their message is communicated effectively to print, broadcast and online media. Our team has extensive experience and abundant media contacts throughout all sectors of the global media market. These connections have benefited clients of all sizes, from established corporations to new and ambitious startup companies and non-profits. ... read Roepke Public Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2017
    Minneapolis, United States
  • Planted in the heart of Downtown Vancouver; we do marketing, code websites, study consumer buying behaviour, write fresh stories and help cool brands grow.Cucumber was created [in 2008] as a place for highly-motivated individuals to live their talents, have the courage to try out crazy ideas and grow personally and professionally through their 9-to-5. Whether ... read Cucumber Marketing reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2008
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Established in 1976, Rama is an INS accredited agency. This makes us one of the oldest and most reputed advertising agencies in the region. We are a full-service agency and offer creative, media planning, media buying and public relations services to our clients. ... read Rama Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1976
    Jaipur, India
  • Digitas is The Connected Marketing Agency, relentlessly committed to help brands better connect with people through Truth. Connection. Wonder.As the premier integrated marketing services brand within Publicis Groupe, we connect media, creative, data and technology to deliver a modern marketing experience. This means that we keep inventing and crafting new ways for brands to connect ... read Digitas reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2006
    Boston, United States
  • We started Braid as creative directors (and sisters!) and have grown into a guiding team of our favorite kind of experts – the kind who get stuff done. We share decades of combined agency experience, and have helped hundreds of creative entrepreneurs and purposeful businesses (our people!) from around the country, along the way. ... read Braid Creative reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Oklahoma City, United States
  • AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising is a full-service marketing and fundraising consulting company offering comprehensive services to clients across the U.S ... read Amperage Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    Cedar Rapids, United States
  • Popcorn is a digital marketing and public relations (PR) agency serving the best businesses and brands of Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. We are a results-driven agency that prides itself on building campaigns that drive business results. We built Popcorn on the premise that marketing could be both refreshing and effective. Hundreds of clients and successful ... read Popcorn reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Whether you want to raise your profile, change perceptions or connect with your community, we have the communication solution to bring your story to life.We are proud generalists serving clients across a wide range of industries. Our clients benefit from the cross-pollination that occurs when we apply best practices and learned experience from one sector ... read Elettra Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Ever since Strategic Media Services began it's operations in Year 2007 in Gujarat, we have strongly believed that we can work more effectively, efficiently and economically for our esteemed clients and give them value for monies for their PR Campaigns.We have also been investing a lot of time and effort in Training motivated youngsters about ... read Strategic Media Service reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2007
    Ahmedabad, India
  • CONCEPT PR – is one of India's premier, full service Public Relations company with a strong presence across India. In addition,Concept PR offers its clients a presence in more than 150 countries worldwide by virtue of its membership with the International PR Exchange (IPREX), a network of like-minded independent international public relations agencies. It is ... read Concept PR reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    1995
    Ahmedabad, India
  • At ff.k, we can't imagine doing marketing, nor press or public relations without wine! We might make an exception for cheese. Or spirits. Or other delicacies that make life more beautiful. ff.k offers strategic consulting, communication and media relations as well as B2B marketing and B2C marketing for high quality food and beverage products on ... read ff.k reviews & insights

    NA
    250 - 999
    2010
    Berlin, Germany
  • Public Relations, Investor Relations, Brand Communications. Five-time Silver Anvil Winner. PRWeek and PRNews Small Agency of the Year. Our team is comprised of more than 65 professionals from global agency, Fortune 500 and Wall Street backgrounds, serving publicly traded and privately held clients based in 20 states and six countries. We rank nationally as a ... read Lambert reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1998
    Detroit, United States
  • For many growing businesses, the opportunity to be interviewed on a local news station, let alone a national outlet, can seem beyond reach. But at Catalyst, we understand that a little media coverage can go a long way. In fact, earned media coverage adds third-party credibility to your company's brand, reinforces its reputation, and enhanced ... read Catalyst Media Factory reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    Detroit, United States
  • R agency Triple P Entertainment specializes in press, promotion and publicity for entertainment, culture and events. . Triple P Entertainment is committed to distinctive PR campaigns that vary from (relatively limited) free publicity campaigns to big budget campaigns with various PR activities such as PR stunts, press events, festive launches, premieres, joint promotions, media starters, ... read Triple P Entertainment reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Putten, Netherlands
  • Offering comprehensive public relations, consulting and strategic planning for a range of luxury lifestyle clients, Droese Public Relations brings a fresh way of doing things to the image management arena. Their creative, high-service and results-driven approach translates into memorable outcomes, impeccable events and powerful partnerships. Founded by Suzanne Droese and colleagues in 2007 as Rest ... read Droese PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2007
    Dallas, United States
  • Founded in August 2016, 5N1PR Communication Consultancy provides results-oriented communication consultancy services with its experienced, dynamic and youth team.5N1PR has a structure that is expert in its field, shares its experience and know-how entirely with its customers, bridges the media and the brands it serves, and raises awareness with creative content.5N1PR Communication Consultancy manages the ... read 5in1PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • Acting with the goal of becoming a “new generation digital communication base”, Contactplus creates the communication language of the brands it provides consultancy with its innovative below-the-line advertisement designs and digital marketing strategies.Providing new generation communication solutions such as media communication, brand reputation management and digital strategy consultancy, Contactplus produces strategies for online and offline ... read Contactplus reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2004
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • INK is a marketing communications agency that helps B2B technology brands move beyond what’s predictable by rethinking what’s possible. We create human-centered campaigns inspired by new thinking, informed by data, and built on proven success. We'll share our thoughts here on what's new and next in PR, digital, content, and design; missteps to avoid as ... read Ink reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2004
    Austin, United States
  • Zintel Public Relations, founded in 2003 by Matthew Zintel, transforms concepts into results for organizations ranging from global corporations to startups. Zintel PR clients benefit from public relations efforts that focus on precisely executed communications, unparalleled media relations, professional writing, creative talent, and a relentless commitment to succeed. Reach beyond simply increasing awareness. Increase your ... read Zintel PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2003
    Houston, United States
  • We're a full-service communications and marketing agency based in San Francisco and New York, specializing in media relations, branded events, social media strategy, digital marketing, and influencer engagement for food, wine, and hospitality brands. Our growing team brings a passion for the industry, a network of relationships with editors across national and local food and ... read Magnum PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    San Francisco, United States
  • At Cooley Public Strategies, we solve problems through community engagement. Our team works with each client to find what solutions work for them, whether that solution includes engaging policymakers, nurturing relationships with opinion leaders, designing and executing media relations, conducting issue or market analysis, or social and influencer outreach. ... read Cooley Public Strategies reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2009
    Nashville, United States
  • Established in 2006, Mavcomm is a leading full service public relations company designed for the modern marketing milieu. With more than 10 years of results behind us, we are trusted communications advisers to not only some Fortune 500 Companies ... read Marvcomm reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Delhi, India
  • 10 to 1 Public Relations is focused on ensuring our clients’ reputation and image is so positive that it can withstand any threat. We start by understanding how company leaders perceive their own organization. Then we compare those answers to how their current and potential customers/audiences view their company. We then create a personalized plan ... read 10 to 1 PR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Scottsdale, United States
  • As a top national public relations firm, News & Experts has been delivering highly specialized publicity campaigns for over two decades. Our specialty is creating angles that we know the media will want to cover, and that will obtain quality media exposure for our clients.Through the years we have worked with clients spanning a wide ... read News & Experts reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1990
    Florida City, United States
  • Hatched is an independent media agency where media solutions are carefully put together by those skilled in their trade. It's the magic that comes from people who put their heart into what they do and are passionate about where they work. It’s a place where smart thinking delivers positive impact. ... read Hatched reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2013
    South Yarra, Australia
  • At Havas we aim to make a meaningful difference to the brands, businesses and the lives of the people we work with. We are the world’s most integrated advertising and communications business. Through our village model, we build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. Our ambition is to be a ... read Havas Canada reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10000+
    1990
    Toronto, Canada
  • Q&A Voice of the Customer Research: Isolates the big ideas to motivate consumer behavior change by quantifying the most important elements of a client's Brand Value Proposition & Marketing Mix. Q&A Strategic Marketing Plans: Define the best way to win in the marketplace with specific marketing, branding, advertising, website design & digital marketing actions to ... read Quenzel Marketing Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Fort Myers, United States
  • Medallion Retail is a marketing agency specializing in customized in-store signage, displays, and shopper experience programs.For over 60 years, Medallion Retail has created powerful customer experiences through experiential design, signage and retail display. We specialize in connecting brands to shoppers and making visions a reality. ... read Medallion Retail reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1963
    NYC, United States

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