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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  • Gravity, a member of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a full service cross cultural advertising communications agency. We are experts at deeply integrating brands into any culture. Pragmatically, we solve complex business challenges and create growth opportunities for our clients through advertising communications. ... read Gravity Media reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    NYC, United States
  • Founded in 1984, Percept Limited, an entertainment, media and communications company, is at an enviable leadership position today, with a team of over 400 people and 32 offices in India and the Middle East and a capitalized billings of INR 9.35 billion (FY’18). ... read Percept Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    1984
    Mumbai, India
  • Havas aims to be the world’s best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands using creativity, media and innovation. The agency is built on an integrated structure, including 52 “Havas Villages” around the world that combine digital, creative and media capabilities and teams under one roof to best meet our clients’ needs. ... read Havas Media reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10000+
    1978
    Mumbai, India
  • At PUNCH, we have a diverse group of talented individuals who each bring their own talents to the ring. ... read PUNCH reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Toronto, Canada
  • Zak Communications is a leading national boutique PR agency with offices in Montreal and in Toronto specializing in the prestige, fashion, beauty and lifestyle sector. Driven by entrepreneurial values, we are renowned for our professionalism, results, service and execution of strategies that reflect the industry’s highest standards. As communications experts, we care deeply about developing ... read Zak Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Montreal, Canada
  • Founded in 1996, Independent agency wholly owned by Quebec (three partners: Pierre Bernard, Christian Harvey and Riadh Djebrouni). Holder of an authorization to enter into contracts and subcontracts audiences granted by the Authority in March public kets (GPA) ... read Orange Tango reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Montreal, Canada
  • Indie Montreal is a music company that offers a number of different services to artists and cultural organizations. We also boast media relations and artist booking departments for the province of Quebec and artist management for the global market. We offer additional services like street marketing, production management, talent buying and ticketing – all at ... read Indie Montreal reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2007
    Montreal, Canada
  • Veritas Communications is a North American agency that walks the line between public relations and marketing to inspire positive word-of-mouth and drive brand preference. The agency specializes in influencer marketing and reaching brand advocates through digital, social media, promotional and traditional channels. Veritas belongs to the MDC Partners Network and is headquartered in Toronto with ... read Veritas Communication reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1993
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Welcome to Bookmark, the global content and communications company. The result of the merger between Forward Worldwide and Spafax Content Marketing, Bookmark isn’t a new firm, but a global company with a combined 60 years experience in producing high quality content, marketing, PR, data and media services out of offices in Chicago, Lima, London, Los ... read Bookmark reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1986
    Toronto, Canada
  • Founded in 2002 by Natasha Koifman, NKPR INC. was started because of Natasha's passion for bringing stories and issues of substance to the attention of Canadians. Today, NKPR continues to work with clients and brands that we feel passionate about. It is that passion that drives our and our client's success. Our unique approach leads ... read NKPR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Toronto, Canada
  • We are brand strategists, digital natives, creative thinkers, corporate communicators and media experts. Together, we connect brands with citizens, and tell stories that inspire action. We are Citizen Relations, and we are an international, award-winning public relations and integrated communications agency. It is our mission to help brands listen, learn act and thrive. We have ... read Citizen Relations reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Toronto, Canada
  • Just as the name Broad Reach implies, our team has the breadth of experience to offer a full range of public relations and marketing communications services. Whether you want to tell your story, strengthen your brand, or build a reputation for market leadership, we do it all – and we’ll bring you breakthrough results. We’re ... read Broad Reach reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Toronto, Canada
  • Dynamic Duo is a Hong Kong-headquartered PR and digital marketing agency with office in London. We give clients the best of the two worlds in communications by complementing traditional brand building strategies with creative and result-driven digital tactics. Backed by its UK arm, DDUK, and extensive China market expertise, Dynamic Duo provides offline and online ... read DDPR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hong Kong, China
  • We help brands navigate an increasingly complex world. Through compelling ideas that cut through the chaos and bullshit - and are real enough to connect. Silo thinking is out, and brands must move or die. Media relations, activations, content creation, corporate communications, purpose-driven comms, influencer marketing, experiential, media partnerships. The discipline doesn’t matter, the idea ... read Pead reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Mint & Company is a boutique social media management and public relations agency that specializes in crafting unique online and offline identities for its clients’ brands.Mint & Company strives to create a buzz and to achieve high digital engagement; therefore we work diligently to devise ideal and exclusive strategies for any given brand. ... read Mint & Co reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Cairo, Egypt
  • Perry Communications Group is an independent, full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations and public affairs. We are big thinkers and shrewd strategists. We’re best known for our depth of experience in health care, but our award-winning work doesn’t stop there. We apply the same great thinking and fresh creativity to the consumer, education, ... read Perry Communications Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Sacramento, United States
  • Since 1996 Elmets Communications has provided innovative public relations, marketing, and advertising strategies to a varied spectrum of clients. With a unique ability to generate awareness and affinity, Elmets helps clients build brands, enhance reputations, create coalitions and influence perceptions. Our team is experienced, resourceful, creative, tenacious, and committed to positioning our clients for success. ... read Elemts Communication reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    Sacramento, United States
  • Randle Communications, Sacramento's top Public Relations and Public Affairs firm as ranked by the Sacramento Business Journal, was launched in 2001 by Jeff Randle and Mitch Zak. The firm wins by thinking creatively and acting decisively to provide the finest Public Relations and Public Affairs services. Randle’s team includes experts in community education, digital communications, ... read Randle Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Sacramento, United States
  • Established in 2008, Bay Bird Inc is a full service lifestyle PR and marketing firm with a strategic presence in Southern and Northern California. Headquartered in San Diego, our team is comprised of a passionate, results-driven group of PR and marketing pros, agency principals and senior staff who will all work on your business directly. ... read Bay Bird reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    San Diego, United States
  • UPRAISE is a boutique marketing and public relations agency built for the modern brand. We think big before we think small. We create integrated campaigns that move the needle on lead generation, brand building, and awareness. Our team is a dynamic, creative group, where each member contributes complementary skills. Each of us brings 110% every ... read Upraise PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2003
    San Francisco, United States
  • A full-service PR and communications agency serving clients internationally and throughout North America, Graham offers strategic public relations and social media for companies and nonprofits across three practice areas: high-tech, consumer lifestyle/travel, and health/wellness. The firm has built its solid reputation on highly creative and results-driven work as well as notable launches and relaunches embedded ... read Graham & Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1996
    San Francisco, United States
  • LaunchSquad is an award-winning public relations and creative communications agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Seattle. We love nothing more than to tell a good story. And for the last 15 years, we’ve been building powerhouse brands by doing just that. We’ve crafted thousands of tailored campaigns for companies that are ... read Launch Squad reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    1999
    San Francisco, United States
  • Founded in 2011 as a company that believes in the power of partnership, NINICO Communications® is an award-winning agency providing practical brand strategy, public relations and advertising solutions. For nearly a decade, the firm has created campaigns, developed messaging and served as publicist to some of California’s most storied brands and business leaders. A member ... read Ninico Communications reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2011
    San Jose, United States
  • At Siltanen & Partners, we’re dedicated to helping businesses of all shapes and sizes solve real-world marketing problems through the power of creativity. We’ve spent two decades reimagining brands and creating groundbreaking campaigns—and this year, S&P was recognized as one of AdAge’s top agencies in the country. Siltanen & Partners is unique in its passion, ... read Siltanen & Partners reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    El Segundo, United States
  • With customer loyalty it's the same as in any good relationship: if you don't know your counterpart, you might land a lucky hit, but it will probably remain a one-night stand. In short: Anyone who does not know their customers as a retailer or service provider cannot build a loyal relationship with them and cannot ... read Dederichs Reinecke & Partner reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Red Marlin is a specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency delivering original, high impact services to our clients. Whether it’s making you stand out from the crowd, developing your brand identity, launching a new product or service, generating sales enquiries, providing content for your media spaces or helping develop and implement your overall marketing ... read Red Marlin reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2009
    Warwick, United Kingdom
  • Chicago public relations firm providing senior-level talent, multiple-industry expertise, and innovative marketing and public relations ideas that work. We take a holistic approach to understand and help solve your challenges. We’re equal parts business consultants, marketing specialists and expert story tellers. But, most importantly, we’re committed to helping grow your business. Whether you’re launching a ... read Sherman reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Chicago, United States
  • Trone Brand Energy is one of the largest independent brand communication agencies in the Southeast. As a full–service agency, we focus on connecting customers with brands across all media. Our services include advertising, branding, design, media buying and planning, public relations and social media. We also offer strategic consultation, analytics, a full suite of interactive ... read TBE reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1982
    Raleigh, United States
  • Sid Lee is a creative services firm with 900 professionals working globally from offices in Montreal, Toronto. Paris, New York, Seattle and LA. We create transformative consumer experiences for brands – across all contact points – leveraging true interdisciplinary collaboration. Rooted in strategic thinking, we offer commercial creativity services in the fields of branding, digital ... read SID LEE reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    1993
    Toronto, Canada
  • Mediju tilts was founded in 1996 and is now the largest PR agency in Latvia and one of the oldest ones in the Baltics. In 2019 Mediju Tilts joined the world’s largest partnership of integrated independent communications agencies PROI Worldwide. Since 2009 Mediju tilts was the affiliate of global public relations network Burson-Marsteller in Latvia. ... read Mediju tilts reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1996
    Riga, Latvia
  • We’re a full-service digital and social media marketing agency, supporting clients with a data-driven team of experienced media planners, designers, creators, and PR professionals. As toy & game marketing specialists, we’ve launched new products and managed programs for the industry’s most successful companies. We have also earned the trust of dozens of organizations in various ... read Canspan BMG reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1972
    Montreal, Canada
  • With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 129 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations ... read iHeartMedia reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2014
    El Paso, United States
  • We are a digital and social media agency founded in 1992 in New Orleans. We have over 25 years of working in digital with iconic CPG and direct to consumer brands. We’re well-versed in the disciplines of both direct marketing and brand building. We have a razor-sharp focus on generating accountable, measurable results for our ... read Bent Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    New Orleans, United States
  • The Media Tacticians is a highly creative 100% black female owned specialist media, marketing and sales solutions company that provides customer orientated business solutions to media, marketing and sales challenges or objectives.The Media Tacticians offers clients a one-stop shop through its 360-degree service approach that covers both below and above the line.We specialize in media ... read The Media Tacticians reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Finding your way as a brand is a challenge. Which avenues are right, and how do you get there? The Latino Way/TLW is a fully-integrated Hispanic marketing agency, specializing in all the methods, connections, and tools needed to catapult your product/service to today’s fastest growing and solid market. “Hispanic” invokes cultural diversity, that is why ... read The Latino Way reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Hartford, United States
  • We are an innovative full-service advertising agency offering optimized local marketing executions which provide our clients with the most efficient and effective marketing plans. Our team will supply your business with a broad range of marketing services backed by more than fifteen years experience supporting local, regional, national and international brand accounts. Whether you are ... read Palladium Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    San Antonio, United States
  • C2 Strategic Communications provides the communications strategy, advice and services you need to reach your ultimate goal. Our team has decades of experience in newsrooms, board rooms, classrooms and situation rooms. ... read C2 Strategic Communications reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Louisville, United States
  • Ability Advertising is a full service advertising agency. We believe consumers do not see “Traditional”, “Digital”, “Social” or “Mobile” media silos. They just live their lives. Our job is to figure out which platforms speak to our target audiences throughout their day. There truly is no finish line, for the mix of platforms is changing ... read Ability Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Lafayette, United States
  • A leader in marketing technology, Valassis transforms the way brands connect with their ideal consumers using unparalleled predictive intelligence. We turn intent into action by converting billions of signals into meaningful engagement across all channels to drive exponential growth for thousands of local and national brands. ... read Valassis reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1970
    Orlando, United States
  • MBED is an independent Digital Strategy team based in San Francisco, CA. We deliver meaningful results for growing brands and agencies—through the Planning, Execution, and Reporting of Paid Media, Brand Amplification and Customer Acquisition campaigns. ... read MBED reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2012
    San Francisco, United States
  • 22Squared is an integrated creative & media company who uses creativity to grow business. We’re 307 brand builders, cultural instigators and do gooders whose job is to help brands find their conviction and turn it into action for people. And over the last 98 years, we’ve done so for some of the most iconic brands ... read 22squared reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    1922
    Tampa, United States
  • About DM&A Co. We are a full-service, strategy-oriented, omnichannel marketing communications agency. We are collaborative, client-centric, and people-focused. We have more than 40 years of combined experience in providing strategically sound marketing communications programs that add value to your brand's reputation that in turn, increase market share, and enhance your brand's standing in the industry. ... read DM&A Co. reviews & insights

    $200 - $300/hr
    10 - 49
    2022
    Makati, Philippines
  • Boss Man Digital Marketing Agency in Bangladesh specializes in bringing your brand vision to life. We are a team of strategic thinkers, artists, and tech-savvy individuals passionate about helping businesses succeed in the ever-evolving marketing world. With a focus on innovation and creativity, we offer a wide range of services including brand development, marketing strategy, ... read Boss Man Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • We’re born out of specialist agencies that have come together as one. Together, we’ll define what you stand for, and bring that to life in everything you say and do. Which is easy to say, but really tricky to do. So we’ll do it together with you. And get results that actually make a difference ... read Definition reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    London, United Kingdom
  • Our Mission At MUKTA we focus on multicultural marketing that is not merely for appearances-sake, to be politically correct, or solely for corporations to achieve the public perception of progressive thinking. Rather, our strategies demonstrate the final product; incremental business growth for our clients. Our Vision We believe multicultural marketing offers the opportunity to communicate ... read MUKTA Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Toronto, Canada
  • Our mission is to explore the unbounded potential of brands, across platforms, tactics and disciplines, in search of the people who want more. A modern marketing and communications strategy is multi-disciplinary, built around data, and supported by expert context. Our services and approach are designed to support the ongoing vision of world-class brands. Objectives should ... read YBIMC reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Toronto, Canada
  • We help you find more customers and make more money. We are the best Marketing & Advertising Agency in Ghana (Africa) Forget likes and follows, those don't pay the bills. We handle the hard stuff so you can focus on your business. How we help you win: Smart Ads: We put you on Meta(Facebook), TikTok, ... read Delix Digital reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2022
    Accra, Ghana
  • Elevating Global Influence Through Strategy and Reputation Clout Media launches reputations globally. Combining smart PR and bold digital strategies, we help brands from Thailand grow louder, shine brighter, and stay unforgettable. ... read Clout Media Co.., Ltd. reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Bangkok, Thailand

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