Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies
Goodfirms has reviewed 3,818 Media Buying & Planning Agencies as of September 2026 across 103 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 3,818 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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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
NA10 - 492008San Diego, United StatesUPRAISE 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
NA10 - 492003San Francisco, United StatesA 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
NA10 - 491996San Francisco, United StatesLaunchSquad 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
NA50 - 2491999San Francisco, United StatesFounded 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
NA2 - 92011San Jose, United StatesAt 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
NA50 - 249El Segundo, United StatesWith 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
NA10 - 49Hamburg, GermanyRed 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
NA2 - 92009Warwick, United KingdomChicago 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
NA10 - 49Chicago, United StatesTrone 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/hr50 - 2491982Raleigh, United StatesSid 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/hr250 - 9991993Toronto, CanadaMediju 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/hr10 - 491996Riga, LatviaWe’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/hr10 - 491972Montreal, CanadaWe 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/hr10 - 491992New Orleans, United StatesThe 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
NA10 - 49Johannesburg, South AfricaFinding 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/hr2 - 9Hartford, United StatesWe 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/hr10 - 49San Antonio, United StatesC2 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.
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492011Louisville, United StatesAbility 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
NA10 - 49Lafayette, United StatesA 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.
$50 - $99/hr1,000 - 9,9991970Orlando, United StatesMBED 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.
NA2 - 92012San Francisco, United States22Squared 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/hr250 - 9991922Tampa, United StatesAbout 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.
$200 - $300/hr10 - 492022Makati, PhilippinesBoss 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
NA10 - 492017Dhaka, BangladeshWe’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
NA2 - 9London, United KingdomOur 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
NA2 - 9Toronto, CanadaOur 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/hr10 - 492009Toronto, CanadaWe 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/hr2 - 92022Accra, GhanaElevating 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.
< $25/hr2 - 92025Bangkok, ThailandUsing AI Tools
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At PRWire Online, we help businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and agencies increase their brand visibility through strategic press release distribution and digital PR solutions. Our goal is to connect brands with relevant media outlets, online publications, and target audiences to build credibility, strengthen online authority, and improve search visibility. We focus on delivering effective media exposure ... read PRWire Online reviews & insights
NA10 - 492023Sheridan, United StatesWhy PRWire Online?
- Reliable
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Forbes Placement is a specialist editorial placement and digital PR agency helping businesses, founders, executives, and growing brands earn credibility through trusted business media. We create strategic editorial campaigns that strengthen brand authority, improve online reputation, and increase visibility among investors, customers, and industry decision makers.Backed by the expertise of BHMarketer.ai, we provide end to ... read Forbes Placement reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92025Sheridan, United StatesWhy Forbes Placement?
- Premium Editorial Placement Experts
- Long Term Brand Authority
- Premium Business Media Access
At Dendra Creative Agency, we are a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency dedicated to amplifying your brand's voice with precision and impact. We are part of the Axónica Group, which grants us a unique strategic advantage: the in-house capability to develop any technological solution a creative idea may require. Our Multidisciplinary Approach: Our team ... read Dendra Creative Agency reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492024Montevideo, UruguayKatalyst Technologies is a leading IT services and solutions company servicing clients in the manufacturing, wholesale distribution, life sciences, e-commerce, logistics, and retail sectors. We provide industry-specific IT products, strategies and solutions for companies implementing large-scale and transformational projects. Our business and technology experts are ... read Katalyst Technologies reviews & insights
NA1,000 - 9,9992011Evanston, United StatesOwners have been indicted for COVID bank fraud.
- Donna HozianFounded in 1986, Mediareach pioneered advertising to diverse and cultural audiences through unique segmentation, content creation and amplification to build a brand presence with cultural communities of any ethnicity. We’ve built the largest in-house proprietary tech database to target communities of all cultural and diverse backgrounds in the world down to specific postcodes. Get in ... read Mediareach Advertising reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 91986London, United KingdomAt Dot Media, we are your premier destination for cutting-edge video production, specializing in the art of aerial cinematography through state-of-the-art drones. Nestled in the heart of Jordan's dynamic media landscape, we're a team of visionary filmmakers and drone enthusiasts dedicated to crafting captivating visual stories. With a keen eye for detail and a passion ... read Dot Media reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492015Amman, JordanNew Honor Society (San Francisco | Chicago | Saint Louis) is an award-winning creative boutique that has helped clients like Microsoft, Logitech, Heluva Good and Nestlé Dreyer's/Edy's create greater engagement and advocacy by behaving more like "people." As an FCB Company, New Honor Society has the creative fire of a start-up, with the resource depth ... read New Honor Society reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 492012St. Louis, United StatesForte Agency is a full service precision digital marketing agency specializing in media buying, seo, website & app production as well as video production and editing. When you are ready for your brand to be seen and heard, call Forte.
NA2 - 9Sandy, United StatesBravas is a full-service design and marketing studio that crafts high-impact brand experiences across digital, design, and strategy. Since 2021, we’ve delivered over 300+ projects for 150+ clients across 5+ countries, always keeping one thing in focus — bold, balanced, unforgettable work. Performance Marketing | Social Media Marketing | Search Engine Optimisation | Video Production ... read Bravas reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492021Thane, IndiaClear communication is a powerful business strategy. When brands communicate their message clearly, and deliver valuable information to their audiences at the exact right time, trust is established and momentum takes off. Our clients come to us seeking stronger reputations. They are growing quickly or pivoting in a new direction and they want more eyes ... read Siren PR reviews & insights
NA2 - 92012Royal Oak, United StatesCommunication is constantly evolving. While the foundation of our company is rooted in traditional public relations, we also understand the need for innovation to reach people where they are. Our PR strategies go beyond conventional media relations and oftentimes become a collaborative force with other marketing initiatives, especially in the digital world. Instead of remaining ... read The Power Group reviews & insights
NA50 - 2491999Dallas, United StatesOne does not simply sell a brand and become successful. A company succeeds when it lives by its beliefs and conveys these beliefs in everything it does. At Convey Asia, it is our goal to make your target market believe in you and in what you do. People always have something to believe in because ... read Convey Asia reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Pasig, PhilippinesThe Snow Agency is a full-service digital marketing agency for businesses looking to grow. Our unique digital strategies will produce real, tangible results for your business online.
< $25/hr10 - 49Jersey City, United StatesAdvertising formula. Communication and marketing agency: ideas are our strength. We create, we propose, we use a friendly language and 2.0, we are open to innovations. We have a great history and a great desire to grow further. This distinguishes Formula Advertising: we get involved in many product sectors, always with professionalism. We argue, because ... read Formula Advertising reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 91977Turin, ItalyAwarded most creative and innovative global network by the Gunn Report 2015, for the 10th consecutive year. We're a marketing performance company committed to delivering sharper insights, smarter ideas & stronger results driving our clients growth. As part of a global OMD network of 11,000+ people in over 135 offices, we deliver insights that unlock ... read Media Direction Group reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491996Moscow, RussiaEstablished in 1994, KH Complete Advertising is a woman-owned full-service advertising agency. We take pride in our status as a multimedia marketing and advertising agency, offering a comprehensive suite of services to meet your business needs. With nearly three decades of experience, we bring a wealth of industry knowledge to the table. Our mission is ... read KH Complete Advertising reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 91994Indianapolis, United StatesSullivan is a creative part of our community, offering valued services that help our clients achieve their business goals. But our community overall is only as strong as its individual members, like Sullivan. A critical measure of a community strength and potential is the fairness, opportunity, sensitivity and inclusiveness available to all residents and guests. ... read Sullivan reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Memphis, United StatesYou’ve found the advertising agency that defies typical by creating engaging, powerful marketing and communications for all. So what’s the et al. difference? We’re large enough to do it all – branding, public relations, media, interactive design, web development and promotional items. We broke the mold over 15 years ago, by adding video production and ... read O'Brien et al. Advertising reviews & insights
< $25/hr10 - 491998Virginia Beach, United StatesGMMB is an agency on a mission: to cause the effect. We come from diverse backgrounds—political campaigns, nonprofits, creative agencies and the media—but the one thing we all have in common is our drive to create real, meaningful change. Whether we’re focused on getting kids healthier, improving schools, advancing laws or electing progressive leaders, we’re ... read GMMB reviews & insights
< $25/hr250 - 9991983Washington DC, United States
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