Top Media Buying & Planning Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 9, 2026

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.

3,818Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
4.8 ★Median rating
103Countries
17%Have 50+ members

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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  • Horizon Media, Inc. is a global leader in data-driven media and marketing. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been recognized as U.S.

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1989
    NYC, United States
  • We are Otey White & Associates. At this point you’ve likely come to that conclusion though. If you really want to know who we are we’d first like to begin with who we’re not. Well we’re not gurus, masters or the leading authority on all that is marketing. This isn’t karate. Belts aren’t awarded for ... read Otey White & Associates reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2000
    Baton Rouge, United States
  • Imaginal Marketing Group™ is an award-winning advertising agency that specializes in the fashion and beauty industry. We think there are few rules - and passion is the most powerful marketing tool there is. Life is Marketing. We listen. Ask a million questions. And we'll make sure you get what you want, plus what you need.We ... read Imaginal Marketing Group reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    New Orleans, United States
  • Innovative Advertising is an award-winning, full-service advertising agency that customizes our approach to each client based on their unique needs.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    199
    New Orleans, United States
  • At We., we’ve spent decades at the intersection of technology and humanity, bridging the gap between what businesses create and how people experience those creations. As the agency has grown, we’ve broadened our expertise across industries, spanning health to consumer services and beyond. Through it all, helping clients navigate change and connect with the audiences ... read WE Communications reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    1983
    Bellevue, United States
  • SLAM! is a marketing agency that can help you tell your story and share it in a way that builds awareness, creates demand and delivers real business results.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    St. Louis, United States
  • Dunn&Co. is an independent, nationally-award winning, ideas-led agency, strategically positioned near golf courses and beaches in sunny Tampa, Florida. Our team is made up of smart, good-looking (can we say that?) people who believe passionately that helping make our clients famous is job numero uno. We bring large agency experience – Weiden & Kennedy, TBWA/Chiat ... read Dunn&Co. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Tampa, United States
  • With over a decade of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, we have successfully integrated over 5,000 businesses with leading digital platforms and tools, helping brands increase revenue, reach new audiences, and grow their teams. Our mission is to democratize the digital economy, enabling every individual and business to succeed in the platform age.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Pro Marketer is an ecommerce digital marketing agency based in Toronto, specializing in Shopify development and a broad range of digital marketing services. They offer expert solutions such as search engine optimization, conversion rate optimization, media buying, Amazon marketing, email & SMS marketing, and Zoho consulting to streamline business processes. The agency focuses on collaborating ... read Pro Marketer reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Toronto, Canada
  • We are a lively, multi-faceted team of experts, strategists, technologists and artists, committed to the art of crafting innovative solutions for our clients. We specialize in marketing communication campaigns that tap into the unique trends, nuances and vibes of real people. We achieve breakthrough results for leading brands by building authentic relationships with people.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Sherman Oaks, United States
  • Madison World is a 29-year-old diversified communication group with 24 units across 11 specialised functions of Advertising, Media, Business Analytics, Out-Of-Home, Events, Activations, PR, Rural, Retail, Entertainment, Mobile, Events and Sports; employing about 1000 communication professionals across cities in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Thailand.

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1988
    Mumbai, India
  • Garage Productions classified as a Non-govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Delhi. Its authorized share capital is Rs. 100,000 and its paid-up capital is Rs. 100,000. It is involved in Motion picture, radio, television and other entertainment activities.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Noida, India
  • Enilon is a digital agency focused on uniting our clients'​ strategic, brand and technology needs into smart, impactful solutions. From the web, to mobile, social media, search and beyond - Enilon helps companies realize their true digital potential.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Fort Worth, United States
  • At a glance, TM Advertising is an independent, woman-owned, full-service agency fueled by a diverse group of passionate, fun-loving, curious individuals. We have strong partnerships and an amazing culture. We believe that bringing creative thinking to everything we do will grow our clients’ brands and lead to business-changing results.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Dallas, United States
  • Elements was founded ion the year 2005 with a single idea of servicing branding and communication needs of today's global economy.We believe in creating and delivering ideas that cut through clutter.Our business is helping you do yours.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Hyderabad, India
  • Full service marketing communications firm with 25 years of informed ingenuity in brand strategy, planning, design, copywriting, TV & radio, digital, social media and PR. We develop fully integrated marketing campaigns leveraging traditional and online channels in a variety of B2B and B2C sectors.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Manchester, United States
  • INFOCON Agency is designed to serve its customers in all areas of communication and promotion. Its advertising services include planning, creating and producing advertising, as well as research and media selection services. Usually this includes brand marketing, strategic planning, production, creativity and innovation, as well as interactive digital services via the Internet. Our highly qualified ... read INFOCON AGENCY reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1990
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Smotrov Design is an independent creative agency from Ukraine, created by designers and business owners. Our mission is to influence how companies and brands tell their stories to the world and how they get customers' attention at the moment when things change very quickly. We are strategic experts and creative researchers committed to solving complex ... read Smotrow design reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
  • We know that advertising and creativity should fulfill your business and marketing objectives – that’s why our strategies work. Our aim is simple – to be the single source for all your advertising, marketing and communications needs. We want to be your advertising and communication partner. All our Clients and all their projects are equally ... read ALERT reviews & insights

    NA
    Freelancer
    Zagreb, Croatia
  • Hirons has been an established leader in the industry since 1978, making us a trusted, stable and seasoned partner for our clients’ advertising and communications needs.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1978
    Indianapolis, United States
  • At RDW Group, we create positive change for our clients by integrating our 30+ years experience in brand research, marketing and media strategy, creative concepting and testing, and PR.

    NA
    50 - 249
    1986
    Providence, United States
  • Atom Media Group is the basic building block of success … a full-service advertising agency offering public relations, media buying, web, digital and multi-media services, and strategic creative and business counsel.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Providence, United States
  • Attention grabbing The new currency for marketers is “attention”. Consumers’ attention is at a premium as we get bombarded with thousands of messages each day. Combining the unique skill sets of OKD and MJM ensures our clients have a sound strategy for reaching their consumers, with compelling messaging that will get their attention... on television, ... read OKD Marketing reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1981
    Burlington, Canada
  • BIGfish is an unconventional PR agency that helps its clients redefine their industries through thoughtful storytelling and strategic PR campaigns. By integrating traditional PR with social media and marketing support, BIGfish generates awareness and motivates consumer behavior. We are a tight-knit team of creative, talented professionals who are passionate about working with highly innovative clients. ... read BIGfish Communications reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1990
    Boston, United States
  • We are a vibrant Marketing and Public Relations consultancy catering to international brands within the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, interiors, and entertainment industries. Our strong credentials are reflected in the calibre of our clients and the consistently strong results that we achieve on their behalf. While we are a small agency, we have LARGE ideas and ... read Revolve Marketing & PR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2004
    Dublin, Ireland
  • Founded in 1999, SPM Communications is a Dallas-based PR agency with national reach, promoting and protecting lifestyle, apparel, food, restaurant, retail and franchise brands through media and influencer relations, crisis management and social media marketing. Business Hours: Mon-Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm; Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm

    NA
    2 - 9
    Dallas, United States
  • Adsyndicate is a leading 360-degree communications agency with Pan – India footprint and brand custodians to a slew of bluechip clients. We've been in the business of growing our client's businesses, since 1997. Happily busy building brands and creating space for them in the minds and hearts of consumers, by deploying conventional, unconventional and any-ventional ... read Adsyndicate reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    1997
    Mumbai, India
  • Yowza is a digital marketing agency with an experience of over 8 years in the digital field. Our results-driven approach, teamed with extensive market analysis, ensures appropriate digital media planning that is linked to the client's marketing objective. We provide comprehensive solutions and create engagement possibilities through social media marketing, paid campaign management, search engine ... read Yowza Consulting Private Limited reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2010
    Mumbai, India
  • Kritter Software Technology is a digital advertising technology company that can provide you with a ready-to-go ad trading stack (ATS), and also data management (DMP) infrastructure to harness your first-party and third-party data. The ATS can be used as an ad server, a demand-side platform (DSP), supply-side platform (SSP) and an ad-exchange. The stack is ... read Kritter Software Technology Pvt. Ltd. reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2013
    Bengaluru, India
  • We are Rare, Western Australia’s largest, fully integrated, independent creative agency. Every day we work our wonder for clients large and small, local and national as we go about affecting positive change in the world. Whether it’s a shift in business performance, an increase in brand awareness or a change in attitudes or consumer behaviour, ... read Hello Rare reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    11
    Perth, Australia
  • Rose PR is a full-service Canadian public relations agency specializing in media relations, brand consulting, influencer marketing, social media management, experiential events and corporate communications We work at the cutting edge of a range of industry sectors that includes; Fashion & Design, Food & Service, Cannabis, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Real Estate, Retail & E-Commerce, ... read Rose PR reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Montreal, Canada
  • 97 Degrees West is an agency created for modern marketing challenges. We believe in outbound communications when they make sense as well as utilizing the power of inbound techniques to create a hybrid model that provides a complete solution for our clients. We are a collective of talented professionals dedicated to the art and science ... read 97 Degrees West reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2004
    Austin, United States
  • Clemmons.io is a growth marketing and lead generation agency based in Dallas, TX and founded by Nolan Clemmons. We specialize in leveraging marketing automation and other technologies to help our clients achieve their growth goals.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2012
    Dallas, United States
  • We combine big agency experience with a boutique’s agile attitude. In a world of commoditized services, bicom takes a high-touch, relationship-based approach to connecting leading brands with target audiences through media and influencer engagement, digital content and engaging experiences.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Montreal, Canada
  • CASACOM is much more than a public relations agency. Founded in 2001 in Montreal, CASACOM covers all of Canada in French and in English with its Toronto office and collaborators across the country. The firm has carved out a leading industry role with its stellar reputation, numerous awards and ambitious campaigns in business communications, public ... read Casacom reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Montreal, Canada
  • North Strategic is a communications agency that drives earned media programs for our clients. We bring mass media coverage, word-of-mouth and social media buzz together with brand strategy and storytelling to help propel our clients’ business forward. We are a passionate, entrepreneurial group with a wide range of consumer marketing, corporate communications and brand building ... read North Strategic reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
    Montreal, Canada
  • Founded in 2000 by Maria Varvarikos, ZOÏ (‘life’ in Greek) was established with the vision to help bring brands to life in creative ways. With offices in New York, Montreal and Toronto, our boutique agency offers each client full North American support and global public relations services.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Montreal, Canada
  • In an ever-changing complex multi-channel world, we are accomplished navigators. We pride ourselves on having a knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced team, complemented by a carefully selected network of partners across North America, to provide best-in-class counsel and support on every engagement. We are big enough to provide high-quality strategic counsel and specialized services, but nimble ... read Kaiser Lachance reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2011
    Montreal, Canada
  • Established in 2001, VROY Communications is a Canada-wide public relations/marketing and online reputation management agency located in Montreal.The agency champions an integrated, comprehensive approach which has given rise to numerous collaborations with companies, foundations and agencies, ranging from ambitious small businesses to international groups.Before taking the plunge into public relations, Viviane Roy led a successful ... read Vroy Communication reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Montreal, Canada
  • They say you can tell a lot about someone by the company they keep; we keep great company. The faces of Talk Shop are industry leaders in technology, real estate, retail, finance, luxury and consumer goods. We’re made up of bright talent and brands looking to engage media, event PR and influencer marketing differently. Beyond ... read Talk Shop reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2011
    Toronto, Canada
  • Finch Media, a PR agency based in Vancouver and Toronto, is a full-service PR and Communications Agency with expertise across Canada and the United States. We help our clients develop and share their most compelling stories in order to make real connections and drive results.

    NA
    10 - 49
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Mind Meld PR was founded in 2019 as a tech PR agency in Vancouver, Canada (AKA Silicon Valley North). It's a place where innovation happens. But so many firms are unsure how to get their story out there! That's where we come in.We get media coverage for tech companies in the USA and Canada.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Vancouver, Canada
  • PR Associates is an award-winning training and communication team with specialized experience in making the complex and technical simple and relatable. Our team members have diverse and global experience which allows us to collaborate and deliver the best service to meet your business and reputation goals.We love what we do. We believe in the work ... read PR Associates reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Sinclair is an award-winning independent PR, digital and experiential agency. We work across industry and sector with one ambition – to create business impact for our clients through persuasive storytelling. Our bold approach to brand communications builds value, inspires action, changes opinion and grows reputation. Our expert team of strategists deliver seamlessly integrated PR programmes ... read Sinclair reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2009
    Sheung Wan, China
  • We’re here to create positive change in our communities and the world. That’s why we choose to work with innovators and changemakers – organizations that are on a mission to disrupt the status quo, to challenge the way we do everyday things. To make life better. Our clients’ unwillingness to stop pushing is what energizes ... read Switchboard PR reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2013
    Vancouver, Canada
  • For more than two decades, Pace Group has helped clients tell their stories. As a full-service communications company, we promote, protect or rehabilitate the reputations of a broad range of public and private sector clients. As a result, we’ve become well-known for being creative, concise and connected in a sometimes crowded field. Whether we’re talking ... read Pace Group reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Vancouver, Canada
  • YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT. WE KNOW HOW TO GET IT. MEMORY MAKERS. ACTION INSTIGATORS. CONVERSATION STARTERS. WE LOVE YOUR BUSINESS AS MUCH AS YOU DO. A dedicated New Zealand communications, marketing and public relations company with an enviable number of strings to our bow, our team of creative superstars will influence, inspire and engage ... read Impact PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • We are passionate about supporting the great things happening right here on our own shores. Whether you’re the underdog, or a big guy delivering new and exciting things for our country, we want to hear about it. peoples pr evolved out of a passion for local companies with a desire to help tell their story. ... read Peoples PR reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Auckland, New Zealand

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