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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  • Azen Marketing is a results-driven digital marketing agency in Surat, India, helping startups, clinics, local businesses, and growing brands increase their online visibility, leads, and revenue. Recognized as one of the best digital marketing agencies in Surat, Azen Marketing specializes in SEO, local SEO, social media marketing, paid advertising (Google Ads & Meta Ads), website ... read Azen Marketing reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    Freelancer
    2026
    Surat, India
  • Promodaddy Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Mumbai and Kota, working with brands, businesses, and public figures across India. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, performance marketing, and social media — helping clients generate real leads and measurable growth. Our team has managed large-scale campaigns for personalities like Sonu Sood and ... read Promodaddy Digital reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2014
    Kota, India

    Why Promodaddy Digital?

    • Proven SEO & Performance Marketing Experts
    • Worked with Sonu Sood & T-Series
    • Trusted by Brands & Public Figures
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude
    • GeminiGemini
    • CanvaCanva
    • PerplexityPerplexity

    Service-forward ElevenPath is a digital marketing agency that puts systems before shortcuts. We work with D2C brands, e-commerce businesses, and emerging ventures to build performance marketing funnels, SEO strategies, and content engines that compound over time. Our approach is structured, data-led, and built to scale, because sustainable growth needs a foundation, not just campaigns.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Delhi, India

    Why Eleven Path?

    • Proven results across industries
    • Transparent & data-driven results
    • System first approach
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude
    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • GrammarlyGrammarly
    • CanvaCanva

    We shape clients' digital profiles across search engines and AI platforms — ensuring every result builds trust and credibility. We do online reputation management (ORM), search engine reputation management (SERM), classical public relations (PR), and generative exposure optimization (GEO).

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2023
    Limassol, Cyprus

    Why Reputation City?

    • Compliance first mindset
    • Generative Exposure Optimization (GEO) experience
    • Full stack services
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude
    • PerplexityPerplexity
    • GitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot
    • CanvaCanva
    • + 1 More

    Your Partner for International Growth and Digital VisibilityAt Going.international, we help companies expand across borders and get found in search. We combine international SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and market-entry strategy. AI-first, but always with a human decision at the end.Considering expansion into a new market? Our Services:Market Analysis & Expansion Strategy: market sizing, entry ... read Going.international reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2023
    Prague, Czech Republic

    Why Going.international?

    • DACH & CEE experts who know your markets
    • AI-first speed, human-checked decisions
    • Strategy plus execution, start to finish
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    Samsina is a Utrecht-based B2B growth marketing consultancy helping ambitious teams turn marketing activity into measurable pipeline.We combine demand generation, paid media profitability, CRM and measurement strategy with practical AI workflows. Our work focuses on connecting strategy, marketing technology and execution so teams can make better decisions and improve commercial performance.We support companies with growth ... read samsina reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    Freelancer
    2021
    Utrecht, Netherlands

    Why samsina?

    • Samsina connects media, messaging, marketing tech
    • We connect what the market sees to what sales
    • Senior work, with clearer economics.
  • Sphere Media Technologies, a Mauritius-based Digital Marketing and Brand Management company founded in 2012, is your partner for profitable growth. With a dedicated team of digital marketing experts, we craft and execute tailored strategies to bolster your online presence, penetrate the market effectively, and measure success every step of the way. We focus on establishing ... read Sphere Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2012
    Moka, Mauritius
  • Digital Niche Agency sets out to help its clients successfully reach their niche audiences across the complex global digital landscape and has worked with over 250 brands, including 100+ funding campaigns.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Los Angeles, United States
  • ValueHits is a one-stop digital marketing agency in Mumbai, India offering cutting-edge digital marketing services to businesses worldwide. We offer – SEO, PPC, SMM, ORM, e-mail marketing, mobile app marketing, and content solutions. From start-ups to big enterprises, our result driven solutions are customized to meet business objectives.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Mumbai, India
  • Racepoint Global combines the power of worldwide reach with personal attention. Our clients expect everything to be bigger, better and bolder. They also want access to the brightest minds at all times. We have the necessary DNA to do both. We challenge our clients to do more to stay ahead and demand that they challenge ... read Racepoint Global reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2003
    Beijing, China
  • 3fold is an agency that believes in the power of marketing, advertising, and communications to tell the stories, make the connections, and build the trust needed to make our clients successful. 3fold was founded with a vision of “contributing to thriving communities.” We believe communities are only as good as their access to quality healthcare, ... read 3fold Communications reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Sacramento, United States
  • At Amura Marketing Technologies, we offer 360-degree digital marketing solutions to help brands win in the digital space. Our performance-driven approach brings you creative marketing solutions that work directly for your brand and your top line by leveraging end-to-end insights and real-time analytics. We are today reckoned as the largest performance-driven marketing agency in India, ... read Amura Marketing Technologies reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2009
    Pune, India
  • Hawke Media is an award-winning digital marketing consultancy and full-service agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with employees in over 40 states and hubs in New York, New York, Vancouver, Canada, and Manchester, England. Hawke offers custom, data-driven marketing strategies to businesses of all sizes, offering its services on a month-to-month, a la carte basis. ... read Hawke Media reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2013
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Evolve offers our clients a full range of integrated marketing services including strategic development, research, campaign creation, graphic design, event management through to online development and execution. Our focus is on medium sized business, ready for expansion, requiring marketing expertise and usually re branding to reflect their desired market position. We offer the flexibility to ... read Evolve Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1999
    Brisbane, Australia
  • In a constantly changing world, we unite with progressive business leaders to drive transformation and growth. We help brands solve complex challenges, create new opportunities and reimagine what’s possible. The most effective way to deliver real value to a client is to form a true collaborative partnership.

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Canberra, Australia
  • iNexxus is a leading digital branding and marketing agency with experience in providing innovative and effective strategies for brands. Our mission is to deliver results, ensuring our clients reach all their goals. To win at anything, you have to continuously stay in the game. iNexxus is the game changer taking you to your next pinnacle ... read iNexxus reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2008
    Montreal, Canada
  • PR Expert is a new type of PR agency. We combine the competences of a public relations agency with the capabilities of an interactive and event agency. We are one of the oldest and most experienced PR agencies in Wroclaw. We have completed dozens of projects for clients from many industries. We offer a comprehensive ... read PR Expert reviews & insights

    NA
    Freelancer
    Wroclaw, Poland
  • AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants is a renowned independent regional advertising agency network with full-fledged offices in key cities across the Middle East. Founded in 1988, AMC’s network comprises of full fledged offices in JLT, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Qatar, Kuwait, Riyadh and Jeddah. After an impressive presence in the advertising, marketing and media sectors ... read AMC Advertising & Marketing Consultants reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    1988
    Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • We're a compilation of talented, ambitious people who truly believe we can do a better, more efficient, more effective job of generating and executing great ideas. Truth is, we spend most of our days obsessed with finding new ideas that are intensely focused on affecting outcomes. Unlike any agency in the UAE, Don Rite is ... read Donrite reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Adall Advertising is an independent media and creative advertising agency in UAE. Founded in 2009, we bring newness into the organizations through our beautiful designs, fresh content, time-tested marketing methodologies, and undying credibility. We help brands to build an audience; engage with them, and ensure they maintain a loyal relationship in the long run.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Sharjah, UAE
  • NEXT-DC helps people and brands succeed in the increasingly digital world. We work to understand and translate user behaviour into solutions that meet business and brand objectives. We have developed a formula through which we achieve our clients’ goals and start conversation like no one else.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Lion & Lion is an award-winning, digital agency operating in Asia focusing on delivering impact to their clients businesses with an integrated, data-driven and strategically led approach to digital marketing. With offices in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh City, and more than 180 digital experts, Lion & Lion ... read Lion & Lion reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • We believe our Success is based on your success. We have learned, through years of experience, that the best possible way to ensure our own success is to enable yours. Milestone Integrated Marketing Solutions is a dynamic, client-friendly, full-service integrated marketing solutions company. Our targeted, high performance campaigns and strategy have helped our clients, in ... read Milestone reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2003
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • We specialise in the areas of digital marketing you’d expect – web development, digital & communication strategies, content creation, community management, public relations, and media buying – and in some you might not, like animation, social media filters and illustrative design.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • UP THERE, EVERYWHERE is a global multi-disciplinary, brand, communications and digital agency. As a full service agency, our work covers everything from market research, to brand and identity, advertising and communications, digital, web and content creation, to social media and film. And we offer it across different geographies and languages.

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • memark is a total branding agency dedicated to build strong brands that communicate with consumers mind, heart and soul.. - strategically originated - creatively expressive -A three pillars lead agency (Strategy/Creative/Management) -Passionate team about brands & humanity -Essence seekers aboutme: We are an agency specialized in branding, established in Egypt in 2008, owning a production ... read memark reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    Al Omraneyah, Egypt
  • In 1995, Thierry Montocchio, the founder of the agency, was looking for a name for his new adventure. He came across an interview of an old clown who was talking about the values of a Circus: passion, enthusiasm, creativity and team spirit. Thrilled by what he read, Thierry rushed to see his first partners and ... read Circus Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1995
    Moka, Mauritius
  • Creative Age creates world-class brand identities and campaigns that deliver tangible results. Our collaborative approach to business enables us to understand, strategize and execute plans that work in favour of our clients. Count on us to find simple, effective and authentic ways for you to connect with your target customer. At Creative Age, we work ... read Creative Age Advertising Limited reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • We as HallMark are in the business of BUILDING GREAT BRANDS. We specialize in making sure that your brand is at the forefront to deal with competition and we build your Image to make sure when customers think produt, they think You......Thats our service guarantee and why we exist................

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Moxie is a modern marketing solutions agency that expertly leverages the value of data, content and technology to help our clients grow. We push the boundaries of what's possible to outperform the competition in the areas of strategy, creative, social marketing, media, analytics and technology development. Founded in 2000, Moxie has nearly 500 talented employees ... read Moxie reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    250 - 999
    2000
    Atlanta, United States
  • At Meridian Group, there are no separate departments, with the inevitable turf battles, competing agendas and profit goals. Instead, we use client-focused teams. And that makes all the difference. As a client of Meridian Group, we will assign to you a carefully-assembled group of marketing professionals from each major area of expertise: Account Management, Media ... read Meridian Group reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Virginia Beach, United States
  • When it comes to choosing and Advertising and Marketing Firm, you want to look for experience and creativity. There are many reasons to chose RATES Advertising Agency. One is our ability to negotiate pricing so you can get more frequency of your message without dramatically increasing your budget. Second, we offer free copy-writing services for ... read RATES Advertising Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Albuquerque, United States
  • iProv, LLC is a full-service marketing agency located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Our approach to marketing allows business owners to focus on their organization without bearing the burden of their marketing needs. The iProv team becomes an extension of the business and is held accountable for producing results.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2001
    Little Rock, United States
  • We are a digital-forward, full-service marketing and advertising agency combining research, strategy, intelligence, and imagination to produce powerful results for our clients.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1968
    Louisville, United States
  • We are an Interactive Ad Agency specialized in online & mobile marketing, social media, digital branding and web development with offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our main strength is the ability to combine different talents in order to fulfill challenging communication needs, by blending creativity, design and technology to find ways to create authentic relationships ... read Zetenta reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • BrandCulture defines, implements and builds standout brands around strong cultures. We combine insightful strategy, inspired design and rigorous execution to create transformative brand, culture-building and customer engagement programs that deliver immediate impact and long-term results.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Los Angeles, United States
  • Matchbook Creative is an Indianapolis-based strategic branding and advertising firm. With clients nationwide and experience in a variety of industries, Matchbook prides itself on the ability to strategically help our clients retain, grow, and focus on the future - with the portfolio to prove it.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2007
    Indianapolis, United States
  • Knoodle is the pulse of full-service advertising, public relations, and digital excellence in Phoenix, Arizona. At the core of our philosophy lies a commitment to crafting comprehensive strategies, meticulously forged from extensive research. We don't just think outside the box; we obliterate it. As your creative partners, we invite you to "use your knoodle" and ... read knoodle reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1999
    Phoenix, United States
  • Colling Media is a full-service digital marketing and advertising company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since 2009, Colling Media focuses on advertising results customized to help grow businesses. A staff of experienced and talented marketing professionals offers expertise in Traditional Advertising (TV, Radio, Billboards), Digital Advertising, (Google, Facebook, YouTube), and Content Marketing (Ideation, Development, SEO, Publishing ... read Colling Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Phoenix, United States
  • Orange Label is the leading response marketing agency for established brands that are driven by a fearless entrepreneurial mindset. As Orange County’s longest-standing, privately held response marketing agency, Orange Label represents clients in Healthcare, Education and Retail across the United States. Our experience with mid-size businesses to large institutions, allows our expert marketing team to ... read Orange Label reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1972
    Newport Beach, United States
  • EMRL is at the forefront of innovation in the digital realm. As a leading technology company, we specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that harness the power of emerging technologies. Our dedicated team is passionate about pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve. We offer a range of services, including software development, artificial intelligence, machine ... read EMRL reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2002
    Sacramento, United States
  • D2 Branding ignites brands, corporations, start ups and personalities to achieve the best brand positioning in the market to increase their profits. This includes strategic marketing plans incorporating public relations, media coaching, media buying, website design, graphic design, social media, search engine optimization, video production and content creation pushed across multiple platforms. D2 Branding specializes ... read D2 Branding reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Tulsa, United States
  • Chatter Marketing is a full-service creative agency specializing in advertising, marketing, branding, public relations, digital marketing, and social media management in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We use our own personal brand of strategy to identify a client’s most unique selling points and give audiences something to talk about!

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2013
    Tulsa, United States
  • As a Sacramento-based Advertising Agency, Lunia Blue has helped companies build tools essential to business since 1981. Our specific knowledge and experience in advertising, design, photography, illustration and web makes us uniquely qualified to fulfill a wide range of marketing objectives. We are creative, yet disciplined. Focused, yet utterly out of the box. Our approach ... read Lunia Blue reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1981
    Sacramento, United States
  • Krush Digital Advertising Agency, a full-service integrated advertising agency founded in 2013, is the bridge between traditional marketing and technology driven, digital advertising. We are a modern advertising and marketing agency with offices in Oklahoma City and Austin, TX. Krush specializes in the most advanced forms of digital advertising, which includes re-targeting, geo-fencing, re-marketing, video ... read Krush reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Oklahoma City, United States
  • UPBrand Collaborative is a strategy-driven, creative agency made up of storytellers, strategists, designers and makers. We help brands define and own their authentic position in the marketplace. It’s about crafting the right story for the right audiences in the right channels.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    St. Louis, United States
  • Vitro is a 'serial problem solver'​ that takes the role of thought leadership partner and chief creative architect, creating innovative business solutions that help some of the world's most admired brands dominate their industries and change the world, in ways big and small. We seek the new, uncharted, never been done before. We solve the ... read VITRO reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1992
    San Diego, United States
  • Since 1982 The Ad Agency has been recognized as one of the preeminent full service research, marketing, advertising, design, and public relations firms serving a regional, national, and international client base. As an aggressive and agile firm, The Ad Agency believes in the fundamentals of communication strategies and has developed a reputation for effective, on-target ... read The AD Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    1982
    Washington DC, United States

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