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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  • Brandsmith exists to create and nurture expertly crafted brands, forging lasting connections with the people that matter most to each brand. We are fanatic about design, inspired in our relationships and exacting in our strategy. We are an integrated agency that loves working our assess off creating the best photos/campaigns/logos/artwork/copy you can imagine and even ... read Brandsmith reviews & insights

    NA
    Freelancer
    Calgary, Canada
  • Integrated marketing, advertising, and web development for professional services organizations with an emphasis on legal marketing. Skunkworks is a boutique agency that works outside of the usual rules in order to create exceptional results. We accomplish this by bringing a unique vision, and a unique team to the challenge. We are not a law firm. ... read Skunkworks Creative Group Inc. reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2001
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Creative that moves the needle. As an employee-owned, Go2 Media & Marketing with over 13 years of winning results, we're eager to partner with you and deliver big ideas through integrated, strategic, and measurable marketing communication campaigns. At a time when technology is changing as rapidly as the Adirondack weather, our marketing team is primed ... read Go2 Publishing & Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Prism Advertising is a Dubai-based creative agency that combines branding and marketing with digital online solutions and social media. Since its inception in the UAE in 2004, Prism offers every client the best in advertising. With an aim to create result oriented and objective driven communication, Prism develops sharp and effective ideas that are executed ... read Prism Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Dubai, UAE
  • We are an independent Group of communications, with greater presence in the Americas, able to build a comprehensive strategy and create an agency tailored to the communication and marketing needs of each of our clients. We have allies in the world, such as Service Plan (Europe), Unlimited Group (UK) and Hakuhodo (Tokyo) that allow us ... read Ariadna Communications Group reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    250 - 999
    1999
    Miami, United States
  • We are Digital Point, а full-service digital marketing agency, providing purposeful digital solutions inspired by human behavior insights. We are a team of multi-skilled advertising & digital experts with decades of combined experience, an obsession for perfection and a never-ending enthusiasm. Our agency has been built on a foundation of mutual respect, high professional standards ... read DigitalPoint reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2015
    Sofia, Bulgaria
  • A fresh creative company providing creative, inspirational , and unique service , from printed to digital media (Film/Tv/Video). We give our clients full service, from strategic and effective ideas , and planning about advertising. Exploring the creative ideas, executing the campaign materials for above and below the line, and both strategy and implementation for your ... read Idealights Indonesia reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Valérie Sayrignac Communications is a dynamic communications agency rooted in Luxembourg, at the heart of Europe's business landscape. We are a dedicated team of communication experts and strategists, committed to elevating brands and messages with creativity and precision. Our services span public relations, corporate communications, and digital marketing, tailored to meet the unique needs of ... read Valérie Sayrignac Communications reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Creative Minds is a global communications company based in the Parque das Nações in Lisbon, which focuses on meeting the needs of each client and on the excellence of their services. Its mission is to promote the business of its customers through the development of projects that add value to their products and services, increasing ... read Creative Minds reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Lisbon, Portugal
  • We are a human-sized, London-based boutique communication agency workforce. We’re youthful, (well, some of us are), singles, married, lovers, fighters, considerate, arrogant, perfectionists, storytellers, babysitters… but above all, we’re a team and we love what we do. We work in tandem with amazing challenging brands, to bring out the best out of them and quite ... read Motif Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2011
    Doha, Qatar
  • Real Integrated is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to business transformation for its clients. They believe the success of modern marketing is rooted in authenticity. RI takes clients from sharing their story to building a shared story with their target audience. Pairing real, relevant creative with inventive, integrated data-driven communication strategies that build business and ... read Real Integrated reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    1954
    Troy, United States
  • Empower is The Creative Media agency that builds trust at scale. Founded 33 years ago on a foundation of trust and transparency, Empower was named MediaPost’s 2016 Media Agency of the Year. Our award-winning integrated team of experts in audience, media, message and measurement deliver data-driven, tech-enabled and emotionally-charged creative media. Tackling challenges with the ... read Empower reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1985
    Cincinnati, United States
  • thos KMS Group is the Middle East’s leading multi-disciplined agency known for pioneering digital transformation, data-driven marketing, best in class content production, along media, technology and business consulting expertise. We think big and we make big ideas come to life. We are crazy about the digital world and we aim high. We are looking for ... read Ethos Interactive reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2005
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Welcome to Advanté, 30 Years of Advertising and Marketing Excellence, based in the heart of Richmond, we are the Architects of Communication. Connectivity for the "New Now". Contributing to the communities in which we serve. Award-winning brand-building across channels of mixed media and digital and social platforms including internet strategies, social media campaigns, electronic brochures ... read Advanté Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Richmond, United States
  • We have our own brand of branding: accurate, consistent, efficient, fired up. We’re a business-minded advertising agency focused on helping our clients grow and succeed. It’s how we make brands and the people behind them look good. If you have a product you know could perform better in the market place. Or a complex brand ... read Station8 Branding reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Tulsa, United States
  • Years ago, Skyline Media Group was founded on the idea that an agency should evolve to meet the needs of the client as well as the people they’re trying to reach. Today, Skyline Media Group boasts the Midwest’s premier in-house production & print studio with a team of experienced professionals who consistently and efficiently produce ... read Skyline Media Group reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    Oklahoma City, United States
  • Advertising campaign results matter. Turbocharge your aviation marketing with a boost from Greteman Group. Need better lead generation strategies or creative solutions that drive action? Turn to our team of proven pros whatever your challenge. We’ll get you to your destination. In style.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1989
    Wichita, United States
  • Sendian Creations is a marketing, media production agency, and technology solutions provider based in Cairo and provides a diversified portfolio of innovative services and solutions to all markets in the MENA region. Sendian Creations is your choice for professional creative cost-effective marketing and technology Solutions.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2017
    Cairo, Egypt
  • We grow your revenue through data-driven marketing The Nexuses is your full-service data-driven Growth marketing agency. We help corporates & scale-ups become more data-driven and reach their revenue targets while maximizing ROI. We’re really good at growing companies. We’ve built our own businesses in the past. Now we’re helping you build yours. Contact us today: ... read Nexuses reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    0
    London, United Kingdom
  • We use an approach that simplifies all of the technical stuff so that you can clearly assess what you need and how to get there. We won't overwhelm you with a bunch of technical jargons, just to make ourselves look smart, just straight talk. Our ability to adapt to and understand client needs allows us ... read Host Media reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Dallas, United States
  • Who We Are Le Site is a full-service web agency that specializes in e-Commerce, Web Strategy, Social Media and Performance Marketing. We are renowned for developing efficient, complete and successful online communities for businesses, brands and even public figures. Why We Work Whether your business is a distributor, e-tailer or other, it will benefit from ... read Le Site reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Montreal, Canada
  • XLR8 Digital is a digita marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEM, PPC, Social Media Ads, Email & Marketing Automation. We are a Premier Google Partner and a SharpSpring Partner.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2007
    Westport, United States
  • DigiTecholic is an IT company based in India and was founded in 2019. It provides a wide range of services to countries around the World.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
  • At Looney Advertising and Branding we believe that strategic development is a creative process. The most important skill for solving any problem is creativity--the ability to generate a variety of unique, culturally relevant insights by combining a network of rational and emotional ideas. Our ability to nail your reason for being is the main reason ... read Looney Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2001
    Jersey City, United States
  • Primal is a disruptive marketing agency that helps high-performing brands scale quickly with a full suite of integrated services across Strategy, Search, Performance, Creative, Social, and Data. We work as strategic partners, offering fast, seamless execution and complete marketing solutions that drive accelerated results. Our team of over 150 specialists blends innovation, local relevance, and ... read Primal Malaysia reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    2015
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Digital Marketing & Online Advertising Agency We create digital projects for sales growth and brands promotion in internet

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2006
    Moscow, Russia
  • Founded in 2009, we are a boutique full-service Vancouver B2B marketing agency known for our creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Our experienced team has built a reputation for consistently delivering the highest results for our clients no matter the project. Magnolia offers services such as Digital Public Relations Media Training B2B Content marketing B2B webinars Digital ... read Magnolia Marketing Communications reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2009
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Price Advertising was founded in 1997. It is West Australian owned and run and we pride ourselves on offering highly personalised and tailored solutions to a select number of key clients in the Perth and Western Australian market. Price Advertising has deliberately kept its focus on providing a highly personalised service. Being a boutique advertising ... read Price Advertising reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1997
    Perth, Australia
  • Based in Hong Kong, PRIZM Group is Asia’s specialist in digital marketing, e-commerce, and payment processing technology. Winner of numerous international awards and recognitions, PRIZM Group strives to break conventional boundaries and deliver groundbreaking insights in the e-commerce platform by providing one-stop solutions to integrated digital marketing, e-commerce management and operation, online and mobile payment ... read Legend World Technology Development Limited reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2011
  • Elton has been advertising and brand building for over 30 years. Based in Vancouver, we offer a full suite of creative, production and media services. Specializing in providing companies with creative solutions for their branding and communication needs, through cohesive creative and media strategies, and with a full array of production services, making elton a ... read Elton Media reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    1986
    Vancouver, Canada
  • As C-line Communications, we have been serving since 2008 in Communication Consultancy, Media Communication, Marketing Communication, Subject Management, Crisis Communication, In-Institution Communication, Sponsorship Communication, Social Media Communication and Event Management. In all areas of communication, with a different perspective, we create a communication strategy in line with the business objectives of institutions and brands and ... read C-line İletisim reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2008
    Istanbul, Turkey
  • VGC was founded in 1997 with the vision to transform the marketplace through Strategic Integrated Design and Innovative Communication Solutions. We have worked with over 100 leading brands, over two decades and today we are one of India’s top creative agencies. Our expertise includes developing brand strategy, communication & advertising, branding (brand identity), design - ... read Vyas Giannetti Creative reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1997
    Mumbai, India
  • Davis Advertising is one of the largest agencies in New England. We offer a wide array of in-house services including strategic branding, website design and marketing, full in-house TV, video and radio production, graphic design, social media strategy, copywriting, public relations, and media buying. Davis has consistently been named the area’s number one agency under ... read Davis Advertising reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    1948
    Worcester, United States
  • We offer custom web design packages perfect for small businesses. Based in Ohio, and connecting to businesses all over the country, and the world, we're a versatile and adaptable web design firm dedicated to keeping our customers happy and prosperous by keeping up with trends as well as Standards and Practices. Alt Media Studios also ... read Alt Media Studios reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2002
    Mayfield Heights, United States
  • 42connect is a digital marketing agency located in Cleveland, Ohio, committed to helping businesses grow. Our team is passionate about getting our clients more online leads and website sales. We achieve this by driving targeted traffic to high converting landing pages using effective digital marketing strategies. We specialize in SEO, PPC advertising, social media, and ... read 42 Connect reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2002
    Cleveland, United States
  • Founded in 2011, Spark44 is a radical agency model built on transparency, shared goals and lean business methods. Spark44 cuts out the unnecessary costs and burdens of traditional global network agencies and passes the savings directly onto clients. It makes things faster, clearer and more effective. This isn’t some lofty ambition. It’s happened. We’re ready ... read Spark44 reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2011
    Rome, Italy
  • Established in ’88 as a specialist below and through-the-line agency, our passion has been growing for over 25 years. We have evolved into an agency offering integrated ideas tailored to suit the unique needs of our client-base. Specialising in a wide variety of traditional and new media formats we are able to offer fully integrated ... read Sauce Advertising reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1988
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Stifel Marcin is a full-service B2B marketing and advertising agency that specializes in the creation of integrated strategies for manufacturing, industry and technology clients. For nearly 20 years, our award-winning industrial marketing experts have developed comprehensive solutions that support sales and fuel business growth. Our proven approach maximizes resources to create the biggest impact and ... read Stifel Marcin reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2001
    Glastonbury, United States
  • Founded in 2013, Milli has evolved alongside the rapidly changing social media and digital marketing industries. From beloved local burger chainlets to multi-billion dollar household name consumer brands, we've spanned the spectrum of brands and marketing challenges. Our unique approach is rooted in our value system. At Milli, we're not afraid to flip and dismantle ... read Milli reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Seattle, United States
  • WOWu Digital Marketing is committed to being transparent with clients by providing detailed reporting. Our mission is to provide clients at every step with a full understanding of the results that we are producing. Our team of trusted Los Angeles County marketing professionals provide affordable top-notch search engine optimization, web design, social media management, and ... read Wowu reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Pasadena, United States
  • Decca Design has become one of the most innovative and trusted creative agencies in Silicon Valley. We’ve created effective branding and compelling content for promising start-ups and market leaders alike. Decca is ranked among the largest agencies by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and is listed as one of the Top 25 Silicon Valley Women ... read Decca Design reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    1991
    San Jose, United States
  • Digital Marketing Solutions For Lead Generation Growth & eCommerce Sales Our goal is simple; we want to help your eCommerce store or lead generation business achieve the greatest possible success by providing the valuable services you need at a reasonable cost. As a digital marketing agency located in Stuart, FL. all of our digital marketing ... read Blue Water Marketing reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2016
    Stuart, United States
  • ATTN Agency is a full-funnel performance and growth marketing agency. We amplify brands' value through tactical and agile media buying, data-driven analysis, and unrivaled creative services. ATTN Agency provides marketing strategy, media buying, and creative services to digitally native brands spanning across all major advertising platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Google, Bing, email and SMS marketing. ... read ATTN Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2018
    San Diego, United States
  • Fresh Squeeze Digital was started to help break down the barriers of entry for small and emerging businesses - to help navigate their way through all the clutter of the digital ecosystem, and really make their voices heard. It takes not only the tools - but also the know-how - to operate and measure successful ... read Fresh Squeeze Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2020
    Chicago, United States
  • We are a full-service independent creative digital agency - specialising in strategy, print, digital, branding, advertising and production. We proudly offer our clients the experience, creativity and attention to detail necessary to bring their vision to life. We work with our clients to create effective visual communications and develop robust and valuable brands. We do ... read Nyasa Production Studio reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Ahmedabad, India
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    LEADING INDEPENDENT DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY Paid Search | Paid Social | SEO | Email | Content Creation Whether you’re chasing rapid growth, better ROI, or sustainable long-term performance, our team of digital experts are here to help We’re a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency trusted by ambitious businesses across Australia. We blend data with ... read Soup Agency reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Sydney, Australia

    Why Soup Agency?

    • Performance-first digital specialists
    • An extension of your internal team
    • Senior-led strategy and execution
  • We are a team of experienced marketing professionals with a passion for launching outstanding products and startups. We help businesses to grow and win in highly competitive markets as well as expand on new ones in the long run. We offer marketing strategy, digital marketing, business modeling, e-commerce, value proposition design, communication strategy, go-to-market strategy, ... read inseed.marketing reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2019
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • After a successful 13-year corporate career, Bidaya’s founder Jumana Twal was on a mission to transform and transcend the standards of public relations and corporate communications in Jordan and the region, and so she did… pretty well, actually. She brought together an exceptionally capable team who shared her passion for all things communication, established Bidaya, ... read Bidaya Marketing Communications reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Amman, Jordan

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