Best 50+ Media Buying Companies

A retail chain hired 3Q Digital to help with its paid search and social media marketing. From this partnership, the chain's conversion rates improved over 30%, and the ROI for search campaigns improved by 40%.

“I’m most impressed with 3Q Digital's knowledge of all the advanced and best tactics, features, and betas. They’re always much farther ahead, and they’ve actually got experience doing them. A lot of agencies don’t have the experience.” – Digital Marketing Manager, Retail Chain

Acart worked with this non-profit medical education institution to implement a comprehensive rebranding initiative. Acart researched the client, its executive employees, and its past consultations. Acart then proposed an entire overhaul of the client's brand: voice, colors, font and messaging, overall brand identity, which was well received. The client was pleased with the strategic plan and the direction it took the client in.

"We had to deliver on time – there was no wiggle room and they were very quick to understand the strict timeline." – Director of Communications, Non-Profit, Medical Education Institution

Adlicious worked with a watch manufacturer to set up an advanced Google AdWords campaign. The watch manufacturer reported great results and said that Google AdWords was an entirely new channel for them.

“It was a huge success. They opened up a completely new channel for us.” – Managing Director, Watch Manufacturer

Adnorml was hired by a drilling rig manufacturer to create a new website that differentiated their company from their parent company. Adnorml handled web development using React and provided assistance with web design and overall branding.

“Our industry has stayed flat or even declined in the past two years, but traffic to our site has increased exponentially. We’re really impressed by the number of clicks and low bounce rate the site has.” - Executive Assistant, Drilling Rig Manufacturer

A charity organization was pivoting its focus and needed to rebrand. AJ Ross Creative Media achieved this rebrand through website changes, logo design and advertising through brochures. 

"Overall, it was an effective process...Their [AJ Ross Creative Media's] efforts have greatly improved our visibility within the community and among our peer organizations." — Chief Advancement Officer, Charity Organization

An IT services provider originally hired Alaniz to build their website, but they ended up overhauling their entire brand strategy. They created a new logo and built up an inbound marketing campaign for them.

"They understand my business process and my strengths, and build tools that really highlight us in the marketplace. They don’t take a lot of liberty and are a real partner to our creative team." - CEO, IT Services Provider

Archer Malmo provided branding and consulting services to help a cloud management company rebrand in preparation for their planned expansion. To help grow their digital presence, the team conducted a comprehensive audit of the client’s brand and market position, then made strategies based on that feedback.

"They’ve been effective in helping us identify what core competencies we need to take to the marketplace in order to compete. Everyone in our company has been very satisfied with the work they’ve produced." — Director of Marketing, Cloud Management Firm

A nonprofit hired Bandwidth Marketing Group for their branding services. The agency assisted in designing a logo and implementing a new brand strategy, both of which have received positive feedback from stakeholders.

"They certainly brought thoughts to the table, but they didn't just come in and say we think you also need to do X, Y, and Z. It was more a process of us working together, seeing what was possible, and deciding to expand our original scope. " —Vice President of Partnerships, Nonprofit 

A strategic marketing and event management company hired Branding Los Angeles to collaborate with them on client projects that required branding and marketing expertise. These projects included social media, email marketing, advertising, and graphic design. The marketing company appreciated how Branding Los Angeles presented up to five ideas for each project, allowing the client to choose the concept that best suited its needs.

“They’re willing to be my partner in achieving my goals for my company. They get involved with the clients’ goals and deliver. To me, they’re worth every penny; that’s why I continue to work with them.” – President, Marketing and Event Management Company

Cerberus Agency provided long-term digital marketing and strategy for a DMV services company. Cerberus Agency managed the company's social media marketing, SEO, and website redesign. As a result of the partnership, the company has seen an increase in customers and top rankings for keywords across various search engines. 

"Be it a multi-million dollar project or a small company like mine, Cerberus Agency really makes you feel supported." – Owner, DMV Services Company 

Working for a theater organization, Charles River Media Group produced and edited videos of performances, digitized the organization's DVD and VHS recordings, and built out Vimeo and Youtube channels. The firm also organized public events and social media live streaming opportunities in order to raise brand awareness for the client. The client was impressed with the team Charles River Media Group's proactive nature and responsiveness throughout the project. 

"They're always on time and start planning things early. Don is available for phone calls when we need him and is good at responding to our emails. If there are any micro problems, Don calls me for clarification." - Executive Director, Theater Organization 

Convertiv updated the website of a company that helps real estate agents and brokerage firms create websites. The client needed to improve website performance to increase conversion rates. Convertiv audited the client's existing WordPress website and implemented the necessary technical fixes. Now, Convertiv works on-retainer, paying special attention to conversion rates and user behavior on key landing pages.

"They’re always on time and always prepared for the next step, which I haven’t experienced with other vendors." – Director of Marketing, Real Estate Web Design Company

Cooperate Marketing recently worked on a co-op platform for a motorcycle manufacturer. They migrated legacy data to implement a new platform for that client.

“Our system launched seamlessly, so much so that no one even noticed we’d switched to a whole new system.” —  Manager, Motorcycle Manufacturer

 

Cutwater was hired by a healthcare services marketplace for product awareness. Cutwater created a brand platform and a corresponding manifesto which entailed a joint digital and traditional advertising campaign. Cutwater now manages all of the marketplace's TV, radio, digital, and social campaigns across 26 states.

"Their work was transformational for us in terms of helping to communicate our core value proposition and strategic positioning for the brand...Several providers responded to us and really wanted to know more about what we were doing and how we could work with them. That was a huge success." – CMO, Healthcare Company

A community college employs Davis Advertising for a variety of advertising tasks. The agency has conducted SEO and completed several videos and digital campaigns for the college. Enrollment at the college has increased as a result. The community college's reputation has improved, and the school is now more visible to prospective students. 

"They [Davis Advertising] always deliver their products on time, or even slightly ahead of schedule." – Marketing Director, Community College

DMi Partners redesigned and relaunched an outdated website for an arts preschool. The site that DMi Partners designed includes a custom portal that enabled access to certain documents and forms, parallax video, and ambient scrolling into the new website. Parents and school officials gave the school positive feedback when they saw the new site. The client was impressed with how creative and professional the team at DMi Partners was. 

"The team is able to combine creativity with functionality to deliver an impressive website. DMi really took the time to learn about the school and make its mission central to the project." – Director, Arts Preschool 

A public service corporation hired Duncan Channon to help with a branding project. Duncan Channon revamped the client’s website and point of sales materials and focused their social media strategy.

“The team has a genuine passion for our brand. The level of engagement has been outstanding. ...They’ve helped shape how we will build our business. It is a true partnership.” – VP of Marketing, Hydration Company

Epicosity provided digital marketing services for a local credit union to increase millennial engagement. Their team helped with concept branding, digital advertising, script writing, web redesign, email outreach, SEO work, and more. Their work increased millennial sales, and their commercial won prestigious awards.

"Epicosity helped increase our social media engagement with millennials. We currently have the largest following on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter out all of our local credit unions and financial institutions." – Marketing Director, Credit Union 

ESB Advertising provides advertising and branding for an HVAC contractor. They coined the tagline for the client’s business, and have managed all TV advertising services since 2013. The most recent project included a Super Bowl commercial that starred a major celebrity. The rapid growth of the company can be partially attributed to their cohesive marketing strategy.  

A video game company uses Fearless Media as its go-to media buying agency. This means Fearless Media helps the company plan advertising campaigns across mediums: print, online, outdoor, TV, and social media. Fearless Media's core responsibility is conducting market research to identify the video game company's target audience.

“The fact that we're still working with Fearless Media, and have expanded their role, speaks to the quality of their work. ... Fearless Media has been instrumental in terms of our ability to market massive hit and niche games.” – General Manager, Versus Evil

A food manufacturing company hired Flipp Advertising for their rebranding. Flipp Advertising developed a new color scheme and logo first and are now working on a website for the company. The work has been receiving positive feedback from the customers. 

"Our clients praise our new logo for standing out, and they can see that we're advancing as a leader in our industry." – Sales, Food Manufacturing Company

A large real estate firm with various subsidiaries wanted to develop awareness of the parent company as a whole instead of just the individual subsidiaries. They hired Gigante Vaz Partners to come up with a strategy and execute on it.  Gigante Vaz Partners used a digital marketing campaign, print collateral, conferences and onsite programs, and promotional videos to bolster the client's web presence.

"We successfully supported our leasing teams and achieved leasing occupancy goals. The increasing leasing activity was the direct reflection of the work Gigante Vaz Partners did. They continue bringing fresh, creative ideas, which is the key to success." –SVP of Marketing, Real Estate Firm

GKV has an ongoing project with a food production company. The partnership began with a focus on traditional media. GKV created marketing materials for print and TV. Now, GKV is helping the client build its social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.

“[W]e've never had anybody help us drive the numbers like they've helped us drive the numbers.” – Operations Coordinator, Food Production Company

Go Mobile partnered with an e-commerce startup to launch ads in several European countries through MyTarget, Facebook, and Google AdWords aimed towards encouraging users to make purchases on the client's mobile app. Working with a revenue sharing model, the client is satisfied with Go Mobile's average revenue per user, and has appreciated the particularly creative design team.

"They’re honest and perform consistently. They’ve produced a good average revenue per user. Their design team is also really creative." - Traffic Manager, E-Commerce Startup

Gunderson Direct completed several mail campaigns for an online education platform. The agency also performed market research and analysis to find target audiences for a variety of startups. They also provided A/B testing and creative concepts.

"As a vendor, they skillfully under-promised and over-delivered. I was lucky to meet them and would happily engage them again." – Marketing Manager

Havas Canada developed a few websites for a museum in Quebec. The websites they developed were responsive and informative. Havas Canada's efforts resulted in higher traffic and engagement. 

"Most of our sites have good usability and user experience, and that drives in higher traffic to the pages, more page views, and more time on site." – Manager of Digital Interactives, Museum

Hub Strategy and Communication worked with this cloud-based camera manufacturer to supply print and digital marketing capabilities, including TV and radio ad production, media buying, and creative development. They encouraged the client to use geographic marketing, which led to a substantial lift in sales.

"They understood our customer, understood our business, used our product, and built great creative to address that." – VP of Marketing, Cloud-based Camera Manufacturer

Hydrogen Advertising assisted an international natural grocer, overseeing new start opening and retail marketing plans. The team supported strategy and media for six store openings, coordinating between advertisers, timelines, and deliverables. They then provided comprehensive roadmaps and recaps for each campaign. The client is impressed with their work. 

"Not only were they easy to understand and organized, but they were also very clear about timelines while remaining flexible. That is to say, they established a schedule for when and what we needed to deliver." — Marketing Coordinator, Natural Grocer

HypeLife works with a board sports company to provide branding and social media marketing services, both of whch are targeted to appeal to millennials. HypeLife built an audience, created a new website, helped with email marketing campaigns, and now serves as the client's brand manager. The team’s efforts yielded a 35% increase in social media followers over the past 12 months.

“With HypeLife as our brand manager, life has been so much easier.”  - Owner, Board Sport Company 

A marketing agency hired i76 Solutions for help with multiple website development projects. i76 Solutions built custom websites that included e-commerce capabilities, software integration, database management, and API integration. The client appreciated i76 Solutions' transparency and attention to detail.

"We've won multiple awards for the website projects we've conducted with i76 Solutions. ... They offer technical expertise in so many areas." – President, Marketing Agency

JB Chicago helped a senior living development with marketing services. The rebranding campaign included a website redesign and strategic branding management. Their work, along with the quality of the work, has been extremely successful. JB Chicago is now marketing partners with the senior living community.

"Now there’s a single brand, everybody can identify with each other, and it’s consistent from property to property and market to market." – Principle, Senior Living Community

JStokes Agency oversaw advertising campaigns and rebranding strategies for a law firm. They designed a new website, met with focus groups of lawyers and ran a discovery program. As a result of the partnership, the firm won the advertising campaign of the year award from the Legal Marketing Association and users' time spent on its website has increased. 

"JStokes Agency has really gotten to know the nuances of our organization and it's able to work very well within that structure." – Director of Business Development, Law Firm

KHJ has a long-standing relationship with a community savings bank. They have been handling the bank’s media buying and placement, strategy, and creative development for about 20 years. KHJ recently redesigned the bank’s logo and website to refresh its brand image.

“They helped us get to the final point, determining what made the most sense and making sure the project was done within the timeframe. They’re great at managing times and budgets.” – Marketing Manager, Community Savings Bank

Kingstar Media provided digital campaign support for a media agency. They built their campaign around direct response television and other digital media. The campaign was successful, and both the client and the referring agency were pleased with their work.

“Their workflow is seamless and done with care and attention to detail. From the top down, Kingstar Media is really well-buttoned up.” – Managing Partner, Media Agency  

Kiosk provided a full slate of services for a city government that wanted to increase its business and community outreach. They not only performed social media marketing and strategy but also designed and developed the client’s website.

“Kiosk is community-oriented, making us feel as if we're their only client, even though they're an international group. It feels as if Kiosk is a part of our staff. The personal attention we've received is bar none.” – Communications Manager, City Government

Leff & Associates worked with this professional services firm to expand and grow its branding awareness, especially in certain regions of its country. They created a PR plan for the client with print and magazine publishing objectives and social media campaigns within the budget.

"Since working with Leff & Associates we have been mentioned in major publications across the country and have consistently grown 10%–15% year over year." — Managing Director, Professional Services Firm

A law firm needed help filling open positions and Most Likely To worked on the brand and online image in order to attract the right candidates. After that project, Most Likely To now conducts out of home advertising campaigns as well as managing their social media presence.

"They keep us well-informed of all the metrics involved—from click rates to the number of impressions our outdoor advertising has seen. We have been very pleased with their results." — HR Generalist, Law Firm

Mozoo devised a marketing campaign for a media buying agency. The agency also developed a media/tablet solution with geo-tagging capabilities, which helped the reach of their campaign. Mozoo met the client's standards and were very responsive. 

"Mozoo Group's level of client service is outstanding – probably one of the best partners we've ever worked with. " — Media Planner and Buyer, Media Buying Agency

Newell Ledbetter Advertising provided SEO and design support for a social media consulting firm's clients. Along with focusing their efforts on Google, the agency also helped with content creation, website design, and social media marketing. 

"All our clients’ SEO rankings have increased. Our clients are happy; they trust us and Newell Ledbetter." —Owner, Social Media Consulting Firm

Nominal Techno worked for a dance retailer where they designed a marketing campaign to help expand their business. Specifically, they helped with their social media presence to attract new customers. The client was pleased with the team's work. 

"They provide us with a wide scope of internet advertising services and help us carry out a remarkably efficient social media advertising campaigns." – Management Executive, Dance Retail Store

A manufacturing company needed outside resources to aid their marketing efforts surrounding a new product. Power created product marketing campaigns using print and digital ads and also provided CGI animation services. 

"Throughout the advertisement stage, we’ve seen our site traffic double or even triple, and as well as an increase in product and brand awareness. With regards to the materials, Power always produces stunning visuals and assets." — Senior Communications Leader, Manufacturing Company

A building materials company hired Rock Candy Media to help streamline its brand unity across markets and brands it owned. Rock Candy Media designed a website and created social channels for each brand. They also created a suite of marketing collateral. The materials company experienced an increase in leads from its enhanced digital presence. 

"They're good about prioritizing work and delivering on time, unlike other vendors we've worked with in the past. The best creative is only so helpful when it's late, so we really appreciate their timely approach to their work. They're also good about providing creative input and helping us push the envelop with our branding. They go the extra mile without us even having to ask them." – Communications Manager, Building Materials Corporation

A music streaming service hired Rocket10 to run its site in Russia. Rocket10 tracks website performance for the site, specifically cost per impression (CPI).

“The traffic they generate is good, an increase, and they are always willing to cooperate with us. Overall, they're a fine company.” – Marketing Performance Manager, Music Streaming Site

Seedlogic did digital marketing for an online college apparel shop. The client wanted to double their revenue and they needed help with social media marketing. Seedlogic manages the client’s remarketing platforms and email marketing, and oversees social media campaigns. They also handle the creation, budget, and implementation of ads for the client. Since working with the company, the client has exceeded their goals.

“Since we started working with Seedlogic, we more than doubled our revenue. Our return on ad spend also increases by 50% each year.” — Founder and Co-CEO, Online College Apparel Shop

One of Sensis’ clients is an energy company that wanted to connect with its community with a bilingual PR campaign. Sensis organized community events, worked with local media, and designed and produced all the advertising material.

“In many ways, I feel that we're their only client. I know that's kind of a cliché – the way that they have been able to sometimes just drop everything else, get what we needed done, and bring in any additional partners, if necessary. They've really done an outstanding job.” – Communications Manager, Energy Company

A dining & entertainment venue needed an agency to guide it through the marketing process. SoMe Connect helped with the company's SEO strategy, reworking content on its website and creating PPC campaigns, which resulted in a 200% increase in leads and 20% increase in bookings. 

"SoMe went far and above any agency I have worked with. They were ready to stop by whenever our owner needed clarification or wanted to meet face to face with them ...They were always willing to do what it took to make our team feel at ease and help us understand that if you did need to do something last minute, they were always very responsive and on the ball with that." - Marketing Director, Dining & Entertainment Venue

A baking company originally hired Stevens & Tate for packaging design work, but the partnership expanded to billboard and display design and PR management in addition to packaging design.

"They understand our company and they understand our brand. They’re very responsive. If I give them a task, they hit the mark and don’t misunderstand. We just understand each other and there’s no confusion." – VP of Marketing, Baking Company

Stream Creative was hired by a private university to provide digital marketing assistance and develop its web platform with HubSpot. Stream Creative set up Google AdWords, supervised the client's SEO campaign, and collaborated with the university on several creative projects. 

"Their ability to listen attentively was key to the quality of their suggestions around ideas that we wouldn’t have otherwise thought of." — Director of Marketing, University

A resort management company hired The Brandon Agency to assist an in-house social media manager with social media marketing on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. They create videos and write articles for the client every month to ensure there’s enough content to share across the resort’s many social sites. The Brandon Agency also manages TripAdvisor, TripConnect, and Instant Book for the client.

“The Brandon Agency has helped us create as much success as any other bigger city agency has. We have seen significant results in terms of followers and engagement on social media. They do an amazing job.”

The Fantastical helped launch a management consulting firm. The Fantastical created branding and marketing materials for the company, including a website, business cards, and logo. 

"I have gotten good feedback on the website. I know that every prospect and the clients I’m currently working with have spent time on the website, familiarizing themselves with me and the nature of the business we’re doing. So, I’m very happy with how effectively it seems to communicate and position the company." - Principal, Management Consulting Firm

A nonprofit organization hired the Miller Group to put together a strategic marketing campaign. Their work included producing television ads, composing radio ads, and compiling design products for print media. The nonprofit is a retailer, so as a result of the work, they experienced an increase in sales. The client praises The Miller Group's versatility. 

"They [The Miller Group] gave us more value than what we paid. Their unique ideas were edgy, but never distasteful." – Former Marketing Manager, Nonprofit

A clothing retailer went to Elite SEM for advertising help. The project included an AdWords campaign, paid search strategy, and conversion rate optimization. The client experienced an increase in engagement online, which has helped them compete in a competitive market.

“They are forward-thinking both in our advertising with them and how they treat their employees.” – VP of E-Commerce, Clothing Retailer

Toast provided a software company with their video production services. They produced 5 animated videos used online and at events and arranged facility availability, royalty acquisition, and voice talent. The client was impressed with the positive feedback the project received.

“We’ve received very high praise from people that we value. Investors and attendees at conferences have remarked about the quality of the videos. Our sales team expects top quality, and they have said that they are proud to stand in front of these videos.” – Head of Marketing and Communications, Software Company 

Vowels Advertising helped a real estate company with its advertising campaign. The agency's work included developing a new brand, creating a logo, running social media, designing different print elements, and other marketing tasks. The client was very satisfied.

"We are very satisfied with the branding, which was clearly communicated and stood out immediately. The workflow was extremely effective." - CEO, Real Estate Company

Wallaroo handled the branding and digital strategies for a large online jacket retailer. Wallaroo Media designed and built the retailer a new site and managed its PPC campaigns. The retailer has managed to claim and retain the first result for international target search terms as a result of Wallaroo Media's work. 

"We can't ask for more than reaching the number one Google spot worldwide. I had never conceived of that and saw it as being beyond the realm of possibility." – Co-owner, Jacket Retailer

Wingman Media took charge of a window manufacturer's advertising and marketing. Wingman oversees everything including the client's radio, print, and digital advertising strategies, and is essentially in charge of the client's entire marketing budget, which is just under $1,000,000 per year.

"Overall, Wingman Advertising was able to decrease our lead cost by 52% and increase conversion from a call to an appointment by 24%." —CEO, Window Manufacturer

Xtra Mile oversaw the social media platforms and account-based marketing for a maritime shipping company. The agency assisted with peer-to-peer interactions, lead generation, and content strategy. As a result of the partnership, the client's subscription base and number of followers has increased drastically.

"Xtra Mile is very dedicated, caring, and professional. It finds solutions that are both creative and realistic." –Head of Global Marketing, Shipping Company 

Zubi Advertising worked assisted a supermarket chain with market planning, strategy, media buying, and content creation . The two companies entertained a relationship that lasted from 1984 to 2011, spanning seismic shifts in marketing and advertising.

"The multifaceted designers seamlessly adapted their production strategy to fit specific contextual needs." — Former SVP Marketing, Supermarket Chain