Ranked · 110 of 134 assessed
Ordered by Agency List ScoreMedia planning and buying with data-driven strategies
Award-winning Asian American advertising and multicultural marketing
Omnichannel fulfillment software for 3PLs and inventory management
Brand identity, packaging, and campaigns for food, beverage, and retail brands
Integrated marketing campaigns across all media channels
Mobile game marketing built around user acquisition, engagement, retention, and analytics
Digital advertising and audio services for live events and media
Creative campaigns for Series A and B tech startups
Cultural marketing with data-driven campaigns and omnichannel experiences
Transformational media strategies for ecommerce and retail sectors
Digital-first performance creative with high-touch, high-volume capabilities
Contextual intelligence and high-impact advertising technology
Media planning across TV, CTV, radio, podcast, and programmatic for growth-stage brands
Amplifies brand ideas through creative development and strategic messaging.
Creates ads people love across TV, digital, and social platforms.
Media planning, audience development, and ROI analytics built around Agile Mix Modeling
Integrated ad campaigns across desktop, mobile, and in-store platforms.
Omni-channel fundraising for nonprofits and faith-driven organizations
Creative development and brand strategy for clean energy and healthcare
Collaborative advertising with strategic creativity and digital focus
Analytics and PPC services for inbound lead capture and search visibility
Brand strategy and demand marketing for impactful growth
Radio, TV, and Google Ads campaigns built for plumbing and HVAC contractors
Faith-based marketing strategies and transformative storytelling for impactful growth
Media agnostic solutions for TV, radio, and digital campaigns
Crafts digital experiences and effective ad campaigns for brands
Transforms cultural insights into market growth across diverse audiences
AI-driven SEO and SEM for impactful digital marketing results
Branding, digital, and retail strategies with a creative edge
B2B marketing with brand strategy and digital execution
Creative advertising with humor for brand engagement
Creative advertising and design with strategic impact
Creative sustainability marketing with media planning and video production
Media strategy and planning for diverse advertising needs
SEO and content marketing for diverse industries and platforms
Marketing, staff training, and research built exclusively for dental practices nationwide
Creative campaigns, media buying, and social content production for brands
Award-winning campaigns in radio, billboards, and digital advertising
Direct response media buying with radio and digital expertise
Multicultural marketing through creative strategy and digital innovation
Specializes in social media, branding, and digital advertising.
SEO and PPC services for inbound lead capture and search visibility
Performance media agency specializing in TV and digital strategies
Psychology-driven advertising and behavior change marketing
Funeral marketing with strategic planning and creative production
Creativity and design for web, video, and advertising
Combining traditional and digital media for impactful campaigns
Outdoor advertising across Northern California highways and cities
Challenger Brand Marketing and Strategic Advertising Services
Custom Websites and SEO Services for Global Industries
Specializes in direct response advertising and media buying
Crafting compelling stories through web design and digital advertising
Augmented and Mixed Reality Experiences for Global Brands
Direct response fundraising and advocacy for nonprofits nationwide
Cinema advertising with high recall and targeted audience engagement
Outsourced marketing for mid-market B2B with digital and video expertise
Creative advertising and design for entertainment and corporate branding
SEO and PPC services for inbound lead capture and search visibility
Connecting brands through digital, social, and traditional media.
Brand strategy and creative development for impactful marketing
Global product placement in streaming TV and movies
Brand strategy, identity, and physical production spanning packaging, apparel, and trade show booths
360 advertising, marketing strategy, and creative excellence
Creative campaigns for Maverick Brands and impactful client partnerships
Loyal advertising for food and beverage brands
Creativity-driven campaigns for brands like Xfinity and Doritos
Hispanic-first, multicultural marketing with cultural fluency and realness.
Custom canopies and inflatables for impactful event marketing
Creative advertising and marketing for diverse industries
Food marketing expertise in CPG, restaurants, and branded produce.
Digital marketing with SEO, web design, and paid advertising
Travel and lifestyle marketing through branding and digital strategies
Creative campaigns and branding for diverse industries
Omni-channel campaigns with data-driven performance focus
Media planning, social strategy, and experiential activations for brand and campaign work
Disruption methodology and creative excellence for brand impact
Creative campaigns and brand strategy with an outside perspective
Creative advertising and strategic marketing for lasting brand impact
Promotional products and apparel with custom design and fast delivery
Creative campaigns and brand development for diverse industries
Crafts strong brands with media buying and web design expertise
Marketing strategies for non-profits and do-gooders since 2009
Corporate apparel, promotional products, and online company stores for Modesto and Sacramento
Delivers digital marketing and video production for automotive clients
Pedicab advertising and sponsorships for San Diego conventions and events.
Automotive advertising and dealership marketing with data-driven strategies
Specializing in affordable SEO and internet marketing strategies
Specializes in Asian marketing and data-driven advertising strategies.
Bridging cultural and technological gaps in advertising
Campaign creative and trailers for major studios, networks, and streamers
Creative advertising with a focus on ROI and media partnerships
Multicultural marketing, media buying, and event production for regional and national brands
Public relations and media buying for theatre, dance, opera, and touring productions
Data-driven marketing and website design for Bay Area businesses
Combines brand advertising with direct response for clear, compelling sales.
Entertainment marketing across Los Angeles and London
Showing the top 96 of 110 ranked agencies.
Also in California · 46 not ranked here
22 have not yet been assessed on the Agency List Score. Alphabetical.About this ranking
What this page ranks
This page ranks 110 of the 134 assessed media planning and buying agencies in California — the ones carrying a published score — out of 156 listed.
The score measures how well an agency documents its own work in public — named clients, quantified outcomes, and whether those outcomes are attributed to the agency rather than described as the client's own results. It does not measure client satisfaction, price, or availability.
Cohorts and awards
Agencies are compared within a cohort — here, Media Planning and Buying in California. A cohort must be large enough to express the band being awarded: at least 8 assessed agencies for a top 25% award, 20 for top 10%, 40 for top 5%, and 300 for top 1%. This one holds 134, so the strongest award available here is top 5%.
The 22 media planning and buying agencies not yet assessed are listed on this page but not ranked.
A further 24 were assessed and no published evidence of their work was found, so no score is shown for them.
Paid placement
Partner agencies can buy a labelled placement block above the ranking on this page. It is always marked as paid and is never mixed into the ranked list.
Placement is paid; it does not affect the ranking, cohort membership, or any agency's score. Ranking position, cohort membership and the score itself are not for sale.
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Questions
- How many media planning and buying agencies are in California?
- 156 are listed on Agency List in California. 134 of them have been assessed on the Agency List Score as of October 2026, and 110 of those carry a published score.
- Which media planning and buying agency in California is ranked highest?
- Bloom Ads, with an Agency List Score of 97.7, ranks #1 of 134 assessed agencies in Media Planning and Buying in California.
- Why are 46 media planning and buying agencies listed here but not ranked?
- 22 of the 156 listed have not yet been assessed on the Agency List Score. A further 24 were assessed and no published evidence of their work was found, so no score is shown for them. They each have a profile and are listed below the ranking, alphabetically, rather than being hidden or mixed into it.
- How is the ranking determined?
- By Agency List Score, within the Media Planning and Buying in California cohort of 134 assessed agencies. The score is computed from evidence published on each agency's own website: named clients, quantified outcomes, and whether the outcome is attributed to the agency. Paid placement does not affect it.