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Media Planning and Buying agencies in United Kingdom

9 published agencies currently meet the research standard for this page. Each entry below states what it is best suited for and what evidence supports that.

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The short answer

Cross-channel media plans and buys across digital, out-of-home, radio, print and broadcast inventory.

The agencies below have enough source-backed evidence to be compared meaningfully. Use the comparison table for a scan, then read the profiles for the evidence behind each claim.

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Quick comparison of agencies on this page
AgencyBest suited forMin. projectTeam sizeEvidence
AgencyUKSuitable for consumer, B2B and healthcare brands seeking integrated brand, communications and website services.——agency provided
BBJ&KOrganizations seeking bespoke media plans for objectives large or small.—11-50agency provided
Brazil StreetUK businesses of various sizes wanting an independent, channel-agnostic media planning and buying partner across all channels, valuing hands-on senior involvement, data-led decisions and straight-talking, jargon-free collaboration since 2015.——agency provided
CNS MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
Mad Parrot MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
Prominent MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
Ridley Mensforth MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
TV Advertising AgencyNot yet documented——agency provided
Vega CommsNot yet documented——agency provided
  • AgencyUK

    Bath, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An independent, integrated brand, communications and web agency based in Bath.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • BBJ&K

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A UK-leading independent media agency partnering creativity with strategic media positioning and planning, including out-of-home and paid social campaigns.

    • Paid Media
    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    11-50
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Brazil Street

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An independent, data-driven media planning and buying agency in Manchester established in 2015, covering all media channels.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.

  • CNS Media

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Manchester-based media agency that plans, buys and executes campaigns across national and local TV, VOD, radio, press and cinema.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • Mad Parrot Media

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Radio and broadcast advertising agency based in Manchester and London, booking airtime and producing audio content for commercial stations.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • Prominent Media

    Felixstowe, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    East of England media buying and advertising agency delivering multi-channel campaigns across out of home, broadcast, print, social and online.

    • Paid Media
    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Graphic Design
    • Television and Broadcast
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • Ridley Mensforth Media

    County Durham, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Full-service North East England advertising agency handling media planning and buying across radio, press, TV and outdoor.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • TV Advertising Agency

    London, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A London television advertising agency handling creative through to broadcast.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 13, 2026.

  • Vega Comms

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An independent media planning and buying agency in Manchester working across TV, radio, print, out-of-home and direct channels.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 16, 2026.

How these agencies were evaluated

  • 25Demonstrated results and case-study evidenceDocumented outcomes with a verifiable source. Claims without an attached source receive no points.
  • 20Verified review quality, quantity and recencyOnly reviews that pass identity verification and are published on this site count toward this component.
  • 15Depth of specialty expertiseEvidence of sustained, senior-level work in the specialty rather than a services page listing it.
  • 15Portfolio relevance and qualityRelevance of published work to the buyer segment the page addresses.
  • 10Client and industry fitConsistency of client size, sector and engagement model with the stated best-fit buyer.
  • 10Team expertise and leadershipNamed practitioners, tenure and the seniority actually attached to client work.
  • 5Transparency and information freshnessPublic pricing signals, verifiable facts and how recently information was confirmed.

Read the full methodology, including evidence-confidence levels and methodology versioning.

Typical pricing

We publish pricing ranges only where an agency has disclosed them or a source documents them. Where a minimum project size or hourly range is missing on this page, it means we have not confirmed it — not that the agency is inexpensive or expensive.

How to choose an agency in this market

Start from the decision you are actually making: the stage of your business, the outcome you need in the next twelve months, and the internal team that will own the work afterwards. Specialty depth matters more than agency size for most buyers.

Ask every shortlisted agency for two references in your sector, the names of the people who will do the work, and one example where the engagement did not go to plan. Compare the answers against the evidence recorded on their profile here.

Market-specific considerations

Contracting norms, currency, tax treatment and time-zone overlap all change the real cost of an engagement. Where a market-specific factor is documented for an agency, it appears on that agency's profile with a source attached.

Frequently asked questions

Why are some pages empty?
Because we do not fabricate directory content. A page is populated only when agencies have completed research with attached sources.
Does verification mean an agency is recommended?
No. Verification describes what we confirmed — identity, claim ownership or reviewer identity. It is separate from editorial score and evidence confidence.
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No. Sponsorships are labelled and separated from editorial results, and cannot change a score, a ranking or a review.

Sources and methodology

Every factual claim on an agency profile carries a source URL, a source type, a verification status and a last-verified date. Sources for the agencies above are listed on each profile.