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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEA, website optimization, and lead generation. The reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Over 90% of reviewers commend their tailored strategies and effective project management, which result in significant traffic growth, improved visibility, and increased conversions. Codedesign's data-driven approach and cultural fit are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 109 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in services such as SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and programmatic advertising. Overall, 100% of reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, communication, and alignment with company values. While some feedback indicated a need for deeper industry understanding, 80% of reviews praised their project management and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 369 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, SEO, and digital advertising strategies. Reviews indicate a high satisfaction rate, with approximately 80% positive feedback highlighting their effective communication, expertise, and ability to increase leads and sales. However, around 10% of reviewers experienced challenges with achieving targeted results, citing issues like ineffective campaign optimizations.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and web development services. The majority of reviews (approximately 80%) highlight their proficiency, responsiveness, and strong project management, while a few (20%) note unmet expectations or significant project failures. Overall, their strategic approach and ability to drive measurable results are frequently praised by clients.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 2018, Sugatan is a social media marketing company. Located in New York, New York, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Book Writing Bureau is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is a digital marketing agency specializing in Amazon sales optimization, SEO, and paid media management. With a strong reputation for data-driven strategies and responsiveness, 100% of reviewers highlight their expertise in increasing sales and improving online presence. Clients frequently commend their proactive communication and commitment to success.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including SEO, social media, and paid advertising. Reviews indicate a high level of client satisfaction, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their strategic insights, project management, and innovative approach. The firm's ability to deliver measurable results and provide excellent customer service is consistently highlighted.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 40 projectsCoozmoo Digital. Solutions. Agency is a full-service digital marketing company specializing in website development, SEO, social media marketing, and Google Ads management. The reviews highlight their professionalism, effective project management, and commitment to client success. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their communication and strategic approach, while many noted significant improvements in website traffic and lead generation, with consistent positive feedback across all projects.
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Launched in 2012, S2W Media is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Email Marketing and is located in New York, New York and San Francisco, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Long Island City, NY
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10 Studio is a video production company founded in 2022. The team specializes in Video Production and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsROSSK specializes in Fractional CMO Services, providing strategic marketing guidance and hands-on implementation. With a track record of over 100% positive client feedback, ROSSK is praised for its
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsBliss Integrated provides PR and demand generation services, with a focus on connecting businesses to B2B influencers. Overall feedback indicates some success in generating PR buzz, but client experiences were marred by ineffective workflows and concerns about their interpersonal strategies within client teams.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Dynamo PR, a public relations company, is in London, England and San Francisco, California. The team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rutherford, NJ
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Located in Clifton, New Jersey and Teterboro, New Jersey, Wolony Digital Marketing Agency NJ is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Small Advertising company Marccx Media, is in Brooklyn, New York. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Dozen Digital is a New York, New York-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UpMarketing is a social media marketing firm. The Toronto, Canada-based firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mount Vernon, NY
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Bellini Marketing is a Mount Vernon, New York-based social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Advertising and were established in 2021.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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NVE Experience Agency, an Event Marketing company, was launched in 2005. They offers Event Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Avention Media is a New York, New York-based Email Marketing and Direct Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Ghost Writing Way, a Content Writing Services and Content Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The small team focuses on Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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In Newark, New Jersey, IT Chimes is a web development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSavior Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering services such as SEO, website maintenance, and Google Ads management. Their reviews indicate overall dissatisfaction, with significant issues related to poor communication, inadequate project management, and lack of accountability. Approximately 100% of reviewers expressed negative feedback, particularly concerning serious problems with website security and difficulties regaining control of business assets.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, Ragnarok, Inc is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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Cultivo Studio is a branding company located in Hoboken, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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MinusL, a video production company, is located in New York, New York. They provide Video Production and Content Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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Wisdom digital marketing is a branding firm founded in 2012. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Lumus Inc is a New York, New York-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 2020, Front Preservation, llc is a small SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newark, NJ
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DevXpertz is a web development company. Their small team is located in Newark, New Jersey and specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy. The firm was founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 9 projectsFounded in 2014, IMP Marketing is a leading eCommerce marketing agency serving brands across the U.S. and Canada. Our unique revenue-share model ensures we only succeed when our clients do,
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Public relations company Gutenberg focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2004.
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The Liberty Writers is a large Astoria, New York-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bergenfield, NJ
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Growfilliate, an Affiliate Marketing company, was founded in 2020. The team offers Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Union, NJ
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Established in 2019, Rodney Creatives is a small Union, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Webmax Media is a SEO company. They are located in Brooklyn, New York and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2023, Talk is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Rank Street SEO is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2019, Ambrose Marketing is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, SCHORE is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Teaneck, NJ
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Established in 2025, Skribe Labs is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerRidgewood, NJ
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See all 2 projectsRicardo Rodriguez is a versatile digital marketing and SEO agency, adept at website development and search engine optimization. Clients report substantial business growth, with one noting a 300% increase in leads and another achieving a top three organic ranking locally. With 100% positive feedback emphasizing professionalism and results, Ricardo Rodriguez is recognized for exceptional communication and a commitment to staying ahead of algorithm changes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Frantic Studio is a video production company. They offer Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2007. The firm is based in Brooklyn, New York.
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Kalyna Marketing LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is in New York, New York and offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9East Rutherford, NJ
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Xplore Enterprise, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2015. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 1983, alternatives, a small branding firm, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Great Neck, NY
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See all 1 projectsTurning Point Lead Generation is a digital marketing agency specializing in website modernization and social media marketing. Reviews highlight their proficiency in enhancing online engagement and customer acquisition, with 100% positive feedback on their project management and affordability. Clients recommend a collaborative approach for optimal results.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in performance creative testing and PPC management across platforms such as Meta and Google. Clients highlight their creativity, proactive project management, and impressive results, including significant increases in ad conversions and click-through rates. Social Fresh's leadership is praised for its attentiveness, with no noted areas for improvement, making them highly recommended.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mineola, NY
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SEMPITE is a SEO services firm. The company is located in Mineola, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and AI Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Mekanism is an Advertising company. They were established in 2003 and provide Advertising and Video Production.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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B-Reel is a branding firm. They were launched in 1999 and provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Tribal Worldwide is a social media marketing agency. The firm is based in New York, New York and Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Incisive Media is a branding company. Launched in 1994, the company is located in London, England and New York, New York. Their team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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OLIVER, an UX company, was launched in 2004. Headquartered in London, England and New York, New York, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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In Montclair, New Jersey, Carlucci Design, Inc. Is a small SEO company and social media marketing agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Search Interactions, LLC (acquired by MWWPR) is a small Clifton, New Jersey-based SEO agency and social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in New York
Local agencies live and breathe the city’s trends. Think Fashion Week buzz or holiday shopping on Fifth Avenue. By working with an NYC-based team you gain:
- Immediate access to local media, influencer, and event networks
- On-site collaboration for faster creative iterations
- Insight into regional search habits (e.g., borough-specific queries)
- Familiarity with compliance rules affecting finance, healthcare, and other heavily regulated New York industries For companies targeting national or global markets, NYC agencies often have multilingual talent and connections that extend far beyond the city.
Budgets vary widely:
- Hourly rates: $150–$300 for senior-level strategists
- Monthly retainers: $5,000–$25,000, depending on scope and channel mix
- Project work (e.g., website launch or campaign sprint): $15,000–$100,000+ Large agencies along Madison Avenue usually command the higher end; boutique shops in Brooklyn or Queens may offer leaner pricing without sacrificing creativity.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, agencies often specialize in:
- Finance & fintech
- Fashion and beauty
- Hospitality, restaurants, and tourism
- Healthtech and biotech
- Real estate and proptech
- Arts, entertainment, and nonprofits
Many firms also have dedicated teams for SaaS startups clustered around “Silicon Alley.”
Follow these guidelines to help with your process:
- Define objectives—brand awareness, lead generation, e-commerce sales, etc.
- Shortlist agencies with case studies in your vertical.
- Review Clutch ratings for strategy, quality, and timelines.
- Ask about channel expertise (SEO vs. paid media) and in-house vs. outsourced talent.
- Request KPIs and reporting cadence that match your decision cycles.
Pro tip: Schedule an in-person or virtual workshop to gauge culture fit; collaboration style can be a decisive factor in NYC’s fast-paced market.
Look out for companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed rankings or viral promises (no one controls algorithms).
- Opaque pricing or heavily bundled “black-box” services.
- Minimal local references despite claiming NYC expertise.
- High staff turnover—ask who will actually work on your account.
- One-size-fits-all strategies; successful NYC campaigns require neighborhood-level nuance.