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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 118 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website design, and PPC management. Reviews highlight their exceptional communication and project management skills, with 100% of clients noting their responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines. The agency is praised for boosting online visibility and client growth, with some clients experiencing up to 1500% business increase. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$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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MGEMS Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The company is in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey and South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
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Affiliate Marketing company Profex Digital was founded in 2023. The team provides Affiliate Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in London, England and Brooklyn, New York.
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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.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 28 projectsWeb Tonic is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website optimization, and digital advertising. Across their Clutch.co reviews, they consistently receive high praise for their technical expertise, professionalism, and effective project management. Approximately 85% of reviewers commend their ability to meet project deadlines and deliver measurable improvements in traffic and lead generation. Clients appreciate their transparent communication and strategic recommendations that align closely with business goals.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Just Get Known, a small branding company, is based in Clifton, New Jersey. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Diversify Offshore Staffing Solutions is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2011, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Content Marketing company SEO Authority was founded in 2017. The agency provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Pace Branding and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1949, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Techwood Digital is a small PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Advertising and were launched in 2008.
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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsThought Media™ was established in 2009 and is an AI-driven digital technology company helping organizations strengthen their online presence, improve efficiency, and achieve measurable growth. The
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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FleishmanHillard HighRoad is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based public relations company. Their services include Public Relations and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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User experience company Tank Design focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding. They are in New York, New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Codehouse is a midsize London, England-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Founded in 2013, Croud Luxe is a midsize branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2016, Consu.me is a CRM consulting and SI company. The firm provides CRM consulting and SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Empire Media is a SEO company. Their small team is in New York, New York. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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PRAVDA Collective is a branding firm headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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DBC is a PR company. The New York, New York-based firm was established in 2005. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Based in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York, E/LA Advertising. Is an Advertising company. Established in 2004, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Hackensack, NJ
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Ez Web Services is a Corporate Photography company. Their small team is headquartered in South Hackensack, New Jersey. Their services include Corporate Photography and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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SWAT Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. Based in Morristown, New Jersey, their small team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fair Lawn, NJ
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Small social media marketing firm Villager Marketing Co., is headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Brunswick Township, NJ
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FreshLeads Technologies LLC, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2022. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Entermedia GmbH is a video production company located in Berlin, Germany and New York, New York. Founded in 2004, the team offers Video Production and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Ace Online Marketing Solutions is a small Los Angeles, California-based app development firm. The team provides Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Established in 2009, Manifest London is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Dogo Creativo is a branding firm. Based in Bogotá, Colombia and New York, New York, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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Branding company SkyCare MEDIA provides Branding and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Asbury Park, NJ
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24K Creative is an Asbury Park, New Jersey-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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The DMI Group, Inc, a small branding company, is based in Middletown, Delaware and New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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Established in 2001, Element 9 is a small Brooklyn, New York-based Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Rock&stars digital GmbH is a branding agency. Their team is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany and New York, New York. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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PR firm EvolveMKD was established in 2014. The small team offers Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Established in 2016, Be Native Group is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Florham Park, NJ
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BML Public Relations, a PR agency, was launched in 2006. The agency provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Montvale, NJ
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ATCS, an IT strategy consulting company, is in Montvale, New Jersey and Jaipur, India. Founded in 2000, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Small Content Marketing and public relations company Legend, is based in New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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MMGY Global is a branding firm. The agency is in Kansas City, Missouri and New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Fairfield, NJ
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Redi-Data, Inc. Is an Email Marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Fairfield, New Jersey. Their team offers Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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AGAIN Interactive is a social media marketing company. Their team is in Morristown, New Jersey and focuses on Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kinnelon, NJ
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Simple Marketing Now LLC is a small Digital Strategy and social media marketing agency launched in 2009. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Union, NJ
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Rubens Blanc Management is an Union, New Jersey-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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Founded in 2011, Braze is a mobile app development firm and Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Launched in 2009, Airship is a midsize mobile application development company and Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Founded in 2008, Dstillery is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kinnelon, NJ
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Fuerza Strategy Group is a social media marketing agency. The team is located in Kinnelon, New Jersey, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Long Island City, NY
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A4 Media is a media planning and buying company and social media marketing firm. In Long Island City, New York, the company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norwalk, CT
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American Interactive Marketing is a Marketing Strategy and social media marketing company founded in 2007. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Content Remarketing, a small Content Marketing company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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VIP Social is a social media marketing firm established in 2017. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roseland, NJ
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Maslowski & Associates Public Relations is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Public Relations and were founded in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Blingby, LLC, an Advertising and Other Digital Marketing company, was founded in 2015. The agency offers Advertising and Other Digital Marketing.
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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.