Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s marketing scene bridges historic Main Street commerce with a rising tech culture fueled by Comcast, BioLabs, and universities like Penn, Drexel, and Temple. Whether you’re a Center City startup looking for lead-gen or a global enterprise in the Navy Yard aiming to scale e-commerce, the right digital marketing partner can accelerate growth.
Clutch makes that search easier. Each agency listed here has been vetted through our rigorous, interview-based review process—covering strategy, execution, and measurable ROI. Use the filters to narrow results by budget, industry focus, or service line and find a Philadelphia digital marketing firm that aligns with your goals.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 35 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid acquisition, and website optimization. Their reviews highlight a consistent track record of technical competence, effective communication, and tailored solutions, with 100% of clients praising their reliability and responsiveness. Clients commend their ability to deliver tangible results, emphasizing improved traffic, conversions, and online visibility.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 361 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering services like SEM, PPC, SEO, and lead generation strategy. The reviews reflect a 90% satisfaction rate, highlighting their expertise in increasing lead volume and cost efficiency. Many clients commend their project management and cultural alignment, though one outlier criticized their handling of high-budget projects. Overall, their commitment to client success is well-regarded.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 70 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a range of services, including SEO, web development, and paid advertising. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: approximately 70% highlight positive impacts such as increased leads and enhanced digital visibility, while about 30% report negative experiences, including unethical strategy execution leading to significant business setbacks. The company's professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach are frequently praised, although concerns regarding transparency and accountability have been noted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is a digital marketing agency specializing in Amazon management, PPC, SEO, and digital strategy optimization. Across the reviews, clients report significant improvements in sales, lead generation, and brand awareness, with measurable results such as a 240% revenue increase over two years. The agency is highly praised for its expertise, responsiveness, and data-driven approach, with 100% positive feedback on their ability to deliver on time.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Carteret, NJ
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Bluefox Technologies is a web development firm. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and the company is in New York, New York and Carteret, New Jersey.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Asbury Park, NJ
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Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey and Northampton, Massachusetts, Radiant Elephant is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency renowned for its omnichannel media services, including digital advertising, SEO, and traditional media. The reviews highlight their impressive project management and innovative solutions, with 95% of reviewers commending their deep industry knowledge and attention to detail. Clients appreciate their strategic insights and data-driven results, with notable improvements in KPIs, brand sentiment, and ROI.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 345 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and website development and maintenance. Their services consistently receive positive feedback for their responsiveness, reliability, and expertise, with approximately 95% satisfaction on projects like SEO optimization and digital campaign management. Clients appreciate their proactive communication, data-driven strategies, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes, such as improved traffic and ROI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holmdel, NJ
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Branding agency WJ Media Group LLC is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLancaster, PA
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Kern Web Design is a web design agency. In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company was founded in 2014. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plainfield, NJ
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Mayan Mobile Marketing is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They are based in Plainfield, New Jersey and have small team. Their team provides Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Founded in 2012, Helping One More Entrepreneur is a graphic design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mountainside, NJ
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Digital Group X is a small web design company launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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Joya Digital is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2024, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Long Branch, NJ
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Launched in 2017, Dark City Digital, a small SEO agency, is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Founded in 2008, Quantum Dynamix, LLC is a small Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Email Marketing company. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Founded in 2009, Clearport, INC is a branding agency. The agency specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Smith Design is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey and Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, and their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Springfield, NJ
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Launched in 2011, AKG Creative is a branding agency. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Asbury Park, NJ
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Strive System Webtech is an Email Marketing company. Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the company provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Small branding company Vettore Media, LLC, is in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Based in Edison, New Jersey, Spatial Code Inc. Is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Summit, NJ
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JPW Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Summit, New Jersey-based agency was established in 1997. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Launched in 2018, Intellivizz is a small Dover, Delaware-based artificial intelligence development company. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio Grande, NJ
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Seawave Digital is a SEO agency and social media marketing company launched in 2015. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Small social media marketing firm Care Catalyst, is located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Godigital Promotion is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey and Bhubaneswar, India, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Olive, NJ
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Patchland Communications, LLC, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2012. Located in Mount Olive, New Jersey, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metuchen, NJ
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Beauty anthologie is a Metuchen, New Jersey-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Union, NJ
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PPC agency SearchDemon was launched in 2020. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Staten Island, NY
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Tom&Co. Is a web design company. The firm is based in Staten Island, New York. Their team focuses on Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDover, DE
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Sudden Impact Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY, NY
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Pay per click agency PPC360Ads is in New York, NY, New York. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scotch Plains, NJ
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Short Hills Design, LLC is a SEO services firm. They are based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Staten Island, NY
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Rosalind IT Services Inc, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Branding. The agency is located in Staten Island, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, NJ
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Digital Insider, LLC., a small pay per click agency and SEO services firm, is in Springfield, New Jersey. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiddletown Township, NJ
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Deimos Designs , a SEO company, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is headquartered in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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In Reading, Pennsylvania, The Drawing Board is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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VR IT Services Pro is a New York, New York-based custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoodbridge Township, NJ
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Miravic Studios is a print design agency launched in 2018. The firm specializes in Print Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCranford, NJ
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Interstellar Media is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2022. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Loud Media is a video production agency. They are in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Their team provides Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millburn, NJ
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Premiere Creative, an Advertising company, is located in Millburn, New Jersey. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerBel Air, MD
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Your Own Marketing Department is an Advertising company located in Bel Air, Maryland. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Madison, NJ
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Imprografix, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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KnowEm Social Branding Engine is a small SEO company launched in 2009. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Brook Township, NJ
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Mastro Communications is an Event Management company. They offer Event Management and Content Marketing and are based in Green Brook Township, New Jersey.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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Yuro is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the agency was founded in 2023. Their team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Social media marketing firm Red Bamboo Marketing was launched in 2013. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chester, NJ
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Fatrabbit CREATIVE is a graphic design company. They provide Graphic Design and Print Design and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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High Ground Creative, an Advertising company, was established in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Dover, Delaware.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Aims IT Solution is a Rawalpindi, Pakistan-based graphic design company. They offer Graphic Design and Web Development and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belmar, NJ
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In Belmar, New Jersey, Harmonic Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Launched in 2019, bandt, a small user experience design agency, is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clark, NJ
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Forrest & Blake Marketing - Advertising is a PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Clark, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manheim, PA
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Founded in 1999, RedX Web Design is a web design agency. The small team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 Philadelphia Digital Marketing Companies
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Philadelphia, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Evesham, NJ
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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36.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Ardmore, PA
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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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31.9/40.015.4/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Doylestown, PA
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cherry Hill, NJ
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30.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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33.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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32.2/40.020/20 Reviews5.7/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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32.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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33.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Media, PA
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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35.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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35.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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33.8/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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24.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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28.3/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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25.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews2.7/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Digital Marketing40% Other
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Philadelphia Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Hiring a local partner means you get to unlock key benefits that could drive notable results. Agencies in Philadelphia:
- Understand regional buyer behavior—from SEPTA commuters to Main Line shoppers
- Can produce on-site photo or video content without expensive travel fees
- Have relationships with area publishers (Philadelphia Magazine, Billy Penn) for native ad or PR opportunities
- Share your time zone, easing real-time collaboration during campaign pivots
Budgets vary for hiring a Philadelphia-based digital marketing agency based on key factors such as scope, creative requirements, and team size, but most Clutch-listed agencies charge:
- $100 – $175 per hour for project-based work
- $3,000 – $10,000 per month for integrated retainers that combine SEO, PPC, and content
Startups often begin with a $5,000 discovery sprint, while enterprise campaigns with multichannel media can exceed $25,000 monthly.
Local digital marketing agencies support a broad mix of sectors thanks to the city’s diverse economy. When hiring a Philly team, you can expect expertise in:
- Healthcare and life sciences along the I-76 corridor
- Higher education (thanks to the city’s 100+ colleges)
- Food and beverage—from Reading Terminal Market brands to craft breweries
- B2B manufacturing in suburban industrial parks
- Professional services like law, finance, and real estate
- Define success metrics—lead volume, ROAS, or brand lift.
- Review Clutch case studies for campaigns in your industry.
- Ask agencies to explain how they’ve driven Philadelphia-specific traffic (e.g., targeting “Delaware Valley” keywords).
- Evaluate team seniority and whether you’ll work with strategists or be handed to interns.
- Request a 90-day roadmap before signing.
Some red flags may seem insignificant at first but when they add up, they can cause horrible headaches and setbacks for your project. When vetting and hiring a prospective partner, watch out for these signs:
- Guaranteed rankings or overnight results—algorithms don’t work that way.
- One-size-fits-all proposals that ignore your neighborhood audience nuances (Fishtown ≠ King of Prussia).
- Poor communication cadence; if they ghost you during sales, expect worse post-kickoff.
- Lack of first-party data ownership—ensure ad accounts stay in your name.