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 34 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency offering services such as website maintenance, SEO, website optimization, and lead generation. Their overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers emphasizing their impressive project management, responsiveness, and effective communication. Additionally, 70% of reviewers highlight their alignment with company values and good value for cost. Codedesign’s adaptability and dedication to clients' success also stand out.
$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.
$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 340 projectsSmartSites is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website development, and PPC management. They are consistently commended for their high ratings and the ability to deliver measurable improvements, such as a 30% boost in efficiency and significant increases in web traffic and ad performance. Approximately 95% of reviewers highlight their project management excellence and responsiveness, with particular praise for individual project managers like Javier, Darius, and Haadi. Areas for improvement include faster project turnarounds and more proactive strategic recommendations.
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Established in 2014, Blackbear Media is a small Linwood, New Jersey-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Moorestown, NJ
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NextLevel.com is a Content Marketing company. Based in Moorestown, New Jersey, the firm focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Laurel Township, NJ
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In Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey, Impact Internet Marketing - NJ SEO Services is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They focus on Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fanwood, NJ
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Local Business Marketing Solutions, a mobile application development company, is based in Fanwood, New Jersey. Founded in 2007, the team provides Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Wilmington, DE
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Burloak Consulting, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and Calgary, Canada. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cherry Hill, NJ
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Izla SEO is a Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Blackbird e-Solutions LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the agency was founded in 2005. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Collegeville, PA
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Established in 2010, Combat Contractor Marketing is a midsize branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Feasterville-Trevose, PA
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Stepman SEO, a small branding agency, is headquartered in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bel Air, MD
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MCG Studios is a small Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and IT managed services and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, NJ
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Creative Visual Productions NJ, a SEO company, offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The company is located in Woodbury, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westfield, NJ
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Founded in 2014, Design Lab LLC is a small Westfield, New Jersey-based SEO company. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Content Marketing company Speakeasy Creative is located in Moorestown, New Jersey and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Asbury Park, NJ
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Founded in 2007, Fortune Web Marketing is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Allentown, PA
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ISEA Media is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2008, the firm offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Akron, PA
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Based in Akron, Pennsylvania, WebTek is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1999, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, True Voice Media is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lambertville, NJ
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Founded in 1999, Local Wisdom is a small Lambertville, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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Established in 1998, 20/10 Solutions is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Advertising and is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hillsborough, NJ
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EXPRESEO, a SEO services firm, is in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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BiggerFish Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing and is in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Galloway, NJ
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ULead Genie, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2016. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clinton, NJ
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Ascent Digital Media, LLC is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Clinton, New Jersey, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bayville, NJ
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Founded in 2001, On Your Mark Design and Graphics is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hillsborough, NJ
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In Hillsborough, New Jersey, POP Advertising Partners is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Trevose, PA
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Broadpath is a small public relations agency. Founded in 2013, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9High Bridge, NJ
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Data Voice Marketing + Public Relations is a High Bridge, New Jersey-based Email Marketing and social media marketing firm. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pitman, NJ
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Headquartered in Pitman, New Jersey, Your Web Chick NJ is an Email Marketing and social media marketing firm. They provide Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2011.
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Elite Online Media is a midsize Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bel Air, MD
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Piccirilli Dorsey, a branding company, offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Bel Air, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wayne, PA
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TME Communications is a branding company launched in 2003. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Content Marketing company Entrepreneur Marketing was launched in 2013. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Cup O Content is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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See all 1 projectsDigital Minds BPO Services specializes in creating visually appealing, search engine optimized, and user-friendly websites, often using WordPress, with added features such as e-commerce capabilities and social media integration. The overall feedback highlights their strong project management skills, responsiveness, and ability to exceed client expectations, demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to their work.
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Established in 2013, Improve & Grow, LLC, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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TL Websites is a small SEO agency and social media marketing agency in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holmdel, NJ
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Small SEO company and social media marketing agency Screaming Lunatic Brand Development, is in Holmdel, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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Established in 2002, HCNB Online Media is a SEO company and social media marketing company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Advise NJ LLC is a SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. The firm is based in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chalfont, PA
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Mad Icarus Media, Inc., an user experience agency, was founded in 2014. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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WSI Internet Marketing, a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is located in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Haddonfield, NJ
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Mountwell Marketing, a SEO agency, is based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2012, Snyder Online Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Philadelphia SEO for Growth is a pay per click agency. They are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have small team. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Walsh Internet Marketing - NJ, a pay per click company, was launched in 2014. In Toms River, New Jersey, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rank My Business, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Raritan, New Jersey. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Front Street Consulting, a social media marketing agency, provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The firm is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Applied SEM is a small Email Marketing company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Asbury Park, NJ
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More Students is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2018. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Marclie, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2017. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Philadelphia Digital Marketing Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Philadelphia, 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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36.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ardmore, PA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Ardmore, PA
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33.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 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 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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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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32/40.019.8/20 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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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34/40.016.4/20 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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33.1/40.016.8/20 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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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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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 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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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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$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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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28.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 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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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.