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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Philadelphia, PAServices provided
See all 109 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency, highly regarded for their expertise in web design and search engine optimization. They consistently receive positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their professionalism, project management, and ability to deliver results on time. Clients frequently highlight their positive company culture and the team’s dedication to understanding and aligning with client goals.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenixville, PA
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VFC, Inc., an Advertising company, is in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 1999.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Bondepus Graphic Design, a branding firm, offer Branding and Email Marketing. They were established in 2002.
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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 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Pendurance Associates LLC is a small Digital Strategy company based in Wilmington, Delaware. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ship Bottom, NJ
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Mena Web Agency is a web design agency. In Ship Bottom, New Jersey, the firm focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, NJ
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Digital Strategy company Trinity Web Media & Development was launched in 2015. Headquartered in Stockton, New Jersey, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Launched in 2006, YourOwnURLs is a SEO agency. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cherry Hill, NJ
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SEO By The Phoenix is a small Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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 - 9Bethlehem, PA
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Established in 2001, Designz23 Web Design is a small Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Small social media marketing firm Seocorp, is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Yardley, PA
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Kessler Digital Design, a branding firm, was established in 2001. The company provides Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Wyoming Interactive is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2008 and offer Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Washington, PA
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Advance Web Design Inc. Is a small Fort Washington, Pennsylvania-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, DE
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Based in Greenville, Delaware, The Artful Union is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Narberth, PA
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MetaTechnical is an other IT consulting and SI company. They focus on other IT consulting and SI and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2003. The agency is in Narberth, Pennsylvania.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, NJ
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Korn Hynes Advertising is a small Morristown, New Jersey-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Orbits Design, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2018. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toms River, NJ
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Small video production company ASAP Multimedia, is based in Toms River, New Jersey. The team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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Established in 2009, Borelli Designs LLC is a branding company. The firm offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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Launched in 1999, Resolve Media is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newtown, PA
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Founded in 1993, PrintMail Solutions is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The midsize team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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DAY Vision Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Allentown, Pennsylvania-based firm was launched in 2003. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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Digital Marketing Gal is an Email Marketing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Infinity Intellectuals, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249King of Prussia, PA
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Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 84444 Mobile Marketing is a midsize Mobile & App Marketing company. The team focuses on Mobile & App 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 - 9Burlington, NJ
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BlockchainVT is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2018. Their services include Content Marketing and Blockchain.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Reading, PA
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Stratix Systems, a midsize Email Marketing and print design agency, is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their services include Email Marketing and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pixel Engine is an e-commerce development company. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenixville, PA
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Miller Designworks, a graphic design company, is in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The team offers Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Brunswick Township, NJ
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BizzeBees is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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FZP Digital is a SEO company. Launched in 2013, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Washington, PA
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Headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Digital Extreme Technologies LLC is a SEO services firm. Established in 2007, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Kiwi Marketing Group is a social media marketing agency. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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MDS Design is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethlehem, PA
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Fun-Nominal Events & Marketing is a small Event Marketing company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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InfoSafe Design, a small print design company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Print Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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ChaseWeb Website Design is a Wilmington, Delaware-based mobile application development firm. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small custom software development company 10 Types Inc., is based in Wilmington, Delaware. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middletown, DE
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SEODelaware, a small Advertising company, is based in Middletown, Delaware. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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Dean Marketing Communications and Design is a small Reading, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Digsites is a small Advertising company. Founded in 2005, the team provides Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upper Darby, PA
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ERose Web & Business Services is an Email Marketing company founded in 2002. The firm provides Email Marketing and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Founded in 2017, Gravity Rail Media, a small Advertising company, is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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A & E Cyber Publishers is an UX design company. The Center Valley , Pennsylvania-based agency specializes in UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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FAB WEB PHILLY is a Logo company. They are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have small team. Their team offers Logo and Print Design.
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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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$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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$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.