Top Google Ads PPC Agencies in New York City
New York City’s ad scene runs from iconic Madison Avenue agencies to nimble Brooklyn boutiques, making it a global epicenter for pay-per-click (PPC) innovation. Whether you’re a Wall Street fintech or a DTC startup fresh out of the Flatiron district, the right Google Ads partner can turn clicks into revenue fast.
Clutch curates client-verified reviews, detailed case studies, and objective performance data to spotlight the most reliable Google Ads PPC agencies in New York City. Use our filters—budget, hourly rate, industry focus, or team size—to quickly narrow your shortlist and connect with partners that match your growth goals. You may also broaden the services you want and browse New York City Top Digital Marketing Agencies to expand the scope of services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves New York City, NYServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their deep expertise, client-focused approach, and significant improvements in conversion rates and ROI. Clients commend Keepers Digital for their effective communication, strategic optimization of campaigns, and ability to deliver measurable results in PPC and paid search initiatives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hackensack, NJ
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Organical - The SEO Experts, a SEO agency, was established in 1994. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 17 projectsBusySeed specializes in enhancing lead generation for enterprises through advanced strategies such as paid search, PPC campaigns, and personalized landing pages. Clients commend their data-driven approach, seamless project management, and ability to improve conversion rates while optimizing ad spend. BusySeed's innovative tools, like SeedOutreach, have been particularly effective in engaging enterprise audiences at a lower cost per acquisition.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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PurpleCup Digital is a SEO agency headquartered in Mars Hill, North Carolina and Jersey City, New Jersey. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Launched in 2016, Shalmie - PPC Agency is a pay per click agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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QRY is a media planning and buying agency founded in 2016. The firm specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Dignotion is a PPC company. Their small team is in New York, New York and focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2013.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Percepture is a PR agency. They were launched in 2004 and focus on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brooklyn, NY
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In Brooklyn, New York, Social Verse is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Web design company Good Agency is based in New York, New York. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Potenture Technology Group is a Roseland, New Jersey-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSmall Biz SEO is your solution to a more affordable SEO and marketing plans for small businesses. But don’t let the price fool you, we’re all about results. We spent years developing detailed
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Pay per click agency Virtual Staffing Agency was founded in 2017. The midsize team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Gensoft SEO Company USA is a social media marketing company. Established in 2008, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mason Interactive is a social media marketing agency located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2016, Click Digital Advertising, LLC is a small social media marketing company and PPC agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Guttenberg, NJ
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Halldon, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Guttenberg, New Jersey. Their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in services such as PPC, rapid testing of performance creative, and ad management across platforms like Google Ads. Their reviews highlight quick turnarounds, dependable project management, and a significant increase in user growth and CTR. Clients appreciate their creativity and hands-on support, resulting in decreased ad costs and increased conversions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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The Techload is a dynamic digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and eCommerce marketing. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their budget-friendly solutions, timely communication, and personalized strategies. Approximately 75% of reviewers highlight their expertise in PPC management, making them a top choice for boosting sales and online presence.
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Social media marketing firm Grow Enrollments is located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Media planning and buying agency USIM offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. They are located in Los Angeles, California and Irvine, California.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Jump 450 Media is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Based in Brooklyn, New York, Reality Bit Inc. Is a small social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Valley Stream, NY
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Digital Marketing Agile INC is a SEO company. Founded in 2019, the agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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KALSEO Professional SEO Services in USA is a New York, New York-based PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Blast Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Edgewater, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AlwaysOn Digital is a small social media marketing company and PPC company located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Digilant is a media planning & buying agency. They were founded in 2009 and focus on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Digital Mark 360, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2016.
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$250,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Digital Marketing Whiz is a small Content Marketing company based in Miami, Florida and New York, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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Mixed Media Ventures, LLC is a SEO services firm. In Las Vegas, Nevada and New York, New York, the company was founded in 2013. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Global Group One is a New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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9AM is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2025 and focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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See all 4 projectsNaveck Technologies offers comprehensive SEO services, including backlink building, SEO audits, keyword research, content optimization, and performance tracking. Their reviews highlight effective project management, a personalized approach, and impressive expertise in SEO, leading to improved search engine rankings and increased organic traffic. While communication was strong, suggestions were made for more detailed initial reporting and frequent check-ins.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lyndhurst, NJ
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Open and Free Software Solutions LLC, an UX agency, was established in 2022. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2020, Gloncy is a social media marketing company. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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The Glow Up is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SEO Pixel Webz is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Logo company DesignKix was established in 2019. The team offers Logo and Branding.
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Based in Totowa, New Jersey and Faisalabad, Pakistan, WeJob.org is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Tether Media Services is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Amplif is a New York, New York-based PPC company. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Quartile is a pay per click agency. Based in New York, New York, the agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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ORAIKO, an Other Marketing company, was launched in 2005. The team specializes in Other Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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ITVDM - Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The New York, New York-based company was established in 2020. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, DAS (formerly known as DBNY) is a branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Established in 2020, Bloody Brilliant is a pay per click agency. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webmax Media is a SEO company. They are located in Brooklyn, New York and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Westwood, NJ
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Estro Digital Communications is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2011. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Advertising.
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EDGECLOUDTECH HOLDINGS LLC, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2024. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 New York City Adwords PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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New York-based Google Ads PPC agencies bring crucial expertise which could be game-changing for projects that aim to reach the local market. NYC agencies offer strategic benefits such as:
- Understanding of the hyper-competitive local verticals like fashion, finance, SaaS, and media.
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Meanwhile, enterprise engagements—especially those spanning global markets—often start at $15,000+ monthly or include 10% – 15% of ad spend as a management fee. Hourly consulting rates in NYC generally sit between $150 – $200 due to higher operating costs in the city.
Given the city’s diverse economy, experienced Google Ads PPC agencies frequently work with a variety of clients spanning across industries such as:
- Finance and fintech (Wall Street)
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- “Set-it-and-forget-it” reporting cadences (monthly or less).
- Promises of fixed keyword positions—Google Ads doesn’t guarantee rank.
- Lack of conversion tracking or GA4 expertise.
- Pushback on sharing ad account ownership.
- One-size-fits-all landing pages not tested for NYC demographics.