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 and paid search services. The agency is praised for its strong communication, timely delivery, and expertise in PPC management, as noted by over 70% of reviewers. While most clients report positive experiences, citing successful ad spend management and effective strategy implementation, about 20% highlight concerns regarding communication and project execution.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves New York City, NYServices provided
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See all 27 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and optimizing Google Ads for enhanced lead generation and ROI. With a remarkable 100% positive feedback, clients appreciate their deep expertise, proactive communication, and commitment to delivering measurable results. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their impressive project management and dedication to client success.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NYServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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AJ Creative Studios S.A.S is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Queens, New York.
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Umbrella Local is a branding company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have midsize team. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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CMI Media Grou, a Market Research company, was established in 1989. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the team offers Market Research and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2001, Creative Circle is a large Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sanky Communications is a Direct Marketing company. Their midsize team is based in New York, New York. Their services include Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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ClickScrum, a SEO company, is located in New York, New York. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Englewood, New Jersey, SYNDUIT is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsTenGap.com specializes in social media background research, digital marketing strategy, and providing improvement suggestions. Their clients appreciate the high-quality reports and good documentation they deliver, although there is feedback indicating a need for greater transparency about pricing. Overall, clients find TenGap.com to be responsive and effective in meeting project objectives.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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North Star Media Consulting LLC is a small Direct Marketing company. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2023.
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Launched in 2017, Posture Media is a branding company. The agency offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Marketplace Sorted is a New York, New York-based SEO agency and PPC agency. Established in 2018, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 15 projectsAstash Web Design and Marketing provides services in web design, content development, branding, and paid advertising, including PPC and Google Ads. Reviews highlight their impressive project management, timely delivery, and significant outcomes, such as high user engagement and successful campaign results. The professionalism and dedication of their team make them a reliable choice for marketing and web development needs.
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Deodato is a social media marketing agency. The firm is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Repair Lift is a small New York, New York-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Hearts & Science is a media planning & buying company established in 2016. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Content Marketing.
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JoshMeah.com is a graphic design company. The team is located in Summit, New Jersey, and their services include Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Small social media marketing firm WEBWAY 360 , is based in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UpMarketing is a social media marketing firm. The Toronto, Canada-based firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hillside, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBusiness Digitaly offers digital media services, including Facebook advertising and search engine optimization (SEO). The reviews highlight their professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer support. Clients commend Business Digitaly for delivering on time, aligning with company values, and improving online presence, while also suggesting improvements in providing more frequent project updates.
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Launched in 2018, ANJ Web Tech is an application development company. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Social media marketing company Social Vision was launched in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Keyport, NJ
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See all 13 projectsNew Jupiter Media, Inc. is a specialized provider of Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their expertise in optimizing PPC campaigns and enhancing online ad performance, with clients praising their responsiveness and detailed reporting. A notable 100% of reviewers commend their ability to improve metrics like cost per click and conversion rates, reflecting their strong impact on clients' digital advertising efforts.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Infinity Expansion is a branding company founded in 2022. In Clifton, New Jersey, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Branding agency The Flower Agency is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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DreamPlay Media is a video production company. Their small team is in Newark, New Jersey. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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Nevas Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The Hoboken, New Jersey-based team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Online Situation Academy, a social media marketing company, is in Brooklyn, New York. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Blockchain Marketing.
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Located in New York, New York, LegalEdge Marketers is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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In New York, New York, Get Me SEO, LLC is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Authorize Local is a Market Research company. The New York, New York-based company was launched in 2001. Their team specializes in Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Click Boost Pro is a small Brooklyn, New York-based pay per click agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Leads Minter, a PPC company, is in New York, New York. Their services include Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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ZURV is a mobile app development firm. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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Marketing Samurai LLC, a social media marketing agency, provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2011.
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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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Park Slope Softworks is a Content Marketing company launched in 2009. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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Ballantine is a Direct Marketing company. They are headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, and their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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SoMad Partners is a branding agency. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Fractional CMO Services.
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New Standard Digital is a SEO company located in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Ventes B2B Technologies is a midsize Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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Seo Shop NYC is a pay per click company. They are located in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9East Hanover, NJ
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See all 1 projectsThe Dillon Ross Group is a web design company renowned for transforming clients' online presence through innovative solutions. Reviews highlight their ability to simplify brand visions and integrate seamless ordering platforms, resulting in increased leads. Clients commend their impressive creativity and effective project management, with 100% positive feedback and no noted areas for improvement.
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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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Pesty Marketing is a PPC company headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Sophon Strategies, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Launched in 2020, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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DigitalBloke LLC is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2012, Savory PR is a small Content Writing Services company in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Content Writing Services and Branding.
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NYC SEO Pro is a SEO services firm. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO Marketing Nerds is a SEO company. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2022. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / 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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- Offering in-person workshops, ideal if your marketing team works out of Midtown or Soho.
- Navigating state and city data-privacy rules that impact remarketing lists and customer-match audiences.
Budgets vary due to factors like industry competitiveness, project timeline, and creative requirements. According to Clutch pricing data, typical retainers range from $2,500 – $10,000 per month for small-to-midsize campaigns.
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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- Define your project’s unique KPIs—CPA, ROAS, pipeline revenue.
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- Ask for transparency on bid strategies and negative keyword management.
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- Request local references—from companies headquartered in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens.
- “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.