Top YouTube Marketing Agencies
A YouTube marketing agency plans, builds, and optimizes video advertising campaigns on YouTube, usually as part of a broader paid-media or Google Ads practice. Core services include campaign strategy, audience targeting, video ad creative and production, Google Ads account setup and management, conversion tracking, and ongoing optimization to lower cost-per-view (CPV) and improve return on ad spend (ROAS). Most agencies listed here run YouTube alongside Google Search, Display, and other paid channels rather than as a standalone service.
The right partner matches ad format to your goal: bumper ads (six seconds, non-skippable) and non-skippable in-stream ads for brand awareness; skippable in-stream (TrueView) ads for consideration and action; and in-feed and YouTube Shorts ads to reach viewers as they browse. Agencies with experience in your industry — e-commerce, healthcare, financial services, and others — can tailor creative and targeting to how your customers actually buy.
Pricing has two parts: the agency's management fee and the ad spend you pay to YouTube. Among the firms listed here, minimum project sizes range from $1,000 to $50,000+, with hourly rates from $25 to about $200. But $100–$149/hr is the most common band, and many agencies also offer fixed monthly management packages.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Located in Singapore, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, GLEADS Private Limited is a midsize Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsAGENTIE SEO PROFESIONALA WEBXTATIC is a company that provides SEO and Google Ads services, with a focus on Pay-Per-Click Advertising. However, feedback reveals a consistent lack of measurable success, with no significant improvement in keyword rankings, organic traffic, or conversions, and failed to meet guaranteed performance targets. The project management approach lacked transparency and accountability, resulting in unsatisfactory client experiences.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Logo company DesignKix was established in 2019. The team offers Logo and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hengelo, Netherlands
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See all 1 projectsThreems Agency offers brand development, web development, and digital marketing services. Their clients commend them for their professionalism, creativity, and deep understanding of business needs, establishing a strong partnership rather than merely a service provider. Despite some timeline adjustments due to project complexity, the high quality of their work and the positive impact on client businesses are consistently highlighted in reviews.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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PPC agency aDigit Asia is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Greater Noida, India
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Digital Dhanu Private Limited is a SEO agency and PPC agency based in Greater Noida, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brøndby, Denmark
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Launched in 2014, Contentas Marketing is a small Brøndby, Denmark-based SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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In Charlotte, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina, Espanglish Marketing is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shrewsbury, NJ
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Marketing esq is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsDigital Guru specializes in PPC and Google Ads, offering comprehensive online marketing strategies to maximize customer acquisition and conversions. Feedback consistently highlights their professional approach, effective communication, and ability to deliver significant returns on investment. Clients appreciate their deep understanding of market dynamics and innovative strategies that go beyond typical SEO services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hersden, England
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Digitalbeans is an e-commerce development company. Located in Hersden, England, the company was established in 2010. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsW3Torch Digital Agency offers web design and development services, including custom website design, responsive development, content creation, and website maintenance. The reviews highlight the agency’s professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality deliverables, with clients noting significant improvements in website traffic and user engagement. Clients express strong satisfaction, citing exceptional project management and proactive communication as key strengths.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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Performatio s.r.o. Is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2021. The firm is based in Prague, Czech Republic.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Promin.agency is a PPC company. The firm is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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BlazeByte Solutions LLC is a big data analytics company based in Denver, Colorado. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Tug Agency is a branding company. In London, England and Toronto, Canada, their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Athina, Greece
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ON.marketing is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2017, the agency is located in Athina, Greece. Their team provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Cinzel India, a social media marketing company, is based in Noida, India. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Top Technology Leader is a pay per click company established in 2011. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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PPC company Digital3x is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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See all 1 projectsUAMOBILE.NET offers specialized mobile advertising services, including banner ads and targeted media planning. Reviews highlight their high skill level in digital marketing, effective project execution, and seamless collaboration. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to target specific audiences and responsiveness to requests, resulting in successful campaigns.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. George, UT
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Red Digital Marketing Group is a pay per click company launched in 2018. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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AdMagnet360 Marketing Agency, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Fattmedia, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Zürich, Switzerland
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MyBoostPal is a Zürich, Switzerland-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Social media marketing company Shannam Digital Inc focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They are based in Vancouver, Canada.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Symposia Labs, a small Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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MediaTree Marketing & Advertising is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Sociaw, a small Event Marketing company, is located in Barcelona, Spain. The team provides Event Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Livezeni, Romania
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PPC company Intelligent Digital Marketing SRL is based in Livezeni, Romania. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Invercargill, New Zealand
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Founded in 2008, Back 9 Design Ltd is a small website development firm. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Panama City, Panama
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SEO company Web 4 Panama is based in Panama City, Panama. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Video Production and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cherry Hill Township, NJ
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PPC company Banana Gray was founded in 2023. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Adtaxi is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Viver is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida.
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Headquartered in New Delhi, India, Loyalty Fox is a small Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Coquitlam, Canada
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Trena Digital is a pay per click company. Established in 2019, the company is located in Coquitlam, Canada. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, MA
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Founded in 2008, MetroCreate Studios is a small Arlington, Massachusetts-based branding company. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Inventive Ways is a Karachi, Pakistan-based SEO agency. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsZIT Solution offers comprehensive SEO and social media marketing services, consistently delivering beyond expectations with cost-effective and highly professional solutions. Their team is praised for its expertise, professionalism, and cooperative nature, although clients suggest incorporating more creativity. Overall, ZIT Solution is recognized for its effective project management and industry knowledge.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Tink is a website development firm. They provide Web Development and AI Consulting and are located in Montréal, Canada.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Southbank, Australia
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See all 1 projectsTraffic Radius Pty Ltd offers services such as SEO content updates and website traffic enhancement. The overall feedback from the reviews indicates significant dissatisfaction, citing failures to meet agreed-upon deliverables, deceptive sales practices, and prolonged delays in project completion. The reviews highlight concerns regarding integrity and transparency in their business dealings.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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Zeo Agency is a SEO agency. Their midsize team is located in London, England and Istanbul, Türkiye and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chadstone, Australia
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Quint Digital Marketing Agency, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2018. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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Appteria Digital Agency, a social media marketing firm, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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SEO company External Experts was founded in 2014. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9ตำบล บางแก้ว, Thailand
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Pixelio is a media planning & buying company established in 2016. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Helsingfors, Finland
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See all 1 projectsGenero is a digital marketing agency specializing in media and communication content, market expansion, and digital communication strategies. Reviews indicate areas for improvement in project management and responsiveness, with a notable lack of timely follow-ups and underperformance against KPIs. The feedback highlights concerns about project overspending and suggests a better focus on suitable client sizes.
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Digital Strategy company Auctus Agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Littleton, Colorado.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sandton, South Africa
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Casson Media is a Sandton, South Africa-based SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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List of the Best Top 15 YouTube Advertising Agencies
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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36.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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34.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249T'bilisi, Georgia
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Panevėžys, Lithuania
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bath, England
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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35.7/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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31.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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36.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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35.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Pay Per Click10% YouTube Advertising70% Other
YouTube Advertising Agency FAQs
Are you looking for a YouTube advertising agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers everything you need to know before hiring a YouTube advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Start with verified reviews from clients in your industry and case studies that show real outcomes (conversion lift, CPV, ROAS), not just impressions. Confirm the agency's Google Partner or Premier Partner status directly with Google, since that's a Google credential separate from Clutch's verification. Check that they offer transparent reporting with dashboard access, let you retain ownership of your ad account and data, and explain their fee structure clearly. Clutch profiles show verified reviews, project sizes, hourly rates, and industry focus so you can screen on each of these before shortlisting.
YouTube advertising has two separate costs: the agency's management fee and the ad spend you pay to YouTube. Among agencies listed here, minimum project sizes start around $1,000 and range to $50,000+, with hourly rates from $25 to roughly $200 — $100–$149/hr is the most common band. Many agencies also sell fixed monthly management packages, often a few hundred to several thousand dollars per month, depending on ad spend and campaign complexity. When comparing quotes, confirm whether the fee is flat, hourly, or a percentage of ad spend, and whether ad spend is billed separately.
A YouTube agency typically handles campaign strategy, audience and keyword targeting, video ad creative and production, Google Ads account setup (YouTube runs through Google Ads), conversion tracking, and continuous optimization. The goal is to lower cost-per-view (CPV) and improve return on ad spend (ROAS) while hitting your campaign objective — awareness, consideration, or direct response. Strong agencies also provide transparent reporting and keep you as the owner of your ad account and data.
Match the format to your goal. Bumper ads (six seconds, non-skippable) and non-skippable in-stream ads (up to ~15 seconds) build awareness and reach. Skippable in-stream (TrueView) ads suit consideration and action, since you generally pay when a viewer watches or engages. In-feed ads appear in search and suggested feeds for intent-driven discovery, and YouTube Shorts ads reach mobile viewers in short-form. A good agency will recommend a mix based on your funnel stage and budget.
Watch for agencies that won't give you ownership of your ad account or data, use "set-and-forget" reporting (monthly or less), guarantee specific view counts or rankings (YouTube and Google Ads don't work that way), or add hidden markups on ad spend. A lack of conversion tracking or unwillingness to share a live dashboard is another warning sign. Checking verified third-party reviews before signing is the simplest way to filter these out.
Yes. Many agencies in this directory list minimum project sizes of $1,000+, and several offer fixed-price management packages aimed at small and mid-market budgets. Use the budget and hourly-rate filters to narrow to agencies that fit, and look for boutiques that specialize in efficient, smaller-scale campaigns rather than enterprise retainers.
Clutch highlights agencies creating high-impact video ad campaigns optimized for YouTube’s platform based on a proprietary methodology. The top YouTube ad agencies for 2026 include: