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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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MasterPix Design is a Marketing Strategy company. The Vancouver, Canada-based team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hartland, WI
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Digital Strategy company Ocreative is located in Hartland, Wisconsin. The team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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SalesGenomics, a social media marketing agency, is based in London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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WebXeros Solutions is a small Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Maadi, Egypt
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MAVINZ DIGITAL is a pay per click company. They are headquartered in Maadi, Egypt and have small team. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Oakleigh, Australia
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LeapFrogger, a PPC agency, was launched in 2016. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Jetfuel.agency is a small Email Marketing company based in Walnut, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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PPC agency Search Markup is based in Ghaziabad, India. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Havfly, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Hisar, India and Jaipur, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development and were established in 2014.
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Rise Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing company launched in 2010. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketers Agency, a CRM consulting and SI company, offer CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2011.
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School Saarthi, a branding agency, is located in Noida, India. The team offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Red Dot Marketing is a social media marketing agency established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pavia, Italy
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E-soul srl is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Pavia, Italy and provides Web Design and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2004.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Penzance, England
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Target Agency is a pay per click agency established in 2019. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lane Cove West, Australia
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TBST Digital is a small Lane Cove West, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Susana, Portugal
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ASCMI Assistência e Consultoria de Marketing e Informática, Lda is a SEO services firm established in 2005. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Morrisville, PA
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Planet 8 Digital is a SEO services firm. In Morrisville, Pennsylvania, the agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Mambas offers comprehensive digital marketing services, specializing in PPC and social media campaigns. Reviews highlight their exceptional ability to increase lead volume, particularly in the real estate sector, while maintaining high standards of communication and project management. Clients commend their responsiveness, attention to detail, and quality results in paid search and Google Ads.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Draper, UT
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Groove Marketers is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Draper, Utah. Their team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Meerut, India
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Gurutva Solutions is a custom software development company. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Custom Software Development and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Forrest, Australia
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Fiber, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Forrest, Australia. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Barangaroo, Australia
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Reef Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, the agency is headquartered in Barangaroo, Australia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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See all 1 projectsLoomo Marketing provides comprehensive marketing services, including campaign management, paid advertising, and website rebranding. The reviews highlight their effective project management and customer-centric approach, with clients praising their ability to deliver impressive results, such as significant lead generation and high ROI. Their dedication to understanding client needs and aligning with company values is consistently appreciated.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Clemente, CA
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Rareview® Creative Agency is a San Clemente, California-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas, Raul's Web Studio LLC is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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AirTank, a small website development company, is in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Antigua Web Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. Based in South Ockendon, England, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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SEO company Ricemedia was founded in 2001. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Manila, Philippines
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IMARK International is an Advertising company launched in 2008. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing and is in Manila, Philippines.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLuddu, India
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MY SEO EXPERT is a SEO services firm founded in 2019. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Luddu, India and Chandigarh, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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GLOBAL WEB GURU DIGITAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. Is a Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Go Click On is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pearland, TX
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Social media marketing firm HTX Marketing Group is located in Pearland, Texas. Established in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsRafadigital specializes in website design, conversion optimization, and organic search engine optimization. Reviews highlight their proactive project management, exceptional communication, and ability to exceed client expectations both in quality and timeliness. Clients consistently praise Rafadigital for their impressive execution and responsiveness, though some noted the pricing is slightly higher than competitors.
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JPP Marketing is a PPC company and SEO services firm. In Limassol, Cyprus, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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ONLINE TORO digital s.r.o. Is a Bratislava, Slovakia-based Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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See all 1 projects7star digital marketing agency offers services in marketing, branding, and designing. Reviews highlight the agency's commitment to transparency, effective communication, and timely delivery, making clients feel valued. The agency's pricing and responsiveness are also noted as standout qualities.
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See all 1 projectsBlooms Web specializes in ecommerce store development, including website redesign, product addition, SEO optimization, and integration of payment and shipping methods. The overall feedback highlights their good project management, timely delivery, and dedicated customer support. However, there is a suggestion to improve their process efficiency and adoption of the latest technology tools.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Novi Sad, Serbia
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See all 1 projectsLemberg Digital specializes in web design and development, delivering clean UI/UX designs that enhance professional online presence. Clients commend their ability to meet project deadlines and requirements with efficiency and minimal guidance. The overall feedback highlights the company's strong commitment to value and client satisfaction, with no noted areas for improvement, making them a reliable choice for digital solutions.
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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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See all 2 projectsORM Expert specializes in Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns, digital identity management, and content marketing. Reviews consistently highlight their proactive approach, timely delivery, and excellent value for cost, making them a reliable choice for PPC and branding projects. The company's personal touch, particularly from the owner, Durgesh Sahu, is frequently praised.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edison, NJ
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See all 1 projectsDorts Digital offers full-scale digital marketing, web development, market research, and social media marketing services. The overall feedback from their reviews highlights their professionalism, dedication, and ability to deliver timely and effective solutions, resulting in increased brand awareness and improved UX/UI for their clients. Clients were particularly impressed with their expeditious problem-solving and solution-finding capabilities.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nichelino, Italy
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Parlatoweb Media Agency is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is located in Nichelino, Italy. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$250,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maple Ridge, Canada
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Pay per click agency PPC Marketing Solutions was established in 2010. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Yatter is a Lerwick, Scotland-based Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2015, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Small SEO agency Lithium Marketing - SEO & PPC Agency, is based in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pärnu, Estonia
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See all 1 projectsETHOS MARKETING specializes in SEO optimization and Google advertising, helping clients achieve top search engine rankings and significant sales growth. Reviews highlight their effective project management, rapid communication, and adherence to promises, with clients experiencing notable outcomes such as reaching the first page of Google within three months and over 100% sales growth.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bath, PA
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SEO agency D Koder Marketing is headquartered in Bath, Pennsylvania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Vawda Marketing is a Cape Town, South Africa-based UX design company. They offer UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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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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38.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 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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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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37.6/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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: