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Predictive Online Marketing is a PPC company based in Northlake, Texas. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Farmingdale, NY
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Haywire Marketing, a media planning & buying agency, was established in 2017. Located in Farmingdale, New York, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Kenekt Digital is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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E Harris Marketing is an Advertising company. Launched in 2017, the company is based in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fortitude Valley, Australia
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Established in 2014, Collaborative Media Group is a small social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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Viva La AD is a small Houston , Texas-based Advertising and social media marketing firm. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Established in 2019, Techvento LLC is an user experience design company. The team offers UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Herzliya, Israel
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Launched in 2020, CodeToads is a pay per click agency. The company provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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DM digital is a social media marketing agency. The Solna, Sweden-based agency offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Mobile & App Marketing company NODZ Technologies focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Intellect Media Co is a small Corporate Photography company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The team focuses on Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Pursocial Media Agency Inc is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Vitthal Nagar, India
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Thestorycart Digital Solutions is a Content Marketing company. In Vitthal Nagar, India, the company was launched in 2019. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Brandegic Advertising is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2017 and offer Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Panamá, Panama
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Conversion Optimization company BrandingScoop is located in Salamanca, Spain and Panamá, Panama. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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NextAppVenture is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Karachi, Pakistan and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9India, India
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Pixel Protin - Ecommerce Agency, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in India, India. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Arlington, TX
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Black Rain Digital Marketing Agency, a web design company, is headquartered in Arlington, Texas. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Tattva Ads is a social media marketing firm. The small Ahmedabad, India-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising. The company was founded in 2013.
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Headquartered in Uddevalla, Sweden and Sandton, South Africa, Tinx Agency is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Mountech is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Split, Croatia
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Vrh komunikacije is a public relations firm. Headquartered in Split, Croatia, their small team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Established in 2012, Further Insights is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9istanbul, Türkiye
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Linq Social is an istanbul, Türkiye-based Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Craiova, Romania
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Web design company Project Web Global SRL is in Craiova, Romania. Established in 2019, the team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marrakech, Morocco
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DigitalCreatives is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rochester, MN
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Miranda Tech Solutions LLC is a small Rochester, Minnesota-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Instasol Softtech is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
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Perlu Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2022. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Based in London, England, Lumo Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Hexa Digital is a Karachi, Pakistan-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Windhoek, Namibia
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Founded in 2020, SocialFly Marketing Namibia, a small branding company, is in Windhoek, Namibia. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Small social media marketing firm KJS Digital Marketing, is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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PPC agency Digital Hippo was established in 2021. The company offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Cyber Connection LLC, a social media marketing firm, provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ramanathapuram, India
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The Skanda Corp is a SEO company launched in 2020. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Binary Crest is a small SEO agency founded in 2018. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Deerfield, NH
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Mighty Media Solutions LLC, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2022. Headquartered in Deerfield, New Hampshire, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalfloor is a SEO company based in Kunnamkulam, India. Established in 2020, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denton, TX
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Based in Denton, Texas, Hunter Digital Insights Consulting is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nottingham, England
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SEO company Britonbyte was launched in 2023. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Lynx Marketing Agency is a Kumasi, Ghana-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Located in București, Romania and Sângeorgiu de Mureș, Romania, Digital Land is a website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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VOCH BURO, a Digital Strategy company, provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Small PPC agency PPC Artisan, is based in Altona Meadows, Australia. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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Established in 2019, The Digital Hawks is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, Stelix Media Solutions Sdn Bhd is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Located in Islamabad, Pakistan, We Marqetize is a branding firm. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2024.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Founded in 2023, Eidos is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Integrated.Social is a pay per click company. Based in London, England, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Facebook Advertising Services
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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34.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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37.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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35/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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31.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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33.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Langley, Canada
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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33.1/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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34.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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30.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Social Media Marketing25% Facebook Advertising75% Other
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Facebook Advertising Agency FAQs
Looking for a Facebook 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 what you need to know before hiring a Facebook advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch identifies and recognizes firms that drive ROI through targeted Facebook ad campaigns using a proprietary methodology. The top Facebook ad companies for 2026 include:
A Facebook ad marketing company plans, builds, and optimizes paid campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and the Meta Audience Network. These providers typically work on various aspects of the Facebook ad process, including the following:
- Market research
- Audience segmentation
- Creative production
- Budget allocation
- A/B testing
- Continuous performance monitoring
The goal is to lower cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and increase return on ad spend (ROAS) while keeping messaging consistent with your broader marketing strategy.
- Who will be my day-to-day strategist and what’s their experience?
- How do you structure campaigns for prospecting vs. retargeting?
- What is your creative testing framework and refresh frequency?
- How do you attribute conversions across devices and channels?
- What tech stack or tools do you use for reporting and optimization?
- Can you share ROAS benchmarks from similar businesses?
Partnering with specialists accelerates learning curves, provides access to premium creative talent, and frees your team to focus on product or sales. Agencies also leverage bulk media buying data to spot trends earlier and negotiate beta-program access with Meta.
- Guaranteed results or “secret” algorithms
- Lack of access to your ad account or data ownership
- One-size-fits-all creative with no testing roadmap
- Vague reporting or metrics that don’t map to revenue
- High employee turnover that disrupts account continuity
Finding the ideal Facebook ad marketing agency can be challenging, considering the variety of agencies you can partner with. Start your selection process by defining clear KPIs—ROAS, lead volume, or app installs to know what criteria to set. After that, you can follow these steps:
- Review case studies in your industry
- Check Clutch ratings and verified client feedback
- Compare pricing and service transparency (do they share media plans and real-time dashboards?)
- Evaluate communication cadence and project management tools
- Request a performance forecast based on historical data
Shortlist 3–5 agencies and ask for a strategic proposal before signing. Leverage Clutch’s directory, resources, and filters to guide your search.
According to data we’ve gathered here on Clutch, most agencies charge either:
Monthly retainer rates that average around $1,500 – $10,000 (ad spend excluded). Value or percentage-based pricing that usually ranges from 10%–20% of managed media spend.
Smaller projects (e.g., a one-time campaign audit) can start around $1,000, while enterprise-level engagements with dedicated creative teams may exceed $25,000 per month. Factors that influence price include campaign complexity, geographic targeting, creative volume, and the agency’s seniority.
Facebook ad marketing agencies generally provide the full range of services and solutions needed to execute compelling ad campaigns on Facebook. If you plan to hire a dedicated partner, you can expect to have access to services such as:
- Campaign strategy and goal setting
- Ad creative design (e.g., static, video, carousel, Reels)
- Pixel implementation and conversion tracking
- Audience building (e.g., look-alikes, retargeting, interest, demographic)
- Budget management and bid optimization
- Ongoing split testing and reporting dashboards
- Cross-channel integration with Google Ads, TikTok, or email marketing
Some full-service teams also handle landing-page design, funnel automation, and Shopify or WooCommerce integrations. Make sure to inquire about their expertise and additional services when discussing your project with a potential partner.
Agencies offer multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, copywriters, analysts—under one roof, ideal for scaling budgets and audiences. Freelancers can be cost-effective for smaller spends or single-channel experiments but may lack bandwidth for 24/7 optimization, advanced analytics, or rapid creative iteration.