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Tangram Media is an Advertising company. The company is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Impact Marketing Partners is a small Advertising company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rosario, Argentina
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Estudio BL is a website development company headquartered in Rosario, Argentina. The team offers Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Local 101 is a graphic design agency. Based in Leipzig, Germany, the firm was launched in 2014. Their services include Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rosario, Argentina
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Mottus Technologies is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2016, the agency is in Rosario, Argentina. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Digizoom Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is in Amsterdam, Netherlands and provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Wurzelschlaeger & Friends, a branding agency, is based in Leipzig, Germany. They provide Branding and Business Consulting.
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Kreado Internetagentur is a SEO company founded in 2001. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rosario, Argentina
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Teknomedia, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The small team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rosario, Argentina
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Founded in 2010, DEA3 Agencia Digital, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Rosario, Argentina. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Newbrandsign, a branding agency, was established in 2015. The small team focuses on Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynchburg, VA
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Double Tap Media is a video production company. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, the firm was launched in 2015. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Priori Relations is a public relations firm. Established in 2010, the agency is headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. Their services include Public Relations and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Die Texterkolonie is a branding firm. The Leipzig, Germany-based company was launched in 2009. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davidson, NC
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Citadel Infotech is a small Davidson, North Carolina-based graphic design company. The team offers Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Amarillo Web Pro is a web design company. Their small team is in Amarillo, Texas. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Small video production agency Connections Digital, is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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Flatland Media Co. Is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Video Production and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Macon, GA
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Advertising company The Park Group is located in Macon, Georgia. They specialize in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Texas Design & Marketing is a small Amarillo, Texas-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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Circles Co. Collective is a branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2017. The agency is located in Amarillo, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Social media marketing agency GIP Media is headquartered in București, Romania. Established in 2002, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, CA
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The Light Digital is a SEO agency based in Richmond, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jefferson, NJ
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Digital Strategy company promediant is based in Jefferson, New Jersey. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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The Montclair Group is a SEO services firm. The Montclair, New Jersey-based company was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SILK Media Solutions LLC is an e-commerce development firm. They are based in McKinney, Texas and have small team. They provide E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Established in 2009, Mint Live & Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield , England
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Branding company OhSo Creative was launched in 2011. In Sheffield , England, the team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Caldwell Business Group, a Business Consulting company, was established in 2010. The team offers Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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In McKinney, Texas, PRO Marketing Links is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield , England
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Ashleigh Branding is a graphic design company. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design, and the agency is based in Sheffield , England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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LimitLessNess is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in München, Germany. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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L'Atelier Digital is a small Ciudad de México, Mexico-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Human 2 Human Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing company in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Edge Interactive is a SEO services firm. Located in Sheffield, England, the firm was launched in 2003. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, TN
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Established in 2011, Fantacular Designs is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Established in 2016, SEO Web Marketing is a small Sheffield, England-based Content Marketing company. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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H2O Solutions - Digital Agency is a small Digital Strategy company located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Founded in 2017, Soutine Marketing & Social Media is a small Bogotá, Colombia-based social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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The Branding Folk is a small Advertising company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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KAISEKI is a small Content Marketing company launched in 2016. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Event Marketing.
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Systems Innovated is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in Syracuse, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Marketers Group is a Content Marketing company. The Barcelona, Spain-based company specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wath upon Dearne, England
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Established in 2012, Social Elevator is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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SO is a small branding company in Sheffield, England. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fireleaf Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is based in Crosspool, England. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Emarketing Associates is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2003, the team provides Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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KascAid is a Digital Strategy company. In Park, England, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Small Email Marketing company Fokus Digital Services, is in București, Romania. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rotherham, England
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CDP Creative is a branding company. Their small team is based in Rotherham, England and offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 1987.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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39.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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37/40.018/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.4/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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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 Fall 2025 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.