Top Advertising Agencies & Marketing Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 4 projectsSetsail Marketing is an Advertising Agency specializing in Google and Facebook ads, media buying, and paid marketing services. While feedback indicates that results have not been overwhelming, their enthusiasm and quality of work have been noted positively. Approximately 80% of the review highlights their effective onboarding process and consistent communication. Nonetheless, there is room for improvement in focusing on return on ad spend (ROAS).
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kingston, NYServices provided
See all 11 projectsDragon360 is an advertising agency specializing in paid media and digital marketing strategies. The company consistently receives praise for its project management skills, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines. Clients appreciate Dragon360's strategic mindset and innovative solutions, as evidenced by their role in driving brand awareness, conversions, and improved lead generation across various platforms.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FLServices provided
See all 12 projectsCorrect Digital is an Advertising Agency specializing in Advertising Services, particularly in managing and optimizing Google Ads campaigns. Feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategic approach and effective project management. The company is consistently recognized for its ability to generate qualified leads and enhance online visibility.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Byron Bay, Australia
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Established in 2010, Bravefolk is a branding agency. The agency focuses on Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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Impulse Rise is an Advertising company launched in 2024. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, the team focuses on Advertising and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 340 projectsJives Media is a comprehensive advertising agency offering specialized services in SEO and PPC management, as well as creative advertising solutions. Approximately 75% of their reviews highlight their effective project management and timely deliverables, while about 25% mention challenges with understanding client goals and communication issues. Overall, Jives Media excels in providing tailored marketing strategies and improving advertising effectiveness.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is an advertising agency specializing in digital and traditional media buying and paid marketing services. The company is lauded for its organized project management, clear communication, and innovative media strategies, with approximately 90% of reviewers highlighting their attention to detail and strategic insights. Clients commend their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and adapt to project needs efficiently.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 97 projectsNinja Promo is an advertising agency specializing in marketing, branding, and paid media services. Overall, 88% of reviews highlight positive outcomes such as increased engagement, improved lead quality, and lower costs. Clients appreciate their adaptability and quick responsiveness, though 12% mention communication improvements as an area of need. Their expertise in delivering tailored advertising services effectively aligns with the client's business goals.
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Established in 1984, COHM Inc. Is a small Ottawa, Canada-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Schif And The City is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Edmonton, Canada and focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Agency S/R is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2000, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Off Season is a small Sports Marketing company. They provide Sports Marketing and Advertising and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Launched in 2013, SIMS Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. In Prishtina, Albania, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, CanadaServices provided
See all 51 projectsOut Origin is an advertising agency specializing in marketing and paid media services. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their precision, attention to detail, and transformative impact on clients' financial outlooks. Out Origin is praised for exceeding expectations in campaign management and optimization, achieving significant return on advertising spend improvements.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, EnglandServices provided
See all 16 projectsMake Us Care is an advertising agency specializing in branding, paid media, and advertising services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers noting their timely project delivery and effective communication. Clients value their emotional connection with consumers and proactive approach, though some suggest increased in-person interactions and expanded access to creative talent.
$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 2 projectsintouch mena is a digital communication agency specializing in social media management, digital media buying, and mobile and website development. Reviews highlight their exceptional adaptability and strategic creativity, with 100% positive feedback on their project management and commitment to client success. Notably, they consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring brand adherence and effective communication strategies.
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CONFIDENT COMMUNICATIONS is a public relations agency. They were established in 2011 and specialize in Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Torino, Italy
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Born Human is a Torino, Italy-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 6 projectsDigital Hot Sauce is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, website optimization, SEO, and strategic ad management across platforms like Google and Meta. Their reviews indicate a strong emphasis on personalized service and understanding client needs, with 100% of the feedback highlighting their effectiveness, care, and expertise. Clients report measurable improvements in ROI, lead generation, and brand visibility.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is an advertising agency specializing in digital marketing and advertising services, including website design, PPC advertising, and SEO. With 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and strong client partnerships, they are noted for their customer service, detail-oriented project management, and ability to drive significant traffic and leads. Despite being a young company, they consistently exceed expectations.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, GermanyServices provided
See all 14 projectsMediacharge is an Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media and PPC Campaign Management. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, high availability, and ability to deliver impressive results, such as increased website traffic and lead conversions. With 100% positive feedback, 50% of reviewers commend their communication, highlighting their strategic approach and expertise in advertising services.
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CooBurn • Sarti della Comunicazione is an Advertising company in Lecce, Italy. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Dlphoto is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2007.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 2 projectsMassMedia is a comprehensive advertising agency offering full-service marketing and advertising solutions. They are highly praised for their exceptional project management and strategic execution, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professional and driven staff. Notably, they achieved nearly 50% sales within nine weeks, showcasing their effective media buying and promotional strategies.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NCServices provided
See all 5 projectsPremier Marketing is an advertising agency specializing in setting up and managing paid media campaigns on platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Reviewers highlight their excellent project management skills and effective guidance on data tracking, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing timely delivery and impactful results.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, IL
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Web design company Elevated Ideas LLC was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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GGD Consulting Group is an Advertising company. The Virginia Beach, Virginia-based firm provides Advertising and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Macro Minds is a small Advertising company established in 2023. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Henderson, KY
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CINESTYLE MEDIA is a video production company launched in 2022. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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See all 2 projectsCrestline Digital is a full-service creative and technology agency built for brands that refuse to blend in. We combine strategic thinking, bold design, and precision engineering to deliver digital
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See all 1 projectsAt Frameleads, we believe in a simple formula: data + creativity = growth. Our values are rooted in transparency, performance, and partnership. We treat every client’s brand like our own,
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See all 1 projectsMuhammad Bilal Murtaza is an SEO Expert and Digital Marketing Consultant based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. He helps businesses improve their online visibility, rank higher on Google, and attract more
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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See all 1 projectsSEO, Digital Marketing & Guest Post Services Grow your online visibility, attract the right audience, and turn traffic into real business opportunities. We provide result-focused SEO, digital
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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See all 2 projects2N Consulting Group specializes in developing mobile applications and websites, offering value-driven services with a commitment to on-time project delivery. Client feedback consistently highlights their strong project management capabilities but notes that pricing could be more competitive. Overall, they are recognized for their professional approach and effective communication throughout projects.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Factory 360, a midsize Advertising company, is based in San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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Mazarine is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development and is located in Paris, France and Xuhui District, China.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerTiranë, Albania
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Izocode-solution is a branding agency. They are in Tiranë, Albania and Tiranë, Albania and have small team. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Springfield, IL
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Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, Disrupting Ads is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMary Esther, FL
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Over Java Branding & Design, an Advertising company, is located in Mary Esther, Florida. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Freedman International is a midsize Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Broadcast Video and were established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMedford, OR
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Advertising company Boundaryless Marketing was established in 2018. The company provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHaywards Heath, England
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Prozack is a Digital Strategy company. In Haywards Heath, England, the agency was established in 2017. Their services include Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMadison, WI
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Thrive Social Solution is a SEO agency. They are in Madison, Wisconsin. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Branding firm VirtuaLBud was established in 2022. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design and is based in Buenavista, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAmb, India
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Based in Amb, India, Bindra Solutions Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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Globex System , an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2021.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDetroit, MI
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Red Bison Consulting Group, a Market Research company, specialize in Market Research and Marketing Strategy. They were founded in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kenosha, WI
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Midsize Advertising company Wisconn Valley Media Group, is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Teamarsalan.us, a web design company, was founded in 2021. The firm provides Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHarvey, Canada
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Email Marketing company Digital Marketing NB focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Harvey, Canada.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Ad Scientist Media Inc. Is an Advertising company launched in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Yourhouse Marketing LA is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Social media marketing company Impact Estate Marketing was established in 2021. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is midsize.
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Honey Box Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Colour Fits A Digital Agency is an Advertising company. The midsize Ludhiana, India-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Designsocracy is an Advertising company. The firm is located in North Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cuffley, England
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BoS Outsourcing, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMalappuram, India
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Headquartered in Malappuram, India, Leaflet Creative is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Ecommerce Marketing company CodeMinds Solutions was launched in 2005. The agency specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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VGen Media, a video production company, provide Video Production and Advertising. They were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Idigitaltornado is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in South West Delhi, India.
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Codedevs.io is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and are based in california, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMoncton, Canada
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Mimra Digital Solutions is a small Advertising company established in 2018. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Best digital marketer in Kochi Kerala- anseena is a SEO services firm launched in 2024. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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An advertising agency plans, creates, and distributes paid messages that motivate audiences to act. Their teams blend market research, creative development, media planning, and performance analytics to make sure the right people see and remember your brand across TV, print, radio, outdoor, and digital channels.
Most full-service agencies cover the entire campaign lifecycle:
- Market research & audience segmentation
- Brand positioning and creative concepting
- Media planning & buying (TV, radio, OOH, display, social, search)
- Production for video, audio, and print assets
- Campaign management, A/B testing, and real-time optimization
- Reporting dashboards that track KPIs like impressions, CTR, and ROAS
Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
Budgets vary widely. On Clutch, most reviewed projects fall between $10,000–$50,000, while hourly rates range from $50–$150 depending on location, channel expertise, and seniority. Remember to separate agency fees from hard costs like ad spend and production; a $25,000 retainer can quickly double once media buys are added.
Start by matching goals to expertise. If you’re launching a local franchise, a regional shop that understands community media may outperform a global network. Check:
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Shortlist three agencies, request proposals, and ask how each would measure success.
Be cautious if an agency:
- Guarantees specific results (e.g., “We’ll double sales in 30 days”)
- Refuses to share performance data or billing transparency
- Lacks recent, third-party verified reviews
- Overloads your account manager with excessive client count
- Pushes one media channel for every problem instead of a tailored mix
- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
- How do you conduct consumer and competitor research?
- What tools do you use for media buying, tracking, and reporting?
- How will you ensure creative aligns with our brand guidelines?
- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
- Who owns the creative assets and data after the engagement ends?
Freelancers are cost-effective for single-channel tasks like Facebook Ads, but agencies offer integrated teams such as strategists, creatives, and analysts capable of multi-platform campaigns and large-scale production. If you need holistic brand stewardship or cross-media storytelling, an agency is the better fit.
Common metrics include impressions, click-through rate, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Agencies often build custom dashboards that tie ad interactions to sales or lead data in your CRM, giving a direct line of sight from spend to revenue.