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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 83 projectsBrandLume Inc. is an advertising agency specializing in marketing, promotions, and media buying, offering comprehensive advertising services to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement. Consistently praised for their professional project management and responsiveness, 100% of reviewers noted the value for cost. Remarkably, they achieved significant improvements in website traffic, social media engagement, and online sales across various projects.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Small Advertising company Weaver Publishers, is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The team focuses on Advertising and Other Marketing.
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Local Services Marketing is an Advertising company in London, England and London, England. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 339 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 95 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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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Saleh Lzeik is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Established in 2019, Bashhouse is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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PR company Boucles Africa Limited is located in Ikeja, Nigeria. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Advertising company Marketologics was established in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Shantigram, India
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Surge Lion Media Private Limited is a Shantigram, India-based Advertising company. The team specializes in 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.
$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.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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WiseAdz, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The agency specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Boothwyn, PA
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The Talent Output is an Advertising company launched in 2022. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$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.
$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Small Advertising company Balance Tech, is headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal and Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ruston, LA
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Advertising company Zero Optimizer Agency was launched in 2022. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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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 4 projectsPremier Marketing is an advertising agency specializing in ads, paid media, and data tracking services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management and timely delivery of services. Clients particularly commend their capacity to enhance business direction through effective ad campaigns.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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TikVix is an Advertising company. In Taunsa sharif, Pakistan, their small team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency was established in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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RDW MEDIA INDIA - DIgital MArketing Agency is an Advertising company. Founded in 2022, the agency is in Kozhikode, India. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Magna Media Partners LLC. Is an Advertising company in West Palm Beach, Florida. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Reputation Boostup is an Advertising company. The small Jaipur, India-based team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm was established in 2020.
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Dev's Marketing Mind, an Advertising company, was founded in 2023. Based in Ludhiana , India, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Revenue Arc Marketing is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Irvine, California, their small team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm was founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Cape Neto Solutions is an Advertising company. The Cape Town, South Africa-based agency was founded in 2024. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Proplab.in, an Advertising company, was launched in 2024. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Marketing Partner is an Advertising company. The company is located in Noida, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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StartBacklinks is an Advertising company. The Kalispell, Montana-based firm focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Advertising company Apex Digital is based in Pleven, Bulgaria. The team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Digital Carrot is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2010 and focus on Advertising and Public Relations.
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In Brandon, Florida, contenu is an Advertising company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Grants Writing Club is an Advertising company based in Austin, Texas. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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In Bengaluru, India, Rongo 360 PVT LTD is an Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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URDigital Tech is an Advertising company. The team is in Tonawanda, New York, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Future Shore Ltd is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is in Cirencester , England. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Panda Publishing Agency UK is an Advertising company. They are located in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indore, India
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Design Drama is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Indore, India, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2024, Better choice agency is a small Jaipur, India-based Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Best Publishing Service, LLC is an Advertising company. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Marketer Papa, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2014. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is located in Kishorganj, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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MediaSphere is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is in London, England. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Advertising company Hdistro was launched in 2015. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Wuality Agency is a small Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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DirectUpscale is a London, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Peak 10 Marketing is a Cedarburg, Wisconsin-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Moonroute Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Advertising company PulsePro Media was established in 2022. The small team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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AceDROO is a Jaipur, India-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Launched in 2017, The Radah Media Company™ is an Advertising company. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Advertising company dellzo limited was founded in 2002. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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WebZ Digital Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The firm provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Netlink LLC is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2020, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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PR Dispatcher is a public relations firm. Established in 2025, the team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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Systemno is an Advertising company. Located in Jõhvi, Estonia, the agency was launched in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Trends Creative Media is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Sandton, South Africa and specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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GrowthHouseIndia is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 2025.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Uyo, Nigeria
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Ahbee Agency, an Advertising company, was launched in 2024. The firm specializes in Advertising and Other Digital Marketing.
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List of the Best Advertising Agencies & Marketing Firms
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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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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37.1/40.020/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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35.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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38/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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35.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Advertising20% Marketing30% Other
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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.
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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
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- Pushes one media channel for every problem instead of a tailored mix
- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
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- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
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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.