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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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SEO agency Unseen Studio is based in Bristol, England and London, England. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Braford, England
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SEO services firm Xpand Marketing is based in Braford, England and Mexico City, Mexico. Launched in 2007, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Weareseventeen, a SEO company, was established in 2005. Headquartered in London, England, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Exeter , England
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Optix Solutions Ltd is a SEO services firm. They are located in Exeter , England and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London , England
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Creature of London is a SEO agency. Their team is located in London , England. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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Ascensor Limited is a small SEO services firm. Established in 2007, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Derby, England
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Launched in 2004, JDR Group is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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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.
$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.
$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.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Shirley, England
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Stickee is a Shirley, England-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2001, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rindge, NH
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Located in Rindge, New Hampshire, Wikimotive is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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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.
$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.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cambridgeshire Business Park, England
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Xanthos Digital, a SEO agency, was founded in 2002. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Cambridgeshire Business Park, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Roar Media is a media planning & buying company. Their small team of employees is located in Miami, Florida and. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NCServices provided
See all 6 projectsPremier Marketing is an advertising agency specializing in ads and data-driven marketing services, including media buying and paid marketing on platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Reviews highlight their effective project management and guidance, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their punctuality and strategic insights, resulting in improved business direction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Equinet Academy is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whistler, Canada
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Origin Outside is an Advertising company. Their team is in Whistler, Canada and Montréal, Canada and specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Utica, MI
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Content Marketing company Facilius Inc was established in 2014. In Utica, Michigan, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$75,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Amra & Elma is an Advertising company. Launched in 2013, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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Sequence is an Advertising company. The agency is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Title2 BHK House in Noida - Live Independently with Comfort & Convenience is a Noida, India-based Direct Marketing company. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Branding.
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See all 1 projectsMarketingBuckle specializes in digital marketing services, offering expertise in Ads, Promotions, and Media Buying to enhance online presence and revenue. Client reviews highlight their exceptional strategy customization, attention to detail, and effective project management, resulting in significant business growth and client satisfaction. Areas for potential improvement include more detailed analytics and reporting.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Corpus Christi, TX
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Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, Andie Media is a video production agency. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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See all 1 projectsMarketing - Stars specializes in digital advertising, PPC, SEO, and website revision, with a focus on strategic marketing and promotions. Their reviews highlight exceptional service, outstanding project management, and successful media buying, resulting in improved click-through rates and revenue growth. Clients appreciate their attention to detail and strong understanding of business needs.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Catalysis is an Advertising company founded in 1992. The company provides Advertising and Event Marketing, and is midsize.
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Studio beel is an Advertising company. The agency is in Miami, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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See all 2 projectsAMZ Advisers is an advertising agency specializing in Amazon advertising services, including content updates, campaign management, and general platform management. However, client feedback is overwhelmingly negative, highlighting issues such as ignored budgets, delayed deliverables, and unfulfilled promises, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction with their services.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Datafunc is a Marketing Strategy company. In Athina, Greece, the company provides Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Hype Ethiopia is an Advertising company launched in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Amber Integrated is a PR company. Established in 2020, their team offers Public Relations and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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702 Pros is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The firm was founded in 2014.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Founded in 2013, 3D Brand Agency is a branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Small social media marketing company ampersand communications, is based in Chennai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Softbuzz Innovation Indore, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Indore, India and Indore, India. The team offers Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Osogbo, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsBlaize Dynamix Agency is a full-service digital marketing and eCommerce growth agency led by Sunny Blaize dedicated to helping businesses build, launch, and scale with confidence.
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Adverto, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were founded in 2023.
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Established in 2022, Halmblog ReachOut, a small Advertising company, is located in Accra, Ghana. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2017, SEO-SEA.at | Heimo Lueder is a small Griffen, Austria-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Wolf Services Group is a small media planning and buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and were launched in 2025.
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Actual is a social media marketing firm. The Valencia, Venezuela-based company was launched in 2022. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Blueseal Network is an Advertising company located in Ikeja, Nigeria. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsRaising100x is Hyderabad’s leading creative marketing agency, redefining how brands connect, engage, and grow in today’s fast-paced world. With a robust in-house team and cutting-edge
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Appsfollowing Pvt Ltd is an Advertising company. Their team is located in New Delhi, India. The firm specializes in Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Bay Of Ads is an Advertising company launched in 2017. The team provides Advertising and Conversion Optimization and is based in Noida, India.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 2017, MAWbiz is a midsize Dhaka, Bangladesh-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Experiencer is an Advertising company. They are based in Warszawa, Poland and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pontiac, MI
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Located in Pontiac, Michigan, Concept Marketing Communication Group LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2007, the team focuses on Branding and CRM consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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HATCH64 is an Advertising company. Established in 1964, their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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DFYCampaign, an Advertising company, was founded in 2021. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Penguin Publishers is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and are in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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In Austin, Texas, Uprisox LLC is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Klikon Agency For Advertising is an Advertising company. The firm is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Lead Topper is an Advertising company. The agency is in Natore, Bangladesh. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Advertising company 3P Media was founded in 2022. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the team focuses on Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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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+$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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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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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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$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+$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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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:
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- 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”)
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- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
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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.