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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Fábio Tavares - Criação de Sites is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Brazil. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Located in Germantown, Tennessee, Clickmattic is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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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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Ripple Communications is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Cambridge, Vermont and provides Advertising and IT strategy consulting.
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Mace Carmichael, an Advertising company, is headquartered in. The team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cookeville, TN
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Launched in 2015, Shine Social Hometown Digital Solutions is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Temperance, MI
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Advertising company Card Advertising, Inc. Is headquartered in Temperance, Michigan. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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SearchBox, LLC, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Launched in 2019, Major is a small Advertising company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tigard, OR
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Response Interactive LLC, a small Advertising company, is located in Tigard, Oregon. The team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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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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BizBuzz Digital is a small Advertising company in Atlanta, Georgia. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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HER Creative Media, an Advertising company, is located in Denver, Colorado. Launched in 2017, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Founded in 2019, Mass Inbound is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Rivera & Associates, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 1997. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampton, VA
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Established in 2019, Armaloo is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Charles, IL
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Detour Graphic Design, Inc. Is a branding company located in St. Charles, Illinois. They provide Branding and Advertising and were established in 1998.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Advertising company Principal Media Communications, LLC is located in New York, New York. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, BOVRBON is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrison, TN
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Z25 Marketing, LLC, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Fattmedia, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2018, MCH London is a small -based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Aevum Media - Los Angeles is a SEO company. Their team is in Los Angeles, California and offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Founded in 2016, NBB Media Solutions is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2020, Altertab Solutions is a small Ahmedabad, India-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Outreach Content Writing and Digital marketing Company is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Pune, India, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kallithea, Greece
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Magnetic Marketing Greece is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Kallithea, Greece, the company was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Behave Agency is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2022. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Cannonvale, Australia
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Anthony Raspa is a small Cannonvale, Australia-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Wrap Shop, a branding firm, was founded in 2009. They specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Established in 2010, Oyejobi Adeola is a SEO company. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Webcore Digital, an Advertising company, was founded in 2019. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brookwater, Australia
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Established in 2022, STRUD Marketing is a small SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Based in Haifa, Israel, Socialink is an Advertising company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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MF Digital Marketing, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Caguas, Puerto Rico
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WebStudio Corp. Is a SEO company. Based in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Agent Group is an Advertising company founded in 2020. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Alaska Digital Marketing Agency is a small SEO agency established in 2022. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Forster, Australia
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Based in Forster, Australia, Orbit Marketing is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Mighty Agency is an Advertising company established in 2022. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canton, GA
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Forerunner Marketing is a small PPC company launched in 2023. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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Small Advertising company Pace Press Group, is based in. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Weareo2uae is an Advertising company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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K Harvey Brand Partners is a San Antonio, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9København, Denmark
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Launched in 2018, be-ahead is a small København, Denmark-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Audaz Brasil | USA is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Dracut, Massachusetts, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Advertising company ECM Media specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plympton, MA
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Located in Plympton, Massachusetts, Rockhopper Media Group is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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OFF LABEL is an Advertising company founded in 2022. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Royal Digi is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Albizco is an Advertising company. Founded in 2002, the company is based in karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Advertising company Plus Roi Media was founded in 2023. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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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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$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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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.
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Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
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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.