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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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Mary Rau Public Relations, a small public relations firm, is based in Bellevue, Washington. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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Pay per click company BuzzHustle Digital Marketing is based in McKinne, Texas. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Trend Communication, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Public Relations. They were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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In Alexandria, Virginia, Smart Media Group is a small media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Brand Smile is an Advertising company. The Cluj-Napoca, Romania-based company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Medellín, Colombia
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Interficto is a Medellín, Colombia-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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AdPone is an Advertising company. They are in Barcelona, Spain and have small team. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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SEO company Integração Digital is located in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2016, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairview Heights, IL
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Hometown Media Solutions is a small Advertising company founded in 1992. Their team provides Advertising and Market Research.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Social Elephant is an Advertising company founded in 2012. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Smith-Petersen PR is a public relations agency. Their small team of employees is based in Milano, Italy. Their team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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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 - 49Irvine, CA
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RALLIO is a social media marketing company. Their team is located in Irvine, California and provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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22 Grados is a branding firm. Founded in 2013, the agency provides Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Petah Tikva, Israel
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Doran Communications is a public relations agency headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Maggipinto Agency is an Advertising company launched in 1999. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carbondale, IL
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Arthur Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is located in Carbondale, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Launched in 2017, Calaveras is a Direct Marketing company. Their services include Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2008, PILOT NY & LA, a small branding agency, is in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Farmingdale, NY
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Small Advertising company Connoisseur Media Long Island, is located in Farmingdale, New York. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2012, Listen is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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MAS Advertising, Inc., a small Marketing Strategy company, is in San Jose, California. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Engage Strategies, a small Advertising company, is in. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Blue Apple Advertising FZ LLC., an Advertising company, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2010, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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EQuoto is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Franklin, TN
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EmpowerLocal is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is located in Franklin, Tennessee. Their team provides Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Founded in 2009, SEOquick is a SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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Optimal Norge AS is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boonton, NJ
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Advertising company Progressive Marketing Dynamics was established in 2003. Based in Boonton, New Jersey, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Bernardino, CA
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Dameron Communications is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in San Bernardino, California and offers Advertising and Public Relations. The agency was established in 1988.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49København, Denmark
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AA Agency is a branding firm. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2019. The company is based in København, Denmark.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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The Spot Marketing Inc. Is a PPC company. The Tampa, Florida-based firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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Small social media marketing agency Astoria Company, is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Launched in 2008, iKahan media, Inc., a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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HEILBrice, a Market Research company, offers Market Research and Advertising. The agency is based in Laguna Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Brand X Marketing & Sales Solutions is a small Advertising company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Velocity Worldwide is a Dublin, Ireland-based Market Research company. They specialize in Market Research and Advertising and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cape Girardeau, MO
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Small PPC company Creative Edge, Inc., is based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Kiliagon (formerly Xingu) is a small SEO services firm launched in 2018. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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Influencer.cz is a PR company founded in 2010. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic and Brno, Czech Republic.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glenview, IL
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Burns Entertainment is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising and is based in Glenview, Illinois.
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Advertising company Muse Media specializes in Advertising and Public Relations. They were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsYour story was never meant to stay silent. At Donald’s Book Publishing, we don’t just help you publish a book — we help you bring your legacy to life. Whether your thoughts are
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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See all 2 projectsBookstone Publishers offers reliable and professional publishing services in USA for authors looking to publish and promote their work effectively. Their services include manuscript editing,
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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See all 1 projectsLegacy Writing Club specializes in guiding individuals through the deeply personal and rewarding process of writing and preserving their life stories, memoirs, and family histories - both fiction
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAt Meridian Book Publishers, we help authors turn their ideas into published books. With years of hands-on experience, we offer complete publishing support from the first draft to the final product.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsAt Rahiva Global, we help businesses grow through practical digital solutions focused on visibility, performance, and measurable results. Our services span web development, digital marketing, SEO,
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See all 1 projectsWe provide a class of services in the field of ghostwriting, book designing and marketing through topnotch research, ideation and a great commitment to produce the best for the benefit of authors
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Amman, Jordan
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See all 1 projectsThe Big Agency is a creative agency and production studio based in Amman, Jordan, serving clients in Amman and the United States. With an in-house team and a dedicated shooting and recording studio,
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See all 3 projectsFunnelic Agency is a digital agency that specializes in PPC advertising for Amazon
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cypress, TX
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See all 1 projectsBook Publishers LLC offers publishing services with a focus on affordability and professionalism. Clients appreciate their ability to streamline the publishing process and aid in generating sales, highlighting their effective communication and professional response time. While the company meets client expectations, there is room for improvement in the timeliness of project manager responses.
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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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$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.