Top Advertising Agencies & Marketing Companies
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 8 projectsVersion2 is an advertising agency specializing in programmatic advertising services and media buying. The company is highly praised for its strategic thinking, responsiveness, and ability to deliver exceptional results, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and commitment. Clients appreciated their innovative solutions and personalized support, with many noting significant improvements in metrics such as CPM efficiency and audience engagement.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 82 projectsNinja Promo is an advertising agency specializing in marketing, promotions, and paid media services. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in improving engagement, reducing costs, and enhancing brand visibility, with approximately 90% of feedback being positive. Clients appreciate their quick adaptability and project management, though communication was noted as an area for improvement by a minority.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 4 projectsSetsail Marketing is an Advertising Agency that specializes in paid media and advertising services, including the management of Google and Facebook ads to optimize lead generation. While one client noted that the agency delivered improvements compared to previous experiences, they also suggested a focus on improving Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Overall, the agency's enthusiasm and quality of work were highlighted positively.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Maplewood, NJ
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Established in 2018, Drop & Hook is a small Maplewood, New Jersey-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Launched in 2019, Agence IMPACT is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 83 projectsBrandLume Inc. is an Advertising Agency offering comprehensive advertising services, including media buying, branding, and paid marketing. Clients consistently praise their value for cost, effective project management, and impressive results, with 100% of reviews noting improved website traffic and engagement. Their tailored and innovative strategies, aligned with company values, demonstrate their commitment to client success.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kingston, NYServices provided
See all 11 projectsDragon360 is an Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media, Marketing, and Promotions. Overall, their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 90% of clients praising their project management, agility in campaign optimizations, and strategic approach. Many clients highlight Dragon360's exceptional ability to deliver timely, high-quality results and their strong alignment with client business objectives.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 339 projectsJives Media is an advertising agency offering advertising services, with a focus on SEO, PPC, and paid marketing. The reviews indicate a generally positive sentiment, with approximately 86% of clients highlighting effective project management, timely deliverables, and improved campaign performance. A noteworthy 14% of reviews expressed dissatisfaction with communication and strategy alignment. The company is praised for its expertise and seamless integration with client teams.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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ChampCohen Design is a small branding company in San Diego, California. The team offers Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New Delhi, India
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One Four Seven is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy, and the agency is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Nakshatra Namaha Creations is an Advertising company. Founded in 2015, the agency is headquartered in Bangalore, India. Their services include Advertising and Web Development.
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Other Marketing company MessageBot Solutions Pvt Ltd specializes in Other Marketing and Product Marketing. They are located in Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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CyMax Technologies is an Islamabad, Pakistan-based Performance Marketing company. They focus on Performance Marketing and Advertising and were founded in 2022.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a sophisticated Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media and comprehensive advertising services. Feedback from clients is overwhelmingly positive, with over 90% highlighting their strategic insights and project management prowess. Clients commend their precision in media execution and data-driven approach, resulting in tangible improvements in brand awareness and engagement. Hotspex Media is recognized for delivering campaigns on time and on budget while effectively utilizing their Reticle platform for audience targeting.
$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, campaign assets, ad targeting, and paid marketing. Their clients highlight a strong alignment with company values and dedication to timely project completion. Approximately 100% of reviewers praise the agency for effective communication, project management, and delivering results, such as reducing costs per acquisition by 40%. Some suggest more face-to-face meetings and access to creative talent.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Established in 2018, urbanuncut GmbH is a small Advertising company headquartered in München, Germany and Augsburg, Germany. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Web development company LaGrande Marketing was founded in 2013. The small team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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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 5 projectsDigital Hot Sauce is a digital marketing agency specializing in Google and Meta ads management, SEO optimization, and website design. Across various projects, clients consistently praise their strategic approach and commitment to understanding client needs, with approximately 80% highlighting their impressive communication and expertise. While most feedback is positive, around 20% suggest improvements in technical guidance and troubleshooting efficiency.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is an advertising agency providing services in digital marketing, PPC advertising, and SEO. They have consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management, customer service, and local presence. Clients value their personable approach and ability to generate website traffic and leads, despite being a relatively young company.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pärnu, Estonia
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See all 1 projectsETHOS MARKETING specializes in SEO optimization and Google advertising, helping clients achieve top search engine rankings and significant sales growth. Reviews highlight their effective project management, rapid communication, and adherence to promises, with clients experiencing notable outcomes such as reaching the first page of Google within three months and over 100% sales growth.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Altus Agency is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1988, and their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, GermanyServices provided
See all 14 projectsMediacharge is an Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media and PPC campaigns. They are praised for their professionalism, high availability, and strategic ad placements, leading to significant increases in website traffic and lead generation. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and strong communication skills.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 1 projectsMassMedia is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in brand development, PR, and social media management. Reviews highlight their consistent achievement of KPIs and their integration as an extension of client teams. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, emphasizing quality work and effective communication, with no suggested areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Bowen Digital, LLC is a small Advertising company located in Nashville, Tennessee. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Branding company JTek Resources, LC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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The 407 Group is an Advertising company. The agency is located in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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Adsup Agency is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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ORAC BRANDING is an Advertising company founded in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Brand New Marketing is an Advertising company. Established in 2013, the firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Essex, CT
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Voncor Communications is a web design agency. The small Essex, Connecticut-based team focuses on Web Design and Advertising. The firm was launched in 2012.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Nobleman Creations, an Advertising company, is located in Malaysia. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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K4 Digital Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. The Florida-based team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsford, NY
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Media Connection is a media planning and buying agency. The Pittsford, New York-based team offers Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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WiseGuys is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Kansas City, Missouri and offers Advertising and Branding. The company was established in 2017.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London Fields, England
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Fox & Hare Group Ltd is an Advertising company. The London Fields, England-based company focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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CRL MEDIA LLC is a small West Palm Beach, Florida-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Podgorica, Montenegro
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Established in 2009, DAA Montenegro LLC is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lehi, UT
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ISSIMO - Store Agency is an Advertising company. In Lehi, Utah, the firm was established in 2006. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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The matters group is a Content Marketing company based in Seattle, Washington. They focus on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2009.
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Advertising company Witness Me is based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2017, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Willington, CT
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Outside the Box Design is an Advertising company. Located in Willington, Connecticut, their small team provides Advertising and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Style Sutra Creatives is an Advertising company. The Mumbai, India-based team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Vibe Creative Marketing is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Located in El Paso, Texas, BC Media El Paso is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Antimony Studio is a branding firm. Headquartered in St Kilda, Australia, the firm provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bordeaux, France
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Agence digital-innovation.fr is a SEO services firm launched in 2020. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southampton, England
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DMZ Group UK is an Advertising company. They are based in Southampton, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Advertising company Cleo Social was launched in 2018. The small team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Four Stripes Digital is an Advertising company in Auckland, New Zealand. They offer Advertising and Content Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ogden, UT
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Connection Publishing, an Advertising company, is based in Ogden, Utah. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stoke-on-Trent, England
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Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England, Virtually Meta is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Unico Digital is a small social media marketing firm. Launched in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kalochori, Greece
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Valis Communicaion is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 1994. The company specializes in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Magnafire Media Ltd, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Advertising company Branding Mart is in Kuwait City, Kuwait. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2025, ClearLead Digital is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Uniqom is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, the company specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Grafica Integral is an Advertising company founded in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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High Level Experts is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Performance Marketing and were established in 2019. The agency is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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Magic Matt's Cleaning is an Advertising company. Founded in 2013, the agency focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Advance.Az is a Baku, Azerbaijan-based website development firm. Founded in 2013, the team offers Web Development and Advertising.
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See all 1 projectsTA Creatives specializes in providing custom software solutions, particularly for internet service providers, with a team size of 6-10 employees. Their reviews highlight timely delivery, responsiveness, and quality as key strengths, and clients appreciate their commitment to projects. The company is noted for its alignment with client values and offers services that are considered a good value for cost.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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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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- Transparent pricing models aligned with your budget caps
- Culture fit is important because long-term partnerships thrive on compatible workflows
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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- Overloads your account manager with excessive client count
- Pushes one media channel for every problem instead of a tailored mix
- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
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- How will you ensure creative aligns with our brand guidelines?
- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
- Who owns the creative assets and data after the engagement ends?
Freelancers are cost-effective for single-channel tasks like Facebook Ads, but agencies offer integrated teams such as strategists, creatives, and analysts capable of multi-platform campaigns and large-scale production. If you need holistic brand stewardship or cross-media storytelling, an agency is the better fit.
Common metrics include impressions, click-through rate, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Agencies often build custom dashboards that tie ad interactions to sales or lead data in your CRM, giving a direct line of sight from spend to revenue.