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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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DecentFish is a small Advertising company in Harlow, England. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ulhasnagar, India
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Advertising company KILERO was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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Advertising company Focus Digital Marketing SEO is based in Okolona, Mississippi and Okolona, Mississippi. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Based in Pune, India, Jaywant Diseno is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Island Digital is an Advertising company. The small Boca Raton, Florida-based team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2023.
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Jag Ads is an Advertising company. Located in Machakos, Kenya, their small team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The agency was established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Le Havre, France
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Rman Marketing is a social media marketing company based in Le Havre, France. Their services include Social Media Marketing 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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Greenwich Engine is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Branding firm TEAEL was established in 2021. The company focuses on Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 2 projectsintouch mena is a digital communication agency specializing in social media management, digital media buying, and mobile and website development. Reviews highlight their exceptional adaptability and strategic creativity, with 100% positive feedback on their project management and commitment to client success. Notably, they consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring brand adherence and effective communication strategies.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Growfy, a public relations agency, provide Public Relations and Advertising. They were launched in 2015.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Big Bulls Marketing Agency is a Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Scale and Sword Advertising is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Astoria, NY
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Design Diem, a branding agency, was established in 2021. The team offers Branding and Web Design and is located in Astoria, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lillestrøm, Norway
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Adcomer AS is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Small social media marketing agency Apexa Digital LLC, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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September Marketing is an Advertising company headquartered in Montréal, Canada. They offer Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Founded in 2021, LSC International Media is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Georgetown, KY
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PICS, LLC is a branding firm. Launched in 2007, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company is located in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Enfocal is an Advertising company headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida and Northbrook, Illinois. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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AlphaMax Digital Services is a Luton, England-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Small Advertising company OLVE Marketing, is headquartered in. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2024, Just4Farm is a small Advertising company based in Ikeja, Nigeria. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Fevive Digital is an Advertising company. In Rajshahi, Bangladesh, their small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Harrison brand is a Content Marketing company. The firm is located in Pasig, Philippines and Pasig, Philippines. Their team provides Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Branding company RedactUno was established in 2022. Located in London, England, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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In Bengaluru, India, Nexvea Communications LLP is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Advertising company RockyCoast Agency, LLC is based in Brunswick, Maine. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Advertising company Hoosier Digital Solutions is in. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Digital Donut Media, an Advertising company, is based in Bengaluru, India and Bengaluru, India. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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Lovant Media, an Advertising company, was launched in 2024. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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Digitics Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Surat, India and Rajkot, India and provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Ace Digital Marketing, an Advertising company, was established in 2024. The agency focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9HaralukunteVillage, India
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11x Marketing, an Advertising company, was established in 2021. They offers Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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Studio139, an Advertising company, is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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PPC company Alter Marketing Agency is in Vaughan, Canada. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Picnic Point, Australia
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Pay per click company THYNK Digital is headquartered in Picnic Point, Australia. They offer Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Eside Digital is an Advertising company based in El Sheikh Zayed City, Egypt. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Advertising company Digital marketing expert in Wayanad - basilcreator was founded in 2024. The company specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Local Rank Agency is an Advertising company. In Virginia Beach, Virginia, the company was launched in 2023. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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MEDIALEAD is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the firm is based in Casablanca, Morocco. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Small Advertising company HighRoller Digital Strategies, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Laredo, TX
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Adoomz is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Digital Peach is an Advertising company. They are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Semra, India
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ASH Media Co., an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The agency is based in Semra, India.
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Unneandertal studio, an Advertising company, was launched in 2023. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain.
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Branding company Bransarv Digital Private Limited was established in 2025. The company offers Branding and Web Development, and is small.
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Marqino is a small Advertising company located in delhi, India. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Advertising company Altherra is in New Delhi, India. The team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Unilex Agency is a Wah Cantt, Pakistan-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9El Dorado Hills, CA
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In El Dorado Hills, California, Demand Signals is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital 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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$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:
- 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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- Case studies with similar objectives or industries
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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
- Lacks recent, third-party verified reviews
- 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?
- How do you conduct consumer and competitor research?
- What tools do you use for media buying, tracking, and reporting?
- 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.