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 - 49Davenport, IA
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Advertising company TAG Communications focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1990.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Advertising company Stetik Group was founded in 2001. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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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 - 49Toronto, Canada
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PILOT Brandesign Inc, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rockford, IL
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ColinKurtis Advertising & Design is an Advertising company. They are located in Rockford, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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NW3 is an Advertising company founded in 1976. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Whitehead Agency Group Inc. Is an Advertising company. Established in 1986, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicopee, MA
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Access to Media, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 2003.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Pogo is an Advertising company. They are in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2003, Estúdio Mol is an Advertising company. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 2 projectsintouch mena is a digital communication agency specializing in social media management, digital media buying, and mobile and website development. Reviews highlight their exceptional adaptability and strategic creativity, with 100% positive feedback on their project management and commitment to client success. Notably, they consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring brand adherence and effective communication strategies.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 6 projectsDigital Hot Sauce is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, website optimization, SEO, and strategic ad management across platforms like Google and Meta. Their reviews indicate a strong emphasis on personalized service and understanding client needs, with 100% of the feedback highlighting their effectiveness, care, and expertise. Clients report measurable improvements in ROI, lead generation, and brand visibility.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is an advertising agency specializing in digital marketing and advertising services, including website design, PPC advertising, and SEO. With 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and strong client partnerships, they are noted for their customer service, detail-oriented project management, and ability to drive significant traffic and leads. Despite being a young company, they consistently exceed expectations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwich, CT
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Established in 1988, Miranda Creative, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rocky Hill, CT
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IiCREATiVE is an Advertising company. They are located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut and have small team. Their team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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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 - 49Omaha, NE
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Founded in 1962, Smith Kroeger is an Advertising company. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Lodge Design is a branding company. They were established in 1999 and offer Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Longneck & Thunderfoot is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Griffin Archer is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Valley City, UT
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Established in 2015, CPMI Solutions is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing and is headquartered in West Valley City, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orange, CA
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Headquartered in Orange, California, Total Spectrum Advertising is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Logo.
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The Tank Media is a small Orange, California-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Launched in 1999, Comunicación Profesional is an Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Artisz Agency is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Primul Site, an Advertising company, was launched in 2007. The team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Starnberg, Germany
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Weibsbilder-Agentur is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Starnberg, Germany and have small team. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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Unity Creative Group is a small Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palma, Spain
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C3PO USA LA FUERZA SL - Carnicería is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Other Marketing and is headquartered in Palma, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Rapid Peaks is an Advertising company. Headquartered in München, Germany, the team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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The Click Lab is an Advertising company. They are located in Barcelona, Spain, and their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Based in , Perfect Storm PR is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Advertising company AMT Comunicación is in Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Tribe Communication Srl is a small Advertising company. Founded in 2005, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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GWC World is an Advertising company. Launched in 2004, the team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Milano, Italy and Praha , Czech Republic.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Advertising company Miyagi is located in Milano, Italy. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Wellcare Marketing & Communication is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2002 and specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Donald Media Grafic is an Advertising company. They are based in Bari, Italy. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Mc Studio di Massimo Concordia is an Advertising company founded in 2003. The firm offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 1994, GoGORILLA Media is an Advertising company. In New York, New York, the team offers Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Conversano, Italy
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Small Advertising company Logovia, is in Conversano, Italy. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Marca Miami is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Direct Marketing and were founded in 2003.
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Based in Cordoba, Argentina, Brokers is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Young Buck Media is an Advertising company founded in 2015. The firm provides Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Brooklyn, New York and San Francisco, California, Whole Whale is an Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Established in 2005, FLIRT® is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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McCann Oslo is a small Oslo, Norway-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, GA
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First Media Services is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Albany, Georgia and Bluefield, West Virginia and offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kuopio, Finland
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Advertising company Call To Action was founded in 2014. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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ATS Display, an Advertising company, was launched in 2001. The company offers Advertising and Market Research, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
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BeInfluence Europe is an Advertising company. They are in Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Raipur, India
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Vaya Media is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2019, the team provides Content Marketing and Graphic Design. The agency is based in Raipur, India.
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SellerConnect Global is a small Advertising company launched in 2020. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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See all 1 projectsMan is by nature a social animal. Branding and relating to the public it’s not just simple marketing. Communication is something more visceral. Digital Era offers a new point of view for modern
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsRanxy provides full-service social media management, including creative content, posts, engagement, and reporting, and offers PPC services with a focus on transparent reporting and measurable outcomes. Reviews highlight Ranxy's effective communication, timely delivery, and good value for cost, making it a reliable partner for enhancing customer engagement and achieving marketing objectives.
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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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Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
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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.