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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Double W Integrated Marketing + Communications is a small Advertising company located in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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PR agency Carroll Strategies Public Relations is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Launched in 2008, the team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Advice Marketing is an Orem, Utah-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Greenwich, RI
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Big Fish Results is an East Greenwich, Rhode Island-based Advertising company. Established in 2012, the team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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New West Advertising Inc is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1974, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Côte Saint-Luc, Canada
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Suite 203 Communications is a Côte Saint-Luc, Canada-based Advertising company. Launched in 2012, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, TN
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Exact Marketing is a small Advertising company in Jackson, Tennessee. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsfield, MA
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AH&M Marketing Communications is a public relations agency. They provide Public Relations and Branding and were founded in 1988. The agency is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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PR company Diane White PR was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Public Relations and Advertising and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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PR firm Crafty Communications is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They specialize in Public Relations and Advertising.
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Perfect Pixel Marketing LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team provides Marketing Strategy 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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The Right Strategy Group, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Bagwell Macy is a small Advertising company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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Advertising company Alday Communications was founded in 1994. The company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, TN
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DCA/DCPR is a small Jackson, Tennessee-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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DEANE SMITH is an Advertising company based in Nashville, Tennessee. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Evolve & Co is an Advertising company. Established in 2016, the firm is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Advertising company Dalmatian Creative Agency focuses on Advertising and Branding. They are based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Atkinson Advertising Associates, an Advertising company, was launched in 1975. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Hindman Company is a small Advertising company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Small Advertising company Braid Creative & Consulting, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waltham, MA
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Advertising company Web4Retail is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Concord, MA
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Longview Strategies, a public relations firm, was founded in 2017. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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Green Grass Marketing & Advertising is a small Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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EXIT Marketing is a SEO company. Established in 2004, the agency is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Sunshine Custom Promotions is an Advertising company. The Anchorage, Alaska-based team offers Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Located in Anchorage, Alaska, Klondike Promotions is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Northwest Strategies is an Anchorage, Alaska-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Liebl Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2014. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Pinnacle Communications is an Advertising company. Launched in 1997, the company provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Established in 1991, Rick Davis Productions Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indian Trail, NC
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Tri-AD Media Communications is an Advertising company. The Indian Trail, North Carolina-based firm specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florham Park, NJ
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Diversity Marketing and Communications, a small Advertising company, is in Florham Park, New Jersey. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparta, NJ
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Headquartered in Sparta, New Jersey, EarlAd | Earl Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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2B Creative Marketing is an Advertising company launched in 2003. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kip Hunter Marketing is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairbanks, AK
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Jolly Roger Inc. Is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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Devil Gourmet, Inc. Is an Advertising company founded in 2011. The firm offers Advertising and Market Research, and is small.
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One Four Media is an Advertising company located in Brick, New Jersey. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Located in Eugene, Oregon, Constellation Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Fusion Inbound Marketing is an Overland Park, Kansas-based Other Digital Marketing company. They offer Other Digital Marketing and Advertising and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evanston, IL
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E-Mail Logic is a Marketing Strategy company. In Evanston, Illinois, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evanston, IL
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Established in 1999, Grotto Communications, Inc. Is a small Evanston, Illinois-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Littleton, CO
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Advertising company WOW! Factor Digital was established in 1995. The agency provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazelwood, MO
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Tailored Media, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 2017.
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Noggin Digital Marketing, a small Advertising company, is based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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SD advertising is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1985.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Braunfels, TX
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Vant Marketing is a small New Braunfels, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, NH
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Gym Marketers is a small Advertising company in Bedford, New Hampshire. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenland, NH
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Marcom4 is a small Advertising company based in Greenland, New Hampshire. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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An advertising agency plans, creates, and distributes paid messages that motivate audiences to act. Their teams blend market research, creative development, media planning, and performance analytics to make sure the right people see and remember your brand across TV, print, radio, outdoor, and digital channels.
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Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
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Common metrics include impressions, click-through rate, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Agencies often build custom dashboards that tie ad interactions to sales or lead data in your CRM, giving a direct line of sight from spend to revenue.