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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Advertising company Triquetra Marketing was founded in 2011. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Saga MKTG is a Detroit, Michigan-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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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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Mirrors is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Muscat, Oman and have small team. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2001, Ntandem is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Small Advertising company Croche Consulting, is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Mumbai Web Design is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Studio K Web Design is a small Knoxville, Tennessee-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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MC Creative is a small Advertising company in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Advertising company eBoss is located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Redlands, CA
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Established in 2018, Marketing 720 is a small Redlands, California-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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LIDER Marketing is a small Montréal, Canada-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Event 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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Adams Media Group is an Advertising company. The Vero Beach, Florida-based firm was established in 2013. Their team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2018, Social Set - A different way to do Influencer Marketing is an Event Marketing company. The team provides Event Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Digital Nar is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy, and the firm is based in Toronto, Canada.
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Headquartered in India, Digital TLJ is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2009, Orange Marketing is a small branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Established in 1999, Twistedgifted is an Advertising company. In Manchester, England, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Roger That Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 2014. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Concord, MA
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Alden Marketing Group Inc., an Advertising company, is in Concord, Massachusetts. Launched in 2004, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Oshkosh, WI
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Quill Creative Studio is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and specializes in Branding and Graphic Design. The agency was launched in 2014.
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Founded in 2002, Startweb is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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DashGen is a SEO company. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the agency was established in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rock Hill, SC
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Launched in 1999, lemmondsDESIGN is an Advertising company. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Advertising company Canna Design Council provides Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ilorin, Nigeria
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ECGD TECHNOLOGY is a web design agency. In Ilorin, Nigeria, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Portales, NM
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FocalShift Media is an Advertising company headquartered in Portales, New Mexico. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2002, SUM Design is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bowling Green, KY
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Small Advertising company SOKY Media, is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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Idea Girl Network Advertising Agency is a small Advertising company established in 2000. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Legnano, Italy
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Branding agency rubrika was launched in 2011. The company provides Branding and Web Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Weesp, Netherlands
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FLII Media is an Advertising company. Based in Weesp, Netherlands, the team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2019, Glocal Websoft is a web development company. The small team offers Web Development and Advertising.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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In Kolkata, India, Bookllo Publishing is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nea Smirni, Greece
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DevSeg is a SEO company launched in 2016. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandon, Canada
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IntriTech Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Located in Brandon, Canada, the firm specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McAllen, TX
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Founded in 2021, Olive Marketing Firm is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jonesboro, AR
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Simple Spark, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Albany, OH
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Orbit Media Group is an Advertising company established in 2020. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Milano, Italy
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ONiDEA adv, a small graphic design agency, is headquartered in Milano, Italy. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Portadown, Northern Ireland
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PDG Advertising is a Portadown, Northern Ireland-based Advertising company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Branding company The DigitalAdd was established in 2018. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising and is based in Gurugram, India and Pimpri-Chinchwad, India.
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Tropo Publicidad is a small Advertising company located in Barcelona, Spain. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Litlington, England
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Advertising company Landscape Marketers was launched in 2020. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Advertising company Involved Digital is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Able & Howe is an Advertising company. The Vancouver, Canada-based agency was founded in 2019. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cinnaminson, NJ
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Custom software development firm Amorio Technologies was launched in 2022. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Grow More Studio - Best SEO Agency in Delhi is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Delhi, India. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Medford, NY
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LED In Motion - LED Billboard Truck Advertising is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Medford, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9london, England
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Form brands studio is an Advertising company. The team is based in london, England, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lockleys, Australia
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WithEric'sHelp - Adelaide Marketing Consultant is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were established in 2017. The company is based in Lockleys, Australia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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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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
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- Production for video, audio, and print assets
- Campaign management, A/B testing, and real-time optimization
- Reporting dashboards that track KPIs like impressions, CTR, and ROAS
Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
Budgets vary widely. On Clutch, most reviewed projects fall between $10,000–$50,000, while hourly rates range from $50–$150 depending on location, channel expertise, and seniority. Remember to separate agency fees from hard costs like ad spend and production; a $25,000 retainer can quickly double once media buys are added.
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Shortlist three agencies, request proposals, and ask how each would measure success.
Be cautious if an agency:
- Guarantees specific results (e.g., “We’ll double sales in 30 days”)
- Refuses to share performance data or billing transparency
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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.