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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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Founded in 1988, Goldmine Advertising is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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Pentagram is a midsize Advertising company. Founded in 1972, the team provides 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Manchester, England
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Equator Design is a midsize Manchester, England-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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Sir Speedy, an Advertising company, was established in 1968. The midsize team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Washington, DC
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Revolution Messaging is a midsize Advertising company established in 2009. Their team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Baton Rouge, LA
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Founded in 2009, Circle Graphics is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Greensburg, PA
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Founded in 1992, Trib Total Media, a midsize Advertising company, is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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Vine Street Creative is a media planning & buying company. They are based in Washington, District of Columbia, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Craft Worldwide is an Advertising company established in 1987. Based in New York, New York and Birmingham, Michigan, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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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 - 9San Diego, CA
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Evertype Brand \ Design is a San Diego, California-based graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWakefield, England
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Based in Wakefield, England, Green Route Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Gupta Media, an Advertising company, specialize in Advertising and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2003.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Little Rock, AR
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MHP/Team SI is a Little Rock, Arkansas-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1972, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chattanooga, TN
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Advertising company Flywheel brands is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 1981.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Sandpaper is an Advertising company. They were established in 2007, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Berg Digital is an AI Agents company founded in 2015. Their team provides AI Agents and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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White Cloud Media Group is a Corporate Photography company. They were founded in 2016 and provide Corporate Photography and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Curitiba, Brazil
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Website development company Agência TCA is in Curitiba, Brazil. They focus on Web Development and Advertising and were founded in 2006.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Web Design Mate Inc. Is a Mississauga, Canada-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projects<p>Book Publishers Hub knows this Publishing road well. TOP Kindle Direct Publishing is our specialty. We're experts in turning your work into an TOP-published masterpiece. We'll guide you
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bondi Junction, Australia
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Avenir Creative House, a branding agency, is based in Bondi Junction, Australia and Nashville, Tennessee. They provide Branding and Video Production and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999
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JBCORPORATE PRIVATE LIMITED, a midsize Business Consulting company, is in FLORIDA, Florida and Hyderabad, India. Their services include Business Consulting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsYekrinaweb specializes in web design services, earning high praise for their project management and timely delivery. Clients appreciate their advisory approach and the value they offer for the cost. Overall, Yekrinaweb is commended for their impressive work quality and responsiveness, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Rigveda Ads Agency is a social media marketing company. They are based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 2 projectsAmerican Ghostwriting LLC offers comprehensive services including ghostwriting, cover design, book publishing, and marketing strategy. Clients commend the company for preserving the author’s voice and delivering high-quality work, though some note minor delays in draft deliveries. Overall, the firm is praised for effective communication and providing good value for the cost.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montclair, NJ
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Advertising company Storyboard Media Group specializes in Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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ALTIUS Graphics is a print design company. Their small team is in Houston, Texas and offers Print Design and Advertising. The firm was founded in 2017.
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Model Western Agency is an Advertising company. The team is located in Geelong, Australia, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Eysins, Switzerland
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Established in 2023, EvolutCo (Switzerland) is a Funding & Investment company. Their team focuses on Funding & Investment and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Caesura Media is an Advertising company established in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Video Production, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cullompton, England
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See all 1 projectsAdopstar is a premier digital agency bridging the gap between complex advertising technology, bespoke web development, and high-performance marketing. Founded on a "performance-first" mindset, we
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 2 projectsBegrids offers website development, social media marketing, digital marketing, and graphic design services. Customers consistently praise Begrids for their timely delivery, friendly and knowledgeable team, and strong project management. Noteworthy feedback highlights their alignment with client values and cost-effectiveness, though some suggest improvements in marketing strategy. Overall, Begrids is commended for their dedication and ability to meet client needs effectively.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsSlang Software provides comprehensive web development services, including design, development, updates, installation, and training. Review feedback highlights their professional approach, effective project management, and commitment to client satisfaction, making them a reliable partner for creating user-friendly, compatible corporate websites. Overall, clients appreciate the team's dedication and seamless communication throughout the project.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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See all 1 projectsOur mission is provide best product for our client. Our customer satisfaction is our main target. We always try to improve the quality of our products by exploring innovative ideas.
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Launched in 2013, Quuick Solutions Pvt Ltd is an Advertising company. In California and Hyderabad, India, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Arieum Studios Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The small London, England-based team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing. The firm was established in 2015.
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Mastodon Media is a small Seattle, Washington-based web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Advertising company Icon Advertising was established in 2007. The small team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Mindbound Creatives is a small branding company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2010, Brandingby8 is a branding company. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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4b Media is an Advertising company. Established in 2008, the company focuses on Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Advertising company HashMark was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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Creative Productions, a video production agency, was launched in 2012. The agency provides Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Brill Infosystems pvt ltd, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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DIGITAL USTAAD, a small Advertising company, is located in Noida, India and Ghaziabad, India. The team provides Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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Advertising company Onewebx is based in. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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RMPro E- Learning Solutions OPC Pvt. Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The New Delhi, India-based firm was launched in 2018. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Advertising company communic 8 was founded in 2014. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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Eisbrecher is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Doha, Qatar and Doha, Qatar and offers Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2011.
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Right Educate is an Advertising company. They are in Chennai, India, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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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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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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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”)
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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.