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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Derby, England
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Black Apricot Creative, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Derby, England. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Niche Builders is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Established in 2011, Nica Creative is an Advertising company. The agency provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds , England
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Rocknine is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2009.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Engage New Media is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the firm is located in Manchester, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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The Agency Brand Consultancy is an Advertising company. The Birmingham, England-based firm was established in 2007. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Altrincham, England
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Sunny Thinking is a small Altrincham, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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.
$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.
$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.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Established in 1997, Tartan Silk Limited is a PR agency. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Advertising.
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Congo Social is a branding firm. Their small team is headquartered in London, England and Harrow, England. Their team offers Branding and Advertising.
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$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.
$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.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenwich , England
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Cog Design is an Advertising company. They were established in 1991, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Founded in 2002, Pinkergreen is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 2 projectsMassMedia is a comprehensive advertising agency offering full-service marketing and advertising solutions. They are highly praised for their exceptional project management and strategic execution, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professional and driven staff. Notably, they achieved nearly 50% sales within nine weeks, showcasing their effective media buying and promotional strategies.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NCServices provided
See all 5 projectsPremier Marketing is an advertising agency specializing in setting up and managing paid media campaigns on platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Reviewers highlight their excellent project management skills and effective guidance on data tracking, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing timely delivery and impactful results.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Made Together is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in Leeds, England. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ulcombe, England
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Located in Ulcombe, England, Rise Communications is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, Studio 1 VC Ltd is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cheshire, England
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David Antrobus Marketing is an Advertising company in Cheshire, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Silver Bullet Marketing is an Advertising company. Established in 1999, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Haystack Search, an Advertising company, is based in Leeds, England. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Launched in 2015, Visual Native is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Inbound360 is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Pay Per Click and were established in 2013.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Chart Marketing is a small Wichita, Kansas-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Established in 2016, Murri Marketing is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Llanelli, Wales
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Primedia Marketing is a small Advertising company launched in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2002, e-Medical Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bradford, England
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The Lenny Agency is an Advertising company. They were established in 2009, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hammersmith, England
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Located in Hammersmith, England, Hotcow is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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HATCH Marketing, a small Advertising company, is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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WebRanking is a small Advertising company. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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The Cubero Group, an Advertising company, was established in 1993. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Founded in 2006, RevelUnited is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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AgencyAxis is a small Advertising company located in San Francisco, California. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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SoZialia is a small San Francisco, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Pedro, Costa Rica
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Twenty20 Media Vision is an Advertising company. The San Pedro, Costa Rica-based team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Sprout Digital Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2017. Headquartered in Norwich, England, the team specializes in Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hartlebury, England
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Razor design limited is a Hartlebury, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Media Bloom, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Email Marketing. They were established in 2014.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2015, ABC Creative is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newmachar, Scotland
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Limetree Consultancy is a branding firm. Their small team is located in Newmachar, Scotland. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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Advertising company Colehouse Digital was founded in 2013. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Durham, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Memphis, TN
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Carter Malone Group, an Advertising company, was established in 2003. The firm specializes in Advertising and Public Relations, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Stonehouse, England
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Isaac Partnership, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Stonehouse, England. Launched in 1999, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brockenhurst, England
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Creative Forager is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2016, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Suffern, NY
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EnExT Consultants is a small Suffern, New York-based SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Capture Connect Media is an Advertising company. The New Orleans, Louisiana-based team provides Advertising and Call Center Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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MB Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the firm offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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Alyn-Weiss & Associates, Inc. Is a small PR firm founded in 1980. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London End Beaconsfield, England
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Uncle John, an Advertising company, was established in 2009. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Ingenuity Marketing, a small branding firm, is located in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Third Drive is a branding firm founded in 2007. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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SpearHall is an Advertising company. Based in San Diego, California, the firm specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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WIN WIN is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Vilnius, Lithuania and specializes in Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2015.
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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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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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.
Start by matching goals to expertise. If you’re launching a local franchise, a regional shop that understands community media may outperform a global network. Check:
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- Transparent pricing models aligned with your budget caps
- Culture fit is important because long-term partnerships thrive on compatible workflows
Shortlist three agencies, request proposals, and ask how each would measure success.
Be cautious if an agency:
- Guarantees specific results (e.g., “We’ll double sales in 30 days”)
- Refuses to share performance data or billing transparency
- Lacks recent, third-party verified reviews
- Overloads your account manager with excessive client count
- Pushes one media channel for every problem instead of a tailored mix
- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
- How do you conduct consumer and competitor research?
- What tools do you use for media buying, tracking, and reporting?
- How will you ensure creative aligns with our brand guidelines?
- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
- Who owns the creative assets and data after the engagement ends?
Freelancers are cost-effective for single-channel tasks like Facebook Ads, but agencies offer integrated teams such as strategists, creatives, and analysts capable of multi-platform campaigns and large-scale production. If you need holistic brand stewardship or cross-media storytelling, an agency is the better fit.
Common metrics include impressions, click-through rate, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Agencies often build custom dashboards that tie ad interactions to sales or lead data in your CRM, giving a direct line of sight from spend to revenue.