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 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Bang In The Middle is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Gurugram, India and New Delhi, India, the company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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IAM Creative Communication is a media planning & buying company located in Gurugram, India and Mumbai, India. Established in 2012, the team provides Media Planning & Buying 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clevedon, England
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Harleys Global is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Clevedon, England, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Techies Software Solution Inc is a small Advertising company based in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. The team specializes in Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Digital Strategy company OverAce Agency was founded in 2016. The team provides Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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Strategia 2.0, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2004. The team offers Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Nativo is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2007, and 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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INETWORK Middle East is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, the firm provides Advertising and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Ishtehari is a small graphic design company. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Shenzhen Shi, China
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SamTop POP Display Co.,Ltd is an Advertising company. Established in 2012, the team offers Advertising and Branding. The agency is based in Shenzhen Shi, China and Shenzhen, China.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Panchkula, India
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CODEBLEND LABS is an Advertising company. In Arlington, Virginia and Chandigarh, India, their small team specializes in Advertising and Custom Software Development. The company was launched in 2016.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Small AR/VR development company FocuzAR Solutions Pvt Ltd, is headquartered in Chennai, India. The team offers AR/VR development and IoT development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Established in 2019, 8traordinary is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Kyngdom Digital Marketing Agency, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Digital Strategy. The company is located in Los Angeles, California and San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Veresnya, Ukraine
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Webxpage.agency, a web design agency, was launched in 2019. Located in Veresnya, Ukraine, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ernakulam, India, Mignet Technologies is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2023, New York Book Publishers, a small Content Writing Services company, is located in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Faridabad, India
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Lemniscate Technologies is a Market Research company. Established in 2017, the company is headquartered in Noida, India and Faridabad, India. Their services include Market Research and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Pub Industrie is a Marrakech, Morocco-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Eskimo Advertising Factory is a social media marketing firm launched in 2007. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Axis Marketing Services PLC is a Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2020, The Akkaas is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Studio-Panda, an Advertising company, was launched in 2018. The firm provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Right Percent, a Business Consulting company, is in New York, New York. They focus on Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49lages, Brazil
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Advertising company Arconel was established in 2014. The company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Niche Film Farm is a Commercial Financing company located in Delhi, India. The team offers Commercial Financing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Gravitas Integrated, an Advertising company, is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They focus on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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Transparent Marketing is an Advertising company located in Port Coquitlam, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Reidis Interactive is an Advertising company founded in 2020. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Hyperion LA is a video production company in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Video Production and Advertising and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Intellitech Solutions is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and are located in Karachi, Pakistan.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, SEEZ is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1995.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Web design company Oceanic Studio is in Delhi, India. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Praxis Studios is an Advertising company. The company is in Ojodu Berger, Nigeria. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Gulf Promotion - Signage & Advertising Co. Saudi Arabia is an Advertising company established in 2017. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2000, DCF Advertising is an Advertising company. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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GA Creativa, an Advertising company, is in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Amanra Digital is a Performance Marketing company. The firm is based in karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Performance Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in New Delhi, India, IARDO is a small Product Marketing company. Their services include Product Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wyckoff, NJ
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Performance Marketing company Umbrella Digital provides Performance Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are based in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Market Research company Lesser Media is headquartered in Spring Hill, Florida. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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Compare my airport parking is a small SEO services firm established in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Naples, FL
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Small Advertising company Freedom Flow Marketing, is in Naples, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wu Xi Shi, China
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Small Advertising company EastDTC Marketing, is in Wu Xi Shi, China. The team focuses on Advertising and AI Agents.
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Artiyum Advertising is a print design agency. Launched in 2020, their team provides Print Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Leads Now AI, an Advertising company, was founded in 2017. The small team specializes in Advertising and AI Agents.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Advertising company Ozemmedya | Web Design, SEO & AI Agency is in Istanbul, Türkiye and Wartberg ob der Aist, Austria. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Founded in 2007, MMM Group Berhad is an Out of Home Design company. Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the team focuses on Out of Home Design and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gravesend, England
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Established in 1994, MSDC is a small Gravesend, England-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2011, Gracia Marcom is a Digital Strategy company. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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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34.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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- 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.