Top Advertising Agencies & Marketing Companies
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 8 projectsVersion2 is a dynamic advertising agency that specializes in programmatic marketing, paid media, and branding services. The company is praised for its innovative technology and strategic execution, with 100% of reviewers highlighting its exceptional performance in media buying and campaign management. Clients commend Version2's responsive communication, strategic insights, and ability to exceed expectations, with no significant areas for improvement reported.
$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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 83 projectsBrandLume Inc. is an advertising agency specializing in marketing, promotions, and media buying, offering comprehensive advertising services to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement. Consistently praised for their professional project management and responsiveness, 100% of reviewers noted the value for cost. Remarkably, they achieved significant improvements in website traffic, social media engagement, and online sales across various projects.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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In London, England, Forzaic is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2019, LIYAH GROUP is a web design agency. The small team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 339 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.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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DN Pixel Media is a video production agency founded in 2026. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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Sownmark Digital Marketing Agency is a Gorakhpur, India-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockwall, TX
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Acquire Growth AI is an Advertising company located in Rockwall, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Admo Enterprises is an Advertising company. Their team is located in SHAHJAHANPUR, India and offers Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2026, Fikir Dönüşüm is a small website development company based in Gebze, Türkiye. Their team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 95 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.
$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.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Samastipur, India
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Launched in 2025, Docdril is a web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stewkley, England
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Click Collective is an Advertising company. The Stewkley, England-based company offers Advertising and UX/UI 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.
$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.
$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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Logo company Khichar marketing solution is located in Jaipur, India. The team specializes in Logo and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan
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ClickLoft is a small Advertising company located in Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$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.
$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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Vordivo.com is a small web development company based in București, Romania. Their services include Web Development and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Smaas Media, a video production agency, was founded in 2025. In Noida, India, the team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Based in Montréal, Canada, Onze Technologies is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Custom Software Development.
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Clearscale is a web design company established in 2025. Their services include Web Design and AI Consulting.
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DP GrowthPilot is an IT managed services company. The Rajkot, India-based company specializes in IT managed services and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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LT Digital | Web Development & Marketing Agency is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The firm specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsDarogha Creative Solutions offers services in branding, website design, and AI chatbot integration. Reviews highlight their excellence in project management, creativity, and responsiveness, resulting in a 40% increase in website traffic and improved customer engagement. Their ability to understand and execute a client's vision is particularly noted, with minor feedback suggesting more frequent progress updates for better milestone visibility.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
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Website development company Growl is based in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. They focus on Web Development and Digital Strategy and were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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4Creeks Creative, a small web design agency, is located in Visalia, California. The team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ambala, India
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Dezire Web Solutions - Web Designing Company in India is a web design agency. Their small team is in Ambala, India. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Launched in 2016, Tienda Bandera is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Graphic design company ArtBazar Advertising was established in 2004. Located in București, Romania, the team offers Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santiago de Surco, Peru
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Established in 2020, Elspot.pe is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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VISIONESQUE media, a branding agency, focus on Branding and Broadcast Video. They were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Hale Production Studios is a small Advertising company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Advertising and Product Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ITJ Group is an e-commerce development company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was founded in 2019. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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BraciStudio Sp. Z o.o. Is a Packaging Design company. The company is in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Packaging Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bruxelles, Belgium
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Huntrs is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Bruxelles, Belgium and Belgium, the agency provides Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Santa Fe, NM
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Media House Agency, a small Advertising company, is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Proof Mountain Media is a video production company. The small Mumbai, India-based team offers Video Production and Advertising. The firm was launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Soulo Communications is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Humdinger & Sons is an UX design agency. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, their team provides UX/UI Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Located in Calgary, Canada, AHT Cloud is a web design company. They offer Web Design and IT managed services and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Oradea, Romania
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11Digits, an application development firm, specializes in Mobile App Development and Advertising. The company is based in Oradea, Romania.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Located in دبي, United Arab Emirates, XESS Advertising is a small print design company. The team specializes in Print Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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Sawa-Tech, a Translation company, specialize in Translation and Transcription. They were established in 2013.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49मुंबई, India
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A B See Brand Advisory is an Advertising company established in 2011. Their team focuses on Advertising and Product Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Panchkula, India
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EStreet is an Advertising company. They are based in Panchkula, India, and their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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MJ Solutions is an Advertising company. The company is headquartered in Chennai, India and Kolkata, India. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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Located in Burbank, California, Plucky is a small Other Design company. The team offers Other Design and Web Development.
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Morgan Visual Productions is a small Nashville, Tennessee-based video production company. The team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2019, Digital Creation technology Pvt. Ltd. Is an e-commerce development firm. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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NWS Media is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy and is in New York, New York.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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BeLinked is a social media marketing firm. The firm is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Guardian One Technologies is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Digital Strategy, and the company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kottakkal, India
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D-fine Digital Solution is an Advertising company established in 2014. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Linktorank is an Advertising company launched in 2015. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSalvador, Brazil
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Milk9 Creative Studio Branding is a small branding firm. They offer Branding and Logo and were launched in 1992.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCiudad de México, Mexico
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Masoko Publicidad is a Ciudad de México, Mexico-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2008.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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35.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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38/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Advertising20% Marketing30% Other
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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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- 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.
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- 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.