Top Advertising Agencies & Marketing Companies
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 8 projectsVersion2 is an advertising agency specializing in programmatic advertising services and media buying. The company is highly praised for its strategic thinking, responsiveness, and ability to deliver exceptional results, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and commitment. Clients appreciated their innovative solutions and personalized support, with many noting significant improvements in metrics such as CPM efficiency and audience engagement.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 82 projectsNinja Promo is an advertising agency specializing in marketing, promotions, and paid media services. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in improving engagement, reducing costs, and enhancing brand visibility, with approximately 90% of feedback being positive. Clients appreciate their quick adaptability and project management, though communication was noted as an area for improvement by a minority.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 4 projectsSetsail Marketing is an Advertising Agency that specializes in paid media and advertising services, including the management of Google and Facebook ads to optimize lead generation. While one client noted that the agency delivered improvements compared to previous experiences, they also suggested a focus on improving Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). Overall, the agency's enthusiasm and quality of work were highlighted positively.
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Lemon Wedge Marketing Group is an Estevan, Canada-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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Launched in 2024, viralminds is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 83 projectsBrandLume Inc. is an Advertising Agency offering comprehensive advertising services, including media buying, branding, and paid marketing. Clients consistently praise their value for cost, effective project management, and impressive results, with 100% of reviews noting improved website traffic and engagement. Their tailored and innovative strategies, aligned with company values, demonstrate their commitment to client success.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kingston, NYServices provided
See all 11 projectsDragon360 is an Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media, Marketing, and Promotions. Overall, their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with approximately 90% of clients praising their project management, agility in campaign optimizations, and strategic approach. Many clients highlight Dragon360's exceptional ability to deliver timely, high-quality results and their strong alignment with client business objectives.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
See all 339 projectsJives Media is an advertising agency offering advertising services, with a focus on SEO, PPC, and paid marketing. The reviews indicate a generally positive sentiment, with approximately 86% of clients highlighting effective project management, timely deliverables, and improved campaign performance. A noteworthy 14% of reviews expressed dissatisfaction with communication and strategy alignment. The company is praised for its expertise and seamless integration with client teams.
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Starburst Stories is a Lillestrøm , Norway-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upton Magna, England
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Launched in 2017, after.marketing is a small Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saginaw, MI
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Blufeather Designs is a web design company established in 2015. The small team focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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PR firm Brandholic offers Public Relations and Digital Strategy. They are in New Delhi, India.
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CmtosD is a small Advertising company in Bogota, Colombia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a sophisticated Advertising Agency specializing in Paid Media and comprehensive advertising services. Feedback from clients is overwhelmingly positive, with over 90% highlighting their strategic insights and project management prowess. Clients commend their precision in media execution and data-driven approach, resulting in tangible improvements in brand awareness and engagement. Hotspex Media is recognized for delivering campaigns on time and on budget while effectively utilizing their Reticle platform for audience targeting.
$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, campaign assets, ad targeting, and paid marketing. Their clients highlight a strong alignment with company values and dedication to timely project completion. Approximately 100% of reviewers praise the agency for effective communication, project management, and delivering results, such as reducing costs per acquisition by 40%. Some suggest more face-to-face meetings and access to creative talent.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wollongong, Australia
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Craft Marketing is an Advertising company launched in 2017. Based in Wollongong, Australia, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Creative Blend Design is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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 5 projectsDigital Hot Sauce is a digital marketing agency specializing in Google and Meta ads management, SEO optimization, and website design. Across various projects, clients consistently praise their strategic approach and commitment to understanding client needs, with approximately 80% highlighting their impressive communication and expertise. While most feedback is positive, around 20% suggest improvements in technical guidance and troubleshooting efficiency.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is an advertising agency providing services in digital marketing, PPC advertising, and SEO. They have consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management, customer service, and local presence. Clients value their personable approach and ability to generate website traffic and leads, despite being a relatively young company.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Daimon Solutions is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the firm is headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Established in 2014, Elevate Brand Communications is an Advertising company. Based in Sydney, Australia and Sydney, Australia, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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 campaigns. They are praised for their professionalism, high availability, and strategic ad placements, leading to significant increases in website traffic and lead generation. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and strong communication skills.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 1 projectsMassMedia is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in brand development, PR, and social media management. Reviews highlight their consistent achievement of KPIs and their integration as an extension of client teams. Approximately 100% of feedback is positive, emphasizing quality work and effective communication, with no suggested areas for improvement.
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Launched in 2016, Estúdio Ricardo Daniel is an Advertising company. Based in Porto, Portugal, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Advertising company Hardy Creative provides Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2018.
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Founded in 2012, intraMuse Creative, LLC, a small Advertising company, is in Denver, Colorado. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Janet Guerriero Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. Located in San Jose, California, the company was founded in 2020. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Traverse City, MI
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Lake Effect Digital is an Advertising company. They are based in Traverse City, Michigan and have small team. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knutsford, England
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Small Advertising company Maclaren Jones Design and Marketing, is in Knutsford, England. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Conroe, TX
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Small Advertising company Mitchell Marketing, is located in Conroe, Texas. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Taastrup, Denmark
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Located in Taastrup, Denmark, Nem Media ApS is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Noran Design is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and are headquartered in London, England.
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Launched in 2018, Outtolunch is an Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Niš, Serbia
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Pratigram Digital Marketing, an Advertising company, was established in 2019. The agency offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Process Social LLC., an Advertising company, was founded in 2020. The company specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sepatan, Indonesia
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Established in 2014, Riposte Group, a small Advertising company, is based in Sepatan, Indonesia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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Advertising company Semtrak Inc. Was established in 2007. The agency focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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Squalls Marketing is an Advertising company. They are located in Montreal, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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TDM-Advertising, an Advertising company, was founded in 2020. They provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Prishtina, Kosovo
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Advertising company unitic was established in 2020. The company provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tohana, India
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Folware is an Advertising company. They were established in 2020 and offer Advertising and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Al Batayih, United Arab Emirates
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Media Leads LLC is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Graphic Design and were founded in 2018.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Thalwil, Switzerland
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Founded in 2021, zhwa+ - Zürich Werbeagentur is a small Thalwil, Switzerland-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Gator Creative Studio is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and offers Advertising and Branding. The company was founded in 2001.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerVinkovci, Croatia
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Alba marketing is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development and is headquartered in Vinkovci, Croatia.
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See all 1 projectsSocial Magnets offers services in website development, digital marketing, graphics designing, and brand promotion. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional staff support, timely project delivery, and effective results, such as lead generation, making Social Magnets a valuable fit for companies seeking comprehensive digital solutions. Clients particularly appreciated their alignment of values, budget-friendly pricing, and overall professionalism.
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Video production agency Retail Cinematix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The team provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Launched in 2020, Andrew Ross Technologies is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Advertising and is headquartered in Bacchus Marsh, Australia and Bacchus Marsh, Australia.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Al Jazirah Al Hamra, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2019, Nexada is a software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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ISHIKAWA INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a PPC company. Headquartered in Hubli, Dharwad, India, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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Digital bridge, an AI Agents company, was founded in 2025. The team specializes in AI Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
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Versatile Freelance is a software development company. They are located in Durham, North Carolina and have small team. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Artiboost is a Content Writing Services company. They focus on Content Writing Services and Advertising and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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G15.media is a Video Marketing company. They are in Brooklyn, New York. Their team focuses on Video Marketing and Advertising.
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Website development firm Ranking Agencia Digital is located in Jardines de la Silla, Mexico. Launched in 2018, the team provides Web Development and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2022, Prompt Attestation Abu Dhabi is a Translation company. The team provides Translation and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Advertising company Artarray was launched in 2021. The agency offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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See all 1 projectsI build websites, create complete YouTube packages – thumbnails, videos, strategies – and produce short-form content . I work individually because I
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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Established in 2014, Polemic Digital, a small SEO services firm, is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSão Paulo, Brazil
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Agência SEO Brasil is a small SEO services firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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GELUK MEXICO PUBLICIDAD is a small Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Advertising and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCarteret, NJ
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StarrComm Strategies is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising and is headquartered in Carteret, New Jersey.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sausalito, CA
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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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 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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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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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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An advertising agency plans, creates, and distributes paid messages that motivate audiences to act. Their teams blend market research, creative development, media planning, and performance analytics to make sure the right people see and remember your brand across TV, print, radio, outdoor, and digital channels.
Most full-service agencies cover the entire campaign lifecycle:
- Market research & audience segmentation
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- Production for video, audio, and print assets
- Campaign management, A/B testing, and real-time optimization
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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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- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
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- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
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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.