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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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BTM Digital is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Caracas, Venezuela and specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy. The agency was launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Kogut Boyband, an Advertising company, was launched in 2007. The agency provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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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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Advertising company Pentágono Publicidade is headquartered in São Paulo , Brazil. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Digital Strategy company delaossa.co offers Digital Strategy and Advertising. They are based in Medellín, Colombia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trujillo, Peru
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Trace - Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. Based in Trujillo, Peru, the company offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9جدة, Saudi Arabia
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Connect Communication is an Advertising company. In جدة, Saudi Arabia, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Grand is an Auckland, New Zealand-based Advertising company. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, CanadaServices provided
See all 51 projectsOut Origin is an advertising agency specializing in marketing and paid media services. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their precision, attention to detail, and transformative impact on clients' financial outlooks. Out Origin is praised for exceeding expectations in campaign management and optimization, achieving significant return on advertising spend improvements.
$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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Xpertos Group is an Advertising company. The Panamá, Panama-based team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Panamá, Panama
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Quattro Medios Digitales is an Advertising company. The Panamá, Panama-based firm focuses on Advertising and Mobile App Development.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Erbil, Iraq
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Global East Software LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. They are located in Erbil, Iraq and have small team. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pergamino, Argentina
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PACK agencia is an Advertising company launched in 2010. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Pergamino, Argentina.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Small Advertising company E4 Event, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
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Flash Group is an Advertising company launched in 2002. The agency specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design.
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Coordinate Advertising & Marketing is a small Advertising company located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, Lussich Advertising is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Kernel Marketing Digital is an Advertising company. The company is located in Guadalajara, Mexico. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Lion Blades Marketing and Advertising is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing, and the agency is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Advertising company Conversión Marketing is based in Monterrey, Mexico. Established in 2014, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Shura Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Graphic Design and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Small Advertising company Mango Advertising, is in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Red Circle Advertising is a small Advertising company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Erbil, Iraq
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Pencils Advertising Agency is an Advertising company established in 2012. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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AL NOOL is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Amman, Jordan. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2014, Page 99 Advertising is an Advertising company. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Panama City, Panama
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Established in 2010, Magmalatam, a small branding company, is located in Panama City, Panama. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9الدوحة, Qatar
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Krom Group is an Advertising company. The firm is based in الدوحة, Qatar. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chiyoda City, Japan
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Peak 1 is a small Chiyoda City, Japan-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9الشارقة, United Arab Emirates
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Ad-all Advertising is a small الشارقة, United Arab Emirates-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San José, Costa Rica
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Saborstudio is a Digital Strategy company. In San José, Costa Rica, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Maven Marketing and Events is an Event Marketing company. They are headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, C&H Communications is a small Event Marketing company. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, GCA FACTORY BRAND is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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OIM Comunicación & Negocios is an Advertising company. In Bogotá, Colombia, the firm was established in 1998. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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BluewebTechnologies is an Advertising company established in 2006. The small team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Headstart Advertising is an Advertising company established in 2006. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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Based in Lisboa, Portugal, Blue Line is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Doer Local is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2010. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lviv, Ukraine
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Small Advertising company Capital-Media, is located in Lviv, Ukraine. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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Futura Comunicação e Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising and is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Launched in 2012, SpaceBridge Ventures is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Inforkomm Media Services LTD is an Advertising company established in 2004. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Giza, Egypt
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Rio Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in Giza, Egypt. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Munda, an Advertising company, was launched in 2003. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is located in Buenos Aires., Argentina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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KING HOST BD is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anhangabaú, Brazil
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Advertising company Agencia Bit - Marketing Digital was founded in 2009. The small team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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ADON Communications Ltd. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jundiaí, Brazil
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Agência Madison is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Jundiaí, Brazil and provides Advertising and Branding. The agency was launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Agência BR2 is an Advertising company founded in 2005. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Buzz Advertising and Marketing is a small Louisville, Kentucky-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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KINGSPØKE is a small Advertising company launched in 2014. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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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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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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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35.5/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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36/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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:
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- Production for video, audio, and print assets
- Campaign management, A/B testing, and real-time optimization
- Reporting dashboards that track KPIs like impressions, CTR, and ROAS
Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
Budgets vary widely. On Clutch, most reviewed projects fall between $10,000–$50,000, while hourly rates range from $50–$150 depending on location, channel expertise, and seniority. Remember to separate agency fees from hard costs like ad spend and production; a $25,000 retainer can quickly double once media buys are added.
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Shortlist three agencies, request proposals, and ask how each would measure success.
Be cautious if an agency:
- Guarantees specific results (e.g., “We’ll double sales in 30 days”)
- Refuses to share performance data or billing transparency
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- 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?
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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.