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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Joselove Filson Advertising is a small Advertising company. Established in 2000, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Lomonaco Design is a graphic design agency. They are in Long Beach, California and have small team. Their services include Graphic Design 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Middletown, DE
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ConnecTheDot is an Advertising company founded in 2015. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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David Hunt Creative is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, the agency was launched in 1994. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockton, IL
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Fortytwoeightynine is an Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the agency is in Rockton, Illinois. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockton, IL
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Located in Rockton, Illinois, RyCOM Creative Corp. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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The D² Group, LLC is a small Durham, North Carolina-based Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9High Point, NC
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Advertising company My Baby's Bubblegum was founded in 1994. The company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Vista, NE
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Flip Marketing is a small Advertising company. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Advertising and Graphic 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westport, CT
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Altamira LLC, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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ADCO, a media planning & buying agency, offer Media Planning & Buying and Advertising. They were launched in 1990.
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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 - 9Toronto, Canada
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DMD Marketing Inc. Is a small Toronto, Canada-based web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Intellectual Design is a graphic design company. The firm is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Refineria Design is an Advertising company. They are based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and have small team. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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Apartment5, an Advertising company, was founded in 2013. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Marvelous Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and offers Advertising and Email Marketing. The agency was founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Not Maurice is a small Advertising company. Established in 2000, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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Carroll Communications Group is a graphic design agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Their team offers Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spanish Fork, UT
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Established in 2013, Realifier is a graphic design company. The agency specializes in Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Park City, UT
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Headquartered in Park City, Utah, Whitney is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Euclid, OH
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Launched in 1991, Villa Beach Communications, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Circulo inquieto, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Cadiz, Spain. Their services include Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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Advertising company Grand Union Portugal was established in 2000. The agency provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Hales Creative is a Provo, Utah-based graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Small Advertising company Serfwerks, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reston, VA
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EYCH2, a small Marketing Strategy company, is in Reston, Virginia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynchburg, VA
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Blair Marketing is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bay City, MI
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In Bay City, Michigan, Ohno Design is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Falmouth, ME
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Burgess Advertising & Marketing, an Advertising company, is in Falmouth, Maine. Their services include Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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PANDORA BOX PRODUCTIONS is an Event Marketing company. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Event Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Saltworks is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Graphic Design and are based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Founded in 2015, iMeelZ is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is based in Málaga, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, ME
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Bonneville Consulting, an Advertising company, is in Belfast, Maine. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, MN
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Cable ONE Advertising, a small Advertising company, is in Alexandria, Minnesota. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Baylyn Media Services & Agency is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Web Design and were established in 2014.
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Headquartered in , SOOAK is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Estancia, NM
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Small Advertising company JaM Advertising and Productions, is located in Estancia, New Mexico. The team offers Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Butte, MT
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Tash Communications is a PR firm. They provide Public Relations and Advertising and are headquartered in Butte, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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Advertising company Thinking Cap Communications & Design, Inc. Was founded in 1999. The agency specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zaprešić, Croatia
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Webconstrucors.org, an Advertising company, was established in 2011. The small team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, RI
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Roskelly Inc. Is a small Advertising company located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenfield, MA
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FreshJones, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rapid City, SD
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Asio Studio is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Rapid City, South Dakota and provides Advertising and Email Marketing. The agency was founded in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Darxe Digital is an Advertising company headquartered in Orem, Utah. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hull, MA
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MRW Communications is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1983.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Established in 2001, Tubatomic, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingsport, TN
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Advertising company Possible Zone Online Marketing was launched in 2013. Headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Namey Design Studios is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Founded in 2006, Colloredo & Associates is a small Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brattleboro, VT
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New Ground Creative is an Advertising company based in Brattleboro, Vermont. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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.
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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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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.