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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.
$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.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Giant Advertising is an Out of Home Design company. They are based in Glasgow, Scotland and have small team. They focus on Out of Home Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Warriors Studio, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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, an advertising agency specializing in digital marketing, media buying, and omnichannel advertising services, consistently earns positive feedback from its clients. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to meet deadlines and budget constraints. Clients commend their innovative approach, precision in media execution, and impressive ability to tailor campaigns, ensuring effective audience engagement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2010, The Nexus Agency is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Habit Creative Ltd, an Advertising company, was established in 2014. In London, England, the team specializes in Advertising and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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13 Design is a graphic design company. Their small team is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Their team provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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Spark Media is a video production agency. They were launched in 2016, and their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh , Scotland
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Links Design is a graphic design company. Established in 2004, the firm provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 93 projectsNinja Promo is an advertising agency offering a wide range of advertising services, including paid marketing and media buying. The company has received largely positive feedback, with approximately 80% of reviewers reporting improved campaign performance and engagement. However, around 10% of reviews indicate issues with communication and deliverables. Ninja Promo is noted for its timely delivery and adaptability, but some clients experienced suboptimal communication and campaign execution.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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D2Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2005. The company offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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Moovii Ltd, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. They focuses on Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlottetown, Canada
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Marketing Studio is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Charlottetown, Canada and have small team. Their team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bridge of Don, Scotland
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Based in Bridge of Don, Scotland, Lighthouse is a small Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Graphic 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.
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NVServices provided
See all 2 projectsMassMedia is an advertising agency providing comprehensive advertising services, including media buying and paid marketing solutions. Reviews highlight their ability to execute full marketing plans effectively, with one project achieving nearly 50% sales within nine weeks. 100% of feedback is positive, citing their professional staff and alignment with client values.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Blue Waves Advertising is a small branding agency located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Max Art Advertising is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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Form Digital, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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Little Voice Communications Ltd is an Advertising company. The Dundee, Scotland-based company was founded in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Launched in 1975, The Drawing Room is a graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlottetown, Canada
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Versatile Management Group, an Advertising company, was founded in 2008. The firm focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 2011, Socomm is a small Advertising company located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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CHROMA is an Advertising company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cardiff Bay, Wales
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Dirty Little Serifs is an Advertising company. Launched in 2013, the company is located in Cardiff Bay, Wales. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Punto Imagen is a San Salvador, El Salvador-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Worcester, England
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773C is a branding company established in 2010. The small team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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10thstep.com is a graphic design company. They are in and have small team. Their services include Graphic Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint John, Canada
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Small Advertising company iNk Graphic Design Services, is based in Saint John, Canada. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Smokehouse Design, an Advertising company, is based in Winnipeg, Canada. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, England
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Advertising company United Agency was established in 2014. Located in Lincoln, England, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Clik Creations is a small Advertising company based in Birmingham, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Oranga Creative Ltd is a graphic design company. The team is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gatineau, Canada
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Kaboom Communication Design is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The agency specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design, and is small.
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Waterloo is a small Advertising company located in Winnipeg, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Desique is a small Advertising company located in Flintshire, Wales. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Scarlet Lemur Communications is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design, and the company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bend, OR
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Established in 2007, Savy Agency is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Blonde, a video production company, was launched in 2008. Headquartered in London, England, the team offers Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hagerstown, MD
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Worx Graphic Design Inc. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Advertising company Designworld Limited was launched in 2002. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Heatwave Pictures is a London, England-based video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harborne, Birmingham, England
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Graphic design company Butterfly Create is based in Harborne, Birmingham, England. They specialize in Graphic Design and Branding and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham West Midlands, England
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Established in 2011, HNS Signs is a small Birmingham West Midlands, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cardiff , Wales
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Octopus Creative is an Advertising company. They are located in Cardiff , Wales and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Anderson Ads is a video production agency. They are headquartered in Leeds, England and have small team. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada
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Headquartered in Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada, Blue Wolf Design Group is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Alles Creative is an Advertising company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Launched in 1996, the team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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GrandArmy is a graphic design company. The small New York, New York-based team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design. The firm was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Québec, Canada
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Lefrancois Agency Marketing B2B, a graphic design agency, was established in 1995. They provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Blumenfeld + Fleming, a Logo company, was founded in 2002. The team focuses on Logo and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Advertising company Nerds Company was founded in 2015. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Kreatz is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2008, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Erin Hamilton Design is a graphic design company established in 2001. Their team offers Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Oskoui & Oskoui is a small Advertising company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, 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+$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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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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$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
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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Looking for an advertising agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring an advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch highlights firms that craft campaigns across digital and traditional platforms based on a proprietary methodology. The top advertising agencies for 2026 include:
An advertising agency plans, creates, and distributes paid messages that motivate audiences to act. Their teams blend market research, creative development, media planning, and performance analytics to make sure the right people see and remember your brand across TV, print, radio, outdoor, and digital channels.
Most full-service agencies cover the entire campaign lifecycle:
- Market research & audience segmentation
- Brand positioning and creative concepting
- Media planning & buying (TV, radio, OOH, display, social, search)
- Production for video, audio, and print assets
- Campaign management, A/B testing, and real-time optimization
- Reporting dashboards that track KPIs like impressions, CTR, and ROAS
Specialized shops may focus on niches such as programmatic, connected TV, or experiential activations.
Budgets vary widely. On Clutch, most reviewed projects fall between $10,000–$50,000, while hourly rates range from $50–$150 depending on location, channel expertise, and seniority. Remember to separate agency fees from hard costs like ad spend and production; a $25,000 retainer can quickly double once media buys are added.
Start by matching goals to expertise. If you’re launching a local franchise, a regional shop that understands community media may outperform a global network. Check:
- Case studies with similar objectives or industries
- Verified client reviews highlighting communication and ROI
- Transparent pricing models aligned with your budget caps
- Culture fit is important because long-term partnerships thrive on compatible workflows
Shortlist three agencies, request proposals, and ask how each would measure success.
Be cautious if an agency:
- Guarantees specific results (e.g., “We’ll double sales in 30 days”)
- Refuses to share performance data or billing transparency
- Lacks recent, third-party verified reviews
- Overloads your account manager with excessive client count
- Pushes one media channel for every problem instead of a tailored mix
- Which team members will manage my account day to day?
- How do you conduct consumer and competitor research?
- What tools do you use for media buying, tracking, and reporting?
- How will you ensure creative aligns with our brand guidelines?
- How often will we review performance and optimize campaigns?
- Who owns the creative assets and data after the engagement ends?
Freelancers are cost-effective for single-channel tasks like Facebook Ads, but agencies offer integrated teams such as strategists, creatives, and analysts capable of multi-platform campaigns and large-scale production. If you need holistic brand stewardship or cross-media storytelling, an agency is the better fit.
Common metrics include impressions, click-through rate, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Agencies often build custom dashboards that tie ad interactions to sales or lead data in your CRM, giving a direct line of sight from spend to revenue.