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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Located in Medellín, Colombia, INNOVA - Agencia. Is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Print Design.
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JPG Imagen & Diseño is an Advertising company. Launched in 2003, the agency is based in Medellín, Colombia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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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 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Enmente Agencia de Marketing is an Advertising company. They are in Medellín, Colombia and have small team. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ora, Israel
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Established in 2001, Say - Brand strategy & Expression is a branding firm. Located in Ora, Israel, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Mark Design Publicidade is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is located in São Paulo, Brazil. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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L&BT Produções is an Advertising company. They are based in São Paulo, Brazil and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2011, crmdesign is a small São Paulo, Brazil-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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Visual Viewpoint, LLC is an Advertising company. They are in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cannon Hill, Australia
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Advertising company iCreate Agency was founded in 2007. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Design Distillery Ltd is an Advertising company founded in 2015. In Auckland, New Zealand, the team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Objetiva MKT is an Advertising company established in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Branding.
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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 6 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 - 9Hull, MA
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SCREECH Marketing is a graphic design company based in Hull, Massachusetts. They specialize in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Avila Creative, a branding firm, was launched in 2011. They offers Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Think Advertising Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 2003. The agency offers Advertising and Logo, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Perth, Australia
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Founded in 2019, Team Marketing Agency is a CRM consulting and SI company. The firm provides CRM consulting and SI and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Summerville, SC
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Launched in 2003, Dekka Studios is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, SC
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Crenshaw Visions is a graphic design company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Lancaster, South Carolina. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Corporate Photography.
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Waco Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 2021, the agency provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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3XG Media, a web design company, is in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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JAC Advertising Consultants, LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2015, the agency offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Verde Recruiting & Consulting, LLC is a Tampa, Florida-based Recruiting company. Founded in 2015, the team provides Recruiting and Advertising.
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Switchback Creative is an Advertising company. The Calgary, Canada-based agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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The Ad Factor Inc., an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Branding. The firm is based in Toronto, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Willoughby, OH
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LiPav Consulting, LLC. Is a Business Consulting company located in Willoughby, Ohio. The team offers Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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Based in Springville, Utah, Billow Media is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Multan, Pakistan
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In Frame is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Multan, Pakistan and specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company HolderComm Inc. Was launched in 2008. The agency focuses on Advertising and Public Relations, and is small.
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Advertising company Lightning Bottle Advertising Agency was launched in 2021. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Advertising company Bright Light Digital provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were founded in 2016.
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OnDemand Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2021. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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Advertising company Thrive Management was founded in 2010. The agency provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Warsaw Styles is a graphic design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland. Their team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glifada, Greece
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Digitall / Digital Creative Agency is an Advertising company founded in 2010. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Filmhafen is a video production agency. Established in 2006, the team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Advertising company CryptoVirally was founded in 2020. The team offers Advertising and Blockchain Marketing and is located in București, Romania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Upton, MA
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Creative Eye Design, LLC is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Upton, Massachusetts. The company focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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CUDO COLLABORATIVE is a small Advertising company in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frascati, Italy
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Small Advertising company the network, is in Frascati, Italy. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Roweme Design is a web design company. They focus on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVista, CA
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Rosa Fierro Design is a print design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Vista, California and San Antonio del Mar, Mexico. Their services include Print Design and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerKandy, Sri Lanka
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Digital Next Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Kandy, Sri Lanka and provides Advertising and Web Development. The firm was founded in 2020.
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Web design company Lime Lizard (PTY) LTD is located in Pretoria, South Africa. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Mika Fekadu is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Ross Purves Marketing, a web design agency, is in London, England. The team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsARQYM Technologies specializes in web and logo design services, as highlighted by a client who engaged them for redesigning their site and logo while expanding globally. The reviews emphasize ARQYM's professional communication, affordability, and expertise, resulting in a highly professional website that received positive feedback from customers and partners. The workflow was smooth, with prompt responses and no areas for improvement mentioned.
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OneBrand Creative Services is an Advertising company. The San Francisco, California-based firm was established in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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WOLVERINE PRODUCTIONS is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Video Production, and the company is based in San Antonio, Texas and San Antonio, Texas.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Northville, MI
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Video production agency POLAR was launched in 2015. The team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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See all 5 projectsAt Book Publishing Experts, we're dedicated to transforming your manuscripts into masterpieces. With over a decade of experience in book publishing, our team is committed to providing comprehensive
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Buyiva Tech is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Noida, India and Noida, India, the firm was established in 2010. Their team offers Accounting and Advertising.
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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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$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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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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$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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$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+$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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
- 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
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- 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.