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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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SEOFreelancer Chennai is a SEO company established in 2012. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Napa, CA
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AAA Organized Plumbing - Napa, an Advertising company, is in Napa, California. They provide 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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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Ozopro is a small SEO services firm launched in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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Investax, a branding company, was established in 2026. The small team offers Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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See all 1 projectsWE ARE VERY.IN offers services in social media marketing and branding, specializing in developing user-friendly websites and creating content marketing strategies to engage potential clients through various platforms. Reviews highlight their effectiveness, creativity, and dedication, with clients noting significant growth in follower engagement and satisfaction with their work. The team is described as young, passionate, and highly capable across all marketing segments.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Baghdad, Iraq
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Harf Promotions is an Advertising company founded in 1992. The team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Based in Nigeria, Wetherheads Advertising Group is an Advertising company. Launched in 1994, the 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.
$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.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Baghdad, Iraq
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Palm Of babylon is an Advertising company founded in 2012. The firm provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Click First SMM is a social media marketing agency. The company is in Houston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab EmiratesServices provided
See all 2 projectsintouch mena is a digital communication agency specializing in social media management, digital media buying, and mobile and website development. Reviews highlight their exceptional adaptability and strategic creativity, with 100% positive feedback on their project management and commitment to client success. Notably, they consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators, ensuring brand adherence and effective communication strategies.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 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.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Noida, India
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Glocalassist is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and Noida, India, and their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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Rock the Agency , an Advertising company, is based in Austin, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NCServices provided
See all 6 projectsPremier Marketing is an advertising agency specializing in ads and data-driven marketing services, including media buying and paid marketing on platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Reviews highlight their effective project management and guidance, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their punctuality and strategic insights, resulting in improved business direction.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bandwidth is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Advertising company ADCONNECT specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bootle, England
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Launched in 2008, cheetah distribution is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Custom Patches UK, a midsize Advertising company, is based in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Portchester, England
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Leads Everyday, a PPC company, was launched in 2011. They offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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The AD Leaf Marketing Firm Studio Orlando, a SEO services firm, was established in 2012. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Located in Hyderabad, India, HanivisuTechnologie is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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VSM Marketing is a midsize Direct Marketing company based in Noida, India. The team provides Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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Somerce is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Advertising and are based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Across the Pond is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2008. The agency is based in London, England and San Francisco, California.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cowichan Bay, Canada
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Digital Marketing CDN is an Advertising company. Based in Cowichan Bay, Canada, the firm was established in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Namakkal, India, SearchEngineWays is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2014.
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ZAKARIAH GMB SERVICES is a Market Research company. Founded in 2023, the company focuses on Market Research and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rotterdam, Netherlands
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LOF Branding, a branding firm, was established in 2022. The company provides Branding and Advertising.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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KReMM is an Advertising company. Based in New York, New York and London, England, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Paragraph is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding and is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsExpand My Business offers mobile application development services, including user authentication, profile management, and progress tracking, for fitness and nutrition management systems. The overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and user-friendly applications. Clients particularly appreciate their responsiveness, dedication, and the comprehensive range of integrated features offered.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Holic specializes in search engine optimization (SEO) and website optimization, including speed and content enhancements. The overall feedback highlights significant improvements in organic traffic and keyword ranking, with measurable outcomes such as a 4385.98% increase in monthly users. Clients appreciate the company's ability to deliver promised results and their impressive work quality.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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IT Ki Dunya, a SEO company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising. The company is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Greenwood Village, CO
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Madison Taylor Marketing is an Advertising company headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2008.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Good-Loop is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Edinburgh, Scotland and provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The company was established in 2016.
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Miraget is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, their team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Prague, Czech Republic
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WeBetter is a branding company. In Prague, Czech Republic, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hooksett, NH
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Brandit Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2019 and focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nantes, France
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SEARCH-Factory is a SEO services firm. The company is located in Nantes, France. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Midsize branding firm InnoVision Marketing Group, is based in San Diego, California. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Pixelfy is a Market Research company. They were established in 2018 and focus on Market Research and Advertising.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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JDA Worldwide is an Advertising company. Founded in 2003, the firm is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and Atlanta, Georgia. Their team offers Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wien, Austria
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Launched in 2024, ECO Flughafentaxi Wien is a SEO company and Advertising company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and is in Wien, Austria.
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PrFlare is a small Advertising company headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Click Vertex is an Advertising company founded in 2025. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in newyork, United States Minor Outlying Islands.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Social media marketing agency Clicks Talent was launched in 2017. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Established in 2012, Acclaim Communications LLC is a small Advertising company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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See all 3 projectsGuaranteed PPC specializes in creating and managing pay-per-click campaigns, particularly for the IT sector, to generate leads and promote services. The overall feedback highlights their effectiveness in producing substantial leads, their strong communication, and Corey’s detailed-oriented approach. Clients appreciate their deliverables, which often exceed initial expectations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sialkot, Pakistan
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See all 3 projectsBRHN Marketing is a results-driven digital marketing agency in Sialkot dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategic marketing solutions. Our expert marketing team in Sialkot specializes in
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Launched in 2007, Matchbook is a small Indianapolis, Indiana-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Manchester, England
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Founded in 1970, Refinery Group, a midsize Advertising company, is based in Manchester, England. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Egkomi, Cyprus
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Union Apps is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the firm offers Mobile & App Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 4 projectsArtimization offers website design and SEO services, including publishing articles on platforms like Vizaca.com. Reviews indicate a mixed performance; while one client praised their customer focus and web design, others experienced significant issues with communication, unmet promises, and even accusations of scamming. Artimization's reliability and project management practices have been called into question.
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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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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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+$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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$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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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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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+$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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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
- 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.