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 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Dcatra is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Direct Marketing and are located in London, England.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Milano, Italy
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Bebit is a branding company. The Milano, Italy-based company focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsiDigiverse.com provides branding and marketing solutions, with a focus on lead generation and awareness for its clients. The reviews highlight their effective project management, cost-effective services, and a notable increase in lead conversion rates by 45%. Clients appreciate iDigiverse.com's dedication and responsible approach, treating projects as their own and delivering timely, detailed progress updates.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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Established in 2008, 3yz, a midsize branding agency, is in São Paulo, Brazil and Porto Alegre, Brazil. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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Located in Newport Beach, California, P11 Creative is a midsize branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Supreme Optimization is a PR company. Founded in 2012, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Mediababy is a midsize social media marketing agency established in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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The Adcom Group is a midsize Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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CoherentMI is a Direct Marketing company. Launched in 2024, their team offers Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Care Direct, an Advertising company, was established in 1995. The team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing and is based in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Established in 2012, SEO XOOM is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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OBz Services is an Email Marketing company. The small Karachi, Pakistan-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Market Research. The agency was launched in 2011.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Inverness, IL
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Latitude 42 Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Dream Creationz is a Jaipur, India-based Advertising company. Established in 2019, the team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Oakville, Canada
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KickStand Content is a small Content Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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DGL Media Services is an Advertising company. The small Santa Rosa, California-based team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The company was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mission Viejo, CA
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OVER THE TOP is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, the company was founded in 2008. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Nashville, TN
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ReviveHealth is a branding company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bruxelles, Belgium
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SOLID is an Advertising company. The Bruxelles, Belgium-based team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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In Indore, India, The Right Way Tech Solution is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Located in New Delhi, India, Digitalet.net is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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Odysseus Arms is a Market Research company. They are in Mill Valley, California, and their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Houdini is an Advertising company located in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Evook Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Xint Solutions is a branding agency. Launched in 2005, the team offers Branding and Advertising. The company is located in London, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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CDA Creative Digital Agency is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Southbank, Australia
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Advertising company Social Connection - Social Media Agency was launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chippendale, Australia
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Media Precinct is a media planning & buying company. In Chippendale, Australia, their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to , your premier partner for comprehensive Amazon Product listing and digital marketing solutions. Our mission is to empower ecommerce businesses to thrive in the competitive eCommerce
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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Omni Premier Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Advertising company The Creative Dept. Is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Located in Buffalo, New York, Quinlan is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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Sales Funnel Labs is an Advertising company. In Danbury, Connecticut, the company was established in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Warszawska Grupa Mediowa is an Advertising company. Established in 2020, the firm specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsProCreativeWriters is a company claiming to offer search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing (SMM) services. However, based on the sole review available, the company received entirely negative feedback, with 100% of the review expressing dissatisfaction, citing issues such as poor communication, lack of professionalism, and substandard content quality.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsSocio Maverick (SM) is not just a marketing agency; we are the architects of innovation, the curators of creativity, and the catalysts for new ideas in the marketing realm. Our vision is to redefine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49istanbul, Türkiye
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Launched in 2017, Survivor Dijital is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Established in 1999, Lythos Studios is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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See all 1 projectsWeb Astr is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses build a strong online presence. Specializing in SEO, website development, and branding, the agency provides tailored strategies
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Salvador, Brazil
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Founded in 2019, Forrest is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Bob Tech Solutions, a SEO company, is headquartered in Bengaluru , India. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Launched in 2020, TechSyn is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Noida, India.
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CosmosConcept is a social media marketing company. They are in Hamburg, Germany and have small team. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsEcom Bench is a creative strategy and performance creative agency for DTC e-commerce brands. We build a repeatable ad creative system instead of random ads: customer research, ideation, scripting,
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Branding company Wabi Sabi World Brand Comm was established in 2013. The team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Harare, Zimbabwe
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Bergast House, a social media marketing agency, is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. They offer Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2016, CDM Digital Advertising Agency Worldwide is an Advertising company. The company focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Relebrand is a branding company established in 1983. The agency focuses on Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Seven Creatives is an Advertising company. The Amman, Jordan-based firm was launched in 2017. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Superfly Productions India is a small Advertising company headquartered in New Delhi, India. The team focuses 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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$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:
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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?
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- 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.