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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$5,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.6
/5
What Clients Have Said
Disruptive Advertising offers competitive pricing, with clients reporting costs ranging from $5,000 to over $150,000 annually. Clients appreciate their value for cost, effective communication, and measurable results, often achieving significant increases in leads and ROI.
Disruptive Advertising is praised for their ability to creatively solve challenges and adapt strategies as needed. Their innovative approach helps clients overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes.
Successful Lead Generation
Many clients report an increase in lead generation and conversion rates since partnering with Disruptive Advertising. Their targeted strategies and effective use of digital channels contribute to improved business outcomes.
Comprehensive Service Offering
Disruptive Advertising provides a wide range of services, including PPC, social media marketing, and email marketing. Their ability to manage multiple aspects of digital marketing allows clients to streamline their advertising efforts with a single partner.
Effective Use of Analytics
Disruptive Advertising is recognized for their effective use of analytics to track campaign performance and optimize strategies. Their data-driven approach helps clients achieve better results and make informed marketing decisions.
Professional and Reliable
The team at Disruptive Advertising is recognized for their professionalism and reliability. Clients feel confident in their expertise and trust them to manage advertising campaigns effectively, resulting in positive business growth.
Room for Improvement in Creative Process
While clients generally appreciate Disruptive Advertising's creative output, there is feedback suggesting that the creative process could be more tailored to individual client needs, ensuring that content aligns closely with brand identity and campaign goals.
Disruptive Advertising oversees the Google Ad campaigns for an IT firm.
Their PPC efforts have helped increase leads.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
NewConfig is using Disruptive Advertising for PPC
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
For PPC
What were your goals for this project?
Increase Leads
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Helped Increase Leads
Describe the project in detail.
Increase Leads
What was the team composition?
Dealing with Preston. He is great!
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
They have helped us increase leads. Preston is great!
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Great
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The people. Preston is Great! He responds well and knows PPC very well.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Google and Facebook Ads for Online Retail Store
Advertising
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - June 2019
2.0
Quality
2.0
Schedule
3.0
Cost
1.0
Willing to Refer
0.5
"Communication was poor and their process for reviewing ads reminded me of 1999."
Aug 1, 2019
Owner, Online Retail Store
Anonymous
Retail
Iowa, United States
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Disruptive Advertising provided digital marketing services revolving around Google and Facebook Ads.
The ad content produced vastly underperformed expectations. Disruptive Advertising showed room for improvement in both their management of expectations and execution.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the owner of an online retail business.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We were looking for help to increase our sales for our website through Google and Facebook ads.
What were your goals for this project?
Increase sales & traffic to our website.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Based on positive reviews on this site, as well as the testimonials on their website.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
They were supposed to develop high-quality ads in order to get our brand out via google and Facebook. The ads they came up with looked like something I could make myself, and I have no background in creating ad content.
What was the team composition?
We worked with a couple different staff people; one was delightful but the others did not work well with our team.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Absolutely dreadful results for the amount of money we spent.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Communication was poor and their process to reviewing ads reminded me of 1999.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Nothing.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Communication, executing results, laying out realistic expectations.
RATINGS
2.0
Quality
2.0
Service & Deliverables
"Our Google ads manager did fine, but our Facebook contact had significant room for improvement."
Schedule
3.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
1.0
Value / within estimates
"Did not get anything in return for what we paid."
Willing to Refer
0.5
NPS
"It was the most stressful 3-4 months working on a project that should have made my life easier.
Digital Marketing for Lawfirm
Other Digital Marketing
Confidential
June 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I am pleased with their responsiveness and professionalism..."
Jul 10, 2019
Owner, The Meyer Law Firm
Jeff Meyer
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Houston, Texas
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising forms and executes direct response digital marketing campaigns.
Internal stakeholders are pleased with the engagement to date, citing Disruptive Advertising's professionalism and responsiveness. The early returns on the campaigns and the attitude of Disruptive's resources have been promising as well.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the owner of The Meyer Law Firm.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
Digital marketing/lead gen for direct response (DR) campaigns.
What were your goals for this project?
Opening a new channel of DR marketing.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Interview.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Develop and implement DR digital marketing campaigns for lawsuit projects for law firm.
What was the team composition?
Kaden Laga, Nick Glover, Jace Ross.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I am pleased with their responsiveness and professionalism and results to date, although the campaigns are in infancy.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Excellent.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Responsiveness, good attitude, competency towards solving problems, and metrics have been good.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Not at this time. I would like to generate more volume at lower cost.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
"It is in-line, but should improve as campaign progresses."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
SEO & PPC Management for Bike Retailer
Search Engine Optimization
$10,000 to $49,999
Nov. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They’re very responsive, and it’s easy to get a hold of them if we ever have any questions.”
May 11, 2019
Manager, Firth Sports Inc
Thomas Lee
Verified
Other industries
South El Monte, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising provides ongoing marketing services. They work with internal stakeholders to define a feasible digital strategy, work to target realistic key terms for SEO, and optimize ad placements.
After just six months, Disruptive Advertising’s strategies have had a positive impact, boosting the brand’s online presence and generating more sales. They offer invaluable marketing counsel on a weekly basis and pivot their approach based on performance.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the manager at Firth Sports Inc. We are a bicycle distributor founded in 2002.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We needed Disruptive Advertising to help us set our marketing strategy to boost our sales.
What were your goals for this project?
My goal was to pick the right keywords to target and to show our ads in the right places to attract more potential customers. We wanted customers to view and purchase our products, which would increase our return on advertising spend (ROAS).
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Another company recommended them to us.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Their team helps us choose the right keywords to target, the right strategy to implement, and the right platforms to display our ads. Every week, they review their analytics report with us and adjust our ads, giving us advice on our website and suggesting other services.
What was the team composition?
One consultant manages our account. If we need more help, they’ll involve more people in the project and provide different services and advice.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Within six months, our sales have increased and continue to increase. More customers are checking out our products.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
They’re very responsive, and it’s easy to get a hold of them if we ever have any questions or changes that need to be made.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They can provide anything we want.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, not yet.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
PPC Management for Pest Control Company
Pay Per Click
Less than $10,000
Oct. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They are great communicators who encourage us to share our thoughts.”
Apr 24, 2019
President, Presidio Pest Management
Bobby Wilford
Verified
Arts, entertainment & music
Detroit, Michigan
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Initially, Disruptive Advertising improved overall PPC strategy to increase ROI. They continue to deploy and manage paid advertising campaigns.
Disruptive Advertising’s efforts quickly paid off, leading to a marked increase in leads within a couple of months and lower operating costs. Their digital presence, genuine interest, and strong communication skills continue to impress.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the president and owner of a small pest control company with a highly specialized focus.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We hired them to manage our Google Ads.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to maximize every dollar spent on Google Ads by having the latest and best practices. Over the years, we’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, costs kept going up, but returns kept going down.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We did lots of research for over a year. When I finally contacted Disruptive Advertising online, I felt a strong connection. I figured that if they could have that impact on me with their digital presence, then they were the right people for the job.
Describe the project in detail.
Disruptive Advertising is responsible for managing our Google Ads. Initially, they helped us do a makeover of our PPC strategy.
What was the team composition?
We’re working with their project manager and other relevant personnel.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any statistics or metrics that speak to the quality of their work and impact of the engagement?
We saw positive results after the second month. Even considering management fees, our overall costs have gone down.
How did Disruptive Advertising perform from a project management standpoint?
They are great communicators who encourage us to share our thoughts. I like their personal approach.
What impresses you about Disruptive Advertising?
Their professionalism and dedication are impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, nothing comes to mind.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"They taught me things and practices that I did not know were possible. Christine (Marketing Consultant, Disruptive Advertising) is awesome and genuinely cares."
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Scheduling is easy."
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"It has been worth it."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I would recommend them for sure.
Google Shopping Services for Confectionery Company
Other Digital Marketing
$10,000 to $49,999
Sep. - Dec. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Disruptive Advertising really knows what they’re doing."
Jan 11, 2019
Owner, Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates
Mike Wall
Verified
Retail
North Salt Lake, Utah
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising set up a Google Shopping site. They also created ads, maintained a Google Ads account, and monitored sales-to-spending ratio.
The Google Shopping site that Disruptive Advertising set up was well-received. Their listening skills, responsiveness, and ability to solve problems justified the investment and made them a valuable partner.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the owner of Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We needed help setting up Google Shopping and Google Ads.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to increase sales more than we did with the company we hired last year.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
They contacted us.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Disruptive Advertising set up our Google Shopping site. They also created ads, maintained our Google Ads account, and monitored our sales-to-spending ratio.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We’re very happy with the results. They also did a great job with graphics.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Berrett (marketing consultant, Disruptive Advertising) was always willing to listen. He did a great job solving any of our questions or concerns.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Disruptive Advertising really knows what they’re doing. Barrett was so helpful.
Are there any areas for improvement?
They should send an automatic notice to inform monthly customers that their fee will increase with an added ad spend.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"a fair rate not to high not to low."
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Paid Search for Retirement Management Firm
Pay Per ClickSearch Engine Optimization
Less than $10,000
July 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We’ve cleaned up our strongest campaign, and continue to learn more and more from every test run."
Jan 9, 2019
Creative Director, blooom
C. Harrison
Verified
Financial services
Leawood, Kansas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising manages paid search campaigns on Google.
Disruptive Advertising’s rapid responses and ability to set expectations has helped them revitalize a critical paid search campaign. Their efforts have also produced valuable business insights.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the creative director at blooom, a 401k management firm.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We needed to monitor and optimize our paid search operations on Google.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to keep our customer acquisition cost (CAC) in check and be alerted to paid search opportunities we were missing.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I believe our CEO had a personal relationship with the owner.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Disruptive keeps our paid search account in check while we focus on growing our business through other marketing strategies.
What was the team composition?
Kezlie (Account Strategist, Disruptive Advertising) manages the project day to day, and brings in others (creative, strategy) as necessary.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We’ve cleaned up our strongest campaign, and continue to learn more and more from every test run.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
It’s very effective. Kezlie does a great job of responding promptly to our needs and managing our expectations.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their response time is outstanding.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, not that I can think of at this time.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
PPC Campaigns for Online Supplements Retailer
Advertising
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. - Dec. 2018
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I’m looking forward to seeing our traffic continue to grow from the newly expanded campaigns."
Dec 11, 2018
CEO, Online Supplements Retailer
Anonymous
Verified
Retail
Las Vegas, Nevada
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising provides 360-degree PPC services, handling Google Ads, Bing, and Facebook campaigns. Currently, they’re building out traffic-generating campaigns.
Traffic-generated income has improved dramatically since the engagement began. Disruptive Advertising's expert team inspires confidence throughout the project by communicating clearly from the start. While the process can occasionally be slow, their quality of work generally wins the day.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the CEO of an online supplements retailer.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
I needed help managing our PPC advertising and remarketing campaigns.
What were your goals for this project?
I wanted to increase our sales and clicks, while decreasing our ad spend.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I found them by reading reviews on Clutch.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Disruptive Advertising took over our Google Ads, Bing, and Facebook campaigns. They started by fine-tuning our existing campaigns and creating remarketing campaigns. They’re now focusing on expanding PPC traffic.
What was the team composition?
They have a large team. I work with a variety of specialists.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
We’ve seen immediate results from the initial, simple processes they put in place. They’re capturing the money we were leaving on the table from our existing traffic. I’m looking forward to seeing our traffic continue to grow from the newly expanded campaigns.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
They hold weekly calls so I always feel up to date. I really like their big team as they can address every niche issue.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their communication is most impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement?
I’d like to see them speed up the processes of getting everything built.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Website Optimization for Bicycle Tire Manufacturer
Advertising
Less than $10,000
June 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"The whole team is great."
Dec 6, 2018
Co-Founder, Tannus America
Ryan Cook
Verified
Other industries
Spanish Fork, Utah
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising has optimized a website to generate a higher conversion rate.
Increased traffic and conversions have exceeded expectations. Disruptive Advertising’s proactive approach, expertise, and availability distinguish them from the competition.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the co-founder of Tannus America. We manufacture bicycle tires.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
We engaged Disruptive Advertising to optimize our website and increase our conversions.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to improve our conversion rate and optimize website flow.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We researched multiple vendors.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
They tested different aspects of our website to identify which approach would yield the best results. Disruptive Advertising then coded the website tests and produced subsequent reports. They now manage our entire site.
What was the team composition?
I interact with three people. There’s a larger team working behind the scenes.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Gains in our conversion rates and traffic have exceeded our expectations. I've worked with several agencies over the years, but have never been super happy them. Disruptive Advertising is the first agency I would give a positive review about.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
They are always available to meet. The whole team is great.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The team is proactive and knowledgeable.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No. I can’t think of anything.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Social Advertising for Themed Event
Other Digital Marketing
Less than $10,000
Sep. - Nov. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They managed the project effectively.”
Dec 6, 2018
Director, 1940's Ball
Khyentse George
Verified
Arts, entertainment & music
Boulder, Colorado
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Disruptive Advertising created targeted social media advertisements to promote an event and increase ticket sales.
Disruptive Advertising’s promotional efforts were successful. The team was very collaborative, communicating regularly and reaching out whenever it was necessary.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am the director of the 1940’s Ball. It’s a WWII-themed party held in a hangar at the Boulder Airport.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Disruptive Advertising?
I needed help with social media advertising.
What were your goals for this project?
I wanted to sell tickets.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I found them through their social media profiles.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
They put together social media advertisements to promote the event.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
They implemented effective targeting strategies that increased our ticket sales.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
They managed the project effectively. We communicated via emails and phone calls. They were very involved, always touching base with me to make sure they were on the right track.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I’m most impressed with their level of communication.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, I can’t think of anything.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.5
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
We exist to see and activate greatness. That's why we turn away more than 80% of companies that approach us. We only work with brands we believe in.
We move on from 96% of marketing candidates we interview. Our team isn't who applied. It's who we chose and developed.
We built VSET: Vision, Strategy, Execution, Team, to close the Trust Gap between marketing leaders and their CEOs.
90-day guarantee. No long-term contract. If we don't deliver, you don't pay
Meet the Team
Jacob BaadsgaardFounder & CEO
Jacob founded Disruptive Advertising and co-built VSET, the framework born from his own work closing the Trust Gap with his marketing team. He's spent 14 years turning that framework into results for clients who deserve better.
Chad de LisleVP of Marketing
Chad is Disruptive's Head of Marketing and living proof that VSET works. He went from dispensable to indispensable alongside Jake, and now helps marketing leaders make that same shift with their own CEOs.
Jason GauseVP of Sales
Jason is the VP of Sales at Disruptive Advertising. He has worked with thousands of companies, from small startups to the Fortune 500, to identify needs, overcome challenges, and achieve their initiatives.
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We guarantee meaningful results in 90 days. There's no long-term contract locking you in. If we don't deliver, you don't pay. We'd rather earn your renewal every quarter than trap you into one.
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Our teams specialize by industry with playbooks proven across dozens of competitors in your category. We guarantee meaningful results in your first 90 days. You're not paying us to figure out your business while we work on it.
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