Top Mobile Marketing Agencies in the United States
From New York’s media powerhouses and LA’s entertainment ecosystem to the Bay Area’s startup scene and Austin’s fast-growing SaaS hub, the United States is a global leader in mobile growth. The right mobile marketing partner helps you scale app installs, retention, and revenue through channel strategy, ASO, paid UA, creative testing, and analytics.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 38 projectsFavoured is a Mobile and App Marketing agency that specializes in app promotion, mobile advertising, and app store optimization. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: while one client praised their enthusiasm and digital knowledge, resulting in a successful pitch and revenue increase, another reported ineffective deliverables and a lack of strategic alignment, leading to no measurable business success. Approximately 50% of reviews highlighted issues with project management and tangible outcomes.
$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 34 projectsYodel Mobile is a distinguished Mobile and App Marketing company specializing in App Store Optimization, App User Acquisition, and mobile strategy development. Across multiple reviews, they are praised for their exceptional project management, strategic insight, and ability to deliver measurable improvements in app visibility and user engagement. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlighted Yodel Mobile's professionalism and effective communication, underscoring their success in app promotion and content engagement initiatives.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsApp Guardians is a specialized Mobile and App Marketing agency focused on App Promotion, User Acquisition, and Store Optimization. Their reviews indicate a high level of professionalism, timely delivery, and strategic expertise with services like creative insights and lifecycle marketing. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight their effectiveness in achieving marketing goals, while 67% emphasize their alignment with client values and seamless communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Qujam is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2022, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Video Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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Apps Network is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their small team is based in Memphis, Tennessee and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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RoundSquared is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team provides Mobile & App Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brentwood, TN
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Launched in 2013, SDA Media is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The small team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Shopgate is a Mobile & App Marketing company established in 2009. The team offers Mobile & App Marketing and E-Commerce Development and is located in Austin, Texas and Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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SKU Agency | Email & SMS Marketing Agency is an Austin, Texas-based Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Fetch is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their team is located in London, England and San Francisco, California. The agency offers Mobile & App Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Small Mobile & App Marketing and Other Digital Marketing company YCS Group, is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The team provides Mobile & App Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Roseville, CA
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Digital Strategy company Closed Loop, Inc is headquartered in Roseville, California. Founded in 2001, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsFull Stop Branding is a website development company with a focus on digital branding services. However, the feedback from their clients is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction due to significant project delays, lack of communication, and failure to deliver the promised services. Additionally, multiple clients experienced issues with project management and lack of transparency.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsCreativeads.io Agency is a growth marketing company that specializes in acquiring new users and optimizing marketing strategies. The overall feedback from reviews is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers noting their impressive understanding and ability to deliver promised results efficiently. There are minimal areas for improvement mentioned.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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See all 1 projectsWeblication Studios being a reliable digital development company in USA focuses on growing quality targeted audiences for businesses. We offer various custom app development strategies that are
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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Contobox, an Advertising company, was established in 2012. In Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, the team focuses on Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Established in 2016, Yengage is a small San Jose, California-based Mobile & App Marketing company. Their team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsStart Digitally offers digital marketing solutions, focusing on PPC campaigns to enhance brand recognition and revenue generation. Reviews emphasize their excellent communication, expertise, and ability to promptly initiate and complete projects to clients' satisfaction, highlighting Start Digitally as a reliable partner for achieving long-term competitive advantage in digital marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Gay Ad Network, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 5 projectsNEON GROWTH is a digital marketing agency that specializes in paid advertising, content creation, and strategic marketing solutions. Across their reviews, they received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of clients praising their responsiveness, strategic expertise, and ability to improve key performance metrics such as conversion rates and return on ad spend. Notable themes include their exceptional project management and alignment with client values.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tucson, AZ
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Gaurish Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing company located in Gwalior, India and Tucson, Arizona. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Manchester, TN
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Aries Connects World, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Manchester, Tennessee. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Cary, NC
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Other Marketing company Kumulos is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and Dundee, Scotland. The team specializes in Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Digital Strategy company CloutBoost is headquartered in San Jose, California. Their services include Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stanford, CA
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Launched in 2023, NewForm, a small social media marketing agency, is in Stanford, California. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Smyrna, DE
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OtherWayAround is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Headquartered in Smyrna, Delaware, the team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Casper, WY
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SCOUTED MEDIA is a small Mobile & App Marketing company in Casper, Wyoming. The team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Established in 2015, Idea Mobile Solutions is a small Omaha, Nebraska-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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FameYah Media, Marketing, Ads is a small Seymour, Tennessee-based Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Houston, TX
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Valon Consulting Group is an e-commerce development firm. The midsize Houston, Texas-based team provides E-Commerce Development and Mobile & App Marketing. The agency was founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Franklin Township, NJ
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FOYCOM is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Franklin Township, New Jersey and have midsize team. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Skokie, IL
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Digitally Hatch is a Marketing Strategy company located in Skokie, Illinois. Established in 2023, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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STARGAZER is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Middleborough, MA
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Shotgunflat Creative Agency is a web development company. Based in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the company was established in 2002. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile & App
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Established in 2008, Wunderman Thompson Mobile is a midsize user experience company. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hialeah, FL
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Uveous Technologies LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2011, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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In San Juan, Puerto Rico and Miami, Florida, Capital Minds Inc is a software development firm. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Ampush is a Mobile & App Marketing and social media marketing company. The San Francisco, California-based team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsSingular offers comprehensive digital solutions including onboarding platforms, lease calculators, and client management portals. The overall feedback highlights Singular's agility, commitment, and excellent communication, with clients appreciating their proactive and flexible approach. Singular demonstrates a strong alignment with client values and delivers projects on time, making it a highly recommended partner for digital product development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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SABIO mobile is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They are in Santa Monica, California and New York, New York. Their team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Established in 2009, Jana is a midsize Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing company. Their team offers Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing company Urban Airship is located in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. They offer Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Adperio, a midsize Mobile & App Marketing company, is based in Denver, Colorado. The team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing company Airpush, Inc focuses on Advertising and Mobile & App Marketing. They were launched in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Moblico is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Launched in 2010, the company is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Their team provides Mobile & App Marketing.
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Mobile & App Marketing company AvidMobile is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. They offer Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Plano, TX
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IRIO is a Mobile & App Marketing company launched in 2006. Their team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Apptology is a Sacramento, California-based Mobile & App Marketing company. They specialize in Mobile & App Marketing and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redwood City, CA
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Pyze Inc. Is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They provide Mobile & App Marketing and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plainfield, NJ
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Mayan Mobile Marketing is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They are based in Plainfield, New Jersey and have small team. Their team provides Mobile & App Marketing.
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ProTexting is a Mobile & App Marketing company established in 2010. The firm specializes in Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaverton, OR
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M2P Marketing, a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is in Beaverton, Oregon. The team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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Trumpia is a Mobile & App Marketing company. They were established in 2006, and their services include Mobile & App Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 United States App Marketing Companies
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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35.3/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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35.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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32.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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29.8/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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35.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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34/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lawrence, KS
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35.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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26.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.4/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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33.1/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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32.4/40.014/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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32.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dover, DE
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32/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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31.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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31.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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29.2/40.013/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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26.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Riverview, FL
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30.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Mobile & App Marketing90% Other
United States Mobile Marketing FAQs
Red flags, if left unchecked, can only lead to headaches and regrets down the line. When assessing potential partners, watch out for:
- Guarantees of rankings or fixed CPIs without data context or testing plans
- Shaky analytics (no clear MMP strategy, SKAN mapping, or incrementality framework)
- Vanity metrics over business impact (installs without retention or ROAS)
- Limited creative testing (few variations, no hook/angle analysis, no learning cadence)
- Opaque fees, unclear media ownership, or reluctance to share account access
- Noncompliance with privacy laws (TCPA for SMS, COPPA, state privacy acts)
U.S. agencies operate at the center of the world’s most competitive ad markets, with direct access to platform partners and early betas across Apple, Google, Meta, and TikTok. Many teams have specialized practices for:
- App Store Optimization (ASO) aligned to Apple’s guidelines and Google Play algorithms
- Privacy-first measurement (ATT, SKAdNetwork 4.x) and mixed-media modeling
- Creative production for high-volume ad testing across short-form video and UGC
- Lifecycle and CRM programs (push, in-app, email, SMS) that drive retention and LTV
They’re also well-versed in U.S. regulations (TCPA for SMS, CAN-SPAM for email, COPPA for kids’ apps, and state privacy laws like CCPA/CPRA), reducing risk as you scale.
Pricing varies based on factors such as scope, maturity, and media mix. Based on Clutch’s recent data, most American firms charge:
- Hourly rates: $125 – $250+ for strategy, analytics, and creative services
- Monthly retainers: $5,000 – $50,000+ for cross-channel management (ASO, paid UA, lifecycle)
- Media budgets: UA spend commonly starts at $20,000 – $100,000 per month and scales with ROI
- One-time projects: ASO audits, MMP setup, or creative playbooks often range from $5,000 – $25,000
Expect higher fees for advanced analytics (incrementality testing, MMM), high-volume creative production, or complex regulatory/enterprise constraints.
U.S.-based agencies cover a wide spectrum and often build domain-specific playbooks for:
- Gaming and entertainment – event-based UA, live-ops promos, high-velocity creative testing
- Fintech and banking – compliance-aware messaging, trust signals, and onboarding optimization
- Healthcare and wellness – HIPAA-adjacent workflows, sensitive-condition content guardrails
- Retail and DTC – app loyalty, omnichannel attribution, and promotional calendars
- SaaS and productivity – paywall optimization, trials, payback windows, and LTV modeling
- Transportation, travel, and delivery – geo, seasonality, and subscription/Marketplace dynamics
Start by assessing the firm’s services and their compatibility with your team. After that, weigh the following variables:
- Channel expertise – Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta, TikTok, influencer, and ASO
- Measurement stack – experience with MMPs (AppsFlyer, Adjust, Branch, Singular) and SKAN 4.x
- Creative engine – proven process for concepting, iterating, and scaling winning ad creatives
- Lifecycle – CRM chops in Braze, Iterable, or Salesforce for push/in-app/email/SMS
- Proof – vertical case studies with KPI impact (CPI, ROAS, CAC payback, retention, LTV)
- Teaming – senior involvement, clear owners, and weekly optimization rituals
Shortlist using Clutch filters for budget, location, and industry, then request a diagnostic or test sprint to validate approach and collaboration style.