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  • We Trust in Digital. Partner with the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency in Turkey.

    Garraje is a 360° digital agency with a global presence, catering across the EMEA region & USA from our offices in Miami, Istanbul, Dubai, and Casablanca. We are providing solutions in areas such as web & Mobile development, e-commerce, digital strategy, social media, and influence marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Explainer Videos That Sell.

    We create all types of 2D animations, including corporate videos, explainer videos, whiteboard videos, short ads and so much more. We will craft a unique and custom explainer video from scratch, ensuring that it meets your needs and vision...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Businesses Through the Digital World.

    Reach Digital is a full-service web design, development and digital marketing agency with a passion to build businesses via the internet. Our excellent team of designers and developers are always prepared to help your potential client to find your business on the web...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Advertising Agency For Smart Businesses

    Into The Blue Agency creates branding and media campaigns as a Google Partner shop. Clients include Boca Raton Museum of Art, Oasis Hotels, and the Strawberry Festival. The agency fits brands wanting creative and paid media handled under one team...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Miami Digital Marketing Agency Since 2011 · English & Español

    1111 Media Group has fueled paid ad campaigns since its 2011 founding in Miami. Its client Americana Insurance saw a 400% ROI on ad spend. The agency is recommended for small businesses wanting paid search and social ads managed together...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Grow Your Business by Supporting Your Marketing

    We partner with corporate marketing departments and SME, working as an extension of their team to expand Marketing Capacity and skill set...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Was Zonion made for you?

    Zonion Creative Agency is a advertising and digital marketing agency based in bend, we offer services like SMM, PPC Advertising, & SEO Services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering Experiences That Enrich Life

    Founded over twenty years ago in Miami, Innovative Group is an experiential marketing agency that specializes in changing perceptions of your brand while fostering lasting relationships. Digital marketing, virtual events, and PPE supply are just some of the unique solutions that are a part of our mission to...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Event Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Advertising & Marketing Pioneers

    PCF International is a full service Advertising Agency/Marketing firm since 1996. PCF focuses on building strong brands and increasing a client's ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Full-service global digital marketing

    We are a full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Buenos Aires, Miami and Barcelona. We have 16 years of experience working on websites, content marketing, and online media projects with clients in Latin America, USA and Europe...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lead Tycoons. Big Ideas Dont Have to Break Your Budget.

    Glo Creative is an advanced team of experienced advertising agency talent, who deliver top caliber work without the New York agency price tag. We work across 360° platforms, including Digital, Social Media, Print, Broadcast, and PR...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    Odato Marketing Group is a 15-year-old agency based in Sarasota, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in lead generation, advertising, PR, inbound, digital, and video marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Creating Awareness. Attracting Consumers.

    We’re in the business of grabbing attention, attracting consumers, creating awareness, and delivering on our promise of outstanding results. It’s not just our job… it’s our passion...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    On Ideas is an award-winning creative marketing agency with locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Our ideas span digital, social, traditional & mobile media...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advertising. Design. Marketing.

    Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and operating a branch in Steyr, Austria, we bridge Europe with the USA!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Experts in Website Design, SEO & Digital Marketing for Home Services and Local Businesses

    A results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in website design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing. With offices in Annapolis, MD, and St. Petersburg, FL, we help businesses across the United States and beyond attract high-quality leads, boost conversions, and drive revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Vantage Communications has connected brands to customers since 2008 across digital, broadcast, and OOH media. Its PF Changs relaunch drew 3.6 million earned media impressions. The agency fits brands wanting PR bundled with multi-channel ad campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategy-first. Design with purpose.

    Mighty Fine Co. is a senior-led creative agency blending smart strategy with standout design, storytelling, and web experiences built from scratch. No templates, just work that connects with the right audience and sparks action...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Advertising That Matters!

    Daniel Brian Advertising has powered ad campaigns since 1992 for Disney and Warner Bros. Schoenherr Roofing saw a 15x return on ad spend under its campaigns. The agency fits national brands wanting performance marketing paired with brand strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Where Great Minds Meet

    Thought driven creative design & marketing solutions that drive human behavior...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Branding and Marketing Services

    iCreativeStudio covers OOH, digital, and print ads for startups and enterprises. Its outdoor work spans billboards, bus shelters, kiosks, and telephone boxes. The Florida advertising firm fits brands wanting online and offline campaigns run by one team...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Video Marketing
    • Branding
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $9/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Traditional & Digital Marketing Pioneers

    PostcardMania’s purpose is to help people — business owners, company and corporate executives and entrepreneurs — succeed in business by providing them the ultimate in marketing. Our marketing solutions put business owners in the driver’s seat of their own expansion through direct mail marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • LED Truck Advertising | Digital Mobile Billboard Ads | DAT Media FL

    DAT Media FL outfits three-sided LED trucks with 12-foot screens and GPS-tracked routes. It pairs truck exposure with mobile retargeting to remessage viewers after the fact. The agency fits event campaigns like grand openings and political races...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Direct Marketing
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Time to launch your brand's success.

    Heyday Marketing has grown 100+ brands over its decade in Miami advertising. Its Land Leather campaign drove 152% revenue growth for the eCommerce brand. The agency is recommended for Florida bands wanting full-service paid media and creative...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Marketing, Design, and Advertising Agency based in Las Vegas and Miami

    SKC Group is a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency that specializes in everything the digital and traditional media world has to offer. Our clients trust us as an extension to deliver quality marketing and effective campaign messaging to their brand's audience. SKC consists of several...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Services is a Printing, Marketing and Advertising agency specializing in meeting the print and creative needs of commercial clientele both National and International. Digital Marketing can offer you comprehensive, high quality printing, marketing and advertising services...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Oldsmar, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're a full-service, independent creative design and advertising agency

    iquified Agency is an independent full-service advertising and creative agency headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, with a second office in Sarasota, Florida. The agency offers a broad range of services including branding, marketing, public relations, web development and integrated campaigns, working with...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Where Creativity & Strategy Meet

    Kymera is the intersection between experience and expertise. We are sincere, intentional, committed, confident, knowledgeable, reliable, and enthusiastic...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Pioneering Modern Advertising & Branding

    We are DAVID. Born from the legacy of David Ogilvy, the pioneer of modern advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategy. Design. Content. Technology.

    Multidisciplinary Digital Agency with more than 14 years of experience developing innovative platforms for digital transformation. Regardless of whether you are a startup, freelancer or company, our mission is to make users fall in love with web design , online store design or app development . Therefore...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Blockchain
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Branding + Marketing

    JK Creative helps businesses develop & elevate branding + marketing that is high-quality, unique, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing Services to Grow Your Business

    Struoweb provides all-inclusive Digital Marketing Services. As simple as it might sound, we do whatever it takes to help you get more clients...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Video Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Branding. Design. Marketing. PR.

    TARA, Ink. is a full-service, bilingual, public relations, creative marketing and special events firm specializing in lifestyle and modern culture, with offices in Miami and New York as well as teams in Los Angeles and Las Vegas...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Personal Creative Department

    We're obsessed with helping tech startups and underdogs create the photo and video content they need to dominate their market...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Graphic Design & Advertising Services that Elevate & Grow Your Brand

    We are an award-winning design studio with over 20 years experience in publication and advertising design. We partner and work with business owners, publishers and in-house marketing departments, providing creative solutions that promote awareness and deliver results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Full-Service Production & Post Production Agency

    Well create your brand, concept a campaign, write your scripts, work up storyboards, scout your locations, cast your talent, shoot and produce your video production, documentaries and corporate films...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing Agency With a Sole Focus on the Real Estate Industry

    Our founder has created and implemented innovative and proprietary marketing methods across a wide array of top tier real estate companies nationwide, leading to a significant increase in net profits...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing That Engages

    A fully integrated luxury real estate sales and marketing firm representing properties throughout South Florida...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    Location
    Aventura, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Performance-based Meta ads for wellness brands.

    We generate qualified buyer leads for $25,000 to $100,000+ wellness devices , equipment & technology...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bring It To The Lab

    Underlab Media Productions is the Marketing Agency title for our company Underlab Media Productions. We provide digital media design, content creation, content marketing, seo, sem, social media marketing and more...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help You Answer The Question "Why Am I Doing What I'm Doing?"

    The most successful organizations share this in common: they are experts at communicating their core mission and guiding principles, and their company culture is in perfect alignment with those guiding principles. Likewise, organizations that fail to thrive share this in common: they are confused about their...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    Location
    Palm Coast, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brand Design & Packaging Graphics

    Brand Design & Packaging Graphics. Grow your brand With iconic branding and packaging design...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Build Brands That Stick, Not Just Click

    Well review your website, SEO, and digital presence, then send you a personalized report with insights and recommendations to help you grow...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Classic Symbol of Ideas

    Ligon Marketing offers services such as Logo design, Web design, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Email Campaigns, Event Planning, Video Production, etc...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Lakeland, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Goals. Our Strategy. Real Results.

    The digital source for a constant flow of leads & business value...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Advertising & Marketing Firm

    Neves Media Solutions Group matches Northwest Florida's premier marketing and advertising firm with the most innovative IT firm in the panhandle...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Panama City, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your B2B LinkedIn Ads Agency

    Impactable has served over 1,000+ B2B brands and was acquired by a data-heavy investor in 2021. Our services and retargeting strategies are designed specifically for your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Cape Coral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Experience Unignorable Advertising

    Neuelane is a creative powerhouse, where experienced industry leaders unite with the singular aim of creating innovative and compelling advertising. Our bold media strategies will ensure your message captures attention in powerful ways...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • World-Class Digital Marketing Agency for Your Needs

    Strike Digital's impressive track record includes work with more than 2,500 companies across the globe. Together they've driven an extraordinary €85 million in revenue — all from managing a staggering €20 million in advertising spend!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Aventura, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Guiding Light for Digital Marketing

    Renaissance Marketing is a premium digital marketing & SEO agency based in Tampa with a Richmond hub, serving clients nationwide. We align SEO, web design, CRO, PPC, and programmatic to build predictable growth for mid-market brands and agencies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Advertising Agencies in Florida

What share of my budget should go toward media spend vs. agency fees?

A good split is 70% to 80% of your total budget going toward actual media spend, with 20% to 30% covering agency fees. When the balance shifts in the other direction, you are paying more for management than for reach, and your campaign has limited impact regardless of how well it is planned.  

Ask any Florida ad agency to show you the proposed cost breakdown in writing before you sign. If the proposal does not separate agency fees from media spend, ask for that clarification before moving forward. 

How do I know if an agency is actually buying media or reselling a third-party desk?

Many advertising agencies in Florida outsource media buying to external networks while presenting it as an in-house capability, and that distinction directly affects what you pay. When a third party is involved, each layer adds its own markup, and you have no visibility into what the media actually costs.  

To get your reassurance, ask these two questions directly:  

  1. Is media bought in-house or through an external partner?  
  2. Can I see the actual media costs listed separately from your fee? 

An agency that handles media buying internally will answer both questions without hesitation. 

How do I spot reporting that looks impressive but hides underperformance?

The clearest sign of misleading reporting is a monthly deck full of reach and impression numbers with no data on leads, conversions, or revenue. Watch out for: 

  • Engagement rate highlighted when your objective was leads or sales 
  • Month-over-month comparisons that exclude periods where performance declined 
  • No explanation of attribution, so you cannot determine which channel generated which result 

What do Florida advertising agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

The most common unexpected costs are media markups, revision overages, third-party production fees, and rush charges. Most proposals from Florida ad agencies quote a single fee that excludes all of them.  

Before signing, ask for a written breakdown of every cost not covered by the quoted fee: 

  • Media markup: most agencies charge 10% to 20% above actual media spend, with no separate line item 
  • Revision overages: any feedback beyond the contracted rounds is billed at full hourly rates 
  • Third-party production: video crews, licensed music, stock footage, and talent fees are almost always excluded from the retainer 
  • Rush fees: tight deadlines in Florida's seasonal markets typically add 25% to 50% to project costs 

What does a bad agency engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?

Bad engagements with Florida ad agencies follow one pattern: activity without accountability. To avoid it, do the following: 

  1. Require agreed KPIs in the contract before work begins, not after the first report 
  2. Ask for a 90-day roadmap with specific deliverables per month 
  3. Ask how they will explain results if spend increases but conversions don't 

What red flags should I watch out for before hiring an advertising agency in Florida?

The most important red flags when evaluating top advertising agencies in Florida are performance guarantees, vague media practices, and contracts with no exit conditions. Here are some red flags to watch out for: 

  • Guaranteed results with no defined methodology behind them 
  • Media buying described as "in-house" with no specifics on how or where 
  • Contracts with 12-month lock-ins and no performance benchmarks or exit clauses 
  • Case studies with no measurable outcomes, only creative descriptions 
  • No named account lead