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  • Performance Social, Search & Email Marketing

    Wreggy is an advertising company in Florida that has driven a 25% performance lift for clients via data-led paid search and social ads. One eCommerce client saw traffic rise of 225% and new customer conversions jump by 60%. The agency fits retail brands wanting analytics-driven ad management...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Events Beyond Expectations.

    ifahto WorldWide has planned media buying and digital campaigns since 1994 alongside its event production work. Clients include FIFA 2026, UNICEF, and Warner Music Latina. The agency fits brands wanting advertising bundled with large-scale events...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Remembered

    Miami-based video production studio handling commercials and branded content entirely in-house crew, gear, edit bay for brands like Gold Bond, McDonald's, and PayPal...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Alchemists: Forging Communities, Branding Magic, and Creative Wizardry

    We are The Brass.Angel Group, a full-service creative agency dedicated to providing innovative solutions. Our mission is to foster fresh thinking and offer top-notch consulting to drive transformative change...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Service-First, Award-Winning Creative Agency

    Leftfield stands as an award-winning creative marketing, branding, and advertising agency, specializing in delivering exceptional service and cost-effective marketing communication solutions to its clientele. We have a proven track record of transforming constrained budgets into innovative opportunities...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Direct Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Let's Create Something Extraordinary Together

    The Park Ave Company is a strategic communications, learning, and experience design agency that helps organizations amplify important stories, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. The company combines strategy, planning, design, user experience, community engagement, and educational content...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Know Media Buying Inside and Out

    Sloane Media, established in 2012, leverages over 20 years of experience in media sales to deliver value-driven campaigns and strategic market share growth. The agency emphasizes accountability and integrity while negotiating the best media investments and building revenue-focused advertising strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Doers Go-to for Solving Problems in Web, Marketing & Strategy

    At MarketingBull, we excel in translating your business's core ideas into actionable strategies that directly impact your revenue and advance your mission. With our expertise and tailored approach, we ensure that every implemented idea aligns seamlessly with your business objectives, driving tangible results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Design. Marketing. Results

    Visual Realm is a full service advertising agency that specializes in the whole process. From building the look of the logo and brand to the full on marketing campaign. We do it all...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Palm Harbor, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Award-winning Full-service Advertising Agency

    Anson-Stoner is a full-service advertising agency focused on helping brands grow and improve their bottom line. With expertise spanning advertising, research, brand strategy, media planning and buying, public relations, promotions, and interactive design and development, the agency delivers tailored solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Winter Park, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • Web design and local SEO that get Southwest Florida businesses found and followed up.

    US Web Central is Scott Carvins Port Charlotte shop for service-business websites. We build the WordPress site, then run local SEO for 12 months so the shop shows up on Google and Maps. Lumina is $1,500 to set up and $250 a month, delivered in 7 to 14 days...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AEO
    • SEO
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    Location
    Port Charlotte, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connecting and Transforming Brands Worldwide

    Full service Marketing Agency with +25 years of experience specializing in Market Research and Public Opinion...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Timeless Marketing Strategy. Modern Results.

    Ambrose Marketing is a creative agency built for modern, impact-driven brands. We specialize in web design, SEO, branding, and social media strategy that actually moves the needle. From luxury wellness founders to real estate visionaries, we help businesses cut through the noise with elevated design, clear...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Power of Results

    A new era in TV & Digital Advertising.At Advertising Advantage we create ads for every screen- ads that connect, ads that work- and tailor targeted media plans with a single-minded focus on delivering results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Grow Your Firm Without Depending Entirely On Referrals

    Digital marketing for professional services firms ready to grow beyond referrals. We help law firms, CRE brokers, and consultancies build the visibility, authority, and lead pipeline that referrals alone cant deliver in 60 days...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Jupiter, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Fortune 500 Strategy Startup Velocity

    As the 1st full-service marketing agency founded by Fortune 500 marketing director with 15+ years of U.S. experience, Douce specializes in Tech, Finance, AI, and E-commerce marketing. We combine enterprise-level strategy with startup agility to help brands grow fast and perform better...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Create A Greate Video For Your Business.

    Aguyb Studios is a creative video production agency specializing in high-quality commercials, music videos, motion graphics, and branded storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Win More Customers Through the Power of Digital Marketing

    Sparo Marketing is a Miami-based digital marketing firm specializing in social media management, PPC and programmatic advertising, email & SMS campaigns, and website development. By integrating data-driven strategy, personalized service, and transparent pricing, the agency helps clientsfrom startups to...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $189/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-service marketing agency. We build systems that make your company more money.

    Social Seed is a full-service marketing agency based in the Toronto area. We run Google, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn ads, social media, websites, sales funnels, email and SEO as one connected system. Our in-house team makes the ad creative, builds the pages and tracks each lead and sale back to the campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Fort Myers, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Customized Digital Marketing Solutions That Deliver Real Results

    At Salem Surround, we help businesses excel with a full range of digital marketing services, from PPC and SEO to social media strategy, reputation management, and more. What makes us unique is our commitment to tailoring every plan to each clients specific goals, ensuring not just visibility but meaningful...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Funnel Boost Media

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Design. Rank. Grow | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    Since 2012, Funnel Boost Media has delivered PPC services for businesses of different sizes. Lonestar 24HR ER cut cost per lead by 56% under its Google Ads rebuild. The agency is best for local service businesses like healthcare providers and law firms...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Doral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Funnel Boost Media Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
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    • Home Services
    • Home Remodeling
    • Law Firms
    • Healthcare
    • Groomers Seafood
    • JV Law Group | Injury Law Firm Marketing
    • Khalid Auto Group | Auto SEO
    • Bugco Pest Control | Pest Control Marketing
    • Eaton Family Law Group | Family Law Marketing
    • Design | Rank | Grow
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Funnel Boost Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous Founder & Owner at Remodeling
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Great job! My wife and I liked both website design options you provided, but the first option was the clear winner! That's definitely the look I was going for on my new site!

    • Anonymous Executive Assistant at Remodeling
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Anonymous

      Everything looks great! I really appreciate all that you've done and I really like what you were able to put together for my new website.

    • Anonymous Project Manager at Healthcare
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Anonymous

      Thanks for the advice on how to gain more reviews on our GMB! The email template you sent over with our review link will be a huge help!

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  • Searchbloom

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land

    Searchbloom is an advertising agency in Florida that has managed PPC campaigns since 2014. It oversaw more than $100 million in annual ad spend, with clients including Nordstrom and US Bank. The agency is suited to mid-market and enterprise companies seeking measurable ad ROI...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    Searchbloom Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Web Development
    • AEO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Nordstrom
    • Bill.com
    • 1800 contacts
    • Idera, Inc.
    • Divvy
    • Wh Law
    • Schwartzapfel Lawyers
    • Goedeker's
    • Suse
    • DeWils
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sacha Awwa
      Sacha Awwa Founder at SAMG Marketing
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Sacha Awwa

      Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every TimeSearch Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.

    • Clayton Johnson
      Clayton Johnson Director of Licensing and Publishing at Musicnotes
      5.0★

      Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson

      Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous CMO at Food Manufacturing Company
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Anonymous

      Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.

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  • Disruptive Advertising

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Top-Rated PPC & Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Driving Results

    Disruptive Advertising has operated since 2012, managing $450M+ in annual ad spend for clients like KPMG. One sporting goods client saw a 158% revenue growth. The agency suits mid-market and enterprise brands wanting a long-term paid media partner...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Disruptive Advertising Services

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Adobe
    • Scotts MiracleGro
    • Litter-Robot
    • Guitar Center
    • Fandango
    • PennyMac
    • Diesel Power Gear
    • Death Wish Coffee
    • TruDog
    • Conoco Phillips
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Disruptive Advertising Reviews & Testimonials

    • Gracey Thompson
      Gracey Thompson Digital Advertising Manager at Unique Camping + Marine
      5.0★

      Advertising Review from Gracey Thompson

      We've had a great experience working with this Disruptive. We work specifically with Summer, Brad, and Derek. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely care about helping our business succeed. They take the time to understand our goals, are always willing to answer questions, and consistently bring fresh ideas and valuable insights to the table. Its refreshing to work with an agency that feels like an extension of our own team rather than just another service provider. We truly appreciate everything they do and would highly recommend them!

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Marketing Manager, Sound Approach at Sound Approach
      4.8★

      eCommerce Review from Anonymous

      Right after launching our campaigns with Disruptive, we saw results almost instantly. Our monthly revenue jumped from about $50,000 to over $70,000. Every key Google Ads metric improved, and by November, we were already nearing $550,000 in revenue, well on track to hit our $700,000 annual goal.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous GuideCX, Head of Marketing at Guide CX
      4.8★

      PPC Review from Anonymous

      We’ve been working with Disruptive on a long-term PPC strategy, and they’re constantly optimizing campaigns and landing pages based on performance. They use Google Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, Unbounce for landing page testing, and run ads through Google and LinkedIn, with knowledgeable experts for each channel.

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  • DD.NYC®

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Result-Driven Agency for Impressive Websites and Branding

    When enterprise and professional-services clients need brand clarity and digital conversion, DD.NYC delivers web design, branding, and UI/UX work from its New York City headquarters. Founded in 2015 with a 50-99 person team, the agency charges $150 per hour and specializes in custom responsive sites...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    65 Projects Listed

    DD.NYC® Services

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Package Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Forbes
    • Scholastic
    • Dupont
    • Havas
    • Wallmart
    • CyberYachts
    • Chef Antoine Lours
    • 1010 Wilshire
    • @globalnewyorker
    • The Arts Building
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    DD.NYC® Reviews & Testimonials

    • Randolph De Lano
      Randolph De Lano Managing Director at The Real Estate Fund
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Randolph De Lano

      DD.NYC® developed a website and branding campaign for a real estate investment fund. They were also tasked with creating collaterals for the client's branding efforts. DD.NYC® designed a quality website that exceeded the client's expectations. They completed tasks on time and even ahead of schedule at times. They also went above and beyond to ensure that the client understood the processes for each phase of the project.

    • Alexander Barnes
      Alexander Barnes Senior Project Manager at Seattle Software Development
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Alexander Barnes

      The timeliness, quality, and pricing from DigitalDesign.NYC aligned with the client's expectations. The client is highly pleased with the exceptional and distinctive work produced by DD.NYC®. It responds promptly to communication and feedback, ensuring superior deliverables and a robust project management experience. The team also appreciates agency's readiness to undertake the assignments. (Verified via email)

    • Andrew Fitzgerald
      Andrew Fitzgerald CEO at Maven Energy
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Andrew Fitzgerald

      Great project all around!

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  • Performcb

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Incremental, performance-based user acquisition that scales alongside your current strategies

    Perform[cb] delivers AI-powered user acquisition across 25+ channels for brands like SoFi and Walmart. Its clients see average ROAS growth of 52.4%. The agency suits marketers who add pay-per-result acquisition to existing channels...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Venice, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Performcb Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Capital One
    • LendingTree
    • Super.com
    • SoFi
    • Nationwide
    • Fetch
    • Guaranteed Rate
    • Credit Genie
    • Babbel
    • Hungryroot
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Unlock the Power of Your Brand.

    Paid ads agency headquartered in Orlando, FL. We build and manage Meta, Google, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and ChatGPT ad campaigns built to scale...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • #SWAGwithStyle

    SOBO Concepts is a promotional products design studio that goes beyond putting a logo on a product. We work across hospitality, food and beverage, events, technology, and retail to design SWAG that actually reflects a brand. Every project starts with understanding the client's identity, audience, and goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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