Best Small Business Advertising Consultants

3 Companies - Rankings updated: April 01, 2026

Every agency on DesignRush meets evaluation criteria around expertise and client feedback to empower informed choices. Some listings include paid partnerships.

United States × Ohio × Dayton ×
  • Marketing That Navigates Results

    Wilderness Agency is a Dayton, Ohio based full service marketing and creative agency helping businesses across industries achieve growth through strategy-first branding, digital marketing, web design and recruitment communications. A certified veteran owned small business founded by a Navy veteran, the agency  [... view Wilderness Agency profile ]
    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    Wilderness Agency Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Wilderness Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • Daniel Quinn
      Daniel Quinn Review from Google
      5.0

      Daniel Quinn's Review Sourced from Google

      The Wilderness Agency has been an exceptional provider for all of our marketing and business development needs. Since partnering with The Wilderness Agency, our company has experienced a remarkable growth of 30% in a short span of time.From the very beginning, The Wilderness Agency has demonstrated their expertise and commitment to our company's success. Their team of professionals possesses an unparalleled understanding of the market and a creative approach to crafting effective marketing strategies. They have been instrumental in elevating our brand presence and expanding our customer base.What sets The Wilderness Agency apart is their unwavering dedication to our business goals. They took the time to understand our unique requirements and tailored their services accordingly. Their ability to adapt and evolve with our changing needs has been truly commendable. They have consistently delivered exceptional results, exceeding our expectations every step of the way.The Wilderness Agency's attention to detail, clear communication, and prompt response have made working with them an absolute pleasure. They have been receptive to our ideas and suggestions, incorporating them seamlessly into their strategies. Their transparency and regular progress updates have fostered a strong sense of trust and collaboration.Moreover, the team at The Wilderness Agency is not only highly skilled but also passionate about what they do. Their enthusiasm and genuine interest in our success have been truly inspiring. It's evident that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver.I cannot recommend The Wilderness Agency highly enough. Their expertise, dedication, and exceptional results have been instrumental in our company's growth. If you're searching for a marketing and business development provider that goes above and beyond, The Wilderness Agency is the perfect choice. Thank you, Wilderness Agency, for being a true partner in our success!

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    • dawn tindall
      dawn tindall Review from Google
      5.0

      dawn tindall's Review Sourced from Google

      I've worked with others, but they are the best Dayton web design company. The look they provided is fresh and straightforward, yet layered. Our new homepage give visitors an understanding of who we are without being overwhelming, while detailed information is now well organized on subpages so visitors can find in depth information.Wilderness staff worked with me and others in my organization and adapted well to everyone's different levels of understanding and personalities. This can be the trickiest part changing anything, and they made sure all involved felt important in the process. In the end, everyone in my group felt they had contributed, and we had a beautiful, informative website. If you need an updated look or need to start from scratch, they have the technical skills and interpersonal skills to get it done.

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    • Adam Clark
      Adam Clark Review from Google
      5.0

      Adam Clark's Review Sourced from Google

      The depth our beginning strategy went into was insane. We were blown away by their vision. They understood today strategies, and how they needed to be deployed in OUR industry. They also understand strategies and customer dynamics change, and have positioned us to take advantage of the developing trends in digital strategies.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Great Oak Funding
    • Victory Project
    • CTC Plastics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Advertising That Makes You Money.

    The Next Wave is a veteran-owned, HUB Zone-certified advertising and digital media agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 1990. With a team of under 50, it specializes in ROI-focused campaigns, branding, web development, print, video, advertising, SEO/PPC, social media, and guerrilla marketing helping  [... view The Next Wave profile ]
    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    The Next Wave Services

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    The Next Wave Reviews & Testimonials

    • Saramarie West
      Saramarie West Review from Google
      5.0

      Saramarie West's Review Sourced from Google

      Top notch educated & experienced professionals, great quality logos, signs & posters for any business that needs marketing. Timely on the quickness that my order came back to me. I will definitely be doing more of my business marketing endeavors with The Next Wave! Highly recommend!

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    • Metro Orthopedic Home Care
      Metro Orthopedic Home Care Review from Google
      5.0

      Metro Orthopedic Home Care's Review Sourced from Google

      The team was extremeely helpful assisting with all of our marketing needs! Product's were of high quality, with processing only taking a few days. David came out and hand delivered materials and was even nice enough to set up the pop up banner we had ordered! Definetely recommend in the future!

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    • Denise Moore
      Denise Moore Review from Google
      5.0

      Denise Moore's Review Sourced from Google

      The Next Wave was very responsive and helped me tremendously with my campaign splash. They offered guidance- and sound advice which helped me win my elected seat. Their prices on printing, design, and video-graphic services were great. I received many positive comments on my materials and video commercial. I highly recommend The Next Wave to anyone who wants quality work, great service, and who would like help and guidance in refining their message to resonate with their audience. Thanks again, it was a pleasure working with you.Denise Moore

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Veterans Administration
    • Oberwerk
    • Microsun
    • GeoPro
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Creating Custom Integrated Marketing Solutions for You.

    Noir Marketing & PR is a woman owned creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in integrated services including branding, graphic design, web design, photography, social media, media planning, event production, and public relations tailored to small and midsized businesses.  [... view Noir Marketing And PR profile ]
    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Noir Marketing and PR Services

    • Public Relations
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Konecranes
    • The Windsor Companies
    • TechAdvisors
    • The Mustard Seed Foundation
    • Absolute Vacuum Corp.
    • Lifestyle Comfort Solutions
    • Divine Catering and Events
    • Greater Dayton Premier Management
    • Greater Dayton YWCA
    • Alzheimer's Association, Miami Valley Chapter
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Vanessa Maandal is a digital writer with expertise in content marketing and creative direction. She has developed successful campaigns for global brands, such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Kellogs Singapore, and Friesland Campina. At DesignRush, she writes content focused on marketing strategies led by award-winning agencies to connect them with like-minded organizations and individuals.

Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.