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  • Top Hat

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    Fully integrated branding, web, and ad agency.

    Headquartered in Pittsburgh and owner-led since 2013, were a creative back-boned agency that delivers world-class design and unparalleled technical excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Top Hat Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • WordPress Website Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Iron City Beer
    • Hop Culture
    • Wesley Family Services
    • Untappd
    • Alaskan Brewing Co.
    • Facebook/Meta
    • The Veil Brewing Company
    • Stone Brewing Co.
    • MailChimp
    • Allegheny County
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Top Hat Reviews & Testimonials

    • Josey Orr
      Josey Orr Review from Google
      5.0

      Josey Orr's Review Sourced from Google

      Ben and the Tophat team were fantastic to work with. They built our website quickly, professionally, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Communication was clear, the final product looks great, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. Highly recommend.

    • Adam Kunes
      Adam Kunes Review from Google
      5.0

      Adam Kunes's Review Sourced from Google

      I can’t say enough good things about Top Hat.In a world full of AI slop and cookie-cutter creative, these folks actually care. The team is insanely talented, thoughtful, and willing to go above and beyond to make the work great.I recommend them to everyone for design and development needs, and we’re beyond proud to showcase the websites they’ve helped bring to life.

    • James Ambrose
      James Ambrose Review from Google
      5.0

      James Ambrose's Review Sourced from Google

      Top Hat was able to seamlessly establish a distinct identity that unequivocally reflects the mission of the company, its history and the vision of where its stakeholders aim to move in the future. By engaging in Top Hat’s full suite of services such as brand strategy, visualization, web design, and search engine optimization, our company is positioned for national growth and will succeed for many years to come. Top Hat’s team encouraged our stakeholders to think outside the status quo. Our robust new brand and website are proof the Top Hat team truly knows what it takes to execute a cohesive process from start to finish.

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  • Creatively advancing business.

    Blink Advertising has locations in Pittsburgh and Bellefonte, PA. We provide high quality creative and media services. They include total advertising and branding strategy, media planning, media buying, digital advertising, video/animation production, audio, website/SEO, and graphic design...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Blink Advertising Services

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Giant Eagle
    • Mac.Bid
    • Armstrong Comfort Solutions
    • Bidwell
    • Sloan Lumbrication
    • UPMC
    • Riverview Auto
    • Senior Life
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Blink Advertising Reviews & Testimonials

    • Clearbridge Branding
      Clearbridge Branding Review from Google
      5.0

      Clearbridge Branding's Review Sourced from Google

      Our experience working with Blink Advertising has been highly positive. Their team is professional, responsive, and brings a strong mix of creativity and strategic insight to every project. They took the time to understand our goals, and their collaborative approach made the entire process smooth and productive.They have proven to be a reliable and skilled partner, and we’re very pleased with the results of our collaboration. We would confidently recommend them.

    • Bob Woodside
      Bob Woodside Review from Google
      5.0

      Bob Woodside's Review Sourced from Google

      The Blink team played a key role in the success of Duquesne University's most ambitious fundraising campaign ever. From video to print to our web site, Blink helped us IGNITE alumni and donor engagement and exceed our bigger goals. Blink's creativity, expertise and service orientation made for a great partnership.

    • Bill Brink
      Bill Brink Review from Google
      5.0

      Bill Brink's Review Sourced from Google

      Jeff, Miranda and everyone at Blink were wonderful to work with. They guided us through an introduction to programmatic advertising, helped us reach our target audience, refined the campaigns as we went, and provided exceptional creative in addition to advice and return on investment. They can do things you can't do internally and it's worth the investment. Not to mention they're all great people!

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  • Elevating B2B Brands

    B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Spire Agency Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Airbus
    • American Airlines
    • Naturally Slim
    • TrinityRail
    • Texas Capital Bank
    • Dynata
    • Trinity Consultants
    • F-Wave
    • Tenet Health
    • Morris & Dickson
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Your Premier Las Vegas Partner

    Circle Exhibit is a Las Vegas-based trade show booth design and build partner supporting exhibitors with booth planning, custom exhibit design, fabrication, graphics, logistics, booth rental planning, installation, and dismantle support...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Circle Exhibit Services

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • CES Las Vegas
    • SEMA Show
    • NAB Show
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Circle Exhibit Reviews & Testimonials

    • dongdong wang
      dongdong wang Review from Google
      5.0

      dongdong wang's Review Sourced from Google

      It was definitely great working with you guys from start to finish. I was so nervous it wouldn’t look like the drawings but the booth looked amazing! We got great compliments on it. You were super patient and answered all my questions and explain tons to me, for that I thank you!

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  • Built On Recommendation

    We are an award-winning B2B agency, working with international technology, industrial & professional services companies. We exist to change that. Velo delivers strategic counsel and end-to-end campaign execution that makes our clients value visible, compelling, and undeniably recommendable. Our work blends...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Velo Services

    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • AEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Cisco
    • Sage
    • Halma
    • JM
    • McGraw Hill
    • ABM
    • Anaplan
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Velo Reviews & Testimonials

    • Derya Bayir
      Derya Bayir Review from Google
      5.0

      Derya Bayir's Review Sourced from Google

      I ordered three caps and I’m really impressed — the quality is excellent 👌🏼. I’ve had so many people asking where I got them from 😄. I’ll definitely be ordering more, and thank you as well for the extra treats that came with my order! 😊

    • Tunc
      Tunc Review from Google
      5.0

      Tunc's Review Sourced from Google

      I have been there today with my wife to show her awesome stickers has been created for hat/shoes/bags …etc . This little gem has unique designs for anyone looking something great . Got a Veloyou design shirt it’s fantastic!!!!

    • Aydeniz Aydin
      Aydeniz Aydin Review from Google
      5.0

      Aydeniz Aydin's Review Sourced from Google

      It has great quality products and different styles. I have been wearing the sweatshirt I brought for 2 years by washing it 3 times a week. You are the BEST! 😍

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  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $395/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Social Know How Services

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • AI Development
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Primacare Living Solutions
    • Intercity Realty
    • RedBerry Homes
    • Accessible Daily Living
    • Moovair
    • Vistanetix Communications
    • Genesis Community Rehab
    • Fairport Montessori Academy
    • Chart Construction Management
    • Safety First Training
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Social Know How Reviews & Testimonials

    • helene ghaleb
      helene ghaleb Review from Google
      5.0

      helene ghaleb's Review Sourced from Google

      I have had the pleasure of working with Elio and the team at SOCIAL KNOW HOW® and have seen firsthand the care, professionalism, and attention they bring to their business and clients. Elio is highly organized, responsive, and committed to delivering quality work. His team takes a strategic and hands-on approach to marketing, content creation, advertising, and digital growth. I would confidently recommend SOCIAL KNOW HOW to any business looking for a reliable and experienced marketing partner.

    • John Frank Marinucci
      John Frank Marinucci Review from Google
      5.0

      John Frank Marinucci's Review Sourced from Google

      Elio is amazing to work with, very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond expectations to ensure we are satisfied and getting the results we want!

    • Justin B
      Justin B Review from Google
      5.0

      Justin B's Review Sourced from Google

      Elio and his team have been fantastic! We have been using Social Know How for the past few years for website and advertising services, and i cannot say enough good things about them! Their quality of work, promptness, work ethic, attention to details, and overall service is top class! Highly recommend!

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Advertising Agency FAQs

What services do the best advertising agencies in the United States provide?

Leading advertising agencies in the United States plan, create, and launch compelling advertising campaigns across digital and traditional media channels to amplify businesses’ brand awareness, customer engagement, digital presence, and sales.  

According to our market analysis, the most prominent service offerings for online advertising companies in the US include: 

  • Media planning and buying is the largest revenue-generating segment for agencies, representing approximately 40% of industry revenue in the traditional advertising services sector. 
  • Creative services comprise another core offering of traditional agencies, accounting for approximately 35% of their revenue. 
  • Search advertising, including SEO and SEM, remains the single largest service offering within digital advertising, capturing over 24.1% of the total market share. 
  • Social media advertising is a major and rapidly growing segment, with ad spending in the US social media advertising market expected to reach $95.70 billion in 2025. 

How much do these services typically cost?

Advertising costs in the US start from $900 for digital campaigns and can go as high as $100,000 for TV ads. The pricing depends on the region, platform, campaign, reach, targeting, creative quality, and the channel.

Overall, the estimates present a stark contrast between the high, fixed expense of traditional television and the flexible options in digital media

Type of media channel Platform / campaign type Cost
Traditional Television ads (local production) Start at ~$1,000 
Traditional Television ads (national campaigns) Up to $8 million (average 30-second national ad costs around $350,000
Digital Facebook campaigns$2,500 – $9,000 per month 
Digital LinkedIn campaigns $2,000 – $4,000 per month 
Digital Instagram campaigns $1,000 – $1,600 per month 
Digital X (formerly Twitter) campaigns $900 – $1,600 per month 
Digital Google Ads (banner ads) $1 – $3 per click (CPC) or $2 – $5 per thousand impressions (CPM) 
Digital Programmatic ads Generally start around $2 per thousand impressions (CPM) 

When can clients expect ROI from advertising?

The expected time to realize a return on investment (ROI) from advertising depends on the specific channel: 

  • Paid ads (Google, Meta, LinkedIn) can generate visible results within days/weeks, with lead flow increasing immediately as the campaign begins. 
  • Email campaigns and remarketing re-engage warm audiences and existing contacts for early conversions and quick ROI. 
  • Content marketing and SEO begin driving consistent traffic, organic leads, and compounding ROI in the 6-12-month range. 
  • Thought leadership promotion (blogs, webinars, YouTube videos) builds brand authority and returns value within six months to a year. 

What are the typical timelines for advertising projects from initial planning to launch complexity levels?

Approximate timeframes for advertising projects are: 

  • Smaller campaigns usually take 4 to 8 weeks from the discovery meeting to launch. 
  • More complex campaigns that require deeper audience research, new creative asset development, and multiple platform configurations can stretch further because each stage adds time: 
    • Kick-off and alignment (1-2 weeks) 
    • Audience research (2-3 weeks) 
    • Creative development (2-4 weeks) 
    • Platform setup (3-4 weeks) 
    • Testing and launch (4-6 weeks) 

How often do the advertising firms update targeting data and creative assets once a campaign is live?

Depending on the platform, top ad agencies typically update creatives every 2-6 weeks, while targeting and bid/keyword adjustments are often reviewed weekly

Here’s how often other ads are typically updates once a campaign is live: 

  • For search campaigns, the best practice is to refresh ad copy every 4-6 weeks, while bids, keywords, and extensions are reviewed weekly
  • For social media ads, rotating creative every 2-4 weeks is recommended to avoid “ad fatigue,” especially when audience size or ad frequency is high. 
  • For display or video campaigns (YouTube or banner/display ads), monthly updates of visuals or placements are recommended.  

Generally, updates are prompted by creative fatigue or targeting inefficiencies, i.e., when click-through rates drop, cost per acquisition rises, or conversion rates fall. 

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