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  • Startup App Experts

    SEM Nexus takes mobile apps from store listing to paid scale, pairing ASO and ad campaigns on Google and social with end-to-end influencer management and in-app retention analytics. The US advertising agency also connects clients to a VC network post-launch...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    SEM Nexus Services

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    • Know Wake
    • Assassins
    • Nautical Eye
    • YogiGoFitness
    • WinQuik
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SEM Nexus Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous CEO at Cell My Listing
      5.0

      App Marketing Review from Anonymous

      SEM Nexus built a mobile app for our real estate platform, handling a complex API and other technical elements while also marketing the app. They always deliver what’s promised and maintain strong communication. The team is helpful, honest, and quick to respond, always willing to answer questions and go the extra mile.

    • Marilyn Major
      Marilyn Major CEO at FYSH
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Marilyn Major

      The app is now live on Google Play and App Store and reached 8,450 downloads and 5,621 accounts created. Overall, [we are] satisfied with these success metrics thanks to SEM Nexus. The team manages the engagement well through regular meetings. They're always available, courteous, and honest. (Verified via email)

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Founder at Truck'n
      5.0

      Mobile App Development Review from Anonymous

      The app is easy to navigate and designed for users. We’re very pleased with SEM Nexus’ work, which has exceeded expectations. They manage the partnership well, remain polite and professional, and take full ownership of the project’s success.

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  • 97 Switch

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Strategy, design and marketing

    97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    97 Switch Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Northern Lakes Mortgage
    • theWit - A Hilton Hotel
    • Lift Partners
    • Cardinal Investment Advisors
    • 444 Social
    • MassVR
    • Mobile Doorman
    • Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
    • SideGigster
    • Smash Virtual
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    97 Switch Reviews & Testimonials

    • Christopher Calarco, D.C.
      Christopher Calarco, D.C. Executive Clinic Director at Accident Treatment Centers
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Christopher Calarco, D.C.

      Our company had an excellent experience partnering with Jeremy and the 97 Switch team on our website and SEO. The initial build was on a tight timeline that was kept, and after the sites completion we saw a significant increase in new business coming our way. More medical professionals learned about us and wanted to join our network, which was an amazing bonus of working with 97 Switch. We've committed to work with 97 Switch for the next several years given they have been crucial in guiding our plan for growth.

    • Justyna Chrupek
      Justyna Chrupek Office Manager at ECD Company
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Justyna Chrupek

      We hired them to build a new website. The website was quickly completed in just a couple months, and weve seen markedly positive results from 97 Switchs efforts. It's a new marketing feature that we use on a daily basis. The improved quality has facilitated our communication and made things much easier. Weve received great feedback from our vendors, investors, and customers who want to view our properties. Internally, our staff is excited to see what's going on in our company. We are definitely proud of our new platform. Our executive team is excited to be featured on the new website; previously, they didn't even want their picture shown. Before this redesign, we were almost embarrassed to send out the link. Now, we can comfortably share it with our investors, potential investors, and landlords so they keep track of our updates on a monthly basis. We love how this site presents the face of our company.

    • Adam Greenberg
      Adam Greenberg President at Topicz
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Adam Greenberg

      We've seen tremendous growth and exposure. The website has generated a number of new leads and weve received tons of cold calls from potential clients. This is thanks to 97 Switchs efforts to increase our digital exposure. We communicate primarily via phone and email and theyre highly responsive. I receive a response to emails within minutes and they get back to me within half an hour if I request a phone call. They're able to conduct face-to-face interactions in order to truly understand the goals and business culture of their clients. This allowed them to create a design that accurately represented our brand. I've had nothing but positive experiences with 97 Switch and Id recommend them to anyone.

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  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Blink Advertising Agency Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    • Mac Bid
    • UPMC
    • Guardian Protection
    • Gerard Plumbing and Heating
    • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
    • DePaul School for Hearing and Speech
    • Advanced Basement Solutions
    • Guardian Storage
    • Armstrong Comfort Solutions
    • Rome Monument
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Blink Advertising Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • steve drizos
      steve drizos Review from Google
      5.0

      steve drizos's Review Sourced from Google

      I had the pleasure of meeting with Jeff Swartz recently, and I couldn't be more impressed with Ethic’s level of professionalism and dedication to their clients. From the moment I reached out to them, I knew I was in good hands.What sets Ethic Advertising apart is their genuine willingness to listen and understand the unique needs of your business. They don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, they take the time to customize their marketing strategies to perfectly fit your goals and objectives.I highly recommend Ethic Advertising for your marketing needs. Their stellar reputation is well-deserved, and I look forward to our partnership in the future.

    • Greg Leach
      Greg Leach Review from Google
      5.0

      Greg Leach's Review Sourced from Google

      We talked to numerous marketing firms across the US and most were either inept or wouldn’t talk to us because we’re a startup.When I initially contacted Ethic, I was so used to having a bad experience with other marketing firms, I bluntly said “we’re a startup that needs a lot of help with brand recognition, but we’re on a very limited budget. Can you help?”. The owner Jeff said “let’s talk”. We spent the next hour discussing our business operation and different marketing strategies. We then had a follow up call in which Jeff came prepared with a full presentation and spent the afternoon explaining each line item step by step of how to execute our short term marketing goals. He did all this on his own time for nothing in return. We do not have an agreement in place and there's no guarantee of future business when working with a startup.I can't thank Jeff and the Ethic team enough. They will be our “go to” for all our future marketing needs but it's not because of the free time they gave us, but rather their level of expertise. Our company launched service in January 2023 and currently has 400 app downloads. I will give a follow up review in one year to showcase the value of this experience. If you’re looking for a high level marketing company contact Ethic.

    • Candice Puzak
      Candice Puzak Review from Google
      5.0

      Candice Puzak's Review Sourced from Google

      We've been working with Ethic for about a year and a half, using various forms of online advertising and strategy. They have been great partners - always quick to respond, thorough in their approach and knowledgeable in the ever changing digital ad space. Their ability to scale their services to fit our needs and budget has been extremely beneficial as well. We highly recommend Ethic to anyone looking for a quality digital partner.

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  • Marketing That Fits - Naturally

    True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    True Fit Marketing Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
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    • CNX Resources
    • Chemstream
    • Penn Highlands Healthcare
    • FerroWorks
    • Women's Energy Network
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    True Fit Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew Cader
      Andrew Cader Review from Google
      5.0

      Andrew Cader's Review Sourced from Google

      Our non-profit worked with True Fit Marketing worked with True Fit Marketing to update and rebrand one of our event websites. Their team was attentive, creative, and really went the extra mile to present and implement ideas we hadn't even considered. We are grateful to the True Fit Marketing team, their vision, and execution; and we look forward to working with them as we continue to grow this event to other locations.

    • Melissa Migliaro
      Melissa Migliaro Review from Google
      5.0

      Melissa Migliaro's Review Sourced from Google

      I've been working with True Fit Marketing for a few years and couldn't be happier. Recently, they suggested a fresh website update might be a good idea. We got to creating the new website and even a NEW logo color. Their team is so talented at what they do, so we just trusted them throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the final product. Highly recommend!!!

    • Megan Meyer
      Megan Meyer Review from Google
      5.0

      Megan Meyer's Review Sourced from Google

      My business is called Oasis Senior Advisors in the Pittsburgh area and I really like working with Arlea and the team at True Fit. They are very responsive with emails and are constantly looking to get more visibility with my Facebook page. They are very good with helping me with Facebook posts and are always looking for ways to post videos of me out and about in the community. We have monthly or every other month meetings to review statistics of google searches and how we've performed online as well as talk about what's coming in the future that they can help with. A very strong group and look forward to continuing to work with them.

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  • Global Communications And Public Affairs Firm

    Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

    Outreach Strategists, LLC Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • Event Marketing
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    • AARP
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • AustinISD
    • Community Health Choice
    • Harmony Public Schools
    • Kelsey Seybold Clinic
    • Gulf Coast Workforce Board
    • Uber
    • Wisk
    • UMC El Paso
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Outreach Strategists, LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alfred Cooks
      Alfred Cooks Review from Google
      5.0

      Alfred Cooks's Review Sourced from Google

      Untill I met Outreach, I never knew how much I love doing what I Love to do. These guys are a welcomed blessings,🥰

    • Mike Nguyen
      Mike Nguyen Review from Google
      5.0

      Mike Nguyen's Review Sourced from Google

      I feel like they are the best "hub" to go to when it comes to connecting to people, non-profits, for-profits, public officials, all communities, I really can just sit here and list things off my head for a long time. It really is amazing how rooted they are in the city of Houston and beyond. Strongly recommend for you or your organization to reach out to Outreach Strategists. It still amazes me how creative they can be when it comes to almost anything. I know that sounds so broad, but that is how knowledgeable the people are here. If you need to connect to people or the public, they will get you connected.

    • Beverly Gor
      Beverly Gor Review from Google
      5.0

      Beverly Gor's Review Sourced from Google

      The Outreach Strategists provided excellent graphic, social media and website support for our recent virtual health conference. Their work was done in a timely manner and with total professionalism. I would recommend them highly for technical support for events like ours.

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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
    • Show more
    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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