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  • Your Partner in Growth

    Ignited is a dynamic marketing and business consultancy rooted in the start-up era. With a founding team that led the turnaround of Activision, we bring unparalleled expertise in driving measurable growth. Our unique blend of strategic consulting and digital communications empowers our clients to gain a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    Ignited Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • KeVita / PepsiCo
    • Soylent
    • Activision Blizzard
    • Merle Norman Cosmetics
    • Razer
    • Nexon America, Inc.
    • Scopely
    • Osmo
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    • Transportation Security Administration
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Ignited Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ryan Lane
      Ryan Lane Review from Google
      4.0

      Ryan Lane's Review Sourced from Google

      Awesome people to work with! Ignited definitely is a talented and forward thinking group of individuals. Check them out

    • Fabian Valencia
      Fabian Valencia Review from Google
      5.0

      Fabian Valencia's Review Sourced from Google

      Had an Amazing time meeting everyone and getting feedback wish to go back again soon! #FoshayLC

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  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Barkley Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Dairy Queen
    • Cargill
    • At Home
    • Spirit Airlines
    • Payless
    • Russell Athletic
    • Dairy Farmers of America
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Wingstop
    • AMC Theaters
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Barkley Reviews & Testimonials

    • Mike Heitmann
      Mike Heitmann Review from Google
      5.0

      Mike Heitmann's Review Sourced from Google

      Leading ad agency in Kansas City. They produce tremendous work and they are a great ambassador of KC.

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  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    SG Cartel Services

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Advertising
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Victoria Beckham Beauty
    • Summer Fridays
    • Isima
    • Diane Von Furstenberg
    • Purple Brand Jeans
    • Calvin Klein
    • Estee Lauder
    • Nike
    • Apple
    • LVMH
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Marketing Built to Move Faster & Make an Impact.

    Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Brandmint Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    • Bud Light
    • Labatt
    • LA Kings
    • Beginnings Credit Union
    • Security Mutual
    • Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Brandmint Reviews & Testimonials

    • Taylor DiRaimo
      Taylor DiRaimo Review from Google
      5.0

      Taylor DiRaimo's Review Sourced from Google

      Brandmint has helped our company tremendously when it comes to our marketing, PR, website and lead generation. Our account manager Gillian is really a pleasure to work with, I cannot say enough good things about her and the efforts of the entire Brandmint team!

    • Jill Marshall Gould
      Jill Marshall Gould Review from Google
      5.0

      Jill Marshall Gould's Review Sourced from Google

      I was very excited to find a Rochester agency that could build my brand and website when starting my company. I had met with a number of different website developers, graphic designers, programmers from all over the world. As a solo entrepreneur, I would have been managing 2-3 people to build out the branding and website. Instead, Brandmint’s team worked to build the brand and I only had to manage/communicate my vision to them. They are an agency that I can grow into their full suite of services. It saves me time having a one stop shop. The Brandmint team is an incredible local asset and I am excited to work with them on future projects.

    • Jason Charles
      Jason Charles Review from Google
      5.0

      Jason Charles's Review Sourced from Google

      Overall great experience working with the Brandmint team. Creative approach to marketing with excellent graphic artists. The video production team is world class! Company Sales continue to increase and we are scaling beyond expectation. To the entire Brandmint team i want to say Thank you for holding my hand through the process, I truly appreciate your guidance and innovatiion. Jason

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  • The way we're wired.

    DAE and Company is a marketing agency known for fostering long-term relationships with clients through strategic, creative, and responsive services. Their commitment to becoming an integral part of a client's operations has led to partnerships often exceeding two decades, demonstrating their value and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    Location
    South Lake Tahoe, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    DAE and Company Services

    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Rene Tahoe
    • Harrahs Casinos
    • Toyota
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We create and lead brands.

    The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    The Brand Leader Services

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • iResponze
    • 689 Cellars
    • BUBL
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    The Brand Leader Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sarah Kelley
      Sarah Kelley Review from Google
      5.0

      Sarah Kelley's Review Sourced from Google

      My nonprofit, Set Free Alliance, has worked with The Brand Leader for years. They are truly more than an agency; they are an extension of our staff and our ministry. They take the time to listen to our goals, respect our budget constraints, and brainstorm some fantastic options. The work they produce is second to none, and the people behind that work are even better.

    • Hawkeye Vapor (Volcano Ecigs of Iowa)
      Hawkeye Vapor (Volcano Ecigs of Iowa) Review from Google
      5.0

      Hawkeye Vapor (Volcano Ecigs of Iowa)'s Review Sourced from Google

      Definitely worth the money!! Showcase completely designed a brand which is now getting international attention in my industry. I couldn't ask for a better marketing partner!

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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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