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  • Strategic Media Solutions for Every Channel

    cohort.digital partners with creative/branding agencies and in-house marketing teams to provide strategic media solutions across EVERY channel. Let us help you get the most effective paid advertising placements possible!...

    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
  • The Secret Ingredient of the Worlds Most Captivating Hospitality Brands.

    Gourmet Marketing is a full-service agency dedicated to elevating brands in the hotel, travel, and tourism industries. With a comprehensive suite of services including website design, SEO, and targeted advertising. The agency is built to address the complex, evolving needs of hospitality businesses in a...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Results Are Everything

    HawkSEM is a digital marketing agency that believes results are what really count. With ROI-driven strategies and solutions, we help companies make major gains in their marketing efforts, leaving consumers delighted with the outcome...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We unleash businesses' ability to scale.

    Digital Position is a full-stack performance marketing agency that turns fragmented marketing activity into a cohesive system that drives real growth...

    Location
    Simsbury, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Your Trusted Partner In Creating And Executing Media Buying Strategies

    Vision Media is the largest independent media buying agency in the Pacific Northwest, with over 20 years of experience working with national clients like Coca-Cola, Camping World, Banner Health, and other financial services, healthcare, senior services, CPG, sports, and hospitality brands...

    Location
    Mercer Island, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Boost Your AMAZON Profits With Ease With Sellozo

    Sellozo offers an AI-driven automation platform along with optional fully managed services, all available at flat-fee pricing without the need for long-term contracts. Our platform is designed to streamline operations and optimize performance, providing businesses with flexible and cost-effective solutions...

    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Transforming businesses with web design, branding, strategy, innovation and data science since 1999

    Over the last 24+ years, we have assembled marketing teams that specialize in more than 150 different industries. We specialize in excellent creative and strategy that outperform more expensive agencies. Everyone at our agency has at least a decade of proven results. We pride ourselves in being responsive...

    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creative Agency for Challenger Brands

    Exactly what you hoped your creative agency would be. We create meaningful content for challenger brands that keeps people coming back for more. Our team consists of creatives who understand that a strategy is ever evolving, content creation never ends, and analytics tell us all we need to know...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Performance Marketing Operating System

    A11 Manage Today's Complexities of Managing Integrated Marketing Investments and Campaign Orchestration...

    Location
    Port Washington, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Epidemic Marketing

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    A full service SEO and Web Design Agency

    Since 2009, Epidemic Marketing has been helping businesses thrive in the digital world. As a full service SEO company and marketing agency, we specialize in crafting customized strategies to elevate your online presence. From eye-catching website design to expert search engine optimization, AIO / GEO, and...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Marketing for Modern Brands

    D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...

    Location
    Kirkland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Our Number One Agenda Is to Effectively and Consistently Drive More Conversions for Our Clients.

    Kore Media exists for one reason; to provide effective digital marketing and design as an extension of your team and digital business strategy...

    Location
    Roslyn, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Service Video Production Company

    Anacapa Productions is a premier, full-service creative agency specializing in commercial, film production, and branding, situated in the heart of Los Angeles. Driven by our passion for weaving captivating narratives and creating powerful, emotive visuals, we pride ourselves on resonating with diverse...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Be Part of the Story.

    ARM is not a general practitioner. We are your specialized surgeon for navigating the world of audio influencer advertising. Our data and expertise drive unparalleled ROI. We believe marketing doesn’t have to be invisible or invasive to be effective. We know the best brand relationships are built on...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Animation and Video Production Company

    Luminoustudios is a bi-coastal video editing, production, and motion graphics company that specializes in developing video content for companies and brands. Their primary focus lies within the tech and lifestyle industries...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Specialists in Live Events Production!

    Beverly Boy Productions is a reputable video and live events production company with extensive experience in the industry since 2002...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Your Brand.

    We prove ourselves with developing long-term partnerships with small businesses, large corporations, and people we believe in...

    Location
    Rapid City, South Dakota
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • #1 App Marketing Agency

    PreApps is the World's Leading App Growth Agency. Over the past 13+ years, the PreApps team has helped the most successful apps in the world launch and scale their app businesses to reach Millions of Downloads through our proprietary marketing programs...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Promise Guaranteed SEO Results - 3 MONTHS ONLY

    Our Success: Worked with 30+ clients, generated over $2M, and achieved 30M traffic...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Driving Success in the Automotive Industry

    The Automotive Advertising Agency: Driving Automotive Success. As a multi-cultural, full-service creative advertising agency specializing in the automotive industry, The Automotive Advertising Agency understands the importance of moving metal and increasing profitability. With powerful research tools, we...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Ignite Your Brands Full Potential

    FUEL partners with creatively-minded marketing leaders to build brands through meaningful brand strategy, memorable brand design, and compelling campaigns to stand out - and succeed - in loud and crowded markets...

    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • We believe creative is currency. And we help brands turn it into business growth.

    VSA is a brand strategy and creative agency. We believe creative is currency, and we help brands turn it into business growth. By bringing strategy, design and marketing together, we build brand systems and campaigns that deliver speed to market, cultural relevance and measurable performance...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Agency That Blends Creative Branding With Emotional Advertising.

    Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Commercial Video Production | Kickstarter Videos Company

    With over 50 years of combined expertise in videography and editing, Start Motion Media is a professional video company that specializes in producing commercial advertising videos and Kickstarter campaigns. Its unique video marketing approach is unmatched in the industry, with over $23 million in revenue...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The Award Winning Video Agency for Educational Institutions.

    We have served Universities, International Schools and innovative educators around the world for two decades. We produce authentic films that impacts...

    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • On-The-Move Advertising That Moves Audiences

    As we set our sights on the future, Billboard Express, Inc. aspires to expand its global footprint and sustain its tradition of innovation in the ever-evolving advertising landscape. Our unwavering commitment remains focused on delivering unparalleled service and generating value for both our clients and the...

    Location
    Rancho Santa Margarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Full Service Amazon Agency

    With 25+ years of experience, Data4Amazon is a full-service Amazon agency with over 500 Amazon specialists. We have managed 3,500+ Amazon stores across the USA, Europe, Canada, and Asia...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Better Performance, Greater Impact

    Insign US is a marketing agency focused on multi-location brands. Scaling across locations is complex: each market has its own realities. We help networks manage different models (corporate and franchise), audiences, competitors, and local regulations adapting locally and staying consistent...

    Location
    Beverly Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Brands | Inspiring Clients

    Pure Fusion Media is your leading package design & branding agency, crafting story-driven designs that inspire and ignite emotions in your customers. One of the world's top 25 packaging design companies, we create powerful visual stories for brands, corporations, non-profits, and start-ups...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Advertising Development And Marketing for Musicians

    ADAM 4 Artists is your premier advertising agency dedicated to helping artists stand out in the competitive music landscape. Our tailored solutions, including digital and billboard advertising, playlisting, and press coverage, ensure your music gets the recognition it deserves...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Make Million-Dollar Campaigns

    We run million-dollar campaigns for brands with innovative products. Thanks to our result-proven ecosystem and the team...

    Location
    New Castle, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • #1 Digital Mobile Billboard Advertising Trucks

    Bulldog Mobile Billboards is a Dallas, TX, and New York City-based out-of-home advertising company offering mobile advertising vehicle services to businesses wanting to further their message in this market...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Your Human Partner for Programmatic Advertising

    Crowd Louder Media is closely watching massive disruptions to digital marketing and traffic referrals to trusted websites. Tech giants are adapting and pivoting just fine. But agencies and marketers are dealing with increasing costs of marketing and threats to their business models...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Legendary brands for legendary founders

    La Visual is a branding agency for startups launching new products and medium-sized businesses that need to rebrand. Our proven process is driving results in the age of AI, which allows us to work with restrictive budgets while delivering stellar quality...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Brands It's What We Do!

    Mindstorm Communications Group, based in Charlotte, NC, is a boutique full-service branding, marketing, and digital agency. Our core strength is in strategic brand development. We help clients build powerful, meaningful brands from the ground up or revitalize existing ones...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creative support for startups who need in-house quality without the in-house overhead.

    Walla is a creative partner for funded startups who need high-quality, on-brand design but don't have time to build an in-house team. We plug in like your internal design crew, giving founders, marketing leads, and growth teams the support they need to scale smarter and move faster...

    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevating brands with strategy, collaboration and care.

    We are a virtual creative agency specializing in brand identity, web design, video animation, and brand-led marketing for B2B, B2C, and professional services brands. Our non-traditional agency collaborates with passionate talents to deliver the brand love that our clients deserve...

    Location
    Manchester, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Molding the Future with Big Data and Video Innovation

    Trusted by globally recognized leaders such as Kaltura, Panasonic, Consumer Fusion, Dalet, and Cascade PBS...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Creatively Connecting People To Brands.

    At Lure Digital, we specialize in creating compelling commercials, corporate videos, and engaging social media content. Our focus is on delivering high-quality visual storytelling that effectively communicates your brand's message and resonates with your audience...

    Location
    Santa Barbara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Strategically loud. Authentically human.

    Meet LAVIDGE, an employee-owned ad agency specializing in discovering and communicating insights which engage, motivate and inspire. From building brand awareness to driving revenue and from positioning thought leaders to enhancing perceptions, its why we do what we do...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Igniting Appetites with Viral Food and Beverage Branding

    Tasty Branding is an appetite marketing agency dedicated to creating viral food and beverage branding. Our passionate team of art directors, designers, copywriters, and content creators collaborates with clients to bring their vision to life. We serve various industries and offer comprehensive capabilities...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Advertising That Matters!

    Daniel Brian Advertising elevates brand recognition and drives customer acquisition for purpose-driven brands in the healthcare sector, hospitals, wellness, food chains, finance, higher education and sustainable consumer products...

    Location
    Rochester, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Managed Digital Signage

    SeenLabs is a full-service digital signage integrator based in Los Angeles. We design, deploy, and manage complete digital signage solutions for restaurants, hotels, retail, and corporate clients. Unlike DIY software providers, we handle everything: hardware selection, installation, content management, and...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Guiding B2B organizations to revitalize, strengthen, and grow their brand.

    An agile and scalable creative agency guiding organizations to help them revitalize, strengthen, and grow their brand...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • All In One Agency

    We are a full-service, brand-first creative agency specializing in advertising, branding, business consulting, design, and content creation. Our mission is to connect brands with customers in game-changing ways through innovative strategies, impactful storytelling, and visually compelling content...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

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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