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  • Brave New Design

    We dig deep in order to fully understand the values, vision and mission of the companies we champion. From this uniquely ownable positioning, we create a design translation that conveys a distinct message destined to connect and resonate with your core audiences...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Chemistry for Great Marketing and Design

    Alchemi Design is a full service graphic design and marketing company located in the Annapolis, Maryland area. We are committed to our clients and passionate for creative content branding...

    Location
    Arnold, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Marketing Partner in Your Corner Finally. SEO, Content, AI & LLM Optimization

    At GYBO Marketing, we believe businesses deserve an honest, transparent, and skilled partner because your success and trust are what drive us. We bring clarity to your strategy, align every marketing effort with your goals, and focus on what truly moves the needle so you can grow with confidence...

    Location
    Redding, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Harnessing the Power of AI. Everywhere!

    AI isnt a feature its now part of the creative DNA of every high-performing brand. At Peak Seven, we use our growing ecosystem of 450+ custom AI agents to elevate strategy, accelerate workflows, and supercharge every part of the marketing experience...

    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Everything Your Marketing Needs To Drive Revenue

    CNV Creative is an outsourced marketing department for founders who are done being their own CMO. We build ROI-driven marketing systems that replace chaos with clarity aligning strategy, execution, and reporting so growth is predictable, profitable, and sustainable. Our work blends psychology, data, and...

    Location
    Youngstown, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making Brands Pop Since 1994

    Brand packaging and design in Detroit since 1994. Anne Ink is more than branding, packaging, logos, and layouts. We direct positioning, enhance your identity, align philosophy with goals, master your media engagement and increase your presence...

    Location
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Go-to Creative Team for Todays Marketing Challenges.

    Bloom Media has been delivering creative solutions, marketing strategies & tactical support to our clients for over a decade. Bloom translates brand objectives into informed executions that create connections and motivate action. Strategic campaigns aimed at generating interest and cultivating long-term...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • LA & Istanbul Creative Agency | Web, Social & Performance Marketing

    DCP Crea is a digital agency with offices in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Izmir. Since 2011, we deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing for startups, SMBs, and mid-market brands. Cross-cultural perspective, measurable results...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Bespoke Global Agency For Apple And Only Apple

    Media Arts Lab (MAL) is a bespoke global creative agency created exclusively to serve Apple, operating as Apple's dedicated advertising and marketing partner worldwide. The agency maintains eight hubs across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, delivering integrated services that include advertising...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Create Electricity.

    Electric collective was born by creators at the forefront of the media revolution. We create for the BOLD. Our team and resources have successfully created 1,000s of pieces of content, that have driven millions in sales. Send us any project and well electrify it...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • At Beber Silverstein, Old School Marketing Smarts Meet New School Hashtags

    At Beber Silverstein old school marketing smarts meets new school hashtags and @ replies, Social meets media meets public relations meets events, meets breakthrough out of home...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your Digital Marketing Experts

    Venture Creations is a West Michigan digital advertising and video production agency founded in 2009. We run Google, Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Microsoft ad campaigns and produce the live-action, CGI/3D, and photo content behind them, for local businesses, e-commerce brands, chambers and events, and...

    Location
    Hudsonville, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Creative Agency You Thought You'd Never Find

    LA based creative agency helping small to medium size firms build their brands and increase sales by creating the tools they need to generate awareness...

    Location
    Woodland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Social Media, handled!

    We offer a smooth and simple solution to navigating a otherwise complex world of social media for your business. Born and raised in NYC, where taxis move fast, parking is hard to find, and the buildings are tall...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cinematic Videos That Inspire Action.

    The NW Collective is a professional video production company serving brands across the Pacific Northwest and nationally. We specialize in commercial video, brand storytelling, TV/CTV production, and corporate video content. Clients include Microsoft, Anheuser-Busch, Consumer Cellular, SELCO Credit Union...

    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Digital Marketing Agency That Thrives on Your Success.

    We are a bootstrapped small digital marketing agency that works hand in hand with out clients to see them successful online with their digital marketing efforts including but not limited to Google Ads Management, SEO and Website Services...

    Location
    West Jordan, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Growing Texas Brands With Smart Websites.

    Helping Texas businesses grow with fast, mobile-friendly websites. Based in Cedar Park, TX. We build websites that work, optimize them for visibility, and implement strategies that increase sales and drive measurable business growth...

    Location
    Cedar Park, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • CyberMark is a digital marketing agency built for franchise brands.

    Hi! Our name is CyberMark! We are in the marketing business since 1994 and we have helped thousands of businesses grow with digital marketing strategies created with their goals at the center. Here to help small businesses and franchises succeed...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Scale with the science of storytelling

    Scale with the science of storytelling...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Work That Works

    For the last 15 years, Rupert has quietly built a reputation for delivering effective, memorable creative for a wide range of organizations. We specialize in creating campaigns and brands with multiple touch points, from packaging to social posts, TV to TikTok, banners to billboards...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A full-service PR and marketing agency!

    Durée & Company is a dynamic attorney public relations and marketing firm committed to telling your story with flair and effectiveness...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Level up your Business!

    We are a Nebraska based digital marketing agency. We specialize in Real estate and car lot advertising. We do all forms of digital media. From building websites to social media managements, we are there to help your business!...

    Location
    Chadron, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $17/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Brands Shouldnt Have To Choose Between Beauty and Brains.

    We believe that every touchpoint is an opportunity to connect, and every interaction is a chance to inspire. Our work is about more than just beautiful design its about crafting meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. We blend creativity, technology, and storytelling to...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Tagging your market

    We offer many solutions to build markting power, with the use of Social Media, Content, Digital Display, Creative, Brand, and Atificial Intelligent marketing...

    Location
    Redlands, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Be Distinctive Everywhere

    Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a global branding agency that helps organizations build distinctive brands through strategy, identity design, and brand experience. Since 1990, the agency has partnered with leading global brands to create memorable identities and transformative brand strategies that strengthen...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We understand the challenges of operating a successful small business and are dedicated to helping

    Our promise to you as a business owner is to fulfill our commitment by executing a PROFITABLE and EFFICIENT strategy to GROW your business!...

    Location
    Bixby, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Analytics & Optimization at Any Scale

    SMQ Consulting offers data-driven services to help businesses expand and optimize their online presence. We're experts at digital analytics, SEO, digital advertising, and conversion optimization, and we bring creativity, passion, and excellence to every project we take on. We're especially passionate about...

    Location
    Leland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Concept to Conversion.

    With twenty years of industry expertise, Spark Agency remains a pioneering force in the digital realm, continuously adapting to the dynamic technological landscape. Grounded in a customer-centric philosophy, our success is intricately tied to the achievements of our clients, driving us to deliver unparalleled...

    Location
    Hermosa Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Developing Compelling Content That Sells

    As a business, our mission is to always go beyond the expectations of every one of our clients. In taking this approach, we maintain an open and collaborative environment that brings out creative and innovative ideas for any project; be it video production or funnel building - from start to finish you'll get...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Omnipresent Digital Displays That Reach Audiences Across Americas Roadways

    An all-in-one advertising platform that offers programmatic capabilities on our inventory of continuously moving LED screens along major highways and metro areas...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Advertising Agency

    We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We make creative campaigns that make clients money.

    Persuasive Branding that will differentiate you from your competition, position you as the go-to in your industry, and indelibly etch your business in customers minds. Digital Marketing that will attract leads and convert them into customers, all with less sales effort on your part. Digital Content that will...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Maximize Your Reach and Impact Ventures Video Production and Marketing Services

    Venture is a full-service video marketing and production company. We specialize in partnering directly with brands and organizations to produce high-end and cost-effective video and content for web, social, and traditional channels...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Create Awareness Knowing Your Brand Leads To Trusting Your Brand

    Berry Network specializes in developing dynamic digital marketing and advertising strategies for multi-location companies in order to generate targeted, high-quality, local leads across a variety of platforms and devices. Our hyperlocal strategy begins at the ZIP code level in order to impact more local...

    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Design. Media. Advertising.

    Alive Media is an Augusta, Georgia-based design, advertising, and branding company specializing in web design, branding, SEO and online marketing, social media marketing...

    Location
    Augusta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Unleashing Diverse Solutions for Complex Challenges.

    At Solutions By Design, we are a full-service communication company with over 25 years of experience managing successful companies worldwide. With expertise in marketing, referral communications and software development, we are dedicated to providing diverse solutions for complex problems. Our programs...

    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative Business Solutions Powered by AI.

    Starr Enterprises offers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions. By harnessing AI algorithms, Starr Enterprises extracts valuable insights from vast and complex datasets, enabling businesses to uncover hidden patterns, trends, and opportunities that drive growth and competitive advantage...

    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Business Doers Go-to for Solving Problems in Web, Marketing & Strategy

    At MarketingBull, we excel in translating your business's core ideas into actionable strategies that directly impact your revenue and advance your mission. With our expertise and tailored approach, we ensure that every implemented idea aligns seamlessly with your business objectives, driving tangible results...

    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Move the Needle. See Growth.

    We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...

    Location
    Golden, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Creativity & Innovation in Art and Business

    The Management Agency, Inc. (TMA) offers unmatched artist development and management, production and marketing services designed to facilitate a solid marketplace presence for small businesses, touring faith-based artists and bands. We incorporate the latest AI Technology to ensure instant, tailored...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SEM Made Easy.

    Over 10 years working with some of the largest brands with a specialized focus on Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and launching go-to-Market strategies for small to medium-sized businesses...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unbiased, Transparent, High-Performance Media Strategy.

    AI Digital redefines programmatic media strategy with its Open Garden approach, delivering DSP-agnostic solutions for planning, optimization, and measurement. Powered by Elevate, our AI platform enables full transparency, outcome-based metrics, and strategic control for agencies and brands...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Expert Paid Marketing Agency

    iClick Advertising has been helping businesses succeed through straightforward and effective pay-per-click campaign management services...

    Location
    Montebello, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building Websites That Build Your Business

    At DS WebDesign we build custom, affordable websites to help small businesses establish a strong online presence...

    Location
    Salem, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Techs Favorite Agency For One-of-a-kind SaaS Explainers

    Burnwe is a SaaS-focused video marketing agency helping tech companies turn complex products into clear, compelling stories that drive growth...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Creatives for Your Apps. Revenue for Your Business

    AdSide Media is a performance agency. Our focus is twofold creating video ads and generating user acquisition. Both directions are closely related, and together they make up the basis of mobile marketing today...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Stories, Shaping Experiences.

    Hey there! My name is Melanie Woo, I'm a professional graphic designer, illustrator, self-published children's book author, and boba lover. Currently based in San Francisco, California...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • More Clicks, More Clients.

    Creative Marketing Workshop creates websites and digital marketing plans that boost business growth. We create online experiences. They attract, engage, and convert. Our work includes sleek web design and powerful SEO. Lets bring your brand to life!...

    Location
    Downey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Rank Higher. Get Found. Dominate Local Search

    Local Howl helps local businesses show up where it counts, on Google, in the Map Pack, and in front of ready-to-book customers. Let's help your business get discovered...

    Location
    Kirkwood, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Reach More, Engage Deeper, Close More Deals with GoCustomer.

    Gocustomer.ai is customer acquisition platform, focusing on personalized outreach. It aggregates and enriches data from various sources using specialized agents, including LinkedIn and websites to craft hyper personalized messaging for your customers. This synergy, combined with our robust drip campaigns and...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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