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  • Reach Your Audience on the Wing.

    Wingman Media is a Los Angeles-based media planning and buying agency whose expert growth marketing services have earned them an incredible spot in the Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2022 list. We help all kinds of companies, whether they're just starting up or already established - by...

    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • PLANNING. REACHING. DELIVERING.

    HMC, an integrated advertising and marketing firm that thrives on assisting our clients in expanding their businesses and achieving their particular objectives in a multicultural world that is becoming more interconnected. Regardless matter whether you're a startup, corporate, NGO, school, or government...

    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Google Ads Strategies That Drive Real B2B Results

    We are passionate about Google Ads. From lead generation to full-service Google Ads campaigns, we do it all. We impact our clients bottom line by increasing revenue and optimizing budgets, with continuous monitoring...

    Location
    Covina, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing driven by data, powered by creativity

    StoryHeart Media, LLC provides custom digital marketing solutions designed to fit your business needs. Our services include content creation, graphic design, SEO, social media management, email marketing, and ad strategiesall backed by data-driven insights. We offer flexible packages, whether you need expert...

    Location
    McLean, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Award-winning Full-service Advertising Agency

    Anson-Stoner is a full-service advertising agency focused on helping brands grow and improve their bottom line. With expertise spanning advertising, research, brand strategy, media planning and buying, public relations, promotions, and interactive design and development, the agency delivers tailored solutions...

    Location
    Winter Park, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • An eCommerce marketing agency for brands of all sizes.

    Parker-Lambert is an e-commerce marketing agency that helps consumer brands grow across Amazon, Shopify, Faire, Instacart, Chewy, Walmart, Google Shopping, and more...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Proudly fighting for inclusivity.

    Welcome to X Firm! We help brands to level up their ranking on Google through SEO + advertise their services and products...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Moonshot Creativity

    Were a global entertainment and creative services company with offices in New York, Amsterdam, and Toronto, helping brands break through growth barriers with bold, ambitious creativity across branding, advertising, media buying, and public relations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Where Concept Meets Craft

    Thomas Pokorn is a Creative Strategist and Copywriter who specializes in developing concepts and verbal identities for branding and advertising. He focuses on articulating unique brand personalities and forging meaningful connections with audiences through compelling narratives. He specializes in creative...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Much more than simple promotions

    Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...

    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build a Brand, Not Just a Business!

    Markimist is a digital marketing agency based in Bangladesh. We provide digital marketing, web development, e-commerce development and some other relevant services...

    Location
    Carrollton, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Silicon Valley Smarts Meet Hollywood Style

    Silicon Drive is a high performance marketing and creative team focused on startups and emerging brands across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and worldwide. Our team fills the gaps to scale with strategy, execution, and beyond. For select companies, we come in as Acting CMO...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Marketing. Advertising. PR.

    Full service marketing communication, public relations and events firm. Passionate about creating conversations that help brands win by engaging with cultures in a memorable, powerful way...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency

    Sprout Media Lab is a full-service Web Design & Digital Marketing agency with offices in Raleigh, NC & Ormond Beach, FL...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Personal Creative Department

    We're obsessed with helping tech startups and underdogs create the photo and video content they need to dominate their market...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Raise your profile.

    Big Logo Advertising is a Los Angeles-based agency specializing in producing commercials and visual content for auto dealerships and other clients. From concept development to platform delivery, the agency offers end-to-end video production and creative services at competitive pricing...

    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • PPC and SEO for spec-driven ecommerce catalogs

    SCUBE is a PPC and SEO agency for ecommerce brands selling technical products. Since 2009, the focus has been spec-driven catalogs in auto, marine, and industrial categories where data accuracy drives margin...

    Location
    Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Responsive Web Design Experts

    Our continued success is the result of long-standing practice. We listen to our client’s ideas and build them with help from our team of imaginative web designers, highly skilled web developers and experienced management...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Modern Solutions for Modern Communities

    Community Associates and Modern Press (CAMP) is dedicated to helping businesses grow by leveraging their most valuable asset: their community. CAMP takes a public affairs approach to business and marketing, utilizing community engagement and brand building through targeted advertising to effectively promote...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Making a Difference Every Day

    We believe in making a difference every day. To do this we help those that help others. We are digital engineers who work with you to build your custom marketing strategy. We know how to 2x business and help them surpass their goals. We do this with a combination of business consulting, industry analysis, geo...

    Location
    Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cultural Innovation

    Vaquero Advertising is your go-to Hispanic/Multicultural Marketing Agency in Dallas, Texas. From specialized campaigns to measurable results, we connect you with the Hispanic market and deliver impactful solutions for your brand...

    Location
    Roanoke, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Storytelling That Ignites Action

    Flashpoint Strategies is a media and storytelling firm specializing in Democratic campaigns, PACs, labor organizations, and advocacy initiatives. The company creates innovative, research-backed communication strategies that help campaigns and organizations connect with audiences and drive action. With 14...

    Location
    Lambertville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Moving Businesses Forward

    We are Kinetic319, a dedicated media agency committed to helping small and mid-sized businesses thrive within their respective industries. With a focus on building fruitful partnerships and prioritizing measurable results, we propel your business forward with precision and dedication...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Colorful. Cultured. Creative.

    Seaberry is an uncommon creative agency. We care deeply about people — you, your people, your audience and everybody in between. We pay attention to the stories and the content you share with us and uncover real truths, so together we can do more than advertise to your audience. We can connect with them...

    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Clicks Fade ​​Brands Endure

    Left Hand Agency is a strategic CPG media planning and buying agency. We help CPG and retail marketers strike the right balance between performance and brand advertising...

    Location
    Oregon City, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Maximize Your Brand Visibility with the Most Effective Marketing Tactics from My Marketing Stars.

    My Marketing Stars is a vibrant digital marketing agency in New York that has a lot to offer to businesses in terms of online growth and real performance. With a group of skilled marketers, we give a large list of services like SEO, social media marketing, PPC ads, content creation, and web development...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Culture Impact Agency

    alma is a multicultural creative agency that helps brands build meaningful connections with modern audiences through emotionally driven storytelling and culturally relevant marketing. Rooted in the belief that every brand has a unique soul, alma develops integrated campaigns that blend creativity, strategy...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Built For Intelligent Growth In The Next Era

    Omnicom is a global marketing and communications company that helps leading brands accelerate growth through integrated marketing, media, technology, and data-driven solutions. Its connected capabilities span advertising, branding, commerce, media, public relations, healthcare, experiential marketing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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...

    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
  • AI Driven Digital Marketing Services For Law Firms

    California Lawfirm SEO is a digital marketing agency specializing exclusively in search engine optimization (SEO) services for attorneys and law firms across California. The agency helps legal practices improve organic search visibility, achieve first-page Google rankings, and attract prospective clients...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Public Relations for Emerging High Growth Companies

    With decades of experience and a great track record of successfully communicating the value of public and private companies in the emerging growth space, JV Public Relations NY continues to boldly pioneer new methods of reaching your target audience...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Public Relations Agency That Gets Results

    Born from CEO Jeff Crilley's newsroom insights, Real News PR pioneers in molding publicity tailored for law firms. By blending journalistic know-how with legal insight, our Dallas-based team crafts compelling narratives that resonate with the media, elevating law firm brands to unprecedented heights...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Design & Marketing Rooted In The West

    Juniper Workshop is a Santa Febased web design and marketing studio that helps businesses grow through brand coaching, social media, photography, video, and storytelling...

    Location
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Agency For Bold Brands

    At W.Bradford, we partner with leading companies to build brands for the real world—with award-winning creative, social, PR, digital, integrated marketing, and strategy...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Intelligent Marketing Solutions

    LKF Marketing has been at the forefront of communication solutions for over 25 years, creating tailored strategies to help businesses everywhere. With an extensive history in advertising, marketing and website design & development as well as public relations, you can trust that we'll go above and beyond...

    Location
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevating Designs, Inspiring Minds

    Welcome to Kelcy Parrish Design! My name is Kelcy Parrish, I'm a Creative Artist, Graphic Design and the person behind the agency. Working and living in Fort Worth, Texas...

    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Unleash Your Brand's Story.

    Pat Morgan is a seasoned advertising and graphic design professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he specializes in brand development, business-to-business communication, direct-to-consumer campaigns, and relationship marketing programs across various media...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Generation Is a Branding & Communication Agency for Nonprofits.

    In 1999 we created Generation to be a focused research, strategy, and branding consultancy that works exclusively with nonprofits. We understand missions, internalize cultures, study challenges, inspire creativity, and create bright futures. In practical terms that means we conduct in-depth research, write...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design That Makes A Statement

    Vidhi Patel is a UX Designer and Digital Strategist focused on functionality, storytelling, and crafting seamless experiences from concept through execution. With a background spanning advertising, branding, and UI/UX, she brings experience across agencies, tech, and integrated technology environments...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovate Engage Delight

    Exhibit Experience is a full-service trade show exhibit rental company specializing in Orlando trade show exhibit rentals and custom exhibit solutions. We provide turnkey exhibit services including design, graphics, logistics, installation, dismantle, and exhibitor paperwork coordination...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design With A Twist

    Creative Krystal is driven by a deep passion for fashion, advertising, branding, editorial design, graphic design, and illustration, with a commitment to pushing creative boundaries and delivering visually striking, innovative work...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Cool Things And Make A Difference

    Skylar Deihl is a graphic designer with a BFA in Communication Design from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Currently at Group Two, a full-service advertising agency for homebuilders, Skylar creates thoughtful, impactful design solutions while exploring ceramics and pursuing a love of reading in their...

    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Business + Marketing Simple

    Situated in the Oklahoma City/Edmond region, we operate as a comprehensive marketing consulting firm extending services to clients across the entire United States. Our core emphasis lies in delivering cost-effective, high-performance marketing solutions tailored specifically for small businesses...

    Location
    Edmond, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Let's Get Growing!

    Precita Marketing Co. provides professional brand consulting, advisory services, and fractional marketing leadership to businesses across various sizes and developmental stages. Our specialized areas encompass brand strategy, Product marketing, integrated marketing, corporate & employer branding, fractional...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Be the obvious, first-call local service business

    Kopplin Co. is a web design, SEO, and Google Ads studio based in Downtown Jackson, Michigan. We help local service businesses replace outdated websites, climb local search rankings, and turn ad spend into booked jobs. Founded in 2025 by Aaron Kopplin, a computer science graduate of Grand Valley State...

    Location
    Jackson, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Data-Driven Strategies Meet Creative Excellence

    Market Kapchur is a digital marketing company providing SEO, Performance Marketing, & Brand Development services by leveraging insight & acting from real-world experience. Todays digital landscape demands more than creativity alone it requires clarity, strategy, trust, and meaningful experiences that truly...

    Location
    Texas City, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connecting and Transforming Brands Worldwide

    Full service Marketing Agency with +25 years of experience specializing in Market Research and Public Opinion...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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