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  • A Turnkey Orange County Digital Marketing Agency

    Founded in 2012, The Lorem Ipsum Company develops effective content, SEO, web and social media strategies for forward-thinking companies. Based in Orange County, California with a satellite office in Santa Barbara, California, they have a proven track record in building unique, quality content and increasing...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    Odato Marketing Group is a 15-year-old agency based in Sarasota, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in lead generation, advertising, PR, inbound, digital, and video marketing...

    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Sizzling Hot Food Sales

    IN has been the go-to ad agency for food companies since 1995. We've helped them reach new heights by crafting a strong brand foundation and visual strategy, as well as launching eye-catching ads and social media campaigns that truly amplify their product's success. Our expertise in marketing food products is...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency

    Nephila helps tech B2B companies define, develop, and scale their digital marketing initiatives. Offering digital strategy, paid search, paid social, graphic & web design and more, we collaborate with in-house teams to build lead generation programs that deliver measurable and reliable results...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expertly Crafted®

    REMIXED is a full-service, multi-disciplinary branding agency dedicated to fostering connections between businesses and their target audiences. Our expertise lies in crafting messaging and design frameworks that resonate through a variety of mediums including print, broadcast and interactive campaigns...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Feature Your Success

    Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • NineTen Media is a web design, digital marketing, and creative services company.

    NineTen Media is a web design, digital marketing, and creative services company. We help businesses grow sales and gain momentum...

    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Austin-Based Advertising Agency

    TKO is a creatively obsessed advertising agency working from the sunny confines of Austin, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Full-Service Production & Post Production Agency

    Well create your brand, concept a campaign, write your scripts, work up storyboards, scout your locations, cast your talent, shoot and produce your video production, documentaries and corporate films...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Years of Experience in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations.

    Sass! Public Relations are a public relations company focused on developing solutions to connect our clients to the community - to be engaged, informed and visible in San Joaquin County...

    Location
    Stockton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Let Us Tell Your Story

    Faebl Studios is the first growth accelerator specific to the SUD treatment industry. We are full-service partners in SEO, advertising, content creation, design, digital strategy, and admissions operations...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building High-Performing Mobile Apps

    Our design and development services will advance your company and provide outstanding value...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Engage Excel

    160over90 is a branding and creative services agency with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Newport Beach, CA, and Gainesville, FL. We collaborate with companies to overcome their business and marketing challenges through our expertise in branding, design, advertising, interactive solutions, public relations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Ignite. Create. Succeed.

    Creative Productions is an award-winning agency specializing in integrated marketing and promotions. By combining strategy, creativity and technology, we build brands, engage customers and drive sales. With a portfolio encompassing esteemed clients across various sectors, we have the experience and technology...

    Location
    Long Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Leading Independent Agency Focussed on Testing, Results & Client Success.

    Realtime Agency is a challenger agency that hires some of the best talent in the industry and produces incredible results for their clients. Formed in 2018, they now boast a large roster of huge clients. They have soared to success through the application of a no-nonsense, performance-first approach...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Blow Up Your Brand and Business.

    We are a full-scale digital marketing agency and production company that helps to sky-rocket your revenue with high quality video content and social media ads...

    Location
    Stuart, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Brands and Reputations Go To Thrive.

    The Hughes Agency is a Greenville, South Carolina based full service public relations, marketing, advertising and event management firm. Since its founding in 2001, the agency has built a reputation for strategic storytelling and flawless execution, helping brands elevate their presence, manage crises and...

    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Farm Websites & Marketing for Local Food

    Grapevine Local Food Marketing builds websites and executes targeted digital marketing for farms, local food businesses, non-profits, and related organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Its services include farm-oriented website design, Google & display ads, email & SMS marketing, graphic design, and more with...

    Location
    Grand Junction, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Develop and Execute Campaigns That Expand Businesses Quickly and Cost Effectively.

    MediaMorphosis is a full-service communications and multicultural marketing agency that helps brands connect with diverse cultural audiences through tailored campaigns and culturally relevant messaging. Its services include advertising, media buying, creative content and digital solutions designed to resonate...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Using Multicultural Communications to Transform Lives

    Advantage Communications, Inc. is a fullservice advertising and marketing agency with deep expertise in multicultural marketing and culturally informed communications. The firm blends strategic planning, creative development and media buying to help brands engage diverse audiences and build meaningful...

    Location
    Farmington Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Curated PMPs & Managed Campaigns

    ThinkCultural helps brands build meaningful connections with multicultural audiences, especially Asian American and Asian Canadian communities, through culturally informed advertising and strategic campaign delivery. The agency offers data-driven multicultural marketing services including media planning...

    Location
    Dublin, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Performance-Driven Influencer Marketing Agency

    Social Cloud is a global influencer marketing agency based in New York, Hamburg, and Buenos Aires. We help E-commerce, SaaS, and Gaming companies scale through performance-driven creator campaigns on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Making Your Brand As Ubiquitous As Bread

    LOAF Brands is a forward-thinking agency built to make brands not only recognized but truly memorable. Much like bread is an everyday essential, LOAF aims to position brands as a natural part of people's daily lives. By blending strategic insight, creative excellence, and market-driven innovation, LOAF...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Web Design, Google Ads & Marketing Done Right

    Gainesville, FL digital marketing agency specializing in WordPress web design, Google Ads, and strategic marketing that turns visitors into customers...

    Location
    Gainesville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Preferred Digital Advertising Partner

    Rogers Advertising, a full-service advertising firm, was founded in 2004 with the goal of delivering innovative advertising strategies, creative, and execution at a great value. Our aim is to develop brands, drive leads and sales, and deliver excellent results, always while doing right by our clients. The...

    Location
    Chesapeake, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Your Business Growth and Success

    Royal Digital Agency offers various digital marketing services to help businesses establish and grow their online presence...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • More Leads. More Sales. More Business.

    We help businesses thrive with expert digital marketing solutions. From Google Ads and SEO to social media advertising, we specialize in driving growth and success. Lets make waves together!...

    Location
    Saratoga Springs, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Committed to Excellence.

    With constant communication and content analysis, we are working with clients with the understanding that marketing is a continuous process rather than an overnight success...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Sales Development, Sales Recruiting, and Sales Coaching Services

    Grow Your Sales Pipeline executes high-standard sales development, coaching, and recruiting programs to drive profitable revenue growth for our client partners...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Amarillos Leading Full-Service Marketing Partner

    Our products are customized for our clients and are designed to enrich their businesses. C&B Marketing specializes in responsive web design, rebranding, graphic design, social media management, advertising, cohesive marketing plans, promotional products, and printing...

    Location
    Amarillo, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Influence Consumer Behavior for Global Brands.

    TRAFFIK is a full-service advertising firm located in the heart of Southern California that specialises in developing strategies that increase demand and establish enduring bonds between businesses and their customers...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $205/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Boundary-Pushing, Modern Marketing & Full-Service Creative Agency

    Williams Media is a diverse team of boundary-pushing, creative thinkers who are dedicated to serving our clients with passion, integrity, and modern marketing solutions that actually work. We strive to create meaningful experiences through a comprehensive suite of Creative and Marketing Services...

    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Create. We Develop. We Market.

    Cypress North is a full-service digital agency that specializes in digital marketing, web development and design, social media marketing, SEO, PPC, eCommerce optimization, mobile app design and development, and custom desktop application development...

    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Marketing That Moves Your Practice Forward.

    The Connectors is your ultimate growth partner, helping dentists attract more high-quality patients and scale their practices effortlessly. We combine cutting-edge marketing, powerful branding, and automated systems to drive real results so you can focus on what you do best: delivering exceptional care...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Take your business to the next level.

    MORE is a creative agency located in Athens, Georgia, dedicated to highlighting the authentic value of brands and individuals. Our services cover everything from website design and brand development to SEO optimization and social media management, serving businesses throughout the Southeast...

    Location
    Athens, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Timeless Marketing Strategy. Modern Results.

    Ambrose Marketing is a creative agency built for modern, impact-driven brands. We specialize in web design, SEO, branding, and social media strategy that actually moves the needle. From luxury wellness founders to real estate visionaries, we help businesses cut through the noise with elevated design, clear...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Paid Ads For B2B Businesses, SaaS and Tech

    Has your B2B SaaS reached product-market-fit and you're looking to scale, raise or exit? Syroscape has a proven track record of scaling software companies. Using paid media, we execute high converting GTM campaigns that reduce CAC and make your business more profitable. All of this, while integrating...

    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creating Beautiful Brands + Purposeful Presence

    A small but nimble studio, n.Snipes Design offers full-service graphic + web design solutions to forward-thinking brands across the U.S. We have a true passion for design and collaborate closely with clients-from concept to fruition-to deliver exceptional and intentional creative executions that elevate...

    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Experiences That Stand Out.

    We connect brands with people and make digital happen. We rock out campaigns and brand build on the daily. We design and develop together. This true integration sparks one-of-a-kind, immersive brand experiences that push past the sea of sameness and dare people to connect...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Amplifying mission-driven nonprofits & businesses

    Hoan Marketing empowers mission-driven nonprofits and businesses to reach more supporters online. With website, marketing, branding, and consulting services, Hoan is your partner in making mission statements come alive...

    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Energized By Exceptional Creativity

    RTL Digital Media offers a number of solutions to help you make people adore your brand as much as you do. We understand that excellent branding is a combination of good processes and strong graphic execution. Our designers have designed or reinvented branding packages for both large and small...

    Location
    Kennesaw, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • WE MAKE ONLY AUTHENTIC DIGITAL EXPERIENCES

    Wahha Design is a full digital marketing agency. Our main focus is to help companies grow through SEO, PPC, and an authentic branding experience...

    Location
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Taking brands to heights never believed possible.

    Test Pilot is a full-service, creative advertising agency that believes in the power of a brand. The way it makes you feel. Its ability to shape consciousness. The stories it tells. Because when a brand resonates in the heart of the target, you have more than a customer - you have a brand advocate...

    Location
    Newnan, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach The Digital Mountaintop

    Local Lead Growth is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping local businesses generate more leads through SEO, Google Ads, AI automation, web design, and conversion-focused marketing...

    Location
    North Attleborough, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Easy To Understand. Impossible To Ignore.

    BASIC/DEPT is a global branding and experience design company. We design and develop brand programs and digital platforms for the world's most renowned companies. In a digital-led and experience driven economy, clients engage us to help them envision and create their future. Were a modern partner for...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Our Business is Growing Yours.

    Next Level Digital offers a full suite of marketing services to help you grow online. Whether you are looking to get ranked on the first page of major search engines, need a fully optimized (and visually stunning) website, want content created that converts, or your looking to run online advertisements to...

    Location
    Woodstock, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creatively Adorned Mark Maker.

    Creatively adorned mark maker, typographer, designer, and educator; working to propel an organizations brand presence in a variety of creative and innovative ways...

    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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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