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  • Stand Out. Sell More. Stress Less.

    Cozy specializes in delivering reliable creative support that feels like an extension of your team...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Getting your prospects' attention in 5 seconds or less.

    Sevell + Kropp is a Columbus-based web design and SEO agency known for creating emotionally engaging, high-converting websites. The agency serves clients in sectors like home building, plastic surgery, and nonprofits, combining strategic design and SEO to drive measurable results...

    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • A Brand Forward Approach to Amazon.

    Ridgeline Insights delivers true brand-first partnerships with customized strategies, A+ customer service, and an adaptable team that can focus on the critical last 10% that makes all the difference...

    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Helping Established Businesses in Transition Pivot Their Brand, Web Presence & Marketing.

    GCMD helps businesses in transition pivot their brand, web presence and marketing so they thrive into the future. Our dedicated team of design & marketing professionals with a passion for digital excellence...

    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Time to launch your brand's success.

    As digital explorers, we create groundbreaking work that contributes to the rapidly changing marketing landscape. Want to stay light years ahead of your competitors? Our team doesn’t just look to the future—we help you create it...

    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Branding & Advertising Beyond Boundaries

    Founded in 2006 by Nunzio Allegrucci Jr., Nunzi's Advertising embodies a legacy of creativity and personalized service. Specializing in graphic design, uniform programs, and promotional products, the agency empowers clients to enhance their brand presence with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail...

    Location
    Taylor, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Back Performance Media Is an Exclusive Concierge Programmatic Media Service

    Performance Media by MUFASA® is an exclusive concierge programmatic media service that delivers Executive level biddable buying intelligence. This service was strategically designed to offer flexible, on-demand and limited commitment programmatic expertise...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Leaders In Legal Advertising

    We are a full-service advertising and digital marketing agency serving plaintiff law firms in the personal injury and mass tort verticals. Let's work together to grow your brand and expand your empire...

    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Better Marketing Starts Here

    Since 2008 we've been helping startups and small businesses around the world to deliver better, more relevant marketing strategies and tactics. Combining branding, messaging, design, SEO and CRO with a wide range of tactical marketing initiatives, we help you increase awareness, credibility, reputation, trust...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Visibility Elevated

    Rooted Rock Marketing is a woman-owned digital agency founded in 2020 by Shelly Cihan, a digital expert since 2009. Trusted by DMOs, visitor bureaus, and various industries, we specialize in high-impact SEO/SEM and digital strategy...

    Location
    Argyle, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Why Gargle...it's quite simple. Because we get you more patients.

    We're the last dental marketing partner you'll ever need... because expensive marketing is hard to swallow!...

    Location
    Lehi, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • WE make it a Whole Lot Easier

    Allegiant Digital Marketing is a Full-Service ROI Performance Based Digital Marketing Agency headquartered in Austin, TX with over 25 years of experience in Advertising & Marketing. We specialize in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media, Web Design, & more...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Dedicated Account Managers Focused On Your Growth

    Prime Seller Strategies is a full service Amazon agency has helped brands increase sales by 32 % in 120 days, decrease ACOS by 26 % in 90 days , and gain an 18-point rise in detail-page conversion rates...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $79/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Narrative As Intended

    Mach9 is an AI-powered digital communications and marketing agency built for organizations operating in highly regulated industries and sports. Founded in New York and expanding globally, MACH9 combines cultural intelligence, real-time data analysis, strategic communications, and AI-driven optimization to...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Were in the business of growing your business.

    Wide Angle Creative is a strategy-first marketing agency helping brands grow through aligned branding, content + websites that connect + perform. We ask smarter questions, build sharper ideas + deliver work that drives real results...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Logos, Websites, Print, Digital & Marketing Design

    Sarah Bryce Designs is a digital design studio offering Logos, Print, Digital & Web Design. Based in Delaware, Sarah is the solopreneur of Sarah Bryce Designs, a woman-owned business, serving clients since 2017...

    Location
    Dagsboro, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • A Unique Blend Of Exceptional Creativity And Sharp Strategy

    At BlueRock, our mission is to bring big agency level expertise to mid-sized clients who deserve nothing less. We're here to elevate their brand and provide high-level, tailored creative solutions at a level of a larger agency but with the personalized service they value...

    Location
    Arlington, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding Is a Feeling.

    TERAMOK LLC comes for Europe to change the marketing & branding industry in USA. We are providing high value marketing using custom production on cinema level. TERAMOK LLC has an expertise in Real Estate Development and Hospitality industry with 7+ years of experience...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Digital Marketing Company Built for Real Dental Practice Growth

    Over the past 10 years, we’ve found that digital advertising has been the single most powerful strategy a dentist has to drive new patients. We’re based in the Pacific Northwest and have more than 25 team members working for our clients to win the hearts of new patients on a daily basis...

    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Performance Marketing Meets Creative Intelligence

    Clickstera is a performance marketing agency that helps e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands scale profitably across Amazon, Walmart, Google, Meta, TikTok, and Shopify. The agency combines paid advertising, marketplace management, creative optimization, and conversion-focused Shopify development to...

    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Brands That Move People

    I strategically design for purpose-driven brands. I work with nonprofits, consultants, small businesses, and solopreneurs to build authentic brands that move people to action...

    Location
    Moore, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Word of Mouth Starts Here

    At Americom Marketing, we provide end-to-end solutions for all your marketing needs. Our team has the tools and expertise to create effective campaigns that will take your business to new heights. We'll be there from conceiving integrated plans, launching digital initiatives and managing social media...

    Location
    Beaumont, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Brass Advertising is a Nashville-based advertising agency.

    Brass Advertising provides video content creation, media buying, marketing strategy, creative, traditional media, digital media, social media management and advertising, website management, and public relations services...

    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Market to the World, and the World will be your Market.

    CAYK Marketing has been a leading force in marketing for nearly thirty years, specializing in website design, SEO, advertising management, and strategic planning. With a focus on your organization's success, CAYK offers decades of proven experience, whether you require a technical audit or comprehensive...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The agency built for B2B

    FVM is the brand partner and marketing agency of choice for B2B brands that need a clear and effective way to communicate their value. Through inspired storytelling, thoughtful design, and smart marketing strategy, we help them reach their audiences and we've been doing it for over 35 years...

    Location
    Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A Boutique Web Design, Website Development & Digital Marketing Agency

    20 Years of Building Successful Online Businesses...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • SEO and Branding B2C Specialists

    Digital studio specialized in SEO. Great SEO that sells requires outstanding design, branding, website building, marketing, strategy and content creation. So we are specialized in the whole package...

    Location
    The Woodlands, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Award Winning Full Stack Marketing That Doesn't Break the Bank

    Award-Winning Full-Stack Marketing Agency in the Heart of Duluth, Minnesota. We're not your typical marketing firm From market research, advertising, and branding to public relations, digital marketing, and website design, our services are designed to meet your businesses needs!...

    Location
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Advertising and Marketing That Drives Results!

    Since its inception in 1996, Lead Climber Marketing has proudly served as Denver's foremost all-encompassing advertising agency, consistently delivering tangible outcomes for our valued clientele...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Wyoming SEO Company | Sheridan WY SEO Agency | Web Development Services

    Easy Services Club LLC is a Sheridan, Wyoming SEO and web development agency specializing in technical SEO, local SEO, content strategy, and authority link building. We help businesses strengthen online visibility, improve rankings, and generate consistent organic leads...

    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Strategy Built For Growth

    Cool Nerds Marketing is a CPG marketing agency and social media agency that helps brands create stronger content, campaigns, and creative. We work across social media management, content creation, paid creative, influencer marketing, brand activations, and other digital marketing services...

    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Best Advertising Agency in San Francisco

    360-degree Mainline Marketing & Advertising Agency...

    Location
    San Ramon, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Miami Branding + Ad Agency

    Miami Advertising + Branding Agency built to serve brands eager for calculable growth via digital and traditional marketing channels, employing breakthrough strategic creative and design...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A New and Proven Approach to Growth Strategies.

    When Series A startups and enterprise clients need adtech-enabled growth strategies, GrowthMob combines marketing frameworks with technical execution across branding, digital marketing, and product development. The Cincinnati agency works with fintech, healthcare, and software clients including Johnson &...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Content First Marketing.

    We are a marketing agency that specializes in video production...

    Location
    Rochester, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Get Seen, Get Featured Get Famous

    Empowering businesses to grow with impactful multi-media advertising and brand building. Leveraging multi-media platforms, outdoor advertising & media, we amplify your visibility across the globe, backed by a verified badge of credibility that establishes undeniable authenticity...

    Location
    North Liberty, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • It's Time to Stand Out

    Recognized twice as Ad Age Agency of the Year, Duncan Channon is a trusted partner for ambitious companies seeking to elevate their brand and achieve exceptional results...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Are The Comma In Your Story

    After Comma is a boutique PR agency that turns ideas into stories and stories into results. We craft strategic PR that works across media and social platforms, create content that captures attention, and support brands at every stage of growth. Our approach combines creativity, precise strategy, and deep...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Your marketing teammate in the digital marketplace

    We build a plan to help you not lose potential customers during the acquisition process and retain/ascend the customers you have, leading to exponential growth in revenue...

    Location
    Shoreline, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $82/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Listening. Learning. Building.

    Aizuchi is an Austin-based AI-driven digital solutions company specializing in web apps, mobile apps, branding, and intelligent AI integrations. Inspired by the concept of active listening, Aizuchi focuses on building technology that responds directly to real business needs...

    Location
    Lago Vista, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands Boost Their Marketing Performance

    Jose Angelo Studios is a content marketing & SEO agency based in Silicon Valley and has won several awards for our SEO thought leadership insights...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Adding the Social Media Sparkle To Make Your Business Shine!

    GlitterGirl Media is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Akron, Ohio, specializing in social media strategy, content creation, and platform optimization for small businesses. Founded in 2019 by Heather Taylor, the agency offers services including LinkedIn profile optimization, Google Business Profile...

    Location
    Fairlawn, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Connect Brands With Diverse Communities

    UnderReported stands as the premier destination for comprehensive videography services, cutting-edge social media marketing solutions, bespoke web series creation, and compelling storytelling initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation, we empower our clients to captivate audiences...

    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Performance Social, Search & Email Marketing

    Wreggy has created sophisticated analytics-led and data-driven marketing strategies that have greatly enhanced the marketing performance of its clients. Small and medium-sized companies in the technology, retail, non-profit, and healthcare sectors are among our clientele. The practice has produced a...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B Branding & Creative

    Sunup is a Chicago-based branding and creative studio powered by award-winning talent. From startups to Fortune 500s, we help B2B tech, cleantech and biotech companies distinguish their brands with clear positioning and compelling creative that drives breakthrough results...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...

    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Build Bold Brands For People Who Give A Damn

    USATILITY is a creative agency founded in 2021 by Evan Combs to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to design. Born from a passion for accessibility, strategy, and unfiltered creativity, USATILITY helps brands grow through design, web, motion, and storytelling that puts people first. Our mission is...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Soar Higher with Every Yahoo Click.

    Hawke Media crafts tailor-made marketing solutions for every brand, big or small. We specialize in boosting your brand's visibility through Yahoo PPC within the Microsoft Search Network. Beginning with a meticulous audit and strategic plan, we continuously refine and optimize campaigns. Our dedication...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    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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