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  • We Don’t Just ‘Build Websites’ We Build Brands

    We pride ourselves in delivering only the best in website design, SEO, branding, graphic design and more; all under one roof. Creative Web Designs was built with the goal of providing every business whether large or small a visually appealing first impression for their customers that they will love. We have...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Where Big Ideas Meet Purpose

    Janus was founded on a simple belief emerging life science companies deserve world-class marketing for their innovative scientific breakthroughs - without the overhead, ego, or complicated process of traditional agencies...

    Location
    Richboro, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Real Advertising for Real Brands

    Established in April 1996, Newell Ledbetter Advertising was founded with the aim of helping local professionals enhance their businesses with TV advertising. Over the years, we have developed an impressive client base, consisting of more than 70 private business owners and professionals in the dental and...

    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Your Success Is Our Passion

    JK Premier Marketing is a minority-owned and women-led business that prioritizes hiring military spouses and veterans. The company specializes in business growth consulting and strategy, website design, graphic design, social media, brand development, digital advertising, and printing/shipping. As a...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Be known. A new way to B2B.

    IKM makes B2B technology brands impossible to ignore. Strategy, branding, and marketing are what we do, but creativity powers every move. Our work is unapologetic, design-led, and built to move markets. A new way to B2B. Be known...

    Location
    Herndon, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands through Simplicity and Imagination

    As a comprehensive branding agency, Siegel+Gale embraces the transformative power of simplicity. With a focus on law firm branding, strategy, design, and experience, we create brands that effortlessly stand out in a crowded marketplace. Our meticulous approach distills complex concepts into clear brand...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Help You Get New Customers

    MailPros USA is a fullservice direct mail platform offering expert direct mail marketing services, highquality printing, targeted mailing lists, EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) solutions, and fulfillment nationwide. Trusted by thousands of businesses for precision targeting and proven ROI, MailPros USA helps...

    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Websites. Branding. Marketing.

    An innovative creative agency providing unparalleled branding, design, and digital experiences for small and medium sized businesses and non-profits...

    Location
    New Kent, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • What's next in OTT/CTV advertising

    For agencies & brands who demand high-performance CTV ad campaigns, Strategus is a CTV centric hands-on partner that drives proven results...

    Location
    Englewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Every Business Needs An Ally

    Our Man In Havana is an award-winning creative agency based in New York City. One of a select few hybrid advertising & design firms for companies that need clarity, velocity, and impactful creative problem-solving. Independent and senior-led for 20+ years, the firm operates as a trusted ally to clients in...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The world's most awarded Web3 marketing agency

    Coinbound is your partner in accelerating the growth of crypto and Web3 companies. Our services include influencer marketing, PR, SMM, paid advertising, media buying, SEO, and community management...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Performance Marketing Experts in DACH & CEE Region

    SlopeLift specialises in the DACH & CEE regions as a High-End Performance Marketing agency. SlopeLift supports clients and brands by creating productive client-agency relationships, workflows, and success stories, as well as providing them with cost-effective digital Performance strategies. Key tools for...

    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • 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
  • Finally, a smart, integrated creative and media agency that gets what you do, gets going and gets results. Hi, were Modo Modo. Creative & Media for complex businesses...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • The Brand Builders

    Woosper is one of the best digital marketing agency based in USA and India, which was founded back in 2020. Our team of 75+ professionals in SEO, PPC, SMO, ASO, Content, Affiliate, Email Marketing, ORM, & Outbound Call Centre aims at building well-reputed brand images in the the virtual world...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Helping people, business and communities imagine bigger and grow faster.

    Highland Group is a full-service brand, advertising and marketing studio. For nearly 20 years, weve been helping people, businesses and communities make their mark, and make that mark matter...

    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Creative That Drives Meaningful Health And Social Change

    DCF turns insight into impact. We create bold, multilingual creative that cuts through the noise, changes behavior, and helps communities stay healthier and more connected...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Advertising Technology That Connects Your Success

    MiQ helps brands deliver ads that match the look and feel of the content consumers already engage with blending seamlessly into social feeds and web pages. Their team handles everything from creative build to contextual targeting, ensuring campaigns drive both brand awareness and performance...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Make Every Impression Count

    TripleLift empowers brands to deliver native advertising that blends seamlessly with premium content across web, retail media, video and connectedTV. The platform combines creative flexibility, data-driven targeting and quality inventory to maximize both engagement and performance...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Tell Your Story Throughout the Traveler Journey

    Sojern enables travel brands to connect with potential travellers through native advertising embedded in premium editorial content blending naturally into the browsing experience. Through data-driven targeting and creative best-practice, Sojerns' native campaigns aim to build awareness, spark inspiration and...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Maximize Impact Across Boundless Scale.

    Outbrain enables brands to reach audiences outside of walled-garden platforms by embedding native advertising into trusted publisher sites. Its content-recommendation format blends with editorial layouts to drive traffic, engagement, and conversions...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Big Ideas, Big Experience, Big Personalities With Bigger Outcomes

    ZAP serves as an outsourced marketing department, helping businesses break through the clutter, providing confidence and consistency in one's brand presence. We make your existing marketing budget work smarter and competitors jealous. Not to mention, we shoot straight and respond fast. Our clients are not...

    Location
    Scotch Plains, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Transforming Brands Into Brave and Smart Ones

    Sköna is a creative agency that excels in B2B branding, marketing, and design, catering specifically to innovative tech companies. Get in touch with us!...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Marketing for Lawyers by Lawyers

    PMP (Practice Made Perfect) is alaw firm advertising agency for lawyers created by lawyers. We partner with plaintiffs' firms to help them reach more clients through our marketing and website management services. Our comprehensive strategies are designed to reach prospective clients at every stage of their...

    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Bold Marketing Solutions To Ignite Your Brand.

    thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Award-Winning Marketing & Advertising Agency

    National, award-winning agency providing digital consulting services, customer journey mapping, and development for unique businesses looking to tell their story in a compelling and visually-stunning way...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects 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
  • 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
  • We Create Video Ads That Convert.

    We specialize in crafting high-converting direct response video ads tailored for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Coaching & Training for Endless Customers.

    IMPACT is a coaching and training company that helps businesses win more customers by implementing the Endless Customers System, a proven approach to becoming the most known, trusted, and recommended company in their market...

    Location
    Cheshire, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping society and business engage, learn and inspire.

    Hello! We are Cognitive, a visual thinking consulting and creative agency. Our founder, Andrew Park has started the company in 2004, and we are now firmly established as the world leaders in visual thinking...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Do Big Things

    BBDO is a globally recognized advertising agency network headquartered in New York, known for its scale, creative excellence, and strategic impact across international markets. The agency positions itself as a partner to ambitious brands, delivering high-impact solutions through a combination of strategy and...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Powered by Creativity & Innovation

    The Marketing Machine (TMM) is an innovative, creative marketing agency located in downtown Raleigh NC. Our mission is to do everything it takes to bring your B2C brand to life. We work with both Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business companies (B2B) looking to improve or establish their brand...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Fully Integrated Advertising Agency and Production Company Driven by Accountability.

    More than an agency, Feld Advertising is an integrated creative marketing partner constantly generating ideas to increase sales and maximize return on advertising investment. We design and produce campaigns in a variety of media...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Saving the World From Boring, Broken Marketing

    Why the name Liger? Because, much like the mythical creature from the movie Napoleon Dynamite, we're a bunch of marketing and operations experts bred for our skills in magic. …and our awesome dance moves and mad nunchuck skills aren’t half bad either...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevating Direct Mail to a Rewarding Experience

    Gunderson Direct is the marketing agency specializing in direct marketing, with a focus on emails. We serve large companies and well-funded start-ups seeking a reliable, measurable, and scalable approach to drive sales. Our expertise in direct mail sets us apart, delivering breakthrough creative...

    Location
    Hayward, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 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
  • Winning for Small to Medium Size Businesses. We Help You Get Found, Get Chosen, and Grow.

    DigiKai Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency winning for small businesses in Houston and Las Vegas. We help your business standout online, get found, and get chosen over your competition...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Google Ads & Meta for Remodelers, Custom Home & Production Builders

    B&G Collective is a Google Ads and growth marketing agency for remodelers, custom home builders, and home improvement companies. We manage Google Ads, LSAs, Meta Ads, and Local SEO, reporting cost per booked project, not cost per lead. Based near Richmond, Virginia, working nationwide...

    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Branding and Marketing Services

    Our goal is to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our clients to stand out in today's competitive market. Whether you are a startup or an established company looking for creative services, iCreativeStudio has the expertise to deliver exceptional results that will drive your business...

    Location
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $9/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    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
  • Lead With Love

    A B Corp-certified digital marketing agency committed to marketing that models and supports business for good for you, for us, for our gorgeous green planet, and for everyone we know...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/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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