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  • A Creative Company For People On A Mission

    Lucky Generals is an independent creative advertising agency that develops bold, culturally relevant campaigns for leading global brands. The agency combines strategic thinking, creativity, and storytelling to create integrated marketing campaigns that build brand distinction, engage audiences, and drive...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevating B2B Brands

    B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...

    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Best-in-class Growth Agency For DTC Brands

    Flighted is a DTC growth marketing agency specializing in paid social ad management, ad creative production, and landing page design for brands looking to take their growth to the next level...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Audience-First Channel Strategies that Increase Revenue

    97th Floor is the number one digital marketing agency built to create pipeline and revenue for clients by crafting and executing custom, audience-first channel strategies that deliver bottom-line results...

    Location
    Lehi, Utah
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Digital Marketing Plans that WORK

    Level up your business with custom, market and competitive analysis-based marketing strategies for every sized company...

    Location
    Clayton, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • For Those That Build Tomorrow.

    Bordeaux & Burgundy is a premier B2B digital marketing agency, specializing in empowering ambitious companies globally to realize their full potential. With our innovative creative, campaign, and identity solutions, we help businesses stand out in today's competitive landscape. Our mission is to drive success...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Success Partner for Digital Marketing Strategy, Social Media and ECommerce.

    We accelerate digital marketing success for startups, niche brands, high-growth companies, and industry leaders. Our expertise helps you build a powerful online presence, connect with your ideal audience, and drive measurable results through data-driven strategies and high-converting campaigns...

    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Omnichannel Advertising, Simplified

    Xapads Media is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency that blends data-driven strategy with innovative AI automation to help brands grow online. From performance advertising and SEO to social media and influencer engagement, Xapads focuses on tailored solutions that boost visibility, drive conversions...

    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Become What You're Meant To

    Branding agency for marketing clarity. We align what an organization implies with what it intends through strategy, positioning, design, and messaging so marketing amplifies what is already obvious...

    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your One-Stop Digital Marketing Agency!

    NexLaunch is your Fractional Marketing Teamdelivering branding, social, SEO, paid traffic & live production. With 20+ years of expertise, we help brands launch, scale, and grow through done-for-you strategies that simplify success...

    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Fuel & Simplify Business Growth

    Ampersand is a full-service advertising, branding & marketing agency that specializes in strategy & execution. Our niche as your Virtual Marketing Department fosters long-term growth and sustainable momentum for organizations looking to outsource their marketing efforts...

    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
  • We love telling visual stories that turn heads and build brand equity.

    We're storytellers at the intersection of art, commerce, creativity, and technology. Deep Vibe transforms complex ideas into captivating narratives through advanced technologies like VP/XR, Unreal, and Generative AI. We're not just a vendor we're the partner who turns your 'what if?' into done...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Make Work That Works

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

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Techs Favorite Agency For One-of-a-kind SaaS Explainers

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

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Building Industry Authority Engines for B2B Technology Firms

    We lead our clients to success through extensive tech and B2B AI marketing know-how, a strategic mindset, and a dedication to reaching new heights. Eliminate guesswork by following our proven framework. We optimize your premium brand positioning to attract 7-8 figure enterprise deals...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Growth one click at a time.

    Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • B2B Marketing Agency That Turns Visibility Into Revenue

    B2B Marketing Agency That Turns Visibility Into Revenue...

    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We partner with ambitious brands to leverage their competitive advantage.

    GLYPH is a globally-recognized team of strategy-first designers and marketers based out of Michigan. We focus on competitive strategies that put your advantage forward...

    Location
    Midland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Andava Digital: Your Trusted Digital Companion

    We've mastered the art of digital journeys, becoming your ultimate team for online success. Our mission? To stand by you, ensuring your digital dreams not only come true but surpass your expectations...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help Early-Stage Businesses Scale

    We help start-ups with three service areas: strategic coaching and advisory for a more low-touch point need, a full-service outsourced CFO offering from accounting to financial planning and raising capital, and a specialized digital marketing offering...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Your one-stop shop for all things digital & design.

    Hi, I'm Stephaniethough most people just call me Steph. My creative journey started at the age of 10, when my artistic, Brooklyn-based graphic designer grandmother introduced me to Photoshop and sparked my passion for design...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Let's create great work together.

    What happens when you mix over two decades of marketing expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and just the right tools for every job? You get CCM&Aa marketing partner thats always ready to help brands make waves. From building unforgettable brand identities to crafting killer ad campaigns and social...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Full Scale Support

    TAVO proudly offers complete service solutions to businesses of all shapes and sizes, regardless of industry or sector, with our headquarters based in San Diego, California. Our comprehensive and comprehensive package of services has been helping customers achieve success from the very start...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design-Led. Strategy-Driven. Always Evolving.

    Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Fortune 500 Strategy Startup Velocity

    As the 1st full-service marketing agency founded by Fortune 500 marketing director with 15+ years of U.S. experience, Douce specializes in Tech, Finance, AI, and E-commerce marketing. We combine enterprise-level strategy with startup agility to help brands grow fast and perform better...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Tailored video and content production that helps you achieve your goals!

    Leading Edge Media is San Diego's premiere production company. We specialize in corporate videography & photography, content production, and event coverage...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Bright Ideas Into Digital Realities.

    Award-winning digital marketing agency focused on digital advertising, SEO, and website management...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Premier AI-Driven B2B Affiliate Marketing Consultancy.

    Jolly Consulting AI is the premier B2B affiliate consultancy for SaaS. We reject "coupon code" marketing. Instead, we use proprietary AI agents and predictive LTV modeling to build high-performance partner ecosystems. Led by the team that scaled ClickUp's program to 8-figures in annual commissions, we recruit...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Simplifying your marketing.

    At XSeven, we transform your online presence. We craft high-converting websites, drive qualified traffic, and turn visitors into loyal customers. Our team has empowered hundreds of business owners to generate over $10M in revenue...

    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Imagine Together

    At Practical Effects, we imagine together with our clients. Powerful stories enrich the consumer experience, grow engaged audiences and build incredible brands. Good marketing makes a profit...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Scalable Strategies for Mid & Large Companies

    Uprankd is a premium SEO agency helping mid and large companies scale with data-driven strategies. We deliver measurable growth, trustworthy service, and proven results. Partner with Uprankd to dominate search and maximize ROI...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Take the World at new Level

    Masters Development Network and Solutions (MSDN Solutions) is a Web Development and Marketing company providing Web and Software Services, Graphic Design and Printing Solutions, and all Marketing needs to enterprises and more specifically to startup companies across the world...

    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your refreshing alternative to traditional growth agencies

    Good On Digital is a Seattle-based digital advertising agency, experts in Google ads, Meta Ads , and email marketing. Book a free consultation...

    Location
    Kenmore, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Affordable & Transparent Web Development & SEO Services

    WiRe Innovation is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides custom web development solutions, digital marketing and SEO services, branding and graphic design, ERP integrations, custom PHP applications, and technology consulting...

    Location
    Minnetonka, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Growth Agency Partner To Scale Your Business

    Azarian Growth Agency (also known as[A]Growth) is a boutique growth marketing firm founded in 2020, headquartered in Glendale, California. With a team under 50, it specializes in data-driven strategiesspanning paid search, SEO, CRO, email, content marketing, and AIpowered advertisingto help startups, SMBs...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sculpting Memorable Brand and Websites for Over 10 Years.

    Persius is a full-service creative agency specializing in building brands, designing websites, and crafting marketing campaigns that resonate. We blend strategy and creativity to deliver work that drives connection and achieves meaningful results...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turn Your Content Into Revenue

    With a network of 150K+ content placement sites, Adsy enables data-driven link building, digital PR, and content distribution at scale. We focus on measurable ROI, transparency, and long-term partnerships helping our clients grow visibility and authority across competitive markets...

    Location
    Lewes, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • B2B Marketing That Converts

    Apex House helps B2B companies improve visibility, strengthen credibility, and support growth through strategic marketing and creative execution. We work with brands in technology, SaaS, insurance, and professional services that need high-quality support without the overhead of a traditional agency. Services...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Startup Websites That Match The Raise

    10spring builds fast, credible websites for pre-seed and recently funded startups. Fixed scope. Transparent pricing. Live in 10 business days. Guaranteed. Copywriting is included on every build. We conduct a 60-minute kickoff interview, write the site copy from the transcript, and deliver a draft for your...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reputation = Revenue

    WhizCrow is a technology-driven Online Reputation Intelligence and Management and Trust and Safety agency built for companies of all sizes, where reputation isn't a cost centre-it's a strategic imperative protecting and catalysing revenue...

    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Premium Branding For High-Growth Professional Services

    Dallas Design Co. is a boutique branding and design studio that helps ambitious professional service firms build brands that command trust, justify premium pricing, and accelerate growth. We combine strategic positioning, visual identity design, high-conversion websites, and premium marketing collateral to...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Full-Funnel Approach to Business Growth. Win With Us.

    At WGA, our vision extends beyond mere marketing campaigns; we aim to cultivate brands that forge deep connections and thrive alongside their clientele for years to come. Founded by Ryan Hernandez, a seasoned advertising strategist, marketing designer, and occasional weekend copywriter, along with Nazim...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/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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