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  • Competitive and always by your side!

    Adpearance is an automotive digital marketing company obsessed with generating quality leads. Our solutions combine cutting-edge technology, premium tracking, and an expert team to transform business results...

    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • The Done For Your Agency As A Service

    Estes Media is a full-service, done-for-you B2B digital marketing agency. We handle everything from branding, SEO, content creation, and advertising to , web design, and social media managementso you can focus on running your business. Our transparent, goal-aligned approach ensures your digital presence...

    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creatively advancing business.

    Blink Advertising has locations in Pittsburgh and Bellefonte, PA. We provide high quality creative and media services. They include total advertising and branding strategy, media planning, media buying, digital advertising, video/animation production, audio, website/SEO, and graphic design...

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Fast. Flexible. Focused.

    We are experienced problem solvers and engaging storytellers, adept at translating business goals into clear marketing objectives and communication strategies that are executed with smart, creative solutions...

    Location
    Midland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Outsmart. Outgrow. Outlast.

    After decades of creating transformative advertising for some of the worlds most successful brands, we decided it was time to transform the advertising agency. Fed up with an industry hell bent on churning out disposable, short-term and short-sighted advertising that leaves clients short-changed, we founded...

    Location
    Washington, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creatively simple ideas that work.

    We guide brands to growth. We deconstruct the complex to make it compelling, and the compelling impactful. Above all, we believe in being good humans and serving our clients thoughtfully well, because it's just a better way to live...

    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Snowball Your Success.

    We deliver tailored growth strategies, focusing on measurable results and sustainable expansion. We help businesses scale effectively...

    Location
    Doral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Boom Is Right Now

    Bay Area, San Francisco video production company creating 60-second animated company films and explainer videos for advanced manufacturing, defence, aerospace and deep tech startups...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We are an SEO & marketing agency that helps brands thrive in the digital age.

    Search engine optimization (SEO), advertising, web design, marketing campaigns, and analytics form the backbone of our marketing toolbox. With more than a decade of experience in online marketing, we've created our own unique strategies to build SEO campaigns that have helped many brands achieve their goals...

    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth Meets Innovation Here.

    TCG redefines consulting by blending growth with innovation under the leadership of visionary women. Specializing in marketing, market research, startups, branding, leadership, PR, and talent acquisition, they tailor solutions across industries. Their marketing prowess extends to strategy, social media...

    Location
    Alameda, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency

    If you need help managing the performance of your company's web presence, then we encourage you to meet with us. We believe that you will value our knowledge, insight, professionalism, and expertise...

    Location
    Ashburn, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A seasoned crew of Production Professionals

    We are a video production company that specializes in telling your story with exceptional video content...

    Location
    Branford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A Digital Agency That Works with You!

    We're FMDM. An independent digital agency shaping solutions to help brands with engagement, experience, and commerce...

    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Driving Results, Creating Impact

    Unleashing the power of data and collaboration to bridge the gap between sales and marketing and drive success. Market to potential clients wherever they are via email, social media, and more...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creativity At The Speed Of Culture

    The Kitchen is Kraft Heinz's in-house creative agency, dedicated to building culturally relevant campaigns and brand experiences for one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. The agency combines creative strategy, content production, design, and integrated marketing to develop ideas that...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    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
  • Professional Shopify solutions for brands

    Soda Web Media is an agency specializing in Shopify website design and development. We recognize the significance of enhancing brand value through the creation of distinctive, narrative-driven products...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects 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
  • Elevating Brands, Amplifying Impact.

    This full-service marketing and communications agency, based in the United States, in New Yorks Hudson Valley region, delivers strategic public relations, advertising, and branding solutions that drive measurable results. With a dynamic approach, they help businesses and organizations build powerful...

    Location
    Goshen, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Grow. Scale. Thrive.

    The Snow Media is a digital marketing agency that helps growth-focused companies turn ad spend into predictable revenue. We combine paid media and AI automations into systems that scale. We work across e-commerce, home service, SaaS, business consulting, manufacturing, running everything from Google Ads...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We find the more to your story.

    Broderick Advertising is a seasoned, full-service agency blending strategy and creativity to craft brand-building campaigns. With nearly 40 years of experience, they specialize in delivering customized marketing solutions that engage audiences and shape perceptions...

    Location
    Jackson, Mississippi
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Where Brands With Heart Start

    Aarons Brand is a boutique brand strategy and advisory practice led by Aaron Johnson, focused on helping founder-led businesses gain clarity on their beliefs, positioning, and purpose. The agency blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution, covering everything from brand strategy and identity to...

    Location
    Morgantown, West Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Premier Las Vegas Partner

    Circle Exhibit is a Las Vegas-based trade show booth design and build partner supporting exhibitors with booth planning, custom exhibit design, fabrication, graphics, logistics, booth rental planning, installation, and dismantle support...

    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Agency in USA | Web Dev, Local SEO, SMM

    Digital Growth Catalyze LLC is a leading digital marketing agency based in the USA, specializing in web development and SEO. We help businesses enhance their online presence, drive organic traffic, and dominate search rankings in the U.S. market...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From Pre-Sale to ScaleYour Journey to Peak Performance Starts Here.

    Rainfactory is a top-of-the line digital agency specializing in taking growth stage startups and crowdfunding campaigns to the next level. From customer acquisition for Ecommerce, Amazon, SAAS and lead generation – Rainfactory's services are designed to drive effective go-to market strategies that result in...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A hardworking fully integrable digital marketing team based in Minnesota.

    REV Branding Industries is committed to helping business owners expand and strengthen their brands. We're not your average marketing teamwe understand what it takes to grow a business because we've done it ourselves...

    Location
    Delano, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Driving Growth Through Consumer-Centric Strategies

    PriceWeber is a results-focused marketing agency specializing in creating consumer-centric strategies that measurably impact sales, margins, and shareholder value. Their integrated approach delivers real business outcomes across traditional and digital platforms...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
  • The brand to grow your brand.

    Hayes Digital Marketing is based in Ponca City, Oklahoma and led by Todd Hayes, the gray-haired geek who's been building brands online since the dial-up modem days! We offer SEO consulting and implementation, optimized website design, and Google ads campaign management...

    Location
    Ponca City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Your Success Is Our Business.

    Based in Louisville, KY, Taylor Advertising LLC is a family-owned, full-service advertising agency specializing in tailored marketing strategies that elevate business profiles and profitability. They deliver adaptable, results-driven campaigns with a focus on trust and ROI...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Build Powerful Brands.

    At Sweeney, we believe that marketing has the power to change the world. We are committed to creating and delivering government marketing solutions that help our clients achieve their brand and business growth goals...

    Location
    Rocky River, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Built On Recommendation

    We are an award-winning B2B agency, working with international technology, industrial & professional services companies. We exist to change that. Velo delivers strategic counsel and end-to-end campaign execution that makes our clients value visible, compelling, and undeniably recommendable. Our work blends...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Making Brands Pop Since 1994

    Brand packaging and design in Detroit since 1994. Anne Ink is more than branding, packaging, logos, and layouts. We direct positioning, enhance your identity, align philosophy with goals, master your media engagement and increase your presence...

    Location
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • LA & Istanbul Creative Agency | Web, Social & Performance Marketing

    DCP Crea is a digital agency with offices in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Izmir. Since 2011, we deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing for startups, SMBs, and mid-market brands. Cross-cultural perspective, measurable results...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Social Media, handled!

    We offer a smooth and simple solution to navigating a otherwise complex world of social media for your business. Born and raised in NYC, where taxis move fast, parking is hard to find, and the buildings are tall...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brands Shouldnt Have To Choose Between Beauty and Brains.

    We believe that every touchpoint is an opportunity to connect, and every interaction is a chance to inspire. Our work is about more than just beautiful design its about crafting meaningful experiences that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. We blend creativity, technology, and storytelling to...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Specializing In Innovative & Out-of-The-Box Content, SEO & PR Strategies

    Foundation Digital is a boutique digital agency that partners with companies to develop & execute data-driven media strategies which increase market share, brand awareness, & your bottom line. Foundation Digital has brought home countless awards for the agency, as well as for our clients over the years...

    Location
    Santa Clarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Brand Design & Packaging Graphics

    Brand Design & Packaging Graphics. Grow your brand With iconic branding and packaging design...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boost your brand through Social Media & Influencer Marketing.

    Growth-based Creative Marketing Agency specialized in helping brands succeed through Social media & Influencer Marketing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Helping Manufacturers & B2B Companies Build Scalable Marketing Systems | Focused on Growth

    CR Marketing Agency helps businesses build smarter marketing strategies that deliver real, measurable results. We offer a full range of services including market research, social media management, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, branding, print advertising...

    Location
    West Bend, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sell Smarter Scale Faster

    SellerApp provides powerful PPC tools and insights to help Amazon sellers optimize their business, boost sales, and stay ahead of the competition...

    Location
    Spring, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We deliver your ideas.

    Cheric Information Network Technologies PVT LTD specializes in dynamic digital marketing services designed to catapult your business growth and elevate your online presence. With our expertise and tailored strategies, we empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape and achieve unprecedented success...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects 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
  • Where Concept Meets Craft

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

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • PPC and SEO for spec-driven ecommerce catalogs

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

    Location
    Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...

    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $395/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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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