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  • 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
  • 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
  • Events Beyond Expectations.

    ifahto WorldWide offers comprehensive global services encompassing brand development, strategic marketing, and event production. With our expertise, we redefine brands, devise innovative strategies, and curate unforgettable experiences to drive your business forward...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 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
  • Enabling businesses to grow and reach heights!

    360 Marketing & Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency that has won several awards. Our commitment to local, national, and global businesses, nonprofits, public administration, and government initiatives has been proven over the course of twenty-two years. As a result, our clients have a 98%...

    Location
    Layton, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Great Video Starts Here.

    NG Production Films is an award-winning video production company in Orlando, FL, delivering high-quality, on-time, and on-budget videos. Our experienced team is available around the clock and committed to excellence across Orlando and surrounding areas...

    Location
    Altamonte Springs, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Compelling Design Doesn't Cost You Money. It Makes You Money!

    We provide creative services to a wide variety of small businesses, corporate, manufacturing and non-profit clients...

    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Flaunt Your Brand. Flaunt Your Impact.

    At Vivid Visual Solutions, we dont just build brandswe flaunt them. Were a boutique creative strategy and design agency that helps coaches, consultants, and purpose-driven nonprofits show up with clarity, confidence, and undeniable style...

    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Fulkrum

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    Creative Strategy. Meaningful Impact. We Take It Personally!

    Fulkrum consists of experienced strategists, creative designers, illustrators, web developers, software engineers, professional communicators & innovative marketers, all dedicated to delivering high-quality, hand-crafted creative, marketing technology solutions...

    Location
    Auburn Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Creative. Committed. Conscientious.

    The power of music has never been more influential! The B Company offers decades of experience in guiding brands and artists in harnessing the ever-changing music marketing tools available to reach coveted target audiences, and to build passionate followings for artists and record labels...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Advertising and PR solutions you can bank on

    SCG has been providing comprehensive advertising and public relations solutions since 1958. Over the years, we have collaborated with an extensive array of businesses, representing diverse industries and sizes...

    Location
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • If Its Fun, Its Not Work.

    Recess Creative is a Cleveland, Ohio based full-service creative and technology agency founded in 2009. With a tight-knit team of 1150 energetic problem solvers, the firm blends strategic insight, playful creativity and technical skill to craft brand platforms, mobile apps, dynamic websites and immersive...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Marketing That Fits - Naturally

    True Fit Marketing® is a full-service marketing firm that includes an in-house team of professionals with marketing expertise in strategy, content development, implementation, and evaluation. Our goal is to capture your stories and create awareness for your organization...

    Location
    Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Get Found. Get Customers. Grow.

    Nozak Consulting specializes in digital marketing solutions that harness the power of search to drive business growth. Its online marketing services cater to businesses of all sizes, offering custom-tailored strategies for local and global markets. With a focus on enterprise SEO and expertise in improving...

    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Authentic Stories, Creative Solutions.

    This full-service creative agency in New York's Hudson Valley specializes in advertising, marketing, graphic design, and web development, helping businesses convey their authentic narratives with clarity and impact...

    Location
    Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
  • Making a Difference Through Marketing.

    Making a difference through marketing. Strategy, branding, web design + more for nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses aligned with public benefit...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Solutions, Bulletproof Results.

    Bullet Consulting, a full-service agency specializing in business, marketing and political consulting, offers comprehensive solutions for small and midsize businesses seeking revenue growth and influence. With expertise in strategic marketing, branding, messaging and content development, we empower our...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design Is Thinking Made Visual

    Thrasher Design Studio a creative studio focused on brand development, visual positioning, and the marketing that brings it to life...

    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategic Paid Media For Maximum Impact

    Callanta Media specializes in strategic planning, fractional marketing executive services, and paid media management to propel businesses forward. Combining creativity with data-driven insights, the agency delivers impactful results in the ever-evolving digital world. Callanta Media offers expertise and...

    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A brand content agency.

    A brand creative agency where creatives solve client briefs with smart ideas and engaging content for social and traditional advertising channels. Our work doesn't simply check the box, it finds the tension and sparks conversation...

    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Specialized Services Tailored to Your Needs

    Aboriginal Creative Design is a leading web design company that offers innovative solutions to create unforgettable digital experiences for businesses. Our team of experts blends creativity with technical expertise to design websites that engage visitors, enhance user experience, and drive conversions. With a...

    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Helping Small Businesses Shine with Unforgettable Designs.

    Shay Smith Designs helps small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their creative visions to life through bold branding, strategic design, and engaging visuals...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Provides exceptional personalized service in a highly cost effective manner.

    Passionate freelancer who loves bringing ideas to life, whether in print or on screen. I am committed to creating designs that don't just meet your needs, they exceed them...

    Location
    Palmetto, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Make it Interesting.

    Branding. Interactive. Video. A creative agency built the way you work. Big ideas, a nimble team, and branded content that grabs attention...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Brands With Purpose.

    Citizen Group is a San Francisco based full-service marketing, advertising, and brand design agency focused on helping purpose-driven organizations lead with values. Since its founding in 2006, the boutique team of 1050 employees has built citizen brands for nonprofits, municipalities and for-profit companies...

    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • 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
  • A full service marketing firm with locations in Kentucky, Florida and Australia.

    We are an award-winning marketing and advertising agency. We do brand identities, web design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, print, motion graphics and videos...

    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Elevate Your Brand, Amplify Your Impact.

    KDD Marketing is a full-service agency specializing in data-driven marketing, branding, and digital strategy. By combining creativity with analytical expertise, the agency delivers tailored solutions that drive engagement and measurable business growth...

    Location
    Kingston, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Left-Brain Creativity

    Williams Randall is a full-service ad agency in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing expertise to help our clients achieve their goals. Our intentionally diverse clientele—coming from categories such as tourism, finance, insurance, utilities, healthcare, business-to-business and others—keeps our thinking both...

    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Designs for Effective ROI

    At Studio Brand Collective, we believe in the power of human connection, transforming it into creative marketing campaigns that reach and engage customers. By utilizing multi-device capabilities as well as personalized design elements customized to each lifestyle, our team is dedicated to building brands...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • We are a woman-owned/BIPOC-led marketing agency.

    We are a woman-owned and BIPOC-led marketing firm. We represent leading health, wellness, and sustainability influencers, podcasts, media, and companies at Well Spirit Collective. Our objective is to improve people's lives and promote wellbeing. To ensure the success of your business, we keep on the cutting...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Audience-first. Fiercely Independent. Employee Owned

    GS&F is an audience-first, fully integrated, employee-owned agency. We help challenger brands punch above their weight class...

    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Global Communications And Public Affairs Firm

    Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • A Force For Change

    Sukle (pronounced soo-kul) is an independent, creatively-led agency built to solve the toughest and most interesting challenges our clients face. For 30 years, Sukle has used unexpected creativity to drive positive change for purpose driven client organizations...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Let's Create Something Extraordinary Together

    The Park Ave Company is a strategic communications, learning, and experience design agency that helps organizations amplify important stories, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. The company combines strategy, planning, design, user experience, community engagement, and educational content...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Craft of Influence

    KM is a collective of creative experts with an artistic arsenal of innovative tools and experience. We desire your brand to be seen and heard. KM asks questions that form our understanding, and employ strategies and technology that advance your mission, as we engage your audience...

    Location
    Leesburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Clarity That Moves.

    A full-service marketing agency blending strategy, creativity, and technology to build bold brands, powerful campaigns, and measurable growth for mission-driven organizations...

    Location
    Winchester, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Solutions-Agnostic Marketing and Communications Agency Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

    We're Falls & Co., a multifaceted public affairs and digital marketing agency. Our expansive range of services includes everything from PR to brand strategy, crisis management, and tech solutions. Our mission is simple but impactful: to get people to Listen, Care, and Act...

    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A Marketing Partner in Your Corner Finally. SEO, Content, AI & LLM Optimization

    At GYBO Marketing, we believe businesses deserve an honest, transparent, and skilled partner because your success and trust are what drive us. We bring clarity to your strategy, align every marketing effort with your goals, and focus on what truly moves the needle so you can grow with confidence...

    Location
    Redding, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Be Distinctive Everywhere

    Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a global branding agency that helps organizations build distinctive brands through strategy, identity design, and brand experience. Since 1990, the agency has partnered with leading global brands to create memorable identities and transformative brand strategies that strengthen...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Creativity & Innovation in Art and Business

    The Management Agency, Inc. (TMA) offers unmatched artist development and management, production and marketing services designed to facilitate a solid marketplace presence for small businesses, touring faith-based artists and bands. We incorporate the latest AI Technology to ensure instant, tailored...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Your Professional Branding Partner

    At Shaffer Branding Co. we are brand experts. We specialize in helping our customers develop a strong and consistent brand that is recognizable, makes an impact, allows businesses to stand out from their competition, and draws in new customers and clients. We believe that one of the most important aspects of...

    Location
    Streetsboro, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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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