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  • 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
  • Creatively Advancing Business

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

    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Built for Your Success

    Framework Digital Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency based in Dallas, TX. We are a customer focused business and we strive to deliver the best results possible for out clients...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Rise Above.

    Connecting local, regional and national businesses to new customers across all media channels in unique and innovative ways...

    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your All-In-One eCommerce Agency

    Breetly is a full-service Amazon, Target, Walamrt and e-commerce marketplace firm of experts and a partner in the Amazon Advertising Partner Network. The scale of e-commerce can seem daunting at times, which is why we’ve assembled a team of experts who can speak with authority on every area of the Amazon...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • When The World Zigs, Zag

    BBH is a creative agency built on the belief that difference drives success. Founded in London in 1982, we specialize in bold, transformative brand strategies that make businesses more valuable...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • The Marketing Agency Focused on Your Success

    We believe thoughtfully designed customer experiences informed by well-defined brands create moments worth remembering and sharing and those extraordinary moments get, keep and grow more brand lovers for our clients. And as your marketing partner, we'll keep you informed on how those marketing dollars are...

    Location
    Chandler, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
  • Ensuring that the most daring brands in the world are impossible to replicate.

    We are an independent creative marketing firm that creates brands that are impossible to replicate, including the most daring in the world...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • LED Truck Advertising | Digital Mobile Billboard Ads | DAT Media FL

    DAT (DIGITAL ADVERTISING TRUCK) Media, is a full-service provider of LED Digital Advertising Trucks. Our trucks deliver high-definition digital billboard technology for all types of advertising. DAT Media is the leading digital truck advertising in Orlando Florida, offering top-notch service with 100%...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • One of the largest independent media agencies in the Southeast.

    We specialize in both traditional and digital media advertising and marketing with teams coordinating both with area expertise...

    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Inspiring People. Building Brands.

    We are a small, nimble unit of the North Carolina "Special Forces" of advertising, and our observations are always lethal. For all media channels, we specialize in producing straightforward, surprising, and amusing communications that connect with your target audience...

    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Trusted By The Worlds Most Innovative Brands

    AdQuick is an all-in-one, AI-driven platform that simplifies the planning, buying, and measurement of out-of-home advertising. By connecting advertisers with a vast marketplace of media owners and leveraging proprietary data and automation, it allows marketers to launch targeted and measurable OOH campaigns...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Exceptional brands begin with intention.

    Adams Design is a Boston branding and graphic design studio known for strategic logo and brand identity work with a strong storytelling focus, crafting distinct, design-driven identities for clients across real estate, corporate, lifestyle, and nonprofit sectors...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Full-Service Advertising and Marketing Agency

    Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...

    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Help Bring The Power Of Pop Culture To Your Brand

    We believe that bringing brands, content, celebrities, and influencers together makes storytelling more meaningful and impactful. Through Hollywood Branded's expertise in creating these essential and complex partnerships, your story will be better brought to life...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Empathy Driven. Creative Powered.

    Dame Creative is a female-led full-service creative agency based in Chicago, specialising in brand strategy, design and storytelling that connect meaningfully with people and drive business outcomes...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
  • Mapping Out Stellar Strategies For Your Business

    Discover Los Angeles's premium digital companion with True North Social, a top Instagram marketing and link building company. We're the complete package from dynamic social media campaigns and impeccable web designs to ROI-driven ads and poignant storytelling...

    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Inform. Persuade. Remind.

    EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Creativity, Authentic Impact

    Braintrust Agency is an integrated marketing and creative agency specializing in brand strategy, digital marketing, public relations, and web development. They collaborate with clients across various industries, including travel, hospitality, retail, and community services, to deliver impactful and meaningful...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • 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
  • Energizing Brands Amplifying Impact

    Energy BBDO is a creative powerhouse building memorable brands through tailored branding solutions. With a focus on energizing people and brands, the agency harnesses creativity to drive business growth and cultural relevance. Its team lives by core values of positivity, diversity, and ambition, ensuring...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Increase Your Monthly Revenue Through Digital Solutions.

    We are a personalized full digital agency, that emphasizes quality, user experience and speed. We offer Web and App Services, Marketing, Brand services, and Funding for our clients. We strive to offer services to everyone no matter what step of their business they are in...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • The Advertising Agency For Smart Businesses

    Provocative and immersive marketing and design solutions that do more than build a brand. We exist to ignite and excite the minds of buyers through strategic, viral, 360-degree marketing. With a team that possesses over two decades of experience (and every generation in between), our solutions are...

    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • WE ARE A DATA-DRIVEN MEDIA BUYING AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING AGENCY

    ESB Advertising is a versatile agency that specializes in both digital and traditional media buying. We provide brands across varying industries with innovative and effective advertising solutions...

    Location
    Falls Church, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Equal sides, endless possibilities.

    Isosceles empowers businesses to reach their full potential through a balance of creativity and strategy. As the Isosceles Savior of Souls, we create tailored campaigns to help businesses stand out in their industry. We strive for harmony and deliver balanced results...

    Location
    Paramus, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B Marketing Doesn’t Have to Be Boring.

    The Koroberi mantra is “Work hard. Play hard.” Our clients are like family and we take care of our own. Expect every project to receive the same attention to detail and meet high standards for quality and effectiveness. Based in Raleigh, we know B2B...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Help You Answer The Question "Why Am I Doing What I'm Doing?"

    The most successful organizations share this in common: they are experts at communicating their core mission and guiding principles, and their company culture is in perfect alignment with those guiding principles. Likewise, organizations that fail to thrive share this in common: they are confused about their...

    Location
    Palm Coast, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Energizing Brands Since 1983

    For small businesses, big clients, and everyone in between, JKS Incorporated, a WBENC- and NC HUB-Certified woman-owned business, uses innovation, advertising creativity, and expertise...

    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Take Web Design Seriously

    Downtown Design, a local website design company and digital marketing center, now serves three cities in the Midwest. Our main office is conveniently located on West Main Street in Anoka, just off Highway 10 and 169...

    Location
    Anoka, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Overskies is a leading independent creative and storytelling agency.

    Overskies is an independent creative agency specializing in branding, storytelling, video, experiential, influencer marketing, UGC, Amazon and creative production for commerce-driven brands...

    Location
    Montvale, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creating Brand Identity

    Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Big Ideas that Build Businesses.

    A full-service brand, marketing, and communications agency working with people who are fueled by their passions to advance the world...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creative Services That Get Results

    TSZ Enterprises offers effective and affordable video production and social media marketing services. Serving clients the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative that scales growth

    inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Driving Automotive Narratives with Burning Passion

    S&A Communications, seasoned experts in automotive PR, offers deep insights spanning various automotive domains. With a legacy of over 30 years, we've shaped brand narratives across North America...

    Location
    Cary, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Unlock the Potential of Your People.

    Founded on the tenets of branding and strategic marketing, Brandemixs end-to-end Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing services have been embraced by leading organizations everywhere. Brandemix Chief Brand Officer, Jody Ordioni wrote The Talent Brand, the award-winning book on creating emotional employee...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Together, we can Command More for your business or organization's digital presence.

    We offer digital and creative services to small enterprises, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government agencies. Our areas of expertise include targeted digital advertising (including social, search, programmatic display, pre-roll video, connected television, and radio), web design, creative content...

    Location
    New Brunswick, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We grow bold brands in LATAM through Timeless Content

    Positive Agency is where bold creativity meets the vibrant pulse of Latin America. We dont just follow trends we design them, tailoring every idea to resonate with the culture, rhythm, and diversity of our region. For us, creativity isnt a department, its our DNA...

    Location
    Clearwater, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Business is our Mission

    WebRocket Digital is based in the Chicago area and offers digital marketing and creative services to local businesses, franchises and enterprise clients...

    Location
    Geneve, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Branding & Building Services

    Staples helps companies in developing their brand presence and accomplishing their objectives. Your business will be equipped with the necessary marketing tools to be successful thanks to our method, which is designed to empower your brand. Our service includes a consultation that will help you identify any...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Beat the Competition With Strong Branding.

    Agent Thinking in Lincoln, Nebraska, is an esteemed agency specializing in branding, advertising, and marketing. Our reputation is built upon the effectiveness, creativity, and profound impact of our work...

    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Crafting High-Quality Visuals and Experiences for the Most Demanding Brands

    We’re artists and technologists with worlds of experience in advertising and marketing. We design for results and the user. We create beautiful and effective content. We develop for efficiency and durability. Whether we’re building banners, sites, mobile experiences or social media applications, our...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Pry Open Your Inner Marketing Beast

    Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...

    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Advertising Excellence

    A strategic and creative partner who provide smarter answers for today's marketing and business challenges...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Video Production for Brands & Artists

    We are Park Studio, a video production agency based in Brooklyn, New York. We create visual content for brands, creative agencies, and commercial clients. From pre-production to post-production, we bring an inclusive approach to video creation and strive to make the production process fun!...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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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