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  • Branding + Marketing

    JK Creative helps businesses develop & elevate branding + marketing that is high-quality, unique, and effective...

    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Achieving the Highest Returns on Investment

    As the parent company of Anything Hotel, Anything PR, Anything Visual, Anything Software, and Anything Digital, we make sure to deliver higher expertise, client service, data analysis, and tailored strategies for each of our clients...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing Company That Drive Results.

    Digital Insides is a top-awarded digital marketing company offering full-suite services to boost your online presence and maximize your business revenue. Since being in operation in 2010, we have leveraged social media marketing, email marketing, PPC marketing, search engine optimization, web development...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Detail Driven Advertising Agency.

    We are a detail driven advertising agency that strengthens the relationships between great companies and their customers. What makes us successful is our personal approach to your advertising plan. We treat your ad investment as if it was our own. Here youll find our samples and services, but most...

    Location
    Spokane Valley, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Transforming Brands, Driving Growth

    Ad Pros is a growth partner for ambitious eCommerce brands. We craft data-driven, creative strategies that turn potential into momentumhelping brands break through plateaus and scale toward $100M and beyond...

    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Inspiring Results through Integrated Marketing

    At Pace Communications, we partner with leading Fortune 100 and notable brands, delivering integrated brand storytelling that spans 17 industry verticals. As your dedicated and agile marketing extension, we create better experiences for customers and employees. With audience-first creativity, fueled by data...

    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Help All Types of Businesses With Digital Marketing

    Marketing by Data is a digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven strategies to help businesses achieve their marketing goals. They offer services such as SEO, PPC, email marketing, social media advertising, website development, and analytics. With a focus on transparency and measurable results...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Discovered!

    All in One Digital Marketing Platform- Built to Grow Your Business 123. AiLOQ is one-stop concierge-style expert digital marketing services from one central platform to grow your business. Top Business Solutions...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Making a Much-Needed Difference in Small Business Branding

    Guild Creative is dedicated to assisting small businesses in triumphing over their sales, marketing, and small business branding hurdles. With a track record dating back to 1999, we have become the go-to choice for B2B companies seeking exceptional value, extensive expertise, and a sense of security...

    Location
    Berthoud, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • The difference between looking for customers and customers looking for you.

    A full-service, award-winning, creative agency offering brand strategy, marketing, graphic design, website development, advertising campaigns and digital marketing for select clients. We are dedicated to elevating brands through creative and strategic excellence and killer ideas...

    Location
    Morganton, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Common Ground Advertising

    At Popskull, we believe that in today's constant white noise of advertisements and messages, it can be hard for brands to stand out. That is why our team strives to create clear strategies and campaigns capable of cutting through all the chaos...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Ads That Sell Like Magic

    We help awesome companies to get the attention that they deserve. We like accuracy and effectiveness and value transparency. Whether you are in a small or large business, we will always protect your interests by recommending the most effective solutions to grow in a competitive environment...

    Location
    San Marcos, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Amplify Your Message, Transcend Boundaries

    Studio Center is a powerhouse of creativity, encompassing 45,000 square feet of pure inspiration. With over 800 talented individuals, we ideate, design, develop, write, book, shoot, record, voice, edit, mix, light, and finish thousands of award-winning projects each year...

    Location
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Since 2005, our philosophy remains the same: think. create. propel.

    We are an award-winning creative content company, specializing in 3D & 2D Animation, Visual Effects, Character Design, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality. We partner with advertising agencies, brands, and the entertainment industry helping them visually tell their stories...

    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • 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
  • Creating Authentic Connections That Resonate With Consumers

    Penta Marketing Agency is a specialist in Experiential Marketing 360º. With a focus on generating authentic and memorable experiences, we connect with the hearts and minds of consumers. With over 21 years of experience and more than 30 international awards, we bring a unique strategic, creative, and...

    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Helping You Tap Into the Local Market

    SCS unlocks the potential of brands with creative storytelling that energizes fans and forges life-long connections. Our unique approach combines decades' worth of deep media insight, planning expertise, buying strategy, content production experience - plus bold independent thinking. From concept to execution...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Full-Service Advertising & Direct Marketing Agency

    A full-service advertising, direct marketing, strategic planning, and public relations firm...

    Location
    Berwyn, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance Agency Founded on Relationships

    Sprague Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing for eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including paid social media advertising, paid search campaigns, content creation, and community management...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project 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
  • 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
  • We are modern storytellers.

    The Basement is an integrated agency. We study your data to uncover market insights which enable strategic, targeted and effective marketing and advertising campaigns. We are actively seeking select clients for 2020...

    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Result Driven and Full Services

    Overly Social is a Marketing Agency in Los Angeles and Ventura County. Rated a Top Marketing & Media Company in Westlake Village. We strive in building the most engaging and profitable digital marketing strategies for your brand...

    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Redefining Corporate Branding Through Innovation

    Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Advanced TV Advertising and Digital Marketing Solutions

    Max Effect Marketing is a highly regarded agency specializing in web design and digital marketing. Our comprehensive range of services includes innovative TV advertising and strategic digital marketing solutions, all designed to drive significant business growth...

    Location
    Aurora, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Growth isn't for everyone. We partner with brands that refuse to blend in.

    Projectsity aims to provide affordable marketing and branding solutions with complete satisfaction and security, making lives while ensuring safe business operations and maximum profits & ROIs...

    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Premier Full-Service Real Estate Marketing Agency in California

    Aerial Canvas is a full-service Digital and Music Marketing agency that consistently provides the highest quality photography, cinematography, aerial drone services, 3D tours, websites, and other real estate marketing solutions. Our dedicated team works around the clock to help you leverage your time...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    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
  • Orchestrating Audience-Focused and Data-Driven Solutions for Agencies, Startups, and Big Brands.

    Symphonic Digital, founded in 2013, is a performance driven digital marketing agency headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. The team specializes in paid search, paid social, programmatic, SEO (including AI enhanced SEO), CRO, advanced analytics, and media planning for brands and agencies alike...

    Location
    Woodland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Create Honest, Durable & Aesthetic Brands That Last.

    At EBD, we equate quality design with quality thinking. For the past 30 years, we’ve created brands with authenticity, dependability and focus—which drives performance...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Award Winning Creative Agency

    Milked Media is a creative agency that specializes in content production, paid social and email marketing campaigns for fashion, jewelry, beauty, and home e-commerce brands. Together we can reach a wider audience, grow your online sales, and build customer loyalty...

    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Consult, Create, Connect

    Guided by the truth and fueled by smart media tech, Aletheia is a digital agency whose data based approach drives results through high touch account management, state of the art research tools and 100% transparency...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Agency of the Future

    3Headed Monster is an all-in-one advertising agency that's prepared for the future and the revolutionary brands that will define it. Yesterday's agency won't do for Tomorrow Brands™, they need something completely novel. Our system integrates the three core components of modern marketing - Storytelling...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Design Solutions

    As a strategically focused creative services company, we develop integrated branding, advertising and marketing programs that help our clients to create, build and revitalize their brand power in regional and national markets...

    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Handcrafted Marketing Your Way

    In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there is a full-service marketing and advertising company called The Reuben Rink Company. Our skilled staff has produced a tonne of accolade-winning marketing, advertising, and PR work since 2000 (when we were once known as The Bloom Agency)...

    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Revolutionizing Marketing for Landscapers.

    Is your landscaping company seeking an exclusive marketing partner to elevate your business? Look to All Scapes Landscaping. We specialize in innovative green industry strategies, reducing costly advertising while delivering quality leads. We were results-focused, nurturing long-term partnerships...

    Location
    Oceanside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Research-Driven Strategy, Award-Winning Creative

    Capacity Marketing is a full-service marketing firm combining in-depth research with award-winning creative to deliver impactful campaigns. With over 25 years of experience, they specialize in connecting brands with their target audiences through data-backed strategies and compelling messaging...

    Location
    Middletown, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences

    Southport Marketing is a Camarillo-based experiential marketing agency that creates memorable, high-impact brand activations, live events, sponsorships, and consumer experiences that connect audiences with brands nationwide. Their full-service approach blends strategic creativity with seamless execution to...

    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Full-Service Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency in Jacksonville, Florida

    RLS Group is a full-service advertising and digital marketing agency in Jacksonville Florida and offers public relations, web, and social media and video...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make the incredible happen, every day.

    Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social...

    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing Communications & Strategy

    Farinella LLC is a boutique agency that helps clients clarify, communicate, and amplify their brand's promise. We match our client's passion and energy at every step to help them become noteworthy...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 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
  • Minting Golden Eggs Daily For Our Local Business Digital Marketing Family

    The Gold Goose is a boutique digital marketing agency that provides personalized attention to each and every client. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, so we take the time to understand your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them. Our team of skilled marketers...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • A Service-First, Award-Winning Creative Agency

    Leftfield stands as an award-winning creative marketing, branding, and advertising agency, specializing in delivering exceptional service and cost-effective marketing communication solutions to its clientele. We have a proven track record of transforming constrained budgets into innovative opportunities...

    Location
    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Believe That in Today's World, All Marketing Is, or at Least Should, Be Modern.

    Since 2000, we’ve seamlessly integrated high-level strategic thinking, award-winning creativity, and leading-edge technology. And we’ve done it to help our clients fully realize the promise of modern marketing...

    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Growth, Refined.

    Refined Media Group is a full-service brand-marketing and creative partner based in Pasadena, California. The agency offers integrated services including brand strategy, content production, influencer partnerships, paid media and experiential campaigns for national and global clients...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Achieve the Best!

    Adopt the Web offers comprehensive web presence opportunities for businesses of all sizes. We offer digital strategy and planning services, as well as website design and development to ensure optimal performance, scalability, hosting and data migration - no job is too big or small! Our team always keeps your...

    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/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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