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  • A full-service PR and marketing agency!

    Durée & Company is a dynamic attorney public relations and marketing firm committed to telling your story with flair and effectiveness...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Level up your Business!

    We are a Nebraska based digital marketing agency. We specialize in Real estate and car lot advertising. We do all forms of digital media. From building websites to social media managements, we are there to help your business!...

    Location
    Chadron, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $17/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Digital Analytics & Optimization at Any Scale

    SMQ Consulting offers data-driven services to help businesses expand and optimize their online presence. We're experts at digital analytics, SEO, digital advertising, and conversion optimization, and we bring creativity, passion, and excellence to every project we take on. We're especially passionate about...

    Location
    Leland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Advertising Agency

    We believe in people, product, and profit, in that order. For us, people always come first...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Maximize Your Reach and Impact Ventures Video Production and Marketing Services

    Venture is a full-service video marketing and production company. We specialize in partnering directly with brands and organizations to produce high-end and cost-effective video and content for web, social, and traditional channels...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Move the Needle. See Growth.

    We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...

    Location
    Golden, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • SEM Made Easy.

    Over 10 years working with some of the largest brands with a specialized focus on Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and launching go-to-Market strategies for small to medium-sized businesses...

    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Paid Marketing Agency

    iClick Advertising has been helping businesses succeed through straightforward and effective pay-per-click campaign management services...

    Location
    Montebello, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creatives for Your Apps. Revenue for Your Business

    AdSide Media is a performance agency. Our focus is twofold creating video ads and generating user acquisition. Both directions are closely related, and together they make up the basis of mobile marketing today...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Rank Higher. Get Found. Dominate Local Search

    Local Howl helps local businesses show up where it counts, on Google, in the Map Pack, and in front of ready-to-book customers. Let's help your business get discovered...

    Location
    Kirkwood, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Advertising That Drives Action

    The Moran Group is a visionary automotive advertising agency committed to forging connections and delivering results. With a collaborative approach, we craft well-crafted marketing strategies and execute meticulous campaigns. Through innovative problem-solving and data-driven optimization, we ensure tangible...

    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Your Business.

    Providing AdTech, Advertising, and Digital Services. We design, measure, implement, and ship digital products that transform companies...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We are passionate digital marketers and data enthusiasts who plan for results, not just clicks.

    Valux is a nationally recognized marketing and public relations agency. We welcome businesses and projects of all sizes and shapes. We specialize in building customized marketing packages that take real data into consideration. Learn more about our solutions by contacting Marketing@valuxdigital.com...

    Location
    Fort Lee, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
  • New Engen is a creative-led digital marketing agency built to help brands create, activate, measure,

    New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Branding That Slaps

    SLAPS is a creative branding and design agency that exists to challenge the status quo of modern advertising. Our mission is to create brands that inspire by collaborating closely with our partners and helping them reflect on why and for who they were truly created...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design With Purpos

    Amanda Coppeti is a Brazilian-born, U.S.-based graphic designer and art director with a dual BFA in Communication Design and Advertising. She has worked across ad agencies, design studios, and freelance projects, creating brand identities where strategy meets storytellingoften expressed through bold color...

    Location
    Columbia, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Search - Surf - Social

    Our expert team offers online marketing services to increase your web presence. We have 35+ years of experience in marketing and advertising! Our personalized approach sets us apart from many other agencies. We offer a free online marketing analysis. Contact us today!...

    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Websites Designed with Porpoise!

    Dolphin Digital builds custom websites designed specifically for service-based businesses. Their unique approach begins with a free demo, and offers a stress-free experience. Dolphin Digital eliminates upfront fees and hidden costs with a single, transparent monthly payment plan...

    Location
    The Woodlands, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Building Brands That Get Noticed

    Whether you need some new graphics for an upcoming event or a full brand refresh, our team of in-house creative experts are here to help. We've helped launch dozens of brands and seen them go on to become hotspots in their cities...

    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Andava Digital: Your Trusted Digital Companion

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

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Creativity Meets Strategy

    No Brand Creative is a dynamic agency specializing in branding, design, and advertising. By blending creativity with strategy, the agency crafts compelling visual identities and impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, No Brand Creative...

    Location
    Lebanon, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Launching: Its Not Just for Start-Ups.

    Launching: it’s a mindset. And it’s what the most successful companies do every day to innovate their way to the top. As a full-service ad agency, we partner with these companies using consumer insight to guide the flight path and creativity as fuel to help them get there and stay there...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    On Ideas is an award-winning creative marketing agency with locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Our ideas span digital, social, traditional & mobile media...

    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Results Driven Standing Out Videos

    Media Pouch is a powerhouse media house based in Austin, TX that specializes in crafting EPIC videos sure to get you the RESULTS you're after...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach Your Audience on the Wing.

    Wingman Media is a Los Angeles-based media planning and buying agency whose expert growth marketing services have earned them an incredible spot in the Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2022 list. We help all kinds of companies, whether they're just starting up or already established - by...

    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • PLANNING. REACHING. DELIVERING.

    HMC, an integrated advertising and marketing firm that thrives on assisting our clients in expanding their businesses and achieving their particular objectives in a multicultural world that is becoming more interconnected. Regardless matter whether you're a startup, corporate, NGO, school, or government...

    Location
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Google Ads Strategies That Drive Real B2B Results

    We are passionate about Google Ads. From lead generation to full-service Google Ads campaigns, we do it all. We impact our clients bottom line by increasing revenue and optimizing budgets, with continuous monitoring...

    Location
    Covina, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Moonshot Creativity

    Were a global entertainment and creative services company with offices in New York, Amsterdam, and Toronto, helping brands break through growth barriers with bold, ambitious creativity across branding, advertising, media buying, and public relations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Much more than simple promotions

    Consumer and trade promotions. Loyalty and incentive programs (consumers, sales force, distribution). Low-budget tv, social media, and radio commercials production...

    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build a Brand, Not Just a Business!

    Markimist is a digital marketing agency based in Bangladesh. We provide digital marketing, web development, e-commerce development and some other relevant services...

    Location
    Carrollton, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Silicon Valley Smarts Meet Hollywood Style

    Silicon Drive is a high performance marketing and creative team focused on startups and emerging brands across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and worldwide. Our team fills the gaps to scale with strategy, execution, and beyond. For select companies, we come in as Acting CMO...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Your Personal Creative Department

    We're obsessed with helping tech startups and underdogs create the photo and video content they need to dominate their market...

    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Making a Difference Every Day

    We believe in making a difference every day. To do this we help those that help others. We are digital engineers who work with you to build your custom marketing strategy. We know how to 2x business and help them surpass their goals. We do this with a combination of business consulting, industry analysis, geo...

    Location
    Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Cultural Innovation

    Vaquero Advertising is your go-to Hispanic/Multicultural Marketing Agency in Dallas, Texas. From specialized campaigns to measurable results, we connect you with the Hispanic market and deliver impactful solutions for your brand...

    Location
    Roanoke, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Clicks Fade ​​Brands Endure

    Left Hand Agency is a strategic CPG media planning and buying agency. We help CPG and retail marketers strike the right balance between performance and brand advertising...

    Location
    Oregon City, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creative fueled by a love of typography, brand identity, and illustration

    A Dallas-based creative fueled by a love of typography, brand identity, and illustration. Member of the Ad 2 Dallas 32 Under 32 class of 2023. Currently making magic happen as a freelance designer...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Culture Impact Agency

    alma is a multicultural creative agency that helps brands build meaningful connections with modern audiences through emotionally driven storytelling and culturally relevant marketing. Rooted in the belief that every brand has a unique soul, alma develops integrated campaigns that blend creativity, strategy...

    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • Design & Marketing Rooted In The West

    Juniper Workshop is a Santa Febased web design and marketing studio that helps businesses grow through brand coaching, social media, photography, video, and storytelling...

    Location
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your go-to agency for out-of-this-world marketing communications.

    Mercury Marketing Communications is a boutique marketing, social media, and PR firm that focuses on collaborating with businesses and nonprofits to develop messages that impact. We have years of expertise creating communications initiatives that fly and have an impact...

    Location
    Stamford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Generation Is a Branding & Communication Agency for Nonprofits.

    In 1999 we created Generation to be a focused research, strategy, and branding consultancy that works exclusively with nonprofits. We understand missions, internalize cultures, study challenges, inspire creativity, and create bright futures. In practical terms that means we conduct in-depth research, write...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Be the obvious, first-call local service business

    Kopplin Co. is a web design, SEO, and Google Ads studio based in Downtown Jackson, Michigan. We help local service businesses replace outdated websites, climb local search rankings, and turn ad spend into booked jobs. Founded in 2025 by Aaron Kopplin, a computer science graduate of Grand Valley State...

    Location
    Jackson, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Data-Driven Strategies Meet Creative Excellence

    Market Kapchur is a digital marketing company providing SEO, Performance Marketing, & Brand Development services by leveraging insight & acting from real-world experience. Todays digital landscape demands more than creativity alone it requires clarity, strategy, trust, and meaningful experiences that truly...

    Location
    Texas City, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    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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