Find top international advertising agencies skilled in media buying, brand strategy, and creative development to achieve strong ROAS and measurable business outcomes. Compare agencies by expertise, location, and budget to find your partner.
We have assessed over 5,200 advertising agencies worldwide, examining their creative capabilities, service diversity, portfolios, client testimonials, pricing structures, and industry recognition. Learn about our ranking criteria and how we identify the top players in the advertising industry.
HigherVisibility offers PPC and advertising solutions, including paid search, display, shopping ads, remarketing, local service ads, custom landing page creation, and audience targeting. The advertising agency employs a hands-on approach, encompassing deep keyword research, A/B ad/image testing, bid and budget management, negative keyword lists, geo-targeting, and quality score performance.
Its technology and methodology are anchored around the Targeted Growth System®, which ensures efficient ad spend. With nods from DesignRush and Inc. 500, a sharp strategy, and stellar client service, HigherVisibility continues to set the bar for effective, accountable PPC management.
HigherVisibility demonstrated its ability to manage large, complex PPC campaigns through its work with Caliber Collision.
The agency designed a customized paid search strategy centered on precise targeting, ongoing optimization, and continuous campaign refinement. By handling keyword research, bid management, and conversion tracking, HigherVisibility ensured that every advertising dollar was used efficiently and profitably. Its approach delivered strong, measurable results, including a 323% increase in return on ad spend and a 167% increase in conversions, which helped Caliber Collision strengthen its position as a leader in the auto repair industry.
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Doner is a full-service advertising agency founded in 1937 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, with additional offices in Los Angeles and London. Doner's approach includes diversity, inclusivity, and a modern, content-driven method tailored to today's dynamic advertising market.
Renowned for creating iconic campaigns for major brands, Doner has crafted memorable slogans like "Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking" and "Zoom-Zoom" for Mazda. The agency specializes in retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), healthcare, consumer technology, destination, entertainment, and automotive industries.
Doner successfully refreshed the image of the Chrysler Pacifica by tapping into cultural trends while staying grounded in real family needs.
Chrysler wanted to make the Pacifica more appealing to modern families, and the rise of the #VanLife trend created an opportunity to shift perceptions of the minivan. Doner connected this trend to everyday parenting by highlighting Pacifica’s practical, family-friendly features through engaging video content across broadcast and social media.
By blending aspiration with real-life usefulness, the campaign repositioned the Pacifica and delivered strong results, including a 143% year-over-year increase and a 95% increase in second-quarter sales.
FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding) is a globally recognized advertising agency known for its innovative and effective advertising and marketing campaigns. As part of the Interpublic Group, FCB has a substantial global footprint, with over 120 offices across over 80 countries.
FCB's impact is validated by numerous awards and recognitions in the industry, including the Cannes Lions and Effie Awards. The agency combines creative storytelling with deep insights into consumer behavior, aiming to create accessible advertisements that capture attention and drive meaningful results for its clients.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Brazilian football fans wanted to support their national team by wearing the official jersey. However, the high cost of the jerseys (R$350) was a significant barrier, especially given the inflation Brazilians were facing at the time. This situation challenged FCB's client, Flash, to engage with fans and allow them to express their support.
FCB offered a 50% cashback on jersey purchases from Nike's eCommerce site in exchange for fans customizing the jersey with Flash's brand name and sharing it on social media. This campaign turned fans into brand sponsors and significantly boosted Flash's visibility, getting more than 5.1 million interactions and increasing brand mentions by 2300%.
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Marketing Architects is an all-inclusive TV advertising agency, renowned for integrating technology and data into its campaigns. With its unique All-Inclusive TV model, the agency handles all aspects of a campaign, including media buying, strategy, creative development, production, and reporting. Therefore, clients pay only for media while saving on other costs.
The strategy is powered by Annika, the agency’s own AI for media buying that analyzes large datasets to optimize media placements across linear and streaming TV. Marketing Architects serves B2B and B2C clients, using TV advertising as a key growth driver.
Joybird, a furniture retailer and manufacturer primarily focused on online marketing, wanted to expand its customer base and reach new audiences through offline channels. Marketing Architects launched TV ads on linear and streaming platforms, minimizing audience overlap with Annika's help.
The campaign led to over 700,000 web visits driven by TV, over 16,000 TV-attributable orders, and 7-10X return on ad spend (ROAS).
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The AD Agency, founded in 1982, is a full-service research, marketing, online digital advertising, graphic design, media buying, IT support, and public relations firm.
Known for its aggressive and agile approach, the award-winning agency focuses on effective communication strategies. With a reputation for on-target marketing, its expertise lies in developing brands and maximizing client visibility and impact.
The AD Agency developed a comprehensive marketing strategy for Montgomery County, MD, to promote yard waste recycling. The multi-faceted campaign included a strategic marketing plan, a new branding and logo, and diverse advertising efforts across print, radio, and TV. Key to the campaign was engaging, information-rich content paired with an emotional appeal to change resident behavior.
The initiative featured full-page newspaper ads, a grasscycling campaign, TV commercials, public relations, community outreach, and direct mail. It also introduced "Digger the Worm" in a school natural science project. Thanks to this approach, Montgomery County, MD achieved the desired behavioral change and gained national and local recognition.
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PLAY Creative Design is an advertising agency that prioritizes strategy development before launching creative tactics. It achieves results through campaign engagement, targeted messaging, and a blend of print and digital media.
PLAY Creative grows businesses through website optimization, quality messaging, and precise media management, increasing brand awareness, customer retention, and lead generation. It serves businesses in the finance, higher education, and tech industries, as well as small businesses.
Unite Private Networks (UPN) faced the challenge of effectively targeting businesses in six specific locations. PLAY Creative decided to focus on LinkedIn and Google Display Advertising. It created dedicated ad groups for each location, combining precise targeting with tailored landing pages and submission forms for more efficient lead generation.
The campaign’s results outperformed industry standards for both platforms over 3.5 months.
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DDB is an advertising agency that uses emotionally driven solutions to influence consumer behavior and choices. Driven by its "Unexpected Works" mantra, it strives to create work that drives behavioral changes and achieves significant business results.
In response to the UK's escalating suicide rate in 2022, DDB partnered with CALM and ITV to fight the suicide crisis by changing public perception. "The Last Photo" campaign featured an exhibition of 50 last photos of suicide victims and a 90-second film distributed across television, cinema, outdoor, digital, and social media channels. It also directed the audience to CALM's website for suicide prevention.
"The Last Photo" drew over 500,000 visitors to the exhibition, reached 7.5 million people through live TV, and generated 1.6 billion impressions. Additionally, it became the most talked-about video on Reddit globally for 48 hours and increased online discussions about suicide by 33%.
Financially, it led to a 400% year-over-year rise in donations to CALM. Most significantly, the campaign was crucial in preventing 161 suicides in the six months following its launch.
With offices in major cities worldwide, Wieden+Kennedy (WK) is a global, independent advertising agency known for transforming some of the world's most famous and fascinating brands for over 40 years. It has earned several accolades, including Emmy Awards and recognition as global agency of the year.
W+K provides world-class creative, media, social, design, and strategy services with a core mission: to use creativity and influence to change the world and shape culture. The agency gained fame for its work with Nike, crafting the iconic "Just Do It" tagline.
Nike faced the challenge of promoting women's fitness and sports. W+K created the "Better for It" campaign, inviting women globally to share their fitness journeys and personal bests.
This campaign included "Margot vs Lily", a scripted series about two sisters with differing fitness goals, directed by Tricia Brock. It also launched Nike's first Tumblr site and short films "Inner Thoughts" and "Last," encouraging women to share their fitness missions.
"Margot vs Lily" led to 3.5 million downloads of the Nike Training Club App and inspired two million new workouts. The campaign's Tumblr quickly gained 175,000 followers, becoming the most reblogged fashion brand of 2015. Moreover, two months after the campaign's launch, Nike's women's division sales increased by 20%.
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McKinney is a full-service integrated agency with 54 years of experience specializing in strategy, creative development, production, and digital measurement. It includes a full media entity and provides a wide range of services, including media strategy, activation, and optimization.
Its philosophy is to provide clients with a perspective that differs from the Madison Avenue standard. Recognized for creativity and effectiveness, McKinney has been named a top agency by Adweek, Campaign US, and Influencer Marketing Hub.
De'Longhi, known for its espresso machines, wanted to expand into the North American automatic coffee machine market. McKinney launched the TrueBrew campaign starring Brad Pitt to highlight the machine's appeal in a realistic, emotionally resonant way.
The campaign increased brand engagement by 134% compared to the previous three months and led to strong sales, reaffirming the success of the celebrity-driven strategy.
Grey is an advertising agency with over a 100-year legacy. Its expertise includes advertising, communications, and design, especially in the health and wellness industry. Grey is part of AKQA, an international family of autonomous agencies.
Its "Famously Effective" approach produces memorable and highly effective ads. The agency taps into "Cultural Value" to understand what resonates in society and culture, ensuring its campaigns connect deeply with audiences and achieve results.
Dole Sunshine Company wanted to address the stigma associated with the "forbidden fruit" to encourage healthier eating and start a global discussion about the importance of fruit. The agency humorously requested Pope Francis to rebrand the fruit's bad image, suggesting a biblical revision to replace "fruit" with an unhealthy snack.
The campaign was launched on International Fruit Day 2022. It generated over 55 million media impressions and appeared in 784 media outlets, including Design Taxi and Bloomberg, earning $2.2 million in media value. This innovative approach significantly raised awareness about the benefits of fruit and a healthy diet.
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LEAPFROG is a full 360 Marketing & Advertising Agency offering a wide range of services to succeed in a culture of communication.We have been privileged to handle a range of Local & Regional multi-national clients from various industries: Automotive, IT & Technology, Oil & Gas, Telecom, FMCG...
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Gord Cheney's Review Sourced from Google
Worst waste of money going .These people are scamming businesses.And they took over 2000 US dollars and nothing to clean up my web page in GoogleGoogle should be monitoring these scammers better but their too busy double dipping to care about their customers
Morshed for Business Development Company It's an alliance that includes a group of independent experts and innovative companies that provide creative solutions in the field of (Public Relations "PR", Government Relations "GR", Mass Media and Public Policies). With more than seven productive years of...
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Visual Realm is a full service advertising agency that specializes in the whole process. From building the look of the logo and brand to the full on marketing campaign. We do it all...
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Melissa Marie's Review Sourced from Google
BEYOND FANTASTIC! We originally called Visual Realm for branding for an established business that we wanted to update the look. It turned into so much more. From our new website and then our SEO campaign, to our brochures and pocket folders, and now they manage our PPC campaign and local SEO for 3 locations. Our growth and ROI over the past year has been tremendous. I can’t say enough about their team, their responsiveness and overall their work. I recommend them to anyone that asks how we’ve been able to scale. You will not regret hiring Visual Realm for any of your needs!
Shanon W's Review Sourced from Google
We hired Visual Realm to bring leads to my husband construction company. It’s hard to believe how we ever ran the business without them. Having Visual Realm is like having employees in your company to do anything and everything that comes with marketing. We have used them for collateral printing like brochures and folders, we’ve also updated our brand, our website and we rely on their online marketing, SEO and Google Pay Per click to fill our books. We’ve been able to expand the business tremendously over the last few years. It also helps that they don’t nickel and dime us, they are extremely honest and you can tell they take pride in what they do. I can honestly say they changed our lives. We are thrilled to have them on the team.
Lea Perrino's Review Sourced from Google
Visual Realm provided excellent service, providing me with a fantastic company logo. The staff was responsive, upbeat, patient and professional and the logo package they created was a perfect fit for my business. Visual Realm also created a beautiful design for our backdrop used in conference exhibitions. It's eye catching and performs its role by attracting many clients to our booth.
Activate Health is a public relations and marketing agency serving clients in the healthcare industry. We provide B2B and B2C media relations, content marketing, social media, and advertising support to our clients including leading health plans, health systems, health IT, and specialty pharmacies...
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Healthcare Review from Clint Reynolds
The team is friendly and professional which is a huge plus. In terms of their healthcare specialization, they have a lot of expertise across this industry and are valuable collaborators. The final product always exceeds expectations.
Digital Marketing Review from Paige Rucker Orme
Working with Activate Health was an amazing experience. They were very in tune with our goals and overall initiatives, especially in the launch of new products and services for Intrado Healthcare. The thought leadership messaging they created was always on point and they worked very closely with all of our stakeholders to ensure that every viewpoint was given. They were always very detailed and communicated weekly on deadlines and pushed us along towards completion. I couldn't have asked for a better content partner than Activate Health and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an agency to create engaging healthcare content. My only regret is that I didn't have a bigger budget to use them more.
Content Marketing Review from Denise Liston
The Activate Health team supported a variety of initiatives for our organization over the past 10 years, including content marketing and event consultation and planning. We have relied on the agency’s expertise to inform projects from marketing brochures for insurance policyholders, all the way to event support that spans graphic design, project management and copywriting. The team is prompt, proactive, detail-oriented and frequently works with aggressive deadlines to get projects completed on time and within budget. We have always been able to count on their team as reliable, trusted partners and their knowledge of our niche healthcare space serving long-term care insurance companies and policyholders. Their industry experience shines throughout their work.
BrandAction Agency is a privately-owned agency that integrates and balances branding, demand generation and customer experience to help innovative companies connect more deeply and quickly with their customers for greater profitability and enduring value...
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Coinbound is your partner in accelerating the growth of crypto and Web3 companies. Our services include influencer marketing, PR, SMM, paid advertising, media buying, SEO, and community management...
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Sagon-Phior is a full-service creative agency specializing in emotional marketing and brand growth...
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Leslie Gibbs's Review Sourced from Google
I have had the pleasure of working with Glenn and his team many times over the last 6 years. As a strategic marketing consultant, having a reliable, strategic and affordable creative partner is critical. Sagon-Phior is my go-to for clients looking for a brand launch, refresh or just high quality design.
James Colford's Review Sourced from Google
This review has been a longtime coming.I have had the pleasure of working with both Rio and more recently Glenn on countless branding and marketing projects for financial services, healthcare and technology clients. Every time I bring them onto a project, they feel like an extension of both my team and the client. To them its more than just another project.Because of that, they're my go-to creative partners any time I need to explore a new brand direction with a client or need additional expertise on strategic marketing execution. They have decades of industry experience and produce quality creative.I think they're a good fit if you're looking to reach your audience on a deeper level and create a long lasting impression with your customer base.
Renee Tuzee's Review Sourced from Google
Glenn Sagon and Rio Phior are the best at helping clients uncover insights that lead to great marketing strategy, branding and advertising. I've been in the industry for 30+ years, and have worked with many talented agencies in my time, but Sagon-Phior goes above and beyond to ensure your business reaches its targets with precision, efficiency and creativity leading to high impact results. I can't say enough wonderful things about them and their team. If you want to grow your business, call them!
At Vridhii Digital, we pride ourselves on being a boutique agency renowned for our excellence in branding and marketing strategy. Contact us today, and we'll provide you with a complimentary pitch tailored to your needs...
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Get noticed! Barcelona video production for your brand success.We craft cinematic storiesConveying the right message with your target audience is crucial, more so than ever. That's where we come in. We create striking visual assets that help drive your business forward and help you to remain competitive...
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Nicholas Woelfel's Review Sourced from Google
Andrejs and his team were superb to work with throughout our experience. A friend had recommended looking up NEAT for our company's needed videos for an upcoming accelerator program. We came to Andrej without a very clear vision of what we would like to have created, and a very tight deadline. He was extremely prompt, attentive, and followed through on everything discussed both in terms of quality and timeliness. He and his team were able to react to last minute requests from our side and some shifting timelines, and were able to deliver high quality and impressive results. Two videos, one animated, and one interview style - both made big impressions and made our startup really standout from others.Nick WoelfelManaging DirectorSpartan Capital Intelligence
S M's Review Sourced from Google
We came across NEAT via a video that they had shot for a friend's business. It looked expensive but was such good quality that we decided to get in touch anyway. We are SO pleased that we did.We had a tight budget and timeline so needed a company that was both affordable and efficient.We had a loose outline of what we wanted but NEAT were great in helping us focus down on the actual content as well as advising on the best types of shots, arrangement and music to make the video even better than we could have imagined.If you're thinking about contacting NEAT, please do it. They are a pleasure to work with (communication is second to none) and very knowledgeable.We are very happy with the result and will certainly be doing more with them.Thank you guys!
Guy Morley's Review Sourced from Google
A really great and creative team who produce awesome results. Really enjoyable to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
Aarons Brand is a boutique brand strategy and advisory practice led by Aaron Johnson, focused on helping founder-led businesses gain clarity on their beliefs, positioning, and purpose. The agency blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution, covering everything from brand strategy and identity to...
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Specializing in branding, creative, content marketing, and marketing strategy development. We're passionate about building brands. From logo to copy, website to billboards, every element counts. A cohesive vision, relatable message, and flawless execution make a brand ultimately successful...
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FVM is the brand partner and marketing agency of choice for B2B brands that need a clear and effective way to communicate their value. Through inspired storytelling, thoughtful design, and smart marketing strategy, we help them reach their audiences and we've been doing it for over 35 years...
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Welcome to GamePlan Marketing, your premier IT marketing agency serving the Canadian and US markets. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in providing digital marketing solutions tailored to the unique needs of IT companies...
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Gabriele McSween's Review Sourced from Google
GamePlan is a fabulous company to work with. They offer great customer service and are very professional. You receive good value for your cost. I am very impressed with their strategies to move my business forward.
Filipe Simoes's Review Sourced from Google
Very happy with the services provided by Gameplan Marketing. Looking forward to many more projects with them.
We pride ourselves in delivering only the best in website design, SEO, branding, graphic design and more; all under one roof. Creative Web Designs was built with the goal of providing every business whether large or small a visually appealing first impression for their customers that they will love. We have...
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Nephila helps tech B2B companies define, develop, and scale their digital marketing initiatives. Offering digital strategy, paid search, paid social, graphic & web design and more, we collaborate with in-house teams to build lead generation programs that deliver measurable and reliable results...
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Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...
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DJ Sullivan's Review Sourced from Google
Winger's communication and collaboration in supporting HSG Advisors has always been a key part of the relationship as HSG has evolved greatly over the past 10 years, and even more significantly in the past 2-3. Winger has been there throughout the entire process to support day-to-day management, how to plan for upcoming market shifts we need to respond to, and meeting our team where we were throughout the entire process. I would recommend Winger to anyone looking for 3rd party support to execute their marketing initiatives.
AJ Goehle's Review Sourced from Google
I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and coaching I received from Winger Marketing, particularly from Karolyn, throughout my TEDTalk journey. Karolyn's guidance was instrumental in helping me refine my message and delivery, ensuring that I was able to effectively convey my ideas to the audience.From the initial brainstorming sessions to the final rehearsals, Karolyn's expertise and encouragement were invaluable. She provided insightful feedback, helping me to strengthen my presentation and connect with the audience on a deeper level. Her attention to detail and dedication to my success were truly remarkable.Thanks to Karolyn's support and the resources provided by Winger Marketing, I felt confident and prepared when stepping onto the TED stage. The experience was truly transformative, and I owe a great deal of that success to Karolyn!I wholeheartedly recommend Winger Marketing to anyone seeking professional coaching and support for their public speaking endeavors. Their expertise, dedication, and personalized approach make them stand out in the industry, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them.Thank you, Winger Marketing and Karolyn, for your amazing support and guidance!
Stephanie Magurno's Review Sourced from Google
I have been working with Winger Marketing for 18 months and I must commend their exceptional expertise in public relations. Their deep understanding of strategic communication has consistently impressed me, prompting me to refer several businesses to them. Winger Marketing delivers outstanding results, showcasing their ability not only to execute but also to think creatively and proactively. Their team's professionalism and extensive experience in PR make them a top choice for any company looking to enhance its market presence. Highly recommended for their reliable and expert service in the marketing strategy and PR landscape!
Cozy specializes in delivering reliable creative support that feels like an extension of your team...
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Design Services Review from Dominick Frasso
The results were undeniable. Cozy Design, Inc.'s designs were not only visually captivating but also optimized for conversion. Once we integrated their concepts, we witnessed a surge in click-through rates. I've already recommended them a few times.
mimosa is a branding and creative studio in Berlin, building brands for bubblier futures since 2015...
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Kat Young's Review Sourced from Google
Danilo & Camille have helped with many of my business and personal projects and always deliver outstanding work. They're both super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and I will continue to work with them in the future. I highly recommend working with their agency.
Adam Groffman's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with mimosa on a few different projects and they're quick, friendly and smart with their work. Would recommend!
Constance Hwong's Review Sourced from Google
Creatively fantastic. Is there some sort of level-up in Google that allows me to award more than 5 stars at a time?
At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...
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RTL Digital Media offers a number of solutions to help you make people adore your brand as much as you do. We understand that excellent branding is a combination of good processes and strong graphic execution. Our designers have designed or reinvented branding packages for both large and small...
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Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO...
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97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
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Web Design Review from Christopher Calarco, D.C.
Our company had an excellent experience partnering with Jeremy and the 97 Switch team on our website and SEO. The initial build was on a tight timeline that was kept, and after the sites completion we saw a significant increase in new business coming our way. More medical professionals learned about us and wanted to join our network, which was an amazing bonus of working with 97 Switch. We've committed to work with 97 Switch for the next several years given they have been crucial in guiding our plan for growth.
Web Design Review from Justyna Chrupek
We hired them to build a new website. The website was quickly completed in just a couple months, and weve seen markedly positive results from 97 Switchs efforts. It's a new marketing feature that we use on a daily basis. The improved quality has facilitated our communication and made things much easier. Weve received great feedback from our vendors, investors, and customers who want to view our properties. Internally, our staff is excited to see what's going on in our company. We are definitely proud of our new platform. Our executive team is excited to be featured on the new website; previously, they didn't even want their picture shown. Before this redesign, we were almost embarrassed to send out the link. Now, we can comfortably share it with our investors, potential investors, and landlords so they keep track of our updates on a monthly basis. We love how this site presents the face of our company.
Web Design Review from Adam Greenberg
We've seen tremendous growth and exposure. The website has generated a number of new leads and weve received tons of cold calls from potential clients. This is thanks to 97 Switchs efforts to increase our digital exposure. We communicate primarily via phone and email and theyre highly responsive. I receive a response to emails within minutes and they get back to me within half an hour if I request a phone call. They're able to conduct face-to-face interactions in order to truly understand the goals and business culture of their clients. This allowed them to create a design that accurately represented our brand. I've had nothing but positive experiences with 97 Switch and Id recommend them to anyone.
La Visual is a branding agency for startups launching new products and medium-sized businesses that need to rebrand. Our proven process is driving results in the age of AI, which allows us to work with restrictive budgets while delivering stellar quality...
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Branding Review from Adam Bleibtreu
We specialize in matching qualified contractors with clients in need of freelance, part-time, or full-time help. Our logo had been in place for 20 years and we needed help rebranding nearly every element of the company. There are fewer things more challenging than rebranding an entire firm, but La Visual provided a great brand illumination study, and the care they gave to the design was outstanding. La Visual is a partner that thinks about why you’re rebranding and who you're doing it for.
M&G Marketing Agency is a results-driven digital marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of the online world. We take a personalized approach to each client, crafting tailored marketing strategies designed to achieve their unique goals...
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WiT Group is a full-service, performance-driven marketing agency combining creative, marketing, and strategy to fuel growth. Our pay-for-performance (PFP) model ensures our success is tied to yours, delivering high-converting campaigns that produce measurable results...
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John Smoak's Review Sourced from Google
Really happy with our experience working with WIT Group. The team is super easy to work with, quick to respond, and they actually listened to what we need. They helped us clean up our strategy and run better campaigns.They know what they’re doing and explain things in a way that makes sense. If you’re looking for a solid marketing partner who delivers and doesn’t make it complicated, I’d definitely recommend them.
Brett Butler's Review Sourced from Google
I started with WiT Group back in January of this year. I own a small BBQ concept in Charlotte and from day one I have felt nothing but supported in growing my business. I don't spend the most money, but I get treated like I do. They proactively reach out and send monthly reports on how my SEO is progressing. I even have reached #1 in BBQ Catering in Charlotte. I have also seen an increase in foot traffic at my location. Recently I had a couple from Oregon and a family from Texas find me via Google while they were in town.I highly recommend working with this group. They will be a partner in your journey and will do what it takes to help make sure you succeed.
connor st louis's Review Sourced from Google
Working with WIT Group Marketing has been one of the best business decisions I’ve made. From the first consultation, their team took the time to truly understand my goals, budget, industry, and they didn’t try to push cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, they crafted a marketing strategy that felt custom-built for my business and stage of growth.The website they designed looks sharp and performs, fast load times, and drivesconversions. Within the first two months of launching our Google Ads campaigns we started seeing a consistent uptick in qualified leads. All they while they constantly checked in with proactive suggestions to improve performance, not just reacting after the fact.I worked closely with Josh Magnum during this process and found him to be responsive, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. Any time I had a question or requested changes whether it was tweaking the ad copy, updating the website, or routing form submissions to a different inbox he made it happen quickly and kept me in the loop.What really stood out was their accountability. They regularly shared reports, explained the data in plain English, and helped me make smarter decisions on ad spend. There were never any surprise fees, and they even suggested ways to save money on campaigns without sacrificing performance.If you’re a small business owner looking for a marketing partner that treats your business like their own who’s transparent, committed, and easy to work with, WIT Group is the team to trust.
97th Floor is the number one digital marketing agency built to create pipeline and revenue for clients by crafting and executing custom, audience-first channel strategies that deliver bottom-line results...
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Dr Joel Rosen's Review Sourced from Google
After having life circumstances beyond the control of 97th floor, I was informed why my onboarding process "slipped through the cracks". I appreciated the feedback, but was truthfully disappointed in the entire transaction. Hopefully, this experience will fortify their process and continue to provide an excellent encounter for all their new clients.
Preston Alder's Review Sourced from Google
97th Floor is a terrific company. I have had the chance to work with them on multiple occasions and have been very impressed with both the caliber of people working there and the quality of work they produce. I recommend them highly.
Jake Shoff's Review Sourced from Google
I've been with 97th floor for almost 5 years now. They have helped me build my business through their amazing teams of SEO experts, PPC advertising campaigns and Professional videographers and cinematography crews. Over the years, I have had 4 different team leads overseeing my account and each time the transition has been seamless and efficient. Each year my online organic presence has grown and grown providing us with a great ROI. They work together and collaborate well with my other IT and website devolvement teams offering us the best results. Thanks 97th Floor for all you do and have done for The Phoenix!
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Obsidian Atlas is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency helping small and growing businesses build stronger brands, better websites, and clearer marketing strategies. We blend human-centered creativity with practical SEO, content, social media, branding, and web design solutions to help businesses connect...
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Molina Katherine's Review Sourced from Google
The SEO side feels long term and structured, it is presented like a system you build and improve over time, which feels more trustworthy than shortcut promises.
Bradley Weight's Review Sourced from Google
The PPC messaging feels grounded in real optimization work, like the focus is on tightening targeting, improving relevance, and steadily pushing performance instead of chasing quick hype wins.
Jackson Linda's Review Sourced from Google
The site makes PPC feel approachable, it is easier to see how things connect from strategy to execution without feeling overwhelmed.
PressRoom is a US-based, boutique digital marketing agency. We use AI & ML to identify high-value SEO opportunities to improve your Google search rankings, driving lasting increases in your organic traffic and revenue...
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Lauren Cohen's Review Sourced from Google
This is a MUST see, when visiting SF. It is one of the most unique antique and ephemera mercantiles I’ve ever been too. The owner Mark and his staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very kind.It is like a museum you can interact with and purchase. I now have some incredible pieces I’ve added to my stationary and ephemera collection. Hope to photograph a wedding one day there. Such a beautiful event space where they hold regular artists markets.
Jay's Review Sourced from Google
“Absolutely stunning! Your antique collection is truly one of the finest I’ve ever seen — every piece is timeless and beautifully curated. A true treasure trove!” Mark the owner has truly created something incredibly special. “Mark, your collection is absolutely breathtaking! You have an incredible eye for timeless beauty — every beautiful piece feels like it has a story to tell. Truly one of the most inspiring antique collections out there!”
Justina Long-Am's Review Sourced from Google
If you’re a lover of history and vintage treasures, The Box S.F. is an absolute gem! Nestled in San Francisco, this antique store is a curated journey through time, showcasing rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from the early 1800s to World War II. The moment you step inside, you’re transported to a different era, with each corner filled with beautifully preserved artifacts, furniture, and ephemera that tell fascinating stories of the past.The attention to detail in the selection is incredible—every piece feels like it was chosen with care and a deep appreciation for history. Whether you’re an antique collector or simply looking for a unique statement piece for your home, you’ll find something special here.The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, always ready to share the history behind an item or help you uncover hidden gems. It’s more than a store; it’s an experience that sparks curiosity and nostalgia. If you’re in San Francisco, The Box S.F. is a must-visit for history buffs and design enthusiasts alike!
The Felice Agency is a full-service branding and marketing company in Phoenix and San Diego known for Madison Avenue quality regardless of your budget...
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Lisa Knab's Review Sourced from Google
From our very first meeting with Tony, Tim and Ashlee we knew The Felice Agency was THE marketing company that we were looking for to launch our new business! The level of trust that we felt in handing over the task of creating our logo and developing our branding strategy was almost immediate. And to say that they hit that task out of the ballpark is an understatement! They have exceeded our expectations in all regards. There is no doubt as we look towards the future, and launching our business, that The Felice Agency will be an integral part of that process. I can’t imagine partnering up with a better company…and it comes down to the people. I truly believe Tony and Tim care about the success of our business as if it were their own. You won’t find more creative, intelligent, genuine, kind, and hard-working people than you will at The Felice Agency!
Cherith Andes's Review Sourced from Google
The Felice Agency provides stellar service, creativity and acute knowledge of the marketing industry. I've had the pleasure of partnering with Tony Felice in multi-year campaigns, and as a partner agency, we're continually impressed by his team's creativity and dexterity in implementing effective strategies that get real results. The best part? Tony and his team are a joy. Fun, genuine and wholly invested in a client's ongoing success. Highly recommend!
jjp419's Review Sourced from Google
You simply can't put a price on marketing if you're in business, it is the MOST essential service your business MUST have!!I've used The Felice Agency to open 3 companies over the past 6 years and have recommended them more times than I can count!!Tony and his team are truly top notch and more importantly they get it! They know what you need and how to execute!! Tony is a genius when it comes to branding and separating you from your competition so you shine just a little more than the rest.If I could have given them 6 stars or 7 or 8...I would have!
mvpGrow is an an on demand marketing and business development department for B2B software companies. Get everything you need, want, and expect in one...
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VR/AR Education Review from Daniel Kushner
Eyal is a consummate professional. Within a short time he's significantly helped us become KPI driven, build a scalable marketing funnel, create a sustainable SEO strategy, and scale our hiring efforts for a growing marketing team.
Product Marketing Review from Amir Nehemia
Eyal was instrumental in growing Connecteam's freemium sales funnel. His unique ability to combine a data-driven mind set, hands-on capabilities, and a strategic mind-set was fundamental to Connecteam's product market fit and growth.
Marketing Review from Amnon Lahav
If you need someone to help you find the best product - market fit and take ownership of your marketing operation he's one of the best I've met.
Media Mea is your full-spectrum advertising partner delivering powerful, data-driven campaigns across TV, digital billboards, mobile, and more. We turn every screen into your opportunity...
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Truist's Review Sourced from Google
AdSide by media mea turns your TVs into money-makers. It helps you show your specials while earning extra revenue from ads, all on the same screen.
Brian Lambert's Review Sourced from Google
media mea makes advertising easy and effective. They offer services from TV to digital billboards, and they help businesses get noticed and grow!
thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...
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Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google
t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!
James Fashing's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF
Swetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google
The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls.Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people
For B2B advertising campaigns that emphasize brand storytelling, Digital Ink delivers branding, web design, and performance marketing backed by experience running BOSS Magazine, which reaches 376,840 C-suite subscribers monthly. Founded in 2014 in Carlsbad, the agency handles projects from $1,000 to $250,000...
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Web Design Review from Anonymous
Digital Ink redesigned a dance fitness studio’s website and also produced a marketing video to support its launch. Alongside this, they conducted market and competitor research and created custom email templates. The client, pleased with the outcome, noted that even though the site is newly launched, the quality of work has been excellent. The team communicated clearly, honoured deadlines, and fostered a collaborative environment that made the client feel fully involved in the project.
Branding Review from Anonymous
An advertising company partnered with Digital Ink for branding, business consulting, and UI/UX design. The team developed user personas, carried out in-depth research, and built the website’s interface and experience. The client noted that Digital Ink’s customised approach and structured process made a real difference. Projects were delivered on schedule, communication was clear, and the team showed patience and understanding during review stages. Their thoroughness and ability to grasp the project’s complexities truly stood out.
Branding Review from Anonymous
A SaaS mortgage company brought in Digital Ink to shape their brand strategy, which included designing a new logo, building a visual identity, and defining their overall vision. The client shared that the results surpassed expectations, highlighting the team’s creativity, talent, and supportive approach. Digital Ink provided clear guidance throughout the project, stayed on schedule, and remained responsive to feedback and ideas through consistent communication via email and virtual meetings.
Venturis, an acclaimed tech company, excels in the digital realm, offering diverse services aimed at delivering genuine business value. Our expertise spans digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, behavioral analysis, social media, website development, project and program management, influencer marketing, and...
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Digital Services Review from Sparkling no
We have worked with Venturis as our full-service agency for over a year, and we couldnt be happier. Their dedication, availability, and results-driven mindset have helped us achieve outstanding ROAS over the past 12 months. On top of that, their creative support especially with social media content has been fantastic. Highly recommended!
The Mission Control is a specialist healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech brand consultancy that helps organizations create meaningful communications in highly regulated and scientifically complex markets. Combining strategic thinking, creative excellence, and deep industry understanding, the...
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Creative Services Review from Michelle Lang
James and his team at Mission Control are exceptional and not the norm when it comes to creative agencies. They take time to understand your needs, meet your deadlines and are always available to you, no matter the time zone. I worked with them in my last company and have made sure to continue with them in my new position as they are superior to any company I've worked with in the past (and I've worked with many). Communication, creativity and quality work from Mission Control is outstanding!
Rood Design, led by Torjan Rood Vastveit, is a specialized design studio focused on creating impactful brand experiences across various media platforms. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, we strive to elevate brands through innovative and compelling design solutions...
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Marketing that Moves People.Levo is a strategic, full-service creative agency built to move people. We help brands find their RallyPointthe belief that unites their story, fuels their creativity, and inspires action...
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Digital Marketing Review from Drew
Awesome marketing agency in Tulsa. They handle all of our marketing, web design and management, advertising, branding, trade show materials, and SEO. Really professional and a pleasure to work with!
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I was so pleased by the work Levo did on the Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus’ brochure and recruitment materials. Everything had a clean fresh look that dazzles. Turnaround time was incredible too!
Branding Review from Jody Ordioni
The client is thrilled with the brochure and is really excited to launch the brand! Thank you SO much once again for everything. You're the best!
D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...
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Digital Marketing Review from Undisclosed
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest rating, I rate D2 a 10. As someone who worked at an ad agency/PR firm, I know how hard it can be to meet a client's expectations, yet D2 has done that and more with us (the Rail team at ODOT). I look to them for expert advice and recommendations, outstanding and effective creative, and responsible fiscal decisions—and they deliver finally, I know they will be our advocate in trying to help us accomplish our goals. and that is ultimately why I highly recommend this organization!
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Media Buying Review from Tori Hernandez
I want to commend D2 Creative for their outstanding work. They helped us effectively connect with students at every stage of the admissions process, and I’m truly grateful for their invaluable contribution.
Gearbox is a full-service marketing and advertising agency specializing in manufacturing and B2B companies, helping organizations define their position, build strong brands, and drive measurable growth...
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Sara McKeever's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Gearbox was a wonderful experience! They took the time to get to know us and the heart of our organization. The result was a true, unique representation of our goals and heart. We keep returning to them because of their care, authenticity and consistently excellent creative work!
Frank J. Ugarte's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with Glenn and Sara for over 10 years now. They have helped us through the startup pains and helping us define who we are and to put that out there in a impactful manner. I HIGHLY recommend Gearbox with your marketing and design needs. They will do their best to understand your needs by industry and deliver a work product that will provide a positive ROI! It is why I still value their work an input.
Courtney Sullivan's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Gearbox on a variety of marketing and brand development projects over the years. Glenn, Sara, and their team are not only incredibly talented, but truly invested in delivering work that is strategic, creative, and impactful. They are professional and responsive every step of the way, and are just genuinely great people to collaborate with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a thoughtful and results-driven marketing partner!
Moon Rabbit Strategy is a branding-first creative agency, dedicated to building robust brands and delivering creative marketing solutions that inspire lasting change. We love working with people who are equally driven to create a positive impact in the community...
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The Forty-Second Street staff has been designing brands & Marketing for over 30+ years. We create everything from scratch and our marketing strategy is one-of-a-kind. If your looking for full transparency, custom design, and a great team you have found the right agency...
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We're a creative studio, fueling businesses with fractional creative direction, brand development, and integrated creative services. We're not like your typical agency—we're flexible and agile, and take a unique approach to branding and creativity. Our integrated creative services are the support system...
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Christi Calhoun's Review Sourced from Google
Sarah at Aloide worked with our association to build a website designed to share technical information to a targeted audience. She exceeded our expectations! Not only did she have a creative vision, but she was meticulous with keeping the process and content organized, writing content that perfectly meshed with the "personality" of the site, stayed within budget, was ahead of timeline, and did I mention, even created a tutorial video to aid us in maintaining the website when her work is done. I HIGHLY recommend Aloide. I already have plans to utlize Aloide for other communication related projects.
Garrett Wilson's Review Sourced from Google
Aloide was amazing to work with. She helped contextualize and provided clarity to my business and products. Sarah and the team were wonderful business partners helping me ideate, challenge my current thinking, and finding the right solutions. I've already recommended Aloide to others.
Lori Wohletz's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Sarah and the team at Aloide has been great. They're an extension of our team. Our work together includes everything from branding assignments to promotional campaigns to digital creative to retouching to video content. They can work to build out existing campaigns, as well as create new ones. We know we can always depend on the Aloide team - they're a great creative partner.
Unipeg Media is a full-service digital marketing agency with over 8 years of experience, helping businesses grow through a combination of creative design, strategic marketing, and advanced technology solutions. The agency offers a wide range of services, including SEO, performance marketing, social media...
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Nikaura's Review Sourced from Google
We are genuinely impressed with the high quality and streamlined services which we have obtained from Unipeg Media, which happens to be surprisingly young and highly proficient in its niche. Together, we have braved through challenges and successfully completed projects.
Jorgia Morgan's Review Sourced from Google
We brought along a very complicated website idea that many companies had already disagreed to work on. Folks at Unipeg Media took up the challenge and built a replica of the idea that we’d penned down for them. Unipeg Media deserves much appreciation for their zeal and confidence.
SACHIN RATURI's Review Sourced from Google
The best website design company in Delhi NCR loved the way their management handles everything in a perfect manner. No deadline miss, no miscommunication every task is precisely done. They promised me to build my portfolio website in 15 days, and to my surprise they did. Wishing all the best to team Unipeg
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REEF Dandashi's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing consultancy service, and they would always recommend a suitable service that the business needs. Activations that cover the main services with suitable social media management throughout the activation with a very precise story telling activations
Posted Consulting offers marketing services including social media, public relations, event planning, advertising, and more in Spokane, WA. We support small businesses, start-ups, mid-sized businesses, and large enterprises throughout Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and the Pacific Northwest...
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Matt Brunner's Review Sourced from Google
Christine is the best! She takes ideas & makes them 10 times better. And she actually helps implement them! I’m a business owner with 100’s of ideas, but struggle with making it happen. That’s where Christine helps!
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Christine has changed the life of my business with her expertise! I have learned so much from her over the years and I know my career wouldn’t be where it is today without her. I cannot recommend her work enough and she is my go to referral if you need social media!
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Christine and her team are incredible, I really cannot recommend them enough. I’ve seen Christine work actual magic for clients I’ve shared with her, while also hiring her for our own services. Christine goes all in for her clients, coming up with unique ways to get attention. I always thought businesses that were in the press all the time were just “lucky”, but I’ve now come to realize that they are successful because they have Christine by their side. Christine is a ninja, she does her job so well that the public doesn’t even know she’s there. Can’t recommend Poster Consulting enough!
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I learned about them through acquaintances. I had some projects of my own. Thanks to their expertise and reliability, I was able to find a way forward. I will rely on them again for future projects.
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I must say I'm very satisfied with the service WOWLAB provided. I perceived great professionalism in listening to my ideas for my projects.I also perceived excellent understanding of how to succeed, thanks to a team highly skilled at analyzing and evaluating a personalized and long-term planning plan.Rating: 5/5
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We hired Shootlab recently for a professional photography shoot to create some new visual content for our website, particularly some new Team Photography. Shootlab delivered high-quality, well-composed images that we are now using on our website and across our social channels. We highly recommend Shootlab for their impressive website photography & social content creation - they are super professional, efficient & friendly to work with! *****
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An advertising agency is the right fit for your business when it has proven experience solving problems similar to yours and acts as a growth partner rather than just a vendor.
In practice, that means it has worked with businesses that share a similar model, sales cycle, campaign mix, and ad spend, and can demonstrate an understanding of your goals and unit economics. It should also be able to adapt its strategy, communication style, and reporting cadence to your team's pace and way of working.
Here is how to tell if the ad agency is the right fit vs. a risky fit:
| Strong fit | Risky fit |
| Has worked with clients with a similar business model, campaign mix, and ad budget | Relies mainly on general industry experience or big-name clients without showing relevant similarities |
| Gives specific examples of solving growth problems like yours | Speaks broadly about results but does not connect them to your actual business challenges |
| Stays focused on your scope and business needs | Pushes extra services or capabilities you do not need |
| Clearly explains who will manage the account day to day and what senior oversight looks like | Presents a senior pitch team, but the execution team is unclear |
| Adapts its process, turnaround times, and reporting cadence to your needs | Requires slow or overly complex processes that do not match your needs |
The 2023 Cost of Pitch report found that 90% of businesses value long-term ROI over costs when partnering with ad agencies. Moreover, 56% say that trust is the most important factor in building a successful agency-client relationship, together with open communication and shared objectives.
The biggest agency red flags are vague measurement, weak ownership terms, senior-team bait-and-switch, and recommendations that ignore your context.
Before hiring an ad agency, ask about its operating model, project approach, accountability framework, and familiarity with your requirements.
Consider these questions:
Your advertising agency contract should define scope, fees, ownership, access, reporting, approvals, change control, and exit terms in plain language.
Look for the following in your contract before signing:
Including these items in your contract will help bring clarity and transparency to your partnership with the B2B advertising agency. Moreover, it will protect your business from data breaches, vendor lock-in, and legal risks.
After hiring an ad agency, expect a heavier time commitment during the first few weeks of the partnership. Once the agency becomes familiar with your brand standards, goals, and workflows, the time required from your team typically decreases.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect for each phase after hiring:
According to the ANA and 4A's Client-Agency Relationship survey, 40.6% of respondents have regular mandatory review periods for transparency, accountability, and strategy alignment.
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding top advertising agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Before contacting ad agencies, you must define your priority business objectives, success metrics, ad spend limit, expected timeline, internal decision-maker, and available resources.
Without that foundation, agencies will make different assumptions, which can make proposals difficult to compare and lead you to hire agencies for the wrong problem.
With 71% of CMOs reporting that they lack the budget to fully execute their strategy, it is vital to distinguish between "must-have" and "nice-to-have" campaign features before the first discovery call.
Hire a specialist advertising agency when you are experiencing issues with paid media execution and results. Conversely, hire a full-service digital marketing agency when the larger problem is coordination across channels, brand, content, and web.
Consider specialized ad agencies when:
Consider full-service digital marketing agencies when:
A realistic advertising budget typically ranges from 5% to 15% of your total annual revenue, depending on your growth stage and industry competitiveness.
For example, small businesses typically dedicate 2%-4% of their revenue to PPC advertising, with aggressive, growth-stage organizations typically spending more.
As a market benchmark, Gartner's 2025 CMO Spend Survey found CMOs reporting marketing budgets at 7.7% of company revenue and paid online channels accounting for 69% of digital spend.
The practical takeaway is to ask each shortlisted agency for a minimum viable testing budget by channel, then reject plans that cannot generate enough volume to prove or disprove the strategy.
Measure the success of your advertising campaigns by tracking bottom-line outcomes.
For lead generation campaigns, success metrics may include qualified leads, cost per sales-qualified lead, close rate by source, and pipeline contribution.
For eCommerce brands, success metrics to consider include customer acquisition cost, contribution margin, repeat purchase behavior, and return on ad spend (ROAS).
While platform metrics, such as click-through rate (CTR) and cost per click (CPC), are valuable, consider these as diagnostic metrics rather than success metrics.
Advertising campaigns may produce results within a few weeks or days. However, sustained ad performance may take 1-3+ months.
Typically, ad agencies dedicate the first 30 days to campaign ramp-up, data gathering, experimentation, testing, and conversion lag.
Then, they allot days 31-60 for campaign optimization. After 90 days from the campaign launch, you may record tangible outcomes, such as increased leads, higher ticket sales, and revenue growth.
The actual timeline before you see results will depend on current performance, ad channel, ad quality, target niche, industry competition, and the aggressiveness of your advertising campaign.
Common mistakes include choosing based on the lowest hourly rates, being overly influenced by the pitch, and failing to confirm ownership of accounts, data, and reporting.
To avoid these mistakes, look for data-backed case studies that match your industry, market niche, and campaign type.
Also, review client feedback and request client references to better understand the agency's project management style, account ownership practices, reporting standards, and approach to campaign optimization.
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