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HigherVisibility

[Source: HigherVisibility]
  • Best for: Overall
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: $1,000-$10,000
  • Founded: 2008
  • Location: Memphis, TN
  • Notable clients: Caliber Collision, BBQGuys, Warner Bros, Ebay, Ziebart

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

[Source: Doner]
  • Best for: Media buying
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1937
  • Location: Southfield, MI
  • Notable clients: Chrysler, Bloomberg Media, Aveeno Baby, Jeep, Tylenol

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.

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FCB Global

[Source: FCB Global]
  • Best for: Creative advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1873
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Notable clients: Flash, BMO, Budweiser, Michelob ULTRA, Walmart

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

[Source: Marketing Architects]
  • Best for: All-inclusive TV advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1997
  • Location: Minneapolis, MN
  • Notable clients: Joybird, Hurrycane, Nuts.com, Carparts, Bosley

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

[Source: The AD Agency]
  • Best for: Full-service advertising
  • Average hourly rate: $150
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1982
  • Location: Washington DC, WA
  • Notable clients: Montgomery County, MD, Remote Area Medical, Parkmobile, FlyingFish, Chicago Title

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

[Play Creative]
  • Best for: Digital and social media advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 2007
  • Location: Lincoln, NE
  • Notable clients: UPN, Masport, Custom View, The Waterford, NCBVI

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.

  • A click-through rate (CTR) of 1.12%
  • 35,000+ clicks
  • Over 3.4 million impressions

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DDB

[Source: DDB]
  • Best for: Awareness advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Under $1,000
  • Founded: 1949
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Notable clients: CALM, Volkswagen, Team Heroine, National Lottery, Marmite

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.

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Wieden + Kennedy

[Source: Wieden+Kennedy]
  • Best for: Advertising for big brands
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1982
  • Location: Portland, OR
  • Notable clients: Nike, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Ford, Duracell

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

[Source: McKinney]
  • Best for: Food and beverage advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1969
  • Location: Durham, NC
  • Notable clients: De'Longhi, Samsung, ESPN, Ad Council, Little Caesars

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.

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Grey

[Source: Grey]
  • Best for: Health and wellness advertising
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1917
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Notable clients: Dole Sunshine, Makro, Haleon, Volvo, ASCO

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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  • We Challenge Complex

    You already have a vendor for social, one for SEO, and one for paid media. Real Growth Matters replaces all three with a single accountable team running strategy, brand, and full-funnel marketing as one system. We take on a deliberately small number of clients at a time. Everyone else gets our free tools...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • AEO
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    Location
    Bel Air, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
  • Prioritize Quality Over Quantity

    Phoenix Project is a Warsaw-based digital marketing agency founded in 2019, specializing in international SEO, GEO, AI search optimization, and advanced Tiered Link Building. We also offer Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and website development...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Warsaw, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Brand Content & Acquisition That Converts, Not Just Looks Good.

    Big Neurons is a French brand content and digital acquisition agency based in Évreux, Normandie. We help SMEs and mid-size companies build communication that actually drives business results — not just looks good. Our Neuro-Scaling method connects content strategy, social media management, SEA/SMA, GEO...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Évreux, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Google Ads Agency For Lead Generation

    RankTech Ads is a specialized Google Ads agency focused on helping service-based businesses generate high-quality leads, calls, and bookings. The agency manages data-driven Google Ads campaigns, conversion tracking, landing pages, and ongoing optimization for businesses across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Gujranwala, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • For Incredible, Credible Reach

    Leading PR & Influencer Agency for international brands, delivering strategic public relations, influencer marketing, media relations, brand communications and digital PR. We connect brands with influential media, creators and audiences through integrated PR campaigns designed to build brand awareness...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • App Growth & Consulting

    We are a mobile marketing agency. We help businesses grow using the full power of mobile devices and modern advertising technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Digital Agency That Works with You!

    We're FMDM. An independent digital agency shaping solutions to help brands with engagement, experience, and commerce...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Help All Types of Businesses With Digital Marketing

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

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing for The Trades.

    The Tradesmen Agency is dedicated to getting more leads for home service companies. Were the Leading PPC Experts Dedicated to Your Business Growth. Maximize ROI with Highly Effective Campaigns, Quality Leads, and Laser-Targeted Advertising Strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boutique Amazon Consultation

    ALFI is a profit-focused Amazon growth partner founded by Naeela Shah, built on real-world experience scaling and exiting successful brands. With a background in computer science and leadership experience at Toyota Canada, the agency combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help high-revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Found Online

    MP Launch helps tradies and small businesses get found online. We're based in Adelaide and work with businesses across Australia. Our Launch Package builds your website for a fixed price. We also run local SEO and AI search visibility, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram ads, and social media...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Adelaide, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • Y'all

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    Performance Creative and DTC Marketing for Health, Wellness & Beauty Brands

    ROAS jumped 184.6 percent for one cosmetics client after Y'all audited Meta and Google campaigns, reworked creative strategy, and tightened spend efficiency. Founded in 2017 in San Antonio, the agency specializes in performance creative and paid media buying for direct-to-consumer brands in beauty, food and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Y'all Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
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    • Bandolier
    • Popsmith
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    Y'all Reviews & Testimonials

    • Lucy Ji
      Lucy Ji Co-Founder at Irritated Inc.
      5.0★

      Digital Advertising Review from Lucy Ji

      We brought Y'all in to audit our Meta and Google campaigns and tell us what was broken. They dug into campaign setups, creative performance, audience targeting, and spend efficiency, then handed us a clear, actionable plan to fix it. The results were hard to argue with. ROAS jumped 184.6%, purchase routing became smoother, and our budget started working a lot harder.What impressed us most was how tailored everything felt. They took the time to understand our brand before making a single recommendation. Nothing was generic. They also walked us through the findings in a recorded session and hosted a live Q&A so nothing got lost in translation. Professional, responsive, and genuinely collaborative from start to finish. No complaints at all.

    • Kristen Elworthy
      Kristen Elworthy Marketing & Growth at Lawnbright
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Kristen Elworthy

      Y'all has been fantastic to work with for us, a small e-commerce company heading into a scaling year. We found Y'all when looking to up our creative game in 2026 and have been thrilled with their ideas and execution, as well as how quickly they have learned our brand.We quickly brought them on to do paid media buying as well and they have been instrumental in helping us scale spend and revenue during our busy season. Most importantly, they are collaborative, responsive, smart and data driven.For a boostrapped ecomm brand, bringing on agencies is always a huge financial commitment and it can be nerve wracking. Y'all's founder and team clearly care about their clients and outcomes, they go the extra mile, and they are committed to their success. We find them to be true partners.

    • Neha Salgaonkar
      Neha Salgaonkar Director of DTC at Save Trees
      5.0★

      Performance Marketing Review from Neha Salgaonkar

      When we started working with Y'all, we were spending just $2,000 to $3,000 a month on Meta. Our goal was to scale that spend profitably while keeping customer acquisition costs in check. They did exactly that. New customer acquisition grew measurably and ROAS moved in the right direction, all without blowing past our CAC targets.What made them stand out was how plugged in they were. The team monitored our account closely, often sending daily updates and making quick adjustments without needing to be prompted. They never felt like an outside agency. They genuinely cared about the brand and it showed in how they worked. No complaints from our end.

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  • It's Time to Stand Out

    Recognized twice as Ad Age Agency of the Year, Duncan Channon is a trusted partner for ambitious companies seeking to elevate their brand and achieve exceptional results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Knowledgeable, Talented, and Nice. Youve Hit the Trifecta.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Black, White And Everything In Between

    We are an advertising agency based in Linz, Upper Austria, specializing in strategic brand development and brand communication for companies in the B2B and B2C sectors. With over 30 years of leadership in the B2B sector, we work with fresh thinking, open minds, and sharp senses...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Linz, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Creative Agency Focused Exclusively On The Property Sector

    Oneday is a creative agency focused exclusively on the property sector. We work with real estate agents, property developers and property-led businesses to help them present clearly, consistently and with confidence in competitive markets. Our work centers on brand positioning, sales presentation and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Marketing That Drives Real Business Growth

    Snow Marketing Collective is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping service-based businesses generate more leads through SEO, paid ads, and high-converting websites. We focus on practical growth strategies that drive real revenue, not vanity metrics. From local SEO to Google and Meta ads, we build...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative That Defies Ordinary

    Our innovative blend of creative concepts and strategic prowess gives us the power to craft effective branding. Our campaigns bring remarkable reach - no matter where you're starting from, we can get your brand noticed!...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Inspire. Transform. Succeed.

    Imaginuity is the integrated agency that delivers transformative results through our proprietary AdScience platform. From brand experience to web development, our comprehensive services cover the entire customer journey, driven by data analytics and innovative marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Seek and You Will Shine.

    Marcus Thomas is a leading independent, full-service advertising agency with offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. The agency focuses on creating meaningful experiences that build long-term relationships between brands and their audiences. By understanding the human journey, Marcus...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • An award‑winning digital marketing agency.

    True is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in driving accelerated growth for ambitious brands...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • An integrated creative agency for ambitious brands

    This agency thrives on delivering creativity that surprises and stays with people, consistently driving growth for both brands and society. With a commitment to insight-driven strategies and sustainability, it enjoys prestigious recognition globally and collaborates with renowned clients across various...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Performance-Driven Influencer Marketing Agency

    Social Cloud is a global influencer marketing agency based in New York, Hamburg, and Buenos Aires. We help E-commerce, SaaS, and Gaming companies scale through performance-driven creator campaigns on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • 4040 Agency A Design-led Brand Strategy Consultancy

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  • The difference between looking for customers and customers looking for you.

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  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

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    Number of Employees
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Ad Agencies

What should you consider before contacting advertising agencies?

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. 

When should you hire a specialist advertising agency vs. a full-service digital marketing agency?

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:  

  • Paid search, paid social, or media buying is your growth lever, but performance is inconsistent.  
  • You already have brand, web, and content support in-house.  
  • You need faster testing, tighter optimization, and deep platform expertise (e.g., Google Ads and paid media).  

Consider full-service digital marketing agencies when:  

  • Your message, funnel, creative, and channel mix need to work together.  
  • You want one partner for different marketing services, such as social media, search engine optimization, email marketing, and performance marketing.  
  • The primary issue is fragmented execution and not just ad performance. 

How much should you realistically budget for advertising?

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. 

How should you measure the success of your advertising campaigns?

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.  

How long does it take to see the results of your advertising campaigns?

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. 

What common mistakes do businesses make when choosing their ad agencies?

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.