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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Accuracast is an international digital marketing agency that helps ambitious brands grow globally by streamlining and enhancing digital marketing across borders...
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Dat Boi's Review Sourced from Google
Unfortunately, my interactions with Farhad at Accuracast have been far from pleasant. Despite working on multiple projects together, the experience has consistently fallen short of expectations. Farhad's attempts to simplify complex procedures were ineffective, leaving me even more confused and frustrated, especially given my limited tech knowledge. It appears that he and the team lack genuine concern for delivering optimal solutions tailored to business needs. Overall, my encounters with Farhad and Accuracast have been disappointing, and I cannot recommend their services based on my experiences.
Sam Pitcher's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure of working with Farhad at Accuracast on a few projects now and each time the experience has been outstanding. Farhad has a knack for breaking down complex procedures into understandable terms, which was invaluable to someone like me with limited tech knowledge. It’s clear that he, along with the team, really cares about finding the best solutions tailored to your business needs.
EUROUT Conference's Review Sourced from Google
AccuraCast provided a swift, responsive, user-friendly and professional service. Farhad and Luke guided us patiently and efficiently through the process of devising our social media campaign (in the rather compressed timeframe we had given them to do so), and then smoothly project managed the implementation stage. We were especially impressed with how quickly and effectively they stepped in to resolve any technical or other issues that arose as the campaign unfolded, and supported us with last minute requests or changes from our side.
NP Digital is a San Diego based global digital marketing agency founded in 2017 by Neil Patel and Mike Kamo. The agency delivers full-funnel performance marketing and creative services panning SEO, paid search and social, content marketing, digital PR, analytics, and technology with a remote-first model...
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Wabash and Lake Consulting is your all-in-one solution for marketing, creative, strategy, and advertising. As a small and dedicated team, we offer affordable plug-and-play services to support growing companies, businesses seeking to overcome plateaus, and marketing directors in need of a reliable support...
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Media Pouch is a powerhouse media house based in Austin, TX that specializes in crafting EPIC videos sure to get you the RESULTS you're after...
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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.
3rd + Lamar is an innovative media firm that uses forward-looking storytelling to drive success for enterprising businesses and startups. We collaborate with emerging direct-to-consumer brands, helping them reach the next level...
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Kayla Klein's Review Sourced from Google
3rd + Lamar is the best of the best! A huge thanks to Nick and the rest of the team for all of their hard work on creating such a beautiful video for our company. They are very easy to work with, receptive to feedback, deliver on time, and are just really good people!
Christopher Sung's Review Sourced from Google
Really enjoyed working with 3rd and Lamar - they were always quick to respond and consistently brought new recommendations to the table to improve our app acquisition and lead gen campaigns. Nick is also just a great guy and provided a human touch that you just won't get with larger agencies.
Austin Lorenzen's Review Sourced from Google
Have worked closely with 3rd + Lamar on several different productions. Couldn't recommend them more! Incredible company to hire & work with!
Moving away from traditional marketing agencies, Welcome Tomorrow is your trusted growth marketing partner. Weve worked with dozens of marketing teams, but never found the perfect one. So were building it one expert at a time. Meet the team that is setting new industry standards...
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posterGIANT delivers entertainment marketing and promotional services that provide results for our customers, foster a true relationship between our clients and the public, and enhance the aesthetics of the places in where we operate. Our creative, knowledgeable, and professional workforce will always respect...
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Burnwe is a SaaS-focused video marketing agency helping tech companies turn complex products into clear, compelling stories that drive growth...
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Arman Khachatryan's Review Sourced from Google
A cool world-class video production company. They do big projects for international high-level companies, campaigns and causes.
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Supercharge your Marketing with Pop-Ups, Brand Activations, Sampling Campaigns, Wild Posting, Social Stunts, and Guerrilla Marketing - built for brands that want to breakthrough...
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If you're looking for a partner (not a vendor) who can work alongside you to help you reach your goals, let's talk. Our clients love our Authentic Marketing approach, which focuses on business strategy, targeted messaging, and authentic delivery. We would love to talk about how to bring your content goals to...
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Project 2 Restore's Review Sourced from Google
Working with The Courtside Group was a great experience from start to finish. Project 2 Restore is a non-profit, and our goal was to produce a video that tells the story of what we do and why it is so important to the community. We needed a team that could do more than just produce a video, we needed a partner who could understand the heart of our mission and translate it into a powerful narrative that would grow awareness in our community. The Courtside Group did just that. They approached our project with incredible respect and creativity, making everyone involved feel comfortable and valued. The final brand video they produced is more than we could have hoped for. It beautifully tells the story of Project 2 Restore and how the community can join in the mission. The quality is exceptional, and it has already become an invaluable tool for us to connect with the community and raise awareness. I cannot recommend The Courtside Group highly enough, especially for any non-profit or mission-driven organization. The Courtside Group combines marketing strategy with a genuine passion for storytelling, and are true partners in every sense of the word.
Dawson Williams's Review Sourced from Google
We've never encountered a creative team that has been able to interpret our vision, mission and values and produce a video that perfectly speaks to what we were looking for like Courtside. The first take of the brand video was delivered by them and the direction was so good we were flabbergasted. My business partner and I are tinkerers by nature (love to put our thumb on the scale) and we couldn't come up with a single edit. Courtside just nailed it. And two days earlier than promised.
Jacob Miller's Review Sourced from Google
The Courtside Group has been an invaluable strategic partner to my business. I was struggling with defining a clear brand proposition to my target audience, and the Courtside team developed a comprehensive brand creative that my customers love. Their high-touch attention to detail is exactly what my company needs. I now have them on retainer and could not be more pleased.
At BannerWave, we excel in crafting interactive advertising and web experiences that offer real-time personalization for users, simultaneously generating valuable zero-party data for businesses. Our expertise lies in creating dynamic digital solutions that not only engage users but also provide actionable...
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Fuel BMC is a high-impact creative agency that supercharges your brand with design, branding, video, and strategic marketing expertise. We don't just energize your brand; we fuel its fire. Our mission is to captivate your audience, spark engagement, and craft experiences that leave a lasting impression. Let's...
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A Montreal-based agency with over a decade of experience in delivering AI-driven digital marketing solutions...
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160over90 is a branding and creative services agency with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Newport Beach, CA, and Gainesville, FL. We collaborate with companies to overcome their business and marketing challenges through our expertise in branding, design, advertising, interactive solutions, public relations...
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VGCA is an innovative creative agency comprised of industry veterans committed to delivering effective solutions to core business issues through passion-driven creativity. By dismantling outdated agency models, VGCA provides efficient, tailored solutions that distinguish brands and set them apart...
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At Satori, our team is passionate about unleashing success for your business. With us by your side, your business can achieve more than just a flashy ad or clever Tweet. You get personalized strategies tailored to fit the individual and company needs better...
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This agency specializes in transforming brand narratives into compelling experiences by offering innovative strategic guidance and meaningful brand architecture. They aim to help brands effectively communicate their story to audiences, ensuring they understand not just what the brand does, but why it matters...
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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...
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Finally, a smart, integrated creative and media agency that gets what you do, gets going and gets results. Hi, were Modo Modo. Creative & Media for complex businesses...
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Integrated Marketing Review from Allyson Burroughs
I had the pleasure of working with Modo Modo Agency in 2022, when I was responsible for the complete renovation of Ricoh North America's brand narrative and visual design system, across all channels and all audiences. There were three immediately necessary elements - 1) internal communications materials about the overhaul of the brand narrative in order to build trust and enthusiasm internally for the new strategic direction of the company, 2) recruitment marketing assets to attract new talent to the organization very rapidly, and 3) go-to-market assets for multiple vertical industries where Ricoh was strategically focused on specific levels of growth. Modo Modo Agency helped me lead the charge by generating extremely valuable internal communications materials, visual design system assets, manager and leadership guides and more to help with evangelizing internally the evolved brand narrative and the new strategic plan set forth by the CEO. They also created a significant number recruitment marketing assets for a number of digital channels to help build excitement around the brand, attract talent, and encourage employment applications for the significant number of open positions the company needed to fill. Lastly, we worked closely on GTM initiatives across paid and owned channels for the specific vertical industries Ricoh had identified in their strategic growth plan. The team is strategic, focused on meeting business objectives, and delivering on the critical KPIs of each program. Modo Modo Agency stepped in quickly, delivered smart, well-executed, and effective assets for all the audiences and channels we needed to address. I would enthusiastically recommend them and would most definitely hire them again.
Maria Manahan's Review Sourced from Google
An amazing team. Always by our side. They listen and deliver quality work. I love working with their team members.
David Epps's Review Sourced from Google
This is our first year at Peach Bowl, Inc. working with Modo Modo. In fact, we're literally months into our business relationship. I'll be able to provide a more thorough review later, but we have found Modo Modo to be an intensely engaged agency. They have very talented people in the design chairs and the account management team. They've been extremely responsive in terms of learning how we like to work, and reacting accordingly. We made the decision to leave one agency and sign on with Modo Modo, and the best thing I can say at this point is that we are not disappointed in our decision. We've seen and are expecting top-shelf work from them.
Anson-Stoner is a full-service advertising agency focused on helping brands grow and improve their bottom line. With expertise spanning advertising, research, brand strategy, media planning and buying, public relations, promotions, and interactive design and development, the agency delivers tailored solutions...
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We create fully customized, scalable, easy-to-manage websites and apps with a creative twist. Everything we build for you at Design in DC is made with the future in mind. We are a full-service creative agency with a global and local mindset...
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Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner
I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!
Web Design Review from Jo Maney
DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.
Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!
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Branding Review from Shira S
We partnered with Agency Squid to refine and elevate our brand identity for a SaaS platform in the B2B space. Operating in a competitive landscape, we needed strong positioning, messaging clarity, and a compelling visual presence to stand out. From the very beginning, the Agency Squid team demonstrated a deep understanding of our market, challenges, and goals. They asked the right questions, offered valuable strategic insights, and walked us through a structured branding process that was both collaborative and efficient. The outcome was a refreshed brand strategy that clearly communicates our core value, differentiators, and relevance to our target audience. We received high-impact messaging frameworks and creative assets that are now integrated into our website, sales materials, and marketing campaigns. What we appreciated most was their thoughtful, ego-free approach and consistent responsiveness. Every milestone was met on time, and they were always open to feedback, ensuring we were aligned throughout the project. This branding work has already improved our sales conversations, marketing performance, and overall brand perception. It was a seamless and professional experience, and were excited to continue working with Agency Squid in the future.
miranda sova's Review Sourced from Google
Agency Squid is truly unlike any other ad agency out there. There is no ego involved and they listen to what their clients needs are while still challenging them to think about things differently. The smaller but mighty team is well rounded and each bring a different perspective to the table. I would recommend them for any design/marketing, product promotion or special project. Doesn’t hurt that their workplace is so cool too!
Sophia Grotkin's Review Sourced from Google
Unique perspectives, dedicated team. Do not hesitate a minute to trust this agency with your branding and advertising future.
Miami Advertising + Branding Agency built to serve brands eager for calculable growth via digital and traditional marketing channels, employing breakthrough strategic creative and design...
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Building brands with web design, visual communication, branding, and marketing solutions. Thinking inside or outside the box is irrelevant. You're still tied to the box. That's why we burn it...
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Carol Seal's Review Sourced from Google
My company has used Maycreate's services since Spring 2016 and continue to be pleased. They make us look good, with the excellent graphic work and guidance on how we communicate with our various audiences.
Jim Chapin's Review Sourced from Google
I am constantly amazed at the quality and high level of customer service from Brian and the team at Maycreate. In today's fast paced world of advertising and marketing, we need a partner who can keep up and be able to adapt with the changes. Thanks for all you do!
Jennifer Deal's Review Sourced from Google
As a veteran of advertising for more than 12 year and now on the client side for six, my expectations for an agency are high. MayCreate delivers. Brian leads his agency with integrity and a core set of beliefs that cannot be wavered. He does not compromise the integrity of his work, which I value for the overall satisfaction of good creative strategy and execution. After all, it is their expertise that I need. I've worked on several campaigns with MayCreate and I've been 100% satisfied with the level of service and the quality of work delivered. Thanks to Jen, too, for helping make IgniteRed, the event for Go Red for Women, such a hug success!
As we set our sights on the future, Billboard Express, Inc. aspires to expand its global footprint and sustain its tradition of innovation in the ever-evolving advertising landscape. Our unwavering commitment remains focused on delivering unparalleled service and generating value for both our clients and the...
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Advertising Review from Kelly Walker
The impact of using Billboard Express' billboard truck for my company's marketing was phenomenal. It's been a game-changer for us.
Media Buying Review from Alex Webster
Thanks to BILLBOARD EXPRESS, the client's sales have flourished since we hired them. The team is highly responsive from a workflow standpoint, and internal stakeholders are impressed with this service provider's flexibility and vast technical expertise. The team has implemented the clients branding perfectly on social media, reflecting their voice and messaging. They are also timely and understanding.
Nick Walker's Review Sourced from Google
Used for a digital billboard truck campaign and was super impressed! Their service was so professional, and the billboards were eye-catching. Saw a noticeable boost in our traffic. Definitely recommend for anyone needing outdoor advertising.
Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...
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Meet LAVIDGE, an employee-owned ad agency specializing in discovering and communicating insights which engage, motivate and inspire. From building brand awareness to driving revenue and from positioning thought leaders to enhancing perceptions, its why we do what we do...
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Elsie MADSEN's Review Sourced from Google
Cydney knows what she is doing. She gave me notes of each meeting that evening or next morning. I continue to practice and do actual postings to several social media platforms.
Mike Talbott's Review Sourced from Google
I would like to express my complete satisfaction with with the work done by Ashley Fletcher in the compiling of the press release for my recently published book, StarHooperman’s Basketball Journey. Not only was I happy with the press release, I was also impressed with Ashley’s professionalism and her pleasant attitude. In summation, I will like to say thank you Ashley for a job well done.
Fellowship Square's Review Sourced from Google
We have had the pleasure of working with Lavidge on our SEO efforts for the past 10 years, and they are truly exceptional. Their team is not only experts in their field, but they are also fantastic teachers, empowering us with valuable SEO knowledge along the way. We are a non-profit, so staying within budget is essential. Lavidge always respects our budget while delivering top-notch results. Their responsiveness and dedication to their clients is unparalleled. Their SEO work has truly made a difference for our organization, and they've won several digital marketing industry awards to prove it!
Piccolo Media is a full-service creative and marketing agency based in Wollongong, Australia. We help brands grow through strategic marketing, high-quality content creation, video production, digital advertising and website development. Our team works with businesses across healthcare, construction, fitness...
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Dennis Ukotic's Review Sourced from Google
At MJ Rowles, we are extremely happy with the new website and video content created by Piccolo Media. The team nailed the brief, elevated our brand, and made the entire process effortless. Fantastic work!
Web Doctor's Review Sourced from Google
We can't recommend Piccolo Media highly enough. We would not have had the fantastic year we have without Piccolo Media's help. Philip and his team go above and beyond and are always offering suggestions across all platforms.
TSZ Enterprises offers effective and affordable video production and social media marketing services. Serving clients the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023...
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King Street Media specializes in propelling brands to success by embracing the entrepreneurial spirit, cultivating a space where talent becomes a catalyst for business growth and prosperity. Our expertise lies in Marketing & Brand Strategy, Performance Marketing, Funnel Development, and Content Creation...
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Lauren Arnold's Review Sourced from Google
Anthony, Mark and the King Street Media team are incredible. We have had the pleasure of being on the receiving end of their strategic work and support as they've provided services to help us grow our business -- including photography, event videography and consultation when it comes to marketing strategy. As we are also their peer in the agency world, we've also been able to appreciate and cheer on the incredible work they've delivered for their clients that has gotten impressive recognition across Canada. If you're a business considering strategic marketing, brand and creative work that values performance and ROI, King Street Media is the place to go.
Support Real Qualified's Review Sourced from Google
Absolutely fantastic organization. From the get-go, this organization has been invested in every metric in my business, from current metrics, goals, and CAC targets to our messaging both internally and to our prospective market. Haven't even launched with these guys yet and I can already tell they're different. Can't wait to see where this goes. Looking forward to expanding on this review with some metrics.
Alik Volkov's Review Sourced from Google
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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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