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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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How We Picked the Best Advertising Companies

To select the top advertising companies, we reviewed their testimonials, case studies, industry reputation, team expertise, client roster, and executive management. Our team of agency experts developed a scoring system to measure their overall performance based on several important factors:

  • Reviews: Quality of work, client satisfaction, and level of trustworthiness
  • Portfolio: Tangible examples of an agency's track record
  • Awards and press: Industry reputation and innovation
  • Team bios: The agency’s qualifications and team dynamics
  • Top services: Core competencies and areas of expertise

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Discover the Best Advertising Agencies

5,370 Companies - Rankings updated: July 22, 2026

DesignRush evaluates all ad agencies listed based on their expertise, proven results, and client reviews. Some positions may be paid.

  • Where Creativity Meets Strategy.

    Where Creativity Meets Strategy.

    Dedicated and detail-oriented, Isabel Sánchez Huertas is distinguished by her background in Fine Arts. Graduating from Altea in 2003, she gained a deep understanding of essential concepts that foster her natural creativity and ensure its effective application to meet the unique demands of every project or...  View Intro Agencia's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Murcia, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Design of graphic and multimedia products.

    Design of graphic and multimedia products.

    Experience at the service of your vision. Mirko Rinaldi Creative Studio, with a consolidated background in visual communication, advertising and marketing, combines aesthetics and strategy to ensure that each visual element communicates the right value to the target audience...  View Mirko Rinaldi Advertising & Creative Studio's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Providing our clients with visually stunning designs, and technically robust web development.

    Providing our clients with visually stunning designs, and technically robust web development.

    Top Shelf Media is a web design & development company committed to bringing clients professional and ethical services in Calgary, and across Canada and the United States. We provide web design, web development, search engine optimization, and web hosting services. Contact us for more details...  View Top Shelf Media's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Videos & Marketing Campaigns That Grow Your Business

    Videos & Marketing Campaigns That Grow Your Business

    We create powerful video content and deploy those videos through sophisticated advertising funnels that produce a 2-10X return on our client's investment. If you want to grow your business and build a longterm partnership, Force Media is ready for...  View Force Media's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Nuestro objetivo es impulsar tu negocio

    Nuestro objetivo es impulsar tu negocio

    Our goal is to improve your business increasing the number of leads the company receives...  View Diceto's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Were the passion for innovation and dedication to excellence merge to reinvent the world of design.

    Were the passion for innovation and dedication to excellence merge to reinvent the world of design.

    Estilográfico is a branding design studio dedicated to guiding clients in discovering the perfect solutions for their businesses, uncovering the unique essence that sets them apart as professionals or brands. With a commitment to excellence, we specialize in crafting distinctive branding strategies that...  View Estilográfico Communication's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Tandil, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Attorney Marketing Network Is the Leading Legal Marketing Agency.

    Attorney Marketing Network Is the Leading Legal Marketing Agency.

    Attorney Marketing Network is the leading legal marketing agency providing a wide array of digital services such as SEO, PPC, SMO, CRM, Web Development and more...  View Attorney Marketing Network's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Driving Real Business Results in Thailand & Asia through Data-Driven SNS & Influencer Solutions

    Driving Real Business Results in Thailand & Asia through Data-Driven SNS & Influencer Solutions

    FinT Thailand is a premier SNS marketing agency driving real business outcomes for global brands in Thailand and ASEAN. We provide end-to-end solutions, from strategy to execution. Our core strength is "WeGrow," an exclusive network of nano and micro-influencers used to generate mass, authentic local reviews...  View FinT Thailand's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Shibuya City, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Partner

    Digital Marketing Partner

    We are proud to have so many successful stories, as we are dedicated Digital Marketing Agency to grow with our customers and we do appreciate and highly consider our client's needs and expectations, so we are keeping our consultancy as an add on regardless we win the deal or not...  View Zmaxmedia Digital Agency's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Independent. Transparent. Comprehensive.

    Independent. Transparent. Comprehensive.

    A compact agency, with a global mindset...  View Mozmene's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Yokohama, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategy-Based Creative.

    Strategy-Based Creative.

    Muir Design stands as a Graphic Design firm that crafts comprehensive brands designed to resonate and forge emotional connections with individuals. My design methodology seamlessly merges strategy with a deep commitment to craftsmanship. My expertise lies in developing logos, brochures, and websites catering...  View Muir Design's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Build Brands People Recognize On Sight.

    We Build Brands People Recognize On Sight.

    We are Style Driven we are a creative production agency. Overflow for agencies. Full creative for SMBs, Design, Web, Photo, Video - All in-house. Charlotte, NC est. 2016...  View Style Driven's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Designing Visions, Crafting Stories.

    Designing Visions, Crafting Stories.

    Hey there! My name is Vilmar Fernandes, I'm a UX/UI Designer and Product Designer with over 17 years of experience in the digital industry. Currently based in Sao Paulo...  View Vilmar Fernandes's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creativity That Inspires Human Connections

    Creativity That Inspires Human Connections

    Leo Burnett UK is a full-service creative advertising agency specializing in brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital experiences, social media, influencer marketing, sponsorships, design, and film production. As part of the Publicis Groupe network, the agency is known for creating culturally relevant...  View Leo UK's portfolio

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A World-Renowned Creative & Production Studio

    A World-Renowned Creative & Production Studio

    Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Operating across all elements of the media mix, offline and online to produce campaigns for both brand building and direct response. Our client portfolio is broadly based including Tourism, Finance, Retail, Leisure, Home Interest products and FMCG...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Content, Creative, and Promotion.

    Content, Creative, and Promotion.

    Based of our Dubai Media City, ICS is a global consortium providing marketing communication and localization services to organizations requiring integrated communications...  View International Communication profile

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The UK's leading producer of cost effective TV commercials

    The UK's leading producer of cost effective TV commercials

    Space City is the UK's most cost-effective TV advertising production company, providing a complete service from script to screen. Based in London and Manchester, we specialise in DRTV, brand response commercials and campaigns for first-time advertisers...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • VYADD s.r.o. is a programmatic platform for mobile advertisers and publishers.The company has been operating on the mobile market since 2017 and has the Head office in Prague, Czech Republic. VYADD s.r.o offers programmatic solutions (Open RTB integration, eCPM model and XML integration for push...  View VYADD S.r.o. profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Prague, Czech Republic
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • APAC's Official #1 HubSpot Partner and the #7 partner globally.

    APAC's Official #1 HubSpot Partner and the #7 partner globally.

    We're a HubSpot ELITE Partner that delivers the full stack growth platform to implement Marketing, Sales, Service, CMS and integrations. We bring a human approach to digital transformation for businesses who want to grow, no matter your size or industry...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Pioneering Modern Advertising & Branding

    Pioneering Modern Advertising & Branding

    We are DAVID. Born from the legacy of David Ogilvy, the pioneer of modern advertising...  View David Agency profile

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Since 2004, we have been helping our clients form strong bonds with the public and media without compromising our professional and ethical values...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
  • To Us, Its All About Story.

    To Us, Its All About Story.

    White Whale Pictures, Inc. handles every single aspect of visual storytelling for film, television and corporate video production...  View White Whale Pictures profile

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Integrated Design & Marketing

    Integrated Design & Marketing

    This is a page to enlighten and inspire others by sharing how design influences our emotions, reactions and decisions...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • MPi Video, Media Productions, Inc., is a video production company. We produce corporate video programs primarily for web use...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing Agency With a Sole Focus on the Real Estate Industry

    Marketing Agency With a Sole Focus on the Real Estate Industry

    Our founder has created and implemented innovative and proprietary marketing methods across a wide array of top tier real estate companies nationwide, leading to a significant increase in net profits...  View Marketing Real Estate profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • If youre looking for a creative advertising agency that is agile and responsive, Gatecrasher is it. As your communications partner, our mission is to change behaviour through creativity. The bigger the challenge you throw at us, the more we thrive...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Scalable Marketing & Software Consulting

    Scalable Marketing & Software Consulting

    We help coaches and service providers attract the right clients at the right price, anytime they want!...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Ashburn, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Maelaf Branding & Web Design Agency, has designed 100+ B2B Websites, Closing over $200K sales for our clients...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    Location
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Expert solutions for extraordinary outcomes. We are dedicated to providing personalised services that are tailored to meet and exceed the demands of your business...  View Bigblock Solutions profile

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Raising Brands

    Raising Brands

    We work to build brands and elevate them to the next level. Our exclusive method BeyondBrand, develops strategy by data-driven based...  View Above Branding profile

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    Location
    Recife, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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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. 

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Vanessa Maandal is a digital writer with expertise in content marketing and creative direction. She has developed successful campaigns for global brands, such as Boehringer Ingelheim, Kellogs Singapore, and Friesland Campina. At DesignRush, she writes content focused on marketing strategies led by award-winning agencies to connect them with like-minded organizations and individuals.

Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.