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  • E-Commerce Got Hard We Can Help.

    Reap Commerce runs paid media as one piece of a connected system alongside CRO, SEO, and lifecycle email, with every channel briefed from the same customer evidence. Clients can start with a fixed-fee diagnostic before committing to ongoing paid media management...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    13 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Media Solutions for Every Channel

    Cohort.digital serves as the media buying arm for other ad agencies, executing paid campaigns on their behalf without replacing the agency relationship. The team also works directly with businesses, either running media planning independently or alongside an in-house marketing staff...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    Location
    Topeka, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
  • Integrated Paid Media Agency | Full-Funnel Media Strategy, Planning, & Buying.

    Dossier Media buys media spanning hyper-targeted paid search and social all the way to international print and national TV. The same team handles every channel rather than splitting work across separate specialists per platform...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • The MENA SEO & AI Search Agency That Drives Growth

    Voctos builds paid search campaigns starting with keyword and competitor ad research, then audits landing pages before any ad goes live. Analytics and CRM setup happen alongside campaign creation so conversion data feeds back into ongoing optimization...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Middletown, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $37/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Featured By Forbes as Change Maker Company. Rank Higher, Grow Faster

    As a full-service, progressive digital web agency in India & USA, SEOTonic delivers impeccable services to build brands and help them connect with their own clients digitally. We believe in building dynamic, collaborative partnerships to share knowledge and ideas that will gain the results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Boutique Online Marketing Consultancy

    Yael Consulting is a results-driven Google Ads and online marketing consultancy dedicated to helping businesses grow profitably through smarter, data-driven strategies. We partner with companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 firms, designing unique strategies tailored to your specific market...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    Location
    Commack, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Unlocking Digital Strategies For Local and FinTech Brands

    At Uniweb, we're more than a digital agency; we're your dedicated allies in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Our commitment to excellence and results drives us to combine creativity, technology, and strategic insight to elevate local businesses and global FinTech projects...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Scale Your Business With White Label Google Ads, Risk Free

    Nexa PPC Agency helps businesses grow with expert Google Ads strategies tailored to deliver results. We proudly offer a money-back guarantee if measurable outcomes aren't achieved within 90 days. Trusted by clients across diverse industries, we focus on boosting ROI, generating quality leads & sales...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
  • Next-Level Social Media for Next-Level Brands.

    We help established businesses turn organic social media into a growth channel that actually delivers: scroll-stopping content, daily engagement, and our signature outreach engine that puts you in front of thousands of the right potential customers every month...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Amplifying Your Media Impact

    As a leading, independent, woman-owned media agency with offices in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Rochester, Hoffmann Murtaugh delivers exceptional media solutions. Our team boasts extensive experience across industries and media channels, enabling us to craft targeted strategies for both national and local...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Data-Driven Media Solutions

    Ocean Media transforms advertising investments with data-driven strategies and advanced technology. The agency delivers custom media solutions that optimize budgets and ensure measurable outcomes. With over 25 years of expertise, Ocean Media creates impactful campaigns that resonate across platforms and drive...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Huntington Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We plan and manage advertising campaigns for you.

    Float Media House is a dynamic advertising agency specializing in precision media planning and programmatic buying that helps brands and agencies scale their operations with enterprise-level impact, even on startup budgets. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, real-time data, and advanced analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    Location
    Downey, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One team for your marketing, website, and AI with prices you can read and work you own.

    DGR TechLabs is a US-registered (Wyoming) digital agency running marketing, web and software builds, and AI under one senior team since 2018. We publish fixed prices for productized work, scope retainers in writing, run month-to-month with no lock-in, and hand clients full ownership of every asset, account...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Revenue Rise

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    Award-winning design. Systems that close deals.

    Revenue Rise builds award-winning websites and client acquisition systems for mortgage brokers and realtors across the US and Canada. 412+ clients. $863M+ in transactions influenced...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $97/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Amplifying Your Brand's Reach

    Berk Marketing specializes in radio and TV advertising, leveraging direct-response strategies to generate qualified leads quickly and cost-effectively. Its unique approach to remnant radio advertising allows businesses to target specific demographics and achieve fast results without breaking the budget. With...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Audio Production
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • All Marketing. One Partner.

    Spotlight is a full service marketing firm, web design agency and magazine publisher located in Fargo, ND, Bismarck ND, Western Minnesota and Sioux Falls, SD...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Marketing Precision Partner

    Bullseye Strategy is a boutique digital marketing agency delivering big-agency results. We specialize in SEO, paid media, content, and full-funnel strategies that drive real business growth. With senior-level talent and personalized, data-driven campaigns, we turn traffic into ROI...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • One stop, one team, to handle all your creative and marketing needs

    With over 25 years of experience, we are your go-to partner for all your marketing, design, and advertising needs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Campbell Hall, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Phase 3 Marketing and Communications is an integrated marketing services company providing solutions from ideation to execution. Our mission is to simplify life for marketers by delivering the most-needed marketing services in-house, under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
  • When it comes to growing businesses and reaching new heights, weve got you covered!

    HyperLnx offers a wide range of services for modern digital marketing. We offer branding, web development, funnel & marketing audit, search engine optimization, paid advertising and lead generation. We are passionate about our work and we want to help you succeed by providing the best possible digital...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Driving Results, Creating Impact

    Unleashing the power of data and collaboration to bridge the gap between sales and marketing and drive success. Market to potential clients wherever they are via email, social media, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Performance ads for brands that refuse to settle.

    Live PPC Ads runs Google Ads, Meta Ads and Microsoft Ads for e-commerce brands and lead generation businesses that want growth they can measure. We took a brand-new online liquor store to $2.26M in 18 months, grew a dental practice from 18 to 334 patient leads a month, and have driven $9.5M for a holster...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Henderson, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Full Service Agency You Can Rely Upon

    The Harman Media & Marketing Group, or THM2G for short, is a national full-service boutique agency. Our experts have experience in both digital marketing and traditional advertising. Custom responsive websites, Facebook ads, social media marketing, PPC, SEO, media buying, tv and radio production, reputation...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Aligning Brand With Business

    CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Don't Whisper, We ROAR.

    The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Bloomington, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Make Business Friends Forever

    Social media, marketing, and advertising agency. My BFF Social develops strategic marketing solutions that drive business forward...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More Sales. More Leads. More Customers.

    We Help Our Clients Get More Customers, Sales, and Leads. We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Florida...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Weston, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping Interior Design & Remodeling Companies to Scale

    We work with companies that want to grow their online audiences, increase brand awareness, and generate new leads. If your company aims to achieve any of these metrics, it will be our pleasure to work with you. Sneak peak: All this at an operational cost 30% lower than average...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative that converts. Leads that Close.

    BRD Media LLC is a Chicago-area digital marketing agency built around one question: which marketing actually produced booked work? We handle SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, web design, landing pages and CRM automation for local and regional service businesses in medical, dental, legal and home services. Tracking...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Villa Park, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Transforming businesses through digital marketing

    For the past two decades, Oneupweb has empowered marketers who feel overwhelmed and lacking support to become influential advocates for change within their organizations. Discover the transformative digital marketing experience we offer...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Helping Businesses Like Yours

    DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into visionary CEOs. Led by a founder with 25 years of Fortune 500 expertise, we provide high-level Online Business Management (OBM) and certified Meta Ads strategy. Unlike consultants who only offer advice, we provide strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Predictable Luxury Listings From Google

    DMR Media is a performance-focused real estate marketing agency built for agents, teams, and brokerages that want consistent listings, not random leads or empty metrics...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Appleton, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Turn Your Real Estate Business Into a Lead-Generating Machine

    RealtyCTL is a growth infrastructure partner for real estate agents and mortgage officers. Predictable lead generation, AI automation, CRM systems...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Harness the Power of Data and Fuel your Digital Marketing Success

    Attention Media leverages data as the cornerstone for achieving exceptional accuracy, engagement, and efficiency in advertising. Through advanced data-driven tools, in-depth analysis, and tailored management, we create campaigns that connect your business directly with your target audience, delivering...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Video Production & Social Media Marketing Agency

    INDIRAP is a full-service video production and video marketing agency serving growth-focused brands nationwide. Since 2013, INDIRAP has produced 20,000+ videos for 900+ clients across 40+ industries, including LinkedIn, Google, and Hyatt, pairing corporate video production with paid social, organic...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Broad Vision, Bold Results

    Skyline Digital Marketing is an Anderson, SC based agency with 12 industry certifications and a proven track record of delivering solid ROI for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Anderson, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Marketing A Better World

    Hive Digital - Marketing a Better World - is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, AI search optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), paid media, and digital strategy...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Holly Springs, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.

    We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $395/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Marketing More Affordable Than You May Think Possible

    Our marketing approach is to identify exact opportunities for getting your business more customers, sales, and revenue. We want to give your products and services the right messaging, design, and media channels at the most efficient price possible...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Exactius is a full-funnel growth agency accountable for its clients' P&L. Its AI-enabled senior operators provide performance marketing, strategy, creative, and whole-business analytics and data science, engaged one function at a time or as a full team. It serves consumer and B2B companies where paid...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Feature Your Success

    Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Event Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A full-service marketing agency obsessed with results

    MassMedia is an independent, fully-integrated, marketing, advertising, and public relations agency founded in 1997 with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Orange County. For nearly three decades, MassMedia has helped organizations unlock transformative growth by pairing data-driven strategy with award-winning...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • For Brands That Refuse To Be Ignored

    EARY Digital is a San Antonio, TX digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to be ignored. We specialize in custom website design, search engine optimization (SEO), video production, drone tours, content creation, and full-scale digital marketing all under one roof...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Boerne, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pry Open Your Inner Marketing Beast

    Use Creative Leverage to find elegant marketing solutions. We see Crobar as the power tool that helps clients raise their brand above the competition...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing, App Development and Web Development Company in Cincinnati

    Reversed out is a Digital Marketing, App Development and Web Development Company in Cincinnati...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Covington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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Media Buying Agency FAQs

What services do media buying agencies in the United States provide?

These types of agencies help brands with: 

  • Performance-focused digital campaigns: High-demand campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Search, and CTV, prioritizing short-form video and measurable, creative-led performance. 
  • Full-funnel paid media tied to creative-led campaigns: Roughly 60% to 70% of clients bundle creative and media for faster cycles, fewer handoffs, and performance-built creative. 
  • Programmatic and CTV packages: Growing rapidly, with challenger brands investing $15K to $150K per month for scalable reach, automated targeting, and measurable lift. 
  • Paid social advertising: Cross-platform campaigns delivering 1% to 2% average conversion rates, with top performers exceeding 3% on Meta and TikTok. 
  • Audience & competitive analysis: Audience research and competitor benchmarking to guide budget allocation and identify the highest-ROI channels. 
  • Analytics & performance reporting: Real-time KPI tracking, A/B testing, and optimization across impressions, CPM, CTR, conversions, ROAS, and attribution paths. 

How much do media buying services in the US cost?

Most media buying agencies charge between $100 and $150 per hour. They rely on a mix of retainers, spend-based fees, and setup costs, depending on scope and complexity.  

These numbers are based on industry research and expert insights from Colormatics:  

Fee Type Typical Cost Range Notes 
Monthly retainer $1,500 to $10,000 Based on complexity and channel mix 
% of media spend 10% to 20%  Scales with spend and performance scope 
One-time setup fee $1,500 to $3,000Tracking, pixels, dashboards, QA 
Hourly rate $100 to $150+ Specialized strategy or audits 

Beyond agency fees, overall campaign budgets vary significantly based on scale, channels, and timelines. The table below outlines common budget ranges for different types of media buying engagements. 

Campaign Type Budget Range Typical Scope 
Pilot campaigns ~$25,000 1 to 2 platforms, short run 
Integrated campaigns $50,000 to $300,000 Multi-channel, performance tracking 
Large/national campaigns Up to $500,00012 to 24 weeks, heavy media mix 

 

When can clients expect ROI from paid media campaigns?

ROI timelines vary by channel based on learning cycles, inventory dynamics, and optimization requirements. This table outlines when early performance signals usually appear and when results tend to stabilize. 

Channel Early Signals Stable Performance 
Paid social 7 to 21 days30 to 45 days 
Google Search 3 to 10 days (with volume) 8 to 12 weeks
YouTube 5 to 10 days3 to 4 weeks 
CTV/Programmatic4 to 8 weeks 10 to 12 weeks

 

What are the typical timelines for media buying projects from planning to launch?

Project timelines depend on campaign scale, creative complexity, and channel mix. These are typical expectations from strategy and setup through launch and ongoing optimization. 

Campaign SizePlanning & SetupBuild & QAOptimization CadenceTotal Timeline
Small-scale1 to 2 weeks3 to 5 daysWeekly 4 to 8 weeks 
Mid-size 2 to 3 weeks 1 week 2-3× weekly 8 to 12 weeks 
Large/Multi-channel 3 to 5 weeks 1 to 2 weeks Daily12 weeks to 6 months 

 

What KPIs should your business track when working with these agencies?

When working with a media buying agency in the US, KPIs should be selected to reflect both media efficiency and business impact, ensuring performance is measured beyond surface-level engagement.  

Key KPIs to monitor include: 

  • Impressions, reach, frequency, and CPM to assess delivery efficiency and audience exposure 
  • Click-through rate (CTR), cost per click (CPC), engagement rate, and video completion rate to evaluate creative and audience relevance 
  • Conversion rate, cost per acquisition (CPA), return on ad spend (ROAS), and customer acquisition cost (CAC) to measure profitability and scalability 
  • Attribution coverage, assisted conversions, and incrementality to understand paid media’s true contribution across channels 
  • Budget pacing, spend utilization, and testing velocity to gauge operational discipline and optimization effectiveness