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BRAINT is a specialized Paid Media Agency founded in 2017 in Medellín, Colombia. We help companies turn digital advertising into measurable business growth through strategy, data, technology, and AI-powered optimization...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Terra-Codes combines link building and AI visibility in one integrated service. We help businesses, online stores and agencies strengthen their digital authority through relevant backlinks, brand mentions and placements in trusted editorial environments. Our approach connects established SEO practices with...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mettmann, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bahrain marketing consultancy for real estate, health and fitness brands: paid ads, SEO and AI search, and social media built to bring qualified leads at minimum spend...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're an Inbound Marketing Agency focused on Lead Generation...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Havas Group thrives as a global communication titan, boasting 700 agencies across 100 nations and engaging 20,000 professionals. Specializing in public affairs, creativity, media, and innovation, our unique, silo-free model promotes integrated collaboration, always prioritizing our clients' vision...
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- Public Relations
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Robindale Media is a premier media buying agency known for its full-service approach and boutique concierge ethos. With over 200 years of combined experience, the agency offers a unique blend of purchasing prowess and platinum-level customer service. Through research-driven strategies and cutting-edge market...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Penn Valley, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Savvy Creations PR is a Social media and PR agency which was created with the sole purpose of helping businesses create a strong digital footprint...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an award-winning marketing and advertising agency. We do brand identities, web design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, print, motion graphics and videos...
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- Advertising
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EX Studio: Where Digital Brilliance Comes to Life. Our forte lies in propelling brands to new heights through adept digital marketing, strategic branding, and innovative web development. Let our tailored solutions unlock the full potential of your business...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Bayonne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Libra Consulting is a boutique marketing and business development agency specialized in luxury hospitality, real estate, and retail. Since 2016, we have helped clients around the world grow through strategic branding, 360 marketing, and high-impact campaigns...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digia is a digital agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence through web development, digital marketing, branding, and technology-driven solutions. The agency focuses on creating effective digital experiences that enhance visibility, engagement, and business growth...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Nabeul, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BillboardMax is a DOOH advertising agency that helps brands buy and manage outdoor media across Florida and the U.S. The team handles location research, highway digital screen selection, vendor coordination, creative preparation, scheduling, launch support, and reporting...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Hallandale Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agencia de performance marketing en Santiago de Chile, fundada en 2020. Gestionamos Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads y TikTok Ads para empresas B2B y B2C, con cada campaña conectada al CRM del cliente para medir leads y ventas reales. Sumamos optimización de conversión (landing pages, formularios...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ZAVYANS is a full-stack digital marketing, software development, and AI automation agency...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Socialfly is a social-first digital agency built for brands across every stage of growth. We build connected ecosystems where insights from influencer campaigns inform paid targeting, organic content sparks community conversations, and every channel makes the others smarter...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Today we are a B2B growth marketing hub that blends strategic consulting, venture building, and execution. Our remuneration is based on the results we generate. We have a start-up culture and agile work methods...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Berriman Web Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, specializes in providing top-tier digital ads management and search engine marketing services to clients throughout New England. With our expertise and strategic approach, we help businesses achieve their...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fast Digital is a digital performance marketing agency with a global presence, having teams located in multiple countries. Our core business revolves around driving measurable results for our clients, with a focus on enhancing their bottom line. We believe that the most important thing for our clients is...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expert solutions for digital success. Tailored services include social media management, SEO, web design, and more. You can maximize ROI and engage your target audience with us...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forum Communications is a full service strategic marketing agency focused on helping clients find their voice in a crowded marketplace...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Gainesville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Peoria, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Convertem is a performance-based digital marketing agency in Novo Hamburgo (RS), Brazil, that develops customized strategies for companies seeking structured and measurable growth in the digital environment. We work with paid traffic, lead generation, e-commerce performance, website creation, content...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Family-run marketing agency in Land O' Lakes, FL for owner-run local businesses across Tampa Bay. We run Facebook, Instagram and Google ads, manage social media, build fast websites and optimize Google Business Profiles, with a free marketing review, month-to-month terms and plain monthly reports on leads and...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Land O' Lakes, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UltraVision Agency is a digital marketing agency based in Marrakech, Morocco. We write, shoot and edit performance video ads, then run them on Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google and TikTok Ads, optimised for cost per lead and per booked meeting rather than clicks.We also build websites and conversion...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sonar Unlimited offers clients a new approach to digital marketing, advertising, SEO and analytics...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...
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- CRO
- Advertising
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Novato, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $210/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
D&GG Marketing Communications and Advertising, Public Relation. As a family-owned and operated business, we pride ourselves on delivering every assignment on time and within budget. We have never missed a deadline or failed to meet a clients objectiveand our standard is simple: were only as good as our most...
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- Print Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Decoder is a digital marketing agency specializing in driving targeted traffic, increasing conversion rates, and profitably scaling customer acquisition. What makes them unique is their all-senior level team, customer-centric process, and exceptional track record across industries. Noteworthy clients include...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Teixos, our longstanding tagline, "Effective Agility," remains as pertinent as ever, particularly in the current landscape where powerful artificial intelligence plays a crucial role. Artificial intelligence serves to enhance, accelerate, and optimize every aspect of our processes, ensuring maximum...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Campinas, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roxfire is a performance-driven marketing agency focused on building scalable revenue systems, not just running ads. We help service businesses generate consistent, high-quality leads through Google Ads, Meta Ads, and SEO, all integrated into one optimized acquisition system...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agencia de marketing digital y diseño web en Valladolid. Ofrecemos nuestros servicios en toda España...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Valladolid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
You're not in the marketing business. You're in the plumbing business. We make sure you never have to become a marketing expert just to keep your schedule full. Our team builds complete plumbing lead generation systems using SEO, paid ads, AI automation, websites, CRM, email marketing, and review generation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRM Consulting
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
EasyPRwire is a full service digital press release distribution platform designed to help businesses and agencies secure high authority media placements. We simplify the PR process by connecting your announcements directly to top news networks, search engines, and niche publications. With guaranteed...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategy. Creative. Technology...
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- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a performance marketing agency in Madrid running Meta, Google, TikTok and LinkedIn Ads for small and mid-sized businesses. What makes us different: we connect our clients' CRM to the ad platforms, so campaigns are measured against closed sales, not leads or form fills. We can tell you which campaign...
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- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nobox Group builds the reporting layer growing companies are missing: executive dashboards, per unit scorecards and automated performance reports, plus the tracking and paid media behind them. Agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom hire us as a white label partner for client reporting, tracking...
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- Big Data Analytics
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Barueri, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scaledon's team of experts guides clients through the full marketing cycle with 15+ years of experience. From strategic planning to data management and reporting, our services cover every aspect needed for a successful campaign - including PPC, SEO, email initiatives and creative content/designs...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our digital marketing agency offers comprehensive services to help boost your online business. With our team of experts in paid traffic, social media, website creation, and branding, we can help you achieve your business goals and increase your online presence. Whether you need help creating a new website or...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BonBonica Digital Marketing Agency specializes in assisting local businesses in discovering and engaging with new customers. While you concentrate on refining your service delivery and products, our team formulates effective strategies to ensure their successful sales. We consistently create impactful...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Swampscott, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe in using design to bring your creativity into reality. And with inspirational designs through various mediums to better communicate your brands key messages with important stakeholders...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full service digital marketing agency that helps businesses connect with their audiences in a targeted and authentic way...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Digital ByteTeck, our brand story is more than just a narrative; it's a journey we undertake alongside startups. We are committed to supporting their growth and success every step of the way...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KR1STNA Media delivers end-to-end marketing, sales, and technology solutions that accelerate growth. We blend strategy with execution, helping businesses streamline processes, strengthen customer journeys, and maximize ROI. From CRM automation to creative campaigns, our team equips leaders with tools and...
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- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Outreach Strategists is an award-winning strategic communications and marketing agency specializing in digital marketing, community outreach, and public affairs for education, workforce development, transportation, infrastructure, and healthcare clients across Texas and the United States...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Sukle (pronounced soo-kul) is an independent, creatively-led agency built to solve the toughest and most interesting challenges our clients face. For 30 years, Sukle has used unexpected creativity to drive positive change for purpose driven client organizations...
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BROagency is a USA-based digital marketing and lead generation agency that helps businesses accelerate growth through innovative internet marketing strategies and performance-driven campaigns. With a focus on advertising, lead generation, and digital business development, the agency combines strategic...
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- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
XenithReach Group Is a professional digital marketing company specializing In AI Automation, Social Media Marketing & Management, YouTube Automation & Promotion and E-commerce Marketing. Founded by Adejare Temidayo Kingsley and based In Lagos, Nigeria. We're known to serving clients, brand/business owners...
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ads Catalyst is a Singapore digital marketing agency specialising in Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, SEO, and web design. We help SMEs grow through performance-driven campaigns and measurable results...
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Media Buying Agencies
Which platforms do media buying companies manage?
Media buying firms manage major advertising platforms where your audience spends time, both online and offline. They handle campaigns across multiple channels to reach people at different stages of the buying journey and to improve overall results.
- Paid search and social
Agencies run ads on platforms like Google, Bing, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. These channels drive targeted traffic, leads, and sales based on user intent and behavior. - Programmatic and display
They use demand-side platforms to buy ad space automatically across websites and apps. This includes banner, video, and native ads, all optimized in real time. - CTV and OTT (Streaming ads)
A media buying firm places ads on streaming services and smart TVs to help brands reach audiences who no longer watch traditional cable. - Traditional media
They still buy ad space on TV, radio, print, and billboards when it makes sense for reach and brand awareness. - Audio and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
Ads on Spotify, podcasts, and digital billboards in public spaces like malls, highways, and transit stations.
What is the difference between media planning and media buying agencies?
Media planning agencies decide where, when, and how to advertise. Media buying firms execute that plan by purchasing ad space and managing placements.
Planning sets the strategy; buying delivers the ads.
| Aspect | Media planning | Media buying |
| Main role | Builds the strategy | Executes the strategy |
| Focus | Audience, channels, timing, budget | Negotiation, placement, delivery |
| Goal | Choose the best mix of platforms | Get the best price and placements |
| Tasks | Research audience, select channels, allocate budget | Purchase ads, manage bids, optimize placements |
| Output | Media plan | Live campaign and ad placements |
How do media buyers choose the right channels for a campaign?
Media buyers choose channels by matching audience behavior, campaign goals, and budget to the platforms most likely to deliver results. They rely on data to see where people spend time and shift spend toward what performs best.
| Business size | How agencies choose advertising channels | Typical channels |
| Small business | Focus on low-cost, high-return channels with quick feedback. Prioritize direct response and easy tracking. | Google Ads (search), Facebook/Instagram, TikTok |
| Mid-size business | Balance growth and efficiency. Test multiple channels and scale what works. Combine awareness and conversions. | Paid social, Google Ads, YouTube, programmatic display |
| Large business | Maximize reach and brand impact while maintaining performance. Use a full-funnel strategy across many channels. | TV, CTV/OTT, programmatic, paid social, search, OOH |
Core logic stays the same at every level: reach the right audience, support the campaign goal, and invest where return is strongest.
How much do media buying companies' services cost?
Media buying firms usually charge a percentage of your ad spend, typically between 3% and 10%, or a flat monthly fee depending on campaign size. Smaller budgets pay higher percentages, while large budgets get lower rates.
Typical pricing models:
- Percentage of ad spend: 5% to 10% for most campaigns
- Flat monthly fee: $2,000 to $15,000+, depending on scope
- Project-based (strategy/planning): $1,500 to $50,000+
- Setup fees: 2% to 3% of initial spend (one-time)
How pricing scales:
| Ad spend | Typical fee |
| $10,000-$100,000 | 8%-10% |
| $100,000-$1M | 5%-8% |
| $1M-$10M | 3.5%-5% |
| $10M+ | 3%-4% |
Costs depend on your ad budget, the number of channels, campaign complexity, targeting depth, creative needs, and the amount of ongoing management and reporting required.
You are not just paying for ad placement. You're paying for strategy, execution, optimization, and performance improvement.
Is there a minimum spend?
There is no strict minimum spend, but in practice, you need at least $1,000 to $3,000 per month to generate enough data for optimization and results. Very small budgets, like $5 per day, rarely perform because they don’t generate enough clicks or conversions.
For better performance, campaigns should aim for at least 30 conversions per month, which often requires higher spend depending on your cost per click.
More advanced channels like programmatic or CTV usually require $5,000 to $10,000+ to run effectively, and many agencies set similar minimums to ensure campaigns are worth managing.
How long does it take to see results from media buying?
You can see initial results in 2 to 4 weeks, but most campaigns need 2 to 3 months to stabilize and deliver consistent ROI.
Early signals like impressions, clicks, and some leads often appear within days to a few weeks, especially on paid social and search. However, platforms need time to learn and optimize, so stronger and more reliable results usually take 8 to 12 weeks.
For more complex campaigns, such as B2B or high-ticket offers, meaningful revenue impact can take 3 to 6 months due to longer sales cycles and ongoing optimization.
What industries benefit from media buying services?
Media buying services deliver the most value to industries that depend on steady customer acquisition, strong competition, and precise targeting.
Those industries include:
- eCommerce and retail: Drive online sales with targeted ads and retargeting
- Real estate and construction: Promote listings and reach qualified buyers
- Healthcare and wellness: Attract new patients with compliant, targeted campaigns
- Technology and SaaS: Reach decision-makers in competitive markets
- Hospitality and tourism: Capture demand with seasonal and location-based ads
- Financial services and insurance: Generate leads and build trust through education
- Automotive and local services: Drive inquiries and bookings through search and local ads