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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 112 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency praised for its exceptional project management, customer service, and ability to enhance online presence through SEO, PPC, and website development. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend their timely delivery and personalized service, citing improvements in online visibility, lead generation, and customer interaction, with over 50% highlighting their superior communication and professionalism.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency, a comprehensive digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and web development, is consistently praised for its responsive communication and professional project management. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their timely delivery and friendly culture, while a few note the need for improved industry-specific understanding. Overall, 85% of the feedback is positive, emphasizing their high ratings and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and overall digital strategy. Based on reviews, the company receives positive feedback for its comprehensive approach, expertise, and communication, with over 85% of reviews highlighting their detailed project management and client-focused service. Nonetheless, one review from a larger client indicates dissatisfaction with performance and cost management for high-budget campaigns.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, content marketing, and web design. Overall feedback indicates a high level of customer satisfaction, with approximately 70% of reviews praising their strategic approach, responsiveness, and successful project outcomes. However, certain reviews highlight significant shortcomings in campaign management and project delivery, accounting for about 30% of negative feedback.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Midsize cloud consulting & SI company Miracle Technologies , is in New York, New York. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Established in 1921, Weber Shandwick Scotland is a large New York, New York-based public relations firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is an agency specializing in Amazon account management, PPC management, listing optimization, and digital marketing. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness, expertise, and data-driven strategies, with significant improvements in sales and ROI. Approximately 70% of reviewers emphasize their strong communication and alignment with client goals, showcasing their dedication to client success.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and out-of-home marketing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional project management, insightful media strategies, and innovative use of their Reticle platform for audience targeting. Their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and improve brand metrics consistently impresses clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 39 projectsCoozmoo Digital. Solutions. Agency is a digital marketing company specializing in SEO, website design, and Google Ads management. The firm is praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic approach, with 100% of reviewers noting their organized project management and tailored strategies. Clients appreciate their ability to communicate clearly and deliver results, such as increased website traffic and improved search engine rankings. Some suggest enhancing AI usage for faster outcomes.
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Underscore Marketing is an Advertising company launched in 2002. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Situation is an UX agency founded in 2001. Their services include UX/UI Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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VIVIZO is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. The team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is based in New York, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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SEO company Only Outreach provides Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2022.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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SEO company Sitebaker was founded in 2018. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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In Newark, New Jersey, Roofers Newark is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2016.
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Established in 1987, SPORTFIVE is a Sports Marketing company. The agency focuses on Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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Improove Inc., a SEO agency, offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The firm is in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jersey City, NJ
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Web design agency The Pro Website Design is in Jersey City, New Jersey. They specialize in Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Social media marketing firm Grexa AI was founded in 2024. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Book Writers and Publishers is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2019, the team provides Content Marketing and Branding.
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Vidsy is a social media marketing company established in 2015. The midsize team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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AMZ Founders is a midsize Marketing Strategy company established in 2021. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Brand Tempest is a social media marketing agency. Their team is in New York, New York. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New york, NY
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In Sandton, South Africa and New york, New York, IBORA MEDIA is a graphic design agency. Founded in 2012, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Survyc is an Advertising company in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2020, Revenue Crafted is a midsize Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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9AM is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2025 and focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2010, Meridian Book Publishers is an Advertising company. The firm focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Audio Production company Author Publishing House was founded in 2024. The team offers Audio Production and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Virtual Experts Limited is a Digital Strategy company. The New York, New York-based firm was founded in 2014. Their services include Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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First and Last PR is a public relations firm headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tenafly, NJ
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See all 5 projectsTenXPR is a public relations firm renowned for its strategic media services, including pitching thought leadership content and securing high-profile media placements. The company consistently receives positive feedback across reviews, with 100% of clients highlighting their responsiveness, effective communication, and strong results. Clients commend TenXPR for their proactive approach and ability to deliver high-impact media coverage in top-tier outlets.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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Icu2 PRODUCTIONS inc is a graphic design company launched in 1992. The small team provides Graphic Design and Branding.
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An Abstract Agency is a New York, New York-based SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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Located in New York, New York, LegalEdge Marketers is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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SEO Marketing Nerds is a SEO company. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2022. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO company Shibga Media is in New Rochelle, New York. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Based in Noida, India and New York, New York, Aurven Technologies is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Maple is a pay per click agency. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2019. Their services include Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rego Park, NY
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Doctor Rank is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Rego Park, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fort Lee, NJ
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Seenu Tech, a SEO services firm, was established in 2024. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsGzeez Tech Design and Software Development Company offers services in creating the scope of work, business model development, UI/UX design, and system development. The overall feedback highlights their outstanding project management and communication, with satisfactory design and development phases, although some timelines were extended due to additional features.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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CiiAction Group is a CRM consulting and SI company headquartered in Mississauga, Canada and Montreal, Canada. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Other Digital Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Berlin Cameron is a branding company. Their team is headquartered in New York, New York and Berlin , Germany and provides Branding and Advertising.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Campfire is a branding firm. The company is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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Web design agency Vegabond Marketing was launched in 2018. The company offers Web Design and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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Advertising company Steadfast Agency, LLC is in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Visora, a web design agency, is based in New York, New York. Launched in 2020, the team provides Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Keyport, NJ
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See all 13 projectsNew Jupiter Media, Inc. is a digital marketing agency specializing in managing Google Ads, Bing, Facebook, and LinkedIn campaigns across various industries. The company receives consistently positive feedback, with reviewers highlighting their expertise, responsiveness, and ability to deliver results. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their effective communication, while many note significant improvements in lead generation and conversion rates. Most clients express satisfaction with their tailored approach and reliable service.
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Direct Marketing company Endear was established in 2017. The team offers Direct Marketing and Event Marketing and is based in New York, New York.
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Founded in 2020, CMO Huddles is a branding agency. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Edison, NJ
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See all 1 projectsSEO Digital Sight is a proficient SEO and digital marketing agency known for its focus on enhancing organic visibility and lead generation. Their reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing impressive keyword targeting and improved click-through rates. Clients appreciate their clear communication, transparency, and strategic execution, with 100% of reviewers mentioning their reliable project management and commitment to long-term growth.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Yonkers, NY
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SoftLabNY is a small Mobile & App Marketing company established in 2017. Their team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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RRDA LI, Inc. Is a New York, New York-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Advertising company Tombras was established in 1946. The midsize team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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MadDog Studios, a video production agency, provides Video Production and Branding. The firm is located in New York, New York.
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VR IT Services Pro is a New York, New York-based custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2023.
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in New York
Local agencies live and breathe the city’s trends. Think Fashion Week buzz or holiday shopping on Fifth Avenue. By working with an NYC-based team you gain:
- Immediate access to local media, influencer, and event networks
- On-site collaboration for faster creative iterations
- Insight into regional search habits (e.g., borough-specific queries)
- Familiarity with compliance rules affecting finance, healthcare, and other heavily regulated New York industries For companies targeting national or global markets, NYC agencies often have multilingual talent and connections that extend far beyond the city.
Budgets vary widely:
- Hourly rates: $150–$300 for senior-level strategists
- Monthly retainers: $5,000–$25,000, depending on scope and channel mix
- Project work (e.g., website launch or campaign sprint): $15,000–$100,000+ Large agencies along Madison Avenue usually command the higher end; boutique shops in Brooklyn or Queens may offer leaner pricing without sacrificing creativity.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, agencies often specialize in:
- Finance & fintech
- Fashion and beauty
- Hospitality, restaurants, and tourism
- Healthtech and biotech
- Real estate and proptech
- Arts, entertainment, and nonprofits
Many firms also have dedicated teams for SaaS startups clustered around “Silicon Alley.”
Follow these guidelines to help with your process:
- Define objectives—brand awareness, lead generation, e-commerce sales, etc.
- Shortlist agencies with case studies in your vertical.
- Review Clutch ratings for strategy, quality, and timelines.
- Ask about channel expertise (SEO vs. paid media) and in-house vs. outsourced talent.
- Request KPIs and reporting cadence that match your decision cycles.
Pro tip: Schedule an in-person or virtual workshop to gauge culture fit; collaboration style can be a decisive factor in NYC’s fast-paced market.
Look out for companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed rankings or viral promises (no one controls algorithms).
- Opaque pricing or heavily bundled “black-box” services.
- Minimal local references despite claiming NYC expertise.
- High staff turnover—ask who will actually work on your account.
- One-size-fits-all strategies; successful NYC campaigns require neighborhood-level nuance.