Alexander SumnerGetting your business noticed in Philly isn’t easy. Even with a solid product and a functional website, it’s hard to break through the noise. With so many agencies out there, it’s tough to tell who’ll actually help and who just talks a good game.
One local business shared their experience with an agency that promised big results. The only thing that showed up fast was the invoice.
Marketing in Philly has deep roots, but the landscape has changed a lot. If you want genuine support without the smoke and mirrors, this list of top agencies is a great place to begin.
How much does it cost for marketing agencies in Philadelphia?
Marketing agencies in Philadelphia typically charge between $50 and $300 per hour, depending on the complexity of the project. Monthly services can range from $1,000 to $50,000, depending on business size and the scope of services.
1. Elite Online Media
Address: 1650 Market Street
Phone: (888) 671-0037
Business hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Elite Online Media made our list for its decade of experience helping Hispanic-owned businesses grow their online presence. They use bilingual marketing strategies that resonate with target audiences.
We really love how comprehensive their services are. They offer a full suite of services, including SEO, social media ads, and custom website design.
One local business owner told us that their inbound leads doubled within weeks of launching a new site and paid search campaign with Elite.
We also appreciate that their campaigns don’t feel copy-pasted. They take the time to understand each client’s brand voice and values, which really comes through in the final content and ad copy.
That said, their process is pretty structured—something that a few smaller businesses found a bit rigid, especially if they were looking for more flexibility or real-time collaboration.
Exceptional support and dedication with attentive, personalized guidance
“Excellent work! With the amount of work and effort and time they invested to help me out like never before from any other company, I’m astonished with their work. I want to thank Lorena Sanchez for helping me every step of the way, I had many questions and she was attentive and answered every concern and questions I had.”
- Jorge Painters, Google Review
Highly professional marketing team
“Thanks to elite online media my Business has grown by 50% thanks to samuel and his team im proud to say that my Business is on the top they helped me with logos website social media and custom video marketing very professional work. Strongly recomended. I live in ohio and yet they managed to put my job in their top priotity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐six stars from my end.”
- Juan Menjivar, Google Review
2. Renaissance
Address: 1341 N Delaware Ave, Suite 500
Phone: (267) 639-3080
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
What we liked about Renaissance is how all-in-one its digital services are. Beyond the usual SEO, they also handle video production, email marketing, and even CRM integration. This makes them a solid fit for businesses that want to centralize everything under one roof.
During our undercover consultation, their team outlined a campaign that combined video ads, retargeting emails, and HubSpot automation to track leads. The goal was to keep messaging consistent while reducing manual effort.
We also liked how they balance creative and technical services. One client we spoke with saw a noticeable bump in lead conversion after switching to a landing page Renaissance optimized and redesigned.
That said, follow-up communication can be spotty—some clients said delays made resolving issues more frustrating despite a strong start.
Responsive with quick and effective social media issue resolution
“Ayesha Khan was extremely helpful. I had an issue with my social media pages and she resolved my issue in less than 24 hours and kept me updated all along the way with emails and phone calls. She is very responsive and dedicated. Wonderful service provider.”
- Neil C, Google Review
Goes above and beyond to support business growth
“Ayesha is the best! She is very professional, precise and hardworking. She has helped our business grow tremendously, and takes great care of our social media pages and goes above and beyond to fulfill our business needs. Not only that she possesses a great charming spirit which makes it extremely pleasant to work with her. We highly recommend her expertise as she is highly skilled in what she is doing.”
- MATTRESS QUEEN, Google Review
3. Old City Media
Address: 2200 Arch St, Unit 202
Phone: (267) 939-0503
Business hours:
- Open 24 hours daily
Old City Media caught our attention for their hands-on, performance-based marketing—especially after working with big names like 20th Century Fox and 7-Eleven.
Their team explained how they use events, influencer tie-ins, and geo-targeted ads to drive foot traffic. One business owner told us a multi-city campaign nearly doubled their in-store visits.
We also appreciated that they don’t need long-term contracts. Rather, they deliver campaigns using a campaign-to-campaign results approach, allowing customers more flexibility and less initial financial risk.
Of course, this pay-for-performance approach may not be best suited for companies that want long-term consistency or fixed pricing.
Dedicated and collaborative team
“Working with Old City Media has been an absolute pleasure for Costello’s Ace Hardware. Ray and his team bring incredible value to everything they do, consistently going above and beyond to ensure success. Their flexibility and willingness to adapt to our needs have been invaluable, and their loyalty to our partnership truly sets them apart. What stands out most is their dedication to their clients’ success. It’s clear that Ray and his team genuinely care about delivering outstanding results, and they do so with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a personal touch that’s hard to find. We highly recommend Old City Media to anyone seeking a team that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and client satisfaction. Thank you, Ray and team, for your unwavering commitment and support!”
- Joey Costello, Google Review
Professional and easy-to-work-with team
“Ray and Old City Media has been a pleasure to work with. The business model is fabulous and being able to have access to things we normally wouldn’t have access too is just amazing! Thank you so much for everything you do! Always very professional as well and easy to work with!”
- Richmond Window Events, Google Review
4. Caveni Digital Solutions
Address: 410 Shurs Lane, Suite 110B
Phone: (267) 627-0119
Business hours:
- Monday – Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday – Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Caveni really caught our attention not just for their impressive media presence—featured in over 100 outlets, including The New York Times and Forbes. But it’s their clear emphasis on custom web development and high-impact digital strategy that really earned them the spot on our list.
Beyond building performance-optimized websites, Caveni also handles the marketing side—SEO, PPC, and content marketing. But what sets them apart is how these services work together—not in silos, but as part of a unified strategy.
They build out the whole customer journey—making sure content, search, and paid ads all work together to guide people from first click to conversion. Everything connects instead of being like separate efforts.
They also offer an affiliate referral system that provides up to 10% commission—something we don’t often see from agencies of this size. It’s a smart incentive that shows they value ongoing relationships with their network.
That said, their services don’t come cheap.
Knowledgeable and talented team
“Caveni is a really talented company. They have their thumb on a lot of emerging information on web design, branding and social media marketing. Great source of marketing knowledge and web design expertise!”
- Nicole Nimchuk, Google Review
Creative and professional team
“Anything they build comes out absolutely gorgeous. I’ve never seen anything be so professional yet so colorful. If you are looking for a website or marketing I would say to go with Caveni 100%.”
- Andrea Cella, Google Review
5. Design with Artisan
Address: 6133 McCallum St
Phone: (215) 500-8384
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Design with Artisan really surprised us—in the best way. Even though they’ve only been around for a few years, they’ve already made waves by landing in the top 1% of digital agencies nationally, awarded by UpCity. That kind of recognition isn’t handed out lightly.
What we love about them is their thoughtful, hands-on approach to digital marketing. They offer branding, SEO, and content support. They work closely with clients to refine messaging, improve visibility, and create marketing plans tailored to long-term goals.
The only catch is that because they’re growing fast, they might not always be able to take on last-minute or rush jobs. So, it’s worth checking availability early if you’re on a tight timeline.
Delivers outstanding performance and results
“Design with Artisan has been one of the best experiences I have had with a website design and website performance company. They are always responsive to my questions and they ensure my goals are realistic and are met. Their marketing and advertising consultation and advice was invaluable and the impressions and organic clicks for our new website design skyrocketed. I would highly recommend Bruce and his team for any new or existing company looking to get better performance from their website and social media accounts. Great job and I will continue to use their services for the foreseeable future.”
- Brett Hale, Google Review
Expert in creating responsive, award-winning websites
“Rick does a magnificent job creating responsive, award-winning websites (and marketing plans) on the Wix & WordPress platforms – learned so much from him in the past few years and his expert digital marketing/website knowledge in the Greater Philadelphia area!”
- Philadelphia Wolves, Google Review
