Independently researched ranking
Best Marketing Agencies in New York (2026)
15 marketing agencies compared on specialism, pricing and client work for New York businesses, picked from the 22 New York-headquartered agencies we track.
- Agencies reviewed
- 22
- Median minimum
- $10,000/mo
- Based locally
- 22 of 22
- Premium tier share
- 67%
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 15 best marketing agencies in New York
- Best New York marketing agency by need
- How much marketing agencies in New York cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a New York marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a New York marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More marketing agencies in New York
- Related rankings
Which New York marketing agency is best?
The best marketing agencies in New York in 2026 are Markacy for DTC and CPG growth, Tinuiti for enterprise Amazon and media, Animalz for B2B SaaS content, NinjaPromo for subscription-priced digital marketing and Moburst for app growth. All 22 agencies we track here are headquartered in the city. The median minimum is $10,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- The best marketing agencies in New York are priced for funded companies: the median minimum is $10,000 a month, and 67% of the 22 agencies we track here sit in our premium tier.
- All 22 agencies are headquartered in New York, so you can ask for in-person workshops and Eastern-time working days, unlike on most location pages in our directory.
- The pool leans towards specialists in PR, branding, social, email, crypto and app growth rather than generalist performance shops, so decide which discipline you are buying before comparing prices.
- Only 32% of these agencies are flagged as offering AI search work in our directory, so ask any agency you shortlist how it handles visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews.
- Branding studios such as Collins and Red Antler price per project from $150,000, while monthly retainers range from $1,000 at The Setters Agency to $25,000 at Weber Shandwick, so compare like with like.
Best marketing agencies in New York compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markacy | Overall for DTC and CPG growth | $10,000 | ★4.8 |
| 2 | Tinuiti | Amazon and enterprise media | $10,000 | ★4.5 |
| 3 | Animalz | B2B SaaS content and thought leadership | $10,000 | ★4.8 |
| 4 | NinjaPromo | Subscription-priced digital marketing | $5,000+ | ★4.9 (97) |
| 5 | Likeable Media | Social media in regulated categories | $10,000 | ★4.6 |
| 6 | Moburst | Mobile app growth | $5,000 | ★4.9 (44) |
| 7 | Mayple | Smaller budgets and flexible scopes | $1,500 | ★4.6 |
| 8 | NEWMEDIA.COM | Long-established SEO and web builds | $10,000+ | ★5.0 (21) |
| 9 | The Setters Agency | Social-led brands on a lean budget | $1,000+ | ★4.9 (18) |
| 10 | Flowium | Ecommerce email and SMS | $3,000 | ★4.9 |
| 11 | 5W Public Relations | Consumer PR with performance add-ons | $7,500 | ★4.5 |
| 12 | Hunter | Food, drink and lifestyle PR | $15,000 | ★4.6 |
| 13 | Red Antler | Launch branding for funded startups | $150,000 | ★4.8 |
| 14 | Weber Shandwick | Global corporate PR and crisis work | $25,000 | ★4.3 |
| 15 | Collins | Brand repositioning and turnarounds | $150,000 | ★4.8 |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 15 best marketing agencies in New York in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for DTC and CPG growth
Markacy
Full-funnel growth and analytics agency for DTC, CPG, and ecommerce
Markacy is a New York agency founded in 2018 with 51 to 200 staff, covering full-funnel paid media, measurement and analytics, CRM and lifecycle marketing, B2B lead generation, and GEO and AI search. It specialises in DTC, ecommerce and CPG, and lists clients including Mars, SC Johnson, Google Cloud and Rodan + Fields. It carries a 4.8 rating in our data and a $10,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Google Cloud
- Mars
- SC Johnson
- UnitedHealthcare
- Rodan + Fields
- Malbon Golf
Watch out
An enterprise orientation can leave small DTC brands under-prioritised, and the breadth of services needs tight scoping to avoid overlap.
#2Best for Amazon and enterprise media
Tinuiti
Independent performance media agency built for enterprise commerce and streaming.
Tinuiti is a New York agency founded in 2004 with 1,001 to 5,000 staff. It covers Amazon, commerce media, streaming and linear TV, paid search and social, affiliate, creative, CRO and AI SEO, backed by proprietary tools such as MobiusAI and Bliss Point. Clients include Carter's, E.L.F. Beauty, Sony and Seventh Generation, and it lists $15,000 to $100,000 or more a month.
Notable clients
- Carter's
- E.L.F. Beauty
- Honest
- Poppi
- DSW
- Olly
Watch out
Enterprise pricing, a large-agency structure that can slow decisions, and service quality that varies by pod and tier.
#3Best for B2B SaaS content and thought leadership
Animalz
Premium long-form content for ambitious B2B SaaS brands.
Animalz is a New York content agency founded in 2015, working only with B2B SaaS companies. It offers answer engine optimisation, survey-driven whitepapers and executive LinkedIn thought leadership, and lists clients including Google, Amazon, Atlassian, Intercom and Segment. Its public blog and books document its method. It carries a 4.8 rating in our data and quotes $10,000 to $30,000 a month.
Notable clients
- WorkOS
- 360Learning
- Airtable
- Amazon
- Amplitude
- Appcues
Watch out
Premium pricing does not suit startups or SMBs, volume is lower than at production-focused shops, and it is a poor fit outside software.
#4Best for subscription-priced digital marketing
NinjaPromo
Subscription digital marketing agency with a large crypto and Web3 practice
NinjaPromo is a New York digital marketing agency, founded in 2017 and fully remote with 300-plus specialists, per its About page. It sells published subscription plans, with a Starter plan from $4,000 a month, covering paid ads, SEO, social, influencer work, design, development and analytics. Its 97 Clutch reviews average 4.9, the deepest pool in this list, and it runs a large crypto and Web3 practice with case studies for HTX, Wafee and Zoomex.
Notable clients
- HTX
- Wafee
- Zoomex
- Platoon
- UDAO
- Bitforex
Watch out
It is not crypto-only, reviewers asked for more detailed real-time reporting, and its site does not name the founders.
#5Best for social media in regulated categories
Likeable Media
Full-funnel social for household-name brands that need steady output and smart paid.
Likeable Media is a New York social-first agency founded in 2006, with in-house content production and paid teams so you avoid stitching together vendors. Its roster spans regulated categories such as finance and healthcare as well as consumer brands, and its clients include Peloton, Capital One, Hilton and Aspen Dental. It handles TikTok and Reels as well as static feeds and lists $10,000 to $50,000 a month.
Notable clients
- Peloton
- Aspen Dental
- Capital One
- BrightFarms
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Hannaford
Watch out
Not a cheap entry point for a few posts a month, and brand positioning work is lighter than its execution.
#6Best for mobile app growth
Moburst
Mobile-first marketing agency for app growth, ASO, paid media and creative
Moburst is a New York mobile-first agency, founded in 2013, whose services run from app marketing, ASO and media buying to creative, influencer work, SEO and AEO. Case studies include Samsung, Reddit, Calm and Uber, and it has built proprietary AI tools for social intent scanning and ad analysis. Its 44 Clutch reviews average 4.9, praising professionalism and timeliness, and Clutch lists a $5,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Samsung
- Uber
- Calm
- Discovery
- Deezer
Watch out
Breadth makes it less specialised than app-only acquisition shops, and some Clutch reviewers noted communication delays.
#7Best for smaller budgets and flexible scopes
Mayple
Vetted marketing experts matched to your brand through a managed marketplace
Mayple is a New York marketplace founded in 2017 that matches businesses to a vetted bench of channel specialists, with a strategist overseeing each match. It spans CRO, social, paid ads, SEO, influencer and email, serving fashion, technology, wellness, beauty and finance. Engagements run from one-off projects to retainers, with a $1,500 minimum, the lowest in this pool, and a 4.6 rating in our data.
Watch out
Quality can vary across the freelancer bench, and the oversight layer adds coordination cost on top of the specialist fee.
#8Best for long-established SEO and web builds
NEWMEDIA.COM
New York and Denver agency with a plastic surgery SEO service page
NEWMEDIA.COM is a New York and Denver agency that has operated since 1996, per Clutch. It covers SEO and local SEO, PPC, conversion optimisation, content, email, ecommerce development, and web design and development under one roof. Its 21 Clutch reviews average 5.0 and it is Clutch Premier Verified, with named clients including Delta Sky Club, California Almonds and Six Flags.
Notable clients
- Delta Sky Club
- California Almonds
- Six Flags
- PostNet
Watch out
The $10,000+ Clutch minimum is steep for small firms, and 21 reviews is a thin sample for an agency this old.
#9Best for social-led brands on a lean budget
The Setters Agency
New York social media agency with 40+ aesthetic provider clients
The Setters Agency is a New York social media agency founded in 2018, with a Clutch minimum of $1,000+, the lowest among these picks. It runs social management, paid social, Google Ads, influencer work, content production and SEO, GEO and AEO, and is a Google Partner and Meta Business Partner. It says it serves 40-plus aesthetic clients, naming Allergan and Sciton, and holds 18 Clutch reviews averaging 4.9.
Notable clients
- Allergan
- Prollenium
- Sciton
- Dr. Madnani
- RAM Plastic Surgery
- Studio Esthetique
Watch out
It is social-first with search secondary, and its named clients are almost all aesthetics, so check fit outside that category.
#10Best for ecommerce email and SMS
Flowium
Klaviyo-first email and SMS agency built for scaling ecommerce brands.
Flowium is a Klaviyo specialist founded in 2017, based on Staten Island, that handles email, SMS, push, WhatsApp and direct mail. It offers a standalone deliverability audit, and its clients include Dr Squatch, True Classic, Balsam Hill and Maison Kitsune. It carries a 4.9 rating in our data, and lists $3,000 to $10,000 a month.
Notable clients
- Balsam Hill
- RSVLTS
- Ben Bridge
- Last Crumb
- Sky Zone
- Maison Kitsune
Watch out
Ecommerce only, closely tied to Klaviyo, and priced above a freelance Klaviyo expert.
#11Best for consumer PR with performance add-ons
5W Public Relations
Independent full-service PR firm for consumer, tech and corporate brands.
5WPR is a New York PR agency founded in 2003 with 251 to 500 staff. It combines earned media, crisis and reputation, executive visibility, content, influencer, performance marketing and AI visibility, with clients including e.l.f. Beauty, G-SHOCK, Webull and Nokia. It is independent, so decisions are faster than at holding-company shops, and it quotes $7,500 to $50,000 or more a month.
Notable clients
- e.l.f. Beauty
- Foxwoods Resort Casino
- G-SHOCK
- Zeta
- Nokia
- Vizio
Watch out
The founder's past has drawn public controversy and is worth diligence, and experience can vary by account in a large team.
#12Best for food, drink and lifestyle PR
Hunter
Consumer PR specialist for food, beverage, lifestyle and travel brands.
Hunter PR is a New York agency founded in 1989 with 251 to 500 staff and a deep bench in food, beverage, lifestyle, travel and CPG. It combines consumer PR with influencer, content, social and experiential work, and suits product launches and category expansions. It is independent, which keeps account leadership stable, and lists $15,000 to $75,000 or more a month, with a $15,000 minimum.
Watch out
Narrow by category, so it is not right for tech, finance or industrial brands, and it does not run crisis-only engagements.
#13Best for launch branding for funded startups
Red Antler
The branding studio behind many of the DTC and consumer-tech brands you already know.
Red Antler is a Brooklyn brand agency founded in 2007, with 51 to 200 staff, that pairs branding and advertising around launch moments and has started investing in AI-era brand tools. Clients include Cotopaxi, Ramp, Chime, Hinge and AllTrails. It carries a 4.8 rating in our data and quotes $150,000 to $750,000 per project.
Notable clients
- Cotopaxi
- Knix
- Ramp
- McKinsey
- Supergoop!
- Hinge
Watch out
Priced for Series A-plus brands rather than seed-stage founders, and its signature look is recognisable enough to read as a house style.
#14Best for global corporate PR and crisis work
Weber Shandwick
Global earned-first agency for reputation, crisis and consumer brand work.
Weber Shandwick is a New York PR agency with more than 5,000 staff, covering corporate reputation, public affairs, crisis and issues, financial communications, earned creative and influencer. It works across energy, financial services, health, government and technology, and lists clients such as IKEA, Novartis and SNICKERS. Its global network supports coordinated multi-market campaigns, and it quotes from $25,000 a month.
Notable clients
- SNICKERS
- Visit Sweden
- Brawny
- IKEA
- Novartis
Watch out
Enterprise-level minimums, account quality that varies by office, and a brand-building bias over lead generation.
#15Best for brand repositioning and turnarounds
Collins
Brand transformation studio for category leaders who need to move culture, not just logos.
Collins is a New York brand studio founded in 2008 with 51 to 200 staff, focused on brand refresh, repositioning, expansion and turnaround work. It has repeat clients including Target, Bose and Robinhood, and pairs a strategy layer with bold identity design. It carries a 4.8 rating in our data and quotes $150,000 to $1,000,000 or more per project.
Notable clients
- Red Wing Shoes
- Target
- Bose
- Robinhood
- San Francisco Symphony
- YouTube Gaming
Watch out
Top-tier studio pricing, expressive output that can clash with conservative categories, and a scope limited to strategy and identity.
Best New York marketing agency by need
How much does a New York marketing agency cost in 2026?
New York agencies price above the national norm, and many work per project rather than per month. These figures come from the published minimums of the 22 New York agencies in our directory, so they describe this pool, not every agency in the city.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Up to $1,000/mo | 14% | Small brands buying social or SEO on a lean retainer, such as The Setters Agency at $1,000. |
| Mid-market | Above $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 19% | Smaller brands buying email, social or a marketplace-matched team, such as Mayple or Flowium. |
| Premium | Above $5,000/mo | 67% | Funded brands and enterprises buying integrated media, PR, content or brand programmes. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies in New York in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
How we chose the best marketing agencies in New York
We started with the 22 New York-headquartered agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory and scored each on six criteria. Every profile was researched from the agency's own site plus at least one independent source such as client rosters, trade press or award listings.
- Specialisation and depthHow clearly the agency owns a discipline, such as social, PR, email, branding or full-funnel media.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients and published work we could attribute to a source.25%
- Reputation and ratingsRatings in our data, awards and standing among peers.15%
- Pricing transparency and valuePublished minimums and cost ranges, and fit between price and scope.15%
- Accessibility to buyersWhether growth-stage companies, not only enterprises, can realistically buy from the agency.10%
- AI search readinessReal answer engine or AI visibility capability for the agencies that offer it.10%
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How to choose a New York marketing agency
- Name the discipline you are buyingPR, branding, social, email and performance media are priced and run differently. Decide which one drives your next 12 months.
- Match your stage to the minimumAt a median of $10,000 a month, most of this pool needs a funded budget. The Setters Agency at $1,000, Mayple at $1,500 and Flowium at $3,000 are the exceptions.
- Separate monthly from project feesBranding studios quote per project from $150,000 upwards, while media and social shops quote retainers. Convert both to a 12-month cost.
- Use the local advantageAll of these agencies are in New York. Ask for an in-person kickoff workshop and agree how often the team will meet your leadership.
- Check category fitHunter PR is food and lifestyle, Animalz is B2B SaaS and Moburst is mobile apps. Ask for clients in your category.
- Read the scope and exit termsLook at what is excluded, such as ad spend and production, plus notice periods and who owns creative assets.
Questions to ask
- Which three clients in our category have you worked with, and what changed for them in six months?
- Who on your New York team will work on our account each week?
- How is the fee split between strategy, production and media?
- How do you measure success for us, and which metrics tie to revenue?
- How are you handling visibility in AI search and answer engines?
- What happens to creative and accounts if we leave?
Red flags
- Quoting a premium retainer before understanding your category or goals.
- Case studies naming big brands with no details of the agency's actual role.
- Junior staff presented in the pitch who are swapped out after signing.
- Scope that excludes production, media or reporting without saying so.
- Contracts with long terms and no performance review point.
New York marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Specialist agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,500 to $100,000+/mo, or $75,000+ per branding project | Lower; hourly or project-based | Salaries plus tools in a high-cost city |
| Skills covered | One discipline in depth, sometimes several | Usually one or two | Depends on hires; often generalist |
| Speed to start | 2 to 6 weeks | Days | 2 to 4 months to hire |
| Best for | Funded brands needing specialist craft | Small, defined projects | Daily brand and content work |
| Main risk | Premium cost and senior time diluted | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a New York marketing agency do?
A New York marketing agency is a company headquartered in the city that plans and runs marketing for businesses. Typical work includes paid media, social media, email, content, PR, branding and analytics, often combined into one programme. New York agencies are known for specialist craft in sectors such as media, fashion, finance and consumer goods, and they usually price above the national average because of local costs.
New York marketing agency FAQ
What is the best marketing agency in New York in 2026?
There is no single best agency for everyone. Markacy is our top pick for DTC and CPG growth, Tinuiti for enterprise Amazon and media, Animalz for B2B SaaS content, and Likeable Media for social. The right choice depends on your discipline, category and budget.
How much does a marketing agency cost in New York?
Across the 22 New York agencies we track, the median minimum is $10,000 a month and 67% are in the premium tier. The Setters Agency starts at $1,000 a month, Mayple at $1,500, Flowium at $3,000, and branding studios such as Collins quote $150,000 or more per project.
Should I hire a New York agency or a remote one?
Hire in New York when you want in-person workshops, same-day meetings or local media relationships, especially for PR and brand work. Hire remote when a specialist elsewhere has better results in your channel or a lower minimum. Both can work, but local agencies carry New York costs.
How long does it take a New York marketing agency to show results?
Paid media and email can show early signals within weeks, while PR, content and branding typically take several months. Ask for a 90-day plan that separates quick tests from longer builds, and agree which metrics decide whether to continue past the first quarter.
Which New York agency is best for ecommerce brands?
It depends on the job. Markacy covers full-funnel media for DTC and CPG, Tinuiti leads on Amazon and retail media, Flowium handles email and SMS on Klaviyo, and NinjaPromo bundles design, development and ads into subscription plans. Pick by the problem to solve first, such as acquisition, retention or conversion.
Is a PR agency different from a marketing agency in New York?
Yes. PR agencies such as 5WPR, Hunter PR and Weber Shandwick focus on earned media, reputation and crisis communication, while performance agencies buy ads and manage funnels. Several PR firms now add influencer, content and AI visibility, so check what is actually included before comparing quotes.
How do I choose a marketing agency in New York?
Start with the discipline you need, then compare minimums and client categories. Ask who will work on your account each week, request two comparable case studies, and meet the team in person if possible. Check that fees, ad spend and production are itemised separately.
Are there affordable marketing agencies in New York?
Fewer than in most cities. Only 14% of the 22 agencies in this pool start at $1,000 a month or less, including The Setters Agency, and 19% start between $1,000 and $5,000, such as Mayple ($1,500) and Flowium ($3,000). Small businesses often get better value from remote agencies or specialist freelancers outside this list.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.