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Best Performance Marketing Agencies for DTC Brands (2026)
13 performance marketing agencies for DTC brands compared on ROAS proof, channels and pricing, picked from the 42 agencies in our directory that list DTC clients.
- Agencies reviewed
- 42
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Typical hourly rate
- $100–$149
- Offer AI search
- 50%
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 13 best performance marketing agencies for DTC brands
- Best performance marketing agency for DTC brands by need
- How much performance marketing agencies for DTC brands cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a performance marketing agency for DTC brands
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a performance marketing agency for DTC brands does
- FAQ
- More performance marketing agencies for DTC brands
- Related rankings
Which performance marketing agency for DTC brands is best?
The best performance marketing agencies for DTC brands in 2026 are 1 At Bat Media for Shopify paid acquisition and retention, Webistry for landing-page testing, Favoured for TikTok and paid social, Impressive for performance-linked fees and Farsiight for paid media depth. The median minimum across the 42 agencies we track is $5,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- A performance marketing agency for DTC brands has a median minimum of $5,000 a month, with 30% of the 42 agencies we track starting under $1,000 and 27% above $5,000.
- The most common hourly rate is $100 to $149, quoted by 41% of agencies that publish rates, followed by $150 to $199 at 31%.
- 50% of these agencies offer AI search work, but most DTC performance specialists, including 1 At Bat Media and Webistry, treat organic search as secondary. Plan a separate SEO partner if you need one.
- Retention matters as much as acquisition. Agencies such as 1 At Bat Media, Webistry and SOUP Agency pair paid channels with Klaviyo or lifecycle work, which can lift returns on the same ad spend.
- Minimums rise fast with specialism: RiseUp, SOUP and Favoured start at $1,000, while Webistry starts at $10,000 and Page Zero Media at $25,000.
Best performance marketing agencies for DTC brands compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 At Bat Media | Overall for Shopify DTC acquisition | $5,000 | ★5.0 (16) |
| 2 | Webistry | Landing-page testing and CRO | $10,000 | ★4.9 (31) |
| 3 | Favoured | TikTok and paid social creative | $1,000 | ★4.6 (39) |
| 4 | Impressive | Performance-linked fees | Not published | ★4.8 (138) |
| 5 | farsiight | Paid media depth and reviews | $5,000 | ★5.0 (80) |
| 6 | RiseUp | UK ecommerce paid and search | $1,000 | ★5.0 (10) |
| 7 | SOUP Agency | Small DTC budgets in Australia | $1,000 | ★4.9 (37) |
| 8 | Ignite Visibility | Full-service DTC with CRO | $5,000 | ★4.9 (140) |
| 9 | Admiral Media | App and mobile-first DTC brands | $5,000 | ★4.9 (49) |
| 10 | Searchbloom | Boutique SEO and PPC together | $5,000 | ★4.9 (40) |
| 11 | Major Tom | Integrated media, SEO and web | $50,000 | ★4.9 (51) |
| 12 | Page Zero Media | Senior-led Google Ads management | $25,000 | ★5.0 (15) |
| 13 | NeoAttack | Spanish-market ecommerce growth | $5,000 | ★4.7 (32) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 13 best performance marketing agencies for DTC brands 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 Shopify DTC acquisition
1 At Bat Media
Toronto Shopify growth agency running Meta/Google ads and Klaviyo retention for DTC brands
1 At Bat Media is a Toronto Shopify growth agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2018, that works only on ecommerce. It combines Meta and Google Ads with Klaviyo email and SMS retention, performance creative and Shopify development. It reports Cutter & Buck DTC revenue up 112% year on year with CAC down 29%, and holds a 5.0 Clutch rating from 16 reviews. Minimums start at $5,000.
Notable clients
- Cutter & Buck
- Upper Deck
- ANS Performance
- Mammoth Supplements
- Nooee Pet
- Brian Dawkins
Watch out
It is not a fit for lead generation, B2B or service businesses, and it has little SEO capability.
#2Best for landing-page testing and CRO
Webistry
Montreal growth shop for paid search, paid social and landing page testing
Webistry is a Montreal shop of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2012, that keeps paid media, landing page testing and creative production in one team. Clients include Briogeo, Hero Health and Perfect Keto, and it lists beauty, consumer products and DTC as core industries. It holds a 4.9 rating from 31 Clutch reviews, the latest from September 2026, and partnerships with Google, Meta, Shopify and Klaviyo.
Notable clients
- Briogeo
- Hero Health
- Adobe
- Posterjack
- Toronto Film School
- Perfect Keto
Watch out
The $10,000 minimum rules out small budgets, some reviewers noted results below target, and SEO is not a core service.
#3Best for TikTok and paid social creative
Favoured
Employee-owned London paid social, TikTok and app growth agency for DTC brands
Favoured is an employee-owned London agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2019, focused on DTC paid social across Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and Snapchat, with in-house UGC and motion creative. It reports £500K in TikTok sales for Durex UK and 4x ROAS for Snag Tights. Clients include Oddbox, Elvie and Teapigs, and its Clutch minimum is $1,000. Based in London, it also serves app brands.
Notable clients
- Oddbox
- Elvie
- Durex
- Teapigs
- Go Ape
- Snag
Watch out
Its 4.6 rating from 39 Clutch reviews includes one very negative account, and a few clients found creative unoriginal or late.
#4Best for performance-linked fees
Impressive
Cremorne performance agency pairing SEO and paid media with performance-linked fees
Impressive is a Melbourne agency of 51 to 200 staff, founded in 2016, that can tie fees to agreed targets such as revenue or CPA on rolling terms. It covers SEO, Google and Microsoft Ads, paid social including TikTok, Amazon and CRO. It holds a 4.8 rating from 138 reviews, plus Google Premier Partner and B Corp status. Clients include Mattel Australia, Kogan and Lorna Jane. Based in Australia, it serves global brands.
Notable clients
- Mattel Australia
- Nine West
- Telstra Super
- ASX
- Hertz
- iSelect
Watch out
The published $3,000 to $15,000 monthly range is high for small brands, and results on its site are self-reported.
#5Best for paid media depth and reviews
farsiight
South Brisbane paid media agency for ecommerce and B2B SaaS growth
Farsiight is a Brisbane paid media agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2017, with a 5.0 average across 80 Clutch reviews. It runs Google, Microsoft, Meta and LinkedIn ads with in-house performance creative, and its clients include BlackMilk Clothing, EHP Labs and TradeMutt alongside B2B names such as Simpro. It reports 3.5-year average staff tenure, which supports account continuity. Minimums start at $5,000.
Notable clients
- Simpro
- Move With Us
- Go1
- BlackMilk Clothing
- Outback Equipment
- EHP Labs
Watch out
It does not offer SEO, few results are published as formal case studies with hard numbers, and it is Australia-based.
#6Best for UK ecommerce paid and search
RiseUp
Alpha Tower performance agency (ex-Global Search Marketing) for ecommerce growth
RiseUp is a Birmingham agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2012 as Global Search Marketing, that joins paid search, paid social, SEO and AI search optimisation for DTC retail. It scored PPC Agency of the Year at the UK Agency Awards 2026 and holds a 5.0 Clutch rating from 10 reviews. Named brands include Levi's, Vax and Gore-Tex. Minimums start at $1,000 and hourly rates fall in the $100 to $149 band.
Notable clients
- Levi's
- Sotheby's International Realty
- Pickfords
- Vax
- Rangemaster
- Gore-Tex
Watch out
Paid media leads its offer, headline growth figures are self-reported, and older reviews sit under its previous name.
#7Best for small DTC budgets in Australia
SOUP Agency
Senior-led Sydney CBD agency mixing paid search, paid social, SEO and Klaviyo
SOUP Agency is a Sydney team of 2 to 10 people, founded in 2018, covering Google Ads, paid social across Meta, TikTok and Pinterest, SEO, influencer work and Klaviyo email. It holds a 4.9 Clutch rating from 37 reviews, with reviewers citing timeliness and proactive communication. A $1,000 minimum and a $50 to $99 hourly band make it one of the most accessible picks. Clients include Roborock and Segway.
Notable clients
- LawConnect
- RIPE Global
- Car Next Door
- Dovida
- Fulfilment Australia
- Mosman Preparatory School
Watch out
With only 2 to 9 staff, capacity for large multi-market programmes is limited, and some reviewers wanted deeper in-flight optimisation advice.
#8Best for full-service DTC with CRO
Ignite Visibility
Award-winning full-service digital marketing agency with a strong CRO backbone.
Ignite Visibility is a San Diego agency of 251 to 500 staff, founded in 2013, offering SEO, paid media, social, email, CRO and Amazon marketing under one roof. It holds a 4.9 rating from 140 Clutch reviews and repeated Inc. 5000 recognition, with a strong CRO and forecasting method. It lists DTC, ecommerce and franchise clients. Retainers run from $5,000 to $20,000 a month.
Notable clients
- Tony Robbins
- 5-hour Energy
- DoorDash
Watch out
The wide service menu can mean uneven specialist depth, and mid-market pricing is not geared to small startups.
#9Best for app and mobile-first DTC brands
Admiral Media
Performance marketing and AI creative agency for mobile apps, games and ecommerce
Admiral Media is based in Dubai and lists ecommerce, mobile apps, dating and education among its industries, with DTC among its client types. It makes the ads and buys the media in one team across paid social and paid search, and adds conversion optimisation, CRM and retention work. Named clients include Fastic, ChatPDF, ShopBack and Omio. It holds 4.9 on Clutch from 49 reviews, starts at $5,000 and works with US and UK brands remotely.
Notable clients
- Fastic
- NeuroNation
- BIGVU
- ChatPDF
- Azar
- Miles
Watch out
Pricing beyond its creative packages is not published, and its team works across many time zones.
#10Best for boutique SEO and PPC together
Searchbloom
Boutique SEO and PPC agency built on the A.R.T. methodology.
Searchbloom is a South Jordan, Utah boutique of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2014, where senior strategists stay on accounts. It balances SEO and PPC, with published minimums of $2,000 a month for PPC and $3,000 for SEO, and lists ecommerce SEO and DTC clients including RXBAR and Nordstrom. It holds a 4.9 Clutch rating from 40 reviews and runs a structured A.R.T. methodology.
Watch out
A smaller team limits capacity for enterprise-scale builds, and content production is lighter than at specialist content shops.
#11Best for integrated media, SEO and web
Major Tom
Vancouver-born integrated agency pairing paid media, SEO and web builds for mid-market brands
Major Tom is a Vancouver-born agency, founded in 2000, with about 65 listed staff covering paid media, SEO and GEO, web builds and creative for DTC and mid-market brands. It holds a 4.9 Clutch rating from 51 reviews and reports named results including +73% year-on-year sales for Rieker and +611% web leads for IPEX. Clients include COBS Bread and OUAI, and it works across three Canadian and US markets.
Notable clients
- COBS Bread
- MEC
- IPEX
- Rieker
- OUAI
- Oliver
Watch out
The $50,000 minimum project on Clutch puts it out of reach for most small brands, and older reviews mention account-manager changes.
#12Best for senior-led Google Ads management
Page Zero Media
Senior-led Toronto PPC agency founded by Google Ads author Andrew Goodman in 2000
Page Zero Media is a senior-led Toronto PPC agency of 11 to 50 staff, founded in 2000 by Google Ads author Andrew Goodman. It runs Google and Microsoft Ads, Shopping and paid social for DTC, B2B and mid-market clients such as Nuts.com and The Paper Mill Store. It holds a 5.0 Clutch rating from 15 reviews, with reviewers citing client relationships of around a decade.
Notable clients
- CIRA
- The Paper Mill Store
- Nuts.com
- StackAdapt
- Savorly
- Modern Komfort
Watch out
The $25,000 minimum rules out small advertisers, paid search is roughly 85% of its work, and it publishes almost no quantified case studies.
#13Best for Spanish-market ecommerce growth
NeoAttack
Madrid performance agency pairing Google Ads and SEO with AI phone and WhatsApp agents
NeoAttack is a Madrid performance agency of 51 to 200 staff, founded in 2014, covering Google Ads, SEO, web builds and ecommerce plus AI automation. It holds Google Partner Premier status for 2026 and publishes concrete cases, including a jewellery ecommerce store growing revenue 72% year on year. It lists DTC clients in jewellery, optics and retail, with a $5,000 minimum and a $25 to $49 hourly band.
Notable clients
- Intermundial
- Hysteresis Optics
- Roselin Joyeros
- Grumeber
- EPAE
Watch out
It has no verified Clutch reviews, its public rating rests on 32 Google reviews, and some headline claims are self-reported and inconsistent.
Best performance marketing agency for DTC brands by need
Shopify paid plus retention1 At Bat Media
Landing pages and CROWebistry
TikTok and paid socialFavoured
Performance-linked feesImpressive
UK ecommerceRiseUp
Small budgetsSOUP Agency
Full-service with CROIgnite Visibility
SEO and PPC togetherSearchbloom
Senior Google AdsPage Zero Media
Spain and EuropeNeoAttack
How much does a performance marketing agency for DTC brands cost in 2026?
Performance marketing agency cost for DTC brands usually combines a monthly retainer with a percentage of ad spend. These figures come from the published minimums and rates of the 42 agencies in our directory that list DTC clients.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 30% | Small stores testing one channel; often offshore teams or small boutique studios. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 43% | Growing DTC brands needing paid social, search and email on a steady cadence. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 27% | Brands with larger ad budgets, multi-channel programmes and dedicated creative teams. |
Source: published minimum budgets of performance marketing agencies for DTC brands in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
The most common hourly band is $100 to $149 (41% of agencies that publish rates), followed by $150 to $199 (28%) and $50 to $99 (12%).
How we chose the best performance marketing agencies for DTC brands
We started with the 42 performance marketing agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that list DTC brands as clients and scored each on six criteria. Every profile was researched from the agency's own site plus at least one independent source such as Clutch, Google reviews, trade press or award listings.
- DTC and ecommerce evidenceNamed DTC clients, Shopify or ecommerce focus and results tied to revenue, ROAS or CAC.25%
- Channel depthStrength across Meta, TikTok, Google, Amazon and retention channels such as email and SMS.20%
- Reviews and reputationRatings and review volume on Clutch or Google, plus awards and partner status.20%
- Creative capabilityIn-house creative, UGC and landing page testing, which drive performance on paid social.15%
- Pricing and fee modelPublished minimums, hourly rates and whether fees can be linked to results.10%
- Team and longevityYears in business, team size and account continuity.10%
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How to choose a performance marketing agency for DTC brands
- Name the growth constraintIs it acquisition cost, conversion rate or repeat purchase? Pick an agency whose strongest channel solves that, not the longest service list.
- Check your margin firstWork out the CAC you can afford at your gross margin before you take a pitch. An agency cannot fix unit economics.
- Ask for DTC proofRequest two case studies from stores like yours, with starting and ending CAC or ROAS, and a reference you can call.
- Test the creative enginePaid social lives or dies on creative. Ask how many new ads ship each month, who makes them and how winners are scaled.
- Agree the measurementSettle on attribution, blended ROAS or MER, and who owns the ad accounts and pixel data.
- Plan the fee modelCompare retainers, percentage of spend and performance-linked fees against your ad budget, and agree notice terms.
Questions to ask
- Which DTC brands at our spend level have you scaled, and what happened to CAC?
- How many new creative concepts do you ship each month, and who produces them?
- Which attribution and reporting method do you use, and how do you handle iOS signal loss?
- How do you split work between acquisition and retention channels?
- Who owns the ad accounts, pixels and creative assets if we leave?
- How do you decide when to scale spend and when to pause a channel?
Red flags
- Guaranteed ROAS or revenue figures before seeing your margins.
- Reports built on platform-reported ROAS with no blended view.
- Ad accounts or pixels held in the agency's name.
- A fee based on percentage of spend with no cap and no performance review.
- No in-house creative, with new ads arriving once a quarter.
Performance marketing agency for DTC brands vs freelancer vs in-house
| Performance agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $20,000+/mo plus ad spend | Lower; usually hourly or per-channel | Salaries plus tools |
| Skills covered | Media, creative, CRO, reporting | Often one channel | Depends on hires |
| Speed to start | 1 to 4 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Scaling multi-channel spend | Single-channel fixes | Large steady ad budgets |
| Main risk | Junior staff on your account | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a performance marketing agency for DTC brands do?
A performance marketing agency for DTC brands runs paid channels where results are measured in sales, CAC and return on ad spend. Typical work includes Meta, TikTok and Google campaigns, creative testing, landing page optimisation, email and SMS retention, and reporting tied to revenue. For direct-to-consumer stores, the best agencies connect acquisition to repeat purchase rather than optimising clicks alone.
Performance marketing agency for DTC brands FAQ
What is the best performance marketing agency for DTC brands in 2026?
1 At Bat Media is our top pick for Shopify DTC acquisition and retention, with Webistry strongest for landing page testing and Favoured for paid social creative. Impressive and Farsiight lead for fee flexibility and paid media depth. The best fit depends on your channel mix and spend.
How much does a performance marketing agency for DTC cost?
The median minimum across the 42 agencies we track is $5,000 a month, with 30% starting under $1,000 and 27% above $5,000. The most common hourly rate is $100 to $149. Expect to pay a retainer plus ad spend, or a percentage of spend.
How long does it take for a DTC performance agency to show results?
Expect two to four weeks to launch and three to four months to stabilise CAC and ROAS. Paid social needs creative testing before it scales, and email or SMS gains arrive faster. Ask for 30, 60 and 90 day milestones tied to CAC and revenue.
How do I choose a performance marketing agency for my DTC store?
Start with the constraint: acquisition cost, conversion rate or retention. Shortlist agencies with DTC clients at a similar spend, ask for CAC and ROAS before and after, and check who produces creative. Compare minimums against your ad budget and confirm you own the ad accounts.
Should a DTC brand pay a retainer or a percentage of ad spend?
Retainers suit steady programmes, and percentage-of-spend fees align with growth but reward higher budgets. Impressive can link fees to agreed targets such as revenue or CPA. Whichever you choose, agree caps, review points and who owns the accounts before launch.
Do performance marketing agencies handle email and SMS retention?
Some do. 1 At Bat Media, SOUP Agency and Favoured list Klaviyo, email or CRM work, and Webistry is a Klaviyo partner, while Farsiight and Page Zero Media concentrate on paid channels. For DTC, retention lifts the return on acquisition spend, so ask how it is handled.
Do I need an agency that also does SEO?
Only if organic search is a priority. Most DTC performance specialists, including 1 At Bat Media, Farsiight and Webistry, do not offer SEO as a core service. Searchbloom, RiseUp and Ignite Visibility combine paid and SEO, which suits brands wanting a single partner.
What is a good ROAS for a DTC brand?
It depends on gross margin, repeat rate and average order value, so there is no universal number. Set a target from your break-even ROAS and CAC payback period, then ask agencies how they report blended results. Be wary of anyone who promises a fixed ROAS before seeing your numbers.
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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.