Top 13 Advertising Agencies in New York (2026)

Looking to find the very best Advertising agencies in New York? You're in the right place.

Everyone knows that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of advertising agencies in New York, so it can often become a challenging task to find a trusted agency that fits your exact needs.

This is exactly why we've written this article: to make the search for an agency much, much easier.

In this post, we've included advertising agencies that cover various services and industries, including Social, B2B, TV/AV/Media, Creative and Digital.

Let's dive in.

We've undergone a thorough research process that covers all of the reasons below to find agencies you can partner with that have been vetted properly.

• Case Studies, Portfolio & Results.

Go check out the brands they've previously worked with and see how they represent themselves within their marketing, website and branding. If they've worked with brands similar to yours or businesses of a similar size, even better!

• Cost.

We've picked a wide range of agencies that work with all types of budgets. With some focused on delivering solutions for large enterprises, while others are more focused on small businesses. Different agencies have different day rates, so find an agency that fits with your budget, but it's advised not to pick one that's also massively under your budget. Typically, the larger their team size, the larger the day rate - but this isn't always the case.

• Communication.

During the enquiry stage, has their communication been efficient? If they're slow to respond or seem uninterested, then it's time to move on... quickly.

• The Agencies Team.

Firstly, it's important to consider which of their team members you'll actually be working with. Sometimes agencies say they have experience in fashion, which they might, but have they assigned you a team that's worked on another fashion brand? Secondly, there needs to be good chemistry with your agency team. You need to be able to connect, enjoy each other's company and work well together.

Now we've gone through what makes a good Advertising agency. It's time to take you through the top 13 agencies in New York.

1. The Social Shepherd

Yep, that's us, and we're regarded as one of the best Social advertising agencies in New York and the US.

We have dedicated teams that deliver services in:

• Paid Social
• Paid Search
• Organic Social
• Social Creative production
• Performance Creative strategy
• Influencer Marketing & UGC
• Data, Insights & Social Listening

We have offices in Soho, New York, and across the U.S and UK, with a team of over 70 social specialists, all ready to support your growth. 

So whether you're looking for a New York-based Social Media Agency or need an agency to support Global activity, The Social Shepherd can help.

Not only that, but we back it up with results.

• 100M+ organic social video views per year
• $500M+ driven from Paid Media per year

If you want to learn more about how The Social Shepherd can help you and speak to our team in New York, click the button below to speak to our team.

Address: 524 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

2. SMA

SMA NYC is a top-rated B2B advertising and integrated communications agency that specialises in advertising, digital media and analytics. SMA was first founded in 1990 and then re-founded in 2013.

They work with a variety of clients and are flexible to all shapes, sizes and budgets.

Address: 43 W. 24th Street, Suite 1102, New York, New York 10010

3. No Good

No Good is an advertising agency that has a specialism in growing B2B brands. They have a more digital focus, as their services include:

• Paid Media (PPC and Paid Social)
• SEO
• CRO
• Content Marketing and Brand Performance
• Email, Video & SMS marketing

They've worked with the likes of Intuit, Bytedance, Amazon, Citi and WeWork.

Address: 491 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

4. Ironpaper

Ironpaper solely works with B2B brands, which sets them apart from the rest.

They grow brands through a variety of methods, but their key services cover digital, content, ABM, lead generation and website development.

Iron Paper has a team of 78 and was founded in 2002. So they've got the experience and team size to support all brands.

Address: 10 East 33rd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016

5. Terri Sandy

Terri Sandy is an independent full-service advertising agency that works with the likes of Nestle, Disney, Princess Cruises, Ferrero, Yankee Candle and more.

Their capabilities include strategy, creative, account management, branding and design, and production.

They also recently won Purpose-Led Small Agency of the Year, Silver.

Address: 40 Fulton St, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

6. Filmkraft

Whereas Terri Sandi is a full-service ad agency, Filmkraft is a creative video agency. Their service is end-to-end, ensuring they deliver everything from the strategy to the delivery and distribution of the video campaigns they produce.

They've worked with the likes of Michelin, Lindt, France-Amerique, 1-800-Flowers and Keepsake Frames.

Address: Jackson Ave, 5th Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101

7. Wild Factory

Wild Factory is a video production ad agency that works with both brands and other agencies. They have teams based in both New York and LA.

So if you're looking for a production studio for a TV ad or video campaign, then Wild Factory could be the team for you.

Address: 240 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

8. YARD NYC

Small Agency of the Year, YARD. They're an independent creative agency that turns brands into cultural beacons.

They've produced creative campaigns for the likes of Bed, Bath & Beyond, Athleta, J. Crew, Kohl and Wrangler.

Check out some of their work here.

Address: 25 Broadway, Floor 2, New York, NY 10004

9. Mother

Mother is one of the largest independent creative agencies in the world, with offices in New York, as well as Los Angeles, London, Shanghai and Berlin.

Some of their clients include Target, Amica and Dave & Busters.

Address: 77 10th Street, Floor 3, Brooklyn, NY 11215

10. Crafted

Crafted is a digital-first creative agency helping brands with their branding, content, design, marketing and development.

Their team is committed to offering a 360-degree digital creative service that creates identity, builds brands, drives interaction and ultimately delivers results for their clients.

Some of their industry focuses are in:

• Automotive
• Beauty and fashion
• Education and government
• Food and beverage
• Media and publications
• Real estate
• Sports and entertainment
• Startups

Address: 450 Lexington Avenue, 4th Fl, New York City, NY 10017

11. The Charles

The Charles is a full-service digital agency focused on strategy, media, design, content and technology.

Founded by siblings Aaron and Samantha Edwards in 2011, they've now grown to a team of 79 based predominantly in New York but also have offices in Chicago and London.

Address: 200 Broadway Suite 307, NY, NY 10038

12. Boucher + Co

Boucher + CO is a NYC-based boutique digital analytics marketing agency. They put analytics and ROI first and build brands with their services, which include:

• Social Media Marketing
• SEO
• PPC
• Marketing Consulting
• eCommerce Solutions

Address: 121 West 27th Street, Suite 1004, New York, NY 10001

13. Flight Path

Flight Path is a digital-first advertising agency born in 1994. They're independently owned and headquartered in Flatiron.

The industries they love working with are food and beverage, pets, B2B and non-profits.

And... their areas of expertise include:

• Digital Strategy
• Social Media
• PPC & SEO
• Programmatic
• Email Marketing
• UX & Web Design

Address: 36 West 25th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010