PPC & paid media agencies in Charleston

28 paid media agencies are based in Charleston. 4 of them advertise on LinkedIn.

VIP Marketing

Charleston, United States · 55 people · Est. 2009

VIP Marketing is an aggressive law firm marketing company that fights to win in the digital space. Our core focus is organic search and increasing organic leads with SEO, Effective, efficient, and strategic PPC, and conversion rate optimization with premium video creative and static designs. Every agency has access to the same tools, but the strategy, how you use those tools, and execution set you apart. Our team comprises compassionate, motivated creatives and digital thinkers who want to win while never taking off the white hat. Companies and brands call VIP Marketing when they are ready to grow. When they need to change their creative direction and when they want to see results. We are proud of what we do, and it is not bragging because we can back it all up.

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Blue Ion

Charleston, United States · 35 people · Est. 1999

Blue Ion is a creative agency committed to helping visionary brands share the energy they’re made of.

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Obviouslee

Charleston, United States · 29 people · Est. 2005

We don't talk about it - we are about it. We are a vibrant mix of people and perspectives, believing in the power of diverse thought. We smash norms and make real connections. With decades of experience and genuine industry relationships, we'll open doors you didn't even know existed. Got a killer story to tell? We'll make it louder. Want to skyrocket ticket sales? Challenge accepted. Proudly certified B Corp and WBENC women-owned, we hold ourselves to top-tier standards while having a blast. Our crew includes runners, snowboarders, skiers, hikers, campers, yogis, artists, foodies, anglers, climbers, travelers, photographers, and general good-times enthusiasts. We want everyone to go far and feel awesome. Get with us – you won't regret it.

LAIRE

Charleston, United States · 27 people · Est. 2012

LAIRE is an award-winning creative digital growth agency and HubSpot Diamond Partner helping brands accelerate growth through branding, website design and development, paid media, CRM, and data-driven strategy. Through our proprietary Marketing Action Plan® framework, we craft connected marketing and sales systems designed to generate measurable revenue and sustainable long-term growth. From websites and automation to content, paid media, sales enablement, and HubSpot Lifeline support, we help businesses navigate growth, AI-driven change, and digital transformation in a rapidly evolving landscape. Our fully remote team of experts partners with finance, construction, manufacturing, legal, SaaS, and professional services brands across the U.S. and beyond. LAIRE Leads to Growth®

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Digital Ignite

Charleston, United States · 23 people

Ignite is a full service performance marketing agency based in Charleston, SC. We partner with clients across sports marketing, higher education, workforce development, and beyond to build smarter media strategies grounded in data. From audience targeting to campaign execution, we focus on measurable outcomes, not vanity metrics. Our team works as an extension of yours, bringing strategy, creativity, and accountability to every campaign.

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The Design Group

Charleston, United States · 22 people · Est. 2009

As a creative marketing company in Charleston, SC, The Design Group began with a vision of offering high-quality design, web development, and digital marketing services that are designed to achieve goals. Our unique approach involves tailor-made solutions that accomplish strategic objectives and directly impact your bottom line.

Departure Media

Charleston, United States · 20 people · Est. 1996

Departure Media Airport Advertising is a woman-owned advertising concessionaire based in Charleston, SC. Since 1996, we have been creating unique airport advertising environments that engage each passenger. Individually, each airport we manage offers a first class display program designed to capture the attention of travelers while complimenting the aesthetics of the terminal facility. Every advertiser dreams of the perfect audience: affluent, alert and with an adequate amount of time to consider a message. Each year, millions of frequent fliers who are savvy, sophisticated individuals travel through airports—frequently. Departure Media’s team is experienced and able to develop a strategic plan that will expose your organization to decision-makers; a target audience that is challenging to reach. Through backlit billboards, three-dimensional displays, kiosks, sponsorships and floor exhibits, we promise to develop a plan with maximum results at a low cost-per-thousand. An airport marketing campaign builds brand awareness locally, regionally and nationally unlike any other advertising vehicle. Advertising agencies, media buyers and corporations recognize airports as an effective, brand-building medium. Airport marketing is the most influential vehicle building brand awareness not only on a local level but regionally and nationally.

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Kerry A.

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King & Columbus

Charleston, United States · 20 people · Est. 2017

King & Columbus is a multi-discipline marketing agency with a talented team. As Charleston's Premier Full-Service Agency, King & Columbus meets your specific business needs. Our team thoroughly evaluates your business to show you where your dollar is best spent. Custom campaigns and solutions are developed for each business. Among our services offered are Web Development & Management, Branding & Creative Design, Paid Search/ SEM, Video & Photography, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, and Custom Content.

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DesigningIT

Charleston, United States · 16 people · Est. 2003

DesigningIT is a growth-focused digital agency building strategic websites and digital marketing systems for brands operating in competitive, high-value markets. We help companies turn their online presence into measurable growth; driving leads, conversions, bookings, and long-term brand value. Over the years, we’ve consolidated our experience into scalable growth systems across our brands, including DesigningIT (DIT), HotelGrowth (HG), and S1MOS, supporting businesses across multiple industries and growth stages. ▪️ Our website: https://designingit.com/ ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designing_it/ ▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designingit/ ▪️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/designingit ▪️ Behance: https://www.behance.net/designingitcom ▪️ Clutch: https://clutch.co/profile/designingit ▪️ Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/designingit_com

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TargetMarket

Charleston, United States · 14 people · Est. 2009

TargetMarket is a Charleston, South Carolina-based web design and internet marketing firm. We help clients optimize their brand over web and mobile, and develop custom solutions to increase traffic and lead conversions. Our services include web design, internet marketing, search engine optimization, online reputation management, pay-per-click campaign management, mobile app development, social media management, content marketing, and branding & collateral design. Visit TargetMarket.com to learn more and request a free consultation.

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Matchstick Social

Charleston, United States · 13 people · Est. 2013

Matchstick Social is full-service digital marketing agency specializing in generating leads and sales for multi-location and enterprise-level businesses.

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The Murray Road Agency

Charleston, United States · 13 people · Est. 2017

Murray Road is a passionate and well-rounded marketing agency dedicated to the outdoor industry. If a consumer uses a product, technology or process to seek, hunt, fish, gather, cook, explore, push boundaries or for any other activity outside, we can and will market it. We also excel in retail environments both digitally and brick and mortar. We are an equal opportunity employer. Murray Road offers competitive compensation and benefits and ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and link to any relevant work to [email protected].

Q4Launch

Charleston, United States · 12 people · Est. 2008

Q4Launch is a hospitality marketing company centered in Charleston, South Carolina. We are the trusted partner for independent businesses in the lodging industry. Our marketing process focuses on converting online visitors to guests. We work with: - Bed and Breakfasts - Inns - Boutique Hotels - Resorts - Vacation Rental Companies - Campgrounds Our formula for success is proven, but we don't stop there! We continue to mine the data to be sure we are producing the best results. Our destination marketing services include: - Future Proof® web design - Hospitality email marketing - Search engine optimization - Social media management - Pay-per-click advertising - Content creation and Copywriting All designed to generate sales leads and deliver a solid return on investment for our customers. We're an energetic team with a passion for travel, the hospitality industry, and having fun at work. We're with you every step of the way. Your marketing goals are our goals, and your business will be in good hands.

Wired Island International

Charleston, United States · 12 people · Est. 1998

Wired Island is a focused communications firm with deep experience for tech driven companies. We develop strategic and integrated communications programs using earned, owned and paid media. Working with international B2B companies for more than 25 years, we know how to craft compelling messages around technically-complex stories that resonate with key audiences. The communications discipline has evolved over the years and Wired Island has grown with it. Built on a long track record of success in traditional PR and earned media, we have integrated additional and relevant skills and services to ensure our clients’ messages stand out today’s dynamic and noisy environment. With content as foundation, we apply best practices in digital marketing, SEO/SEM, digital design and lead generation to provide fully integrated communications programs that support client’s business goals.

The MediaBeast Marketing Group LLC

Charleston, United States · 10 people · Est. 2012

The MediaBeast Marketing Group is a full-service Marketing Agency, specializing in Web Presence Representation. We offer design, support and consulting while offering comprehensive Internet Marketing Solutions for various industries and businesses including Inc 500 companies as well as small and medium businesses.

Touchpoint Communications

Charleston, United States · 10 people · Est. 2005

Touchpoint Communications is an award-winning PR and marketing communications firm based in Charleston, SC. Founded in 2005 , Touchpoint helps corporate, non profit and issues-oriented clients navigate their communication choices. Creative thinking has helped land our clients in the Wall Street Journal, AARP Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Vanity Fair, International Herald Tribune, Fortune, Forbes, Delta Sky, BusinessWeek, Atlanta Journal Constitution and others. In addition to dynamic earned media strategies, we provide clients with social media programs, paid media programs, event actviation, community relations and crisis communications support. We are experienced in real estate (Nexton, Summers Corner, MWV Industrial, Front Door Communities, Carolina Park); travel and hospitality (ArtFields, Belmond Charleston Place, Half Moon Resort-Jamaica, Town of Summerville, SC Parks Recreation and Tourism, The Darling Oyster Bar, HoM) and non-profits/economic development (Charleston Regional Development Alliance, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Water Mission International, One-Eighty Place, WINGS for kids), and consumer-facing companies (Gotcha Group, Steinberg Law Firm, Pritchard Law Firm, STEALTH Concealment), among others.

Custom Digital Solutions LLC

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 2018

Custom Digital Solutions (CDS) is an independent, Charleston-born digital marketing agency helping brands turn digital strategy into measurable business growth. We partner with national, multi-location, and growth-focused organizations to build integrated digital programs across SEO, AEO and AI search visibility, paid media, social media, web, email and SMS, analytics, and digital strategy. Our approach is built around the full customer journey. Rather than treating channels as separate initiatives, we connect strategy, execution, and measurement to help brands improve visibility, reach the right audiences, generate demand, and understand what is actually driving performance. Since 2018, CDS has partnered with 150+ organizations across industries, from emerging businesses and nonprofits to national and multi-location brands. As an independent agency, we combine senior-level strategy and hands-on execution with the flexibility to adapt quickly as search, advertising, technology, and consumer behavior evolve. Independent by design. Built for what’s next. Learn more at customdigitalsolutions.co or connect with our team to discuss your next digital initiative.

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Audrey B.

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EVOQ Group

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 1959

The EVOQ Group is a strategic collective of independently owned, best-in-class marketing agencies united by a shared vision to redefine what’s possible in modern marketing. Built for agility, collaboration, and creativity, EVOQ offers brands access to specialized expertise, integrated strategies, and scalable resources across nearly every marketing discipline. Agencies in the collective include Brandon, Eight Oh Two, Joybyte, Unruled Outdoor Agency, TravelBoom Hotel Marketing, Cineloco, and Brightshift Commerce. Together, these agencies combine entrepreneurial energy with proven results to help clients lead in their categories and grow with confidence. Learn more at www.evoq.group.

FĒNX Digital

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 2019

FĒNX Digital | Growth Marketing, Evolved We're a full-service growth marketing agency built for the modern era—where AI and automation have lowered the barrier to execution, but raised the stakes for smart strategy. Our team blends data, creative, and performance to help brands scale profitably across the entire funnel. From paid media and email to AI-powered landing pages, CRO, and web builds—we partner with brands to drive real outcomes, not vanity metrics. 💡 Strategy-first ⚡ Execution that moves fast (but with purpose) 🤖 Smart use of AI for faster iteration, better margins 🤝 Incentive-aligned partnerships, including performance-based deals We’ve helped DTC and B2B brands alike cut cost per acquisition, grow LTV, and launch conversion-first web experiences that look great and perform. Looking to grow without burning out your team—or your ad budget? Let’s talk.

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Michael G.

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JTE Marketing Group

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 2012

Based in Charleston, South Carolina Mission: Providing clients with an array of customized services to better showcase their business image. Company Overview: JTE Marketing Group is constructed of industry professionals from various backgrounds. Through collaboration of such diverse experiences and passions, our services are built to suit the needs of each individual client on a case-by-case basis. Whether consulting from the ground up, expanding existing businesses through online platforms or working towards revitalizing a brand, JTE stands ready.

NJOC Group - Website Development, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 2023

Partner with an in-house Web Design Team with digital marketing experience leveraging data-driven insights to power conversion rate optimization across full-funnel marketing tactics including: SEM/SEO, Programmatic Display, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, YouTube Pre-roll Video, Email/SMS, CTV/OTT, Mobile Geo-fencing, AmazonDSP, DOOH (digital out of home), and Addressable Steaming Audio. We're not a 50-person agency where your account gets handed to a junior intern. We're a two-man team of marketing veterans — one rooted in New Jersey, one in Charleston, SC — who specialize exclusively in helping trade contractors grow their businesses online. Between us, we've managed millions in ad spend, ranked hundreds of local businesses on Google, and built marketing systems that keep phones ringing year-round. We work with a limited number of clients at a time so every account gets our full attention. Based in Charleston, SC & New Jersey Contractor-exclusive clientele Millions in ad spend managed

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VisionPath Marketing

Charleston, United States · 8 people · Est. 2002

It’s discouraging to spend money on marketing and not get results. Marketing without a plan, strategy, or goal in mind increases this risk. At VisionPath we are a strategy-first marketing firm. We work with clients to establish their goals and then build a detailed strategy and action plan to achieve them. We'd love to hear more about your business!

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2ROCK1 Media

Charleston, United States · 6 people · Est. 2014

Most businesses grow by cobbling together disconnected vendors: one for the website, another for the ads, someone else for email, a developer when the tech breaks, and nobody accountable for how it all connects. 2ROCK1 Media exists to end that. One partner that owns both the technology and the marketing, under one unified strategy, with one team accountable for results. We build growth systems, not campaigns: Lead Generation Systems for service businesses, E-Commerce Growth Systems for online brands, and Revenue Automation Systems that keep your business earning after hours. 3X–16X+ ROAS across our Lead Generation and E-Commerce Growth clients. We measure ourselves by your revenue, not your reach. And we build what the marketing runs on. E-commerce stores, marketing websites, lead generation landing pages, and product pages engineered to convert. When our audit finds a website or store that leaks revenue, we do not hand you a report and wish you luck with a developer. We rebuild it ourselves, as one team, under the same strategy. We work with service businesses, from HVAC and the skilled trades to B2B professional services, and with established e-commerce brands on Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. 2ROCK1 Media was founded and is led by Aaron Friedman, a technology and digital strategy veteran with 30+ years across IT, marketing, and business growth. Your account is run by senior operators, not people learning on your dime. We do not promise overnight miracles. We do promise measurable progress you can track week over week. The result: Top 1% performance for our Lead Generation and E-Commerce Growth clients. Ready to stop guessing and start growing? Book Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call at 2rock1.com.

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44Watts Marketing Agency

Charleston, United States · 6 people · Est. 2023

Performance marketing agency specialized in marketing psychology and internet ads. Core Values: 1) Be a good person 2) Passionately pursue what you believe is right 3) Always stay ahead 4) Be Nice We are fascinated by the human brain, especially what makes us make decisions. Additionally, we love constantly learning and adopting new marketing tactics as they are released every day. These two strengths combined result in extremely effective marketing campaigns.

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ClickGiant

Charleston, United States · 6 people · Est. 2008

We develop custom marketing campaigns based on a Google-friendly, content-centric approach. Improve exposure with on-site SEO and increased traffic via off-site promotion including content marketing, PPC & remarketing, social media, and sponsored influencer marketing. Our services include: SEO/PPC Whether it's Organic SEO or PPC (Google Adwords), we will place your message in front of the right searches to help you gain more clicks, more conversions & more customers. Ready for more visibility? WEBSITE DESIGN Who wants a site that looks good but can’t be found in searches? Nobody. You also don’t want a site that ranks well but can’t convert. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between the two any longer. CONTENT MARKETING We don't just manage Blogs, Web Copy, Press Releases, Product Reviews, Guest Posts & Social Media. We create valuable content that actually gets read and converts readers into customers! SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube. They are all affordable and effective. If your customers are there, you need to be there. We can get you in the game quickly and affordably. E-COMMERCE Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce, Volusion. We can improve rankings, user experience and conversions on your current platform or help you transition to a better fit for your company. LOCAL SEO A majority of local searches result with in-store purchases. It's ideal to be in top 3 on maps, build reviews, citations, local links and make sure your site is beyond mobile friendly. Get in touch when you’re ready to achieve more online.

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