PPC & paid media agencies in San Francisco

155 paid media agencies are based in San Francisco. 27 of them advertise on LinkedIn.

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MediaMint

San Francisco, United States · 2,796 people · Est. 2010

MediaMint delivers AI-driven revenue operations solutions that redefine growth strategies across media, marketing, sales, customer success, and beyond. Since 2010, we’ve turned operational complexity into a competitive advantage, helping businesses achieve scalable, sustainable growth. From MediaMint Labs’ advanced AI capabilities to customized operations support, we partner with clients globally to unlock efficiency, elevate performance, and drive value creation. Join us as we shape the future of RevOps. #RevOps #AIPowered #GlobalGrowth #SustainableValue

  • Programmatic

Essence

San Francisco, United States · 1,095 people

Formerly Essence, we are now EssenceMediacom. Please visit our new page @EssenceMediacom. Follow us there to discover how we create breakthrough thinking for brands.

  • Programmatic

Has run 2 LinkedIn ads · 61 Google ads on 12 Oct 2026

DWA

San Francisco, United States · 574 people · Est. 1996

Merkle | DWA is a global media and marketing agency for technology companies. With its feet in media and its head in data and analytics, Merkle | DWA has a fascination with the art and science of engaging people. That's why you'll find us at the intersection of media, technology and strategic marketing. Operating from eleven offices around the world covering North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Merkle | DWA offers a range of services such as programmatic media, marketing automation, account-based marketing and content marketing consulting – all for hundreds of the world's best technology companies. For more about Merkle | DWA, visit www.dwamedia.com. DWA has the following certifications: - SMB Premier Google Partner - Google AdWords Qualified - Google Analytics Certified - Adobe Partner - Marin Certified - DataXu Certified - Baidu Certified

  • Google Ads
  • Programmatic

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Zinaida O.

Managing Director

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Tatari

San Francisco, United States · 414 people · Est. 2016

Tatari is building the infrastructure to modernize TV advertising for Brands, Agencies, and Publishers. Clients include Made In, Daily Harvest, Wpromote, and Fubo. Recognized by Business Insider as one of the Hottest Ad Tech Companies of 2023 and by Digiday as the Best CTV Platform of 2024, Tatari is headquartered in San Francisco with further offices in Los Angeles and New York. For additional information, please visit tatari.tv

Has run 809 LinkedIn ads · 100+ Google ads on 11 Oct 2026 · See them →

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Philip I.

Cofounder / CEO

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MarketerHire

San Francisco, United States · 187 people · Est. 2018

MarketerHire is a network of pre-vetted, freelance marketers. Our mission is to connect top marketing talent with experience from global brands and hot startups with businesses quickly and seamlessly. In 2023, MarketerHire was named an Inc 5000 honoree, ranking #183 of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. https://www.inc.com/profile/marketerhire

  • Google Ads

Has run 274 LinkedIn ads · 66 active Meta ads on 30 Oct 2026 · 98 Google ads on 3 Nov 2026 · See them →

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Dima M.

Managing Partner

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OnlineSales.ai

San Francisco, United States · 174 people · Est. 2016

Built by ex-Amazon ad-tech experts, OnlineSales.ai offers a future-proof Retail Media Operating System - boosting Retailer’s profitability by 7% of Sales! Retailers activate 10x more Brands through our customized, white-labeled & self-serve platform and delight these Brands with an omni-channel media buying experience, advanced targeting, analytics & 2x better ROAS. Retailers globally have deployed OnlineSales.ai’s platform in record 4 weeks - accelerating their monetization strategy and innovating ahead of the market by at least 2 years.

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Snigdha D.

Business Owner

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RZR

San Francisco, United States · 159 people

RZR powers performance for the world's most ambitious brands through proprietary neural architecture that optimizes across user acquisition, retargeting, and CTV campaigns as one connected performance system. With four owned-and-operated data centers that process 6M+ queries per second, RZR turns signals into strategy and impressions into impact. Trusted by brands across gaming, consumer, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment. Built on over a decade of performance data and backed by AI and ML experts and industry veterans across offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Bangalore, Beijing, Manila, and Seoul, RZR delivers retention-led growth intelligence: faster, sharper, and built for performance at scale.

  • Programmatic

Has run 2 LinkedIn ads

Outcast

San Francisco, United States · 120 people · Est. 1997

Outcast is an integrated marketing agency specializing in communications, digital, and creative. We’re storytellers, thinkers, experts, strategists, writers, and artists. While we got our start as a partner to the Silicon Valley innovators that shaped the world, we believe that any brand has the capacity to shape the future. Companies with big ambitions want to work with Outcast because our teams have the experience and creativity required to guide brands toward their goals. SF | NY | LND | PAR

Has run 11 LinkedIn ads

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Anna P.

Managing Partner/Client Service Director

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Jampp

San Francisco, United States · 115 people · Est. 2013

Jampp is a programmatic advertising platform used by the most ambitious companies to accelerate their mobile businesses. Founded in 2013, Jampp leverages machine learning, creative optimization and proprietary advertising solutions to drive incremental growth for its customers, whether that means reaching new users or increasing post-install conversions. In 2021, the company joined the Affle group, a global consumer intelligence technology company. For more information, visit jampp.com

  • Programmatic

Has run 3 LinkedIn ads

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Martin A.

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

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Linqia

San Francisco, United States · 103 people · Est. 2012

Founded in 2012, Linqia is the leading independent influencer marketing agency in the US. While some influencer companies offer only project management software, and others operate as creative agencies, we leverage our proprietary AI-powered technology platform, Resonate, and an experienced strategic and creative team to create emotive, human-first campaigns for the brands that inspire and perform. Linqia is trusted by more Fortune 500 brands than any other influencer marketing agency. We’ve partnered with 650+ clients, including Albertsons, Danone, Bayer, and Instacart, delivering scaled creator-led strategies that perform.

Has run 16 LinkedIn ads

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Nader A.

Co-Founder and CEO

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Nativex

San Francisco, United States · 98 people · Est. 2000

Nativex is a leading digital marketing agency committed to helping brands and apps achieve cross-regional growth. With a specialized focus on market research & analysis, online media buying, creative production, influencer marketing, social media management, and offline events planning and execution, we provide innovative solutions to expand our clients' reach across global markets.

Chocolate Platform

San Francisco, United States · 91 people · Est. 2007

Chocolate is a global leader in programmatic digital video advertising. Chocolate Premium, is the world's first video SSP with 100% server-side auctions. With 7700+ websites & apps and 20+ billion impressions per month, Chocolate Premium is one of the leading video SSPs connecting premium brands with premium publishers. Chocolate is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in San Francisco, CA, and India.

  • Programmatic

Questus

San Francisco, United States · 88 people · Est. 1998

We know great brands aren’t built on interruptions. They create empowering experiences for the entire consumer journey. It’s how they inspire audiences, enrich communities, and build evangelists. We leverage data and analytics to power brand storytelling, hitting every granular moment in the consumer journey. It’s what enables our clients to move brand metrics and drive revenue. Positivity and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. So while we love to tout our strategy, creativity, and analytics, we know our culture drives our measurable results and long-term relationships. It’s why we’ve partnered with many of our clients for over 10 years. Our approach has led to 20+ years of industry-defining results, including two bestselling books, multiple Agency of the Year awards, and groundbreaking work with brands like Amazon, Samsung, Universal, Starbucks, Capital One, Suzuki, and Wyndham. Follow us for more... Instagram: @questusagency Twitter: @questusagency Facebook: Questus

Has run 25 LinkedIn ads · See them →

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Mark S.

Head of Growth

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Methods+Mastery

San Francisco, United States · 79 people

A lot of work doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do. It’s not based in data, it’s not strategic enough, and it doesn’t deliver results. We’re different. A team of curious, tenacious, and candid experts who are committed to delivering work that works. Data fuels us, social lights our path, and agility keeps us moving forward. Our marketing and analytics expertise gives us the upper hand in the face of big challenges, questions, and goals. So, no matter the ask, you can rest assured you’ve found a partner that delivers work that works.

Has run 5 LinkedIn ads

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Marc M.

Senior Partner, Managing Director

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ROI·DNA

San Francisco, United States · 65 people · Est. 2009

ROI·DNA, part of Hotwire Global and The Enero Group, is a full-service digital marketing agency delivering category-leading solutions to accelerate revenue for leading brands worldwide. From crafting bespoke ABX experiences for Fortune 500 companies to developing and designing future-proofed websites for hyper-growth companies, the agency focuses on driving radically successful outcomes for their B2B clients. Technology-led, ROI·DNA has developed exclusive top-tier partnerships with 6sense, Google, and Qualified, helping drive over $14B in revenue for leading tech innovators including Elastic, Cisco, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Pure Storage, Flexential, and DataRobot. Launched in 2009, ROI·DNA is a culture-first company built on doing it right, being inventive, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves, and maintaining a strict zero asshole policy. They exist to make a ginormous impact on their clients, their team, and the entire digital marketing world.

Has run 9 LinkedIn ads

Sparkpr

San Francisco, United States · 63 people · Est. 1999

From startups to Fortune 1,000 members, Sparkpr specializes in helping technology focused and innovation minded companies transform their brands by bringing powerful narratives to life through public relations and integrated marketing programs. The agency’s full suite of services includes content and social development, programmatic distribution and other forms of paid media, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and measure go to market plans. Sparkpr also provides comprehensive strategic communications & marketing services for blockchain and cryptocurrency leaders through its Sparkchain division. From guiding successful token sales to growing companies post-ICO, Spark has emerged as the preferred partner for these highly specialized services across the globe. Sparkpr has worked with clients ranging from innovative startups to industry leaders, including eBay, Electronic Arts, Flickr, Mozilla.org, Nokia, NVIDIA, Skype, The Economist, Trulia, Verizon, Visa, Walmart Labs, and Yahoo!. Many of Spark’s startup clients successfully exit through acquisitions or go public through IPO. Sparkpr was honored by Business Intelligence Group as a Best Place to Work in 2016. Spark was also honored as the Public Relations Agency of the Year by PR World in 2017. Spark’s work has been recognized through the Grand Prize for Best Media Relations Campaign of the Year by Bulldog Reporter in 2017. Previous awards include Bulldog Reporter’s Awards for Best New Product Launch and Best General Business Campaign as well as SABRE Awards for Software and Services.

  • Programmatic

Has run 49 LinkedIn ads · 13 Google ads on 10 Oct 2026 · See them →

inPowered AI

San Francisco, United States · 62 people · Est. 2014

inPowered AI is the leading sell-side AI decisioning platform. The company’s AI models run directly on the exchange, enabling agencies and brands to deliver better outcomes through real-time, impression-level decisioning. The company is backed by strategic investors and industry operators and is at the forefront of enabling intelligence on the sell-side.

  • Programmatic

Has run 5 LinkedIn ads

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Peyman N.

Co-Founder and CEO

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AXM (Ars X Machina)

San Francisco, United States · 61 people · Est. 2005

Based in San Francisco, Ars X Machina (AXM) is a female-founded media solutions and analytics agency on a mission to architect meaningful media solutions at the intersection of humans and technology. AXM was born out of holding company veterans who knew there was a better way to partner with and service clients. While data, AI and research can set you apart, human-powered ingenuity is what brings our work to the next level. Luckily, we’ve got a few geniuses on the payroll, working with the latest tech to create the best solutions for our clients. We embrace technology and harness the best of both worlds – the ingenuity of humans and the power of machines. We are charting the future of media and our people are at the center of it.

  • Programmatic

Has run 3 LinkedIn ads · 19 Google ads on 15 Oct 2026

Vungle

San Francisco, United States · 56 people · Est. 2011

Vungle is the trusted guide for growth and engagement, transforming how people discover and experience apps. Developers partner with Vungle to monetize their apps through innovative in-app ad experiences that are inspired by insight and crafted with creativity. Advertisers depend on Vungle to reach, acquire, and retain high-value users worldwide. Vungle develops tools that include data-led buying and UX recommendations, ad format innovation, creative automation, and more. Vungle’s data-optimized ads run on over 1 billion unique devices to drive engagement and increase returns with publishers and advertisers ranging from indie studios to powerhouse brands. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices around the world in London, Berlin, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore. For more information, visit www.vungle.com

  • Programmatic

Enhencer AI Ads - Meta & Google

San Francisco, United States · 54 people · Est. 2020

Enhencer AI Ads offer a variety of features designed to help e-commerce businesses create, manage, and optimize their ad campaigns across multiple platforms. Key features include: Get the Highest ROAS with AI Traffic and AI Remarketing Audiences: Powered by AI Traffic™, Enhencer automates targeting from acquisition to remarketing—identifying high-intent new shoppers on the market and maximizing ROAS with less wasted spend. Create High Converting Ad Catalogs (more than 10,000 products in minutes): Enhencer transforms your product catalog into fully branded ad creatives automatically. Every new arrival, seasonal drop, and outlet becomes a ready-to-launch ad with consistent labels, discount tags, and brand styling. Turn Your Catalog into High-End Collection Videos: Turn your catalog into premium, collection-style videos for your ads. Showcase full product ranges, highlight your brand, and launch high-end creatives in seconds. Transforming Catalogs into AI Video Ads: Enhencer turns static product images into high-performing video ads in seconds. You launch more variations, test faster, and scale what works. Create World-Class Fashion Photoshoots with AI Mannequin: Create premium on-model fashion ad creatives with AI mannequins. Promote your brand without costly photoshoots. Create Studio-Quality Product Backgrounds with AI: Transform product images with studio-quality backgrounds using AI. Produce clean, high-end visuals ready for ads in seconds. Enhencer makes it easy to launch optimized ads in minutes, without a full marketing team or hours of setup. Whether you're scaling fast or just getting started, we’re here to help you grow with confidence.

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads

Has run 14 LinkedIn ads · 36 active Meta ads on 4 Nov 2026 · 10 Google ads on 28 Oct 2026

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Baris S.

Co-Founder

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AdLiven

San Francisco, United States · 53 people · Est. 2018

AdLiven is a Next-Gen creative agency focused on the concept and production of marketing creative within the App-Install vertical. We leverage a community of talented designers as well as proprietary technology to provide our partners with additional production bandwidth and skillsets.

  • Meta Ads

Jives Media

San Francisco, United States · 53 people · Est. 2012

Jives Media is a marketing agency consisting of award-winning web designers, growth hackers, and MBA brand strategists. In 2012, we decided to bring our unique superpowers together to form one lethal digital marketing team. We help organizations from early stage startups to Fortune 500 corporations meet their marketing goals while serving a wide range of industries including: tech, doctors, law firms, government affiliated organizations, pharma, retailers and more. We provide our clients with A-Z marketing solutions that include web design, hosting, search engine marketing (PPC & SEO) and social media management.

  • Google Ads

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Jay I.

CEO & Founder

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Cutwater

San Francisco, United States · 52 people · Est. 2007

At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and preference. We Are: - A creative and media agency with offices in SF and NYC - Independently owned - An experienced team - Creators of famous campaigns that move the needle We Believe In: - Great storytelling - Clients that have something to prove - The power of creativity - Having a client-centric mindset Interested in learning more? If so, contact us at: [email protected]

2 Google ads on 26 Oct 2026

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Sarah N.

Head of Business Development and Marketing

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Pixelo Digital

San Francisco, United States · 50 people · Est. 2020

Pixelo Digital is a global B2B growth and GTM agency, trusted by 250+ brands to drive revenue and accelerate pipeline. We help B2B companies win through outbound sales, demand generation, and trigger-based campaigns powered by real-time intent signals. With $100M+ in pipeline generated and 10,000+ qualified opportunities delivered, we build what your sales team needs - predictable outcomes. We’re also an official Clay Partner, enabling smarter, hyper-personalized outreach at scale. Our Services: B2B Outbound Sales (Email, Calling, LinkedIn) Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Trigger & Signal-Based Campaigns SEO & Programmatic Performance Marketing B2B Database & Lead Intelligence Augmented Hiring (SDRs, PMs, Tech Roles) Branding & Social Selling UI/UX Design Ready to go from leads to revenue? Let's talk.

  • Programmatic

10 Google ads on 7 Oct 2026

White Light Digital Marketing

San Francisco, United States · 50 people · Est. 2014

WLDM is a smart, lean, remote league of e-commerce entrepreneurs who partner with the best in the industry. We believe that numbers speak louder than words, and use our streetwise style of business intelligence to cut through the bullshit, growing your ROI while you sleep at night. We'll help you crush the competition through a combination of digital marketing services, uniquely tailored to your business and brand: ✅ Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) ✅ Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) ✅ Pay-Per Click (PPC) ✅ Backlinks We are also the founders of the annual DMSS conference, a 4-day global gathering of digital marketers on the island paradise of Bali, Indonesia. ___________________________________ At WLDM, we are thought leaders not blog readers. We partner with fellow pioneers who make their own rules in the digital game. Our philosophy is grounded in: ✅ Data—We believe numbers speak louder than words ✅ Intuition—We see opportunities others don’t ✅ Sophistication—We create intelligent advertising ✅ Opportunism—We work smart, not hard (and want you to, too) ___________________________________ 📅 Book a free 30-minute strategy session today ℹ️ www.wldm.io ✉ [email protected]

Has run 1 LinkedIn ad