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A Microsoft Advertising agency runs paid campaigns inside Microsoft Advertising, the platform most people still call Bing Ads: search across Bing, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, Shopping fed by a Merchant Center feed, Performance Max, Audience Ads on MSN and Outlook, LinkedIn targeting layered onto search, plus the UET tag, conversion imports, bid management and reporting around it.
We compared twelve firms serving Baton Rouge on evidenced paid search work, named clients, published rates and a verified address. Nine are based in the city. Search Influence works from New Orleans, Pay Per Lead Marketing Agency from Laguna Beach in California and Search Engine Projects from Anaheim, and this page states that rather than presenting them as local.
Which Baton Rouge agency should run your Microsoft Advertising?
Start with the three that publish client names. Nine of these twelve firms are based in Baton Rouge, three name clients on their own sites and none publishes a management fee, so verifiable work is the strongest signal available.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic treats Microsoft Advertising as the second half of one search programme rather than a standalone product, which is how most Baton Rouge advertisers should buy it: Google is built first, the winning structure is imported, then bids, negatives and audience layers are rebuilt for a smaller auction. We run the search buying, write the ad creative and wire the UET tag and offline conversion imports through our measurement work. A company that wants one import and a monthly bid check will be well served by several of the Louisiana firms below.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L'Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Click Here Digital
About: Click Here Digital is a full-service digital marketing and consulting agency headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering multi-channel performance advertising and proprietary analytics solutions. Third-party partner evidence documents their execution of paid search campaigns across platforms including Google and Bing.
Key Services: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Advertising, Display & Video Advertising, Connected TV / OTT, PPC Management
Industries Served: Automotive & RV, Legal / Law, Healthcare, Enterprise, SMB Marketing
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Automotive & RV advertisers, Legal / Law advertisers, Healthcare advertisers
Website: Click Here Digital
3. UR Affordable Design Team - Baton Rouge Seo
About: UR Affordable Design Team is a digital marketing and web design agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They specialize in local SEO, web development, graphic design, and pay-per-click advertising services. Their website highlights custom strategies to help local businesses improve search engine visibility and generate online leads.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Graphic Design, Pay Per Click Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying search engine optimization, Advertisers buying web design, Advertisers buying graphic design
Website: UR Affordable Design Team - Baton Rouge Seo
4. ThreeSixtyEight
About: ThreeSixtyEight is a creative and web agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They specialize in brand identity, web design, and digital campaigns for B2B, nonprofit, and public sector organizations.
Key Services: Branding, Web Design & Development, Campaigns, Digital Strategy
Industries Served: B2B, Nonprofit, Public Sector, Education
Notable Clients: Tomb Raider, Strada Education Foundation, Alfa Insurance, Opportunity@Work, Miami Dolphins, Rakuten, NASA
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B advertisers, Nonprofit advertisers, Public Sector advertisers
Website: ThreeSixtyEight
5. Catapult Creative Media
About: Catapult Creative Media is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They provide comprehensive PPC management services and act as a certified Microsoft Advertising partner. Their offerings span web design, SEO, marketing strategy, and video production.
Key Services: PPC Management, Microsoft Advertising, Google Ads, SEO Services, Web Design, Video Production, Marketing & Strategy
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying ppc management, Advertisers buying microsoft advertising, Advertisers buying google ads
Website: Catapult Creative Media
6. Octagon Media
About: Octagon Media is a full-service advertising agency and marketing firm headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They provide comprehensive digital marketing, media planning, and PPC management services.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, PPC, Media Buying, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Public Relations, Graphic Design
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying digital marketing, Advertisers buying ppc, Advertisers buying media buying
Website: Octagon Media
7. Gatorworks
About: Gatorworks is a digital agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering a range of web design and digital marketing solutions including pay-per-click management. Their team builds strategic digital campaigns to help regional businesses grow their online visibility and lead generation.
Key Services: PPC Management, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Search Engine Optimization
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying ppc management, Advertisers buying digital marketing, Advertisers buying web design
Website: Gatorworks
8. MESH
About: MESH is a full-service digital and advertising agency headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They provide integrated marketing services including digital strategy, performance management, and media planning.
Key Services: Digital Marketing Services, Performance Management & Optimization, Media Planning & Placement, Web Design & Development
Industries Served: Healthcare, Higher Education, B2B, Consumer Brands
Notable Clients: Mary Bird Perkins, Baton Rouge General, Visit Baton Rouge, HomeWell Care Services, FlyGuys
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Healthcare advertisers, Higher Education advertisers, B2B advertisers
Website: MESH
9. NetShapers, Inc.
About: NetShapers, Inc is a digital design and marketing firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with over 28 years of experience. They provide web development, custom applications, branding, and digital advertising services to help small businesses grow.
Key Services: Website Development, Custom Business Applications, Corporate Branding, Marketing Strategy, SEO & Digital Advertising, Marketing Automations
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying website development, Advertisers buying custom business applications, Advertisers buying corporate branding
Website: NetShapers, Inc.
10. Pay Per Lead Marketing Agency
About: Payperlead.com is a performance-based customer acquisition agency that operates on a pay-per-result model, charging a fixed fee per inquiry or inbound phone call. Their website does not mention Microsoft Advertising or Bing Ads PPC management, and their headquarters is located in Laguna Beach, California rather than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Key Services: Lead Generation, Inbound Phone Calls, Landing Page Optimization, Performance Marketing
Industries Served: Tax Settlement, Cosmetic Surgery, Senior Care, Medical Transportation, Real Estate, Home Services
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Laguna Beach, CA
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Tax Settlement advertisers, Cosmetic Surgery advertisers, Senior Care advertisers
Website: Pay Per Lead Marketing Agency
11. Rank Activate SEO & Web Design
About: Rank Activate SEO & Web Design is a digital marketing agency offering services such as search engine optimization, web design, pay-per-click management, and lead generation. They focus on building performance-driven campaigns designed to maximize return on investment and increase online visibility for businesses.
Key Services: SEO, Web Design, PPC, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Social Media Ads
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Baton Rouge
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying seo, Advertisers buying web design, Advertisers buying ppc
Website: Rank Activate SEO & Web Design
12. Search Influence
About: Search Influence is a full-service, ROI-focused digital marketing agency headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 2006, the firm specializes in full-funnel digital marketing strategies including website optimization, targeted advertising, and analytics.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics & Tracking, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Higher Education, Healthcare, Automotive, Law, Plastic Surgery, Local Businesses
Notable Clients: Palo Alto University, New Orleans & Company, Audubon Nature Institute
Locations: New Orleans
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Higher Education advertisers, Healthcare advertisers, Automotive advertisers
Website: Search Influence
13. Search Engine Projects
About: Search Engine Projects is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Anaheim, California, with an additional office in Beverly Hills. They offer comprehensive online marketing solutions including PPC management, SEO, and website design.
Key Services: PPC Management, Google Ads Management, Search Engine Optimization, Local SEO, Generative Engine Optimization, Website Design & Development, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics Services
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Anaheim, California, Beverly Hills, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying ppc management, Advertisers buying google ads management, Advertisers buying search engine optimization
Website: Search Engine Projects
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Click Here Digital | Search Engine Marketing | Quote-based | Automotive & RV advertisers |
| 3. UR Affordable Design Team - Baton Rouge Seo | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 4. ThreeSixtyEight | Branding | Quote-based | B2B advertisers |
| 5. Catapult Creative Media | PPC Management | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 6. Octagon Media | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 7. Gatorworks | PPC Management | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 8. MESH | Digital Marketing Services | Quote-based | Healthcare advertisers |
| 9. NetShapers, Inc. | Website Development | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 10. Pay Per Lead Marketing Agency | Lead Generation | Quote-based | Tax Settlement advertisers |
| 11. Rank Activate SEO & Web Design | SEO | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 12. Search Influence | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | Higher Education advertisers |
| 13. Search Engine Projects | PPC Management | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Baton Rouge firms name their clients?
Three of the twelve, and they name serious ones. ThreeSixtyEight publishes NASA, Rakuten, the Miami Dolphins, Alfa Insurance and the Strada Education Foundation. MESH publishes Mary Bird Perkins, Baton Rouge General, Visit Baton Rouge, HomeWell Care Services and FlyGuys. Search Influence, from New Orleans, publishes Palo Alto University, New Orleans and Company and the Audubon Nature Institute. Credits we could not confirm on a firm's own pages were removed rather than copied from a directory.
Does naming big clients mean they run Microsoft Ads?
Not automatically, and that is the trap. A named client proves the relationship existed, not that the work included Microsoft Advertising, and several of these credits are branding, web or media engagements. Use the names as evidence that the firm can hold a real account, then ask separately who on the team has managed a Microsoft account, at what spend, in what sector, and ask to see the reporting they produced for it.
What does Microsoft Ads management cost in Baton Rouge?
None of the twelve publishes a rate, so there is no local benchmark to quote. Send an identical brief, the same monthly media budget and the same reporting cadence to three firms, then compare the management fee, the media minimum, the setup charge and the notice period side by side. Ask whether the Microsoft account is billed separately from Google or folded into a single retainer.
Is Microsoft Advertising worth running in Louisiana?
For much of the local base, yes. Microsoft says Bing has passed one billion monthly active users, while StatCounter measured its worldwide search share at about five percent in March 2026, so the reach headline and the measured share disagree. Petrochemical services, healthcare, higher education, legal and home services all sell to an older, more desktop, more corporate audience than a consumer app does, and the Baton Rouge auction is thin enough that incremental search volume is cheap to test for a month.
How do we compare cost per click between platforms?
WordStream's 2025 study of about six thousand United States campaigns put the all-industry search cost per click at $5.26, and $8.58 in legal services against a $131.63 cost per lead. Microsoft publishes no equivalent all-industry figure, so treat any precise Bing saving an agency quotes as a claim about its own accounts. Run the same keyword set on both platforms for a full month, hold the landing page constant, and compare cost per qualified lead rather than cost per click before deciding what Microsoft is worth to you.
Choosing a Microsoft Ads Partner in Baton Rouge
Local supply is real, and three firms back it with names. Nine of the twelve publish a Baton Rouge address, and ThreeSixtyEight, MESH and Search Influence attach client names to their work on their own domains rather than in a directory profile.
A named client is evidence of a relationship, not of channel experience. Ask specifically who has run a Microsoft account, at what spend and in what sector, and ask to see the reporting rather than the case study.
No published fee means you set the terms. Ask three firms for the management fee, media minimum, setup charge and notice period in one email, and ask whether Microsoft is billed inside the Google retainer or beside it.
Treat the channel as a test with a deadline. Agree what spend, what timeframe and what cost per qualified lead decides whether Microsoft stays in the plan. If you would rather keep the search buying, the creative and the measurement with one team, read our latest analysis or start here.
