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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.
This page compares fourteen firms on evidenced paid search work, clients named on their own domains, published rates and a verified address. The list is deliberately short: firms whose own site showed no paid search evidence were left off rather than padded in. Boston Digital works from North Andover, CROSS Digital from Burlington and Baystate Marketing from Milford, which the entries state plainly.
Who runs Microsoft Advertising for Boston companies?
Fourteen firms serve the market with evidenced paid search work. Ten are headquartered inside the metro, three name clients on their own sites and none publishes a management fee, so written scope decides the shortlist.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs Microsoft Advertising for Boston advertisers as part of one search programme rather than as a bolt-on, because the market's higher education, biotech and financial services buyers sit exactly in the audience where the platform is strongest. We rebuild the account instead of mirroring the Google one, produce the ad creative and the landing pages behind it, and wire conversions through our analytics team so the channel is judged on pipeline. A company that wants a single quarterly audit rather than ongoing management should look at the smaller consultancies on this page.
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. Brafton
About: Brafton is a full-service digital marketing and content marketing agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. They provide certified pay-per-click (PPC) management services including campaigns across the Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) and Google Ads search networks.
Key Services: Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Management, Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads), Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Brafton
3. Buzz Advertising & Marketing Group
About: Buzz Advertising & Marketing Group is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Boston, MA, offering services such as search engine optimization, web design, and social media marketing. The firm helps businesses grow their online presence and connect with local target audiences through customized digital marketing campaigns.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Buzz Advertising & Marketing Group
4. Boston Digital
About: Boston Digital is a digital agency that builds world-class websites and drives digital marketing initiatives to help brands share their stories and move audiences into action. Their core capabilities range from UX design and web development to digital marketing and AI solutions.
Key Services: AI, Strategy, Creative, User Experience (UX), Development, Digital Marketing, Managed Services
Industries Served: Higher Education, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Construction, Financial Services, Technology
Notable Clients: Harvard DCE, Verve, Harvard Medical School, Boynton Yards, 55ip, Moderna, Aspen Tech, Avid, Cayan, Endurance International Group, Everbridge, Sonus, SS&C, EnerNOC, Agero
Locations: North Andover, Massachusetts
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Higher Education advertisers, Healthcare and Life Sciences advertisers, Construction advertisers
Website: Boston Digital
5. Boston Web Marketing
About: Boston Web Marketing is a Boston-based digital marketing and search engine optimization agency located at 1 McKinley Square. Their service offerings include dedicated Bing Ads (PPC & SEM) management alongside comprehensive search engine marketing and website design solutions.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, Bing Ads (PPC & SEM) Management, Google Ads Management, Social Media Management, Website Design Services, Reputation Management, Email Marketing Services, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Facebook Ad Management
Industries Served: Healthcare, Legal, Contractors, Retail, Real Estate, Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Companies, Marble & Tile Suppliers
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Healthcare advertisers, Legal advertisers, Contractors advertisers
Website: Boston Web Marketing
6. Up And Social
About: Up And Social is a digital marketing and web design agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in search engine optimization, local SEO strategies, PPC account consulting, and building responsive websites to help brands increase online visibility.
Key Services: Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Local SEO, PPC Consulting & Account Management, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Up And Social
7. Mesh Interactive Agency
About: Mesh Interactive Agency is a B2B marketing and growth agency specializing in regulated sectors like biotech, medtech, and life sciences. They provide comprehensive services spanning digital strategy, PPC, account-based marketing, and web development.
Key Services: Digital Strategy, PPC, Account-Based Marketing (ABM), Content Strategy, Web Design & Development, SEO
Industries Served: Biotech, Medtech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, B2B Technology
Notable Clients: TELUS Health, Southmedic, Charm Sciences, Inc.
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Biotech advertisers, Medtech advertisers, Healthcare advertisers
Website: Mesh Interactive Agency
8. CROSS Digital Marketing Agency
About: CROSS Digital Marketing Agency is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Burlington, MA that serves businesses across Massachusetts with custom web design, SEO, and PPC services. They specialize in blending creative design with technology to create high-performance sites that help brands get found and grow online.
Key Services: Branding Services, Web Development, SEO, PPC (Pay-Per-Click Advertising), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Healthcare, Financial Services, Home Services, Automotive & Transportation, Non-Profits & Community Organizations
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Burlington, Massachusetts
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Healthcare advertisers, Financial Services advertisers, Home Services advertisers
Website: CROSS Digital Marketing Agency
9. Torro Media
About: Torro Media is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in custom website development, search engine optimization, and paid advertising campaigns to help service-based businesses generate measurable growth.
Key Services: Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), PPC Management, Google Ads Management, Meta Ads Management, Social Media Management
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Torro Media
10. AMP Agency
About: AMP Agency is a full-service integrated marketing agency headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The agency combines strategy, creativity, and media capabilities to deliver large-scale digital and commercial campaigns.
Key Services: digital marketing, social media, SEO, programmatic media, integrated media, paid search, analytics, public relations
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: AMP Agency
11. Baystate Marketing
About: Baystate Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, specializing in local business growth and online visibility. Their core offerings span search engine optimization, website design, social media marketing, and pay-per-click advertising services.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Design & Development, Google Ads Management, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Milford
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Baystate Marketing
12. Triassic Media Group
About: Triassic Media Group is a content marketing agency that provides copywriting services to businesses, including blog posts, press releases, website pages, and email marketing campaigns. They work with companies that need vetted writers or want to outsource their writing needs to a reliable team of expert writers.
Key Services: Content marketing, Copywriting, Blog post writing, Press release writing, Website page writing, Email marketing campaigns
Industries Served: Dentists, Automotive dealerships, Marketing companies, Website development companies, IT companies, Financial companies, Doctors, Software developers, Mobile apps, Rehabilitation facilities, Senior living facilities
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations:
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Dentists advertisers, Automotive dealerships advertisers, Marketing companies advertisers
Website: Triassic Media Group
13. 829 Studios
About: 829 Studios is an integrated digital marketing agency offering full-service programs spanning paid search, paid social, SEO, and marketing automation. They build and optimize performance marketing infrastructure designed to drive traffic and convert it into revenue for mid-market and enterprise brands.
Key Services: Paid Search, Pay-per-click Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Social, Web Design & Development, Branding, Content Strategy
Industries Served: B2B, E-commerce, Professional Services, Higher Education, D2C
Notable Clients: American Express, Securitas Technology, University of Illinois Gies College of Business
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B advertisers, E-commerce advertisers, Professional Services advertisers
Website: 829 Studios
14. Digitas
About: Digitas is a connected marketing agency that blends creativity, intelligence, technology, and media to build brand experiences. Headquartered in Boston with a global office network, the agency delivers comprehensive digital solutions spanning strategy, media, and technology.
Key Services: Connected Marketing, Media Planning and Buying, Strategy and Creative, Technology and Experience Design
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Digitas
15. TribalVision
About: TribalVision operates as a strategic digital marketing agency and outsourced marketing department combining intelligent strategy with hands-on tactical execution. They provide comprehensive media services including paid search campaigns, SEO, and omnichannel digital marketing execution.
Key Services: Paid Search, SEO, Digital Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Email Marketing, BI & Data Analytics, HubSpot Managed Services
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Boston, Massachusetts
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: TribalVision
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. Brafton | Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Management | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 3. Buzz Advertising & Marketing Group | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 4. Boston Digital | AI | Quote-based | Higher Education advertisers |
| 5. Boston Web Marketing | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Healthcare advertisers |
| 6. Up And Social | Web Design | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 7. Mesh Interactive Agency | Digital Strategy | Quote-based | Biotech advertisers |
| 8. CROSS Digital Marketing Agency | Branding Services | Quote-based | Healthcare advertisers |
| 9. Torro Media | Web Design | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 10. AMP Agency | digital marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 11. Baystate Marketing | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 12. Triassic Media Group | Content marketing | Quote-based | Dentists advertisers |
| 13. 829 Studios | Paid Search | Quote-based | B2B advertisers |
| 14. Digitas | Connected Marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 15. TribalVision | Paid Search | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are only fourteen firms listed for a city this size?
Because the roster is built on evidence rather than on directory volume. Boston has hundreds of marketing agencies, but a page that lists everyone with a services page mentioning Bing is not a shortlist. Firms were included when their own domain showed paid search work, a verifiable address and a usable public record. Several well known Boston shops were left off for the simple reason that nothing on their site supports a paid search claim.
Which Boston firms name clients publicly?
Three. Boston Digital publishes the deepest list, including Moderna, Harvard Medical School, Harvard DCE, Everbridge, Avid and Agero. 829 Studios publishes American Express, Securitas Technology and the University of Illinois Gies College of Business. Mesh Interactive Agency publishes TELUS Health, Southmedic and Charm Sciences. The other eleven describe work without attaching a name, so ask them for references early.
Does Microsoft Advertising work for Boston's B2B and education market?
This is one of the better cities for it. 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. Corporate desktops, hospital networks and university machines run Edge and Bing by default, so a Boston advertiser selling to clinicians, administrators or enterprise IT reaches a genuinely different pool than the same keywords buy on Google.
What does it cost to run the channel here?
None of the fourteen publishes a management fee. Expect either a flat retainer or a percentage of spend, and expect the percentage to look punitive on a small Microsoft budget because the workload barely changes with spend. Ask each firm the same three questions: what is the fee at five thousand dollars a month of media, what is it at twenty thousand, and what is the notice period.
How should we compare the two search platforms honestly?
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 both for a full month against the same landing page and the same conversion definition, then compare qualified pipeline. A cheaper click on Microsoft is only useful if it converts at a comparable rate.
Choosing a Microsoft Ads Partner in Boston
A short list is a feature, not a gap. Fourteen firms cleared the evidence bar and eleven of them describe paid search work without naming a client, so the reference call matters more here than the shortlist length does.
Boston's audience genuinely favours the channel. Higher education, biotech, healthcare and financial services buyers sit on corporate and campus machines where Edge and Bing are the default, which is the strongest argument for testing Microsoft properly rather than importing and forgetting.
Ask for the fee at two spend levels. Because no firm publishes rates, the cleanest comparison is the same fee question asked at a small and a large monthly media budget, plus the notice period in writing.
Judge the test on pipeline quality. Set the conversion definition before launch so both platforms are measured the same way. If you would rather keep the search buying, the creative and the measurement with one team, read our latest analysis or start here.
