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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 checked nineteen firms on evidenced paid search work, clients named on their own domains, published rates and a verified address. Fifteen publish a Columbus-area address. WebFX runs from Harrisburg, Sixth City Marketing from Westlake, ForeFront Web from Dublin and Upward Digital Marketing Group from Westerville, and the page says so rather than presenting all nineteen as city firms.
Which Columbus agencies handle Microsoft Advertising?
Nineteen firms serve the market with evidenced paid search work. Fifteen are headquartered in the Columbus area, five name clients on their own sites, including some large ones, and not one publishes a management fee for the channel.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic works with Columbus advertisers who already run Google Ads well and want the Microsoft account treated as a real channel rather than an import that nobody owns. We rebuild the structure, run the search buying and the creative together, and wire conversions through our measurement work so retail, healthcare and higher education clients see cost per qualified lead on both platforms. Companies that want local campaign production and event work alongside media will find better fits among the Columbus agencies listed here.
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. Two Wheels Marketing
About: Two Wheels Marketing is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in integrated search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and paid social strategies. Their PPC management covers major search platforms including Google Ads and Bing Ads to drive targeted web traffic and conversions. The firm emphasizes transparent reporting, data-driven campaign structuring, and direct collaboration with internal client teams.
Key Services: Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Paid Social Media Advertising, Bing Ads / Microsoft Advertising Management, Conversion Rate Optimization, Marketing Automation
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Two Wheels Marketing
3. Monde Digital Agency
About: Monde Digital Agency engineers advertising, automation, and lead generation systems built to scale with precision and measurable impact. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the firm provides services such as ads management, AI chat systems, and SEO to help businesses grow.
Key Services: Ads Management, AI Chat Systems, Web & Funnel Design, SEO & Local Visibility, AI-UGC Video Production
Industries Served: Contractors, Construction Companies, Business Coaches
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Contractors advertisers, Construction Companies advertisers, Business Coaches advertisers
Website: Monde Digital Agency
4. FYVE Marketing
About: FYVE Marketing is a digital marketing agency headquartered in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, focusing on pragmatic growth strategies for local businesses. Their offerings span web design, SEO, social media marketing, and paid search advertising platforms like Google Ads and Bing.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), PPC Advertising, Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads), Social Media Marketing, Web Design and Development, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Public Relations
Industries Served: Local Businesses, Small Business, Home Services, Healthcare
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Local Businesses advertisers, Small Business advertisers, Home Services advertisers
Website: FYVE Marketing
5. The Media Captain
About: The Media Captain is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Their site highlights paid search management across channels including Google and Bing Ads to reach target audiences.
Key Services: Paid Advertising, Google Ads, Bing Ads, Shopping Ads, Social Media Advertising, SEO, Email Marketing, Web Design & Development
Industries Served: Healthcare, Legal, Home Services, B2B, Real Estate, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Restaurants
Notable Clients: Amedisys, Feazel, DermWarehouse, SRE Group
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Healthcare advertisers, Legal advertisers, Home Services advertisers
Website: The Media Captain
6. Midsole Marketing
About: Midsole Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on helping businesses grow their revenue and attract target customers. They offer comprehensive services including data-driven marketing strategies, paid ads and social media management, websites, and SEO.
Key Services: Develop data-driven marketing strategies, Websites & SEO, Event Marketing, Paid Ads & Social Media, Email Marketing, Photography & Video Content
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Midsole Marketing
7. Pizzazz Group
About: Pizzazz Group is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on helping small businesses drive growth through digital marketing and analytics solutions. Their core offerings include search engine optimization, PPC campaign management, web design, and local map optimization.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), PPC Campaign Management, Web Design & Development, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Maps Optimization
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Pizzazz Group
8. Upward Digital Marketing Group
About: Upward Digital Marketing Group is a digital marketing and web design agency based in Westerville, Ohio. They specialize in building functional, professional websites and driving local visibility through search engine optimization and digital marketing strategies.
Key Services: Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Online Advertising, Reputation Management, Email & Text Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Westerville
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Upward Digital Marketing Group
9. Hunter Marketing
About: Hunter Marketing is a full-service creative and marketing agency based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in bold ideas, narrative-forward work, and strategic media campaigns. Founded in 2019, the woman-owned agency combines creative talent and media expertise to deliver data-driven results for organizations across transit, government, and nonprofit sectors.
Key Services: Brand Strategy & Development, Creative Campaigns & Integrated Marketing, Media Strategy, Buying & Analytics, Public Sector & Community Engagement Communications, Website Design, UX, and Digital Experiences, Video Production & Motion Design, Social Media Strategy & Content Creation, Copywriting, Messaging, & Content Development
Industries Served: Transit, Government, Nonprofit, Mission-driven sectors
Notable Clients: COTA, City of Columbus, Cardinal Health, Columbus Blue Jackets, Cincinnati Bengals, Columbus Crew SC
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Transit advertisers, Government advertisers, Nonprofit advertisers
Website: Hunter Marketing
10. Creative Spot
About: Creative Spot is a full-service marketing and advertising agency located in Columbus, Ohio, operating as an outsourced marketing team for emerging and established businesses. Their website details core capabilities spanning strategic marketing, branding, graphic design, web and digital solutions, and media buying. However, there is no public mention or evidence of specialized Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) services on their site.
Key Services: Full-service marketing and advertising, Branding and design, Digital support services, Social media, Traditional advertising campaigns, Media buying, Web design
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Creative Spot
11. Sixth City Marketing
About: Sixth City Marketing is a digital marketing agency with a regional office in Columbus, Ohio, alongside its headquarters in Westlake, Ohio. They offer expert-led paid search (PPC) and search engine optimization solutions tailored to help businesses drive revenue and ROI. Their team provides comprehensive digital strategies spanning web design, conversion rate optimization, and custom campaign management.
Key Services: SEO, PPC, AI SEO, CRO, Web Design, Web Development
Industries Served: Manufacturing, Home Services, Healthcare, Legal Services, Higher Education
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Westlake, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Manufacturing advertisers, Home Services advertisers, Healthcare advertisers
Website: Sixth City Marketing
12. 614 Digital
About: 614 Digital is an internet advertising company based out of Columbus, Ohio, specializing in paid search and social strategies. Their service offerings explicitly include Microsoft Ads campaign optimization to reach users across Bing, MSN, and other Microsoft networks.
Key Services: Microsoft Ads, Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Website Design, SEO, Social Media 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: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: 614 Digital
13. Social Firm
About: Social Firm is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, providing comprehensive web design, SEO, and paid digital advertising services. Their marketing solutions span multi-channel campaign management tailored to help businesses increase market share and visibility.
Key Services: Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Local SEO, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Website Design, Web Development, Graphic Design, Brand Development
Industries Served: Law Firms, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Home Builders, Home Services, HVAC, Healthcare, Restaurants, Hospitality, Property Management
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Law Firms advertisers, Financial Services advertisers, Wealth Management advertisers
Website: Social Firm
14. 30 Lines
About: 30 Lines is a specialized apartment marketing agency that partners with multifamily teams to build high-performance websites and digital strategies. Their core offerings include web design, lead generation and nurturing, search engine optimization, and paid ads management.
Key Services: Web Design & Development, Lead Generation & Nurturing, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Ads Management
Industries Served: Multifamily Housing, Apartment Communities
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Multifamily Housing advertisers, Apartment Communities advertisers
Website: 30 Lines
15. Third Street Digital
About: Third Street Digital is a Columbus-based digital strategy and marketing agency offering comprehensive services including paid search (PPC), display advertising, and SEO. They focus on providing people-first digital campaigns tailored to client growth objectives.
Key Services: General Marketing Strategy, Audio/Podcasts, Creative Strategy, Display Advertising, Email Marketing, PPC (Paid Search), Paid Social Media, OTT/Connected TV, Research, SEO/AIO, Social Media Management, Traditional Media, Website Design/Development
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Columbus
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Third Street Digital
16. Sync Creative
About: Sync Creative is an award-winning digital marketing, branding, and advertising agency based in Columbus, Ohio. They merge business strategy and creative skill to build omni-channel campaigns, branding systems, and digital marketing strategies. While they offer Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and PPC campaigns, their site does not explicitly feature dedicated Microsoft Advertising or Bing Ads portfolio mentions.
Key Services: Website Design & Development, Mobile & Responsive Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) & PPC Campaigns, Digital Campaign Strategy & Design, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Social Media Programs, Re-Targeting Campaigns, Email Marketing, Brand & Logo Design, Brand Identity Systems, Campaign Strategy & Development
Industries Served: Industrial Products, Healthcare, Craft Beer, Sports Drinks, Law Firms, Credit Union Banking, Financial Services, Consumer Products
Notable Clients: Telhio Credit Union, Ohio State University, YETI Coolers, Abbott Nutrition, Highlights for Kids, Zaner-Bloser
Locations: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Industrial Products advertisers, Healthcare advertisers, Craft Beer advertisers
Website: Sync Creative
17. ForeFront Web
About: ForeFront Web is a digital marketing and web development agency headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, serving the greater Columbus metropolitan area. They specialize in custom website creation, organic search optimization, and pay-per-click digital advertising campaigns.
Key Services: Website Design & Development, Digital Marketing, SEO, PPC & Paid Search
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Dublin, OH
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: ForeFront Web
18. Protection Advertising LLC
About: Protection Advertising LLC is a value-focused boutique digital marketing agency located in the Columbus, Ohio area (Westerville). They specialize in pay-per-click management across platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, alongside local SEO and web development solutions tailored to small businesses.
Key Services: Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development
Industries Served: Small Businesses, Cleaning Services, Tourism
Notable Clients: ApiJect, Sears, Spring Green
Locations: Westerville
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small Businesses advertisers, Cleaning Services advertisers, Tourism advertisers
Website: Protection Advertising LLC
19. Uplancer Agency
About: Uplancer Agency is a digital agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on digital marketing, web design and development, and app creation. They offer paid media advertising and multi-channel marketing campaigns designed to scale businesses.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Paid Media Advertisements, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design & Development, App Development, Cloud Solutions
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: Mobile Health, Rugiet, WiTricity, Liquid
Locations: Columbus, Ohio
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: Uplancer Agency
20. WebFX
About: WebFX is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides data-driven marketing solutions including pay-per-click advertising services across search networks like Microsoft Advertising. They utilize proprietary technology platforms to help companies track, manage, and scale their online lead generation and revenue performance.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, PPC Advertising, Microsoft Advertising, SEO, Social Media Advertising
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Harrisburg
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers wanting managed paid search
Website: WebFX
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. Two Wheels Marketing | Pay-Per-Click (PPC) | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 3. Monde Digital Agency | Ads Management | Quote-based | Contractors advertisers |
| 4. FYVE Marketing | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | Local Businesses advertisers |
| 5. The Media Captain | Paid Advertising | Quote-based | Healthcare advertisers |
| 6. Midsole Marketing | Develop data-driven marketing strategies | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 7. Pizzazz Group | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 8. Upward Digital Marketing Group | Web Design | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 9. Hunter Marketing | Brand Strategy & Development | Quote-based | Transit advertisers |
| 10. Creative Spot | Full-service marketing and advertising | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 11. Sixth City Marketing | SEO | Quote-based | Manufacturing advertisers |
| 12. 614 Digital | Microsoft Ads | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 13. Social Firm | Digital Advertising | Quote-based | Law Firms advertisers |
| 14. 30 Lines | Web Design & Development | Quote-based | Multifamily Housing advertisers |
| 15. Third Street Digital | General Marketing Strategy | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 16. Sync Creative | Website Design & Development | Quote-based | Industrial Products advertisers |
| 17. ForeFront Web | Website Design & Development | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 18. Protection Advertising LLC | Pay-Per-Click (PPC) | Quote-based | Small Businesses advertisers |
| 19. Uplancer Agency | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 20. WebFX | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Columbus firms name recognisable clients?
Five, and the names are unusually large for a market this size. Hunter Marketing publishes COTA, the City of Columbus, Cardinal Health, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Cincinnati Bengals and Columbus Crew SC. Sync Creative publishes Ohio State University, Abbott Nutrition, YETI Coolers and Telhio Credit Union. The Media Captain publishes Amedisys and DermWarehouse, Uplancer publishes WiTricity and Rugiet, and Protection Advertising publishes ApiJect.
Do big client logos mean the firm will run your Microsoft account well?
Not on their own. A civic transit authority or a sports franchise usually buys brand campaigns, sponsorship activation and creative production rather than day-to-day search management. Ask each firm which of its named accounts it currently runs paid search for, at what monthly media budget, and whether Microsoft Advertising is in that account. The answer separates campaign shops from media managers very quickly.
What does Microsoft Ads management cost in Columbus?
No firm on this page publishes a management fee for it. Expect a flat retainer or a percentage of spend, and expect the percentage to look high on a small Microsoft budget because the workload is nearly fixed. Send three firms the same brief with the same media budget attached, then compare fee, media minimum, build charge and notice period in one table rather than reading three differently shaped proposals.
Is the channel worth running in central Ohio?
For business-to-business and healthcare advertisers, usually 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. Microsoft's own reporting shows search and news advertising revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs up sixteen, ten and twelve percent across the first three quarters of its 2026 financial year.
Should the same agency run both search platforms?
Almost always. The two accounts share negative keyword lists, product feeds and conversion definitions, and splitting them between agencies produces attribution arguments rather than better performance. If you do split them, insist both agencies report against one conversion definition and one attribution window, and give them both access to the same analytics view from day one.
Choosing a Microsoft Ads Partner in Columbus
The client names here are bigger than the market's size suggests. Cardinal Health, Ohio State, the Blue Jackets and Abbott Nutrition all appear on agency sites in this city, which gives you references worth calling.
Check that the logo and the service actually match. Ask which named accounts each firm runs paid search for today, at what budget, and whether Microsoft Advertising is inside that scope, because brand work and media management are different businesses.
No published rates means the brief has to do the work. Same budget, same cadence, same scope to three firms, then compare fee, media minimum, build charge and notice period line by line.
Keep both search platforms under one team wherever you can. Shared negative lists, one product feed and a single conversion definition beat a second agency relationship almost every time. If you would rather keep the search buying, the creative and the measurement with one team, read our latest analysis or start here.
