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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A programmatic and CTV advertising agency buys digital ad space automatically through demand-side platforms: it places display, online video, streaming audio and connected TV ads on apps such as Hulu and Roku, builds audiences from data and tracks reach, site visits and sales. Austin software companies, consumer brands, healthcare practices and home service firms use programmatic and CTV to reach a fast-growing Central Texas audience.
To make this list, each of the nine external agencies had to show a programmatic, CTV or OTT service page on its own website. Not all of them have an office in Austin, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Where can an Austin business hire a programmatic advertising agency?
Web Tonic plus nine external agencies with a programmatic or CTV service page on their own sites. Two are headquartered in the Austin area; the others run Austin campaigns remotely. Four name a client publicly and three publish a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs programmatic and connected TV campaigns from our Austin office with in-house creative, so audience planning, media buying, ad production and testing sit with one team. Reporting is built around visits, leads and sales rather than impressions, and audiences and creative stay in the client's own name.
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: Local Austin office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and 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. Q1Media
About: Q1Media is an Austin digital advertising company that works with brands and agencies. It runs connected TV and OTT campaigns alongside paid social, programmatic display, search and creative services.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, Paid Social, Paid Search, Creative Services, Audience Targeting
Industries Served: Agencies, Consumer Brands, Healthcare, Education, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Austin, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Consumer brands scaling beyond social, Teams testing CTV next to paid social
Website: Q1Media
3. Blackhawk Digital Marketing
About: Blackhawk Digital Marketing is an Austin agency that publishes its prices and includes programmatic ads in every retainer tier. Media spend is billed separately and stays in the client's own accounts.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Local SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Web Development
Industries Served: Healthcare, Wellness, Medical Practices, Professional Services, Local Businesses
Notable Clients: Oubre Medical
Locations: Austin, Texas
Pricing: USD $2,750/month and up as a flat retainer, media spend separate
Great For: Healthcare and legal practices, Regulated businesses that need careful targeting, Providers building local awareness
Website: Blackhawk Digital Marketing
4. Impactable
About: Impactable is a B2B advertising agency with an address in San Antonio and a LinkedIn Marketing Partner badge. Its B2B programmatic service targets accounts and job titles, and its pricing page publishes plan fees.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, LinkedIn Ads, Account-Based Marketing, Google Ads, Content Marketing, Retargeting
Industries Served: B2B, SaaS, Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: San Antonio, Texas
Pricing: USD $3,000/month and up for the one-channel Core plan
Great For: B2B and technology companies, Teams targeting accounts and job titles, Marketers with long sales cycles
Website: Impactable
5. White Unicorn Agency
About: White Unicorn Agency is a creative and digital agency in the Dallas Design District that builds brands through design and technology. Its programmatic advertising service sits alongside brand identity, web design and digital marketing.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Brand Identity, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Creative
Industries Served: Real Estate, Beauty, Fitness, Fashion, Hospitality
Notable Clients: Cambridge Homes, Good Janes, Fitish, Joanna Czech
Locations: Dallas, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-size businesses, Local brands starting with streaming TV, Owners who want programmatic run alongside search
Website: White Unicorn Agency
6. DigiROI Marketing and Advertising
About: DigiROI is a San Antonio marketing and advertising agency that serves clients locally, in Austin and across Texas. It runs OTT and connected TV campaigns alongside SEO, PPC and social media.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, SEO, PPC, Web Design, Social Media
Industries Served: Small and Mid-size Businesses, Home Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: San Antonio, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: DigiROI Marketing and Advertising
7. The Visualz Group
About: The Visualz Group is a digital agency in Selma, Texas, just outside San Antonio, that serves automotive, legal and medical clients. It runs OTT and connected TV advertising alongside video production and geofencing.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Video Production, Geofencing, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Branding
Industries Served: Automotive, Legal, Medical, Local Businesses, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Selma, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Car dealers and dealer groups, Automotive brands selling locally, Teams that want CTV tied to showroom visits
Website: The Visualz Group
8. Awarity
About: Awarity is a digital advertising firm with a Frisco, Texas office that publishes starting prices for its banner, connected TV and Amazon OTT campaigns. It reports through its own campaign dashboard.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Banner Ads, Amazon OTT, Event and Venue Targeting, Campaign Dashboard, Analytics
Industries Served: Small and Mid-size Businesses, Sports, B2B, Franchises, Multi-location Brands
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Frisco, Texas
Pricing: USD $299/month and up for local banner campaigns, media included
Great For: B2B and technology companies, Teams targeting accounts and job titles, Marketers with long sales cycles
Website: Awarity
9. Bedford Advertising
About: Bedford Advertising is a Dallas-area automotive advertising agency that has run multi-channel campaigns for more than four decades. It buys programmatic media alongside SEO, SEM, social and traditional media for dealers.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, SEO, SEM, Social Media, Traditional Media, Creative
Industries Served: Automotive Dealers, Dealer Groups, Powersports, Retail, Local Businesses
Notable Clients: Reliable Chevrolet
Locations: Dallas, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Car dealers and dealer groups, Automotive brands selling locally, Teams that want CTV tied to showroom visits
Website: Bedford Advertising
10. Consultus Digital
About: Consultus Digital is a Toronto performance marketing agency that also lists an office in Austin, Texas. It runs a programmatic advertising service alongside SEO, paid media and conversion rate optimization.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, SEO, Paid Media, Conversion Rate Optimization, Digital Growth Plans, Analytics
Industries Served: B2B, Professional Services, SaaS, Ecommerce, Healthcare
Notable Clients: Ontario Business Central Inc.
Locations: Toronto, Ontario, Austin, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B and technology companies, Teams targeting accounts and job titles, Marketers with long sales cycles
Website: Consultus Digital
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 (local Austin office) |
| 2. Q1Media | CTV and OTT for brands and agencies | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 3. Blackhawk Digital Marketing | Published-price programmatic retainers | USD $2,750/month and up as a flat retainer, media spend separate | Healthcare and legal practices |
| 4. Impactable | Published-price B2B programmatic | USD $3,000/month and up for the one-channel Core plan | B2B and technology companies |
| 5. White Unicorn Agency | Brand-led programmatic | Quote-based | Small and mid-size businesses |
| 6. DigiROI Marketing and Advertising | South Texas OTT and CTV | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 7. The Visualz Group | Video production plus CTV | Quote-based | Car dealers and dealer groups |
| 8. Awarity | Published-price programmatic packages | USD $299/month and up for local banner campaigns, media included | B2B and technology companies |
| 9. Bedford Advertising | Programmatic for car dealers | Quote-based | Car dealers and dealer groups |
| 10. Consultus Digital | Programmatic from Toronto and Austin | Quote-based | B2B and technology companies |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a programmatic advertising agency in Austin?
Start with the goal: brand reach, site visits or sales, because each one needs different inventory, targeting and reporting. Then check proof. Four of these nine agencies name a client on their own site (Oubre Medical and Cambridge Homes among them). Ask which demand-side platform they use, whether you can see placement and fraud reports, and how they measure visits or sales that follow a TV ad rather than impressions alone.
How much does programmatic and CTV advertising cost in Austin?
There are two costs: the media bought through the platform and the agency's management fee. Three of the nine external agencies publish a fee (Blackhawk Digital Marketing lists USD $2,750/month and up as a flat retainer, media spend separate; Impactable lists USD $3,000/month and up for the one-channel Core plan). The rest quote per scope, which is normal because fees depend on spend, channels and data costs. Ask whether platform, data and creative fees are billed separately before you sign.
What is the difference between programmatic, CTV and OTT advertising?
Programmatic is the automated buying of ad space across many sites, apps and screens, and connected TV is one channel inside it: ads shown on smart TVs and streaming devices. OTT is the wider term for streaming video delivered over the internet, including on phones. Some agencies here buy every format through one platform; others focus on streaming TV. Check that the agency has a real service page and case studies for the format you want.
How long does programmatic advertising take to show results?
Impressions and reach show within days of launch. Most campaigns then need four to eight weeks of audience and creative testing before cost per visit or sale settles, and brand lift takes longer in a market like Austin. Plan for at least three months of spend before you judge the channel, and ask how the agency measures site visits and sales that happen after someone sees a TV ad.
Should an Austin business hire a local programmatic agency or a remote one?
Two of the nine external agencies are headquartered in the Austin area; the others work remotely from bases such as Dallas, Frisco and San Antonio. Consultus Digital, headquartered in Toronto, and LeadOrigin both list an Austin office. A local agency helps when you want to meet in person or know local media, but programmatic buying, targeting and reporting all run online. Experience with your audience and a creative process you trust matter more than the address.
Choosing a Programmatic Advertising Agency in Austin
Start with your own numbers. Know your monthly budget, the action you want viewers to take and what a visit or sale is worth to you. An agency can only plan audiences and bids around targets it has been told about.
Check experience you can verify. Four of the nine external agencies name a client on their own site and three publish a price. Ask the rest for a reference you can call, and see how our programmatic ads service is scoped.
Agree how you will work together. Settle who owns the platform seat and audience data, how often creative is refreshed and which result month three is judged on. Our performance creative team can produce the TV and display ads themselves.
Never skip the consultation. Book calls with two or three agencies from this list, bring the same brief to each and compare the questions they ask about your audience. If you want a team in the city, meet our Austin office.
