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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. Denver outdoor brands, healthcare systems, home service companies and software firms use programmatic and CTV to reach buyers along the Front Range.
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 Denver, so each card names the agency's real base, and clients and prices appear only where published.
Who are the best programmatic and CTV agencies for Denver brands?
Web Tonic plus nine external agencies with a programmatic or CTV service page on their own sites. Six are headquartered in metro Denver; the others run Denver campaigns remotely. Two name a client publicly and none publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs programmatic and connected TV campaigns from our Denver 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 Denver 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. Booyah Advertising
About: Booyah Advertising is a Denver digital marketing agency founded in 2001 that manages paid, organic and retail media. It runs a programmatic advertising service for brands with national budgets.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Paid Search, Paid Social, Retail Media, Creative, Analytics
Industries Served: Ecommerce, DTC Brands, Consumer Products, Retail, Health and Wellness
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Consumer brands scaling beyond social, Teams testing CTV next to paid social
Website: Booyah Advertising
3. AdCellerant
About: AdCellerant is a Denver digital advertising technology and services company founded in 2013, with a second office in Toronto. It runs programmatic campaigns through its own platform, often for media companies and agencies.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Advertising Platform, Paid Search, Paid Social, Local Marketing, Reporting
Industries Served: Media Companies, Agencies, Local Businesses, Automotive, Home Services
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado (headquarters), Toronto, Ontario
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: AdCellerant
4. Kinetic319
About: Kinetic319 is a performance marketing and growth agency headquartered in Denver. It plans and buys linear TV, online video and connected TV and OTT campaigns alongside SEO and GEO work.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Linear TV, Online Video, Media Planning, SEO and GEO, Paid Search
Industries Served: Faith-based Organizations, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Travel, Consumer Brands
Notable Clients: Lifeway
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Consumer brands scaling beyond social, Teams testing CTV next to paid social
Website: Kinetic319
5. Clicta Digital Agency
About: Clicta Digital is a performance marketing agency headquartered in Denver that runs an OTT and CTV advertising practice. It pairs streaming TV with SEO, PPC and organic growth work.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, SEO, PPC, Web Design, Content Marketing
Industries Served: Small and Mid-size Businesses, Home Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: Clicta Digital Agency
6. The Xcite Group
About: The Xcite Group is a Denver digital marketing agency that runs OTT and connected TV advertising. It pairs streaming ads with SEO, PPC, web design and lead generation.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, SEO, PPC, Web Design, Lead Generation
Industries Served: Small and Mid-size Businesses, Home Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: The Xcite Group
7. Intero Digital
About: Intero Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Colorado Springs with an office in San Diego. It runs programmatic buying alongside search, paid media and web development.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Paid Media, SEO, Web Development, Amazon Marketing, Analytics
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Consumer Brands, Healthcare, B2B, Retail
Notable Clients: Sticker Mountain
Locations: Colorado Springs, Colorado (headquarters), San Diego, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B and technology companies, Teams targeting accounts and job titles, Marketers with long sales cycles
Website: Intero Digital
8. NLA Media
About: NLA Media, the Newell Ledbetter Advertising agency, is a Colorado Springs firm with decades of traditional media experience. It runs OTT and CTV campaigns alongside TV, radio, SEO and social media.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, TV and Radio, SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing
Industries Served: Local Service Businesses, Home Services, Legal, Healthcare, Automotive
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: NLA Media
9. Strategus
About: Strategus is a connected TV and online video advertising company in Centennial, in metro Denver. It publishes CTV case studies, including a kitchen remodeler that tied USD $5.9 million in revenue to a full-funnel campaign.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, Online Video, Audience Targeting, Attribution, Campaign Reporting, Creative Services
Industries Served: Home Improvement, HVAC, Healthcare, Travel, Retail
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Centennial, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service companies, Contractors that sell high-ticket jobs, Owners who want streaming TV tied to booked calls
Website: Strategus
10. VELOX
About: VELOX is a digital marketing agency based in Boise, Idaho. It runs programmatic CTV and OTT advertising alongside SEO, content and paid media.
Key Services: Programmatic and CTV Advertising, OTT Advertising, SEO, Content Development, Paid Advertising, Conversion Optimization
Industries Served: Ecommerce, DTC Brands, Consumer Products, Retail, Health and Wellness
Notable Clients: Not named on the pages we checked
Locations: Boise, Idaho
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce and DTC brands, Consumer brands scaling beyond social, Teams testing CTV next to paid social
Website: VELOX
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 Denver office) |
| 2. Booyah Advertising | Large-budget programmatic buying | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 3. AdCellerant | Programmatic platform and services | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 4. Kinetic319 | TV, online video and CTV planning | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
| 5. Clicta Digital Agency | Denver OTT and CTV | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 6. The Xcite Group | Lead-focused OTT and CTV | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 7. Intero Digital | Colorado programmatic buying | Quote-based | B2B and technology companies |
| 8. NLA Media | Traditional media agency with CTV | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 9. Strategus | CTV with published case studies | Quote-based | Home service companies |
| 10. VELOX | Programmatic CTV and OTT | Quote-based | Ecommerce and DTC brands |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a programmatic advertising agency in Denver?
Start with the goal: brand reach, site visits or sales, because each one needs different inventory, targeting and reporting. Then check proof. Two of these nine agencies name a client on their own site (Lifeway and Sticker Mountain 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 Denver?
There are two costs: the media bought through the platform and the agency's management fee. None of the external agencies here publishes a fee, so every figure will come from a proposal. Fees depend on monthly spend, the channels used and data costs. Ask whether platform, data and creative fees are billed separately and what the notice period is 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 Denver. 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 a Denver business hire a local programmatic agency or a remote one?
Six of the nine external agencies are headquartered in metro Denver; the others work remotely from bases such as Boise and Colorado Springs. 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 Denver
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. Two of the nine external agencies name a client on their own site and none publishes 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 Denver office.
