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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 YouTube advertising agency buys attention on the one platform where the ad and the content compete for the same second: it plans the campaign inside Google Ads, chooses between skippable in-stream, bumper, in-feed and Shorts placements, builds the audience from your customer data and Google's signals, scripts and edits the video itself or briefs whoever does, and then reports on what the view produced rather than on how many views it bought.
We compared twenty-two firms selling YouTube advertising into New York on published video work, clients named on their own domains, stated rates and a verified address. All twenty-two publish a New York City address; upstate and out-of-state firms were removed, not listed as local. Every entry states where the team sits.
Are all of these New York YouTube advertising agencies local?
Yes. All twenty-two external firms on this page publish a New York City address, which is why upstate and out-of-state firms were removed. Eight name a client on their own website and only MarketingVideo 360 publishes a price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs YouTube as a media buy with a creative department attached, which is the split most New York advertisers discover they were missing after a quarter of boosted brand films. Our editors and creative team cut the hooks, the buyers run the auction inside Google Ads, and the measurement team decides what a view was worth. An advertiser who already has finished films and only needs someone to place them will be well served by several 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. Voy Media
About: Voy Media is a creative-forward performance and direct response digital marketing agency headquartered in New York, NY. They offer full-service paid media support including YouTube ad campaigns, video production, audience targeting, and ongoing optimization.
Key Services: YouTube Advertising, Growth Marketing, Performance Marketing, Creative Studio, Social Media Advertising, PPC
Industries Served: eCommerce, DTC, Startups, Education
Notable Clients: EnviroKlenz
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: eCommerce advertisers, DTC advertisers, Startups advertisers
Website: Voy Media
3. The Influencer Marketing Factory
About: The Influencer Marketing Factory is a global, full-service influencer marketing agency specializing in end-to-end campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Their services cover creator sourcing, custom content creation, performance-focused paid social ads, and in-depth ROI tracking and reporting.
Key Services: Influencer Marketing, YouTube Advertising, Paid Ads & Social, UGC Content, Social Commerce Management, Campaign Strategy & Analytics
Industries Served: Gen Z & Millennials, Music & Entertainment, Beauty & Fashion, Tech & Apps, Retail
Notable Clients: Google, Sony Music, Universal Music, Snapchat, Bumble, Foreo
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Gen Z & Millennials advertisers, Music & Entertainment advertisers, Beauty & Fashion advertisers
Website: The Influencer Marketing Factory
4. Hunter Digital
About: Hunter Digital is an NYC-based digital ad agency focused on scaling direct-to-consumer and ecommerce brands through targeted paid media. They provide performance marketing services across major channels, explicitly including Google Ads and YouTube advertising strategies.
Key Services: Paid Search, Google Ads, YouTube Advertising, Social Media Advertising, Amazon Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Digital Strategy
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Fashion, Fitness, Homeware and Furniture, DTC
Notable Clients: Adidas, FitFighter, Color Factory, GuardLab, Rope.com
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce advertisers, Fashion advertisers, Fitness advertisers
Website: Hunter Digital
5. RIOT – Creative Agency & Production Studio
About: RIOT is a creative agency and production studio headquartered in Hudson Yards, New York City. The agency specializes in brand strategy, video production, design, digital experiences, and cultural storytelling.
Key Services: Branding, Strategy, Video Production, Post-Production, Design, Photography, Digital Experiences, Social Content, Music & Audio, SEO, Analytics
Industries Served: Fashion, Luxury, Sports, Beauty, Technology, Entertainment, Music, Hospitality, Real Estate
Notable Clients: Tiffany & Co.
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Fashion advertisers, Luxury advertisers, Sports advertisers
Website: RIOT – Creative Agency & Production Studio
6. Digital Drew SEM
About: Digital Drew SEM is a full-service digital marketing and advertising agency based in New York City focusing on paid media, search engine optimization, and conversion strategy. The agency specializes heavily in Google Ads, social media advertising, and data-driven lead generation for businesses of various sizes.
Key Services: Google Advertising, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Facebook Advertising, Instagram Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Website Design and Development
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying google advertising, Advertisers buying search engine optimization (seo), Advertisers buying facebook advertising
Website: Digital Drew SEM
7. Vab Media Digital Agency, LLC
About: Vab Media Digital Agency is an advertising agency and video production company in NYC that creates commercials, brand videos, and digital marketing campaigns. They help consultants, startups, local businesses, and eCommerce shops increase leads and sales with expert content, design, and advertising strategies.
Key Services: YouTube Advertising, Pay Per Click (PPC) Services, Video Production, Content Marketing, Website Development, Social Media Marketing
Industries Served: CEOs & Professionals, Local Businesses, e-commerce Stores
Notable Clients: Studio Abachar
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: CEOs & Professionals advertisers, Local Businesses advertisers, e-commerce Stores advertisers
Website: Vab Media Digital Agency, LLC
8. Amsive
About: Amsive is a data-led performance marketing agency headquartered in New York that builds customized audience, creative, and channel strategies. They provide comprehensive digital advertising solutions, including campaign execution and optimization across platforms like YouTube and Google Ads.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Paid Search, SEO, Digital Advertising, YouTube Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Data & Analytics
Industries Served: Higher Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Automotive, Consumer Products & Services
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Higher Education advertisers, Healthcare advertisers, Financial Services advertisers
Website: Amsive
9. Horizon Media, Inc.
About: Horizon Media is a leading independent media agency founded in 1989 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in driving business-based outcomes for marketers through innovative media strategies and comprehensive media planning and buying.
Key Services: Media Planning, Media Buying, Digital Advertising, Video Advertising, Data Analytics
Industries Served: Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Entertainment advertisers, Retail advertisers, Consumer Goods advertisers
Website: Horizon Media, Inc.
10. Leadige Media Group
About: Leadige Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency providing tailored solutions across SEO, paid ads management, B2B marketing, and design. Their core offerings include multi-channel paid ad campaigns on platforms like Google, Bing, Meta, and TikTok.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, Paid Ads and PPC Management, B2B Marketing, Design Services, Google Ads Services, Bing Ads Services, Meta Ads Services, TikTok Ads Services
Industries Served: Automotive, Insurance, Sport, E-commerce, Industrial, Video Effects, Real Estate, Legal, Web 3 & Blockchain
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Automotive advertisers, Insurance advertisers, Sport advertisers
Website: Leadige Media Group
11. Yard NYC
About: Yard NYC is an independent strategic creative company based in New York City that turns brands into cultural beacons. They specialize in brand strategy, integrated campaigns, branded content, and digital communications planning.
Key Services: Brand Strategy, Integrated Campaigns, Branded Content, Identity & Packaging, Communications Planning, Research & Measurement, Digital & Social Strategy, Content Strategy, Influencer Strategy, Experiential, Content & Integrated Production
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying brand strategy, Advertisers buying integrated campaigns, Advertisers buying branded content
Website: Yard NYC
12. Darling Agency
About: Darling is a New York City born ad agency providing creative, design, and advertising solutions with a high-touch collaborative approach. They write, design, animate, and produce work in-house while partnering with filmmakers, photographers, and clients.
Key Services: Creative, Design, Advertising, Branding, Digital 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: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying creative, Advertisers buying design, Advertisers buying advertising
Website: Darling Agency
13. HDM Edits
About: HDM Edits is a content marketing and post-production agency based in New York that specializes in crafting video content, digital branding, and social media assets for businesses. They offer customized video solutions including real estate media, podcasting content, and appointment funnels to help brands scale their digital presence. Their work focuses on rapid content creation and structured video marketing strategies tailored to diverse industries like medical, tech, and real estate.
Key Services: Digital Branding, Social Media Content, Podcasting Content, Service Explanation Videos, Real Estate Solutions, Sales & Appointment Funnels
Industries Served: Real Estate, Medical, Aesthetics, Dental, Travel Agencies, Gyms & Personal Trainers, Tech Start-ups, Non-Profit Organizations
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Real Estate advertisers, Medical advertisers, Aesthetics advertisers
Website: HDM Edits
14. 17 Projects Video Agency
About: 17 Projects is a video production company based in New York City that delivers video marketing, commercial spots, animation, and corporate video services. Their full-service team handles everything from initial concept development and scripting through to final custom format video delivery.
Key Services: Video Production, Commercials, Corporate Video, Animation, Event Coverage
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Compass, A16Z, Burberry
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying video production, Advertisers buying commercials, Advertisers buying corporate video
Website: 17 Projects Video Agency
15. MarketingVideo 360
About: MarketingVideo 360 is a video production and marketing company headquartered in Manhattan, New York, specializing in creating promotional marketing videos, animated explainers, and YouTube video production. They offer customized video packages starting at $499 designed to enhance social media visibility and brand storytelling.
Key Services: YouTube Video Production, Video Editing Services, Videography, Social Media Management, Animated Explainer Videos, Video Marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: $499
Great For: Advertisers buying youtube video production, Advertisers buying video editing services, Advertisers buying videography
Website: MarketingVideo 360
16. MeanPug Digital
About: MeanPug Digital is a full-service marketing agency headquartered in New York, New York, specializing in growth solutions for law firms. They provide comprehensive digital advertising services, including video production and targeted ad promotions on platforms like YouTube.
Key Services: YouTube Advertising, Digital Advertising, Video Production, SEO, PPC, Web Development, Branding, Content Marketing
Industries Served: Legal
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Legal advertisers
Website: MeanPug Digital
17. Star Tech SEO
About: Star Tech SEO is a digital marketing agency based in New York offering comprehensive internet marketing solutions, including search engine optimization and platform-specific SEO. Their multi-channel capabilities cover PPC, social media management, web design, and content writing tailored to business growth.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), YouTube SEO, Pay Per Click (PPC), Social Media Management, Social Media Ad Management, Web Design & Development, Content Writing, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Reputation Management
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying search engine optimization (seo), Advertisers buying youtube seo, Advertisers buying pay per click (ppc)
Website: Star Tech SEO
18. Branding New York City
About: Branding New York City is a full-service strategic branding and digital marketing agency established in 2007 with offices located in Manhattan, New York. They specialize in building digital footprints, driving brand awareness, and providing comprehensive marketing and communications solutions for businesses across multiple industries.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Media Buying, Content Marketing, Video Marketing, Branding, Strategic Branding, Web Design, SEO Services
Industries Served: Real Estate, Retail, Fashion, Finance, Education, Medical, Dental
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Real Estate advertisers, Retail advertisers, Fashion advertisers
Website: Branding New York City
19. Leadflow NYC
About: Leadflow NYC is a New York-based digital agency specializing in digital strategy, web design, and local SEO for mission-driven organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses. They design digital infrastructure and practical systems to help organizations extend their community impact and visibility.
Key Services: Digital Strategy, Local SEO, Web Design, Nonprofit Software Development, Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Industries Served: Nonprofits, Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs
Notable Clients: Renaissance (REDC), Venuely, Habitat for Humanity
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Nonprofits advertisers, Small Businesses advertisers, Entrepreneurs advertisers
Website: Leadflow NYC
20. Clickmen™ Digital Marketing Agency
About: Clickmen™ Digital Marketing Agency is a full-service web design and digital marketing firm headquartered in New York, NY, with a regional office network across the United States and Canada. They provide comprehensive online growth solutions including search engine optimization, performance marketing, social media management, and custom web development.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Web Design and Development, Public Relations (PR)
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertisers buying digital marketing, Advertisers buying search engine optimization (seo), Advertisers buying search engine marketing (sem)
Website: Clickmen™ Digital Marketing Agency
21. Diagonal Media LLC
About: Diagonal Media (DGNL) is a New York City-based creative consultancy and production agency specializing in video production, motion design, and brand storytelling. They operate through a global production network to transform complex client concepts into dynamic, story-driven digital content.
Key Services: Video Production, Motion Design, Graphic Design, Content Strategy, Branded Content
Industries Served: Advertising & Marketing, Financial Services, Non-profit, Medical
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Advertising & Marketing advertisers, Financial Services advertisers, Non-profit advertisers
Website: Diagonal Media LLC
22. Multivision Digital
About: Multivision Digital is a New York City-based video production and video marketing agency specializing in turning marketing strategy into compelling visual storytelling and promotional content. Their expertise spans full-service video production, social media videos, animated motion graphics, and targeted video marketing strategies to help businesses engage audiences and drive measurable results.
Key Services: Video Production, Video Strategy, Video Marketing, Social Media Videos, Animated Explainer / Motion Graphic Videos, Aerial Drone Videography, Live Streaming & Events
Industries Served: Technology / Startup, Recruitment, Real Estate, Non-Profit, Industrial Manufacturing, Financial Services, Biotech & Life Sciences, Law Firm, Healthcare, Accounting Firm
Notable Clients: MetLife Stadium, Ticketmaster, Innovid, TEMU
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Technology / Startup advertisers, Recruitment advertisers, Real Estate advertisers
Website: Multivision Digital
23. NYC Video Pros
About: NYC Video Pros provides full-service corporate video production and video marketing solutions for businesses and organizations. They help clients develop professional video content and assist with online distribution channels including YouTube.
Key Services: Corporate Video Production, Video Marketing, Event Video Recording, Video Editing and Publishing
Industries Served: Corporate, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Commercial
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Corporate advertisers, Healthcare advertisers, Nonprofit advertisers
Website: NYC Video Pros
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. Voy Media | YouTube Advertising | Quote-based | eCommerce advertisers |
| 3. The Influencer Marketing Factory | Influencer Marketing | Quote-based | Gen Z & Millennials advertisers |
| 4. Hunter Digital | Paid Search | Quote-based | Ecommerce advertisers |
| 5. RIOT – Creative Agency & Production Studio | Branding | Quote-based | Fashion advertisers |
| 6. Digital Drew SEM | Google Advertising | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 7. Vab Media Digital Agency, LLC | YouTube Advertising | Quote-based | CEOs & Professionals advertisers |
| 8. Amsive | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Higher Education advertisers |
| 9. Horizon Media, Inc. | Media Planning | Quote-based | Entertainment advertisers |
| 10. Leadige Media Group | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Automotive advertisers |
| 11. Yard NYC | Brand Strategy | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 12. Darling Agency | Creative | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 13. HDM Edits | Digital Branding | Quote-based | Real Estate advertisers |
| 14. 17 Projects Video Agency | Video Production | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 15. MarketingVideo 360 | YouTube Video Production | $499 | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 16. MeanPug Digital | YouTube Advertising | Quote-based | Legal advertisers |
| 17. Star Tech SEO | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 18. Branding New York City | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Real Estate advertisers |
| 19. Leadflow NYC | Digital Strategy | Quote-based | Nonprofits advertisers |
| 20. Clickmen™ Digital Marketing Agency | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized advertisers |
| 21. Diagonal Media LLC | Video Production | Quote-based | Advertising & Marketing advertisers |
| 22. Multivision Digital | Video Production | Quote-based | Technology / Startup advertisers |
| 23. NYC Video Pros | Corporate Video Production | Quote-based | Corporate advertisers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which New York firms name video clients on their own sites?
Eight of the twenty-two. The Influencer Marketing Factory publishes work for Google, Sony Music and Snapchat, 17 Projects names Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Burberry, Multivision Digital names MetLife Stadium, Ticketmaster and Innovid, Hunter Digital names Adidas and Color Factory, RIOT names Tiffany and Co, and Leadflow NYC names Venuely and Habitat for Humanity. Ask the other fourteen for two campaigns and the view-through numbers behind them.
What does YouTube advertising cost in New York?
One firm prints a figure: MarketingVideo 360 publishes a $499 to $3,500 range, and the rest quote against scope. Alphabet reported that YouTube revenue across ads and subscriptions passed $60bn for the full year 2025, which is the scale that keeps inventory expensive and auction discipline worth paying for. Send three firms the same brief covering how many video cuts they produce, who edits them, what the media minimum is and whether the management fee is a flat retainer or a percentage of spend, because a percentage fee quietly rewards the agency for spending more of your money.
Do we need a production company or a media buyer?
Both, and New York sells them separately. RIOT and 17 Projects come from the production side, while Voy Media and Amsive sell paid media. Creative is the variable that actually moves a YouTube campaign: the hook in the first five seconds decides whether a skippable ad is ever watched, and no bidding strategy repairs a video that loses the viewer before the skip button. Decide which half you already have in-house before you shortlist, because buying the wrong half is the most common way a YouTube budget disappears.
How should a New York YouTube campaign be measured?
Nielsen's Gauge had YouTube at 13.4% of all US TV watch time in July 2025 against 9.4% for second-placed Disney, which is why YouTube budgets increasingly come out of television money rather than social budgets. Ask for view-through conversions reported separately from click conversions, a brand lift or search lift study if the spend justifies one, and a clear statement of the conversion window in use. An agency reporting views and impressions alone is describing delivery, not results.
Does agency size matter on this list?
It changes what you get, not what you pay for. Horizon Media and Amsive run national media at a scale where your budget may be a rounding error, while Leadflow NYC, HDM Edits and Diagonal Media are small enough that the person who pitches also edits. Ask who is on the account day to day, how many other accounts they carry, and how many creative cuts the retainer includes each month.
Choosing a YouTube Advertising Partner in New York
Every external firm here is in the city. All twenty-two publish a New York City address, because agencies found in Buffalo, Rochester and out of state were removed rather than passed off as local New York shops.
Published evidence is mixed. Eight firms name clients on their own domains, including Google, Amazon and MetLife Stadium credits. Ask the other fourteen for two live campaigns, the creative that ran and the view-through numbers behind them.
Only one firm publishes a price. MarketingVideo 360 shows a $499 to $3,500 range; put one identical brief in front of three others and compare the management fee, the media minimum, the cuts included and who owns the footage.
Buy the creative capacity, not the deck. Hooks are consumable on YouTube, so agree up front how many new ones you get each month. If you would rather keep the video creative, the Google Ads buying and the measurement in one team, read our latest analysis or start here.
