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558 of 1,576 advertising companies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
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Q4 2026 edition
558 of 1,576 advertising companies ranked on evidence held on 12 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.
The SME ranking on this page lists 1,585 small and medium-sized firms, and 330 of them earned a rank number. Three businesses known to be large are left out. The SME order does not reward age, so newer agencies compete on evidence alone. See the SME ranking

Consumer Products & Services · Information Technology · Medical
Kruskopf & Company (KC) operates as KC Truth, an independent, woman-owned advertising agency in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in business since 1988.
Why #73 (shared): Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota · Founded 1988, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising · Creative · Analytics
Adams & Knight is an integrated marketing agency in Connecticut that has served local and national clients since 1988.
Why #73 (shared): Based in Connecticut · Founded 1988, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Digital Marketing · Reputation Management · Advertising
EKC PR, also known as Eileen Koch and Company, is a public relations, branding and digital marketing firm headquartered in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California.
Why #73 (shared): Based in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California · In business 38+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Craft & Associates Advertising and Marketing has been running since 1989 and covers both traditional advertising and newer digital channels.
Why #76 (shared): Based in United States · Founded 1989, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising · Also in Blackburn
Hall Marketing, Inc is an advertising and marketing agency in Augusta, Georgia, established in 1989.
Why #76 (shared): Based in Augusta, Georgia · Founded 1989, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

AKO Signs is a Georgia-based sign maker that has been in business since 1989.
Why #76 (shared): Based in Georgia, United States · Founded 1989, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Consumer Products & Services · Hospitality & Leisure · Advertising · Also in United States and Miami
BlackDog Advertising is a Miami marketing agency that concentrates on the travel and tourism trade.
Why #76 (shared): Based in Miami, Florida · Founded 1989, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Environmental · Also in Houston
Arriba Communications is a public relations and marketing communications agency in Houston, Texas.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Houston, Texas · Founded 1990, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Appen Media Group is a family-owned local news and marketing company in the northern suburbs of Atlanta.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Alpharetta, near Atlanta · Founded 1990 · Family-owned, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising
Grafik Touch Advertising Agency is an advertising and print business in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA · In business 36+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Also in Burlington
bp Design is a creative studio in Burlington, Vermont, working across graphic design, advertising and marketing.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Burlington, Vermont, United States · Founded 1990, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Consumer Products & Services · Arts, Entertainment & Music · Gaming
A Hundred Monkeys is a naming and writing studio in Berkeley, California, working since 1990.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Berkeley, California, US · Founded 1990, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Also in Newport
Brandtailers is a marketing and creative agency in Newport Beach, California, working since 1990.
Why #80 (shared): Based in Newport Beach, California · Founded 1990, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

ADCO is a marketing, design and interactive agency serving organisations in South Carolina and further afield.
Why #86 (shared): Based in South Carolina, US · In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

American packaging design agency creating packaging, cardboard store displays and brand identities for consumer goods firms
Why #86 (shared): Based in United States · In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Current360 is an advertising agency in Louisville, Kentucky, working from a historic building in the city.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States · In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Designs by Stacey Inc is an Atlanta firm, founded in 1991, that combines graphic design, marketing, advertising and event planning.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Atlanta, GA · Founded 1991, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising · Goals
EarlAd, also called Earl Advertising, is a full-service marketing agency in Sparta, New Jersey.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Sparta, New Jersey · In business 35+ years · Small firm, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Consumer Products & Services · Energy & Natural Resources · Hospitality & Leisure
Coyne PR is an independent public relations agency in the United States, founded in 1991.
Why #86 (shared): Based in United States · Founded 1991, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

2121 Design is a boutique creative firm in Louisiana run by husband and wife Kirk and Francelle Theriot.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Louisiana · Founded 1991 · Boutique, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Creative · Learning · Also in Nashville
Lam.Agency, formally Lam-Andrews, is a Nashville agency founded in 1991 that focuses on marketing for the healthcare sector.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Nashville, Tennessee · Founded 1991, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising & Marketing · Business Services · Information Technology
Advertising and branding agency combining research, strategy and creative work for medical, dental, resort and retail clients
Why #86 (shared): Based in Fallston and Park City · In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Email Marketing · Content Creation · Advertising · Also in Newport and Oregon
Every Idea Marketing is an advertising agency in Bend, Oregon.
Why #86 (shared): Based in Bend, Oregon · Founded 1991, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Branding · Environmental
Decca Design is a full-service design and marketing agency in San Jose, California, with 35 years of history in Silicon Valley.
Why #86 (shared): Based in San Jose, California, USA · In business 35+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
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