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12 of 38 advertising companies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 38 advertising companies on this page cover advertising (14), creative (12), branding (9) and video (7). They also list work in South Carolina, San Francisco, Florida and Carolina. 38 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
12 of 38 advertising companies ranked on evidence held on 6 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.
Kent Communications is a full-service marketing, branding and advertising agency in Richmond, Virginia.
Why #1: Based in Richmond, Virginia · In business 30+ years · Google partner — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Mobile App Development · Digital Marketing · WordPress · Also in United States of America
Blair Marketing is a Lynchburg, Virginia marketing company that began as an advertising agency in 1984.
Why #2: Based in Lynchburg, Virginia · Founded 1984 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
KW Graphics and Web is the freelance design business of Kimberly Watters in Staunton, Virginia.
Why #3: Based in Staunton, Virginia · In business 40+ years — as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Also in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia advertising agency providing integrated marketing, design and editorial illustration for varied clients
Why #4: Based in Richmond, Virginia · Founded 1995 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Social Media Marketing · Digital Marketing · Advertising
Costa Designs is a web design and digital marketing agency in Virginia Beach that has been running since 1999.
Why #5: Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia · Founded 1999 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Elevation VA is an advertising and integrated marketing agency headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Aaron Dotson and Frank Gilliam started it in 2001.
Why #6 (shared): Based in Richmond, Virginia · Founded 2001 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Elevation Ltd is an integrated marketing firm based in Richmond, Virginia.
Why #6 (shared): Based in Richmond, Virginia · Founded 2001 — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Advertising
Anstey Hodge Advertising Group is a full-service agency that works almost entirely on marketing for senior living communities in the United States.
Why #8: Address in Virginia · Founded 2003 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Drip Printing & Design is a screen printing shop and design studio in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Why #9 (shared): Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States · In business 20+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Buchanan Design VA is a design studio in Richmond, Virginia. It has specialised in graphic design grounded in clear communication for more than twenty years, and it now also builds…
Why #9 (shared): Based in Richmond, Virginia, United States · In business 20+ years — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
A For Adventure is a branding and design agency in Richmond, VA, founded in 2013 by designer and creative director Jonathan Goldberg after a decade in Brooklyn.
Why #11: Based in Richmond, Virginia, US · Founded 2013 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Advertising · Goals · Ideation
Germono Advertising Company is a media buying and marketing agency in Norfolk, Virginia, working with businesses across Hampton Roads.
Why #12: Based in Norfolk, Virginia, US · In business 10+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Advertising · Creative · Branding · Also in Florida and Carolina
Easton Advertising is a marketing and advertising agency that says it has worked with clients for more than thirty years.
On record: In business 30+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Advertising · Creative · Branding · Also in Florida and Carolina
Easton Advertising, Inc. offers marketing and advertising services to businesses ranging from local shops to international firms.
On record: In business 30+ years — as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Advertising · Creative · Goals · Also in New Jersey and Dublin
Bravura Advertising & Design is an advertising and design firm set up in 2005 that tells clients' stories online, in print and on radio and television.
On record: Founded 2005 — as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Creative
37 Media & Marketing Group. (37MMG) is a small full-service marketing agency built around the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Branding
903 Creative is a branding and design studio in Richmond, VA. The team works across brand, print and digital, from naming a business to building its website.
On record: Based in Richmond, Virginia
Business Services · Medical · Manufacturing
Richmond, Virginia is home to 93 Octane, a direct marketing agency offering a full range of services.
On record: Based in Richmond, Virginia
Consumer Products & Services · Hospitality & Leisure · Advertising & Marketing · Also in Pasadena
Anyone Collective LLC, known as Anyone, is a brand management and creative agency that takes projects from idea through to production.

Creative · Also in Jordan
Aptive Resources is a consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia, that works on digital services, human experience design and business transformation.
On record: Based in Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Advertising · Creative · Branding
Brite Advertising is a full-service advertising agency that plans and manages campaigns closely for each client.

Mobile App Development · Business Services · Real Estate
Bryant Digital is a performance marketing agency in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
On record: Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Consumer Products & Services · Hospitality & Leisure · Medical
Davis Ad Agency is a full-service advertising agency in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
On record: Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Advertising · Creative · Branding · Also in Fleet
DC Design and Media produces large format graphics for businesses and handles the installation itself.
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