Top Kansas City Advertising Agencies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 28, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 11 Kansas City Advertising Agencies as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Gragg (0.0 stars, 0 verified reviews, < $25/hr, founded 1992, Kansas City). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $25, median client rating is 0, and 36% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Kansas City Advertising Agencies companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

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  • We execute digitally, think critically, aggregate masterfully, and measure tenaciously. We do it passionately. We do it creatively. And we make sure you get the best performance for every marketing dollar you spend.

    We execute digitally, think critically, aggregate masterfully, and measure tenaciously. We do it passionately. We ... read Gragg reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1992
    Kansas City, United States
  • Ad agencies start with a consumer problem and create an ad campaign. We’re different. We’re entrepreneurs who see a consumer problem and then invent a better way.

    Ad agencies start with a consumer problem and create an ad campaign. We’re different. We’re ... read Bernstein-Rein reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • We wowed our first client 30 years ago, and we’ve been hooked on that feeling ever since. Since 1992, healthcare organizations of all types and sizes have called on us to make their companies healthier. Yes, healthier. When you work with us, you get a trusted partner who factors research, goals, strategies, brand promises, operational ... read Dobies Health Marketing reviews & insights

    We wowed our first client 30 years ago, and we’ve been hooked on that feeling ... read Dobies Health Marketing reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1992
    Kansas City, United States
  • We exist to find and tell brand truths. Simple as that. But as we’ve learned over our 29 years in business, those truths are not best told by pretense or sleight of hand.

    We exist to find and tell brand truths. Simple as that. But as we’ve learned ... read Trozzolo reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • Barkley is an independent creative + innovation company that uncovers the good in every brand. Our job is to imagine and create a brand’s biggest possible future by not only solving business problems with creativity but by inventing opportunities through innovation and invention. It’s what we call future proofing.

    Barkley is an independent creative + innovation company that uncovers the good in every brand. ... read Barkley reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    1964
    Kansas City, United States
  • Signal Theory is a brand development, marketing and design firm with offices in Kansas City and Wichita. Our job is to help people and brands connect in ways that mean something, which is more complicated than it sounds.

    Signal Theory is a brand development, marketing and design firm with offices in Kansas City ... read Signal Theory Inc reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    1971
    Kansas City, United States
  • Everything we’ve ever created for our clients has one commonality. We did it together. Great work happens when strategy and creativity meet, not when they compete. If you are looking for a partner who understands this, let’s get down to work, together.

    Everything we’ve ever created for our clients has one commonality. We did it together. Great ... read DMH reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • When it comes to marketing, it’s the perfect time to be in business. Big media budgets have been replaced with one-to-one relationship building. The number of message-delivery options has grown and become more personal. Now a small business can affordably reach their customer, one-by-one.

    When it comes to marketing, it’s the perfect time to be in business. Big media ... read EAG reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2003
    Kansas City, United States
  • KC Media Team is a trailblazing force in the real estate marketing industry, renowned for our expertise in elevating real estate brands to new heights. Our comprehensive suite of services, including branding, photography, drone expertise, animation, and captivating videos, positions us as the go-to agency for all your real estate marketing needs. Our seasoned professionals ... read KC Media Team reviews & insights

    KC Media Team is a trailblazing force in the real estate marketing industry, renowned for ... read KC Media Team reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Kansas City, United States
  • Are you ready to elevate your brand and leave your competition in the dust? At Ranked On 1, we turn the spotlight on your business with innovative strategies that truly resonate. We dive deep into your brand's unique story, crafting SEO plans that don’t just push you up the rankings but attract the right customers. ... read Ranked On 1 reviews & insights

    Are you ready to elevate your brand and leave your competition in the dust? At ... read Ranked On 1 reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2019
    Kansas City, United States
  • Ontarget is an Internet and Mobile Marketing Company. We help our clients sell their products and services using the Internet and Mobile platforms. We provide advertising functions for our clients across the Internet and Mobile channels as well as develop Internet and Mobile applications.

    Ontarget is an Internet and Mobile Marketing Company. We help our clients sell their products ... read Ontarget Interactive reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2005
    Kansas City, United States

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Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
USKansas City11$28/hr-73View firms
USKansas City
11 firms$28/hr
Value Score73 / 100

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Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for advertising hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Kansas City · $0-24/hr

8 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Trozzolo, Barkley, EAG.

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Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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