Best Paid Advertising Agencies in Austin (2026): The Buyer's Shortlist
By Wilzer Jean-BaptisteLooking for the best Paid Advertising agency in Austin? Inbound Attract tops our 2026 shortlist, followed by Scoompy INC and Ghostful. We ranked 7 Paid Advertising agencies in Austin on verified ownership, how much each one discloses, and years in business. No agency pays to be listed or ranked.
Key takeaways
- Inbound Attract ranks first, and is best for a newer studio (founded 2019). Its owners have verified the listing.
- We compared 7 Paid Advertising agencies in Austin. 3 have verified ownership, which means the agency proved it controls its own website.
- The typical agency on this list has been in business for 16 years. Track record is a tiebreaker in our ranking, not the main factor.
- Only one agency here publishes a starting price ($600 a month), so expect to ask for quotes.
- 2 of 7 are boutique teams of 1-10 people. Smaller teams often mean senior people on your account; larger ones add capacity.
What a paid advertising agency actually is (and what it is not)
A paid advertising agency plans and runs ads on platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok. The work covers strategy, audience targeting, ad creative, landing-page advice, budget management, testing and reporting on cost per lead or sale.
It isn't free traffic, and the agency fee isn't your ad budget; you pay the platforms separately. It also isn't set-and-forget: accounts need regular testing and budget changes to stay efficient.
How we ranked these paid advertising agencies
We rank on evidence a buyer can check on each listing, not on opinions or payments. Every agency here is a public listing tagged with Paid Advertising and Austin.
| Criterion | What we look at | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Verified ownership | The agency proved it controls its website (work email, site code or DNS record). | Highest |
| Claimed listing | Someone from the agency maintains the profile. | Medium |
| Transparency | Published starting price, named clients, and a description of at least a few sentences. | Medium (each) |
| Track record | Founding year and team size disclosed; ties go to the agency in business longest. | Low, then tiebreak |
What we don’t use: paid placement, “featured” status, or whether an agency uses Aidelly, the company that builds AgencyListed. None of these change the order.
The best paid advertising agencies in Austin in 2026
7 agencies made this list. Each entry shows what the agency has published about itself; follow the profile link for services, other cities and contact details.
1. Inbound Attract, best for a newer studio (founded 2019)
Inbound Attract helps healthcare practices in the US and Canada attract more patients through Google Ads and SEO. We focus on turning search traffic into real inquiries and appointments, with strategies built around each practice’s services, locations, and patient acquisition goals. What makes us different is our hands-on approach, healthcare-focused expertise, and focus on measurable results rather than generic marketing.
Named clients: Boston Neurobehavioral Associates
Best suited for: Suited to businesses that want senior people on the account and a small, hands-on team. Published pricing starts at $600 a month, so you can check fit before you call.
View Inbound Attract’s profile →2. Scoompy INC, best for the longest track record (founded 2006)
Scoompy is a San Diego-based, in-house SEO and digital marketing team, founded in 2006. We handle strategy, content, link building, web design and development, and digital PR under one roof, with strong experience in regulated and legal industries. No long-term contracts. Transparent monthly reporting. Fast turnaround.
Named clients: Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., Atraxia Law, Atraxia Media, LLC, Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary
Best suited for: Suited to growing businesses that need a dedicated team without enterprise overhead. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View Scoompy INC’s profile →3. Ghostful, best for a verified, owner-maintained profile
Ghostful provides white label Google Ads and PPC management for marketing agencies. Services also include white label Facebook and Meta Ads, SEO and AI SEO. Founded in 2010, our team of 2–10 supports agency partners in Canada and the United States, as well as Australia and other English-speaking markets. Business locations: 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA; 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1P8, Canada. Contact our agency team at hello@ghostful.com or +1 888 786 1731. Website: https://ghostful.com/
Best suited for: Suited to businesses that want senior people on the account and a small, hands-on team. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View Ghostful’s profile →4. Intellibright, best for an 11-50 person team in business since 2009
Intellibright hasn’t claimed this listing yet, so the details above come from public sources. Ask about current services and pricing on your first call.
Best suited for: Suited to growing businesses that need a dedicated team without enterprise overhead. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View Intellibright’s profile →5. Speakeasy Authority Marketing., best for an 11-50 person team in business since 2009
Speakeasy Authority Marketing. hasn’t claimed this listing yet, so the details above come from public sources. Ask about current services and pricing on your first call.
Best suited for: Suited to growing businesses that need a dedicated team without enterprise overhead. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View Speakeasy Authority Marketing.’s profile →6. Propellic - Travel Marketing, best for an 11-50 person team in business since 2014
Propellic - Travel Marketing hasn’t claimed this listing yet, so the details above come from public sources. Ask about current services and pricing on your first call.
Best suited for: Suited to growing businesses that need a dedicated team without enterprise overhead. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View Propellic - Travel Marketing’s profile →7. TAG Strategies, best for an 11-50 person team
TAG Strategies hasn’t claimed this listing yet, so the details above come from public sources. Ask about current services and pricing on your first call.
Best suited for: Suited to growing businesses that need a dedicated team without enterprise overhead. Pricing isn't published, so ask for a ballpark before booking a call.
View TAG Strategies’s profile →
Side-by-side comparison
The same facts for every agency, in ranked order. Verified ownership weighs most, then transparency, then track record.
| # | Agency | Verified | Founded | Team | Starting price | Named clients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inbound Attract | Yes | 2019 | 1-10 | $600/mo | Yes |
| 2 | Scoompy INC | Yes | 2006 | 11-50 | Not published | Yes |
| 3 | Ghostful | Yes | 2010 | 1-10 | Not published | No |
| 4 | Intellibright | No | 2009 | 11-50 | Not published | No |
| 5 | Speakeasy Authority Marketing. | No | 2009 | 11-50 | Not published | No |
| 6 | Propellic - Travel Marketing | No | 2014 | 11-50 | Not published | No |
| 7 | TAG Strategies | No | n/a | 11-50 | Not published | No |
Which paid advertising agency fits your needs
Start from what matters most to you, then compare the agency against the full table above.
| If you need | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The most complete, verified profile | Inbound Attract | Ranked #1 on verification and disclosure. |
| A long track record | Scoompy INC | Founded earliest of the agencies listed here. |
FAQ
How much does a Paid Advertising agency in Austin cost?
Only one agency here publishes a starting price ($600 a month), so expect to ask for quotes. Price depends mostly on scope, team size and contract length, so compare what's included as well as the monthly figure.
How did you rank these Paid Advertising agencies?
By evidence we can check: verified ownership counts most, then whether the agency has claimed its listing and publishes pricing, named clients and a detailed description, then founding year and team size. Ties go to the longer track record.
Can agencies pay to rank higher?
No. Placement can't be bought, and featured status or using Aidelly (the company behind AgencyListed) has no effect on the ranking.
What should I ask a Paid Advertising agency before hiring?
Ask whether you'll own the ad accounts, how their fee is calculated, and which metric they'll be judged on. Also ask who will work on your account day to day and what the notice period is.
What does a verified listing mean?
The agency proved it controls its own website, through a work email on its domain, a code on its site, or a DNS record. Verified listings are maintained by the agency itself.
How often is this list updated?
It's rebuilt from the directory every day, so new and updated listings show up within a day. The date at the top shows when the underlying data last changed.
How do I get my agency on this list?
List your agency on AgencyListed for free and tag the services and cities you work in. Verifying ownership and completing your profile helps you rank higher.
Run a paid advertising agency in Austin? Get listed free.
This shortlist is rebuilt from the directory every day. Agencies are ranked on what they verify and publish, so a complete, verified listing is the way onto it and up it. Listing takes a few minutes and costs nothing.
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