Top 10 M.A.D. Group Alternatives & Competitors

M.A.D. Group is a U.S.-based B2B agency founded in 2009, dedicated to making businesses more impactful through innovative marketing strategies. With a focus on understanding customer perspectives, they go beyond typical client-agency relationships. They have a minimum project size of $10,000 and offer services at hourly rates ranging from $100 to $149.

Below are 10 agencies, including BrainWave Digital Agency™, Team Vision Marketing, Hoopla, Subsign, KURAGE, diARK Marketing, Faceplant Creative, An-yal, RLS Group, Cubic Mill:

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  • BrainWave Digital Agency™

    Digital Marketing & Advertising

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    Pros:

    Low hourly rate is very attractive
    Ideal for small project budgets
    Fast-paced growth potential

    Cons:

    Limited experience with large clients
    Small team may limit capacity
    Mostly digital focus, less traditional

    < $25 / hr

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2020

    $1,000+

    Athina

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Advertising

    30%30% Advertising

    10%10% Digital Strategy

    10%10% eCommerce

    10%10% Branding

    10%10% Pay Per Click

    10%10% Social Media Marketing

    10%10% Marketing Strategy

    10%10% Market Research

  • Team Vision Marketing

    Hawaii Advertising Agency

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    Pros:

    Strong reputation in the U.S. market
    Similar hourly rates as M.A.D. Group
    Proven track record since 1997

    Cons:

    Higher minimum project size than some rivals
    Local focus may limit broader reach
    Less competitive rates for small projects

    $100 - $149

    10 - 49

    Founded in 1997

    $1,000+

    Honolulu

    Verified

    Focus

    50% Advertising

    50%50% Advertising

    20%20% Branding

    15%15% Digital Strategy

    15%15% Social Media Marketing

  • Hoopla

    Hoopla a Kickass Advertising Agency

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    Pros:

    Affordable hourly rates for quality work
    Similar foundation year as M.A.D. Group
    Thorough proposal process

    Cons:

    Based outside the U.S. is a limitation
    Relatively small company size
    Variety of offerings may be limited

    $50 - $99

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2009

    $5,000+

    Argentina

    Verified

    Focus

    25% Advertising

    25%25% Advertising

    25%25% Digital Strategy

    25%25% Branding

    25%25% Social Media Marketing

  • Subsign

    Delivering WOW

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    Pros:

    Delivers unique client-centric strategy
    Flexible pricing structure
    Smaller team allows for personalized service

    Cons:

    Limited client capacity due to small size
    Undisclosed rates may indicate uncertainty
    Relatively new in the industry

    Undisclosed

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2015

    $5,000+

    Iași

    Verified

    Focus

    15% Digital Strategy

    15%15% Digital Strategy

    15%15% Branding

    15%15% Social Media Marketing

    15%15% Marketing Strategy

    10%10% UX/UI Design

    10%10% Web Design

    10%10% Advertising

    10%10% Graphic Design

  • KURAGE

    Kurage is a multidisciplinary creative studio.

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    Pros:

    Strong understanding of diverse industries
    Affordable rates for medium-sized projects
    Timely high-quality deliverables

    Cons:

    Limited scalability due to team size
    Geographic limitations may affect responsiveness
    Less established compared to competitors

    $50 - $99

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2017

    $5,000+

    Bengaluru

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Advertising

    30%30% Advertising

    30%30% Digital Strategy

    30%30% Branding

    10%10% Social Media Marketing

  • diARK Marketing

    YOUR BRAND, YOUR IDENTITY, OUR VISION!

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    Pros:

    Strong personal-centered approach
    Competitive pricing for small budgets
    Great for local partnerships in Romania

    Cons:

    Small team may limit large projects
    Higher minimum projects from co-located companies
    Less renowned in fast-paced markets

    $50 - $99

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2011

    $1,000+

    București

    Verified

    Focus

    20% Branding

    20%20% Branding

    20%20% Graphic Design

    15%15% Advertising

    15%15% Digital Strategy

    15%15% Logo

    15%15% Social Media Marketing

  • Faceplant Creative

    Social Media Agency

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    Pros:

    Established in social media marketing
    Ideal for brands looking for community building
    Works with U.S.-based businesses

    Cons:

    Niche focus may limit full-spectrum services
    Smaller size may restrict large projects
    Rates at high end of industry standards

    $100 - $149

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2018

    $5,000+

    Austin

    Verified

    Focus

    60% Social Media Marketing

    60%60% Social Media Marketing

    15%15% Advertising

    15%15% Branding

    10%10% Digital Strategy

  • An-yal

    Digital Marketing for Beauty & Lifestyle Brands

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    Pros:

    Strong specialization in beauty and lifestyle
    Based in Japan, great for Asian markets
    Customized strategies for specific industries

    Cons:

    Undisclosed rates may cause transparency issues
    Limited client diversity portfolio
    Small team may affect responsiveness

    Undisclosed

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2014

    $5,000+

    Japan

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Advertising

    30%30% Advertising

    30%30% Social Media Marketing

    20%20% Digital Strategy

    20%20% Branding

  • RLS Group

    Full-service advertising and marketing agency

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    Pros:

    Full-service offering is versatile
    Competitive rates with history of projects
    Robust U.S. presence with experienced team

    Cons:

    Higher minimum projects could be restrictive
    Focus on larger clients may overlook startups
    Potentially slower due to size of agency

    $100 - $149

    10 - 49

    Founded in 2001

    $5,000+

    Jacksonville

    Verified

    Focus

    20% Advertising

    20%20% Advertising

    20%20% Digital Strategy

    20%20% Branding

    15%15% Web Design

    10%10% Marketing Strategy

    10%10% Public Relations

    5%5% Social Media Marketing

  • Cubic Mill

    Brand strategic agency with a passion for digitali

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    Pros:

    Innovative approach to brand strategy
    Fosters strong digital design and development
    Passionate about helping clients succeed

    Cons:

    Small team may limit project size
    Higher rates for strategic input
    Limited experience compared to older agencies

    $50 - $99

    2 - 9

    Founded in 2016

    $5,000+

    Amsterdam

    Verified

    Focus

    30% Digital Strategy

    30%30% Digital Strategy

    30%30% Branding

    20%20% Advertising

    20%20% Social Media Marketing

Comparisons

Cost of services

  • BrainWave Digital Agency offers lower project minimums starting at $1,000, making them accessible for smaller businesses.

  • Team Vision Marketing matches M.A.D. Group's hourly rates but has a lower minimum project size of $1,000, providing more cost flexibility.

  • diARK Marketing offers competitive hourly rates of $50 - $99, which is lower than M.A.D. Group's rates.

Geography

  • BrainWave Digital Agency operates from Greece, allowing clients in Europe easier access and potentially lower travel costs for regional projects.

  • Hoopla, based in Argentina, offers services to U.S. clients at lower rates, providing a wider range of geographical competitive options.

  • Subsign operates from Romania, which can be beneficial for clients looking for European partnerships.

Technologies

  • Faceplant Creative leverages social media technologies tailored for B2C, contrasting M.A.D. Group's more traditional marketing focus.

  • KURAGE provides multidisciplinary approaches that incorporate a wide range of creative and digital technologies.

  • RLS Group emphasizes comprehensive digital marketing solutions, akin to M.A.D. Group but potentially with more tailored technology applications.

Recommendations

  • Launching on a limited budget

    BrainWave Digital Agency is ideal for startups or projects with limited budgets, requiring only $1,000 for minimum projects.

  • Collaborating with U.S.-based agencies

    Both M.A.D. Group and Team Vision Marketing provide excellent options for U.S.-based collaborations, with local insights and understanding.

  • Looking for long-term digital partnership

    M.A.D. Group is well-suited for clients seeking long-term partnerships due to their focus on understanding the client's voice and identity.

  • Requiring niche B2B industry expertise

    RLS Group can be a solid choice for businesses needing specialized expertise in advertising and marketing strategies tailored for B2B.

  • Solving business problems with custom solutions

    KURAGE stands out in providing bespoke creative solutions, perfect for clients needing tailored strategies to unique business challenges.

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