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Which Countries Have the Most Marketing Agencies Per Capita?
Estonia has 4.2x more marketing agencies per capita than the US. See the full country rankings and what they mean for hiring.
By Nathan Denier
Do Specialist Agencies Beat Generalists? What 47,000 Agencies Reveal
Data from 47,000 agencies reveals specialists outperform generalists in client reviews. See when each model wins and how to choose.
By Nathan Denier
Where Are the World's Marketing Agencies? A Data Map
See exactly where 47,000+ marketing agencies cluster globally. Data maps reveal São Paulo leads, Estonia punches above its weight, and North America...
By Nathan Denier
The Marketing Agency Boom: Why So Many Launched After 2015
Half of all marketing agencies launched after 2015. Learn what drove the boom and what it means for your next agency hire.
By Nathan Denier
Most Marketing Agencies Are Tiny: Team-Size Data From 47,000 Agencies
62% of marketing agencies have fewer than 5 employees. Learn what team-size data from 47,000 agencies means for your hiring decisions.
By Nathan Denier
Can You Trust Marketing Agency 5-Star Ratings? What the Data Shows
Over 60% of agencies hold perfect 5.0 ratings. Learn what inflated scores really mean and how to evaluate agencies beyond stars.
By Nathan Denier
State of Advertising Agencies in 2026: Data, Trends & Benchmarks
Original data from Pick an Agency's directory: agency pricing benchmarks, most popular services, top locations, team sizes, and client satisfaction trends across hundreds of agencies worldwide.
By Nathan Denier
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