Ethic Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in creative development, media buying, and holistic advertising strategies. Founded in 2014, the agency serves startups to enterprise clients with services including video production, web design, and PPC. It was purchased by Blink Advertising in 2024.
Ethic Advertising is a digital advertising agency founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The agency specializes in creative development, media planning and buying, and holistic advertising strategies for both digital and traditional channels. It was acquired by Blink Advertising in 2024. The agency employs under 49 people and maintains a minimum project budget of $25,000 to $50,000 with an average hourly rate of $125.
The agency offers a full suite of services including advertising, digital marketing, digital strategy, media buying, PPC, video marketing, video production, web design, social media marketing, and graphic design. Areas of expertise span advertising (adtech, B2B, B2C, broadcast video, direct mail, out-of-home, radio, TV), digital marketing (lead generation, growth marketing, SEM), media buying (planning, out-of-home, radio, TV), PPC (Google Ads, Bing, Yahoo, YouTube), SEO (link building, local optimization, on-page, consulting, video SEO), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Reddit, TikTok), UI/UX (interactive design, UX strategy), video production (2D animation, commercial, scriptwriting, social media videos, directing, editing, filming), and web design (adaptive, B2B, responsive).
Ethic Advertising serves a diverse range of industries including Home & Garden, Nonprofit, Retail, Education, Wellness & Fitness, Government, Consumer Goods, Entertainment, Legal, and Corporate Services. The agency works with startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise/corporate clients. Notable clients include Magnolia Companies, UPMC, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and DePaul School for Hearing and Speech.
Google reviews give the agency a perfect 5.0 rating from 26 reviews. Clients consistently praise the team's professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver customized strategies. One startup client noted that the owner provided a full presentation and strategy session on his own time with no guarantee of future business, resulting in 400 app downloads after launch. Another long-term client highlighted the agency's ability to scale services to fit needs and budget.
The agency's portfolio includes branding, video production, and web design projects. Representative work includes websites for DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and Dio+Co. Ethic Advertising has earned numerous awards including multiple Telly Awards (Silver and Bronze), Hermes Creative Awards (Platinum, Gold), Marcom Awards (Gold), and recognition from DesignRush, Expertise, and UpCity as a top advertising and digital marketing agency.
Services
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
Industries Served
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Pros
- Highly responsive and client-focused team, praised for quick communication and dedication.
- Expertise in holistic advertising strategies combining creative messaging with precise targeting.
- Willingness to work with startups on limited budgets, providing free consultations and detailed plans.
Client Review Analysis
Google reviews highlight exceptional professionalism, customized strategies, and strong results for startups and established businesses.