Lucas CloutierWhen my cousin said he hired “the best” advertising agency to handle his campaign—I knew it would go sideways.
His first campaign ad featured a photo of him smiling confidently with a prominent mustard stain on his shirt that no one had bothered to Photoshop out. The tagline? “Vote for Mike. He’s relatable!”
While relatability is a powerful angle, I doubt mustard stains were the prime strategy for that. Obviously, his campaign failed—but yours doesn’t have to.
The best advertising agencies in Vancouver can do far better work than what my poor cousin experienced with his budget agency, and even have the records to prove their strategic skills in bumping up leads and conversions. Here are my picks for them!
| How much does it cost to hire an advertising agency in Vancouver? Expect to spend at least $200 per ad for basic digital advertising services. This price is just an estimate and may change depending on the advertising agency you choose, the ad package, and more. |
How I Chose
1. Evolve Branding
Address: 1500 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2Z6, Canada
Contact Details: +1 604-396-4166
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday – 10 AM to 4 PM
Website: Evolve Branding
I spoke directly to their team and a bunch of their clients. From what I’ve heard, their innovative strategies are next-level. From those eye-popping billboards to super-savvy paid search, they have loads of experience in brand visibility.
Social media ads and re-targeting campaigns seem to be other areas of strength. A lot of it seems to come from their attempts to help clients connect with target audiences in meaningful ways.
Additionally, others couldn’t stop talking about how the Evolve team made it their job to understand exactly what they wanted to achieve. They often drilled down to the actual goal, e.g. instead of just getting attention, they produced ads aiming for attention + revenue.
However, some did tell me that communication lags a bit at times. But even with that hiccup, plenty went on and on about Evolve Branding’s dedication to making their projects the best.
Pros
- Varied and extensive ad experience
- Increased brand visibility & customer connection
- Strong results (revenue increase)
Cons
- Communication lags
Customer Reviews
It’s great to have an awesome brand built by this company
“My new agency Jorge Loves Coffee was named and Branded by this agency. I first met the Evolve team in February and started my branding with Evolve. From the beginning JR, Perth, Brad, Lisa, Maha, Jeremy were very warm and welcoming into their companies culture. I’ve been very impressed with the results of working with them. Now that Jorge Loves Coffee (.com) is live, I decided to join Evolve X and Evolve Branding in the film and design divisions. I am now learning venture capital and finance for companies, all from my Introductions made via Evolve. This has been a really great experience. It’s great to have an awesome brand built by this company, but now they’re getting me clients, hiring me for editing, and they are teaching and investing in me. I mean come on! Who would have ever thought you’d be able to get so much from a simple Google search. Thanks everyone at Evolve, you have a happy customer and new teammate forever.”
– Jorge Rivera Google Review
It has had a strong impact on our sales already
“I am a co-owner in Visual Design and Build and have been impressed with the results of the branding and logo work Evolve did for us. They helped us wrap the vehicle, which has been eye catching as a marketing tool for our business. It has led to several new customers, and a nice high profile client. We understand the importance of cohesive branding and marketing strategy. I think for us, COVID made it important to shift to a more digital approach, which required a lot of before and after photos, new social media scheduling approach, SEO, pay per click ads, and a new rethink of our name. Evolve renamed us from Lobby Makeovers, to Visual Design + Build. It has had a strong impact on our sales already. It’s been really special working with their team. I say this is a good company to work with. We found them on Google, and got another referral at the same time. It has been a great experience working on the plan for the new website, which they’ve created a cost friendly several stage approach for.”
– Donna, Google Reviews
2. Immersion Creative
Address: 777 Hornby St #600, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4, Canada
Contact Details: +1 604-551-1682
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 6 PM
Website: Immersion Creative
If you want to level up your brand with some killer, eye-catching campaigns, Immersion Creative might be your agency. Almost everyone I spoke with had stellar comments to make about them.
People liked how they didn’t just slap together some ads and call it a day. They took the time to get what their brand was all about.
And seriously, the TV and print ads I’ve seen of their work are polished enough to look straight out of Hollywood. Points for creativity and finish! Plus, the fact that they do everything in-house makes things so much smoother.
Since many of their clients have launched their campaigns, many have reported that the boost in website traffic and social media followers has been unreal.
Others did say, though, that Immersion Creative’s original timeline for projects was a bit optimistic, so a notable number of those I spoke with had to tweak their schedules here and there.
And while they crush it with big, flashy projects, smaller tasks sometimes don’t get the same level of attention.
Pros
- Deep understanding of client brands
- High-quality, creative output
- Streamlined in-house process
- Effective campaigns with measurable results
Cons
- Potentially unrealistic timelines
- Smaller projects may not receive full attention
Customer Reviews
Never felt anywhere close to the kind of deep passion and desire to help me with my business’ success
“I worked with Mike this past year. His passion and commitment to my business was unmatched. The best anecdote to demostrate his passion is when he called me and told me about a dream he’d had about my business. I’ve worked with several other creatives and brand agencies and I’ve never felt anywhere close to the kind of deep passion and desire to help me with my business’ success as I feel from Mike.”
– Adam Harris Google Review
Excellent client service skills, efficient procedures, and outstanding results
“Excellent client service skills, efficient procedures, and outstanding results. Immersion Creative delivered an advertisement for us on extremely short notice, coming up with several clever ideas and swiftly creating a finished product our team loved. They are responsive, great listeners, offer valuable insights, and they are highly adaptable and driven to create top notch results. Would definitely work with them again.”
– Elizabeth Borrill Google Review
3. Pacific Creative Group
Address: 225 W 8th Ave #300, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N3, Canada
Contact Details: +1 888-558-1318
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Website: Pacific Creative Group
I spoke to several clients of Pacific Creative Group, and I can honestly say that if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, PCG should be one of your first stops.
They’re masters at booking leads through compelling email outreach. And their email ads don’t come off as those cookie-cutter sales pitches but are like real conversations, which boosted many of their clients’ engagement rates.
Others running B2B agencies that focus on enterprise SaaS brought up how PCG helped them connect with the right target audience. They apparently cover strategic outreach very well, in particular.
But a heads-up: if your business doesn’t have a rock-solid value proposition or a well-documented ROI, you might not see those jaw-dropping results off the bat.
Pros
- Effective email outreach
- Targeted audience engagement
- Proven track record in securing deals
Cons
- Requires a strong value proposition
- Need documented ROI for optimal results
Customer Reviews
Lyle and his team are extremely attentive, listen well, and communicate
“Our company has worked with Pacific Creative Group for just over a year, and the results we’ve seen from out SEO performance has been dramatic! Lyle and his team are extremely attentive, listen well, and communicate in simple terms so I understand what’s going on.The most important thing for me is to be able to trust the companies to take care of area I can’t. I don’t just get the “standard” service offering, they researched our industry, competitors, and then tailor their approach to fit the vision I have for my company. I’ve been very happy with Lyle and highly recommend his services!”
– Sukhi Dhami Google Review
The amount of leads I was converting into paying clients went through the roof
“Sales started to stagnate before I approached these guys, I wanted to do a facelift for my website and start to get more business online. I met them for a free consultation and was very happy with what they offered me, and I jumped on board. Derek is general is very skilled. I have a beautiful looking website now, thanks to the design team. They worked on performance marketing, where I was charged only for the leads, and didn’t even need to pay for the ads, as they took care of it. The amount of leads I was converting into paying clients went through the roof. I am very happy with their service. They also have an excellent support team and are willing and open to listening to your concerns and pains. Would definitely recommend them for digital marketing campaigns”
– Sam Gill Google Review .
4. Hui Creative Services Inc
Address: 997 Seymour St #250, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M1, Canada
Contact Details: +1 778-320-9615
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday,Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
Website: Hui Creative Services Inc
If you want to boost your brand on TikTok, Hui is where it’s at. From my conversations with current and former clients, Hui’s expertise in TikTok videos and advertising is nothing short of amazing.
They’ve helped many to break into a younger, more engaged crowd that they hadn’t been able to reach before.
Among those I spoke to, video views and engagement rates shot up from Hui’s ads, which led to a nice bump in sales within just a few months. And I’ve noted that Hui is pretty good at creating content that’s trendy but also in line with clients’ brand voice.
The thing everyone seemed to love most? Their creative approach to content. Plus, they made the whole process feel like a breeze—from brainstorming to getting the final product out there.
But some did say that communication could’ve been a bit smoother. There were times when updates or responses took longer than expected.
Pros
- Proven expertise in TikTok ad marketing
- Significant increase in engagement and sales
- Creative and on-trend content
- Smooth and easy process
Cons
- Communication could be improved
Customer Reviews
Precise, fast, and professional,
“Our experience collaborating with Hui Creative Services Inc for our promotional videos exceeded all expectations. The final products left us absolutely thrilled! The team’s work was not only precise, fast, and professional, but they also brought a delightful sense of fun and personality to the project. Their meticulous planning ensured a smooth process from start to finish. Without hesitation, I highly recommend their services for anyone in need of exceptional promotional content. I would eagerly choose to work with them again in the future.”
– Sanket Dhanayat Google Review
We have witnessed significant improvements in our performance metrics
“Hui Creative Service Inc has been instrumental in elevating our paid advertising efforts, surpassing our return on ad spend goals and driving exceptional results. After a disappointing experience with our previous advertising provider, we sought out a new partner and found Leads Pro, who proved to be a game-changer. Since they took over the management of our account, we have witnessed significant improvements in our performance metrics, including a noticeable decrease in cost per acquisition and a substantial increase in return on investment. In fact, we have even achieved record-breaking sales milestones under their guidance. The Hui Creative team has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with, consistently displaying an impressive level of professionalism, transparency, and a deep understanding of our company’s vision. Their seamless integration into our team has made them an invaluable asset. For anyone in search of top-notch paid advertising management, I wholeheartedly recommend Hui Creative Service Inc.”
– Rishabh sharma Google Review
5. Absolute Creative Canadian Branding Agency
Address: 410 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z3, Canada
Contact Details: +1 604-669-2992
Operating Hours:
- Monday – 9:05 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday to Friday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Website: Absolute Creative Canadian Branding Agency
If you need a solid advertising agency, Absolute Creative should be on your radar. I heard from several clients that Absolute Creative nails innovative ad campaigns that actually get results.
One person was over the moon about how well they localized content to really click with the Vancouver crowd. By mixing local ad strategies with killer online options, they got their brand some major visibility.
Others told me about how their chops in ad media production are top-tier. One former client couldn’t stop raving about how Absolute Creative brought their vision to life with high-quality ads that grabbed their target audience’s attention.
And what I’ve noted from speaking with their reps, is that Absolute Creative’s detail-oriented and creative approach is a major plus.
However, a few people mentioned to me that the initial onboarding felt a bit rushed, needing a more thorough breakdown of their strategic approach. And occasionally, delays in communication made project timelines a bit tighter than planned.
Pros
- Innovative, results-driven campaigns
- Effective content localization
- Strong online and local strategy mix
- High-quality ad media production
Cons
- Rushed onboarding process
- Occasional communication delays
Customer Reviews
“Absolute Creative has been a pleasure to work with. They are understanding and it has been very helpful to have the unbiased perspective of a professional.”
– Muhammad Nahdeem, Google Reviews
“Professional service during and after, outstanding and creative approach, and knowledgeable team. Very happy for the service I received.”
– Reza Karimi, Google Reviews
