Advertising Agencies in St. Petersburg, FL: Notice Me Media
If you are comparing advertising agencies in St. Petersburg, FL, Notice Me Media is a St. Pete ad agency option built for local businesses: we plan the campaigns, make the creative, run the ads, and show you which ones bring customers.
We start with a free review of your current advertising, website, and competitors. You keep the findings whether or not you hire us.
By Darrin DeTorres, Founder & CEO, Notice Me Marketing and Media · Founder & CEO since 2019 · Last updated
What does an advertising agency in St. Petersburg do?
An advertising agency in St. Petersburg plans, creates and manages paid campaigns that bring local businesses customers. That typically includes strategy, creative, paid search and social ads, media buying and performance reporting, so owners can see which ads generate leads and adjust spending based on results.
Some agencies only buy media and some only make creative. We do both, and we also run the search, social, and print work that ads depend on, so the message is the same everywhere a customer sees you.
Why St. Pete Businesses Choose Notice Me Media
St. Petersburg has big agencies, freelancers, and everything in between. Here is what we bring.
We run our own local media brands
We built Only in Ocala to a monthly reach of more than 2,000,000 and St. George Word of Mouth to more than 72,000 members, using the same content and targeting we use for clients.
Ads, creative, and print in one place
We design the ads and also print the banners, flags, tents, shirts, and cards for events, so your campaign looks the same online and at the Saturday Morning Market.
You own the accounts
Ad spend goes to Google and Meta from accounts in your name. If you leave, the accounts, audiences, and history stay with you.
Reports in leads, not impressions
We track calls, forms, and sales where we can, and report what each channel cost per lead, so you can judge the return yourself.
Which St. Petersburg businesses use an advertising agency?
Businesses that need a steady flow of new customers and do not have time to run campaigns themselves: restaurants, bars, and breweries, boutiques and galleries, home service companies, medical and dental practices, real estate agents, gyms, and event organizers. If you are spending on ads without knowing which ones work, an agency usually pays for itself.
Industries we advertise for in Pinellas County
- Restaurants, breweries, and hospitality
- Retail, boutiques, and galleries
- Home services (HVAC, roofing, plumbing, mold removal, pest control)
- Medical, dental, and wellness practices
- Real estate and property management
- Gyms, fitness studios, and running events
- Festivals and local events
Home service company? See our dedicated HVAC digital marketing, roofing SEO, and mold removal marketing pages.
Advertising Services for St. Petersburg Businesses
Every plan is built from these pieces, chosen for the channels your customers use. Full package details are on our digital marketing page.
Strategy and media planning
We decide which channels, audiences, and budgets fit your goal, and put the plan in writing before any spend starts.
Paid search
Google Ads for people searching for what you sell right now, with location targeting, negative keywords, and call tracking.
Paid social
Facebook and Instagram ads to build demand, promote events, and bring back past visitors, with creative made for each placement.
Creative
Ad copy, graphics, short video, and landing pages, made in house so changes take days, not weeks.
Print and event advertising
Banners, flags, tents, flyers, and branded merchandise from our own print shop, for events, storefronts, and trade shows.
Tracking and reporting
Conversion tracking set up before launch and monthly reports on spend, leads, and cost per lead by channel.
Related services: SEO services, social media marketing, and web design.
How soon do advertising campaigns bring results?
Search and social ads can bring calls and visits within the first weeks once tracking is live. The first month is mostly testing, finding which audiences and ads convert. Most campaigns settle into a steady cost per lead within 2 to 3 months, and brand awareness work builds over several months of consistent spend.
Our Digital Marketing Process
Four steps, with the channels, budget, and reporting agreed before monthly work begins.
1
Review
Free, before any commitment
We review your website, Google Business Profile, social accounts, any ad accounts, and the St. Petersburg competitors your customers see. You keep the findings whether or not you hire us.
2
Plan
Before monthly work begins
You get a written plan: which channels, what we publish, the ad budget if any, and what we will report on each month.
3
Launch and manage
Ongoing each month
We fix the basics first, then run the content, social, search, and ad work in your plan. Paid ads can bring leads within weeks; SEO and social build over months.
4
Reporting
Monthly
Reports show calls, form fills, sales where we can track them, and what each channel cost, with notes on what we will change next.
Results and Proof
We grow our own local brands with the same content, social, and search playbook we use for clients. These audiences are ours, so you can check the numbers yourself. We publish client results only with the client's permission.
2,000,000+
monthly reach
Only in Ocala
Our own Central Florida blog and social brand, grown with the same local content, search, and community approach we use for clients.
See the Only in Ocala project72,000+
Facebook group members
St. George Word of Mouth
A local community we built and manage in Southern Utah, showing how we grow a local audience from scratch.
See the St. George Word of Mouth projectRead what clients say on our testimonials page or browse the portfolio.
Serving St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay
We advertise for businesses across St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, including:
Also see our St. Petersburg SEO company, Clearwater SEO company, or Tampa web marketing page, or the digital marketing overview.
What Does an Advertising Agency in St. Petersburg Cost?
Our plans start at $500 per month for the Starter plan and $1,200 per month for the Growth plan, which includes paid advertising management, with custom pricing for full-service work and no contract. Ad spend is separate and paid directly to Google or Meta. The price depends on channels, creative volume, and how competitive your market is.
These are the same prices we publish for every client, wherever you are in Florida. Ad spend is paid to Google or Meta directly and is separate from our fee. Full package details are on our digital marketing page.
Starter Social media management on 2 platforms, basic SEO, monthly analytics report | from $500/mo |
Growth Social media on 4 platforms, SEO and content marketing, paid advertising management, monthly strategy sessions | from $1,200/mo |
Local SEO only Google Business Profile, citations, reviews, local keywords, monthly report | $500/mo |
Enterprise Full digital marketing suite, community building, advanced reporting, dedicated account manager | Custom |
Engagement models
Monthly plan
Most clients choose a monthly plan covering an agreed set of channels, content, and reporting. No long-term contract is required.
One-time project
If you have an in-house team and need a plan, an ad account audit, or a campaign launch, we quote it as a one-time project.
What drives the price
- Which channels you advertise on: search, social, print, events
- How much creative we produce each month
- How competitive your category is in St. Petersburg
- Whether you need landing pages or tracking set up
- Your ad budget, which is paid to the platform separately
How do I choose among advertising agencies in St. Petersburg?
Choose a St. Petersburg advertising agency that puts its plan and fee in writing, keeps ad accounts in your name, separates its fee from your ad spend, reports leads and sales rather than impressions, shows creative it made, and lets you cancel without a long contract. Ask for results you can verify and talk to a current client.
Use this checklist with us and with any other St. Pete ad agency you are comparing. A good agency will answer every one of these without hesitation.
- They explain exactly what they will do each month, in writing, before you pay.
- They report on calls, form fills, and sales, not just clicks, likes, and impressions.
- Your ad spend goes to the platform in your name, separate from their fee.
- You own the ad accounts, social profiles, website, and analytics.
- They recommend channels based on where your customers are, not on what they sell.
- They do not guarantee rankings or follower counts. Nobody honest can.
- You can cancel without a long-term contract if the work is not delivering.
- They can show results they are responsible for, with numbers you can check.
St. Pete Ad Agency FAQs
Is Notice Me Media located in St. Petersburg?
No. Our office is in Ocala, about two hours north of St. Petersburg, and we work with Pinellas County clients by phone, video, and email, with in-person visits when a project calls for it. Digital ads are run online, and we ship printed materials to your door.
Do you only do digital advertising?
No. Alongside search and social ads, we print banners, flags, advertising tents, flyers, and branded merchandise in our own shop. That lets one team keep your campaign consistent from the ad someone sees on a phone to the tent they walk past at an event.
Is ad spend included in your price?
No. Our fee covers planning, setup, management, and reporting. Ad spend is paid directly to Google, Meta, or the other platform from an account in your name, so you can see every dollar and keep the account if you leave.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Our monthly plans do not require a contract. Paid ads can show results within weeks, but SEO and social media build over months, so we recommend giving those channels at least 6 months before judging them.
About the author
Darrin DeTorres
Founder & CEO, Notice Me Marketing and Media · Founder & CEO since 2019
Darrin DeTorres founded Notice Me Marketing and Media in Ocala in 2019 and leads its SEO, social, and print work. He built St. George Word of Mouth to more than 72,000 members and grew Only in Ocala to a reach of more than 2,000,000 a month using the same local search and content approach described on this page.
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Notice Me Marketing and Media
2425 NE 18th Place Ste 103, Ocala, FL 34470
Service area: St. Petersburg, the Pinellas beaches, Clearwater, Largo, and the rest of Tampa Bay. Our office is in Ocala, and we serve St. Pete clients remotely with in-person visits when needed. Learn more about our team.
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