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PPC agencies in Cardiff.

PPC, or pay-per-click, is paid placement on search engines and social platforms. It spans Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and, for larger budgets, programmatic display and YouTube. In 2026 the discipline is increasingly run by AI: Performance Max, Smart Bidding, and first-party audience signals doing the heavy lifting under human strategists. This page shows every agency on AgencyIndex offering ppc in Cardiff.

At a glance
  • 9 UK agencies offering ppc in Cardiff
  • Part of the PPC service set
  • Indexed in Cardiff
  • Reviewed 17 May 2026
Showing 1-9 of 9 ppc agencies in CardiffAll PPC agencies
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Hello Starling
Independent·Cardiff·11-50 Employees·Verified

Hello Starling is a Cardiff-based media planning and buying agency that prioritises result-driven strategies. Uniquely identified by its dedication to delivering quantifiable results for its clients, Hello Starling utilises data-led insights to customise campaigns for optimal engagement and influence. With a diversity of media specialities, encompassing TV, cinema, radio, outdoor, press, digital,

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Patter
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

Patter, a UK-based marketing agency situated in Abercynon, distinguishes itself with a people-centric methodology. We specialise in providing high-yielding websites, strategic paid advertising, and smart email marketing solutions to fuel genuine, long-term growth for businesses. Our team, composed of leading strategic minds and innovative creatives, is dedicated to securing more customers and boos

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Pobl Tech
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

Pobl Tech, based in Cardiff, South Wales, introduces inventive approaches that tackle your obstacles through strategic and imaginative thought. As a full-service digital agency, Pobl Tech delivers web design, branding, and digital marketing solutions targeted at propelling your organisation forward. Proud to be a bilingual agency in Wales, Pobl Tech excels in formulating multilingual communicati

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Mamba Marketing
Independent·Cardiff·11-50 Employees

Mamba Marketing, a UK-based, award-winning full-service marketing agency, boasts additional branches in Dubai and the US. Distinguished by an extensive suite of services, Mamba Marketing specialises in B2C and B2B solutions, e-commerce strategies, lead generation, and content initiatives, all tailored to drive short-term victories and sustainable brand expansion. The agency's unique selling propos

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Station Rd Marketing
Independent·Cardiff·11-50 Employees

Beyond Marketing, a Cardiff-based strategic marketing agency, distinguishes itself through its dedication to developing purpose-driven marketing strategies. These strategies unearth unseen challenges and foster authentic relationships, guaranteeing sustainable growth and beneficial outcomes for our clients. Our offerings encompass strategic insights, persuasive communication, and the inclusion of

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Alytix Marketing
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

Alytix Marketing, a UK-based marketing and analytics firm in Cardiff, excels in converting intricate data into practical insights to boost marketing and sales results. Our distinct focus is on offering a comprehensive suite of services, from managing digital campaigns to crafting analytics strategies. We distinguish ourselves through our 'done-for-you' analytics solutions and dynamic data visualis

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Newwave Design
Independent·Cardiff·11-50 Employees

Newwave is a multifaceted branding, web, and marketing agency nestled in the heart of Cardiff. Our distinguishing feature is our extensive array of services encompassing branding, web design, ecommerce solutions, and an all-encompassing suite of marketing services. This includes SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and email marketing. Known for producing outstanding results, Newwave is proud

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WCS Agency
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

WCS Agency, a dynamic marketing and PR firm located in Cardiff, embodies the fusion of creativity and strategy, deeply rooted in Welsh heritage yet extending its influence globally. This agency distinguishes itself with a steadfast team of professionals, leveraging cutting-edge tools to deliver targeted, strategic, and impactful marketing outcomes. WCS Agency's commitment goes beyond superficial m

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Caffeine Marketing
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

Caffeine Marketing, a renowned full-service digital marketing firm based in Cardiff, provides comprehensive UK-wide coverage. Our unique selling proposition is our practical approach to facilitating remarkable online triumphs through bespoke digital marketing strategies, tailored to every client's distinct requirements. Since our inception in 2011, we've maintained a consistent performance record.

Editor's note

AgencyIndex tracks 9 ppc agencies in Cardiff. The list above is filtered to that intersection and ordered with verified and featured listings first.

For the wider editor's view on ppc agencies in the UK, see the ppc service brief. For context on Cardiff's marketing cluster, see the Cardiff location brief. The pricing, timeline and red-flag notes below apply to ppc as a discipline; they do not change materially in Cardiff.

Typical cost
10-20% of spend
or £1,000-5,000/mo retainer

Boutique / freelance £300-1,500 · Mid-market £1,500-5,000 · Network £5,000-20,000+. Hybrid models pair % of spend with a £1,500-2,500 monthly minimum. London quotes ~30% higher than regional UK.

Realistic timeline
Days to weeks
for first data, ~3 months to stabilise

Hours-2 days launch + learning · 2-6 weeks early optimisation · 6-12 weeks meaningful trend read · 3+ months stable CPA on Smart Bidding.

Red flags
6 to watch
in any pitch
  • · Pure percentage-of-spend pricing with no CPA, ROAS, or quality commitment
  • · No named Google Ads or Meta certified specialist on the account
  • · Refuses to give the brand admin access to its own ad accounts and pixels
  • · Vague attribution: can't explain GA4, view-through, or offline conversion imports
  • · Junior staff running everything from templates, no senior oversight or testing roadmap
  • · Account opens in their MCC with no path to migrate it back when the relationship ends
Frequently asked

What brands ask about ppc agencies.

The 5 questions our editors get most often, answered honestly. These apply to ppc as a discipline regardless of city.

Curated by humans

UK PPC retainers in 2026 split three ways. Boutique shops and freelancers manage smaller accounts for £300-1,500 a month. Mid-market agencies typically run £1,500-5,000. Network and enterprise specialists charge £5,000-20,000+, often as a percentage of ad spend. The percentage model usually lands between 10% and 20% of monthly media, with smaller budgets at the higher end and enterprise accounts at the lower end. London quotes around 30% above regional UK.