BrandForz

Not a typical ads agency. BrandForz runs press and paid ads together under one plan, so a news mention feeds into the same campaign as a Google ad. The idea is that earned coverage and paid clicks do more together than either would alone. Startups, small retailers, and VC-backed brands are the main callers.

Most come in wanting more people to find them online, or wanting to look credible enough for their next funding round. They offer a free brand review as the first step, which means you can see how they think before signing anything. They sit inside Ascertain Group, a Malaysian fintech conglomerate — useful if your company overlaps with financial technology.

Best for early-stage companies that want one team handling both press and ads. Worth knowing: the agency launched in 2025 and the only public project work confirmed is for companies inside the same group.