Best Marketing Agencies in Wellington
We assessed 37 marketing agencies in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 443 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 24 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Marketing agencies range from full-service digital marketing and advertising agencies to specialists in one channel such as social media or content. Ask for case studies with measurable results from clients in your sector, clarify exactly which services are included in the monthly retainer, and confirm what notice period applies if the relationship is not working.
Top 5 Marketing Agencies in Wellington
The top 5 marketing agencies in Wellington are #1 Grow My Business, #2 Tailgunner, #3 PS/Digital, #4 Psychoactive Studios, and #5 Aztera Marketing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Grow My Business
★ 5.0 113 reviews Top5 Score 1625★ 112 4★ 1Grow My Business designs and rebuilds websites for businesses and not-for-profits, with a block-based build approach that leaves clients confident managing their own site after launch. Iona and Daniella are named repeatedly for walking clients through each stage using video tutorials and clear timelines, so even owners with no web experience know exactly where the project stands.
location_on Level 2/182 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Tailgunner
↓ 1★ 4.9 85 reviews Top5 Score 160 +45★ 81 4★ 2 1★ 2Tailgunner runs Google Ads, Facebook and social media campaigns, and local SEO for Wellington-area businesses, with several clients pointing to concrete outcomes like reaching top-three search rankings in their industry. Named team members Priya and Laura get specific credit for responsiveness and creative direction, which points to consistent account-level attention rather than a revolving door of contacts.
location_on Level 1/140 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
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PS/digital
↓ 1★ 5.0 38 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 38PS/Digital works across brand strategy, digital marketing campaigns, and social media, stepping in to help businesses clarify their message, set up marketing channels, and improve online conversion. Weekly catch-ups and proactive updates keep clients aligned throughout, and the team pushes back constructively when a brief needs sharpening rather than just executing what they're handed.
location_on Level 8/12 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington
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Psychoactive Studios
★ 5.0 39 reviews Top5 Score 1485★ 39Psychoactive Studios builds websites, develops brand strategy, and creates brand guidelines for businesses that want design work that stands out in their industry. Clients across multiple projects point to a collaborative process where each stage is shared and refined, and several note the team researches their market independently rather than waiting to be briefed on every detail.
location_on Level 5/148 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Aztera Marketing
↓ 2★ 5.0 34 reviews Top5 Score 1465★ 34Aztera Marketing builds WordPress websites with SEO-optimised copy, sets up and actively manages Google Ads campaigns, and advises on Facebook marketing, making them a practical one-stop option for small businesses growing their digital presence. Lead Kathryn takes time to walk clients through what she is doing and why, including identifying which ads to cut and which to keep, so clients see where their budget is actually going.
Before you hire a marketing agency in Wellington
Drawn from 185 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do marketing agencies typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Retainer fees for NZ marketing agencies run from around $1,500 to $10,000 per month for small to medium businesses. Boutique or solo-operator agencies sit toward the lower end, while full-service teams with dedicated account managers sit higher.
Project work like website builds or one-off campaigns is priced separately, outside any retainer. Paid media spend is almost always billed on top of management fees, so confirm both figures before signing.
How does the agency charge: retainer, percentage of spend, or performance-based? expand_more
Fixed monthly retainers are the most common model in New Zealand, giving you predictable costs in exchange for a defined scope of activity each month. Percentage-of-spend models are standard for Google and Meta ad management, with agencies charging 10 to 20 percent of your media budget on top of what you pay the platforms directly.
One review flagged being charged $1,800 for two Facebook posts with no campaign strategy attached, which is a sign the scope and fee structure were never clearly agreed upfront. Performance-based arrangements are rare as a standalone model and are more often added as a bonus layer on top of a retainer.
Who owns my ad accounts and campaign data if I leave? expand_more
Ad accounts and campaign history built inside agency-owned accounts are effectively lost when you part ways, taking with it any conversion data, audience lists, and optimisation history that took months to build. Insist before signing that your Google Ads, Meta, and analytics accounts are created in your own name, with the agency added as an administrator rather than the account owner. One review highlighted the value of an agency that set up proper tracking and explained the backend setup clearly, which is exactly the kind of transparency that protects your data if the relationship ends.
What are the warning signs of a marketing agency you shouldn't use? expand_more
- –Invoicing for deliverables like social posts with no targeting strategy, performance data, or campaign plan attached to justify the cost
- –Slow or chased responses to basic queries, with months passing and tasks still incomplete
- –Vague onboarding with no clear strategy, timeline, or agreed goals set from the start
- –Reviews that praise activity and effort but contain no mention of actual business outcomes like leads, traffic, or sales
- –A pattern of generic responses to detailed briefs, suggesting the team lacks specific expertise in the services being sold
- –Lock-in contracts with no performance clause and no defined exit notice period
What should you ask before signing with a marketing agency? expand_more
- –Who owns the ad accounts and analytics profiles, and will they be set up in your name from day one
- –How is ad spend separated from the management fee on invoices, and what platforms does each line item cover
- –What does the monthly report include, how often is it sent, and does it show business outcomes or just platform metrics
- –What is the minimum contract term and how much notice is required to exit without penalty
- –Who will be doing the day-to-day work on your account, and will you have direct contact with that person
- –What specific deliverables are included each month, written into the agreement rather than described verbally
Also recommended marketing agencies in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Digitella Marketing
↓ 2★ 5.0 32 reviews +1 Top5 Score 145 +15★ 31 4★ 1Digitella runs Google Ads, SEO, Meta advertising, and email marketing across New Zealand and Australian markets, with clients pointing to measurable outcomes like organic traffic growing from 139 to 871 clicks after SEO work. They educate clients alongside executing campaigns, sharing resources and explaining strategy rather than running activity in the background without context.
location_on Level 4 SW/50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington
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Aro Digital
↓ 2★ 4.9 31 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 30 1★ 1Aro Digital runs Google Ads, SEO, social media campaigns, and marketing automation, and has taken brands from zero to 100k revenue in three months through digital channels alone. Alongside paid client work, they run free Impact Hour sessions where staff prepare tailored research in advance, covering platform strategy and tactical steps, and follow up with slides and an implementation plan.
location_on Level 4 SW/50 Customhouse Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington
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Synthesis Marketing
★ 4.9 30 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 27 4★ 3Synthesis Marketing covers SEO, Google Ads, email marketing, and social media strategy, with multiple clients pointing to tangible outcomes like increased web traffic, higher search rankings, and measurable sales growth. Beyond one-on-one client work, they run public workshops on driving website traffic and digital advertising that clients describe as immediately actionable, giving them a practical education arm that feeds into ongoing consulting relationships.
location_on Level 3/15 Daly Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
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Choice Digital
★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 19Choice Digital generates leads at volume through targeted digital campaigns, with clients across coaching, consulting, and small business reporting results like 64 leads in two months, 100-plus in two months through a partner agency, and 145 in a single month. Jenny fine-tunes campaigns actively while they run, adjusting targeting and approach to lift results rather than setting them up and stepping back.
location_on KBC Karori Bridge Club House Unit 1/274 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington
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Ambitious Aotearoa
↓ 4★ 5.0 22 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 22Ambitious Aotearoa covers logo design, SEO optimisation, website builds, campaign creation, and lead generation, with several clients crediting them as a turning point for their business growth. Jay and Bryce maintain a constant stream of communication throughout projects and absorb fine-detail revisions without friction, so clients see the work evolving rather than waiting on a final reveal.
location_on 2/9 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington
About this ranking
What the 10 marketing agencies listed above hold, at the 24 September 2026 check.
We first assessed marketing agencies in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Grow My Business has held it since September 2026. PS/Digital and Aztera Marketing have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 11 locations we assess marketing agencies in, the 109 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.2% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
New first place: Grow My Business. Grow My Business entered the top 5 at #1. Psychoactive Studios entered the top 5 at #4. Digitella left the top 5, down to #6. Aro Digital left the top 5, down to #7. Synthesis Marketing entered the list at #8.
- Jul 2026
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Tailgunner. Tailgunner entered the top 5 at #1.
- Mar 2026
First check. PS/Digital #1.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top marketing agencies in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for marketing agencies in Wellington. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for marketing agencies in Wellington. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.