Best Pay-Per-Click Companies for LinkedIn Ads

If you've ever watched your LinkedIn ad budget evaporate faster than free pizza at a startup all-hands meeting, you know the pain of running LinkedIn ad campaigns without a trusted partner. 

So we’ll not rub salt into the wound by going down the rabbit hole of explaining what LinkedIn ads are and why they matter. If you’re one of the 40% B2B marketers who said LinkedIn is the most effective channel for driving high-quality leads - you already know what’s up so let’s come straight to the point.

The average CPC on LinkedIn typically ranges between $5.58 and $10 but when you nail the targeting and messaging, those clicks can convert to pipeline that actually closes. The difference between burning cash and printing qualified leads? Working with a LinkedIn ads agency that actually understands the platform.

When done right, LinkedIn ads deliver unmatched B2B intent. But if your pipeline currently looks more like a trickle than a flow, this blog will help you find the best pay-per-click experts who can turn those costly clicks into qualified conversations.

Bonus: a friendly reality check on what things actually cost, and a buying checklist so you don't end up with yet another vendor who optimizes for vanity metrics while your sales team sends you passive-aggressive Slack messages about lead quality.

TL;DR

• LinkedIn ads are pricey, but when done right, they drive a healthy pipeline.
• Specialist agencies > generalists. Look for platform depth, B2B expertise, and real revenue case studies.
• Top picks include: B2Linked, Impactable, HeyDigital, Cleverly, Sculpt, Sociallyin, Disruptive Advertising, TripleDart, Omni Lab, and PipeRocket.
• Track revenue metrics (SQLs, opp rate, pipeline influence), not vanity metrics.
• Avoid common pitfalls: stale audiences, overserved accounts, and ignoring view-through attribution.
• Use a vetting checklist: proof of results, transparent reporting, ABM alignment, creative testing rigor, and cultural fit.
• Tools like Factors’ LinkedIn AdPilot help agencies win by automating audience updates, impression control, and attribution so your spend actually translates into pipeline.

Top LinkedIn Ads Agencies

Here's the shortlist, agencies that consistently appear in credible directories, show real client results, and won't ghost you after the first month. Listed in no particular order because we don’t play favourites.

💡Also read: Top 10 LinkedIn Automation Tools

1. B2Linked

If LinkedIn Ads had a Hall of Fame, B2Linked would be first ballot. Founded by AJ Wilcox, a recognized LinkedIn Ads evangelist, this agency is built purely for the platform. Instead of throwing generic targeting at the wall and hoping something sticks, they love to ensure high-precision segmentation, surgical campaign builds, and near-constant optimization.

Best for: ABM programs, enterprise B2B advertisers and mid-market B2B SaaS companies ready to scale LinkedIn as a primary demand channel.‍

Core services: LinkedIn campaign management, PPC strategies and management, audience strategy, creative production, conversion optimization.‍

Why they rock: 

• Pure LinkedIn focus so you get deep platform expertise.
• Excellent targeting and constant optimization with steady A/B testing and tuning.
• Clear reporting. Their dashboards make performance easy to understand.

Pricing: $3,000+/mo + $1000 one-time setup fee.

🧠AJ Wilcox keeps it real on: 6 Advanced LinkedIn Ads Targeting Hacks for B2B SaaS Marketers in 2025

2. Impactable

Impactable combines creative testing and data-backed optimization like a pro. They also share their methodology publicly (which we love). Their entire model revolves around helping brands get more from LinkedIn: more reach, more qualified impressions, and more pipeline. They build the strategy, manage the targeting, tune the campaigns, and constantly refine everything with fresh tests.‍

Best For: Mid-market SaaS and service companies that want a full-service LinkedIn ads team running the show and revenue teams that need ABM-integrated LinkedIn programs and companies looking to augment their internal marketing teams with expert PPC management services.‍

Core services: LinkedIn-centric marketing ecosystem, paid ads management, PPC management services, account-based targeting (ABM), creative testing and lead generation.‍

Why they rock:

• Full-funnel management. They run everything end-to-end.
• Refined targeting. Their segmentation goes deeper than basic filters.
• Data clarity. Their advanced analytics make performance easy to act on.

Pricing: Starts with an execution only plan, standard: $750 +15% of ad budget $1.5k/mo Min.

3. HeyDigital

HeyDigital is the go-to LinkedIn ads partner for SaaS and B2B teams that need more than just “decent ads” in their PPC marketing. They bring creative chops, CRO expertise, and a full-service approach to campaigns, handling everything from targeting to landing page design. Since launching in 2019, they’ve carved out a niche delivering conversion-focused campaigns backed by strong data and standout creative.

Best for: SaaS and B2B companies that want ads, creative, and landing pages built by a team that understands the nuances of longer sales cycles and multi-touch buying journeys.‍

Core services: Performance marketing, end-to-end paid ad campaign management, CRO, PPC management services, high-converting landing pages.‍

Why they rock:

• Expert at complex B2B sales. Ideal for brands selling into multi-stakeholder, consensus-based buying groups.
• Creative-first mindset. Their ads look good and convert.
• Industry-specific expertise. They know SaaS metrics, funnels, and buyer psychology.‍

Pricing: Custom quotes based on service required and scope of project.

4. Cleverly

They’re part LinkedIn agency, part outreach engine, perfect for smaller B2B firms. If you want to combine paid ads with intelligent outreach (not the spammy "I hope this email finds you well" kind), Cleverly bridges both worlds. They’ve run thousands of B2B outreach sequences, gathered mountains of performance data, and turned that into a playbook for helping companies connect with the right decision-makers.‍

Best for: Companies that want data-driven LinkedIn outbound, influencer-style content support, and appointment-setting that’s rooted in proven templates

Core services: LinkedIn advertising, lead generation, outbound automation, digital marketing strategies, remarketing campaigns.‍

Why they rock:

• Outbound is their superpower. They run high-volume, personalized LinkedIn messaging sequences that spark real conversations.
• Huge data advantage. Years of campaign benchmarks guide their messaging.

Pricing: Starts at $397/mo 

5. Sculpt

The Sculpt team brings human touch back to paid social. They’re known for witty copy, thumb-stopping visuals, and relentless testing. If your current ad creative looks like a 2014 stock photo with Arial Bold text, Sculpt will fix that. And your targeting. And your landing page. They're thorough like that. They are great for B2B paid ads that need help humanizing complex products or building community around their category.

Best for: B2B teams that want both paid LinkedIn campaigns and organic social that doesn’t feel like a corporate brochure.

Core services: LinkedIn advertising + multi-platform social media ads, digital marketing strategies, deep-dive LinkedIn audits + competitor analysis

Why they rock: 

• They make B2B feel human. Just smart stories that people actually engage with.
• Great at blending organic + paid. Your brand gets reach and credibility.
• Audience nerds. They obsess over buyer insights so your ads hit the right people.

Pricing: Customized quotes as per your need.

6. Sociallyin

Sociallyin is what you get when a social-first agency decides LinkedIn doesn’t have to be beige. They’re all about helping brands create real human connections instead of shouting into the void with “industry-leading solutions” jargon. They’re pros at full-funnel LinkedIn systems that move people from “I’ve seen your content” to “let’s hop on a quick call.”

Best for: B2B teams that need both creative firepower and structured paid campaigns.‍

Core services: Full service digital marketing, linkedIn ads + paid social across multiple platforms, creative production (video, copy, visuals), advanced analytics, reporting, and funnel optimization.

Why they rock:

• They help your brand stop sounding like a compliance manual and starts sounding like someone people want to talk to,
• Help build communities, not just campaigns. Think more than one-and-done impressions.
• Their visuals and short-form videos make even dry B2B topics feel surprisingly watchable.

Pricing: Contact them for a custom quote.

7. Disruptive Advertising

Disruptive Advertising is the kind of partner that won’t just “optimize your PPC advertising” but will actually challenge your targeting, creative, and funnel assumptions. They’re big on aligning campaigns to revenue and they’re known for rolling up their sleeves instead of handing you dashboards you never asked for.

Best For: Companies (B2B or B2C) that want a performance partner who can manage LinkedIn advertising without breaking the vibe or the funnel.

Core services: LinkedIn Ads + full paid social management, Google Ads & PPC strategy, PPC campaign management, CRO, advanced analytics, and retargeting funnels‍

Why they rock:

• They think in funnels, not channels and can handle the whole PPC ecosystem
• Serious data chops. They’re obsessed with measurement, making sure you know exactly what moved the needle.
• Creative meets performance. Their ads don’t look like something generated by a committee at 4:59 PM. They test hard and design smart.

Pricing: According to Clutch, the minimum project size for Disruptive advertising is $5000

8. TripleDart

TripleDart is built for SaaS teams that actually care about ACV, sales cycles, attribution, and all the fun grown-up metrics. Their whole thing is scientific pipeline marketing: experiments, data models, creative sprints, and a ruthless focus on what actually drives revenue. If you want a partner who knows LinkedIn inside out and understands B2B SaaS math, TripleDart is that nerdy friend who makes everything finally make sense.

‍Best for: Series A–D SaaS teams with ACVs above $5K who want a SaaS marketing agency that optimizes your entire revenue engine using PPC strategies.‍

Core services: Full-funnel LinkedIn Ads management, ABM targeting + pipeline-focused campaign design, SaaS-specific Google Ads + multi-channel PPC.

‍Why they rock:

• Pipeline > leads. They care about sales velocity and opportunity creation.
• SaaS natives. They understand ACVs, deal cycles, and buying committees without needing a 40-slide onboarding deck.
• Fast-scaling pros. When you want to pour gas on spend, they actually know how to scale without blowing up CAC.

Pricing: Custom quote as per the need

9. Omni Lab

Omni Lab is built for B2B SaaS teams who move fast, hate fluff, and want LinkedIn ads that don’t just look clever but also they close deals. Their playbook is simple: launch quickly, measure what matters, ditch vanity metrics, and optimize like your revenue depends on it (because… it does).

Best for: B2B SaaS teams that care about pipeline growth, especially if you want fast execution, tight targeting, and cross-channel support beyond LinkedIn.

Core services: LinkedIn Ads strategy + full-funnel management, demand generation programs (capture + create), retargeting architecture + exclusion list strategy, messaging, content, and landing page guidance, analytics + revenue-focused reporting

Why they rock: 

• Omni Lab treats LinkedIn like a revenue channel
• Their lightweight processes get campaigns live fast, so you spend more time learning and less time waiting.
• Targeting precision, smart exclusions, tight segments, and remarketing loops that keep the right buyers warm.
• Leverage data-driven strategies and tailored bid strategy to optimize LinkedIn ad performance, improve ROI, and maximize campaign efficiency.

10. PipeRocket

PipeRocket helps B2B brands turn LinkedIn into a steady inbound engine with content frameworks, smart outreach, and demand-gen programs that don’t feel robotic (even though they use automation… the tasteful kind). Whether you’re entering a new market or trying to look less like a “stealth startup” and more like the category expert, PipeRocket builds a LinkedIn presence that decision-makers actually pay attention to.

Best for: B2B SaaS startups and growth-stage companies that want full-funnel LinkedIn demand generation, ABM support, and intelligent content that positions them as category leaders.

Core services: LinkedIn automation (outreach, follow-ups, sequences), ABM + targeted B2B lead generation campaigns, paid + organic LinkedIn demand generation, performance analytics & optimization

Why they rock:

• Outbound that doesn’t feel like cold outreach. Their automation blends personalization with scale, so you get volume and relevance.
• Big on market positioning. They don’t just chase leads; they help you look like the obvious choice in your category.
• Full-funnel thinkers. Their paid, organic, ABM, and content programs actually talk to each other.

Pricing: Pricing available per request.

⚡Quick Read: Top LinkedIn Automation Tools

Pricing: What LinkedIn Ads + Agency Fees Really Cost

We’ve arrived at the section that’ll make your CFO sweat. The inevitable: let's talk money, because nobody wants to discuss actual numbers until you've already sat through three "discovery calls." The costs discussed here include not only LinkedIn ad spend, but also digital advertising expenses such as the PPC management services provided by agencies.

What You'll Actually Pay for LinkedIn Ads

LinkedIn ads for B2B don't have a sticker price. They operate on an auction model where what you pay depends on who else wants to reach your audience and how badly they want it.

Current pricing benchmarks (as of 2025):

• CPC (Cost Per Click): Typically $5.58 to $10, making LinkedIn one of the priciest platforms for clicks. You're paying a premium to reach decision-makers, not people doom-scrolling at 11 PM.
• CPM (Cost Per 1,000 Impressions): Expect $33.80 to $55 depending on how competitive your targeting is. C-suite executives in tech? Top of the range. Mid-level managers in less saturated industries? You might catch a break.
• CPS (Cost Per Send): LinkedIn's InMail ads run $0.20 to $1 per message delivered. Think of it as cold email with a higher open rate and a price tag to match.

What drives these costs up (or down)?

• Bid strategy: Selecting the right bid strategy is essential for maximizing ROI. You can choose from bidding strategies. Maximum delivery uses your full budget and machine learning to maximize results by targeting users most likely to convert. Cost cap lets you set a maximum cost per action to control spending. Manual bidding gives you complete control but typically costs more without LinkedIn's AI doing the heavy lifting.
• Campaign objective: Awareness, Consideration, or Conversion each shape delivery and costs differently. Conversion campaigns cost more per result but bring higher-intent actions.
  
• Ad relevance score: LinkedIn measures how well your ad resonates with your target audience. When your ad connects with the right people, LinkedIn rewards you with lower costs per result. Think of it as paying less for not being annoying.
  
• Competition levels: In highly competitive markets, CPC and CPM are often higher due to increased demand and saturation, making it crucial to carefully plan your ad spend. Targeting C-suite executives in tech or finance? You're bidding against everyone with a B2B SaaS product. Expect premium pricing. Less saturated audiences mean lower costs, simple supply and demand.
  
• Budget realities: Your budget shapes how aggressively LinkedIn bids and how much optimization data you generate. Lifetime budgets suit time-bound campaigns; daily budgets work for always-on programs. Bigger budgets = more testing room and faster learning.

What LinkedIn Ads Management Agencies Actually Charge

Top pay-per-click companies for LinkedIn ads typically use three pricing models. Leading PPC companies often structure their LinkedIn ad management pricing based on their expertise, the platforms they operate on, and the level of service provided:

1. Package-based pricing: Tiered service levels ranging from $650 to $3,000+ per month. Higher tiers usually include creative production, landing page optimization etc.
2. Percentage of ad spend: Agencies charge 15%–30% of your monthly ad budget. Works best if you're spending $10k+ monthly and can negotiate the percentage down as spend scales.
3. Schedule a call for pricing: It depends on complexity, existing setup, and how much hand-holding you need. Not inherently bad, but if you're just browsing, this makes comparison shopping difficult.

Hidden costs to budget for:

• Setup fees: Many agencies charge $500–$2,000 upfront for account architecture, tracking implementation, and initial creative.
• Contracts: Some require 3–6 month commitments. Do the math on total costs before signing, because backing out early doesn't mean your invoice disappears.
• Your actual ad budget: Don't forget you're paying the agency and LinkedIn. Factor both into your budget.

💭Understand: Types of LinkedIn Ads: What’s the best ad format for you?

How to Choose a LinkedIn Advertising Agency 

Picking an agency shouldn't feel like swiping on a dating app at 2 AM. Here's how to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

Must-Haves Before You Sign Anything

• Platform specialization over generalists. LinkedIn has unique algorithm quirks and audience behavior. Agencies juggling twelve platforms rarely master any single one. You need a team that lives in LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
• Industry experience accelerates results. B2B SaaS specialists already understand deal cycles, buying committees, your ICP and the importance of data driven strategies. Generic agencies will waste weeks learning your space.
• Proof beats promises. Proven- track record and case studies with real numbers and client satisfaction (pipeline generated, cost per opportunity) matter more than vague testimonials. No verifiable wins in your vertical? Keep shopping.
• Customization, not templates. The best LinkedIn ads management agency tailors strategy to your sales cycle and goals, not a one-size-fits-all package they sell to everyone.
• Transparent reporting on revenue metrics. Reports should track cost per SQL, opportunity rate, and pipeline influence. Ask upfront for sample dashboards and reporting cadence.
• ROI focus beyond sticker price. A $4,000/month agency generating $200k in pipeline beats a $1,500/month shop delivering zero qualified leads. Discuss pricing structure (flat retainer, percentage of spend, hybrid) and expected returns.
• Cultural fit matters. You'll be in regular contact with this team. Do they challenge your assumptions or just take orders? The best partnerships feel collaborative, not transactional.

Your Step-by-Step Vetting Process

• Start by defining clear goals: lead volume, cost per opportunity, specific ICP penetration. Vague objectives get vague results. Then shortlist 3–4 agencies using directories like Clutch, Sortlist, or recommendations from peers in your industry.
• Evaluate their approach during discovery calls. Do they conduct audience research before building marketing campaigns? How do they handle creative testing and optimization? 
• Request case studies and client references. Talk to actual clients (not just read testimonials on their website). Ask about responsiveness, quality of insights, and whether results matched projections.
• Test with a trial period, if possible, a 4-to-8-week pilot with agreed KPIs lets you assess performance before committing to a year-long contract. Smart agencies welcome this because they're confident in their work.

The right PPC company will justify their fees by demonstrating the value of pay-per-click marketing in achieving measurable business goals thereby becoming an extension of your growth team, not just another vendor invoice.

Let Factors Make Your Agency's Job Easier (And Deliver ROI They'll Brag About)

So you've picked a solid LinkedIn advertising agency from the list above, smart move. They're handling strategy, creative, and campaign management like pros. But what if you could give them an unfair advantage?

Factors's LinkedIn AdPilot, it's the automation layer that lets your agency focus on the creative and strategic stuff they're actually good at, while the tedious optimization work happens in the background. Your agency keeps doing what they do best; AdPilot just makes sure audience lists stay fresh, budgets get distributed intelligently, and you can finally see which LinkedIn impressions actually led to closed deals.

What It Actually Does: 

AdPilot automates the tedious decisions that separate high-performing campaigns from budget black holes. We're talking auto-updated audience targeting, impression control per account, and attribution that connects LinkedIn views to actual pipeline.

How it makes your life easier:

1. Audience lists that update themselves

Manually refreshing audiences is a time suck. AdPilot auto-syncs intent-based lists so your ads reach prospects showing active buying signals. 

2. Stop over-serving the same ten accounts

When 10% of accounts eat 80% of your impressions, you're wasting budget. AdPilot's Smart Reach caps impressions per account, spreading spend across your full ICP instead of hammering the same people repeatedly.

3. Prioritize accounts that are actually sales-ready

AdPilot lets you dial up ad delivery to high-intent accounts that match your ICP and show buying signals, keeping your brand visible exactly when it matters.

4. Track view-through influence, not just clicks

Most buyers never click your ad, they see it, remember you, and convert later. AdPilot tracks view-through attribution from first impression to closed deal, so you can finally justify ad spend with real pipeline data.

5. Sync conversion data back to LinkedIn with CAPI

AdPilot automatically sends offline conversions (demos, opportunities, closed-won) back to LinkedIn via CAPI, so the platform optimizes for outcomes that matter,not just clicks.

AdPilot actually makes your campaigns smarter by connecting LinkedIn activity with the rest of your buyer journey: email opens, website visits, sales outreach. You get a full-funnel view, not just isolated ad metrics.

If You Skipped Everything Else, Read This Part

If you take one thing away from this ridiculously long (but hopefully useful) guide, let it be this: LinkedIn ads only feel expensive when you’re running them with the wrong partner. Pick an agency that actually understands the platform, your ICP, and how B2B humans behave online and suddenly those $8 clicks will start turning into demos your sales team won’t roll their eyes at.

The agencies on this list are the ones that consistently move the needle: sharp targeting, smart creative, no-fluff reporting, and zero tolerance for vanity metrics. Pair them with Factors’ AdPilot and you basically give your campaigns an AI-powered intern who never forgets to update audiences, never over-serves the same five accounts, and actually tracks which impressions end in pipeline.

We just gave you a cheat code to make your CFO smile. (Okay, no promises, but still.)

FAQs: Pay Per Click Agencies and LinkedIn Ads

Q. Are LinkedIn ads worth it for B2B?

Community consensus: yes, if your offer-to-audience fit is tight and targeting is disciplined; otherwise, expect high CPCs with poor conversion. LinkedIn isn't magic, it's a tool. Use it on the right nails (enterprise buyers, niche ICP) and it's gold. Use it to hammer in screws (broad audiences, weak offers) and you'll just dent your budget.

Q. What should a LinkedIn ads management agency actually do?

Core responsibilities include audience research, creative testing, bid and budget pacing, form and landing page optimization, attribution modeling, and weekly reporting. If your agency's "PPC strategy" is "we turned on the ads," you hired the wrong agency.

Q. How do I pick between a specialist LinkedIn ad agency vs a full-service PPC firm?

Specialists win when LinkedIn is a core channel or your ICP is narrow; full-service firms suit multi-channel orchestration. If 70% of your paid budget is going to LinkedIn, hire a specialist. If you're running 8 platforms and LinkedIn is 15%, a full-service shop makes sense.

Q. What agency pricing models are common?

Expect flat monthly retainers, with tiered service levels ($650–$3,000+), percentage of ad spend (15%–30%), or customized quotes basis your needs. Hybrids are increasingly common: base retainer + performance bonuses tied to pipeline metrics.

Q. What are common pitfalls marketers want to address?

Frequent issues include mismatched offers, driving traffic to homepages, over-targeting, wasting dollars on targeting wrong accounts, manually updating audience lists, optimizing purely for clicks instead of pipeline outcomes, ignoring exclusion lists, and skepticism about ROI without proper funnel tracking.

Q. Do I need a 'LinkedIn Partner' agency?

Not mandatory, but certifications and verified case studies reduce risk. Think of it like hiring a contractor: you don't need to see their license, but you’d probably sleep better if you do.