3Q/DEPT vs Merkle

A head-to-head comparison of 3Q/DEPT and Merkle in ppc agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

3Q/DEPT

Digital growth marketing and technology partner for ambitious brands.

73/ 100 overall

Merkle

We power the experience economy.

82/ 100 overallHigher score

Score-by-score

Criterion	3Q/DEPT	Merkle
Website Presence(20%)	88	90
Search Visibility(20%)	52	68
Trust & Credibility(20%)	74	86
Market Presence(15%)	78	88
Customer Satisfaction(10%)	72	74
Overall	73	82

Pricing at a glance

3Q/DEPT

Model: Custom-quoted agency engagements, primarily monthly retainer / ongoing managed-services relationships for digital marketing and media management, with some strategic advisory or project-based work. Evidence from Clutch indicates ongoing monthly spend relationships, while directories consistently show a minimum project budget rather than fixed packages.
Typical range: $300,000-$700,000 / month

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Merkle

Model: Primarily custom-quoted enterprise services engagements, with evidence of per-project and hourly billing on agency directories. For Merkle’s own CXM/Data Accelerator productized offering, the pricing model is usage-based/pay-as-you-go based on implemented modules and data volume.
Typical range: $150–$199 / hr

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