Accelerated Digital Media vs Merkle

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

Accelerated Digital Media

Performance marketing built for growth.

76/ 100 overall
Merkle

We power the experience economy.

82/ 100 overallHigher score

Score-by-score

CriterionAccelerated Digital MediaMerkle
Website Presence(20%)8490
Search Visibility(20%)5868
Trust & Credibility(20%)8286
Market Presence(15%)7488
Customer Satisfaction(10%)9074
Overall7682

Pricing at a glance

Accelerated Digital Media

Model
Hybrid monthly retainer tied to ad spend, with custom quotes. G2 states ADM uses a standard agency model charging the greater of 12% of ad spend or a $5,000 monthly minimum; the company’s own site indicates engagements are scoped around ongoing monthly marketing budgets rather than fixed public packages.
Typical range
$5,000+ / 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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