Orlando's economy is often associated with tourism and theme parks, but the region's businesses span far more: military simulation and training centered on the Central Florida Research Park, a growing health and life-sciences district at Lake Nona Medical City, digital media and software companies, and one of the country's largest convention centers. Restaurant groups, hospitality brands and entertainment producers also call the area home. That mix shapes the local agency scene, where firms range from brand and advertising shops rooted in hospitality and restaurant work to digital teams focused on B2B, healthcare and higher education. Many agencies are clustered in downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland and Lake Mary.
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Parker Levi is the publisher and curator of this guide. Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Parker Levi is a full-service digital agency providing brand management, brand services, creative services, design, marketing and paid media.
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Appleton Creative is a full-service branding and marketing agency that has worked from Orlando for more than three decades. Its team of artists, strategists, animators and developers covers research, design, web and app development, video and PR, with featured work for Hilton Grand Vacations, Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Library System.
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Maitland-based Big Boy Media Group pairs fractional-CMO-led strategy with in-house creative, paid media and video production. Video is a particular strength: the agency lists recognition from DesignRush, Clutch and CSS Awards for its video work, and clients include Premier Pools of Central Florida and ClearSky Technologies.
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Chatter Buzz is an Orlando-headquartered digital agency covering paid media, SEO and AI search, web design, CRM and analytics, and fractional CMO support. Its client list includes Orlando institutions like OUC, Visit Orlando and Orange County Government, and the firm holds MBE, WBENC and NGLCC business certifications.
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Curley & Pynn, The Strategic Firm, has practiced public relations and strategic communications in Orlando since 1984. The small, senior team handles message development and media relations, and has worked with Universal Orlando Resort, Visit Orlando and Kennedy Space Center. Its honors include a PRSA Silver Anvil and multiple FPRA awards.
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Based in Lake Mary with offices in Tallahassee and Memphis, Evok organizes its work by industry, with specialists in credit unions, restaurants, destination marketing and healthcare. Case studies include Miller's Ale House, Fairwinds Credit Union and Broward Health, and its four Clutch reviews are all five stars.
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Findsome & Winmore focuses on marketing strategy and planning, helping organizations move from reactive marketing to a clear plan. Founded in 1995 by Matt Certo, the Winter Park agency has a deep portfolio of brand, advertising and web work for clients such as Orlando Health, Stetson University and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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Founded in Orlando in 1996, Push is a brand and advertising agency whose work spans strategy, identity, digital platforms, media, social and production. Its portfolio leans into restaurants and retail, with work for names like Cinnabon, Paris Baguette and Winn-Dixie, and the team of 30-plus has earned hundreds of awards over nearly three decades.
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ThinkPod specializes in complex organizations with long decision cycles, including B2B firms, healthcare systems, universities and manufacturers. The downtown Orlando team handles web design and UX, SEO and AI search visibility, content and brand strategy, and holds Google and Semrush partner status alongside a 4.9 Clutch rating.
| # | Agency | Specialties | Size | Founded | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Parker Levi Publisher | Branding, Content Marketing, Creative | — | — | |
| 02 | Appleton Creative | Branding, Creative, Public Relations | Boutique | 1987 | |
| 03 | Big Boy Media Group | Branding, Creative, Paid Media | Boutique | 2018 | |
| 04 | Chatter Buzz Media | Creative, Paid Media, SEO | Boutique | 2012 | |
| 05 | Curley & Pynn | Content Marketing, Public Relations | Boutique | 1984 | |
| 06 | Evok Advertising | Branding, Creative, Paid Media | Boutique | 2002 | |
| 07 | Findsome & Winmore | Branding, Creative, SEO | Boutique | 1995 | |
| 08 | Push | Branding, Creative, Paid Media | Boutique | 1996 | |
| 09 | ThinkPod Agency | Branding, Content Marketing, Paid Media | Boutique | — |
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A local agency can meet in person, attend shoots and events, and often already knows Central Florida audiences and media. If your market is national, location matters less than relevant experience, so weigh both factors against your goals.
Review the agency's case studies and client list for work in your sector, such as hospitality, healthcare, B2B or restaurants. Ask for examples of similar challenges they have solved and how they measured results.
Ask who will actually work on your account, how they report on performance, how they communicate day to day, and what they need from your team. Clear answers on these points usually predict a smoother working relationship.
If you need brand, creative, web and media working together, a full-service agency can coordinate everything. If you have a single need, such as public relations or SEO, a specialist may go deeper. Many companies use a mix of both.