Business phone system for advertising agencies in Florida
1,367 advertising agencies operated in Florida in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 1,367CBP 2023
- Employees
- 7,666mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.8U.S. 4.6
- State rank
- 3rd of 51by count
How many advertising agencies operate in Florida
Florida had 1,367 advertising agencies in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541810, Advertising Agencies). They employed 7,666 people in mid-March and reported $684.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 3rd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Advertising agencies make up 0.21% of the 645,575 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Florida has 5.8 advertising agencies, 28.2% above the national rate of 4.6. The average establishment has 5.6 employees against 12.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $89,239, 16.5% below the U.S. figure of $106,841.
| Measure | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 1,367 | 15,512 |
| Mid-March employees | 7,666 | 200,465 |
| Annual payroll | $684,106,000 | $21,417,972,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.6 | 12.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $89,239 | $106,841 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.8 | 4.6 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Florida's largest markets for advertising agencies
Census published advertising agency counts for 18 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Florida. The largest is Miami, FL, with 607 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 99% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 607 | 4,202 | 9.4 |
| Tampa, FL | 209 | 1,200 | 6.1 |
| Orlando, FL | 159 | 630 | 5.4 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 76 | 480 | 4.3 |
| North Port, FL | 57 | 158 | 6.1 |
| Cape Coral, FL | 33 | — | 3.8 |
| Naples, FL | 31 | 146 | 7.4 |
| Palm Bay, FL | 30 | 81 | 4.6 |
| Pensacola, FL | 25 | 76 | 4.6 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 20 | 63 | 3.6 |
| Deltona, FL | 19 | 66 | 2.6 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 17 | — | 4.3 |
| Lakeland, FL | 16 | 88 | 1.9 |
| Crestview, FL | 15 | 54 | 4.8 |
| Gainesville, FL | 12 | 40 | 3.3 |
| Sebastian, FL | 12 | — | 7.0 |
| Ocala, FL | 10 | 54 | 2.3 |
| Panama City, FL | 4 | — | 1.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at advertising agencies in Florida
76.9% of Florida's advertising agencies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 68.2% nationally. 87.4% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 1,051 | 76.9% | 68.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 143 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 98 | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 55 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 19 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What advertising agencies in Florida use the phone for
Agencies manage many client relationships at once, and clients expect to reach their account team quickly. Recording and summarizing calls helps teams keep track of approvals and requests.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for advertising agencies in Florida:
- A client calls to change a campaign budget.
- A production vendor calls about a shoot.
- A prospect calls about agency services.
When nobody can pick up
Launch-day issues can be urgent; otherwise after-hours calls can wait.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Phone system pricing for a 6-person advertising agency
Advertising agencies in Florida average 5.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 6-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 6 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $180.00 a month and 6 on Ooma Office Pro cost $149.70. On Callata the same 6 people cost $119.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $732. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Florida
Florida has 23 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 786 | Eastern | 1988 | 321, 689 |
| 561 | 786 | Eastern | 1996 | 728 |
| 786 | 786 | Eastern | 1998 | 305, 645 |
| 850 | 785 | Eastern and Central | 1997 | 448 |
| 904 | 785 | Eastern | 1965 | 324 |
| 305 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 645, 786 |
| 813 | 783 | Eastern | 1953 | 656 |
| 954 | 776 | Eastern | 1995 | 754 |
| 352 | 711 | Eastern | 1995 | none |
| 727 | 625 | Eastern | 1998 | none |
| 239 | 521 | Eastern | 2002 | none |
| 321 | 501 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 941 | 484 | Eastern | 1995 | none |
| 863 | 471 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 386 | 459 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 772 | 313 | Eastern | 2002 | none |
| 689 | 235 | Eastern | 2019 | 321, 407 |
| 754 | 215 | Eastern | 2001 | 954 |
| 448 | 118 | Eastern and Central | 2021 | 850 |
| 656 | 98 | Eastern | 2022 | 813 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for advertising agencies in Florida
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Florida, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many advertising agencies are in Florida?
1,367 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 7,666 people in mid-March.
Which Florida metro area has the most advertising agencies?
Miami, FL, with 607 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 6-person advertising agency?
$180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $119.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Florida number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.