Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Minneapolis
Minneapolis isn’t just the “City of Lakes”—it’s home to Target, Best Buy, and a thriving startup scene in the North Loop. In a market this competitive, partnering with the right digital marketing agency can be the difference between blending in and breaking through.
Clutch’s Minneapolis directory showcases agencies that have cleared our rigorous, interview-based review process, so you can trust the ratings you see. Filter by budget, industry focus, or team size to quickly find the partner that fits your goals—whether that’s boosting e-commerce sales, refining B2B lead gen, or scaling paid media campaigns.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Minneapolis, MNServices provided
See all 112 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency praised for its exceptional project management, customer service, and ability to enhance online presence through SEO, PPC, and website development. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend their timely delivery and personalized service, citing improvements in online visibility, lead generation, and customer interaction, with over 50% highlighting their superior communication and professionalism.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Minneapolis, MNServices provided
See all 2 projectsThrivePOP is a woman-owned marketing agency specializing in digital branding, website development, and e-commerce solutions. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients praising their creativity, strategic approach, and excellent project management. Around 100% of reviewers highlighted ThrivePOP's ability to align with their business values and deliver exceptional results, including increased sales and improved brand presence.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Minneapolis, MNServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and overall digital strategy. Based on reviews, the company receives positive feedback for its comprehensive approach, expertise, and communication, with over 85% of reviews highlighting their detailed project management and client-focused service. Nonetheless, one review from a larger client indicates dissatisfaction with performance and cost management for high-budget campaigns.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Minneapolis, MNServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, content marketing, and web design. Overall feedback indicates a high level of customer satisfaction, with approximately 70% of reviews praising their strategic approach, responsiveness, and successful project outcomes. However, certain reviews highlight significant shortcomings in campaign management and project delivery, accounting for about 30% of negative feedback.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burnsville, MN
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Launched in 2019, Theory Z Media is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2006, Minneapolis SEO Company is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Minneapolis, MNServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and out-of-home marketing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional project management, insightful media strategies, and innovative use of their Reticle platform for audience targeting. Their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and improve brand metrics consistently impresses clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Fancy Clam is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Bear Lake, MN
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Generate 360, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2017. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Tasty Marketing Group LLC is a small Advertising company established in 2019. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Maple Grove, MN
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It Outsourcing China is a website development company. The agency is located in Maple Grove, Minnesota and Ahmedabad, India. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Hooker & Company Advertising is a small Saint Paul, Minnesota-based branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Front Man Marketing is a PPC agency. Their small team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Edina, MN
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CAMP Digital is a SEO services firm headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2018.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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STUDIOWRX is a SEO company. They were launched in 2018 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Founded in 2008, LAB MPLS is a branding firm. The firm offers Branding and Event Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Ideapark is a Marketing Strategy company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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MJ Kretsinger is a branding agency. Launched in 2013, the agency focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Greater Thought Design+Marketing is an Advertising company. They are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stillwater, MN
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Align Marketing Group is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm is located in Stillwater, Minnesota.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMounds View, MN
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Webbiquity LLC is a Content Marketing company founded in 2017. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMaple Grove, MN
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IQRco.de is a PPC agency. Launched in 2010, their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Eclectic Media is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2014, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMinneapolis, MN
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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Cordavii Brand Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Everyday Creative Media is a video production agency. They focus on Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, MN
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Established in 2010, Keech Media is a small video production agency. Their services include Video Production and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Launched in 2007, Techtonic Sales is a telephone answering service. Their team provides Call Center Services and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Frahm Digital is a Content Marketing company. The small Saint Paul, Minnesota-based team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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C2 Communication + Creative is a graphic design agency. They are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and have small team. They provide Graphic Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, MN
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Social media marketing firm Social Boom - Minnesota provides Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development. They were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Nordeast Marketing Group, a small branding agency, is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2008, SKYYA is a small PR agency located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Their team offers Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Scales Advertising is a small Advertising company based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Eden Prairie, MN
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Futura Marketing is a branding firm. They are based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Griffin Archer is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Re3 Creative is a branding agency. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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See all 1 projectsQodeStar is a modern mobile app agency that helps businesses turn ideas into polished, high-performing digital products. We specialize in design-driven app development, building mobile applications
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Minneapolis, MN
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Calabrio, a midsize Advertising company, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Due North SEO is a SEO agency. Their small team is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and focuses on Search Engine Optimization. The firm was founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Ovative Group is a SEO company. The midsize Minneapolis, Minnesota-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Minnetonka, MN
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CITIES Market Studios is a midsize Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Branding and were launched in 2016.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Valtira is an UX company founded in 2003. The company focuses on UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Oakdale, MN
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Social media marketing company Optimize Digital Marketing was established in 2012. The midsize team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopkins, MN
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Launched in 2011, Mapjin is a SEO services firm. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsNick LeRoy Consulting is an SEO agency specializing in optimizing websites for organic search. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management and proactive approach, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients report significant improvements in web traffic, with mention of increased user engagement and satisfaction with the professional and independent service provided.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chanhassen, MN
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IWCO Direct is a Direct Marketing company. Their midsize team is based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Their team offers Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Copperblu Media, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hopkins, MN
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Insight Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Hopkins, Minnesota and have small team. Their team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, Two Marketers is a social media marketing agency. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Delano, MN
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See all 1 projectsRaging Bull Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in website design, SEO strategy, local SEO, and content management. Consistently praised for their responsiveness and value, 100% of the reviewers highlight their effective project management and tailored solutions. However, some clients noted the absence of social media services as a limitation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oakdale, MN
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Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, Optimize Social Media Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Allume Digital is an Advertising company founded in 2007. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Web design agency Supervox Agency is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Launched in 2006, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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Spanish Translation Services is a Translation company founded in 2015. The team offers Translation and Search Engine Optimization and is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Wizzy Wig Design is a print design company. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based team provides Print Design and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 Minneapolis Digital Marketing Companies
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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31.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Eden Prairie, MN
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29.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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26.2/40.012.6/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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32.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Excelsior, MN
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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31.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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25.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews4.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edina, MN
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22.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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31.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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28.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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26.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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29.2/40.014.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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28.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Minneapolis, MN
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31.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9MINETONKA MLS, MN
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22/40.014.6/20 Reviews2.8/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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30.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Osseo, MN
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28.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Osseo, MN
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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29.7/40.015.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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29.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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28.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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29.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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26.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Maple Grove, MN
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26.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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24/40.015.2/20 Reviews3.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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29.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Digital Marketing90% Other
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Minneapolis Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Local agencies understand regional buying habits—think Minnesota’s winter seasonality, the MedTech corridor’s strict compliance needs, or the University of Minnesota’s student audience.
Being in the same time zone enables real-time collaboration, in-person strategy sessions, and quick pivots when your campaign needs a mid-day tweak. Plus, Minneapolis talent costs are often lower than coastal hubs, giving you senior expertise without a New York or San Francisco price tag.
Most Minneapolis digital marketing companies charge:
- Hourly: $100 – $149
- Monthly retainers: $3,000 – $12,000 for ongoing SEO, PPC, or content programs
- Project-based: $8,000 – $25,000+ for website launches or multi-channel campaigns
Factors that move the needle include scope (single channel vs. full-funnel), ad spend, and industry complexity (e.g., healthcare compliance).
Thanks to the region’s diverse economy, experienced digital marketing agencies here support:
- Retail and e-commerce (Target’s influence runs deep)
- Healthcare, MedTech, and life sciences
- Manufacturing and industrial B2B
- SaaS and FinTech startups along Nicollet Mall
- Food and beverage, especially CPG brands tapping Midwest consumers
Start by defining your project’s strategic KPIs—CPL, ROAS, organic traffic, etc. After that, prepare a list of criteria to help guide your search, then:
- Review verified Clutch vendor profiles for case studies in your niche.
- Ask for local references or campaigns targeting the Upper Midwest.
- Compare reporting cadence and tool stacks (e.g., GA4, HubSpot, Tableau).
- Request a 90-day roadmap to gauge strategy depth.
- Ensure cultural fit—many Minneapolis teams favor collaborative, data-driven workflows.
- “One-size-fits-all” proposals that ignore your industry nuances
- Guarantees of specific rankings or viral reach—ethical agencies focus on probabilities, not promises
- Limited transparency in media spend or third-party tool costs
- No plan for GA4 or first-party data as cookies phase out
- Sparse local references despite claiming Twin Cities expertise