Top Social Media Marketing Agencies
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GAServices provided
See all 62 projectsSociallyin is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Strategy and Social Media Management. Across client reviews, 100% highlight their effective combination of creative storytelling and data-driven decision-making as key strengths. Clients report increased social media engagement and improved campaign performance, with several noting appreciable gains in website traffic and audience engagement.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
See all 5 projectsIron Roots is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management and strategy, online branding, and social media advertising. Reviewers consistently praise their strategic insights and timely project delivery, resulting in increased engagement and growth in online presence. Impressively, 100% of reviewers noted their responsive communication, and over 80% highlighted Iron Roots' proactive and collaborative approach.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, delivering comprehensive services such as social media advertising, online branding, and digital strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their expertise in project management and strategy, with 80% highlighting their exceptional communication and consultative approach. Their tailored solutions consistently enhance brand visibility and drive results.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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AltMedia - Digital Marketing Agency Karachi, Pakistan is a small social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were established in 2019.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Retina is a branding firm. Launched in 2012, their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LAServices provided
See all 16 projectsOnline Optimism is a digital marketing agency with expertise in Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, and Digital Branding. Their services are highly valued for increasing audience engagement and content reach, with 100% of reviewers noting their flexibility and dedication to client needs. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlighted their expertise in creating engaging social media campaigns and innovative solutions.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Ciudad de México, MexicoServices provided
See all 14 projectsSUBE Digital Agency specializes in Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Strategy, consistently delivering tailored solutions and impressive results for their clients. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their project management, execution, and understanding of business needs, highlighting increased leads, conversions, and social media engagement. Their customer service and adaptability are also frequently lauded.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FLServices provided
See all 10 projectsUproar by Moburst specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Branding, offering services such as influencer and PR campaigns. Reviews highlight their effective Social Media Strategy and swift project turnaround. Impressively, 100% of the feedback is positive, with clients noting their strong media relationships and deep understanding of client business needs.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Nuskka Productions, a small Advertising company, is based in London, England and Vilnius, Lithuania. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Leevoke is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Copford, England. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsInvoxis specializes in brand design, website development, and technical SEO services. The reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and ability to enhance lead generation and online visibility. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values, budget-conscious pricing, and the impressive expertise of their design and development teams.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Good-PR , a public relations firm, is headquartered in Kraków, Poland. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company Zoo Inc. Agency was established in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, GermanyServices provided
See all 52 projectsMONSOON is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, providing services such as Social Media Strategy, Online Branding, and Social Media Advertising. Their reviews highlight a 100% customer satisfaction rate, praising their responsiveness, strategic creativity, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes like increased sales and brand awareness. Clients commend their proactive project management and deep understanding of client needs.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 23 projectsVolterra is a comprehensive digital marketing agency excelling in social media management, strategy, and advertising. Their clients consistently highlight Volterra's expertise, with 100% of reviews praising their project management and responsiveness. Notably, 80% of testimonials emphasize their ability to drive engagement and brand awareness, underscoring Volterra's proficiency in social media campaigns and online reputation management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Gwalior, India
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Gaurish Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing company located in Gwalior, India and Tucson, Arizona. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Stop Scrolling is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsFWS - Fletofix Web Service provides website development, digital marketing, and content creation services. Client feedback highlights their ability to deliver projects on time and their commitment to long-term success. Customers appreciate their effective communication, responsiveness, and collaborative approach, fostering a creative and adaptable work environment.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Rajahmundry, India
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Sunraise Websolutions Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is based in Rajahmundry, India and Royal Palm Beach, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Social media marketing company DE Media Solution was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999London , England
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Advertising company We Are Social was founded in 2008. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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Hill Holliday is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is in Boston, Massachusetts and New York, New York and specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design. The firm was founded in 1968.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Mintleaf is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Video Production and were founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London , England
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Established in 2012, (hug)london is a branding firm. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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Samson Media llc is a web design agency. The Montclair, New Jersey-based agency was established in 2006. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Panabo, Philippines
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Approved Fans, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2017. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49ঢাকা, Bangladesh
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Brandmyth Digital is a small social media marketing company based in ঢাকা, Bangladesh and Kathmandu, Nepal. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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UPPERCASE is a social media marketing firm. The small New York, New York-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The company was established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka
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OntoMatrix, a small SEO services firm, is located in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka and Paddington, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bayrut, Lebanon
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Blue Hat is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2014, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding. The firm is in Bayrut, Lebanon and Istanbul, Türkiye.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Breda, Netherlands
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Based in Breda, Netherlands, Scooperz Digital Agency is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Digifuels is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Cairo, Egypt
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Muller's Communications is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2017, the firm is located in New Cairo, Egypt. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Growex - Digital Agency is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Established in 2018, Maahabh Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing firm Bay Tech Media is headquartered in San Jose, California. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Burnside, Australia
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Popup Media Production is a social media marketing company established in 2017. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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ROI Boosters is a small PPC company headquartered in Gurugram, India and New York, New York. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsDIGITALGURU appears to be a Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing agency, yet their performance is critically lacking according to reviews, with a 100% negative feedback rate. Clients report significant issues with timeliness, communication, and overall project management, noting incomplete work and unmet expectations in social media advertising and SEO services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Speedflow BG is an application development firm. Their small team is based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Artistixe IT Solution LLP is a social media marketing firm. Located in Jaipur, India, the agency was established in 2016. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amman, Jordan
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Complete Chain, a web development firm, was founded in 2015. The team provides Web Development and UX/UI Design and is in Amman, Jordan.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Creative Dots is a video production agency. In Lahore, Pakistan, the company was launched in 2013. Their services include Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Marketiu is a Digital Strategy company in București, Romania. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Impact Media Oz is a branding company established in 2019. The company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9denpasar, Indonesia
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Based in denpasar, Indonesia, Communicare PR is a small branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Squirrel Wiz Technology LLP specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing services, focusing on generating business leads through effective online strategies. Overall feedback highlights their impressive project management, punctuality, and expert team, with clients appreciating their tailored approaches and dedication to fulfilling client goals.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pereira, Colombia
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Panthera is a software development firm. The small Pereira, Colombia-based team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The company was launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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See all 1 projectsAnuncios DEW specializes in Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Online Branding. The reviews highlight their exceptional expertise in managing Google Ads, Google Tag Manager, and Google Analytics, resulting in increased lead generation and improved online presence. Clients commend their attention to detail, strategic approach, and clear communication, making them a highly recommended partner for digital marketing needs.
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Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and , Up To Date Social Media is a small social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Atelier Social Media & Marketing, a social media marketing firm, is located in Canada and. They provide Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Lyft Social, a social media marketing agency, offer Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography. They were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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Social media marketing company Digital marketing Shahin was established in 2019. Based in Amman, Jordan, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Joseph, MO
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LD Data Solutions is a social media marketing agency and web design agency. Headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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Social media marketing company Loud Roar Media provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are located in Adelaide, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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MAG Media is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2014, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2019, Zapeed is a social media marketing firm. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Launched in 2019, Shout It Social is a social media marketing agency. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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30.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Billericay, England
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Strovolos, Cyprus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Social Media Marketing Agency FAQs
Looking for a social media marketing agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a social media marketing agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features agencies driving engagement and growth across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top social media marketing agencies for Fall 2025 include:
An agency brings platform-specific expertise, creative resources, and data-driven processes that are hard to replicate in-house without significant investment. Companies often see faster growth, lower cost per acquisition, and stronger brand consistency when specialists run their channels.
Pricing varies based on several key factors, including scope, platform mix, and agency reputation. Based on data gathered by Clutch, the majority of SMM projects fall under $10,000, with hourly rates clustering between $25 – $49.
When preparing a budget for your social media marketing project, another thing to keep in mind is that agency fees are separate for ad spend and ad creation costs. For example, a mid-market e-commerce brand might pay $4,000 per month for content and management, plus a $5,000 – $10,000 monthly ad budget during peak seasons.
A social media marketing agency plans, builds, and optimizes a brand’s presence across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. These service providers are dedicated to partnering with businesses, organizations, and individual brands. Their typical engagements start with a deep dive into audience research and business goals, followed by channel selection, content calendars, creative production, community management, and paid campaign execution. Furthermore, they continually analyze performance data to refine tactics and maximize ROI.
Social media marketing agencies are committed to personalizing their approach and solutions to best fit their clients. Most firms bundle services into retainer or project packages that can include:
- Strategy and channel planning
- Organic content creation (e.g., posts, reels, stories, shorts)
- Community management and crisis response
- Paid ad management and A/B testing
- Influencer or creator collaborations
- Social listening, reporting, and sentiment analysis
Larger agencies often add complementary services like email marketing, SEO, or full-funnel creative to keep messaging consistent across channels.
Choosing the right social media marketing team is as important as the campaign ideas you have in mind. When selecting the ideal provider, start by identifying and clarifying your brand’s unique goals—brand awareness, lead gen, direct sales, or customer support. Then evaluate agencies on these following criteria:
- Relevant case studies and measurable outcomes
- Creative quality and platform expertise
- Communication style and reporting cadence
- Pricing transparency and contract flexibility
- Cultural and time-zone alignment
Shortlist two or three firms, request strategic roadmaps, and compare how each would tailor their approach to your objectives.
- Guaranteed follower counts or “viral” promises
- Lack of platform certifications or documented results
- Vague pricing or hidden ad‐management fees
- One-size-fits-all content with no brand customization
- Poor response times or unclear points of contact
If an agency can’t explain its methodology or show real performance data, keep looking. It’s better to be meticulous than be in an engagement with the wrong team.
- How will you integrate paid and organic tactics?
- Which KPIs do you prioritize for brands like mine?
- What tools do you use for scheduling, monitoring, and reporting?
- How is content approval handled, and who owns the creative assets?
- How do you stay current with algorithm updates and emerging platforms?
When interviewing prospective partners, ask every project-specific question you have in mind — whether it’s related to your niche or the type of service you need. Clear, detailed answers indicate a partner that values transparency and long-term success.
Freelancers can be cost-effective for isolated tasks like post design or ad copywriting. Agencies, however, provide multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, analysts—plus established workflows, technology stacks, and backup talent to keep campaigns running smoothly if one person is unavailable.
Common metrics include engagement rate, click-through rate (CTR), cost per lead (CPL), and return on ad spend (ROAS). Furthermore, social media marketing agencies typically combine platform analytics with web tracking tools to attribute conversions accurately and report on both top- and bottom-funnel impact.