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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+< $25 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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SEO company H Cube Web Solutions is located in Vadodara, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing firm Digimac Media is in Nashik, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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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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Milea Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Long Beach, California and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Media Flow, an app development firm, was established in 2015. The small team focuses on Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Webcap IT Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2021. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jodhpur, India
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Launched in 2013, Adiyogi Technosoft Pvt. Ltd is a web design agency. The firm provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Leeds, England
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Established in 2018, Cry Havoc is a Content Marketing company. In Leeds, England, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Madison, WI
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Lion Tree Group is a small web design agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Harmelin Media is a Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based media planning and buying agency. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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F11 Agency, an Advertising company, provides Advertising and Digital Strategy. The company is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Champlin, MN
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BizzyWeb, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1999. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Webvizion is a branding company. Their small team is based in London, England and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company was launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Event Marketing company Purple Riot is located in Manchester, England and Manchester, England. The team focuses on Event Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Big Run Media, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2014. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Located in Toronto, Canada, BHIVE is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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MSTHV is a social media marketing firm located in Wien, Austria. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wien, Austria
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AngelStone Media is a social media marketing company. They were established in 2017, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Prahran, Australia
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In Prahran, Australia, FRANk Media is a small social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Richmond, Australia
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Milkbar Digital is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Peter Trapasso is a social media marketing firm. The San Francisco, California-based agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Social media marketing company Tangy Lab provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Nadernejad Media is a social media marketing agency. They were founded in 2015, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Social media marketing firm Soaring SEO was launched in 2013. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allendale, NJ
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Accent Local Marketing is an Allendale, New Jersey-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Web Strategic Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and have small team. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tinton Falls, NJ
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Davanti Digital Media, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2010. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mankato, MN
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Social media marketing firm VÄXA Marketing was founded in 2018. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising and is located in Mankato, Minnesota.
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In Hampton, Virginia, Luxor Ridge Social Media Agency is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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Founded in 2015, Elevate Marketing Company, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Cruces, NM
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Social media marketing company Word One Consulting is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching and were established in 2009.
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Thinkwork Studio is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Torino, Italy
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Yuma is a Torino, Italy-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Orange, NJ
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Based in West Orange, New Jersey, Beverly's Webshop is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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In Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, VirajaPro is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Juan, Puerto Rico
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SBH Digital is a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based social media marketing agency. Established in 2012, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Valhalla, NY
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Social media marketing firm Search Smart Marketing was founded in 2005. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamburg, NY
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Launched in 2015, Social Butterfly Marketing - Buffalo is a small Hamburg, New York-based social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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VIP Social is a social media marketing firm established in 2017. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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TextingPro, a small social media marketing firm, is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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The Karpel Group is a social media marketing company. The New York, New York-based firm was established in 1997. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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BAZI Digital is a social media marketing company. They are based in Columbus, Ohio and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kendallville, IN
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Hayden Digital is a small social media marketing firm established in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minsterley, England
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The Social Media Bureau is a small social media marketing company in Minsterley, England. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency TechPod specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development. They are based in Austin, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2020, Gloncy is a social media marketing company. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing firm Papaya Given is in Miami, Florida. Established in 2023, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Social media marketing agency Elixir Media Co. Focuses on Social Media Marketing and Market Research. They are headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Black & Teal Concepts is a small social media marketing company in Shinnston, West Virginia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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Launched in 2012, Think ad group, Inc. Is a small Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bakı, Azerbaijan
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Influencer.az is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Bakı, Azerbaijan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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35.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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30.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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30.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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30.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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30.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Strovolos, Cyprus
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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30/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.