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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 2 projectsLead Maestro Pro offers digital marketing services with a focus on Social Media Marketing and management through targeted Google and Facebook Ads for enhanced lead generation and online branding. Reviews highlight their tailored and strategic approach, resulting in significant increases in leads and conversion rates. Clients appreciate their effective project management and communication, although some suggest more frequent face-to-face interactions for collaboration.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Penn Valley, PA
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4 Walls Inc., a small social media marketing company, is based in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania and. Their services include 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Newport, Wales
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Established in 2010, Coup Media, a small social media marketing firm, is in Newport, Wales and. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Crawley, England
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Ah! media is a small social media marketing company launched in 2009. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Social media marketing agency Metter Media is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Newton, MA
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Influence Central, a social media marketing firm, is located in Newton, Massachusetts. Established in 2008, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Outspoken Media is a small social media marketing agency and SEO agency launched in 2009. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Marketing Strategy and social media marketing agency Event Marketing Strategies was established in 1981. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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Founded in 2004, Ad verum is a PR agency and social media marketing company. The company focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Prague 8 , Czech Republic
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Established in 1990, MARK BBDO Prague is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rīga, Latvia
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A.W.Olsen & Partners is a public relations agency and social media marketing company. Their small team is in Rīga, Latvia. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Strateegiaturundus is a PPC company and social media marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Red Hill, Australia
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Established in 2003, made4media is a social media marketing company and Direct Marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hawthorn, Australia
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Resolve is a social media marketing company. Located in Hawthorn, Australia, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The company was founded in 2011.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rotterdam, Netherlands
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SEO company and social media marketing agency RauwCC is in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hamburg, Germany
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EliteSEO is a small SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Erkrath, Germany
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Digital Strategy and social media marketing agency Wunderknaben was founded in 2005. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Established in 2016, Pareto Group is a small Digital Strategy and social media marketing firm. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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RIMC is a social media marketing company and web development firm. They were established in 2014, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Porto Alegre, Brazil
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IAGENTE E-mail Marketing is an Email Marketing and social media marketing firm established in 2008. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Duffy Rafferty Communications, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They offer Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St. John's, Canada
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HeyOrca is a social media marketing firm launched in 2015. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Public relations agency and social media marketing firm SHADOW was established in 2007. The agency offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Autumn Communications, a public relations company and social media marketing firm, provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manhattan Beach, CA
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Be Inspired PR is a public relations firm and social media marketing firm founded in 2007. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Located in Santa Monica, California, Beck Media & Marketing is a PR firm and social media marketing company. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Launched in 2012, Socedo is a social media marketing company. Located in Seattle, Washington, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Ontario Camera, a small social media marketing firm and video production company, is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Tentacle360 is a Digital Strategy and social media marketing company launched in 2015. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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OMG! Creative is a Digital Strategy and social media marketing agency. Their team is in Melbourne, Australia. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Platina IT Canada is a small Toronto, Canada-based SEO agency and social media marketing firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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CYBER PROS CONSULTING, a small Cybersecurity and social media marketing agency, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Cybersecurity and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Covington, KY
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Branding firm and social media marketing firm DMR/Interactive was launched in 1988. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Murphy Boyz Printing & Marketing is a small social media marketing company and Direct Marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Forest City, IA
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Coloff Digital is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2014. The agency is located in Forest City, Iowa.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sandy Springs, GA
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TwinBear Management is a small Sandy Springs, Georgia-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Activated Reach is a Marketing Strategy and social media marketing firm. The team is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quito, Ecuador
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Integral Social Media is a Quito, Ecuador-based app development firm and social media marketing agency. They offer Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Appleton, WI
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Founded in 2011, BConnected, LLC is a Content Marketing and social media marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Corberry Digital is a small SEO company established in 2018. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Small Content Marketing and social media marketing company Chatterbox Social Media Marketing, is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. The team provides Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Ideas That Evoke is a small Madison, Wisconsin-based PR firm and social media marketing agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Spectrum Communications & Consulting, Inc. Is a small social media marketing company and web design agency founded in 1992. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Tilson PR is a small PR firm and social media marketing company founded in 1989. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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McKeown MarKeting, a small social media marketing agency and web design agency, is in Arizona. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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JW Maxx Solutions is a branding company and social media marketing agency. They are in Arizona and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Premier Social Media is a social media marketing company and web design agency. The Arizona-based company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Founded in 2005, Integrum Technologies LLC is an Advertising and social media marketing agency. The firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Dupont Lewis is a small branding agency and social media marketing company headquartered in Paris, France. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Gather Social is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Nottingham, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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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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$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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$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.