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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leipzig, Germany
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Founded in 1998, torpedo motor is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Asylum Public Relations is a small PR agency and social media marketing firm headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfield, NJ
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PageLink is a SEO services firm and social media marketing company launched in 2003. In Fairfield, New Jersey, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maywood, CA
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Espanglish Media is a small Maywood, California-based social media marketing company and web design company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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Launched in 2019, Infovision Social is a Marketing Strategy and social media marketing agency. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Small Marketing Strategy and social media marketing agency Increase Media, is headquartered in București, Romania. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Orangedotcom Digital Marketing is a SEO agency and social media marketing firm. Founded in 2010, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Launched in 2001, Clix Digital Agency is a small Advertising and social media marketing agency. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Liverpool, England
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Public relations firm and social media marketing company Marketing Liverpool specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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OneTwoSocial is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2009, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Campinas , Brazil
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Web Estratégica is a Digital Strategy and social media marketing firm headquartered in Campinas , Brazil. Founded in 2011, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vinhedo, Brazil
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Established in 2003, B 2 B Social Media® is a Business Consulting and social media marketing company. Based in Vinhedo, Brazil, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Social Media
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Social media marketing agency and web design company 4Property was founded in 2001. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millbrae, CA
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Social media marketing agency Performance Media Marketing provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising. They were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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Smarty Social Media is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Santa Ana, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Positive Adamsky is a small Budapest, Hungary-based social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Chiro Marketing is a social media marketing company launched in 2013. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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Reon Digital is a social media marketing firm. In Budapest, Hungary, the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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C4I Technologies INC is an IT managed services and social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Houston, Texas. The agency specializes in IT managed services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Advertising and social media marketing agency Poetic Digital was founded in 2007. The agency offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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D343K Creative Management, INC. Is a small Los Angeles, California-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Claremont, CA
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VMA Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency and Direct Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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Humming Inc is a Digital Strategy and social media marketing company established in 2018. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yang Zhou Shi, China
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Social media marketing agency and SEO agency Yangzhou Junchi Information Technology Service Co., Ltd. Offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Small social media marketing agency and Ecommerce Marketing company Loop Club, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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NORD DDB Oslo, a small Advertising and social media marketing company, is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Based in Warszawa, Poland, Profeina is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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Small social media marketing firm Public Bridge, is in Wrocław, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Turatel is a social media marketing firm and SMS Marketing company. In Istanbul, Türkiye, the company provides Social Media Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poing, Germany
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Growth360 GmbH is a social media marketing company and pay per click agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2019. The agency is located in Poing,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Köln, Germany
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Adcologne GmbH, a social media marketing agency and pay per click agency, is in Köln, Germany. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Based in Montréal, Canada, Web Dev Geo is a small social media marketing company and Blockchain company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chantilly, VA
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Test corp 17.07 2 is a Digital Strategy and social media marketing agency. Founded in 2000, the company is based in Chantilly, Virginia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Social media marketing firm Syroscape was launched in 2021. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Services and is in Dover, Delaware.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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Social media marketing company and PPC company Symbiosis Digital offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Founded in 2020, Roar AdX is an Advertising and social media marketing company. The agency focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Web SEO Solution - SEO Agency in India, USA, UK & Australia, a social media marketing agency and SEO agency, offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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SyncWync is a public relations firm and social media marketing firm. Their team is in. The company focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Adrocket Agency is a Singapore, Singapore-based social media marketing firm and PPC agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Riverside, CA
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LinkU is a social media marketing company and PPC agency established in 2003. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Promiya is a social media marketing firm. The firm is based in Malappuram, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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Headquartered in L'viv, Ukraine, Spalah Agency is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Justine Sinclair is a branding company and social media marketing company. Established in 2017, the agency is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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PR firm and social media marketing company BabbleHub was established in 2012. The firm offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Syed Junaid Hussain, a Digital Strategy and social media marketing company, is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Social Perkz is a social media marketing firm and Affiliate Marketing company founded in 2018. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Taipei, Taiwan
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Taipei Marketing is a small social media marketing firm and Content Marketing company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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EPHNY is a social media marketing agency and Content Marketing company. The München, Germany-based agency was launched in 2008. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2017, Kumar Achaju Pradhan, a small social media marketing agency and SEO agency, is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Social media marketing firm and pay per click company Lightcraft Media is based in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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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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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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$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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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.