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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Social Intelligence Agency is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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KQ Communications is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design and are located in Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Located in București, Romania, Tuio is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Web Ventures is a social media marketing agency headquartered in București, Romania. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Enhance Rank is a SEO company. They were launched in 2004 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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SmartSocialBrand is a small SEO agency located in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Pedro Garza García, Mexico
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Posición Uno is a web design company. Headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, their small team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company was founded in 2009.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Zapopan, Mexico
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GDLsystems is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2008, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The company is in Zapopan, Mexico.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Perth, Australia
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Founded in 2007, Glide Agency is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westport, CT
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LS Media is a PPC company. They are headquartered in Westport, Connecticut and have small team. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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TENTECH MEDIA is a SEO agency. They are located in Thiruvananthapuram, India and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melville, NY
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Brainstorm Studio is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Melville, New York. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Small social media marketing company Neighbourhood Creative, is based in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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Grizli komunikacije is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2011. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Sunshine is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Video Production and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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Founded in 2018, Innovatia Marketing & Technology Solutions is a small Mobile & App Marketing company. Their team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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ADRUN is a small branding company located in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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MG Empower, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in London, England. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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In New Delhi, India, Digital Ultras is a Performance Marketing company. They specialize in Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49ठाणे, India
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BestoSEO Solutions is a ठाणे, India-based SEO agency. Launched in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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Contentkueche GmbH is a social media marketing company. In München, Germany, the firm was founded in 2011. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49ठाणे, India
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TheBullseye Studio is a Video Marketing company. The ठाणे, India-based company offers Video Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Digital Upshot is a midsize SEO agency established in 2017. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Neura Minds is a social media marketing company founded in 2020. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Vision Lab Digital Performance Marketing Agency is a small Beyoğlu, Türkiye-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr1,000 - 9,999
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See all 1 projectsIn Dubai’s fierce digital arena, smart moves win. Outsmart competitors, rise in rankings, and captivate audiences with strategies built to secure dominance and keep your brand miles ahead,
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Las Condes, Chile
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LaCalle is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Las Condes, Chile, and their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Brooklyn, NY
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User experience agency Huge was founded in 1999. The company provides UX/UI Design and Branding, and is large.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London , England
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Based in London , England and New York, New York, Initiative is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company Fleishman Hillard was founded in 1946. The large team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London , England
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Saatchi & Saatchi is an Advertising company. They were founded in 1970, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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RAPP is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were launched in 1965. The agency is headquartered in London, England and New York, New York.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999LONDON , England
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Mindshare is an Advertising company. They were established in 1997, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Interbrand is a New York, New York-based Advertising company. Founded in 1974, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Los Angeles, CA
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GolinHarris is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Taxi, an Advertising company, was established in 1992. The agency offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Atlanta, GA
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LiquidHub, an Advertising company, specializes in Advertising and Branding. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia and Wayne, Pennsylvania.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Ketchum is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois and have large team. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Launched in 2000, Gelattina Agencia is a midsize Ciudad de México, Mexico-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Baton Rouge, LA
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Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Lamar Advertising is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 1902.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2015, Mirum Agency is a large Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vancouver, Canada
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FCV Interactive, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2005. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Environics Communications is a midsize social media marketing company in Toronto, Canada and Mont-Royal, Canada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Baltimore, MD
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TBC is an Advertising company. They are in Baltimore, Maryland and London, England. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Web design company Yodle focuses on Web Design and Email Marketing. They are in New York, New York and.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Chicago, IL
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ZS Associates is an user experience design company. The agency is based in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York. Their services include UX/UI Design and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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The Castle Group is a public relations firm. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, their midsize team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 1996.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Burlington, VT
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Dealer.com, an Advertising company, was launched in 1997. They provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Seattle, WA
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LiveArea, an user experience design agency, was established in 1999. They provides UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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OLIVER, an UX company, was launched in 2004. Headquartered in London, England and New York, New York, the team specializes in UX/UI Design 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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32/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 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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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 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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30.5/40.016.8/20 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.