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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 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Based in Montréal, Canada, Medialliance is a media planning & buying agency. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Aperi media, Inc., a small SEO services firm, is located in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization 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 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Whitehead Agency Group Inc. Is an Advertising company. Established in 1986, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Launched in 2007, SnappConner is a small South Jordan, Utah-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shirley, England
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Team Telemarketing Ltd, a Sales Outsourcing company, specialize in Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cleveland, TN
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Social Joey is a small Cleveland, Tennessee-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Mott is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2010. In Lima, Peru, the team offers Digital Strategy 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tallinn, Estonia
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Vurr Marketing and Advertising is a social media marketing firm. The firm is in Tallinn, Estonia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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Michels Communications, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lee, NJ
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Varemar Digital Marketing, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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ERAS Online is a social media marketing company. The Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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Percepticon Corporation is a social media marketing company. Established in 1993, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torino, Italy
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Mantanera is a Torino, Italy-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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CoquiLabs is a small -based web design company. The team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheffield, England
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HRM | PR & Creative is a social media marketing agency. In Sheffield, England, the agency was launched in 1997. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Founded in 2015, Baas & Baas is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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Small social media marketing agency White Fox Social Media, is based in Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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RALLIO is a social media marketing company. Their team is located in Irvine, California and provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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Advertising company Agencia Larsen was launched in 2008. The company focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Uy!Publicidad is a small Montevideo, Uruguay-based PPC agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Founded in 2012, Digitag Consulting is an e-commerce development company. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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Kramas, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2004 and offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milano, Italy
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Founded in 2013, East Media s.r.l. Is a SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 1999, GLOW Social & Digital Agency is a small New York, New York-based Digital Strategy company. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Studio Girone, a Business Consulting company, is located in Bari, Italy. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Herndon, VA
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Social media marketing firm Consulting Services Group, LLC offers Social Media Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching. They are located in Herndon, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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Washington Blade is a Content Marketing company based in Washington, District of Columbia. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 1969.
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Geeks Ghostwriting is a Content Writing Services company. Founded in 2015, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team specializes in Content Writing Services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2020, Digital Marketing Mix is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Social media marketing agency Digital Spotlight specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Blue Wing Ads is a social media marketing agency. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Digital Servepro is a small Karachi, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Trek Global is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Enschede, Netherlands
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Supportflex, a social media marketing company, was established in 2009. Based in Enschede, Netherlands, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Digital Marketing Daily is a social media marketing firm founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Social media marketing firm Grow Enrollments is located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2014, Peloton Media Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Amplif is a New York, New York-based PPC company. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newburyport, MA
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Admachines is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2012. The company is in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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BOTTERS. Is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2020, the agency is headquartered in London, England. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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InRaise is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2023, the company offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Red Rock India, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2020. In Mumbai, India and Mumbai, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in , The Yin Yang Group is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2005.
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Social SinQ is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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DemandMore is a social media marketing firm. The firm is in London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Puducherry, India
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Founded in 2007, Cherri DM | Leading Digital Marketing Agency | Pondicherry is a social media marketing agency. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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My Social Following, a social media marketing company, is located in San Diego, California. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Advertising and were founded in 2007.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2016, BH3 Media GROUP is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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Founded in 2015, Stellar Tech is a social media marketing firm. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ernakulam, India
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Social media marketing company Byte7 Services Private Limited provides Social Media Marketing and Branding. They were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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36.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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35.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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31.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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30.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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32.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 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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$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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$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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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30.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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34.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 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+$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 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.