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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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$25,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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BENAMOR is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Iluminere is an Advertising company based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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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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Founded in 2014, Exprezo Digital is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bakersfield, CA
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Deprigo, Inc. Is a branding firm launched in 2017. The team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design and is based in Bakersfield, California and.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gilbert, AZ
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Reed Hill is an Advertising company. In Gilbert, Arizona and , the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Established in 2010, Famous WSI Results is a small Email Marketing company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Their team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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We! Interactive is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2009, the agency is located in Singapore, Singapore. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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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 - 49Montville, NJ
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3E Public Relations, a public relations firm, was launched in 1986. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brimfield, IL
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Resonate Marketing Studios, an Advertising company, is located in Brimfield, Illinois. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Advertising company Big Slate Media is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Nogor Solutions Limited is a Direct Marketing company. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the agency specializes in Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buffalo, NY
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Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Mr. Smith Agency is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madhapur, India
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Content Marketing company ADing Digital Marketing Agency is located in Madhapur, India. They specialize in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Brandwizz Communications Digital Studio is an Advertising company. Launched in 2005, their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing company All Stars Digital was established in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bondi Junction, Australia
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Founded in 2013, OMNI ONLINE is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kochi, India
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Accolades Media and Communications, a small Advertising company, is in Kochi, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Subiaco, Australia
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Bloom Digital, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in Subiaco, Australia. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Tangerine Creative Agency is a graphic design company. Established in 2015, the firm offers Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Lakes, FL
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Branding company iluma Agency is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Klout 9 is an Advertising company. Established in 2012, the firm specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Henderson, NV
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FWA Marketing, a PPC agency, is located in Henderson, Nevada. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Established in 2016, Digi Elephant is a SEO agency. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Launched in 2012, Amplify Digital Agency is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Digiadlab is an UX design company. Their small team is located in Jaipur, India and provides UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development. The company was established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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The Coast Creative is an Advertising company. Based in San Diego, California, the firm was founded in 2018. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bradenton, FL
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Launched in 2016, Home Care Marketing Pros is a small Conversion Optimization company. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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IConquerors, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2008. The small team offers Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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GiddyUp is an user experience design agency. The team is located in Cape Town, South Africa, and their services include UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Odessa, TX
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Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation is a graphic design agency. The Odessa, Texas-based team specializes in Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Simi Valley, CA
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Lilikoi agency is a Simi Valley, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Durham, NC
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Instinctive Branding is a web design agency. Established in 2011, the team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing. The agency is in Durham, North Carolina.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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DiggDigital is a SEO agency launched in 2014. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Founded in 2012, W3webschool is a social media marketing firm. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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MWI is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 1999, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Content Marketing company Avail Consultants was founded in 2017. The agency offers Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Located in Ciudad de México, Mexico and Katy, Texas, iWebblue DMA&T is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador
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Marketing Business Consultants, an Advertising company, was founded in 2006. The small team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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DigiMumbai Digital Marketing Agency in Mumbai, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2017. Based in Navi Mumbai, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois and Orlando, Florida, Conversion Alliance is a Direct Marketing company. The team offers Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brandon Township, MI
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Based in Brandon Township, Michigan, Finepoint Social is a small PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Launched in 2018, Marks Simplicity is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Umm al-Fahm, Israel
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Sanapix - Web & Media Services is a social media marketing agency launched in 2010. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Umm al-Fahm, Israel.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Douala, Cameroon
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Digital Gong Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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PPC company DigiXpertz specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Located in Karachi, Pakistan, AL-Rehman Technologies is a small Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Established in 2018, Lambourn Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Best Web Solutions & Co. Is a small SEO services firm launched in 2008. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ramona, CA
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Force0six, a media planning and buying agency, specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2015.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Oakleigh, Australia
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LeapFrogger, a PPC agency, was launched in 2016. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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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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$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
60% Social Media Marketing40% Other
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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.