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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GAServices provided
See all 62 projectsSociallyin is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Strategy and Social Media Management. Across client reviews, 100% highlight their effective combination of creative storytelling and data-driven decision-making as key strengths. Clients report increased social media engagement and improved campaign performance, with several noting appreciable gains in website traffic and audience engagement.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
See all 5 projectsIron Roots is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management and strategy, online branding, and social media advertising. Reviewers consistently praise their strategic insights and timely project delivery, resulting in increased engagement and growth in online presence. Impressively, 100% of reviewers noted their responsive communication, and over 80% highlighted Iron Roots' proactive and collaborative approach.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, delivering comprehensive services such as social media advertising, online branding, and digital strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their expertise in project management and strategy, with 80% highlighting their exceptional communication and consultative approach. Their tailored solutions consistently enhance brand visibility and drive results.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Novi Sad, Serbia
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Gama Global Limited is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2021. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Yerevan, Armenia
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Make It Real Agency is a midsize Yerevan, Armenia-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Denver, CO
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Followerandia is a branding firm. They were established in 2012 and specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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Amaze Systems is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Toronto, Canada and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999The Rocks, Australia
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Havas Media Network Australia is a media planning & buying company. Their midsize team is in The Rocks, Australia. Their team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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MG OMD is a media planning and buying company. The London, England-based agency was founded in 1990. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Wilmington, DE
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Burloak Consulting, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and Calgary, Canada. The team provides 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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Marchewka Studios is a social media marketing agency. Their team is in Leeds, England and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Houston, TX
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EN Technologies is a social media marketing company. Established in 2021, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Panihati, India
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Established in 2021, Codesala is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Lolly.com, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in London, England and New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Padur, India
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Adsparksocial, a branding company, was founded in 2017. The firm focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Quezon City, Philippines
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TAP Virtual Solutions is a social media marketing firm. The midsize Quezon City, Philippines-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing. The company was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company ILC Solutions was launched in 2016. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Orlando, FL
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Launched in 2015, Primetechnologies Global is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SEO Guest Posting Back Link is a branding firm. They are located in Maryville, Tennessee. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Karachi, Pakistan
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Social media marketing company BrandH2O PVT LTD is based in Karachi, Pakistan. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Sojern is an Advertising company. Launched in 2007, the agency is based in San Francisco, California and Dublin, Ireland. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Mateo, CA
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Social media marketing agency Rakuten Advertising was launched in 1996. Based in San Mateo, California and City of London, England, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Carson City, NV
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Swift Local Solutions is a public relations company. Established in 1975, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Carson City, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Mount Waverley, Australia
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Strikeforce AMC Pty Ltd. Is a midsize Market Research company. Established in 1989, the team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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Olly Olly is a SEO agency based in Austin, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Transmission is a branding firm based in Dallas, Texas and London, England. The team offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Richmond, Australia
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Midsize Advertising company DPR&Co, is headquartered in Richmond, Australia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Times Book Publishing is a social media marketing company. Based in New York, New York, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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USA Book Promoters is a social media marketing firm established in 2016. In Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Greensboro, NC
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American Brand Services is a website development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015. The company is in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Jacksonville, FL
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Web Design Maisters, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 1959. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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SEO First Rank, a branding agency, offer Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2008.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Lahore, Pakistan
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Digital Media Company is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team is in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pune, India
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Growbizz is a social media marketing firm. The midsize Pune, India-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm was launched in 2013.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999
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Launched in 2024, Ready Mailing Team is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Bogura, Bangladesh, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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InfiniVibes LLC is a social media marketing agency. Their team is in and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Founded in 2002, Megrisoft Limited UK is a midsize London, England-based social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Pasadena, CA
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Direct Marketing company ITI Direct Mail was founded in 2010. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Dallas, TX
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Book Marketing is a midsize social media marketing firm founded in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Narikkuni, India
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Mubeena Mubarak - Digital marketing specialist in calicut, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999
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Al Mariyam Hudha is a social media marketing agency. In koduvally, India, the company was founded in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brooklyn, NY
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In Brooklyn, New York, Social Verse is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Saskatoon, Canada
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Founded in 2023, Harvard Excelerate, a midsize social media marketing company, is located in Saskatoon, Canada and Regina, Canada. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999
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Stejjdhfdyjhvbjh is a branding firm founded in 1995. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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Anvis Digital Private Limited is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2013, the firm offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999
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The Com Cube is a Market Research company launched in 2024. The agency offers Market Research and Digital Strategy, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Malvern, PA
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Social media marketing agency The Webbuzz was founded in 2023. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999
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Razor InfoTech is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Development and are headquartered in Noida, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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Social media marketing agency Krisu Techkul Pvt Ltd was established in 2017. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999
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Founded in 2016, Bogo Marketing Solutions is a branding agency. Headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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Social media marketing company Hifi Marketing and Technologies was established in 2019. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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Immigrant Services Calgary is a social media marketing company. Their team is in Calgary, Canada and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Hasselt, Belgium
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RCA is a midsize public relations agency in Hasselt, Belgium. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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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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$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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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.