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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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Logowise is a Binghamton, New York-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Branding and were founded in 2012.
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Fine Touch Marketing is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in New York, New York, the agency was established in 2013. Their team focuses on 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Radegen Sports Management is a New York, New York-based social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Advertising and were founded in 2010.
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Established in 2011, SunnySide Social Media is a social media marketing company. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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View Maniac is a small New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small PR firm Bayer Public Relations, is in New York, New York. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Alexander Marketing Corp. Is a PR firm. The agency is in New York, New York. Their services include Public Relations 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amesbury, MA
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Slayton Social is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2010, the firm is in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Media Social is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Small social media marketing agency Egrégora, is in Buenos Aires, Croatia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Union, NJ
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Solo Dove Consulting is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in Union, New Jersey and offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Culture Media is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maple Grove, MN
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Monkey Pickles, LLC, a social media marketing firm, is in Maple Grove, Minnesota. They offer Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Changeative, INC. Is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2018, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carterville, IL
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Harness Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2010, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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The Digital Marketing Studio, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2016. Based in Miami, Florida, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metuchen, NJ
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Pressing Issues, Inc., a small social media marketing firm, is based in Metuchen, New Jersey. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dornbirn, Austria
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Social media marketing company WICKIE. Agentur was launched in 2019. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Alterna Communications, a social media marketing firm, provides Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The agency is in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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ERPR Group is a social media marketing company. Based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, their small team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding. The agency was launched in 2020.
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Purple Orchid Media (AdVersity Agency) is a social media marketing agency based in Bulgaria. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Branding agency Gladmash was launched in 2018. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Based in Houston, Texas, FAR Public Relations is a small media planning and buying company. The team offers Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Agencja reklamowa Brandbay.pl is a social media marketing firm. The agency is in Kraków, Poland and Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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Bernet Relations AG is a public relations agency. The small Zürich, Switzerland-based team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 1991.
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The Digital Brink is a small social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2017.
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Design And Technology Administration, LLC is a social media marketing firm established in 2000. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
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GEM CREATIVE AGENCY is a small Milano, Italy-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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Digi2CODE, a social media marketing firm, provides Social Media Marketing and Branding. The company is in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Clinical Boost is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in New York, New York, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The company was established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SemKraft is a social media marketing company. They are located in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Sterling, IL
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Chezz Software is a small Mount Sterling, Illinois-based social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Agent Sauce is a social media marketing company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Konnectd is a social media marketing firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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One Digital Limited is a small social media marketing agency based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Their services include Social Media Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jakarta, Indonesia
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Panji Media Pratama, PT is a social media marketing company. The agency is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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Founded in 2017, Marketing Lancers Consultancy is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Launched in 2020, WeScale brands is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Muzaara is a pay per click agency launched in 2015. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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ROSSIWeb Limited is a small pay per click agency located in London, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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We Are IMS is a social media marketing agency. They are located in London, England. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Big Flare Digital Ltd. Is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is located in London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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DataDash Venture, a social media marketing company, is in London, England. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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SKlead is a social media marketing company. Their team is based in London, England. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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The Dot-Com Company, a small social media marketing firm, is based in Mississauga, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Moveyourmetal.com is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2013, the company offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Established in 2002, Shanee Kirk Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Techsentia Digital is a small Houston, Texas-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SideKick Mark is a small social media marketing firm located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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In Los Angeles, California, Growphoria is a social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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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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$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.