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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Arlington, VAServices provided
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See all 25 projectsSilverback Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, social media management, and digital branding. Clients praise their ability to effectively manage social media campaigns, with an 80% increase in leads reported by one client. Reviews highlight their strong project management skills, communication, and performance-driven approach. Clients appreciate their strategic expertise and adaptability, making them a reliable partner for enhancing online branding and generating leads.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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Founded in 2018, Helios Retail Consulting Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Leeds Consulting Group is a midsize branding firm in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Springdale, AR
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Branding agency Simba 7 Media is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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ZeroSum is an Advertising company. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, their team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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Public relations firm AdCortex - Digital Marketing is based in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSalamanca, Spain
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SEMbox Marketing, a PPC company, was launched in 2010. They specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249York, PA
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Based in York, Pennsylvania and Cockeysville, Maryland, Doceo is a branding company. They offer Branding and Public Relations and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Orange, NJ
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Web Pro NJ is a social media marketing company established in 1999. In West Orange, New Jersey, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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Intact Info, a midsize public relations firm, is based in Brea, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Axel Pochon is a Lyon, France-based Conversion Optimization company. They focus on Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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Small social media marketing agency Digitalsy, is based in London, England. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Dezeen is an Advertising company founded in 2006. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Vidsy is a social media marketing company established in 2015. The midsize team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Adapt Worldwide, a midsize social media marketing firm, is in London, England and Edinburgh , England. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerStoke-on-Trent, England
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Social media marketing agency Web Wix Way is in Stoke-on-Trent, England. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 1982.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newburgh, IN
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Established in 2016, VIV is a midsize Advertising company located in Newburgh, Indiana. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Puteaux, France
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Havas Market France is a midsize Puteaux, France-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Magnus Group is an Advertising company. Launched in 2007, the firm specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ITCAN Technology and Digital Marketing is a branding agency. The midsize Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2015.
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Validated Insights is a Market Research company. They are based in Chicago, Illinois and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Stockholm, Sweden
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Spoon Agency is a branding company established in 1998. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Acorn Strategy is a PR company. The Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Orient Planet Group is a PR firm. Their team is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm focuses on Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKøbenhavn, Denmark
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JOST Communication ApS is a social media marketing firm. They are in København, Denmark and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ząbki, Poland
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Launched in 2019, Feeders Agency is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Tigers, a social media marketing company, is in Warszawa, Poland. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
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Mediaplus Group is a Zürich, Switzerland-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1983.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Viking Agency is a branding company. Their midsize team is in Ciudad de México, Mexico and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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In Budapest, Hungary, Wise Digital is a midsize social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Branding company Futura DDB specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying. They were established in 1986.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cardiff, England
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Freshwater is a branding agency. The company is based in Cardiff, England. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Raipur, India
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GrowthX India, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and UX/UI Design. They were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Linz, Austria
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Gruppe am Park GmbH - Creative Agency is a web design company. Based in Linz, Austria, the firm specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cheyenne, WY
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Infinity Curve is a social media marketing agency launched in 2021. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Silverwater, Australia
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BakOffis is a SEO services firm in Silverwater, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 4 projectsLittle Titan Marketing is an Internet Marketing company. We believe the smallest things make the biggest differences and being accountable for our work. We run regular reports and rankings as
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsSS Media is a digital marketing company specializing in social media management and content creation. Reviewers consistently highlight their effectiveness, with 100% positive feedback noting a 40% increase in foot traffic and 600 leads through social media. Clients appreciate SS Media's proactive approach and commitment to client success.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ConnectedMarkets is a SEO company. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Kumu Agency, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2012. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wilmslow, England
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The PR Boutique, a branding company, was launched in 2009. Headquartered in Wilmslow, England, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Long Island City, NY
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Agent-cy Online Marketing is a branding firm based in Long Island City, New York. They specialize in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Look Live Luxe is a social media marketing agency. They are in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Event Management.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Maverick Web Marketing is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based web design company. They specialize in Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Located in Denver, Colorado, Atlas Media is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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3 Sided Media is a web design company. Located in Hammond, Louisiana, the company focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2010, Rippke Design, a small branding agency, is headquartered in Ames, Iowa. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Innovize Group is a small Marketing Strategy company located in Des Moines, Iowa. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Fairfield, CT
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Blue Orchid Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 1997 and offer Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Kaia Consulting is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Des Moines, IA
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Cx2 Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency based in Des Moines, Iowa. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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37/40.018/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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Facebook Advertising Agency FAQs
Looking for a Facebook advertising 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 Facebook advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch identifies and recognizes firms that drive ROI through targeted Facebook ad campaigns using a proprietary methodology. The top Facebook ad companies for Fall 2025 include:
A Facebook ad marketing company plans, builds, and optimizes paid campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and the Meta Audience Network. These providers typically work on various aspects of the Facebook ad process, including the following:
- Market research
- Audience segmentation
- Creative production
- Budget allocation
- A/B testing
- Continuous performance monitoring
The goal is to lower cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and increase return on ad spend (ROAS) while keeping messaging consistent with your broader marketing strategy.
- Who will be my day-to-day strategist and what’s their experience?
- How do you structure campaigns for prospecting vs. retargeting?
- What is your creative testing framework and refresh frequency?
- How do you attribute conversions across devices and channels?
- What tech stack or tools do you use for reporting and optimization?
- Can you share ROAS benchmarks from similar businesses?
Partnering with specialists accelerates learning curves, provides access to premium creative talent, and frees your team to focus on product or sales. Agencies also leverage bulk media buying data to spot trends earlier and negotiate beta-program access with Meta.
- Guaranteed results or “secret” algorithms
- Lack of access to your ad account or data ownership
- One-size-fits-all creative with no testing roadmap
- Vague reporting or metrics that don’t map to revenue
- High employee turnover that disrupts account continuity
Finding the ideal Facebook ad marketing agency can be challenging, considering the variety of agencies you can partner with. Start your selection process by defining clear KPIs—ROAS, lead volume, or app installs to know what criteria to set. After that, you can follow these steps:
- Review case studies in your industry
- Check Clutch ratings and verified client feedback
- Compare pricing and service transparency (do they share media plans and real-time dashboards?)
- Evaluate communication cadence and project management tools
- Request a performance forecast based on historical data
Shortlist 3–5 agencies and ask for a strategic proposal before signing. Leverage Clutch’s directory, resources, and filters to guide your search.
According to data we’ve gathered here on Clutch, most agencies charge either:
Monthly retainer rates that average around $1,500 – $10,000 (ad spend excluded). Value or percentage-based pricing that usually ranges from 10%–20% of managed media spend.
Smaller projects (e.g., a one-time campaign audit) can start around $1,000, while enterprise-level engagements with dedicated creative teams may exceed $25,000 per month. Factors that influence price include campaign complexity, geographic targeting, creative volume, and the agency’s seniority.
Facebook ad marketing agencies generally provide the full range of services and solutions needed to execute compelling ad campaigns on Facebook. If you plan to hire a dedicated partner, you can expect to have access to services such as:
- Campaign strategy and goal setting
- Ad creative design (e.g., static, video, carousel, Reels)
- Pixel implementation and conversion tracking
- Audience building (e.g., look-alikes, retargeting, interest, demographic)
- Budget management and bid optimization
- Ongoing split testing and reporting dashboards
- Cross-channel integration with Google Ads, TikTok, or email marketing
Some full-service teams also handle landing-page design, funnel automation, and Shopify or WooCommerce integrations. Make sure to inquire about their expertise and additional services when discussing your project with a potential partner.
Agencies offer multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, copywriters, analysts—under one roof, ideal for scaling budgets and audiences. Freelancers can be cost-effective for smaller spends or single-channel experiments but may lack bandwidth for 24/7 optimization, advanced analytics, or rapid creative iteration.