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See all 403 projectsKlientBoost is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media advertising and strategy, offering services such as lead generation, campaign management, and online branding. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting their exceptional project management, responsiveness, and ability to enhance conversions and sales. Their proactive communication and tailored strategies make them a preferred partner for many businesses.
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Envigi Digital is a social media marketing agency. They are in Scottsdale, Arizona and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Content Point (Pvt.) Ltd., a social media marketing firm, was established in 2023. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Decode Media Solutions W.L.L, a small branding firm, is located in Manama, Bahrain. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hawthorne, Australia
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Two lip media is a Hawthorne, Australia-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Digixco is a Sheikhupura, Pakistan-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SMR Tech is a small graphic design company founded in 2021. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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Founded in 2023, Zoba International Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Salt Mine Development is a Direct Marketing company. They were founded in 2023, and their services include Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Jazan Technologies is a social media marketing agency. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Lewisville, Texas, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Print Design.
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TopTon Media is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Ojodu, Nigeria. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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NIVE MEDIA is a social media marketing company. The small Mumbai, India-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design. The firm was established in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Founded in 2015, Sahl, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Social media marketing firm The D Point was launched in 2023. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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Launched in 2023, TechSys AI LLC, a small web development firm, is based in Austin, Texas and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Adzmiro is a branding agency. Their small team is headquartered in New Mirpur City, Pakistan and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pimpama, Australia
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Established in 2022, Kotech Solutions - Digital Marketing Agency Gold Coast, Australia is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Captain Design Agency is a branding firm. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Quick DigitX is a web development company. The agency is located in Houston, Texas. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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OUTA Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. Located in Calgary, Canada, the agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Wynetec Agency is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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Meer & Meer LTD is a SEO services firm based in Northolt, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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In Bhopal, India, Digital Empiro is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Vasai-Virar, India
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Thecloy.online, an Advertising company, is based in Vasai-Virar, India and Vasai-Virar, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Digital Move is a branding agency located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surfers Paradise, Australia
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Founded in 2010, SEO SERVICES GOLD COAST is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Web Design Port Angeles was established in 2024. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEOSOCIAL agency is a SEO agency. Founded in 2024, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The agency is in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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Social media marketing firm Switas specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization. They were launched in 2020.
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Impact bsp is an Advertising company. The Karachi, Pakistan-based team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Socialate LLC is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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NETMARK SOLUTIONS is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Media Hubster was launched in 2021. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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EngagEdge Media Co. L.L.C is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2017.
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Alexa IT Solution is a web development company. The firm is located in Taranda Swa-e-Khan, Pakistan and Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. Their team specializes in Web Development and Social Media
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Social media marketing company Digital Marketing Specialist In Calicut | muzammilks was founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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WhiteCode Solutions is a small Cambridge, England-based social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2024, Imagic Creation is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Cube Digital is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are based in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Realadvicepro is a Gurugram, India-based branding company. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jackson, MI
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Website Visionaries is a social media marketing company founded in 2022. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2022, Cèdo Digital is a small branding company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Sorathia Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company established in 2023. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Edgecliff, Australia
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Founded in 2023, OneWebbie, a small social media marketing agency, is in Edgecliff, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Designs Prodigy is a small social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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PPC company Digital GenZ Media Tech was founded in 2020. The team offers Pay Per Click and Graphic Design and is headquartered in Jaipur, India.
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Shataki is an Advertising company established in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Branding firm Dot Media Pvt Ltd. Was launched in 2015. The small team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Dalinx Solutions, a small web development company, is in Lahore, Pakistan. The team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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The United Social is a small branding agency launched in 2024. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Derby, England
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VisionCraft Studios is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2017. The agency is located in Derby, England.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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LinkedIn Marketing Agency FAQs
Looking for a LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn marketing agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch recognizes top-rated companies helping brands reach professionals through strategic LinkedIn ads. The leading LinkedIn advertising firms for 2026 include:
A LinkedIn marketing company plans, executes, and optimizes campaigns specifically for LinkedIn’s professional network. Typical responsibilities include audience research, ad creative development, campaign set-up, ongoing bid and budget management, lead-generation form creation, and detailed reporting on performance metrics like cost per lead (CPL) and return on ad spend (ROAS). Many agencies also align paid efforts with organic thought-leadership content to strengthen brand authority.
Most agencies deliver a mix of:
- LinkedIn Ads management (Sponsored Content, Message Ads, Conversation Ads, Dynamic Ads)
- Organic profile and Company Page optimization
- Content creation and editorial calendars
- Sales Navigator outreach and account-based marketing support
- Analytics dashboards and attribution modeling
Some full-service firms bundle LinkedIn programs with broader marketing and advertising services such as SEO, email nurturing, or paid search.
According to Clutch pricing data, monthly retainers range from $3,000–$15,000 depending on ad spend, campaign complexity, and geographic reach. Hourly consulting rates generally fall between $100–$200. Expect to allocate 10%–20% of your total LinkedIn ads budget to agency management fees, with higher percentages for smaller spends or highly specialized industries.
- Review case studies in your industry and verify results (e.g., 40% lower CPL).
- Check Clutch ratings for communication, strategic insight, and ROI.
- Confirm the agency has certified LinkedIn Marketing Partner status or equivalent platform expertise.
- Ask about reporting frequency and the analytics tools they use to prove value.
- Ensure cultural fit for ongoing collaboration and transparent feedback loops often predict long-term success.
- Guaranteed results: No agency can promise a specific number of leads due to auction variability.
- Limited transparency: Vague budgeting or refusal to grant you ad account access is a warning sign.
- One-size-fits-all playbooks: Effective LinkedIn ads require audience-specific creative and testing.
- Outdated tactics: Reliance on text-only ads without leveraging video, Lead Gen Forms, or Conversation Ads indicates the firm isn’t evolving with the platform.
- Which campaign objectives (Lead Gen, Website Visits, Brand Awareness) do you specialize in?
- How do you segment and refine audiences over time?
- What is your typical CPL or ROAS benchmark for clients like us?
- Will we retain ownership of the ad account and creative assets?
- How often will we meet to review performance and strategy pivots?
- Can you share two recent success stories with metrics and client references?
Freelancers can be cost-effective for small, short-term projects, but agencies typically provide:
- A multidisciplinary team (strategists, copywriters, designers, analysts)
- Access to enterprise-grade tools and beta ad formats
- Scalable processes that support high spend and rapid experimentation
Choose a freelancer for limited budgets or tactical support; choose an agency for full-funnel strategy and growth.
Most agencies tie LinkedIn ads data to your CRM or marketing automation platform. Core KPIs include:
- Cost per lead (CPL) and cost per meeting booked
- Pipeline influenced and closed-won revenue
- Engagement metrics: click-through rate (CTR), impression share, video view rate
Advanced providers use multi-touch attribution models to show how LinkedIn campaigns accelerate overall sales cycles.