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See all 395 projectsKlientBoost is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media advertising, online branding, and digital marketing strategies. With a strong reputation for delivering timely and effective ad campaigns, 100% of reviewers commend their responsiveness and tailored strategies. KlientBoost is praised for increasing lead generation and conversion rates, establishing them as a reliable partner for enhancing digital presence.
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Atihsi is a pay per click agency. They are in Middletown, Delaware and have small team. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2019, Smoko Digital LLC is a small Bolton, Massachusetts-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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CTAWeb S.r.l.s., a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2012. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2009, Internet Media Solutions, LLC. Is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Digital Awareness Group LLC is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2018, SEMpathfinder is a small West Chester, Pennsylvania-based social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marquette, MI
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Buzz Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Marquette, Michigan. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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Red Beard Digital LLC, a PPC agency, was launched in 2018. The company offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lunenburg, MA
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Chris Kostecki Digital is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, CA
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Lionshead Digital, Inc is a PPC company. Founded in 2021, their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Click & Clear Communications is a small social media marketing agency based in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Mobile Marketing Helper is a social media marketing firm established in 2010. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lee, NJ
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Erdos Digital is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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AdAce.Media is a social media marketing company. The Kyiv, Ukraine-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing agency STLR Design was launched in 2015. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Established in 2023, Flux Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spring, TX
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Advanced Synergies is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Spring, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Claremont, CA
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Acme Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Claremont, California and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Small Content Writing Services company Insight Writing Agency, is located in Sarasota, Florida. The team focuses on Content Writing Services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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Small social media marketing agency GorgonSEO, is located in Piscataway, New Jersey. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Konnect Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Located in Walkerville, Australia, the agency was launched in 2015. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Root + Spear is in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port Melbourne, Australia
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ECLICKS is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and are in Port Melbourne, Australia.
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Smart Search Media is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Worthington, OH
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Choose My Site is a Worthington, Ohio-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Pedro SEO is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2017, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Small social media marketing company Adapt Media Agency, is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Social media marketing firm Scriptable Solutions NYC was launched in 2004. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Count SEO is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Villeurbanne, France
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Vision Virtuelle is a SEO agency launched in 2015. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Be Found Next is a SEO agency. They are located in Westlake, Ohio and have small team. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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AdvanSEO Marketing is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Chicagoland SEO Company is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, TN
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Headquartered in Charlotte, Tennessee, Soulweb Advertising is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Rockford SEO is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsburg, IN
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Packet Pi is a web design company. In Scottsburg, Indiana, their small team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development. The company was founded in 2016.
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Small social media marketing agency SEO Company Charlotte, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smyrna, DE
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Based in Smyrna, Delaware, Pulsar Strategies, Inc. Is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social Media MN, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2014. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MN
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E3 Consulting Services is a Grand Rapids, Minnesota-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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EckCreativeMedia is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Easily is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is based in London, England.
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Public relations agency Flipside PR was founded in 2003. The team focuses on Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Small social media marketing agency Its Called Solutions LLC, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in San Diego, California, Local Dudes Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, WebProgress.Net, Inc. Is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2012, Epitome Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Virtually Nat - Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2011, Online Yeti is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
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Wicked Modern Websites is a SEO company based in Raynham, Massachusetts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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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 Fall 2025 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.