Top Social Media Marketing Agencies
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PAServices provided
See all 441 projectsWebFX is a digital marketing agency specializing in services such as SEO, PPC, and Social Media Marketing, including Social Media Advertising and Strategy. According to the reviews, they maintain a highly organized project management approach and consistently deliver projects on time. Impressively, about 75% of reviewers praise WebFX for their professional communication and quick responsiveness, while 80% emphasize their expertise and the positive impact on lead generation and brand awareness.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GAServices provided
See all 60 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.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Established in 2018, GDA Marketing Agency is a small Bloomfield, Connecticut-based social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bahadurgarh, India
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Soft Digital Agency Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and are based in Bahadurgarh, India and Gurugram, India.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media advertising and digital strategy. A comprehensive analysis of their Clutch.co reviews reveals a 100% satisfaction rate, emphasizing their exceptional attention to detail and project management skills. Notable feedback highlights their expertise in social media campaigns and digital branding, with clients praising their ability to drive brand awareness and improve online reputation.
$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.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, NetherlandsServices provided
See all 4 projectsPromoguy is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, providing services such as Social Media Management and advertising. Their clients praise their reliability and proactive project management. With 100% positive feedback, they are recognized for delivering campaigns efficiently, optimizing LinkedIn and Google Ads, and offering good value for cost.
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CamelCoders Private Limited is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are located in Los Angeles, California and Texas City, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Digital Strategy company No limit Social99 provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Tecknobrain is a Sonipat, India-based SEO agency. Established in 2020, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ibadan, Nigeria
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Smartians Ltd - Digital Creative Agency is an Ibadan, Nigeria-based branding company. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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Launched in 2014, QuillWizard is a midsize Lahore, Pakistan-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FLServices provided
See all 8 projectsUproar by Moburst is a Social Media Marketing firm specializing in Social Media Strategy and Online Branding. They are praised for their efficient project management, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their understanding of client needs and strong media relationships. Notably, they successfully elevated article rankings, demonstrating significant expertise in digital branding campaigns.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 23 projectsVolterra is a digital marketing firm specializing in social media strategy, content development, and online branding. Clients highlight their impressive expertise, with 100% of reviewers noting their project management skills and adaptability. Volterra's services consistently yield positive outcomes, such as increased engagement and brand awareness, showcasing their ability to effectively navigate various social media platforms.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, GermanyServices provided
See all 49 projectsMONSOON is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, online branding, and digital strategies. They consistently deliver timely and effective solutions, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise and proactive communication. Clients frequently commend their strategic creativity and holistic approach to social media management and advertising, resulting in significant growth in brand awareness and sales.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Silly Goose Digital is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249
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InfluencerMarketing.ma, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2024. The team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Social media marketing firm span communications is based in New Delhi, India and Kolkata, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Product Design and were launched in 1997.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Automation expertz is an e-commerce development company. They are in Florida, Florida, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Elite VA Girls LLC is a social media marketing firm in St. Petersburg, Florida. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2019.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Concept Marketing Albania is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Tiranë, Albania, the firm was established in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Faridabad, India
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Ipropy floors is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2004, their team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Leicester, England
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Digirize is a Leicester, England-based SEO company. Launched in 2022, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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See all 1 projectsVancouver SEO Agency specializes in web design, branding, PPC, and SEO services, helping businesses enhance their online presence and attract new clients. Feedback consistently highlights their expertise, effective marketing strategies, and the significant growth in client engagements and revenue. Clients appreciate their transparency, professionalism, and the positive impact on their business performance.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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See all 1 projectsBranding Bosses provides creative advertising, social media management, and SEO marketing services. Clients consistently report significant improvements in social media presence and overall business performance. The agency is praised for its effective communication, attentive service, and impactful results, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Worldwide Agency is an Email Marketing company founded in 2012. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2012, Creative Deviants, a small video production company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jonesboro, GA
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Excite Creative Studios, a small social media marketing company, is located in Jonesboro, Georgia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Render Perfect Productions Inc. Is a video production agency. Their small team of employees is in Towson, Maryland. Their team focuses on Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jalandhar, India
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Digiengland is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Jalandhar, India. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Valrico, FL
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Expert Media Design, a branding company, specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency is in Valrico, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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Studios Cue is a Logo company. Located in Chandigarh, India, their small team specializes in Logo and Print Design. The company was established in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Pandora Agency Limited is a branding firm founded in 2015. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsDIGITALGURU appears to be a Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing agency, yet their performance is critically lacking according to reviews, with a 100% negative feedback rate. Clients report significant issues with timeliness, communication, and overall project management, noting incomplete work and unmet expectations in social media advertising and SEO services.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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Social media marketing company Zero One Group is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Upscale Media is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2022. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Renegade is a branding agency. The London, England-based company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2013, Digital Prisma is a small Noida, India-based social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Puducherry, India
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Instancers Technology is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Puducherry, India and Chennai, India.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lucknow, India
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Digital Homeez is a small social media marketing company founded in 2020. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsSocial Notebook offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing services, focusing on promoting businesses across digital platforms. The overall feedback highlights their effective communication, prompt results, and impressive ROI, particularly in SEO and SMO efforts. Clients appreciate their professional approach and seamless workflow integration.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tomares, Spain
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A2 Marketing Digital is a social media marketing agency. The small Tomares, Spain-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding. The company was established in 2012.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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Ele10 Interactiva is a social media marketing agency established in 2008. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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OODA SEO is a small SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2015.
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UAB Balta idėja, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Klaipeda, Lithuania. They provide Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Founded in 2015, The Incubator Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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SquarePixl is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in El Paso, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Koper, Slovenia
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Mobiuu, a social media marketing company, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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That Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing company based in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Launched in 2016, Shalmie - PPC Agency is a pay per click agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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Small SEO agency The Loudspeaker, is headquartered in Kozhikode, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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IPLAN Digital Co. Ltd. Is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2015, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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War Horse Agency is a video production company. Their small team is in Tempe, Arizona. Their team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Cloud, MN
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BadCat Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency based in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Launched in 2018, DIG Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
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Foss Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, BOVRBON is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Eureka Creates is a small Amsterdam, Netherlands-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 Social Media Marketing Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$25,000+$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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37.6/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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38.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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35.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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35.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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34.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Docklands, Australia
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34.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kato Polemidia, Cyprus
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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33.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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33/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Social Media Marketing25% Other
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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.