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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Media Profile is a public relations agency. They specialize in Public Relations and Content Marketing and are headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Montreal, Canada.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Bicom inc. Is a small Montréal, Canada-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Stapleford, England
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Launched in 2003, Mobas Limited is a social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Founded in 2012, Bootcamp Media is a small SEO agency. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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Iterate Marketing, a Content Marketing company, is in Beaverton, Oregon. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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Codemodeon, an AR/VR development company, provide AR/VR development and Video Production. They were founded in 2013.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Scottsdale, Arizona, 405 Media Group is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2008.
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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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Sefiani Communications is a public relations agency headquartered in Sydney, Australia. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Ice Cube Marketing Pte Ltd is a Content Marketing company located in Singapore, Singapore. They offer Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Content Marketing company Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency is located in Denver, Colorado. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Skopje, North Macedonia
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Piksel is an Advertising company. Founded in 2013, the agency is located in Skopje, North Macedonia. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Roll studio is an user experience agency. Located in London, England, the company was founded in 2008. Their services include UX/UI Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2019, Webugol, a small Other Digital Marketing company, is based in New York, New York. Their team provides Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Tnt grupacija is an Advertising company. The Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina-based firm was established in 1997. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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KERRIS, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2012. The company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Small social media marketing agency Supersafe Marketing, is located in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kochi, India
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Teknoppy is an Advertising company. They are based in Kochi, India and Kochi, India. Their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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TWENTYONE, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2008. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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WebAppick is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team is located in Phoenix, Arizona and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and their services include Ecommerce Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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ADVIDERA GmbH, a small social media marketing company, is based in Köln, Germany. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Champs offers digital marketing services, specializing in lead generation, as evidenced by successfully generating over 400 leads for a client. Reviewers commend the company for its timely delivery, knowledgeable team, and effective communication. Clients highlight the competitive pricing and high value for cost, indicating overall satisfaction with Digital Champs’ services.
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Softco Pakistan is a small social media marketing company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas, Raul's Web Studio LLC is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Branding company Rokkan is headquartered in New York, New York and Santa Monica, California. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bilbao, Spain
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Founded in 2012, Coonic is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Bilbao, Spain and Madrid, Spain, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Think Jam, is located in Los Angeles, California and London, England. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Based in Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York, Greentarget Global is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mutilva, Spain
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Mobile app development company Biko was launched in 2006. Headquartered in Mutilva, Spain and Madrid, Spain, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Malvern, PA
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Stream Companies is a midsize Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Folkestone, England
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Sleeping Giant Media is a midsize PPC company in Folkestone, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Edinburgh, Scotland
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QueryClick is a SEO company headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England. Launched in 2008, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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GhFly is a midsize Email Marketing company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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BerlinRosen is a PR company. In New York, New York, the company was founded in 2005. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grand Rapids, MI
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Lambert & Co. Is a PR firm. They were launched in 1998, and their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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Zib Digital is a SEO company launched in 2010. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Minato City, Japan
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Vector, Inc., a PR agency, is located in Minato City, Japan. They focus on Public Relations and Advertising and were established in 1993.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Vertoz Inc is a pay per click company in New York, New York and Mumbai, India. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Bangkok, Thailand
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Launched in 2009, Beryl 8 Plus Public Company Limited is a large Bangkok, Thailand-based CRM consulting and SI company. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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TechnSols is a Faisalabad, Pakistan-based branding company. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Clever, MO
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Ozark Seo is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Viralcurry, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in New Delhi, India. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Skopie, North Macedonia
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Digital Orange is a custom software development firm. In Skopie, North Macedonia, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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ConnectX Sydney is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Event Marketing and are located in Sydney, Australia.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, Egypt
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Marklinica, a Packaging Design company, is located in Alexandria, Egypt. They provide Packaging Design and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Odigital Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company founded in 2019. The small team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Speckpro is a SEO company. The team is located in Islamabad, Pakistan, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2015, bant.io is a small Email Marketing company. Their team offers Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Forza Migliozzi, an Advertising company, was launched in 2007. Located in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ramat Gan, Israel
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Initech Software Services Ltd. Is an UX agency. The Ramat Gan, Israel-based firm was launched in 2009. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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FKA is an Edmonton, Canada-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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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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$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+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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32.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.