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 / hr50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Best Edge SEM is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10,000+Didsbury, England
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TBWA Manchester is a video production agency founded in 1970. The large team focuses on Video Production and Branding.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Founded in 2010, Nanigans is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Branding agency Breaktime Media was launched in 2008. The company offers Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Peoria, IL
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Mindstream Media, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2016. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London , England
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Founded is an Advertising company established in 2012. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Diffusion PR is a midsize branding agency launched in 2008. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Aldwych, England
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Wasserman is a branding firm. They were launched in 2002 and offer Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Advertising company MOFILM provides Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2009.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Stockport , England
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Volcanic, a cloud consulting & SI company, was launched in 2010. They offers cloud consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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SOCi, an Advertising company, was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Madrid, Spain
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Good Rebels is a big data company. In Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye, Pixelplus is an UX design agency. Their services include UX/UI Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wien, Austria
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Labelium is an Advertising company. Based in Wien, Austria, their midsize team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy. The agency was launched in 2001.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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Launched in 2003, DATASOLUTION is a midsize Paris, France-based Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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Simfoni is a mobile application development company in Melbourne, Australia. Their services include Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Wiesbaden, Germany
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Scholz & Volkmer is an UX design company established in 2014. The team offers UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development and is in Wiesbaden, Germany and Berlin, Germany.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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Established in 2007, Digital Performance GmbH is an IT strategy consulting company. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Consider iProspect is a mobile application development company. Their midsize team is located in Damansara, Malaysia. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Gangnam-gu, South Korea
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D major is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Gangnam-gu, South Korea, and their services include Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLeeds, England
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Fraser Malyk is a small SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lisboa, Portugal
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E-commerce development company Wingman is based in Lisboa, Portugal. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Panamá, Panama
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ADA is a custom software development firm. They are located in Panamá, Panama and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cancún, Mexico
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Custom software development company SalesUp! was launched in 2013. Headquartered in Cancún, Mexico, the team provides Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Based in Ciudad de México, Mexico, SPMarketing is a branding agency. Founded in 1991, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Alcone is a midsize Irvine, California-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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Midsize Digital Strategy company GREAT Digital Partners, is located in Israel. Their services include Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Worthington, OH
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Marketing Works is a midsize Worthington, Ohio-based public relations company. The team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Loyal Champs is a social media marketing firm. The Singapore, Singapore-based company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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GOVT is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2012. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dublin 4 , Ireland
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In Dublin 4 , Ireland, BBDO Dublin is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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TANK is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2007. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Media Experts is an Advertising company launched in 1981. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bhubaneswar, India
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BLE Technologies-E is a mobile app development company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development. The firm is in Bhubaneswar, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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RED Creative Agency is an Advertising company. They were founded in 1999 and offer Advertising and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Cardenas Marketing Network [CMN] is a Chicago, Illinois-based Market Research company. They provide Market Research and Event Marketing and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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IOSTUDIO is a branding agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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BrightWave is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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IDYAH CONNECT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Noida, India. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Boncom is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Peoria, IL
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Simantel is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and BI & big data consulting & SI and were established in 1980. The firm is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2010, Mastermind Marketing is a midsize Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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DIGITAL STRADA is a small AR/VR development company launched in 2018. Their services include AR/VR development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Launched in 2018, DEVLIN MERCATOR Digital Marketing Services, a small Content Marketing company, is in Southampton, England. Their team provides Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Small IT strategy consulting company Comptier, is located in Melbourne, Australia. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerKansas City, MO
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Web design agency Biz Boost, Inc. Was launched in 2016. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, the team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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Think China is a Content Marketing company. The firm is based in Sydney, Australia. Their team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Based in Buffalo, New York, Crowley Webb is a midsize Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Albuquerque, NM
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Digital Strategy company Build SEO Today specializes in Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development. They are in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTucson, AZ
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Tucson Affordable Web is an Email Marketing and social media marketing firm. The team provides Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is based in Tucson, Arizona.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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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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35.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 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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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Social Media Marketing Agency FAQs
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.