Top Social Media Marketing Companies in the United States
Social media is where U.S. audiences discover, research, and judge brands, so a good social media marketing agency does far more than post. U.S. agencies handle organic strategy and content, community management, paid social advertising across Meta, TikTok, and beyond, and influencer partnerships, tying it all to real goals like engagement, leads, and sales. It's a deep, competitive market spanning B2C and B2B, with specialists for every platform and audience.
Clutch connects you with social media marketing agencies in the United States vetted through verified client reviews, so you can compare strategy, creative, and results before you hire. Use the filters below to narrow by budget, industry, and team size, or explore related directories:
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsFresh Content Society is a social media management company specializing in social media marketing, online branding, and digital marketing services. They consistently receive high praise, with over 95% of reviews highlighting their efficiency, expertise in social media strategy, and ability to deliver positive results, such as increased engagement and follower growth. Reviewers frequently commend their understanding of client needs and adaptability to various industries.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 371 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, Paid Advertising, and Digital Branding services. The company demonstrates strong expertise in generating high-quality leads and improving ROI, with 100% of reviews highlighting their effective communication and responsiveness. Approximately 20% of reviews mention their strategic approach to social media campaigns, while their focus on aligning with client values and providing personalized service is consistently praised.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsSociallyin is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing strategies, including social media management, advertising, and online branding. Across reviews, 100% of clients praised their project management and creative storytelling combined with data-driven optimizations. Approximately 50% noted improved engagement and conversions, highlighting Sociallyin's ability to effectively elevate brand presence and social media campaign efficiency.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Red Wing, MN
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Based in Red Wing, Minnesota, Sievers Creative is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Orange142 is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Email Marketing and are based in Austin, Texas.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 13 projectsSocial House, Inc. is a social media marketing agency specializing in Social Media Strategy, Social Media Advertising, and Online Branding. Across various reviews, clients praise the company for its impressive content creation, strategic insights, and ability to drive engagement. 100% of the reviewers commend their project management, timely delivery, and responsiveness, highlighting their effective communication and creativity in producing on-brand, engaging content.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, providing services such as social media advertising, digital branding, and campaign management. Across reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction, highlighting their strategic insight and project management excellence. A notable 60% commend their attention to detail and consultative approach, with multiple reviews praising the team's responsiveness and adaptability to client needs.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 18 projectsOnline Optimism is a dynamic digital marketing agency with a focus on social media management, social marketing, and digital branding. The company is praised for its creativity, responsiveness, and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality content and social media strategies that enhance brand recognition and audience engagement. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their professional and proactive communication, with many noting their ability to tailor campaigns to specific needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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Thin Pig Media is an Advertising company. The Bellevue, Washington-based agency focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Maison MRKT, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2014. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edwardsville, IL
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Advertising company Cork Tree Creative is based in Edwardsville, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Victoria, TX
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Small web design company ThriveFuel, is located in Victoria, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Blaine, MN
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Launched in 2016, Market Media Connect Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Branding company LegalRev was established in 2011. The firm focuses on Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Sproutbox™ is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2008, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Clovis, CA
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to Global Self Book Publishing, where we help authors move from completed manuscript to a ready-for-release book. Our publishing support is designed to prepare your work for print and
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Launched in 1996, Spectrum Science - a GHMC Company is a midsize Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9York, PA
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Mobile Copywriter LLC. Is a small SEO services firm founded in 2013. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Press Kitchen is a PR agency. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Saddle Brook, NJ
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Video production agency Illusive Media specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Aberdeen, MD
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WebIXI is a small Digital Strategy company established in 1995. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, FL
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Digital Lightbridge Marketing Agency is a website development firm based in San Antonio, Florida. They specialize in Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Wide Angle Creative is a Marketing Strategy company. In Houston, Texas, the agency offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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2 Reward Me is a Digital Strategy company. The Los Angeles, California-based company focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Thomson, GA
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Small Digital Strategy company Cyberzant, is based in Thomson, Georgia. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Mae Agency, an Event Marketing company, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Event Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Founded in 2017, TurnKey Mate is an Advertising company. Based in Miami, Florida, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Durham, NC
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SEO SEMPER, a Content Marketing company, focus on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mechanicsville, VA
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TechTachWeb is a pay per click company. The small Mechanicsville, Virginia-based team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Agoura Hills, CA
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SHIFT Digital is a small pay per click company based in Agoura Hills, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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UnderReported Marketing is a small Columbus, Ohio-based video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Springfield, PA
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The On Fire Group, a web design agency, was founded in 2021. The small team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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Impression Media, a web development company, is located in Bakersfield, California. Founded in 2017, the team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Bardstown, KY
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The Social Boutique - Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2019, the agency is in Bardstown, Kentucky. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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Medley Enterprises is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2021, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Anahuac, TX
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Garnet Digital Marketing is a social media marketing company. Established in 2022, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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JPRA Media, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2022. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Depth Theory, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Garden City, NY
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SecondHype, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2021. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Founded in 2020, Ouro Development Group is a small social media marketing company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kennesaw, GA
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Local My Business, a Digital Strategy company, is located in Kennesaw, Georgia. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Lyrix Digital is a Fresno, California-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Cary, NC
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Launched in 2020, Sustainable Demand is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Homewood, AL
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Social media marketing agency Bellbird SEO is in Homewood, Alabama. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Royal Reef Media is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlestown, RI
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Rhode Media is a SEO company founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pikesville, MD
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Jolt Dental is a social media marketing firm. The small Pikesville, Maryland-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsBrandmasterz specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content creation, including blog writing. The reviews consistently highlight their effective SEO strategies that elevate clients to the first page of Google search results. Clients commend Brandmasterz for their professionalism, timely delivery, reasonable pricing, and strong work ethics, making them a reliable partner for enhancing online visibility.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marion, TX
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This Day Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Marion, Texas-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ruskin, FL
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Bright Edge Marketing, a social media marketing agency, is based in Ruskin, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Social media marketing agency Be Right Marketing LLC - Digital Marketing Agency was launched in 2022. In San Antonio, Texas, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bolingbrook, IL
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Groupfam Agency is a small Bolingbrook, Illinois-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Clyck. | Healthcare Marketing Experts is a social media marketing company. Established in 2024, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bismarck, ND
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WebOpti Digital is a social media marketing agency established in 2024. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2019, Cohen Marketing, a small Advertising company, is located in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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EssenceandRemedy LLC is an Atlanta, Georgia-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2023.
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List of the Top 15 United States Social Media Marketing Agencies
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$50,000+$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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37/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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38.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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37.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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37.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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32.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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34.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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30.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. Social Media Marketing FAQs
A U.S.-based social media marketing agency plans and runs your presence across social platforms. These dedicated teams essentially tailor their strategies to help their clients improve their online visibility, offering services such as:
- Social strategy
- Content creation and scheduling
- Community management
- Paid social advertising (e.g., Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others)
- Influencer partnerships
- Analytics and reporting
It’s worth noting that some agencies focus on organic content, while others focus on paid performance, and many do both. Make sure to directly ask the agency to ensure they specialize in services you need.
American social media marketing agencies understand domestic platform trends, audience behavior, and cultural context. Crucially, these teams directly work in your time zone, which matters for social's fast, reactive pace. For content and campaigns aimed at U.S. audiences, that cultural fluency is what makes posts land rather than fall flat.
Outline your project’s parameters — everything from scope and objectives to requirements and constraints. Then, match the agency to your need- organic content, paid performance, or influencer- and look for verified reviews and results on your key platforms and in your sector.
Ask how they measure success (engagement and follower growth are fine, but leads and revenue matter more) and who creates the content. Shortlist two or three firms on Clutch and compare their work to better gauge which is the right partner for your brand.
Be cautious of social media marketing agencies chasing vanity metrics over business outcomes, buying followers or fake engagement, unable to show relevant results, or being vague about who creates content and how paid budgets are managed. Real social growth comes from strategy and content, so any hint of bought metrics is a warning sign.