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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 66 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.
$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.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Crested Butte, CO
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Kryptonite Creative, a SEO agency, is based in Crested Butte, Colorado and Gunnison, Colorado. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49West Babylon, NY
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Https://feenixlab.com/ is a West Babylon, New York-based SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 17 projectsOnline Optimism is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Management, Social Marketing, and Digital Branding. Across multiple reviews, Online Optimism is praised for their professional, responsive, and creative approach, with approximately 90% of clients highlighting their effective social media campaigns and strategic communication. Clients consistently appreciate their adaptability, proactive project management, and innovative solutions, emphasizing a strong commitment to meeting client needs and objectives.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Casper, WY
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PPC company eBrandX specializes in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization. They are in Casper, Wyoming.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Greenbelt, MD
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Merrick Creative, a branding agency, is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Launched in 1984, the team offers Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Artesia, CA
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Established in 2023, Abse Tech Inc is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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In New York, New York, RAVER AI is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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See all 1 projectsVegaOne - Digital Marketing Agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Social Media Marketing, WordPress website design, PPC, and email marketing. Reviews highlight their effective social media management and online branding strategies, noting excellent results and responsiveness, with suggestions for improved project timelines through increased staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2024, Tacticone is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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In Miami Beach, Florida, Elite UI is a small Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gardiner, NY
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Blue Ocean Technology, LLC is a web development company. The small Gardiner, New York-based team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2000.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Launched in 2021, AK Badhak LLC is a PPC company. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Deerfield Beach, FL
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Orbit Book Publishers, an e-commerce development company, is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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Launched in 2024, Anderson Publishers LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Print Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2018, Silver Stone Publishing is a branding firm. The company specializes in Branding and Public Relations, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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The Scale Up Lab, a Performance Marketing company, was launched in 2022. The firm focuses on Performance Marketing and Demand Generation Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Founded in 2021, Dribble Tech is a web development company. The firm offers Web Development and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Colorado Web Impressions is a web design company. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9League City, TX
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Blue Atlas Marketing is a small SEO services firm located in League City, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Allen, TX
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Small Digital Strategy company Marqui Management, is based in Allen, Texas. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Omnicore is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2009.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Web design agency Web Casa Design specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1998.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Founded in 2014, SEO Website Masters is a small Green Bay, Wisconsin-based SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Danbury, CT
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Small website development company Plumbers Digital, is located in Danbury, Connecticut. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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Write Wing Media is a small Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2007.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fond du Lac, WI
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Web design agency Best Designers in The World provides Web Design and Logo. They were founded in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Cybersecurity company Impulse Digital Solutions LLC was launched in 2024. The company offers Cybersecurity and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coon Rapids, MN
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See all 1 projectsAdVance Media is a marketing and advertising company specializing in website development, landing page creation, and Adwords campaign management. Reviews indicate a positive client experience, with 100% of feedback highlighting their excellent project management skills and alignment with client values. Clients commend their proactive approach and would recommend AdVance Media to others without reservation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Buffalo Grove, IL
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See all 1 projectsAffinitiv Inc is a creative asset development company specializing in visual and audio commercial components, including scripts, commercials, logo designs, and animated videos. Clients, such as Toyota of New Bern, report high satisfaction and positive feedback, noting their efficient turnaround time and budget management. Approximately 100% of reviewers recommend their services, emphasizing their affordability and quality output.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frankfort, IL
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Small Corporate Photography company B3 Productions LLC, is based in Frankfort, Illinois. The team specializes in Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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See all 2 projectsBDX Omaha is a Social Media Marketing company specializing in services like Social Media Management and Online Branding. Based on the reviews, 100% of clients praise the personalized and effective approach, highlighting significant improvements in social media presence and workflows. Clients consistently commend the company's ability to streamline social media tools and enhance online reputation management.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Founded in 2016, Salty Red Dog Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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See all 6 projectsRevenue Accelerator is a lead generation and sales outreach firm specializing in executing targeted email campaigns and generating qualified sales meetings. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their adaptability, transparency, and effective project management. Approximately 60% of reviewers highlight their strong cultural and value alignment, while others commend their innovative reporting and ability to integrate seamlessly with client teams.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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In Richmond, Virginia, DIGI CONVO is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Established in 2021, Results Factory is a PPC company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Web Design and is located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2021, YelloMonkey Labs is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Houston, Texas and Bengaluru, India. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Penn Valley, CA
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Pak Branding Tech Solutions is a web development firm. The small Penn Valley, California-based team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2019.
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Amplify Digital Marketing, LLC is a pay per click company. They are in Novi, Michigan and have small team. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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See all 2 projectsSurfline Media offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including Social Media Marketing, online branding, and lead generation strategies. Overall feedback highlights their transparency, clear communication, and effective project management. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance brand visibility and drive engagement, although some suggest increased flexibility in accommodating customer changes.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projects<h4>Every tool, every expert, every step of publishing—housed under one roof for you.</h4>
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Princeton, TX
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Based in Princeton, Texas, First Notch Tech is a midsize SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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PMCJAX Website Design and Internet Marketing, a web design company, is located in Jacksonville, Florida. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2005.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Sweor is a web design company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Waterville, OH
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Interactive Design Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Waterville, Ohio. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lewes, DE
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Blunt Soft LLC, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Lewes, Delaware. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Boot Camp Digital is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based agency was established in 2007. Their team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Premium Web Experts is a web development company. They focus on Web Development and Advertising and are in San Francisco, California.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Edina, MN
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Launched in 2004, Irish Titan is a small Edina, Minnesota-based user experience design agency. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Squeaky Wheel Media, a web design agency, was founded in 2001. The team specializes in Web Design and Branding and is located in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Dagger is a Content Marketing company. They were founded in 2013 and focus on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Getfused is a small branding agency launched in 1996. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United States Social Media Marketing Agencies
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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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$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 - 49Carmel, IN
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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34.4/40.015.8/20 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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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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39.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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35.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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34.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$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 - 49Dallas, TX
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31.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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34.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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.