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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 11 projectsFounded in 2014, IMP Marketing is a leading eCommerce marketing agency serving brands across the U.S. and Canada. Our unique revenue-share model ensures we only succeed when our clients do,
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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The Atomic Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The Birmingham, Alabama-based firm provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Wood Village, OR
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Small public relations company Inches Make Miles, is based in Wood Village, Oregon. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ralston, NE
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Eleven Twenty-Three is a branding company. Established in 2013, the company is located in Ralston, Nebraska. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Webfume is a web development company. Located in San Francisco, California and Walnut Creek, California, their midsize team offers Web Development and Web Design. The company was established in
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Kenna Media is a SEO company. Established in 2010, the firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bellevue, WA
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Mighty Media Studios is a video production agency founded in 2010. The midsize team focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bothell, WA
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Launched in 2010, KREATIVE is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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AMBC Technologies, a midsize social media marketing firm, is in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois and Madurai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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Founded in 2012, ArccMedia is a small Advertising company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Meta Designs Studio is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Hashtag Biz Solutions is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing, and the agency is located in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249St. Cloud, FL
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Based in St. Cloud, Florida, The Vice Solution is a midsize social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bell Gardens, CA
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Visionary Web Studios is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the firm is based in Bell Gardens, California. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Claymont, DE
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Tech Volte, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2012. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Unlock Health is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Detroit, MI
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Bizionic Technologies Pvt Ltd, a website development firm, was launched in 2018. They offers Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Katy, TX
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Best American Website Designer, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Katy, Texas. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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See all 2 projectsWe are a leading web marketing agency in USA – providing end-to-end web development and digital marketing services that bring your marketing goals to life. Established in 2016, we have been
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cedar Park, TX
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Cognic Systems is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Cedar Park, Texas. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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Intenational Digital Marketing Agency | International SEO Services | Ezio is a midsize Advertising company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Springfield, VA
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Voice Array is an Advertising company launched in 2009. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Gray, TN
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See all 2 projects1-FIND SERVICES is a web design, SEO, and digital marketing company renowned for its exceptional communication and project management skills. Clients praise Casey for his responsiveness and expertise, with 100% of reviews highlighting significant improvements in online presence and business growth. The firm is commended for delivering professional websites and effective SEO strategies that increase customer engagement and visibility on Google.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Little Elm, TX
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See all 1 projectsHexovative is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Karachi, Pakistan. We help businesses grow online through modern website development, SEO, social media marketing, PPC, and graphic
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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See all 1 projectsAdReach Studios is a New Jersey based content & paid-media studio. We create scroll-stopping videos, run your social media account, and turn attention into booked clients.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Creative is a web design agency headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Launched in 2001, the team offers Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Triunion Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Wuhoo Digital Group is a small Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Windham, NH
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Popsycle Digital is a small Windham, New Hampshire-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Woodland, CA
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Modern Roots Marketing LLC is a branding agency. Headquartered in Woodland, California, their small team offers Branding and Content Marketing. The company was launched in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Nashua, NH
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Based in Nashua, New Hampshire, Mobile Connect Systems is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Hidden Link Studios, a SEO agency, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Norcross, GA
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Established in 2004, Grapevine Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Billings, MT
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Small Advertising company Tiger Marketing, is located in Billings, Montana. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Needham, MA
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RedView Digital is an Email Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts and specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plainfield, IL
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Qwerty Search is a Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Established in 2000, Covenant Marketing Group is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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Onjin is a social media marketing firm. They are in Ellicott City, Maryland and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Mosaic Black is a branding agency. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Freeland, MI
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NavWork is a Content Marketing company. Located in Freeland, Michigan, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Alkatek is an Email Marketing company. The Irvine, California-based agency specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gahanna, OH
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Digital Strategy company HIre Web Indians (That Quick Media Pvt, Ltd) was founded in 2014. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Launched in 2012, ONE ELEVEN web design is a web design agency. Headquartered in Stockton, California, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lehi, UT
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Launched in 2019, demandfocus, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Lehi, Utah. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Corporate Photography company Royalty Digital Marketing is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. They focus on Corporate Photography and Graphic Design and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Launched in 2017, BluePrint Business Communications is a small Raleigh, North Carolina-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Del Mar, CA
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9byNine is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is in Del Mar, California. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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NamePlan, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Spring Valley, CA
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Launched in 2016, Type A Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Surfside Beach, SC
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Content Marketing company & digital LLC is headquartered in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. They specialize in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2020.
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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
50% Social Media Marketing50% Other
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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.