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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Georgetown, KY
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PICS, LLC is a branding firm. Launched in 2007, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company is located in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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See all 1 projectsBurgundy provides digital presence establishment, ecommerce website development, and brand visibility services. Clients consistently commend Burgundy for their efficient project management, timely delivery, and dedication to client needs. The overall feedback highlights Burgundy’s ability to transform vision into reality swiftly and effectively, underscoring their commitment to customer satisfaction.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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In Colorado Springs, Colorado, Journey Digital Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Founded in 2022, Internet Ad Boss is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle SEO Guru is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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New Society Media is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Launched in 2023, Brooklyn Digital Boost is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Laguna Beach, CA
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Scale Smart Digital is a branding firm founded in 2024. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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Acid Creative, a branding company, was founded in 2014. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sebastian, FL
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See all 1 projectsBoom Shot Media is a boutique digital marketing agency for both service and product-based businesses in the extreme sports industry. We provide website design, SEO, paid advertising on search &
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stilwell, KS
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Established in 2021, Purple Mind is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edenton, NC
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Spider Digital Group, LLC is a small social media marketing company located in Edenton, North Carolina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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EC Media is a social media marketing firm launched in 2022. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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Founded in 2020, Strat88 is a Digital Strategy company. The company offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Webchantment, a web design agency, was established in 2024. The agency provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Adaptive Digital Media is a small Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Spring Lake, NC
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Faith Performance Group, a branding agency, was launched in 2019. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palmyra, ME
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Launched in 2024, Dirigo Digital, a small public relations firm, is in Palmyra, Maine. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Littleton, CO
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Redtalkers SEO is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2002.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shelbyville, KY
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Small social media marketing company Sam Solutions Services, is in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Beech Grove, IN
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Digital Strategy company Markify Matrix was launched in 2023. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Social media marketing firm National Ghost Writers is based in Richardson, Texas. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Killeen, TX
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Founded in 2022, Tapped Digital, a small branding company, is in Killeen, Texas. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Rookie Innovations is a small SEO services firm. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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EFFIT Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Tampa, Florida. The agency provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2024, Addo Social, a small branding company, is located in Austin, Texas. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Pinch, WV
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Inventio Tech Solutions is a social media marketing company located in Pinch, West Virginia. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lewisville, TX
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DEPONCE is a branding company. Located in Lewisville, Texas, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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RYSEUP Solutions LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2022, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Charles City, IA
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Rank Arrow is a branding agency. Located in Charles City, Iowa and Stretford, England, the agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Creative Connect is a social media marketing company. In Dhaka, Bangladesh and Astoria, New York, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding. The company was founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Viral Vanguards is a small branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Midland, MI
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Founded in 2021, C Brother Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Advertizzy is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Trilux Creative, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2020. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Red Bank, NJ
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Sudo Solutions is a small social media marketing firm. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Wndrlnd Marketing, a PR firm, was established in 2023. In Austin, Texas, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vineland, NJ
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Atlantic Media Company is a branding company. Launched in 2024, the firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Social media marketing agency Best Fit Digital is in Columbia, Maryland. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Covington, LA
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Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, Avec Joie Marketing is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Cozy Agency is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Founded in 2024, JT2 Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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Ale-bella, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2021. Based in West Hollywood, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Davidson, NC
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The Blacksand Group, a branding agency, was launched in 2024. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Davidson, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Established in 2003, Affordable Marketing is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oak Island, NC
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Without Limits Marketing, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2023, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Lead Credit Solution Media is a small branding company. They provide Branding and Event Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Glen Head, NY
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DeltaRomeo is a Glen Head, New York-based social media marketing company. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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ACM Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Olympia, WA
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Power 360 Media is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Olympia, Washington. The company focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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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.