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 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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Curalate is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2011, the company is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York, New York. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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NJFPR is a PR agency. Established in 1987, their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Civilian is an Advertising company. Established in 1999, the firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Branding agency Breaktime Media was launched in 2008. The company offers Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Diffusion PR is a midsize branding agency launched in 2008. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Wasserman is a branding firm. They were launched in 2002 and offer Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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SOCi, an Advertising company, was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Alcone is a midsize Irvine, California-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Monica, CA
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RED Creative Agency is an Advertising company. They were founded in 1999 and offer Advertising and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Cardenas Marketing Network [CMN] is a Chicago, Illinois-based Market Research company. They provide Market Research and Event Marketing and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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IOSTUDIO is a branding agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Boncom is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2010, Mastermind Marketing is a midsize Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerKansas City, MO
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Web design agency Biz Boost, Inc. Was launched in 2016. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, the team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Based in Buffalo, New York, Crowley Webb is a midsize Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Advantage Concepts is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2009 and focus on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Scranton, PA
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See all 1 projectsNet Driven offers services in website design and domain purchasing aimed at generating appointments for vehicle repair and tire sales companies. However, overall feedback indicates dissatisfaction with their services due to ineffective project management, poor communication, and lack of measurable outcomes, with clients expressing frustration over complex contractual obligations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Creative Media Consultants Inc, an Advertising company, is located in New York, New York. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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PowerReviews is an e-commerce development company. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Carrollton, TX
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Insurance Technologies Corporation is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 1983, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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LocalEdge is an Email Marketing company. The Buffalo, New York-based team provides Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bethel, CT
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Midsize Email Marketing company List Services Corporation, is headquartered in Bethel, Connecticut. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Silvis, IL
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Sportrons, Inc, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying. The agency is headquartered in Silvis, Illinois.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChesterfield, MO
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Austin Ambrozi is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Workathon.co is a social media marketing agency in New York, New York and Hyderabad, India. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Other Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Havas Formula, a public relations firm, was founded in 1992. Based in San Diego, California and New York, New York, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Rainmaker.Uno is a Content Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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Key For Coders, a website development firm, was founded in 2015. The team offers Web Development and Social Media Marketing and is in Sacramento, California.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fairview, NJ
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American Designers Agency is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team of employees is based in Fairview, New Jersey. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Digital Strategy company Cali Web Studios offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pasadena, CA
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Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Custom Web Online is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Fresno, CA
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Headquartered in Fresno, California, Nova Design Agency is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsDesign Web Solution offers web development services, focusing on creating custom, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing websites. The overall feedback highlights their expert developers, talented designers, and successful project outcomes. Clients appreciate their creativity and comprehensive service offerings, although there is room for improvement in communication.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2022, Blocklead Venture Studio is a midsize San Diego, California-based Blockchain company. Their services include Blockchain and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Southside, TN
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Outcrowd Agency is a midsize web design company based in Southside, Tennessee. The team provides Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Social media marketing company Highlands was established in 1962. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newburgh, IN
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Evolv is a web design company. The midsize Newburgh, Indiana-based team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 1998.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Launched in 2022, Fueled Owl Studio is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Logo.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Book Writing League is a branding agency. Founded in 2022, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tampa, FL
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LLC BOOK WRITERS, a Digital Strategy company, is located in Tampa, Florida. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Okta Logo Designs is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Waltham, MA
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Located in Waltham, Massachusetts and Santa Monica, California, ReSci (Retention Science) is a midsize Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Launched in 2015, Okta Web Designs is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2007, PureCars is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Digital Pi is a branding company. In Dallas, Texas, their midsize team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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7 Figure Automation is a Marketing Strategy company located in San Diego, California. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Murrieta, CA
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ProSites is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2003, the company is located in Murrieta, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fort Worth, TX
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Pixel Web Experts, a website development company, was founded in 2010. Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Logo Crafting Pro is a web design company founded in 2014. In San Francisco, California, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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Web Building Corp is a social media marketing company. Established in 2018, the company is in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.5/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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.