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.
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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 72 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 - 9Bellingham, WA
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In Bellingham, Washington, Shuksan Web is a small social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Located in Houston, Texas and Karachi, Pakistan, DigiCraft is a small social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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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 - 9Canyon Lake, TX
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Bluecrested Marketing is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2020. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Goodlettsville, TN
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Based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Midnight Marketing is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Social media marketing firm iData Consultant was founded in 2018. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Launched in 1996, Advanced Service Solutions, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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ASPF Solutions, LLC, an Advertising company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 2020, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dunmore, PA
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Social media marketing company RiZen Metrics is located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Midland, TX
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KLI Brand, a big data company, is located in Midland, Texas. Established in 2014, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Foley, AL
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Global Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing agency in Foley, Alabama. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Launched in 2023, Zorn Social is a small Montgomery, Alabama-based social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Florence, AL
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Lime Group, LLC is a social media marketing company. The firm is in Florence, Alabama and Tuscumbia, Alabama. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Halo Effects is a social media marketing agency. In Scottsdale, Arizona, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fenton, MO
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Headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, Duenwald Marketing is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Conway, AR
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GrowthHop is a Conway, Arkansas-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rocklin, CA
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Ellington Digital is a social media marketing company. The Rocklin, California-based agency was launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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Grind! Media is a branding company. Founded in 2019, the firm is located in Lancaster, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Qualgrow is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2017, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Client Surge SEO is a SEO company. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Social media marketing company Hackworth Marketing is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gretna, VA
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Social media marketing company NXTLVL-Digital was founded in 2021. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norfolk, VA
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Launched in 2009, Page Up Consulting is a small Norfolk, Virginia-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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624 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Blue Bell, PA
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High Key Impact LLC, a social media marketing firm, is located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Latrobe, PA
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Headspace Media is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ogden, UT
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Fiture Marketing is a social media marketing firm located in Ogden, Utah. The team offers Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hazleton, PA
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JD Snapshot, LLC, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2008. Headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Social media marketing company S.B. Marketing Inc. Was founded in 2007. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dalton, PA
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Evolve Local Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is located in Dalton, Pennsylvania and offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm was launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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MD Internet Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2013 and specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Ntouch Digital is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company was founded in 1999. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Shopfuel, a small social media marketing agency, is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, UT
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Social media marketing firm Forge Marketing, LLC was established in 2017. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is located in Washington, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Shockley Marketing LLC is a social media marketing company established in 2012. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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Launched in 2015, Springwood Marketing is a branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Design Venturez is a small social media marketing company located in San Diego, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Phat Buddha Productions is an Audio Production company. Launched in 1998, their team specializes in Audio Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small social media marketing firm WEBWAY 360 , is based in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Ovid Media Group , a social media marketing company, was established in 2019. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2009, Battle Bridge Labs is a social media marketing firm. Based in Los Angeles, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Branding agency Knox Sports Marketing is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Elmo, MN
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Based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Uncle Charlie Marketing Co. Is a small branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Established in 2005, Swagger Film is a small Houston, Texas-based video production company. Their team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bronx, NY
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SEO agency Cube Digi Media was launched in 2021. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Land O' Lakes, FL
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World Consulting Group, a Business Consulting company, was launched in 2008. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Choose CVS Elite Business Consultancy Corp, a Business Consulting company, is based in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 2023, the team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Ideba, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2010. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2015, Buckhead Business Consulting Management Marketing LLC is a small Business Consulting company in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team offers Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Wynter Consulting Group is a Business Consulting company. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the agency focuses on Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio Rancho, NM
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Defiant Management & Consulting Firm, a Business Consulting company, is in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. They provide Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching and were founded in 2022.
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cary, NC
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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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.