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 - 9Lexington, KY
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Rainmaker Advertising Inc. Is a small Lexington, Kentucky-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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MODA DIGITAL MARKETING is a SEO company and social media marketing agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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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 - 9Hillsboro, OR
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Small SEO services firm and social media marketing company CrossCadence LLC, is based in Hillsboro, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Keen Social, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2016. They provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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Brand Partners is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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Push Marketing is a small branding company in Melbourne, Florida. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Danbury, CT
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SparqGEN Marketing is a graphic design company and social media marketing firm launched in 2012. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, The Shift Marketing is a SEO company and social media marketing agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jersey City, NJ
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IV Interactive, a SEO agency and social media marketing agency, is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tuscaloosa, AL
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Cartography Consulting is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Muncie, IN
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Founded in 2008, PC Pros LLC is a social media marketing firm and web design company. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Definitive Medical Marketing is an Email Marketing company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrieta, CA
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Pixelthon is an Email Marketing company launched in 2011. The small team provides Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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INgage Marketing is an Advertising company in Chula Vista, California. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Established in 2007, Ahilia is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, CA
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AV Web Designs, an Advertising company, was founded in 2000. The team offers Advertising and Email Marketing and is located in Lancaster, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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Linked Media is a Digital Strategy company in West Hartford, Connecticut. Launched in 2016, the team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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CANNABIS MARKETING, INC. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sycamore, IL
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Cosmos Enterprises LLC is a Business Consulting company based in Sycamore, Illinois. They specialize in Business Consulting and Web Design and were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Flash Forward Sites, a social media marketing firm and website development company, was founded in 2009. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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TurnKey Website Design is a social media marketing company and web design company. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2016, Green Thumb Local is a small SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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DMI Agency is an Email Marketing company launched in 1996. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lansing, MI
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CE Marketing Optimizations is a branding firm and social media marketing company founded in 2017. The firm specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Afinastar is a branding firm. Established in 2004, their team specializes in Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Rose and Angel Productions is a SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2010 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waco, TX
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October Marketing is a small SEO services firm located in Waco, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Small software development company Lead Solutions, is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and São José do Rio Preto, Brazil. The team offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Somethumb Web Design and Development is a small website development company launched in 2003. Their team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yakima, WA
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Enigma Marketing, Inc. Is a branding agency. They are located in Yakima, Washington. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Westfourth Communications is a public relations company headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 2007, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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CRC Strategies, a small PR firm, is based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Griffon Printing is a small social media marketing firm and web design agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Largo, FL
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Your Ad Market is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Largo, Florida and provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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SASS! Public Relations is an Advertising company. The company is located in Stockton, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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WebbyUp Messenger Marketing is a small Digital Strategy and social media marketing company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrence, MA
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Michel Public Relations, an Event Marketing company, was founded in 2018. Headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Marketing Solutions LLC is a small SEO agency and social media marketing firm in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hanover Park, IL
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Established in 2016, Prudent Digital is a small branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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ImageCrafters is a branding agency and social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elk Mound, WI
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Woo! Social Media Marketing is an Email Marketing and social media marketing agency based in Elk Mound, Wisconsin. They offer Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Falls, IA
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Bluprobe Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm and social media marketing firm founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delafield, WI
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Based in Delafield, Wisconsin, MiraMedia3 is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Harris Social Media is a branding agency and social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, NC
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HighClick Media, a small SEO company, is located in Greenville, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wake Forest, NC
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Communicopia Marketing Services, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Public Relations and were launched in 1998. The agency is based in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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SEO company and social media marketing company Built To Scale provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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In Los Angeles, California, SNF Website Design is a small social media marketing company and web design company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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Big Mouth Direct, a PPC company, was launched in 2015. The company provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Geneva, IL
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R C Romine Advertising & Marketing, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Web Development. They were established in 1976.
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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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$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.