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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Hands In Motion Music is an Audio Production company headquartered in Brandon, Florida. Founded in 2006, the team specializes in Audio Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Launched in 2009, Vitruvian Advertising is a social media marketing agency and PPC company. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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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 - 9Chicago, IL
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CareMarketer is a social media marketing agency and PPC agency. The team is based in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas, Spotter Advertising LLC is a social media marketing firm and PPC agency. Launched in 2018, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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NYC SEM is a social media marketing company and PPC company. The New York, New York-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Makawao, HI
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Kilohana Consulting is a small web design company headquartered in Makawao, Hawaii. Their services include Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewes, DE
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Sicapo is a branding agency established in 2016. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, DE
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TA Management & Consulting, LLC. Is a Newark, Delaware-based Business Consulting company. Founded in 2002, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO River is a small social media marketing firm and SEO company. Founded in 2009, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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Local Marketing Suite, Inc., a social media marketing company, was established in 2010. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sherwood, AR
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MADM Media + Marketing is a mobile app development company. In Sherwood, Arkansas, the firm was founded in 2007. Their team focuses on Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montgomery, AL
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Smart Innovations, LLC, a branding firm, was launched in 2012. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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The Digital Marketing Guy is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Virtual Collective, a small social media marketing firm, is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Essex, CT
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Founded in 2011, Panoptic Online Marketing, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Humu media is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is in Anchorage, Alaska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albertville, AL
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BAP Agency, LLC is a branding firm in Albertville, Alabama. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saraland, AL
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Bay Shore Strategies, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2021. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Saraland, Alabama.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York City, NY
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Smoked Out Digital is a New York City, New York-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Tiny Little Mustard Seed Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, is in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mooresville, IN
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Jarbo Marketing is a branding company. The firm is headquartered in Mooresville, Indiana. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Taking Charge Inc is a social media marketing agency. The team is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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DIGIMarketeer360, a SEO agency, is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Content By Request is a branding firm. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Somerville, MA
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The Hired Pens is a branding agency in Somerville, Massachusetts. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Troy, MI
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Make The Turn is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Petoskey, MI
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Located in Petoskey, Michigan, Social Guru 4 You is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Byron Center, MI
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Founded in 2018, Hughes Integrated is a branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Twining, MI
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Red Leaf Maple Marketing, a branding company, is in Twining, Michigan. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Modus Persona is a branding firm. Launched in 2004, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations. The firm is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and Lafayette, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Established in 2015, Evermore Solutions, a small graphic design agency, is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their team offers Graphic Design and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Wheelhouse Collective , a branding company, focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency is in Omaha, Nebraska.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stateline, NV
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Launched in 2013, KR Squared is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Blue Feenix is a social media marketing firm. The small Las Vegas, Nevada-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The firm was founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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W&W Project Solutions, a business intelligence company, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Digital Destino, Inc., a social media marketing agency, was established in 2017. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Steve Ward Media, LLC is a small social media marketing firm and pay per click company founded in 2018. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Virtual Group, a Fractional CMO Services company, is in Austin, Texas. They provide Fractional CMO Services and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Based in Seattle, Washington, Lazar Marketing Consulting is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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Search Revolutions is a small social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canton, OH
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Henry Digital Media LLC is a web design company founded in 2020. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Social media marketing company Gazz Digital LLC was established in 2004. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reston, VA
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Broadsun Media, LLC, a small social media marketing agency, is in Reston, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Direct Booking IQ is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing firm and pay per click agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Branding agency Sisu Marketing LLC offers Branding and Marketing Strategy. They are located in Seattle, Washington and Appleton, Wisconsin.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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HC Marketing Pros is a Tucson, Arizona-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Based in McLean, Virginia, iGloo Digital Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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FreeAgents is a Business Consulting company launched in 2022. The company provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Ormi Media, a Conversion Optimization company, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Rankin PR is a PR company. The Houston, Texas-based company was launched in 2010. Their team offers Public Relations 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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$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.