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 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to Boise Marketing Masters. We are a marketing agency based in Boise, led by Gavin Rapp, offering a range of marketing solutions. Our team is dedicated to providing effective advertising and
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsStratsMedia is a leading SEO & web design, development company in London that is committed to transforming your online presence. We specialise in developing custom solutions that not only look
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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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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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WebbROI is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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JM Internet Group is a SEO company. They are in San Jose, California, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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Haden Interactive is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas and offers Marketing Strategy and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Silver Spring, MD
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Social Light, a branding company, was established in 2009. They focuses on Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manzanita Marketing is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Malvern, PA
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SoftSages Technology is a midsize Business Consulting company launched in 2005. Their services include Business Consulting and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Church Hill, TN
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Dacuna Studio, a web design company, was established in 2016. They provides Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Urbandale, IA
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Tala Agency is a small Urbandale, Iowa-based Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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PrropaPanda Studios, a graphic design company, is in Los Angeles, California and Islamabad, Pakistan. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davie, FL
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Neocami Marketing and Design, an Advertising company, is located in Davie, Florida. Established in 2004, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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The Woodlands is a PPC agency established in 2010. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Yorba Linda, CA
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Founded in 1991, MADE, a small Advertising company, is located in Yorba Linda, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Millstone, NJ
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Direct Marketing company Mspire Group was founded in 2009. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Florence, AL
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Webmastery 101 is an e-commerce development firm founded in 2010. The firm provides E-Commerce Development and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Spark* Creative Group, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rockville, MD
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Commerce12 is an e-commerce development firm. They were launched in 2016 and specialize in E-Commerce Development and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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Calypso is a branding firm. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, their small team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing. The agency was founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Williamsburg, VA
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CX3 Digital Marketing is a SEO company. Based in Williamsburg, Virginia, their small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Skylite Web, a small PPC company, is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9East Hartford, CT
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LGR Production is a small East Hartford, Connecticut-based video production agency. The team offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington, WV
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Four V LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in Huntington, West Virginia. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, MS
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Simien Media Group, a branding firm, is based in Jackson, Mississippi. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Established in 2018, Search Lab is a SEO agency. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warren, MI
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Coates Communications is a branding agency. The Warren, Michigan-based company was established in 2015. Their team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Thoughtful Innovations is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Launched in 1986, Creative Grafix is a small Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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A fresh leaf. Is a small Delray Beach, Florida-based branding company. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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Liam Moore Associates LLc is a small software development company based in Southfield, Michigan. The team offers Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Stamm Web Creations, LLC, a print design company, was established in 2010. The agency offers Print Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring Valley, CA
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Media Traffics is an Advertising company headquartered in Spring Valley, California. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Platinum digital agency is a Digital Strategy company. The Austin, Texas-based team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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UGC Factory is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Weston, CT
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Shared Audiences is a PPC agency. The team is located in Weston, Connecticut, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Established in 2018, Austin Becker E-Commerce Marketing is an e-commerce development firm. The firm specializes in E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spartanburg, SC
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Evolve SEO Services, a small public relations company, is in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bald Knob, AR
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Blayed Media is a social media marketing agency based in Bald Knob, Arkansas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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Headquartered in Spring, Texas, Dolphin Digital is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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Branding firm Julep Publicity was founded in 2021. The small team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
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Shamrock Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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UxSquare is a branding agency. The small New Delhi, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2020.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Huntingdon Valley, PA
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Metasoft technologies US is a Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based social media marketing agency. Founded in 2015, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Pompano Beach, FL
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Recruiting company Nearshore USA was founded in 2016. The midsize team provides Recruiting and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 3 projectsAllure Digital is a digital marketing and web development company known for building user-friendly websites and enhancing SEO performance. Approximately 95% of their reviews highlight their outstanding communication and project management skills. Clients report a significant increase in web traffic and inbound inquiries, with 45% of reviewers emphasizing improved online visibility and customer engagement. Overall, Allure Digital is praised for aligning with client values and delivering timely, effective solutions.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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TAMKO X is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Translation and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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A9VA LLC is a small Sheridan, Wyoming-based Recruiting company. Their services include Recruiting and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Up And Social is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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SEO services firm MIS, Inc. Was founded in 1995. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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
65% Social Media Marketing35% Other
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U.S. Social Media Marketing FAQs
A U.S.-based social media marketing agency plans and runs your presence across social platforms. These dedicated teams essentially tailor their strategies to help their clients improve their online visibility, offering services such as:
- Social strategy
- Content creation and scheduling
- Community management
- Paid social advertising (e.g., Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others)
- Influencer partnerships
- Analytics and reporting
It’s worth noting that some agencies focus on organic content, while others focus on paid performance, and many do both. Make sure to directly ask the agency to ensure they specialize in services you need.
American social media marketing agencies understand domestic platform trends, audience behavior, and cultural context. Crucially, these teams directly work in your time zone, which matters for social's fast, reactive pace. For content and campaigns aimed at U.S. audiences, that cultural fluency is what makes posts land rather than fall flat.
Outline your project’s parameters — everything from scope and objectives to requirements and constraints. Then, match the agency to your need- organic content, paid performance, or influencer- and look for verified reviews and results on your key platforms and in your sector.
Ask how they measure success (engagement and follower growth are fine, but leads and revenue matter more) and who creates the content. Shortlist two or three firms on Clutch and compare their work to better gauge which is the right partner for your brand.
Be cautious of social media marketing agencies chasing vanity metrics over business outcomes, buying followers or fake engagement, unable to show relevant results, or being vague about who creates content and how paid budgets are managed. Real social growth comes from strategy and content, so any hint of bought metrics is a warning sign.