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 372 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.
$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.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 73 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.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerJenks, OK
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WebbDesignz is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma. Their team specializes in Web Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerNew York, NY
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Seopreme is a SEO company. They are headquartered in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$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.
$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.
$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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$5,000+UndisclosedFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Avidli LLC is a branding agency. They were established in 2019, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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SagaReach Marketing is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2021 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFranklin, NC
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Digital Strategy company Pro Sense Seo is in Franklin, North Carolina. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGlendale, AZ
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Hendrickson Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Based in Glendale, Arizona, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Usabal Solutions is a web design agency launched in 2011. The team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing and is located in Columbia, Maryland.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerFolsom, CA
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DBanerjee is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Folsom, California. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCanton, OH
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330 Creative is a branding firm. Located in Canton, Ohio, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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OurGig.com is a small PR agency in Miami Beach, Florida. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerOcean City, MD
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Founded in 2006, Wolff Creative is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHudson, FL
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Nearnet Digital Solutions LLC, a small social media marketing firm, is located in Hudson, Florida. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerProspect, CT
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Express Media Solutions LLC, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2023. Headquartered in Prospect, Connecticut, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPuxico, MO
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Split Screen Media is a Content Marketing company founded in 2022. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Niagara Falls, NY
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Based in Markham, Canada and Niagara Falls, New York, Triple Agent Digital Media Inc. Is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Deerfield Beach, FL
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The Skipped Ad is a small custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Conversion Optimization and were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerPhoenix, MD
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Established in 2009, AfterClicks Interactive is a small Phoenix, Maryland-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonita Springs, FL
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Atilus is a SEO services firm launched in 2005. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDowners Grove, IL
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Physicians Digital Services is a small branding firm headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerPhoenix, AZ
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Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Local SEO Today is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerClermont, FL
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Orlando Web Solutions is a web design company. Headquartered in Clermont, Florida, the firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brick Township, NJ
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See all 1 projectsRewokers Advertising is a healthcare marketing agency based in Brick, New Jersey, exclusively serving therapists, psychologists, counselors, and mental health practices across New Jersey and New
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wyckoff, NJ
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Performance Marketing company Umbrella Digital provides Performance Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are based in Wyckoff, New Jersey.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mamaroneck, NY
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Based in Mamaroneck, New York, MedClicx is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2023, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerClinton Township, MI
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In Clinton Township, Michigan, Brian’s Web Designs is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Advertise Robot is a social media marketing agency established in 2007. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Iowa City, IA
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RZ Web Services & Repair LLC is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is in Iowa City, Iowa. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Results Advertising, an Advertising company, is located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey and Canada. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Small Digital Strategy company Authority Networks, is in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairview Park, OH
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Headquartered in Fairview Park, Ohio, 216 Marketing is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBellport, NY
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The Foxsy Designs is a Bellport, New York-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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The Right Path Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Augusta, GA
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SEO agency Searchooli was launched in 2020. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Located in Bradenton, Florida, Noble Webworks is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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Planted Marketing is a small San Clemente, California-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Based in Denver, Colorado, Creatiq is an AI Consulting company. The team focuses on AI Consulting and AI Agents.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Simsbury, CT
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Blecher Digital Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2015. Located in Simsbury, Connecticut, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hyattsville, MD
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Crewits LLC is a website development firm launched in 2010. The team provides Web Development and Branding and is based in Hyattsville, Maryland.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerSummerville, SC
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Pi Pie Studios: Premier Local Web Design and SEO is a web design company. They are headquartered in Summerville, South Carolina, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPortland, OR
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Digital Marketing 4FP, LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerClarksburg, MD
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Derek Rebuck Digital Services is a small Clarksburg, Maryland-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Woodstock, NY
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12th Member, a SEO company, is located in New Woodstock, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHendersonville, NC
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Video production agency Street Studios is headquartered in Hendersonville, North Carolina. They offer Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMedford, NJ
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SEO services firm Esquire Digital provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were established in 2024.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLafayette, LA
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Premier Laser Engraving is an Accounting company. Launched in 2021, the team provides Accounting and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Skokie, IL
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Al Badsha is a small web design agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Hyderabad, India. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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ROI DESIGN GROUP is a branding agency. They are in Nashville, Tennessee and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFredericksburg, VA
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Skybase Media is a PPC agency founded in 2019. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAsheville, NC
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Asheville Web Design & Asheville SEO | Owl Wise Marketing is a SEO agency. They are located in Asheville, North Carolina. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerPolk City, IA
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Violet Clover Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is in Polk City, Iowa.
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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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$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+$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 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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$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$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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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 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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31.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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 - 49Towson, MD
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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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31.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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30.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Social Media Marketing50% 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.