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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerProvo, UT
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Soto Professional Services is a Content Marketing company. Their team is in Provo, Utah. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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Message Theory is a small New York, New York-based UX design agency. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Advertising.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
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Toquade Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2012 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerIrvine, CA
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Social media marketing company Outsourced Strategy was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOklahoma City, OK
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Komalty Content Strategies, a small social media marketing agency, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWauwatosa, WI
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WHV Empire Management Consulting Firm is a small social media marketing firm in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCollierville, TN
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Drop The Strap Marketing is a SEO company. They were founded in 2017 and focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 9 projectsinBeat Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in influencer marketing and user-generated content creation. Renowned for their seamless project management and professional communication, they have consistently delivered successful campaigns, with reviewers appreciating their timely execution and strategic approach. Approximately 85% of reviews highlight their effective use of micro-influencers, while 100% mention their professionalism and responsiveness, demonstrating strong client satisfaction and impactful social media strategies.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAnchorage, AK
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A Mano Copywriting is a social media marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSouth Windsor, CT
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Small social media marketing company Carnelli Writing & Marketing Services, is located in South Windsor, Connecticut. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerReno, NV
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Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, LocalDiGi is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLivingston, MT
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Founded in 2017, Strategies North LLC is a public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFort Myers, FL
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The Savvy Socialite is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Fort Myers, Florida. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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Online Media is a pay per click company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Ternopil, Ukraine and Hoboken, New Jersey. Their team provides Pay Per Click and E-Commerce Development.
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3 Deep, a branding firm, is headquartered in Footscray, Australia and New York, New York. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stillwater, MN
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Webaloo is a social media marketing company launched in 2011. Located in Stillwater, Minnesota, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9De Pere, WI
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Rooted Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing and are in De Pere, Wisconsin.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Nice Digitals is a SEO agency founded in 2009. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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IdeonovoIT is a SEO services firm. They are based in Satkhira, Bangladesh and Ashburn, Virginia and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Mateo, CA
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Social media marketing agency Rakuten Advertising was launched in 1996. Based in San Mateo, California and City of London, England, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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Located in St. Petersburg, Florida and Islamabad, Pakistan, Avorcms Services is a small social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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TheeHouston.Agency, an application development company, offers Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development. The firm is in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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BoomClient is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Green Bay, WI
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Fox Valley Web Design LLC is an e-commerce development company. Their team is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The firm specializes in E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fond du Lac, WI
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The BBS Agency, a small SEO services firm, is based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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REXTENT LLC is a SEO agency. They were established in 2017, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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Jazan Technologies is a social media marketing agency. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Lewisville, Texas, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Shataki is an Advertising company established in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Milpitas, CA
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Adcore is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 2006, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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UkrInSofT is an UX company. Their small team is headquartered in Stebnyk, Ukraine and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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Brainbean is a branding agency. The Sun City Center, Florida-based company was launched in 2015. Their services include Branding and Product Marketing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Arabinfotec is a custom software development firm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and New York, New York. They specialize in Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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FLY Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The firm is in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Yerevan, Armenia. Their team provides Branding and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newburyport, MA
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Founded in 1994, Strand Marketing, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ConnectedMarkets is a SEO company. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, SPR Atlanta is a PR company. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Public Relations and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pikesville, MD
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In Pikesville, Maryland, Gaga Marketing is an Advertising company. Founded in 2007, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Hucksters, a small Advertising company, is in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Sound Strategy is a PR firm. The Seattle, Washington-based agency focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gaithersburg, MD
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Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Slice Works is a small graphic design company. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Torchlight PR, a public relations agency, is in San Diego, California. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Web design agency SEO-Exchange was launched in 2008. The small team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2004, WHOISCARRUS is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Circle Marketing and Advertising is an Advertising company founded in 2010. The small team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hialeah, FL
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By Afro is a SEO agency launched in 2015. Located in Hialeah, Florida, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Small SEO agency The Payne Company, is located in El Paso, Texas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, TX
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VTG Business Group, a web design agency, was launched in 2013. The agency offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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ClientBridge is a SEO services firm in Houston, Texas. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Strategy company Dot Xero was founded in 2000. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2010, ClickIt Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Kuleana Design is a branding company. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the agency was established in 2005. Their services include Branding 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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$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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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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34.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$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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$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+$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
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spokane, WA
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34.4/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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34.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 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.