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 71 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Jenkintown, PA
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Goodway Group, an Advertising company, is in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. They provide Advertising and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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E-commerce development company Herff Jones was launched in 1920. The agency provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Elmhurst, IL
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Cyber Com Inc is a SEO services firm. The company is headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Code3 is a midsize Advertising company located in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Orlando, FL
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Founded in 2019, The Digital Tantra is a midsize social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Launched in 2015, PRA Public Relations is a PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Reputation Ink is a Content Marketing company. The Jacksonville, Florida-based agency was launched in 2011. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Communications Counsel is a PR company. The Columbus, Ohio-based firm was established in 1999. Their team provides Public Relations and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Nuera Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrison, TN
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Iwi Web Solutions is a web design company. Launched in 2004, their team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Bend, IN
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Content Marketing company Sharp Wilkinson was established in 2018. The team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Durham, NC
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Local Presence SEO, LLC is a PPC company. The agency is based in Durham, North Carolina. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, OR
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Conversion Optimization company Generation Web is headquartered in Medford, Oregon. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Located in Sacramento, California, Architected Relations is a small social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Small public relations company Lexington Public Relations, is based in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Kurman Communications, LLC is a PR company. The team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsPremium Book Publishers offers content and blog writing services, as well as book publishing and writing. The reviews highlight their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and budget. Suggestions for improvement include expanding their team to enhance efficiency.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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See all 10 projectsCreative Design Crew offers services in creative writing, showcasing their ability to efficiently deliver high-quality content with a creative tone. Clients appreciate their strong work ethic and effective project management skills. Though primarily focused on creative writing, their comprehensive approach suggests expertise that could extend to areas like Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Design Group is a web design company. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Sugoi is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Solkri Design is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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SyncLab Media is a video production agency located in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Digital Strategy company Space Poppy Digital is in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Video production agency Black Math is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Motion PR is a branding company. They are located in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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HexaGroup is an UX design agency. They are in Houston, Texas and Paris, France and have small team. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Fell Swoop is an UX agency. In Seattle, Washington, their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsBliss Integrated provides PR and demand generation services, with a focus on connecting businesses to B2B influencers. Overall feedback indicates some success in generating PR buzz, but client experiences were marred by ineffective workflows and concerns about their interpersonal strategies within client teams.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Centennial, CO
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Get Found Fast is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2010. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Screen Pilot is a small Digital Strategy company located in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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BOLD Worldwide is a small Advertising company headquartered in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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CCF is an Advertising company. Launched in 1979, the company is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Founded in 1997, Trumpet is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Tribu, a branding agency, is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Brainchild Studios is a website development firm. Their small team of employees is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Media Venue is a Direct Marketing company. Founded in 1994, the firm focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Advertising company WAX | Healthcare Marketing is based in Miami, Florida. Established in 1987, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Rosemont Media is an Advertising company. They are located in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Columbia, MD
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Maroon PR is a graphic design company. Their small team is based in Columbia, Maryland. Their services include Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Yeager Marketing is a small Phoenix, Arizona-based Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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The Rosen Group is a public relations agency. The New York, New York-based company was established in 1984. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Uptick Marketing is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2014. Their team provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Darien, CT
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Noble House Media is a Digital Strategy company established in 2010. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Now Media Group is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009. The agency is in San Diego, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Cutline Communications is an Advertising company. They are located in San Francisco, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Haven, CT
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Headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, GEM Advertising is a small branding agency. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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Black Tie Digital Marketing, a graphic design agency, is based in Melbourne, Florida and Lake Mary, Florida. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Abilene, TX
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Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Jemully Media is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2011, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Tower Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1997, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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W2 Communications, a small Email Marketing company, is in McLean, Virginia. Their services include Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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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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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+$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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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$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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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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$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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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.