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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Daddy Design is a Logo company. Founded in 2006, the team provides Logo and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington, NY
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Goodpep Digital Marketing is a branding agency based in Huntington, New York. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2013.
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Lewis SEO, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Blue Edge Business Solutions, a SEO agency, was established in 2016. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding and is in Savannah, Georgia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Raymond, NH
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Launched in 1993, ADEK Industrial Computers is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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SocialKNX is a Centennial, Colorado-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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LongShot AI, a social media marketing firm, is located in Dover, Delaware. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Stanton is a small New York, New York-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 22 projectsCompound Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, with a strong focus on Meta and Google ads management. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their strategic expertise, responsiveness, and ability to improve ROI. Notably, 83% highlight their adeptness in scaling ad spend and enhancing conversion rates, while maintaining high-quality, brand-aligned deliverables.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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NAFETS AI is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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See all 7 projectsInteractive ID strives to make a long-lasting, personal connection to each one of our clients. Every project a client brings to us, we take a carefully detailed approach, crafted to their specific
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manhattan Beach, CA
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See all 1 projectsJive PR + Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing and influencer outreach. They have received positive feedback for increasing media coverage, enhancing social media engagement, and fostering influencer partnerships, with 100% of clients praising their project management and responsiveness. Their deep expertise in media relations ensures strong client visibility and social media strategy execution.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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See all 3 projectsAGENCY H (Formerly BIGSHOT Inbound) is a marketing agency specializing in comprehensive marketing strategies, SEO, and inbound marketing solutions. Reviews consistently highlight their data-focused approach and project management excellence, with 100% of clients noting positive outcomes such as increased traffic and revenue. Clients emphasize their partnership-like collaboration and commitment to conversion optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Ramon, CA
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Headquartered in San Ramon, California and Reading , England, Synverse is an Accounting company. They specialize in Accounting and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Woodbridge, VA
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Eclergys is a midsize Product Marketing company. Launched in 2015, the team offers Product Marketing and Product Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Grand Haven, MI
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Steelpin PR & Marketing is a Content Marketing company founded in 2010. Their team provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAppaloosa Marketing offers a range of services including SEO, Amazon listings optimization, PPC marketing, and data analytics. The overall feedback emphasizes their ability to deliver measurable results efficiently and transparently. Clients appreciate their honest and relationship-based approach, contributing to sustained success even years after project completion.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hartford, SD
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Located in Hartford, South Dakota, Dakota Marketing Solutions is a public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mobile, AL
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Established in 2016, Craftshow Digital is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Small Advertising company Red Arrow Marketing, is in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Digital Strategy company January Spring was established in 2017. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Milpitas, CA
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Daphnis Software Services pvt.Ltd. Is an e-commerce development firm. In Noida, India and Milpitas, California, their team provides E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Knightsbridge Park, a Digital Strategy company, is based in New York, New York. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2012, acKnowledge Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. In New York, New York, the team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Citrus Advertising is a Dallas, Texas-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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RBA is a small Advertising company based in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Valpak of Metro Phoenix is a print design agency. In Scottsdale, Arizona, their team provides Print Design and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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BrandBoost is an Advertising company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Small Digital Strategy company Make Your Mark Digital LLC, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Small branding firm 1680PR, is in Nashville, Tennessee. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Buckhannon, WV
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Problem Solver's Consultants is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Based in Elgin, Illinois, Muise Innovation is a Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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AdSmart, a pay per click company, was established in 2011. The company provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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DS&P Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are in Chicago, Illinois and Fort Worth, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Small Corporate Photography company Rhythm Communications, is in Atlanta, Georgia. The team focuses on Corporate Photography and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Graphic design company Full Boost Media is in Los Angeles, California. They provide Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Pay per click agency Ceemi Agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They are based in Long Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49King, NC
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Z5 Marketing is an IT managed services company. Located in King, North Carolina, the company was established in 2017. Their team offers IT managed services and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Prymal Digital, a SEO services firm, was established in 2017. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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Mynt Agency is a St. Charles, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Syosset, NY
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New York SEO Firm is a SEO agency. They are based in Syosset, New York, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nashua, NH
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Founded in 2010, Logo Design Profs is a Logo company. The team offers Logo and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Aaban Solutions is a SEO agency founded in 2020. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Westborough, MA
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360Lawfirmmarketer is a small SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pomona, CA
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Digital Strategy company Garbage Dream is based in Pomona, California. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nicholasville, KY
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Designr is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Tavares, FL
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Writers Clique is an Advertising company launched in 2010. The small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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A Treehouse Group, a Digital Strategy company, is located in Los Angeles, California and Burbank, California. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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IExcel is an Advertising company established in 2012. The agency specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Marketing Srbija is a SEO company. They were launched in 2016 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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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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$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.