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United States × Higher Education × $25,000 - $50,000 ×Clear Filters
  • Startup App Experts

    SEM Nexus is based in New York, in the United States, specializing in mobile app development and social media marketing for startups. The agency handles ASO, app store and Play Store ads, social influencers, and digital advertising to acquire users...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • The Performance Marketing Agency Obsessed With Your Growth.

    Amsive is a data-driven performance marketing agency that enhances marketing ROI through innovative customer acquisition and engagement solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Direct Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • 97 Switch

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Strategy, design and marketing

    97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Made For Ambitious Brands

    Baal & Spots is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Houston, TX, that can manage everything across your marketing channels. Let us do the hard work while you focus on what matters most: running your business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Excelling in higher education marketing

    eCity Interactive is an award-winning digital and higher education marketing agency located in Philadelphia that uses proven methods to create experiences that inspire action. We believe that building strong relationships with our clients and helping them to build strong relationships with their target...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • The stories we tell change the future.

    With a unique combination of market-leading knowledge and groundbreaking storytelling, RH Strategic (Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications) is your partner for turning innovative visions into reality...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Built On Recommendation

    We are an award-winning B2B agency, working with international technology, industrial & professional services companies. We exist to change that. Velo delivers strategic counsel and end-to-end campaign execution that makes our clients value visible, compelling, and undeniably recommendable. Our work blends...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Transformative Strategy & Communications.

    C&A Digital is a strategic healthcare communications agency that propels brands forward. Our client roster includes some of the largest global pharmaceutical, biotech and hospital / medical practices. We deliver innovative marketing strategies that get results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    White Plains, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

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Social Media Marketing Agency FAQs

What services do social media marketing companies in the US provide?

They provide a wide range of services working as full-funnel partners. They plan strategies, create content, run paid ads, manage communities, work with influencers, and report on performance.

The most common services include:

  • Social media strategy includes social media audits, competitor analysis, audience research, social media calendar planning, and content strategy.  
  • Social media management encompasses content creation, copywriting, content scheduling, and community management. 
  • Paid social media advertising allows brands to pay a social media platform like Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram to display their ads or specific content to their target audience. The average conversion rate that brands can see across all objectives is 1-2%, with top-performing campaigns reaching 3% or more. 
  • Influencer marketing helps brands spread the word about their products or services by partnering with influencers who will feature the brand in their digital content. As research suggests, 69% of consumers are likely to trust an influencer's recommendation over information coming directly from a brand. 
  • Analytics and reporting where agencies track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as reach, engagement, follower growth, link clicks, leads, sales, perform A/B testing, and monitor brand mentions, hashtags, competitors, and industry keywords to stay up to date with the current trends. 

How much does social media marketing cost in the United States?

They typically charge an average of $3,000 to $50,000 per month, depending on the number of social media platforms used for the campaign, posting frequency, campaign type, and industry competition.

A breakdown of costs per social media platform is the following:

  • Facebook: $2,500-$9,000 per month
  • Instagram: $1,000-$1,600 per month
  • X: $900-$1,600 per month
  • LinkedIn: $2,000-$4,000 per month
  • TikTok: $1,000-$50,000 per month
  • Pinterest: $500-$1,500 per month
  • Snapchat: $1,000-$3,000 per month
  • B2B Influencer campaigns: $20,000 to $40,000 for a single campaign

When can clients expect to start seeing a return on their investments (ROI)?

While clients can start seeing initial engagement metrics in the first 3 months of the campaign setup, the more significant return on investment (ROI) will appear after 6 months. The timeline vastly depends on the following factors:

  • Type of marketing (organic or paid) 
  • Business type 
  • Industry 
  • Budget 
  • Content quality 
  • Sales funnel

What are the standard timelines for these types of projects?

For basic projects, timelines range from 2 to 6 weeks, while full-funnel projects can span 6 to 12 months.

Complexity level Strategy Timeline 
Basic1-2 platforms, low-volume content, no paid ads2-6 weeks 
Intermediate Multi-platform, mixed content formats, basic paid ads, community management6-12 weeks 
Advanced Full content strategy + video, influencer work, paid campaigns, detailed analytics3-6 months 
Enterprise / Full-Funnel Multi-team, multi-market, high-volume creative + ads, CRO, social commerce6-12+ months 

What industries typically use these types of services?

Numerous industries rely heavily on a social media marketing agency to reach their target audience and improve ROI. Below you can see a list of the top industries in the United States that use such services: 

  • E-commerce brands
  • DTC (direct-to-consumer)
  • Real estate marketing
  • Restaurant/local business marketing
  • Healthcare and medical practices
  • B2B SaaS and technology
  • Beauty/fashion/lifestyle brands
  • Hospitality and travel