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  • Find clarity in chaos

    Major Tom integrates paid social, organic content, and community management into a single program, tying measurement to pipeline and revenue. With 24+ years of paid media experience, it has helped clients like WestBank and TSN optimize funnel growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Digital marketing around the world.

    Giant Marketers, with a legacy spanning over 14 years in the dynamic online marketing industry, proudly serves clients in over 55 countries. Our team of over 50 dedicated local and international SEO specialists has garnered a remarkable 98% client satisfaction rate, particularly among small and medium-sized...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Cumilla, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Building World-Class Social Media Communities That Drives Business Growth.

    FCS is an award winning organic social media marketing agency. Our team of on-house experts become part of your in-house team to deliver social media strategy, social media content creation, community management, influencer management, paid media management and reporting...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Outsmart Labs

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Much More Than Just Pixels & Tweets.

    At Outsmart Labs, we’re a full service Miami boutique digital agency made of creative professionals, leaders and strategists with a proven track record in creating powerful and profitable campaigns within multi-regional digital marketing ecosystems. Our team specializes in helping enterprise level...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Transform your brand. Reimagine your customer experience. Expand your digital footprint.

    Customer-centric, design-led solutions built to be implemented. Tallwave will provide everything you need to deliver great experiences to your customers through friendly partnership...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Sampling. Social. Attribution.

    Gen Z Brand Ambassador agency for CPG food, beverage and beauty brands: on-campus product sampling, pre-approved TikTok and Instagram content, and one dashboard to track it...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Pflugerville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative that scales growth

    inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Digital Marketing Excellence

    Our founders come from leadership positions at Havas, Interpublic, Omnicom, and WPP. Partnering with Glue gives clients access to this wealth of experience and insight, delivered through a refreshingly hands-on, streamlined business model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Marketing Built to Move Faster & Make an Impact.

    Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Performance Creative with Brand Appeal

    TVGla IS A DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE CREATIVE AGENCYWe work with leading brands who need a partner capable of producing and managing high-touch, high-volume performance creative in rapidly moving environments...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Purpose. Inspiration. Impact.

    EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Love Growth. Hate Waste.

    Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Built To Flow

    Hot Lava* melts the friction between ideas, people, AI, and execution so the best ideas actually get made...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Affiliate Digital Marketing Excellence: Boost Traffic, Maximize Conversions

    Discover eAccountable, the full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in Affiliate Digital Marketing. Based in Denver, CO, we assist ecommerce brands of all sizes in boosting traffic and maximizing conversions. Our comprehensive services cover paid search management, affiliate program management...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your brand, globally alive.

    Your brand goes beyond local alive on the global stage...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    Seoul, South Korea
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Ruckus

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Expertly Crafted Disruption

    Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Create Kick-Ass Brands & Websites

    Groundwrk is a team of ex-agency folks coming together to work on projects that make us happy. “Happiness” to us means creating iconic brands and kick-ass websites for companies of all sizes looking to upgrade their image online...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • The Social Media Agency Behind the Best Brand Social Shannels

    Founded in 2008, Movement Strategy is an independent, full-service, social-led creative agency, dedicated to helping brands build the best social media channels. Our growing team of social media experts and content creators span across LA, NY, and Denver, identifying leading trends and leveraging the power of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Redefining Corporate Branding Through Innovation

    Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Behavioural Communications Agency

    HeyHuman is the behavioural communications agency, focused on brand, content, social and experiential. We help clients grow Human Brands. Many brands are locked into relationships that stifle growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Doing Great Work With Exceptional Brands

    BooneOakley has a simple mission: to do great work with people we like. We are a full-service, award-winning advertising agency dedicated to meeting and exceeding our client partners' business needs through effective strategy, intentional brand development and meaningful creative work...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • On the Right Side of Change

    Gray Area is a premier full-service marketing & branding agency specializing in emerging industries...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Building Tomorrow's Products With AI Today

    Day One Technologies is an AI Development specialist, creating intelligent products that are futuristic and user-centric. In three years, we've successfully served industries from FinTech to TravelTech across various markets, offering innovative solutions backed by AI, machine learning, and more. Our services...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Our Creative Portfolio Smarter Results Across the Web.

    Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Modesto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Fully Scalable Digital Growth Agency.

    Pactx is dedicated to partnering with you on your digital transformation journey and we pride ourselves in being the anti-agency. Your success is our success! Change is hard but your competitors are not sitting idly by waiting for you. To evolve we must continually improve, learn, and grow and PactX will help...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Clemente, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Seek and You Will Shine.

    Marcus Thomas is a leading independent, full-service advertising agency with offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buenos Aires, and Santiago. The agency focuses on creating meaningful experiences that build long-term relationships between brands and their audiences. By understanding the human journey, Marcus...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Were An Experiential Agency

    Were Cogs & Marvel, an agency that blends meticulous planning (Cogs) and creativity (Marvel) to create powerful experiences on behalf of our clients. Were specialists in experiential, which means we create in-person experiences for brands and their audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Behind the curtains, ahead of the curve.

    Lightdrop is a Los Angeles growth partner, founded in 2011, that builds the marketing infrastructure ambitious brands run on and then operates it. Behind the curtains, ahead of the curve. We work embedded in owner-operated businesses across strategy, creative, technology, operations, and business development...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Alchemizing Storytelling To Impact Culture

    Adolescent Content is a Gen Z-led marketing agency, powered by Gen Z, founded in 2013 before youth marketing was even a category. We are the original Gen Z agency, and we have the brand roster to prove it...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Web Design, Development and Marketing Agency

    This Los Angeles based company is not your average web design and marketing company, LiveWebMedia is an avant-garde web and interactive media agency founded in 1998 in Southern California...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • DFX is a digital marketing agency. At DFX, we dont define ourselves by a single specialty or style. We work across categories, platforms, and approaches, bringing together the tools and talent needed to move ideas forward.What sets us apart isnt just what we make. Its how we make it, together with our...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Seoul, South Korea
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Launching: Its Not Just for Start-Ups.

    Launching: it’s a mindset. And it’s what the most successful companies do every day to innovate their way to the top. As a full-service ad agency, we partner with these companies using consumer insight to guide the flight path and creativity as fuel to help them get there and stay there...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.

    At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Solve Your Growth Problems Permanently.

    Adfix Agency Ltd. is a comprehensive digital marketing company specializing in SEO, SMM, and PPC Ads. Their website serves as a one-stop destination for all your online marketing requirements. From optimizing marketing plans to pay-per-click advertising, they offer a range of services to enhance your online...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Cumilla, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Integrated Marketing Agency

    A full integrated marketing agency. Since 1982 we've been building brands and winning awards. We are the North of Englands leading full service agency offering marketing strategy, branding, advertising planning, social media marketing, SEO PPC PR, e-marketing events etc...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • AI Visibility Consultancy | SEO, AI Search, Social & Paid Media, CRM | Global Brands, B2B & Premium

    Leaders in Digital is a female founded, AI First visibility consultancy helping global brands transform how they are discovered chosen, and scaled. Headquartered in Dubai with a presencce in London as well...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Delivering Social Transformation

    Viral Nation delivers Social Transformation to achieve unparalleled commerce. Our commitment to innovation is unyielding, continuously shaping the landscape of the creator economy. The opportunities we uncover and the success we achieve for our brand partners are a testament to our forward-thinking approach...

    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • You Dream We Prove

    Admardi is a full-service digital marketing and influencer marketing agency that helps brands grow through SEO, performance marketing, social media management, content creation, branding, website development, and data-driven advertising strategies designed to increase visibility, engagement, and business...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Marketing Companies

What services do social media marketing companies provide?

Social media marketing companies provide a comprehensive range of services that span strategy development, content creation, and optimization. Here are some of their core services: 

  • Social media strategy 
  • Content creation 
  • Paid social 
  • Community management 
  • Influencer marketing 
  • Analytics and reporting 

Some companies also offer broader digital marketing services, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, email marketing, video marketing, public relations (PR), and landing page optimization. 

What social media channels should your business prioritize?

For business-to-business (B2B) organizations, LinkedIn is often a top priority, while X may also be useful, depending on your industry and whether real-time conversations matter to your brand. 

For business-to-consumer (B2C) brands targeting younger consumers, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are often stronger options. 

According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of 18-29-year-olds use YouTube, followed by Instagram at 80% and TikTok at 63%. 

A reputable social media marketing company should recommend a channel mix based on your goals, target audience behavior, and the type of content you can produce consistently. 

When should you partner with a content creator vs. an influencer?

Partner with a content creator for asset creation. Conversely, choose an influencer for the audience. Here are more details about the differences between each to help you with your decision: 

 Content CreatorInfluencer
Who are they?Experts in their specific field who create engaging and educational content for a specific topic, niche, or format Individuals with an established audience who can shape opinions and promote brands, products, or ideas
Content examples
  • Explanatory videos 
  • Blogs and articles 
  • Tutorials 
  • Branded visuals 
  • Product reviews 
  • Unboxing videos 
  • Sponsored posts 
  • Social media giveaways 
Best for
  • Building brand credibility in a niche 
  • Filling content gaps through reusable assets (video, blogs, and graphics) 
  • Quickly expanding brand reach  
  • Developing trust with a target audience 
  • Producing promotional organic content 

How to measure the ROI of your social media efforts?

To measure the return on investment of your social media efforts, first clarify the business outcome you want to achieve with your social media campaign. For example, generating leads, sales, or demo requests.  

Next, track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to that goal, such as engagement rate, click-through rate, conversion rate, cost per lead, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Use attribution models, analytics tools, and UTM parameters to connect social activities to business results.   

Industry benchmarks can provide helpful context, but they vary by platform, industry, and methodology. Here are benchmarks from an Emplifi research report to help you gauge campaign performance: 

  • Instagram 
    • Median engagement rate: 16.9% 
    • Cost per mille (CPM): ~$2.50, with ad spend per account reaching $5,100 
  • Facebook 
    • Median engagement rate: 1.4%-2.5% 
    • CPM: ~$1.40-$1.70, with ad spend per account reaching $8,500-$11,200 
  • TikTok 
    • Median engagement rate: 27.6% 
    • CPM: ~$1.00-$1.30, with ad spend per account reaching $14,900 

How long until you see the results of your social media marketing campaigns?

Paid social campaigns generate results within a few days or weeks, but organic social media may take at least 3 months.  

For organic social media, you might see initial follower growth and engagement within the first few weeks of regular posting. After 1-3 months, your account may gain traction as content performance improves, and audience engagement becomes more consistent.  

By months 3-6, you may start producing qualified leads, stronger brand recall, and sales impact, especially for newer brands that are still building and refining their strategies.  

Paid media campaigns, by contrast, can generate visibility, traffic, and conversions within days or weeks, but long-term performance will depend on creative quality, targeting, budget, and optimization efforts.  

Ultimately, the time required to see meaningful results depends on your brand awareness, content quality, posting consistency, audience targeting, offer strength, and your broader marketing strategy. 

What are the top social media marketing companies?

We have curated a list of top social media companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor within your budget. 

High budget: $50,000+
  • Major Tom 
  • Giant Marketers 
  • 3Q/DEPT 
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000
  • Bop Design 
  • WebFX 
  • Idea Marketing Group 

Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.