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- Teaneck, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Calgary, Canada
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- $149/hr
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- Montreal, Canada
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- $149/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Reform Digital is a leading digital marketing agency that stands out from the crowd. Our team of expert strategists promise to drive ROI and optimise your business's online performance, no matter what industry you're in! With tools such as SEO, Google Ads and Social Media Marketing at our disposal - plus...
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- Chadstone, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $149/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Under 49
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- $49/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
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- $199/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Yerevan, Armenia
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- $49/hr
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- Kansas City, Missouri
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- Number of Employees
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- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
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- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
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- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growthpad is Africa's go-to digital marketing agency for growth-oriented businesses. We are renowned among our clients and in the industry, with a team of handpicked award winners - creative minds, developers, engineers and more! With expertise ranging from social media to PPC campaigns to mobile development...
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- Nairobi, Kenya
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- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Richmond, Virginia
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
DSM is a highly-regarded full-service marketing firm based in Bergen County, NJ. Our results-driven marketing strategies help boost your brand's competitiveness in the intense local market. Our innovative and effective marketing approach gives our clients a distinct advantage over competitors...
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- Mahwah, New Jersey
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- $300/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
At Bigg, our focus is to provide top-notch digital marketing services to businesses in Bristol and beyond. As a specialized agency, we offer a wide range of services including SEO, social media and Google advertising, content writing and white-label solutions...
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- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
As specialists in the field, Sillyfish understands that every business has its own unique story to tell. That’s why our team of experienced experts takes pride in providing tailored solutions based on your individual journey and brand – no cookie-cutters here! Drawing upon years spent at some of the...
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- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $300/hr
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Passion Communications' approach to marketing places your brand at the center of everything we do. We draw on passion as a source of creativity, fuel for staying power and an edge that takes talent beyond greatness. Our commitment lies in delivering each project with fervor - inspired by unconquerable...
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- Prague, Czech Republic
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- $99/hr
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- Vancouver, Canada
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- $199/hr
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Brandography is a Minnesota-based company that works with clients across the nation and focuses on developing websites and digital marketing strategies that are efficient and measurable...
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- St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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- $149/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Maidstone, United Kingdom
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- Teaneck, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
KW Graphics and Web serves as a comprehensive design hub, offering a wide range of services, including logo design, invitations, web ads, and marketing campaigns. The agency's expert consulting enhances project outcomes, promising increased brand visibility and engagement...
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- Staunton, Virginia
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- $99/hr
Archive Digital is a dynamic and agile team of digital strategists, developers, and creatives who work tirelessly to help their clients achieve their goals. They take a holistic approach, considering all elements that contribute to success, and are always on the lookout for new ways to drive growth...
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- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
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- $199/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
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- $49/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digital marketing agency dedicated to empowering local businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital world. Our team blends talent, intuition, and business acumen with cutting-edge media solutions and performance metrics to deliver results-driven marketing and advertising services. Whether...
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- Mobile, Alabama
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- $120/hr
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Flake Agency is an influencer marketing agency specialized in the financial sector. We work with finfluencers from all Europe and LATAM. Since 2023 we also offer UGC content services as well as content management services. If you want to improve your ongoing campaigns or if you want to launch a new one, don't...
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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:
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| 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 |
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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+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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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.
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