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Creative event production, filming and live streaming for businesses that want to engage every audience...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Audio Production
- Transcription Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
If you are looking for a perfect digital marketing partner that can help drive your marketing efforts through the roof, you’ve come to the right place. KPL Tech Solution is a leading digital marketing agency in Middletown, Delaware that is intrinsically devoted to driving real and measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Every great story ever told, from The Bible to James Bond, has the same structure. Every story has a hero. The hero has a goal and employs various means to achieve it. Standing in the way of that goal is an adversary. Always. So, have you ever dared ask yourself the question: does my brand have an...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your business is unique. You've dedicated countless hours to perfecting your craft, so why settle for marketing that doesn't represent you well? Based in Lancaster, PA, we specialize in personalized digital marketing to help you reach new customers and grow your business. Through custom web design and...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a M/WBE certified full-service web design studio, based in New York City. Motivating and partnering with driven clients to make a lasting digital impression...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DonutLabs is an AI-powered digital marketing agency helping Australian businesses grow through SEO, Google Ads, Shopify development, web design, branding, automation and conversion optimisation. We combine creative thinking with data-driven strategy to build marketing systems that generate more traffic...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cserve Technologies India is recognized as the premier provider of website design, development, software development, and digital marketing services in India and Africa. With a proven track record of success spanning several years, we lead the global market with our innovative solutions and commitment to...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We call ourselves a Creative Consultancy. Why? Because we don't come in touting ads or digital or social or whatever. In each initial meeting, we simply listen.We ask about your business objectives, buyers, budgets, and brand. In this way, our strategic and creative solutions are right for your needs, not...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Innovative Solutions Group provides website and marketing solution. ...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
StP Communications is a Brussels-based communications consultancy specialised in PR, media relations, crisis comms, branding & event planning...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Redline Minds is where innovation drives transformation. As leading eCommerce consultants in the field, we offer an extensive array of services tailored to enhance your digital presence and accelerate growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SmartProvide Digital: from sales-driven websites to boosted advertising with a guarantee of a stable flow of leads...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Jaffe PR, at the forefront since 1978, specializes in transforming narratives for law entities. We magnify media visibility, safeguard reputations during crises, manage litigative public relations, craft innovative campaigns, and refine media engagement skills, ensuring law firms and attorneys stand out and...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're a digital marketing agency that believes in strategy with soul. At Online y Offline, we connect data, creativity, and people to make brands grow with purpose. From Google Ads to web design, SEO, and social media, we transform the online world into real connections and measurable results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reaxo helps service and appointment-based businesses generate more qualified leads and convert them into booked clients. We combine AI-powered marketing, lead generation, instant lead qualification, automated follow-ups, appointment booking, CRM, reviews and analytics into one connected growth system from the...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Succession Marketing was founded with the purpose of empowering businesses to dominate their market through digital marketing strategies. Perspective is key and we provide companies with different points of view that can help reinvigorate a company to life...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Who we areUTD builds high-end digital products for ambitious businesses from premium Shopify and e-commerce experiences to complex SaaS platforms. Our team combines product thinking, exceptional design, and a modern tech stack to turn complex ideas into scalable products.www.utdweb.team...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Award winning digital marketing, creative, and public relations solutions for clients around the world. We offer full-service integrated marketing campaigns to achieve measurable ROI and grow your brand in meaningful ways. We deliver results that clients love. Call 504-233-3627 for your one-stop solution for...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TopOut Group is a full-service digital agency with a focus on performative e-commerce and revenue generating scalable advertising...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Titan Blue Australia is a Broadbeach-based Gold Coast digital agency specialising in web design, AI Search, AEO, GEO, social media and digital marketing. Founded by Richie and Angela Zengoski, the agency has supported businesses across Australia for over 25 years...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Broadbeach, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mekanism, a renowned independent creative agency, is composed of a team of visionaries. We form collaborative partnerships with world-class brands, including Ben & Jerry's, HBO, MillerCoors, Peloton, Facebook, Charles Schwab, and Alaska Airlines...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We’re a punchy PR agency with a network of top media contacts and authentic influencers. We dream up disruptive marketing campaigns, engineer your social media strategy and enhance your brand image. At JPR Media Group, we make it happen #PRThatPacksaPunch...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ESB Advertising is a versatile agency that specializes in both digital and traditional media buying. We provide brands across varying industries with innovative and effective advertising solutions...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Netspot USA is a digital marketing, communications, and a Design Thinking agency that develops insights and analyzes big data with a human-centered approach, that takes your pain-points into consideration and drives end-to-end solutions along the customer journey map...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Weston, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Results-oriented 360-marketing services designed to meet your objectives...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Product Design
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Iris PR is an award-winning Public Relations agency in Dubai and is considered one of the best PR Agencies in Dubai...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Ezer Agency is the HELP agency. We help our clients and partners to showcase their brand story to their ideal customer through strategic, powerful, storytelling. Core specializations include public relations, digital marketing, and paid social advertising...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We understand the specific marketing challenges that solicitors and law firms face and are already familiar with client purchasing behavior in the sector. As we only work with law firms, we have large amounts of data on what action delivers more clients and what is achievable within the confines of your...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Foodie Agency is a full-service marketing firm that provides restaurants with a variety of Branding, Social Media, Web, and Online Reputation solutions, among others. DM Agency's food and beverage marketing division was established in 2002. - Disartmedia...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Outreach Bee is a digital outreach and link-building agency specializing in blogger outreach, influencer marketing, and content distribution. Founded by Ana Maria De La Cruz, the agency helps businesses and SEO/PR agencies streamline link-building campaigns by leveraging a network of over 50,000 bloggers...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Saint-Eustache, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arillic is an 8(a) certified marketing, communications and digital services company...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand Sentrik is a full service internet marketing agency...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- las vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Buzzworthy Website Marketing: Integrated Marketing Solutions for Service-Centric Businesses. We offer website design, search engine optimization, Google Ads optimization, and local search engine marketing. Choose from flexible options tailored to your needs, including DIY tools, collaborative execution, or...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Are you looking to create an exceptional experience for your customers? Look no further than Flow & Grow! Our expert team is here to help take care of all your digital marketing needs, from social media management and ad campaigns right through digital strategy...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Chalandri, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Orange Carrot is a marketing and branding agency with offices in the United States and India. We try to provide sophisticated, creative marketing solutions that help brands create and keep their competitive edge. Our professional team of media buyers, strategists, analysts, and digital business consultants...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Viral Pro Global (Private) Limited is a modern business solutions company that empowers entrepreneurs and organizations through digital education, web development, and online business services. We offer end-to-end support including e-commerce training, consulting, SEO, social media services, partnerships, job...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Agalawatta, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Hey there! We are Lafayette, a Louisiana-based web design and development-focused agency with additional services across digital marketing, and branding. We focus on building exceptional websites that function flawlessly...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Youngsville, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide website development in Birmingham, SEO services to improve your online presence, and creative graphic design across the UK. Our PPC marketing and Meta Ads management will help your e-commerce business thrive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We deploy and manage AI agents that handle your sales outreach, operations, marketing, customer communication, and technical work so you can focus on closing deals and growing your business...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Hilliard, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Welcome to the wild, wacky world of iOTA - where creativity knows no bounds and boring is BANNED! We Cook Raw Campaigns Til Perfection!iOTA Infotech Private Limited is an Award Winning Creative Agency running its operations in India since 2017...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Beam Creative Brands is also named as branding agency in Melbourne. We deliver you the best quarterly marketing strategies to enhance the growth of your business. Our passionate team members covered your all marketing needs and requirements. To know more about our services, pay a visit to our website...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Kensington, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Team Solutionss offers brands a real growth opportunity. Get the opinion of our marketing audit experts...
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- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're a Tokyo-based marketing agency that provides marketing and consulting services to companies in the business of improving peoples happiness, health, and well-being. We support clients in the health and wellness space at all stages of maturity, from launch to awareness to sustained growth...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Shibuya City, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
If you are at the stage of planning a new investment, you will probably face key challenges that require thoughtful decisions. What name should you give the project so that it is memorable? What image will best reflect the nature of the investment? Who is the target group and how to communicate the most...
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- Graphic Design
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- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We build things - websites, e-commerce stores, brands, original content, marketing campaigns, apps, and anything creative. Were a team of creative web designers, developers, SEO experts and love all-things branding...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Memorable documentary-style videos crafted to promote forward-thinking businesses and nonprofits...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Spokane Valley, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Twitchtime is an agency based in India. We are creative geeks who love to design, build and deliver cutting edge websites, eCommerce stores, web app, mobile app and smart digital marketing campaigns that work. #BeSmartGoDigital...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a full-service design and marketing agency, focused on elevating brands and helping you achieve your business goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Safety Harbor, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
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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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