The wrong social media companies can leave you with off-brand content, weak engagement, and wasted ad spend. Instead, browse our directory of vetted agencies that know how to turn posts into pipeline.

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  • Marketing that always hits the mark

    Your in-house marketing team for brand, video, web, SEO and paid ads. Dart Marketing delivers in-house speed without in-house cost, working as an embedded team, not a vendor. Founded in Karachi (2023) and incorporated as Dart Marketing LLC (2024), working across US, UAE, Australia and South-Asia...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • We are a generation-driven communications group: we analyse individual generations and distil the most significant insights in order to build value omnichannel projects.Since 2004 we have modelled all our communication campaigns with a blend of creativity, touchpoints and technologies tailor-made to suit...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We Deliver Meaningful Audience & Measurable Growth.

    Brand Knew is a creative collective and strategic advisory that partners with media companies, causes and consumer brands, towards meaningful audience and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The Truth Is Your Most Powerful Asset.

    Secret Fort is a place where honesty thrives. We built it to eliminate weak ideas, endless churn, and calculated answers that survive boardrooms but never connect with people. Were not here to fake it. Were here to uncover what's real...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • 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
  • Marketing & Web Design Firm

    Here at the Raleigh SEO Company, weve been search engine optimizing websites since 1998. Over the years weve gotten over 500,000 webpages on the 1st page of Google, Yahoo and Bing. We dont just settle for getting you in the Top 10 on Google, we continue to work at it until we get you up at the top...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing. Advertising. PR.

    Full service marketing communication, public relations and events firm. Passionate about creating conversations that help brands win by engaging with cultures in a memorable, powerful way...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • An independent, award winning consumer,B2B & Content PR agency that knows howto think strategically, plan creativelyand work effectively to achieve great resultsfor your brand, business or service.We create and carry campaigns and programmes that are really effective and get your messages across with content...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Looking for a new digital marketing agency, better call Pedro.

    Hello we are Pedro Agency, a digital marketing agency based in Leeds, Yorkshire. We are specialists in SEO, Paid Search, Social Media Optimisation and conversion rate optimisation. A customer first agency, developing campaigns across the digital marketing tool set to deliver quantifiable results...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $77/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Everything You Need To Gain and Keep New Customers From the Internet

    TP Designs provides small businesses with services targeted at gaining lifelong customers. We do this by defining your brand, and engaging your audience with the marketing channels that are appropriate for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leff helps clients conceive, develop, and design content to meet the highest standards of intellectual, editorial, and visual integrity...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • JMS Group has been producing video marketing and television campaigns for UK and international advertisers for over 30 years. We're experts in marketing things in 30 seconds or less. In recent years we've been putting that talent to good use, producing content for social media as well as broadcast...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Norwich, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Great Videos do Great Things

    At Sky Jellyfish Video Productions Brisbane, we specialise in Business and Corporate Video Production, TV Commercials and video solutions that work for your business or organisation...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Product Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Strengthen Your Brand.

    Our mantra is "Choose to be Amazing!", and at Brawn Media, we strongly believe that who we are is reflected by the results we create for our clients. We are proud to be a NYS Women Business Enterprise (WBE), a Google Partner and winners of several awards for marketing excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach Your Business Goals at Every Point

    Brandvalor LLC is a 360° full service Digital marketing agency offering technical and creative expertise in Digital Creation, Consulting & Marketing strategies with a high level of experience in multiple industries for B2B and B2C business models...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $42/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow Your Business With Digital Marketing Services

    A full service advertising, marketing, and design agency, Dot The i Creative (DTi Creative) located in Dublin,OH - a suburb of Columbus, OH...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Rise Above The Noise

    We are full-funnel Growth Marketing + Sales Agency who combines the best of marketing,digital, creative and consulting to deliver strategy and execution that create growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    london, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Grow Your Business by Supporting Your Marketing

    We partner with corporate marketing departments and SME, working as an extension of their team to expand Marketing Capacity and skill set...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Publicize is a digital marketing and public relations firm for growing startups and tech companies...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Medellin, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • BUILT ON TRUST

    Weld is an independent digital agency. We use digital as a platform to create lasting connections between brands and people. Our specialty is design-led communication and digital execution but we've earned a reputation for doing great work across multiple categories...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency

    Sprout Media Lab is a full-service Web Design & Digital Marketing agency with offices in Raleigh, NC & Ormond Beach, FL...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • High-Quality, User-Friendly Websites

    Profit Gate was founded in 1999. We build high-quality websites that are user-friendly and search engine-friendly...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Clearwater, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Worlds No 1 Design Agency

    Our mission is help brands to be relevant in the ecosystem digital through creativity, media and data...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $29/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growhaus Studio is a New Orleans-based digital marketing and design company. We offer support to small businesses in need of web design, graphic design, photography, videography, marketing strategy and digital marketing management services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Marketing, That Works!

    K-Kom Marketing is a full-service integrated marketing communications company located just outside Milwaukee, WI. For over 30 years, K-Kom has partnered with diverse, local and national manufacturers, retailers and service-oriented businesses to deliver custom print, graphics, web, social and video marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Affordable and effective web design and development

    Our mission is to help every small business establish their presence on the internet. We make sure to price our services affordably and deliver a product that is both attractive and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Enterprise Technologies To Accelerate Businesses.

    Momentum3 offers experienced software development services regarding specific technologies, business verticals, and third-party software solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • TIVIUS DOOEL is a digital marketing agency specialized in video production, web design, photography, graphic design and social media marketing. Our clients are coming from USA, Europe and Middle East...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kavadarci, Macedonia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Thrive Web Designs is a professional web design firm located in Boise, Idaho...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We help local businesses achieve digital greatness.

    We are a team of digital marketers, web developers, designers, content and search engine specialists who understand how the internet "thinks" and works. We have joined forces to create a full service internet marketing agency that utilizes the massive power of the internet for the benefit of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Springfield Lakes, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • ROI-Driven Digital Marketing That Delivers.

    Mizz Marketing is a full-service Digital Marketing Agency based in St. Louis, MO. We specialize in ROI-driven lead generation, and work with local small businesses to improve their online presence. Our main service offerings include Logo & Branding, Website Design, SEO, Facebook Ads, PPC, & CRM Software...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help businesses grow by using our proven C4 formula: Captivate > Convert > Close > Charm. Our core offerings include: Web Design, Digital Marketing, Inboung Marketing, Branding and Print Media. We are based out of Toronto, Ontario however we service our clients across Canada and U.S.A...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dallas Digital Marketing Services

    Digital Media Ninja slices through the digital noise to put your business in the front-row seat. Schedule your free consultation today to start!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Simply Effective Website Design

    We want you to shine online! Whether you’re too busy for the website process, want to be 100% hands-on, or somewhere in between, we`re here to build you a website that helps you reach your business goals...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Tacoma, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Marketing for Business Growth.

    A relationship-driven design and marketing group specializing in branding, website design, social media management, marketing collateral, videography, SEO, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Lubbock, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • SEO & Internet Marketing Excellence

    Accelerated Global has been providing website design and SEO services to Florida businesses since 2001...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Gainesville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AJ Marketing is leading marketing & advertising agency. AJ Marketing's mission is to help international companies to succeed in Asia...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We build websites that move people to action and help you reach your goals.

    EvenVision crafts custom digital solutions, designs, builds & measures successes & experiences that hundreds of thousands love to use around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating results-driven destination marketing

    Pilch + Barnet: Creating results-driven destination marketing since 2001. Whether you’re looking for a made-from-scratch website, social media help, an entirely new brand—or anything in between—P+B can help. Let’s see what we can build together...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Swift Solutions for Every Business Challenge

    Every business has challenges; we solve them by developing and crafting intelligent websites with strong first impressions, fresh and relevant content, and call to actions that work to increase prospect interaction...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Helping small businesses make bold moves

    Going Bold Studio is a full service design and social media firm that specialize in branding, Squarespace website design, and social media services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Tacoma, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Celebrate Your Brand.

    KCNY Design is a full service design company offering a variety of services to meet all of your marketing, design and technical needs...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Data-Driven Marketing

    At Bright Click, we believe that data-driven decision-making is key to success in digital marketing. We use a variety of metrics to inform our strategy, including website traffic, conversion rates, leads generated, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic SEO Agency Hampshire & London. We help clients to BUILD PROMOTE CONVERT PROTECT their online brand...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Telling Your Brand's Story

    We give brands a chance to tell their stories, so our vision is to be at the forefront of helping companies understand branding services and teach them how to utilize each of our strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • At Imagine It Studios, we level the playing field. Imagine the possibilities!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    McAllen, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Smart Work That Counts

    Catalyst Marketing Company create getaway plans. Not the plans needed for a bank heist, but getaway plans for people to escape their daily routine. Catalyst Marketing Company are experts in showing your customers how to escape the ordinary - to get out and experience life...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Creating Brands That Thrive

    Thread Marketing Group is an agency comprised of strategic specialists; experts in branding, communications technology, digital advertising, public/media relations, inbound marketing, and social media...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Toledo, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing & Communications Agency

    360 Marketing & PR is a full-service agency specializing in integrated marketing communications and PR services. Visit our website for more information...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Camden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Website Design, SEO, Marketing & More.

    SWFL Media Consultants design industry leading websites, supply all the online tools you'll need to succeed, and get you found online...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Cape Coral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49

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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 

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