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.
No Compromise
Eight Shades Media is a premium Web Design Agency in Sydney, NSW. Were your partner in driving digital success and delivering real results!...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Think Clearly. Create Boldly. Grow Confidently.
We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $395/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Drive Business Growth
TMD combines web design, SEO, Google Ads, CRM automation, and analytics to help Adelaide businesses and property developers generate more leads, improve follow-up, and grow faster...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Kensington Park, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Great Design Isnt Optional Its Your Advantage.
Design 360 Studio is build on the idea that good design should feel effortless but work hard behind the scenes. We help business shape their identity through thoughtful visuals, clean design, and a clear undestanding of what makes them different. .Every project is approached with care, creativity, and a focus...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Communications That Drive Impact
Tunheim is a strategic communications and public affairs agency helping organizations navigate complex challenges through expert messaging, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. With a results-driven approach, the agency ensures businesses effectively connect with their audiences and achieve their...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creativity that sells
Yes / No Media is a digital advertising company that specializes in social network marketing. Their team of creative professionals combine modern advertising with traditional methods to develop creative content and implement sales strategies that drive their clients’ business to success...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $39/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Specializing in Dental Marketing, Tracking and Reporting Bringing New Patients in Office Each Month!
We are located in Washington State and specialize in marketing for the dental office. Our services included PPC Campaigns, SEO, SEM, Social Media Advertising, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeted Advertising, GMB, Web Design and more! We average 75 new patient in the office per month offering a hands on, boutique...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creathink is a beacon of light in the darkness, offering companies the possibility to see clear.
From brand creation and image enhancement to digital marketing and public relations, we're here to support you across all areas. We'll leverage our expertise and creativity to elevate your business...
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- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Corunca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Top Digital Marketing Agency in Toronto, ON
BizStori offers 360° digital marketing agency solutions, providing comprehensive strategies in email marketing, social media marketing, google ads, SEO, graphic design, website design and development, app design and development, video marketing, Podcast, and CRM...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're not your average marketing agency.
Imagine a place where creativity meets strategy, and where your brand's story unfolds in the most engaging way possible. That's the journey we offer at Content Ladder, India's go-to digital marketing agency for brands ready to make their mark across various sectors...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Make A Big Noise
Were small enough to care and big enough to deliver. We strategize, co-create, design, and build your next marketing strategy with you and your team. We have acquired 120M+ high-quality users for our 600+ clients worldwide and reduced their CPI by 85%...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Your Remote Design Team
You Found UsYour Remote Design Team-Design Professionals Since 2005-Supporting Worldwide Clients-Efficient and Process Oriented-Thinking Partners for Your NeedsYour Design OptionsPrint & Digital Design Support-Digital Design for all Platforms-UI/UX for Web and Mobile Apps-Website Design and Execution-Content...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sherlock Communications is an award-winning Brazilian and Latin American PR and digital marketing agency. Headquartered in São Paulo, the company also has bureaus in Mexico City, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago, Panama City and San José.With a totally bi-lingual, multidisciplinary team, Sherlock...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Augentia is a modern marketing company that offers specialized marketing services for enterprises and emerging businesses.Practice AreasAugentia redefines end to end marketing practice cycle in a dynamic manner and maps it to agile realities. We have deep domain expertise in the marketing areas that are of...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service entertainment marketing agency providing media, creative, strategy, digital and mobile marketing services to the film and television industries. From traditional campaigns to streaming strategies, we help you navigate the fast-moving future of entertainment using the most advanced tech...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Orchestrating Audience-Focused and Data-Driven Solutions for Agencies, Startups, and Big Brands.
Symphonic Digital, founded in 2013, is a performance driven digital marketing agency headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA. The team specializes in paid search, paid social, programmatic, SEO (including AI enhanced SEO), CRO, advanced analytics, and media planning for brands and agencies alike...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Woodland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
REBORN is a Growth Focused Digital Marketing Agency.We combine creative with media and technology to find the digital sweet spots and gaps within your sales funnel and work with you to drive scalable and sustainable growth for your brand.Most importantly, with almost 20 years of award winning digital...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chippendale, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing that Moves Your Growth
Founded in 2012, PACIFIC is a global growth marketing agency headquartered in San Diego, with offices in London and Mexico City. The firm serves enterprise-minded brandssuch as Expedia, CVS, Petco, and Squaredelivering seamless SEO, content marketing, paid search, video, CRO, and automation services powered...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Grow Your Digital Presence We Only Succeed When You Do.
Aquare is a performance-focused digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow online through measurable services like web design, SEO, social media marketing, content creation, paid advertising, and analytics. Unlike traditional agencies, they align their success with yours by delivering real results...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Paid search and paid social advertising agency.
Growth Pilots is a digital marketing agency based in San Francisco that specializes in paid search and paid social advertising...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Big Rock Marketing is a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, local search, email marketing, web design web strategy, and digital advertising for small and medium local businesses. These experts drive growth and increase digital revenue...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- West Allis, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategic Communications Fueled by Innovation
Porter Novelli is one of the world’s leading public relations agencies. This title is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change-- going beyond just “solving a problem.”...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
A brand content agency.
A brand creative agency where creatives solve client briefs with smart ideas and engaging content for social and traditional advertising channels. Our work doesn't simply check the box, it finds the tension and sparks conversation...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Channel Specialist...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We amplify your business
Founded on the idea that entrepreneurs and business leaders should dream big, T3 helps companies make a difference in the world by providing world-class products and services. Through years of experience in digital marketing and strategy, T3 can help any business share their story and vision with the right...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Best SEO Services in NYC
Aidan SEO is a USA-based SEO consulting agency in NYC. Our team of SEO experts offer complete SEO service including SEO audit, competitor analysis, content marketing, link building, and more! Contact us today for a search engine optimization consultation...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What’s Up SWFL
Social Media Marketing in Fort Myers, FL...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Services Company
We Generate More Leads and Sales for Businesses with the Power of SEO...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Internet Marketing Excellence
Houston Small Business Marketing can help with reduced costs for Houston internet marketing! As a Houston internet marketing company designed to provide affordable internet marketing services, Houston Small Business Marketing focuses on small and medium sized businesses. We specialize in working intimately...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Empowering Businesses Through the Digital World.
Reach Digital is a full-service web design, development and digital marketing agency with a passion to build businesses via the internet. Our excellent team of designers and developers are always prepared to help your potential client to find your business on the web...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What Ever it Takes
Cheenti is a leading digital marketing and creative communications agency...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Data driven results
Totem is a brand and digital agency. We work with leading brands to help them grow and become future focused. Everything we do is driven by data and insights first...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elevating Your Business Upward
Official Cloud Consulting service Provider for Amazon Web Services (AWS) on a mission to develop end-to-end product engineering and digital transformation services to companies and startups across Europe and Asia...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FirstPage Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in both onsite and offsite Search Engine Optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Maverick Web Marketing is a local Albuquerque Digital Marketing company and is the only Google trusted agency in NM. We proudly help local businesses and also serve as an international marketing consulting and fulfillment company...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
An online marketing firm specializing in local, regional, and national Organic Search Optimization, Content Creation, Social Media Management, Web Development, Online Marketing, and Online Advertising. Based in Albuquerque, NM...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Be Nice. Make Better.
The Digital Marketing Agency for growing brands. Whether it’s strategy, design, development, or inbound marketing, we’re focussed on delivering results that provide real, measurable value to your business. Our award-winning agency collaborates with businesses and organizations to develop a sound marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Caring Is in Our Nature.
Newbird is a Buffalo, New York web design and digital marketing agency built for today’s modern business world...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Data-Driven Digital Marketing & Conversion Optimization.
KPI Convert is a full service digital marketing agency comprised of savvy marketers, innovative creatives and data junkies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At Jack Pine we simplified the process and built a better way to market.
We are proud to announce that Jack Pine Media is now in DesignRush’s marketplace of agencies that have a proven track record of working with top brands and delivering outstanding results...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
A leading B2B Digital Marketing & Strategy company...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strengthen your Online Game
We aren't hired by dentists to do the same old things. We feel that success in today's dental industry necessitates a new approach to marketing. It's what we call Strategy: combining best-in-class marketing methods to build a whole that's greater than the sum of its parts...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Theres a Formula for Magic
Nobox Creative is a full-service strategic marketing firm in Amarillo, Texas. We specialize in advertising, marketing, public relations, event planning, social media, branding, and brainstorming. Simply put - Nobox helps your business grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Message. Delivered.
We are a public affairs, public relations, crisis communications, and social media firm that works relentlessly in pursuit of our client’s vision of success. We provide strategic communications services for foundations, nonprofits, local government, and social enterprises...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
A Digital Marketing Agency Using AI To Fuel Your Growth
WSI Smart Marketing is an innovative digital marketing agency with offices in over 80 countries. We help entrepreneurs and business leaders cost-effectively unlock the full potential of their business by leveraging the Internet and its many unrecognized opportunities...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Rank You!
JD Marketing Design Agency is a full fledged Digital Marketing Agency that provides services to allow small businesses to maintain a profile on the internet and grow their business. We promote business with our digital marketing services. From social media to web design and SEO, we have it all...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Software Development
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
18 Years, 1 Collective, 4 Departments And Endless Possibilities for Your Brand!
It's no secret this company is ran by tech-loving millennials. We want to make the world a better place from behind our smartphones. Social media marketing is not an option, if you're not using digital marketing in your business, you are leaving money on the table. Our clients are looking for brand clarity...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We amplify your message. We creatively tell your story.
ZZeppelin is a marketing agency that specializes in social media and graphic design. Our suite of digital marketing services are designed to attract and retain customers and to look good doing it. Team up with us in one area or across all of your digital media platforms. Its your voice. Well be sure that its...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
BW Media is a full-service digital marketing agency specialising in social media management and advertising for customers worldwide...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We create content that entertains, educates and engages, and our services will help you develop cross-channel creative strategies, ideas and routes which engage your target audience...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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How to Hire a Social Media Marketing Agency
What are the benefits of working with social media marketing companies?
A social media marketing company can help you turn audience engagement into brand awareness, qualified leads, sales, and customer loyalty.
They achieve this by developing data-backed strategies, producing brand-aligned, channel-optimized content, practicing social listening, and actively managing social media communities.
Social media marketing agencies can also help you expand brand reach and establish credibility through strategic partnerships with relevant influencers and creators.
All of these can result in measurable business value.
According to the Rise at Seven study, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram collectively account for 60% of commercial intent keywords, whereas Google only captures 34.5%.
This data highlights that customers are increasingly turning to social media to search for products and brands.
SproutSocial also found that 81% of consumers are compelled to make multiple purchases a year due to social media. Additionally, 73% are more likely to buy from a competitor if a brand does not reply to their social media messages.
How much do social media marketing services cost?
Social media marketing costs start at $5,000 for small businesses implementing a single-platform social media strategy. However, prices can exceed $20,000 for a global multi-platform campaign with paid ad strategies.
The actual cost of social media services will depend on your goals, content type and volume, target platforms, and campaign complexity.
For instance, a social SEO strategy generally costs less than an influencer campaign due to talent fee considerations.
However, social media marketing companies often package their services for a more comprehensive offering. Below are approximate prices:
| Average Hourly Rates | Monthly Retainer | |
| Boutique agencies | $100-$125 | $5,000-$10,000 |
| Mid-sized agencies | $125-$175 | $10,000-$20,000 |
| Enterprise/global agencies | $175-$200+ | $20,000-$100,000+ |
How do you choose the best social media marketing agency for your business?
Follow these steps to choose a social media marketing agency that is experienced, reliable, and the right fit for your business:
- Outline project requirements: Define your goals, success metrics, target audiences, priority channels, content needs, budget, and timeline.
- Search for relevant experience: Shortlist agencies with experience in your industry, preferred social platforms, and campaign type. When reviewing case studies, look for a customized approach and measurable results.
- Evaluate service quality: Review client feedback and testimonials to assess how the agency handles communication, deadlines, revisions, reporting, and project management.
- Request a proposal: Send a request for proposal (RFP) to your shortlisted agencies and compare proposals by strategy, deliverables, expected outcomes, and pricing.
- Schedule an introductory meeting: Ask about the agency's approach to audience research, community management, campaign optimization, reporting, and intellectual property rights.
- Run a pilot project: Start with a short-term engagement to assess strategic alignment, communication, and content quality before committing to a long-term contract.
What questions should you ask before hiring a social media marketing company?
Before hiring a social media marketing agency, ask these questions to assess its experience, process, and fit for your goals, audience, and target platforms:
Relevant Background
- What social media platforms and campaigns do you specialize in?
- What is your experience in my industry and market niche?
- Can you provide social media accounts, case studies, and client references for projects similar to mine?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your process, from strategy development and platform selection to audience targeting, content creation, and optimization?
- What does your quality control and approval process look like?
- How do you use stock assets or AI-generated content, and how do you ensure brand authenticity and intellectual property compliance?
- How do you handle negative comments, reviews, or community issues?
Related to Your Project
- How do you ensure that your strategy and content align with my brand, target audiences, and existing marketing campaigns?
- How do you maintain brand consistency across platforms while still adapting content for each channel and audience?
- How will you define and measure success for my social media efforts?
- What kind of reporting should I expect, and how often will you share it
What red flags should you avoid?
Watch for these red flags when evaluating a social media marketing agency. They may signal a poor fit, weak execution, or practices that could damage your brand reputation over time.
- Cookie-cutter strategy
If all of the agency's client accounts look similar in tone, design, and copy, it may rely too heavily on templates, stock assets, or generic AI output. That can lead to weak differentiation, brand misrepresentation, and lower engagement. - Poor platform optimization
An agency should adapt content to each platform's audience behavior, content format, and policies. If it reposts the same creative everywhere without tailoring it, performance may suffer. For example, Instagram has said that Reels that are visibly recycled from other apps or contain third-party app watermarks are less likely to be recommended. - Black hat tactics
Buying followers, inflating engagement, using bots, astroturfing, or publishing spammy content are major warning signs. These tactics may create short-term vanity metrics, but they violate platform authenticity rules and can put accounts at risk. - Weak processes
Agencies that lack a discovery phase, research process, content calendar, approval workflow, or quality control system often produce generic content, miss deadlines, and make avoidable mistakes. Repeated typos and posting errors can also make a brand look careless or untrustworthy. - No connection to business goals
If the agency cannot explain why it recommends certain channels, content types, or KPIs, it may be focused on vanity metrics rather than tangible business outcomes. - Ownership and access issues
Be cautious of an agency that is vague about who owns the content, creative files, account data, ad accounts, or social profiles. If the agency controls key assets or keeps accounts under its own credentials, you may face access issues, transition problems, or disputes when the contract ends.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding social media marketing agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.
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