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.
Showcasing Australia’s Brands on the Global Stage
PMGS Digital is a Melbourne, Australia-based digital marketing firm that brings together technology and design. Our youthful, energetic and imaginative team consists of designers, digital marketing specialists and technical experts who oversee all of our projects. We are committed to our core values of...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Somerton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Result-Oriented Full-Service Marketing Firm
We are a full-service marketing firm with a focus on branding & SEO. We have created brands, websites, and local businesses to rank in local search results thanks to our years of experience in the area market...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Propel Your Business to New Heights.
BMP Digital Agency is a digital marketing company that offers a wide variety of services, including digital strategies, developments (Websites, Ecommerce's, Landing Pages, Mobile Apps), Digital Campaigns (Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and others), Social Media, Blogs, Email marketing, Design (Online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One Part Influencer Agency, One Part Creative Agency
Foodie Tribe is one part influencer agency and one party creative agency, and 100% focused on the food + beverage industry. We not only have over 3,000 approved and vetted influencers, but we also create unique organic social media content, as well as manage social platforms for brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Build a future-proof website with Periscope Management Group.
Periscope Management Group is a turnkey, agile, digital marketing agency that prides itself on its creativity and work ethic. They offer a range of services to help clients achieve their goals...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Midrand, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Services for Holistic Therapists and Healers
Digital marketing for holistic therapists and alternative healers is a specialty of People First Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY THAT REFRESHES BUSINESSES
We assist companies of all sizes in revealing their potential, getting the traction they deserve, and developing their brand. You'll work with not just another “digital marketing agency." Why? Rather than providing pre-packaged solutions, we listen to your needs and choose tactics and tools to help you...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Seattle's finest internet marketing agency!
Established in 1999, VisionSnap, Inc. is a web design company that specializes in creating custom and creative websites for individuals and corporations. Their mission is to design exceptional websites that help their clients stand out from their competitors by delivering successful marketing messages to...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Shoreline, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Next Creative Marketing Designer
Freelance design studio that specializes in marketing creativity for cosmetics, hair, and fashion brands. Creative Services include Brand Identity Design, Package Design, Web Design, Email Campaign Design, Social Media Graphics & Template Design, Digital Ad Design, Editorial Design, Product Photography, and...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Identify. Ideate. Execute.
Mercenary Creative Group serves as a full-service marketing agency for our own customers as well as a white label solution for other businesses. Our goal is to support you in every day's branding, graphic design and messaging conflicts. We offer a wide range of services, so you can decide whether you want a...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Handcrafted Marketing Your Way
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, there is a full-service marketing and advertising company called The Reuben Rink Company. Our skilled staff has produced a tonne of accolade-winning marketing, advertising, and PR work since 2000 (when we were once known as The Bloom Agency)...
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- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Boutique Lifestyle, Influencer Marketing and Consumer PR agency dedicated to your brands success
DPR-MGMT was founded as a result of the founder's recognition of a market need in providing new and developing brands, as well as influential spokespeople, with PR and influencer marketing services with the aim to boost their brand visibility and general brand awareness in an overly saturated industry. Our...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SMART BRANDING. IMPACTFUL RESULTS.
At Impact Brands, they use data and insights to understand the branding market and position your brand to win. With decades of experience, their team possesses the capabilities and expertise to evaluate your current brand position and strategy and elevate your approach to deliver results...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Taking Brands To Great Heights
Tailored Marketing, Inc. is not your typical agency. Established in 2000, our foundation is based on the belief that each client deserves customized marketing solutions that precisely address their unique needs...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Go-to Business Consultant
THIS IS RED is an agency with global headquarters in Pittsburgh. We pride ourselves on being an independently-owned powerhouse ready to make waves...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Munhall, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cultural Innovation
Vaquero Advertising is your go-to Hispanic/Multicultural Marketing Agency in Dallas, Texas. From specialized campaigns to measurable results, we connect you with the Hispanic market and deliver impactful solutions for your brand...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Roanoke, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We captures the aspirations, motivations, and desires of the public
At our design studio, we specialize in crafting bespoke brand and digital designs that capture the essence of your products and services, that create meaningful connections with your target audience...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elevate Your Digital Reach
Duran Kinst Strategies is a trusted partner in the digital world, offering personalized communication strategies to help clients achieve new heights. With a relational approach, we work closely with our clients, understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions that drive results...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Opt For OptZoom | We Drive Results
From SEO and PPC to Content and Social Media, OptZoom Digital Agency will help you create an effective online marketing strategy that drives results. Get started today and grow your business!...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vertically Focused. Horizontally Integrated.
A team-propelled digital marketing agency with a tight-knit group of talented individuals who share a deep love for this field and a commitment to providing outstanding results for our partners...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bold Ideas. Brilliant Design.
Hi my name is Joe Ogden. Working remotely and I'm based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia but most of my currents clients are from Southeast Asia and beyond...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Delivering marketing technology with genuine human authenticity
Unlock the full potential of your marketing efforts with Island Pond Marketing Group. As your trusted digital marketing partner, we offer online and traditional marketing strategies to make your business stand out...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Parker, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Systems for Automated, Holistic Business Growth.
At Flow Systems we craft state-of-the-art web designs, automations and digital marketing strategies that are tailored just for you. Whether you're a one-person show or a big Fortune 500 company, we've got the flexibility and skills to serve all kinds of businesses. Our passionate team is here to help you...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Visalia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Flood Your Market.
Saturate Marketing are specialists in a wide range of essential digital services including web design, SEO, PPC, lead generation, and content creation...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hertford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Pushing Excellence Further
Whether you are an enterprise or a small business, our +23 years of experience will translate to effective solutions such as full marketing outsourcing, marketing automation campaigns, web support, SEO, social media, email marketing, and consulting projects...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
VFX & Post-production studio based in Vilnius.
Established in 2008, Tape has built a solid reputation as a trusted provider of top-quality VFX and post-production services to a wide array of esteemed video and film production companies. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we continuously strive to exceed industry standards and elevate the...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Win More Market Share
GrowME Marketing is a highly rated, award-winning full-service agency based in Calgary, Alberta, supporting clients across Canada. The team is focused on delivering strong, measurable results while providing a cost-effective alternative to building an in-house marketing team...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branding and advertising as crafted as your cuisine, expertly driven with profound knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industries...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brave design for the small church budget.
Welcome to The Bravery Works! We are to team of graphic designers with a focus on church branding and helping them to get the perfect design for less money...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are your strategy and digital content team.
Aline Alcântara RP specializes in digitally empowering individuals to realize their dreams through strategic personal development positioning. With 16 years of expertise, we offer tailored solutions to help you become the person you aspire to be, unlocking your full potential for success...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Uberlândia, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Social Media Marketing & Content Creation for Hospitality, F&B Ecom, Retail & More
Combining social strategy & content creation for F&B, FMCG and Hospitality brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Are Your Go-to Dental Marketing Insiders
The Smile Insider helps dentists elevate their online presence through impactful marketing strategies. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO), web design and development, social media marketing (SMM), dental PPC including dental directory listing, guestpost opportunities and more. We take care...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unleash Your Marketing and Set Sail for New Horizons
Halyard isn't your average marketing agency. We're architects, building brands that soar. Our strategies redefine your industry, taking you to new heights...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Build Your Brand.
GOAT 31 is a full-service marketing and advertising agency with over 5 years of experience, specializing in marketing strategy, advertising, web development, graphic design, and video production. We help brands grow with bold creative and data-driven solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your reliable partner for digital advertising!
At Adssential, we specialize in helping businesses achieve better results through effective digital marketing strategies. With expertise in Google Ads (PPC), Google Analytics, Social Media Management, and Web Development, we provide comprehensive solutions to enhance our clients' online presence. We are...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Varaždin, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
Services That Lead The Way To Better Business.
Kraussel Applications is a business solutions agency for small and medium sized businesses. We offer marketing and human resources services to help clients enhance their online presence and enhance their company culture. Two services that are the life blood to a strong operating business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- New Berlin, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Evolve & Expand.
Internet marketing services for local, brick-and-mortar businesses. We focus on organic search and social media strategies that drive sustainable growth over the long term...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unlock Brazilian influencers for your campaigns with this free tool!
INFLUJOBS is a tool for discovering Brazilian digital creators and an influencer marketing agency. Our mission is to contribute to the market by providing visibility and making it easier to discover small and medium-sized content creators and their agents, enabling them to generate business and boost the...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Integrated Marketing and Agency Solutions.
We specialize in growth, branding, e-commerce, and demand generation...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Fitness Marketing Agency
MAGNA APEX was founded by Reneir Cruise in June 2012 and identifies itself as The FITNESS Marketing Agency, working with Clients that own small to medium business that specialize in Physical Fitness, Mental Wellness, and Financial Advisement...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creating Beautiful Designs & Wesbites
So-Creative is an award-winning web design and software agency in London, specializing in creating stunning websites and innovative digital solutions. By blending creativity, technology, and strategic thinking, they help businesses boost their online presence, attract customers, and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Shaping the Future with Digital Marketing Solutions.
ThePulse Creative Solutions is a full-service creative marketing agency that empowers businesses with cutting-edge design, digital marketing, and branding solutions. Based in the Inland Empire, California, we specialize in custom web design, branding, SEO, social media marketing, and paid advertising. Our...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Riverside, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Future of Video.
YouTube Video Production Video Agency...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
Next Level Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai
Digital Marketing Agency is a top-rated digital marketing agency in the UAE, specializing in SEO, PPC, social media marketing, web development, and online reputation management. We help businesses grow by increasing their online visibility, driving targeted traffic, and maximizing conversions. Whether you...
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- SEO
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Show more
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Boutique Creative & Marketing Agency For Small Businesses
With both marketing expertise and firsthand experience in running several small businesses, we understand it's specifics and your clients' needs...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Follow the arrow.
Webility is a data-driven digital marketing agency that empowers businesses to thrive in the digital landscape...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Affordable Custom Web Design & Local Marketing
Fredrick Media specializes in affordable, custom web design and digital marketing services for small businesses, enhancing online presence and driving growth. Our comprehensive offerings include responsive web design, local SEO, Google and Facebook ads, logo design, and review management. We transform...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- Neenah, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping you shine online.
At Marzipan Media were focused on one thing; producing exceptional & engaging content for our clients. We're a digital agency located in Sydney's eastern suburbs that combines two decades of experience to create an one-stop-shop for online content. We create strategies, videos and social communities to grow...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Bondi, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elevating Web3 Brands with Strategic Growth & Impact.
Blockchain Marketing Boutique is a senior-level Web3 marketing and PR agency specializing in tailored growth strategies, brand positioning, and high-impact campaigns. We connect innovators, investors, and communities to accelerate success in the blockchain space...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
From strategy to scale. Your growth partner!
Revolutionizing digital marketing with strategies that drive quality traffic and help brands scale to new heights...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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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