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.
4 Directions Media is a nationally recognized digital marketing company
4 Directions Media is a nationally recognized digital marketing company with a focus on generating leads for its clients. The company offers website building services as well as its superior marketing services. Digital marketing services are available as a stand-alone product...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bagher Bachcha Digital is a full service digital marketing agency, operating in Bangladesh from ADCOMM Group. A collaborative mix of talents across creative, technology, user experience, strategy, design and production. With expertise in digital communications, strategy, interactive design and build, UX...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
People. Planet. Profit. All on Equal Footing
soulpepper is a digital marketing agency specializing in search engine marketing, SEO, web design for lead generation and eCommerce. As one of the nations fastest growing young companies and as a trusted Premier Google Partner, we're a team of experts with serious experience in growing companies...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Make Magic.
White Unicorn Agency is a dynamic, full-service creative agency based in the Design District of Dallas. We’re a diverse team of dreamers who build remarkable brands with design, technology, and a touch of magic. We value process and function as much as beauty and creativity...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are on average getting our clients upwards of 300% increase in traffic in less than 30 days
Our company works on a proprietary methodology called GROWTH. This stands for Google relationship optimization + website technical health. Based on aligning our client's interest with Google's. This is what gives us the advantage of delivering results faster than any other agency out there...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Growth. Simplified
Full Service Digital marketing agency focused on driving bottom line revenue growth for our clients through holistic online marketing campaigns...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apps. Web. Video. We Make Creative Technology That Matters.
We create powerful digital products that engage real people. It's what makes us different. We listen intently to our clients purpose – we design for it. But we also fiercely care about the end user. We build for them – for longevity, for trust, for value...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Automating Businesses
We are committed to enabling people and vertical businesses through high performance industry solutions and applications. Throughout our history, we have expanded our offerings and capitalized on evolving technology trends to serve our clients in the most effective manner possible...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Content.Driven
A video marketing specialist HQ'd out of Dubai with a presence across US, India and Middle East. With extensive category experience across Banking, Technology, Government, Retail, Automobile, Consulting and Healthcare we create brand stories & videos to engage audiences and inspire / educate them...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Define Your Unlimited.
Your goals need (and deserve!) a unique blend of creativity, analytics, and technology. We'll build a plan together to exceed your marketing, branding, design & UX, and technology goals...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smart. Creative. Solutions
3fold is a fully integrated marketing and consulting agency providing the right solutions for businesses and organizations in the public agency, education, healthcare, transportation and nonprofit sectors...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $108/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miss Details
We focus on brand strategy that creates the unique foundation for your company from which we build memorable brand design and social media content. We can help you with every piece of your marketing from logo design, Wordpress websites, email campaigns, and social media marketing. Or we can support you with...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Smart Online Marketing
Focused on the bottom line.Using our strong analytic skills & technology, we keep our focus on what really matters for your business.Partners. Not service providers.Everything we do is fully transparent and we teach you everything we know along the way. We are on your side, helping you achieve your...
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- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Ideas that Generate Change for Nonprofits
Williams Whittle has thrived for over 50 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area as a full-service independent advertising agency, working with nonprofit and forward thinking companies dedicated to making a positive impact...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Drive your quality
Digital Arabia is a best Digital Marketing agency in Dubai. We are a services provider company for Web Development, SearchEngineOptimization, PPC, Social Media, APPS and Email Marketing In Dubai. Our team players are very dedicated and dynamic in Customer service. We Served 200+ clients since 2016 and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Award-Winning Full-Service Design Studio
Strottner Designs LLC is an award-winning full-service design studio based in San Antonio Texas specializing in website design, logo design, and graphic design...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
WSI has a global knowledge and reach yet a local presence. Helping Tech B2B companies get result.
We provide a complete digital marketing service for executives and marketing professionals Helping B2B companies. Services include Web Design, SEO, PPC, Marketing Automation, Marketing strategy and more. Companies frustrated with Lead generation and uncertain revenue growth work with us...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Westford, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Local. Reliable. Affordable.
At Spider Marketing Group, we are Masters of Marketing & Video Production, and we strive to eliminate the most common frustrations with both online and traditional marketing — so that our clients can focus on running their businesses...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Let's Make Your Digital Marketing
We help companies deploy digital marketing that boosts awareness, improves customer service, and measurably increases sales...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Flowery Branch, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Effective Marketing Strategies
Studio98 is an Inc 5000 Digital Marketing firm that services clients all over the nation and specializes in helping clients create effective marketing strategies that increase sales and profit...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Website Design and Digital Marketing Agency
Building brands with intuitive website and mobile app design and development, powerful technology and creative digital marketing...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Advertising & Marketing Excellence
Odato Marketing Group is a 15-year-old agency based in Sarasota, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in lead generation, advertising, PR, inbound, digital, and video marketing...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We Help You Invent The Future
AP-GROUP is the fastest growing Mobile App Development Company in the USA. We offer you custom Android App Development and iOS app Development Services...
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- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing that drives results.
We are a full-service digital marketing agency. Fueled by coffee, our experienced team helps your business grow through proven digital marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Digital Marketing Focused on Lead Generation
Tanner Grey achieves exceptional web design services in Charlotte, North Carolina organizations. From the design stage through the implementation of digital assets, we are dedicated to quality. You may be confident that your new website will be something to be proud of. Our passion is digital marketing, and...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Recognised leaders for integrated digital marketing performance
Global Digital Marketing agency enabling businesses to accelerate online and revenue growth through high-performing integrated online advertising campaigns delivering quantifiable results...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fueling Your Online Presence
We help businesses of all sizes to become the dominant authority in their industry by implementing customized marketing strategies designed to nurture growth and increase sales...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing & Web Design for B2B, Healthcare, Education & Manufacturing.
ThinkPod is a digital growth agency specializing in SEO, web design, and strategy for B2B, healthcare, manufacturing, and education brands. Trusted nationwide since 2001...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Make Websites Work
Wheelhorse Web is a web development and digital marketing company, specializing in WordPress troubleshooting and optimization...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Barre, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unlock your brands potential
“A digital agency that specialises in social media marketing, video production and content marketing based in Sydney Australia.”...
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- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Tailored Digital Marketing Strategies
Digissist Pvt Ltd. offers excellent digital marketing services to its international customers and helps them to grow their business dynamically...
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- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO Local, web design, Graphics, AWS & DevOps Consultant!...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Web Design | Digital and Social Media Marketing | Brand | Training...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency
Knock Knock Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow online. Were a qualified team of experts specializing in SEO, PPC, website design and development, and social media marketing. Our mission is to provide our clients with world-class digital marketing services that...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Business of the Year 2019 | Bespoke digital marketing solutions in the heart of Leicester City Centre...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Make Your Mark. Build Your Brand.
At Stellify Digital Solutions, LLC, we are delighted to bring the online vision of your brand to life. We focus on your website design, online marketing, and social media to establish your business' online presence. Our experience in the marketing industry is vast, having worked with clients in industries...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Digital Marketing Agency Melbourne
Melbourne based Digital Marketing Agency specialising in Google Ads and SEO Services...
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
No Monkey Business! Gorilla Results!
Silverback Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency is based in St. Louis, MO and specializes in Web Design and Complete SEO services for contractor businesses and home service companies. At Silverback Web Design & Contractor Marketing we take a no monkey business approach to get gorilla results for contractors...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cottleville, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Create .Inform. Engage
Stratedia is a team of designers, developers, writers, marketers, and problem solvers, who work together to make websites beautiful and successful. We plan websites based on what people are searching for. We design websites that users love and share. We promote websites and get them to the top of search...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Pattrns was founded on years of first class experience in all elements of biddable media from Search Ads 360, Google Ads and Meta Ads. We are accredited on all major platforms and have been in the game long enough to know more than a few of the industrys best kept secrets...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beeanerd, a Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency.
Beeanerd, a Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency. They have a hive of nerds who can take care of all your Business Marketing Needs...
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- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Westminster, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Voice, Our Strategy, Real Results
Media Driven Results, They know that the impressions that you make online are critical for building and growing your business. That's why we are committed to helping all kinds of clients across the spectrum from website design to full online marketing campaigns. From start to finish, you can count on our...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
An independent, integrated marketing agency powering brands transforming how we eat, move + live.
broadhead is a full-service marketing/creative agency, our clients benefit from The agency proven capabilities to find meaningful insights and innovative solutions that will propel their brand forward. We have a variety of services available to meet your specific needs, including strategy, design, print...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Blending New & Traditional Media for Success
BoardroomPR is a full-service PR and integrated marketing agency. We specialize in media relations, branding, lead generation and social campaigns to get our clients the attention they deserve. Our experienced staff can turn your vision into effective plans that achieve real results! With an impressive lineup...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Digital Growth Partner
Magic Creative casts a spell of success for businesses by using the full power of digital marketing. Our top priority is to help our clients improve their outcomes and make sure campaign performance soars high, which we accomplished with unique designs, quality content in collaboration with the brightest...
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- CRO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dominate the Lucrative Digital World
SC Digital provides businesses with personalized support to help them reach their business goals and outclass the competition in today's dynamic digital market. We are dedicated to helping our clients succeed by providing real, human insights on how they can maximize their potential...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sparking Conversations Across Asia
At INFLUASIA, we specialize in elevating digital conversations. As an award-winning media group and influencer agency with a network of Malaysia's most respected news outlets, our team is dedicated to helping you lead the influential dialogue that defines today’s marketplace...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HubSpot Connected Growth Marketing
Mole Street has been cultivating success since 2011, commanding a trifecta of strategic thinking, creativity and data-driven analytics to power businesses forward with unbeatable digital assets that generate qualified leads...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creators of Tomorrow
For over two decades, C(GROUP has been a driving force in enabling social good organizations to achieve meaningful impact. We've gone beyond the traditional areas of communications strategy and branding. We make sure our partners have all the tools they need for success with graphic design, web development...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're a Part of Your Team
With our strong marketing expertise, you can free up valuable time and energy to focus on what matters most - running your business. We help your marketing team reach new heights, giving you the freedom to focus on what matters most: growing your business...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- 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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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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