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.
We Are the Marketing Team You Always Wanted to Build.
Jive PR + Digital is an award-winning collective of public relations and social media marketing collaborators who shape stories and ignite conversations. They create custom communication, PR and digital marketing strategies to elevate brands...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Achieving your mission is our objective
Achieve is focused on helping nonprofits, cause-based organizations and businesses interested in cause marketing. We leverage our extensive research and expertise in digital marketing and web design to understand and inspire your audience - whether current or yet to be discovered - to take action in support...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $136/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Find Your True Voice With Us
Nestled in Los Angeles, EDK is a boutique branding and marketing consultancy that stands out through its unwavering commitment to providing exceptional and personalized attention to each client...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We Make it Simple.
We believe simple web solutions attract more visitors, convert more leads, and sell more products. Simple is not basic. Simple is clarity of thought...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Performance and Clarity
Happy Pencil is a digital marketing agency based in Timișoara, Romania. The agency helps businesses grow through Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, social media management, web design, copywriting and performance-focused online marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Timișoara, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Designing Concepts Into Clicks
We're looking for businesses that need a strong online presence. You can expect your rebuilt or new website to utilize organic and paid SEO to reach search ranking goals, engage on social media platforms, run targeted online ads, deliver monthly blog posts, create valuable content for marketing, and leverage...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Scottsville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are digital strategists! Let our team go to work for you.
At River Falls Media (RFM), our website design and digital marketing services make the right first impression and drive results to achieve your business goals. We're a full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses achieve their goals through the website and social media strategy.RFM engages...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded by Irish journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and utilize social content to add context to reporting. Acquired by News Corp in 2013, Storyful has evolved into a premium service for media, brands and communications. We are the...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Making People Famous & Brands Go Viral
Adwizar is a Los Angelesbased social media growth and influencer marketing agency that helps individuals, talent, and global brands achieve viral success. Specializing in organic follower growth, influencer campaigns, and content monetization, the agency empowers clients to expand their reach, drive...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Facebook & Instagram Ad Experts | The "Mom and Pop Shop" of Social Media
We are lead by two experts with over 20+ years of marketing and advertising experience who have shifted entirely to Facebook and Instagram Advertising. We’ve generated millions of dollars of revenue for our clients, across industries and disciplines, lead generation and ecommerce...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We make social media work for B2B brands
Leadtail helps marketing leaders develop the right insights, social media strategy, and influencer relationships to reach and engage target buyers...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Design. Marketing. Branding.
If You Aren't Talking About Your Business Online... Who Is?...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Delivering effect in the digital arena!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Consulting. We do people based marketing...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Aadorf, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Weve Had an Awesome Front Row Seat for Fifteen Plus Years
Linked Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency operating globally since 1997. Based outside of Sacramento, California, the agency specializes in online brand strategy, SEO, web design, social media marketing, digital advertising, analytics, and content development. With an emphasis on...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Dream Big, Think Different. Think MBM...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Darlington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
You want to get maximum results from your online campaigns? We understand that and will make it happen!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Zeewolde, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Join the Social Land. We run social media, websites, blogs and many other kinds of online mediums for your small business! Just so you don't have to worry!...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We're a full-service online marketing agency delivering social media marketing and Search Engine Optimization. Let's get connected!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Dubbo, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Instagram Marketing for Businesses and Individuals
Instagram Marketing for Businesses and IndividualsPromote yourself and get visibility for your Business or Brand to Millions of people using these promotional Services or Social Networks...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Markham, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A full marketing team working for you
We are a team of specialists in each digital marketing role, joining your business to help you reach your goals through a combination of custom digital marketing strategies.Our unique approach to data analysis together with an empathic customer understanding and a good dose of creativity helps build...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Weinstadt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web & Mobile Marketing Solutions
Go Viral Now's mission is to make marketing simple so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. We believe that every company has an opportunity to grow their business through the Internet. We provide our clients with the tools they need to succeed online and believe in helping our clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Coogee, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Expert content and communication strategies
A multi-award-winning personal marketing and communication agency focused on audience profiling, engagement and attraction...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Find Your Voice
Everyone has a story to tell, let us help you find your voice to tell it to the world...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At DX Performance, we create a strategic marketing plan customized to your needs and goals. Our team works closely with the business to understand your products and services, allowing us to develop the most effective internet marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Passion Wins
A Full Partnership Entertainment and Sports Agency for Fast Rising Influencers, Content Creators, Media Personalities and Athletes with Massive Potential...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The #1 TikTok Influencer Marketing Agency
Social Media Influencer & Marketing Agency specializing in short form video / livestream platform promotion and marketing. Clicks Talent also specializes in TikTok promotions through it's team of 3,500+ TikTok influencers...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- West Hollywood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are passionate about online marketing and the change it has made in the world of marketing. Upon recognising the potential in the new age of marketing the team at BoundlessPotential have helped build multiple businesses by using paid and organic marketing techniques to take their brand to the next level...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Food, Wine & Lifestyle Businesses with Social Media, Website and Email Marketing
Sarah Kiryshin is the Founder of Toucan and CCC (chief content creator). Her mission was to create an agency that provide exceptional content creation and marketing services without the 'big agency' price tag. Toucan Marketing Co. is a boutique marketing agency that thrives on diversity and stands out...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Elwood, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brand Strategy & Digital Design To Change the World...
We work with mission driven individuals and brands to change their visions from dreams to reality. Moon Digital Design Agency design a unique look, feel and sound that fit them so they become empowered to lead, disrupt and change the world...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bringing Community Back
To truly become part of your team, we work to understand your story, objectives, and goals from the ground up. A community of reputable and talented experts, JKO Agency is a place where experts live and breathe their craft...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Awesome.
Are you telling your brand story in social media? Let The Social Media Advisor help you #BeAwesome online!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Centennial, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Easily Schedule your Post on Social media
Postredi Is a Cincinnati-Based Social Media Management Platform Tailored for Real Estate Investors. It Offers Tools To Schedule Posts, Generate Content Ideas, and Capture Leads, Streamlining Online Engagement for Property Professionals...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
PenPower is a full-service book marketing company offering over 60 years' combined publishing and marketing-related experience, as well as 40+ years in creative communications...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping you build new and meaningful relationships with your employees, customers, and communities...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
We create profitable marketing using Meta and TikTok, every day...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
The Leading Creator-Driven Performance Marketing Platform...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- New York, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Boutique agency based in Singapore since 2013
A boutique agency with a regional team. Since 2013, we've partnered with brands and organisations to reach their business goals...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping businesses to grow online predictably
"Growing a business is hard. We make it a whole lot easier, more predictable and less stressful. We're a Consulting and marketing agency which works with businesses globally to scale rapidly with proven marketing and growth systems. We have been reviewed as the top marketing agency in Ireland...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Media, Marketing and More is focused, passionate, savvy and creative. We love nothing more than to tell a good story. Thats why we immerse ourselves in your business...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Vroooom Web Design and Marketing is a leading digital agency in Columbus, GA. Focusing on web design, website development, internet marketing, branding, social media strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), graphic design and web business strategy...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Beyond Marketing is a full service digital creative agency and business consulting firm. We focus on the development of businesses through both business growth and expansion strategies and marketing strategies and executions...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Yalla Public Relations believe in unique, timely & innovative marketing choices that not only grow awareness, but truly engage the target audience by creating connections that last...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Aletheia Digital we keep pace with the continually changing media scene. The expansiveness and skill of our channel administration offers customers the capacity to find and catch clients at each phase of the purchase funnel...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Double M Marketing partners with LOCAL businesses to solve the challenges they face in an increasingly digital world...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing your business doesn't need to be difficult
Morr Marketing helps overwhelmed business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and start-ups escape the marketing maze...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Newmarket, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Image By Design started simply as a two-person graphic design firm in 1991...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Columbus, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping brands tell their story through Crave-worthy content.
Craving Media is the daughter company of Craving Cork, a successful online media company which promotes the tourism and hospitality sector in Cork city and county. Craving Cork began its journey as a passion project on Instagram back in 2020, and it became an immediate hit with the people of Cork. In...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make your inbound and content marketing effective and easy with Expio!
Expio Digital Marketing exists to help companies grow with innovative digital marketing strategies and execution...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We tell your story so you can make waves.
Make bigger waves with powerful content creation and digital marketing behind your business. Kloss Creatives is a digital marketing agency rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit, which is why our top priority is to help your business succeed...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- 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.
Sources
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:
| Content Creator | Influencer | |
| 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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