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You have an idea. But in order for people to get inspired by your idea, it first has to be understood. And for your idea to be understood, it has to be explained. That’s where Cleverclip comes in, an award-winning partner, to get the job done...
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- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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The Marketing Firm - Exclusively for Dentists...
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Content marketing and copywriting agency
Civic Web Media creates content to help businesses engage with clients and potential customers. Our team of copywriters has experience in multiple industries, with every size of company and in various locations around the world...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Newcastle, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Volga Tigris Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai ,stands out with the personal touch and care with which we deliver our digital marketing solutions to clients. From web and mobile design and development into e-commerce, content management, SEO, PPC and social media management, we provide an integrated service...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Unlock Your Brand's Potential with High-Impact Marketing and Strategic Public Relations
PrimeGuide Partners are your marketing experts from NYC! We focus on shining a light on your brand through social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM)...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Sacramento Marketing Agency
Best California Website Design, Marketing, and SEO Company→ Blue Frog Web Design...
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Web Design With Search Engines In Mind
Every website is designed with organic and/or local SEO as the basis for its construction. A pretty website is nice, but a pretty website that is found in Google, Bing and Yahoo is much, much nicer! We use WordPress and other content management system platforms for a user-friendly, mobile-friendly business...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Solutions
Story Amplify works with some of the greatest brands and many are in the Fintech and Financial Services category. Mostly we just focus on driving success for your brand...
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- Location
- Georgetown, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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We are one of the leading web design company in Dubai, For more details visit our website...
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Advertising & Marketing Excellence
On Ideas is an award-winning creative marketing agency with locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Our ideas span digital, social, traditional & mobile media...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
We help our clients, get more clients!
At Light Digital we team up with you to co-create online communication that engages your customers and rewards your brand. As a one-stop-shop, our specialisation spans across digital marketing, content curation, social media, branding and printing...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Website Design and Development
WSI Proven Results is a complete digital marketing company serving Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas...
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- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Harrisburg, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
GROWTH POWERED BY DIGITAL EXPERIENCES
Offering Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing Services. Growth Natives combine state-of-the-art technology with a creative passion, enabling us to help our customers adapt to shifts in customer behavior, technology, and business. We partner with global B2B and B2C brands, unlocking amazing performance...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Ecommerce and Entertainment Digital Marketing Agency
From 2020 to 2021, Media Jet has seen a growth of over 120%, and has grown into a full service agency, offering campaign planning, paid advertisement and media buying across all platforms, influencer marketing and whitelisting, content creation and more...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sagan Marketing, LLC is a full service internet marketing company that offers professional grade web application development, web site design, and inbound and outbound internet marketing...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Affordable Websites & Digital Marketing
Viera Web Design is a division of Purple Way, Inc. Viera Web Design is a full-service, affordable web design and digital marketing company in Florida, providing online services and marketing for businesses located anywhere in the United States...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO ● Social Media ● Digital Strategy
For 13+ years, Roaring Pajamas has provided successful SEO, social media, digital strategy and reputation management programs to businesses in many industries in the US, Canada and UK. We partner with business owners and marketing professionals to create a programs that bring new clients while making the...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We separate organizations from their competition by finding ways to be better
StarrWeb Marketing is a marketing and website design agency in Minot, North Dakota. We help small and medium sized businesses grow and meet the needs in their industry...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minot, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Big Firm Results. Top-Tiered Strategy. Affordable Price.
Think Three Media is an award-winning creative marketing and communications agency providing unique and innovative solutions for cutting edge brands. From small to large scale clients, we provide the big firm results at an affordable price. Think Three Media is also the creator of the signature PR Yourself...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For the Groundbreakers Creating the Future of Entertainment.
As entertainment consumption continues to evolve, so must the communications strategies that support it. Every story needs to be uniquely approached with strategic execution. With a blend of innovative and proven techniques, we ensure the stories we tell reach the right audiences, and more importantly...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Experts
At Local Search Technologies, we offer effective digital marketing services for business and create online marketing campaigns with a clear goal in mind… To Help You GROW Your Business!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Things are looking up!
An innovative company with a passionate team!...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service Online Marketing Agency. Our social media experts can help you establish your business objectives, identify your target audience, create engaging and share-worthy content and finally integrate your social media with all other aspect...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.
Hey there! We are Roe Digital, a web design and development company that specializes in building high-quality custom websites. Founded in 1995 with the same focus and mission that each of our websites is designed to be easy to navigate and have fast loading times...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Humboldt, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Noviia Web Agency Roma was founded in 2015. Our team consists of digital world enthusiasts experienced in web development, web design and SEO consulting. We always look out for new challenges and innovative ideas to enrich and inspire our creativity...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We fill dance floors and events around the world!...
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital marketing that's personal. More of what you need, none of what you don't.
These are the pillars we stand for:We get you more leads, customers and salesWe ensure no tie-ins, retainers, jargon or surprisesWe make sure our engagement with you is personal. Heck, we are even called by the founder's first name...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Stevenage, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Fever, we stimulate and give perspective to challenges. We nimbly and passionately create solutions to push and propel startups forward. Retail, new products, food, cannabis and only the most innovative B2B sector startups. Were ready to be champions for you. Are you ready to kick start your startup brand?...
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Align Your Business Values With Your Digital Presence.
We are a boutique digital marketing agency providing SEO, SEM, SMM, landing pages, web development, and marketing material services...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
OKC Metro Based Web Design & Internet Marketing Company.
The SEO Answer is a team of qualified web marketers whose #1 goal is to put small to medium sized businesses on the first page of Google. That sounds like what everyone is doing! What separates us from the competitors? We only work for one company in one industry for each geographical location because having...
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- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing Strategies That Deliver Results
Seolisys Digital Solution is a full-service digital marketing company that offers innovative digital marketing, Web Design, seo, solutions and creates custom strategies for each of our clients based on their needs and goals...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
From Invisible to Unstoppable!
Alpha Victoria Studios specialised in Industrial Applications and business solutions, we streamline processes with friendly UI interface design but powerful and scalable technology...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Advertising & Marketing Firm
Neves Media Solutions Group matches Northwest Florida's premier marketing and advertising firm with the most innovative IT firm in the panhandle...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Panama City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Driving Local Businesses Forward.
Advanced Local SEO, local SEO company specializes in creating and managing online marketing and web design campaigns in the automotive industry. We work with local, family-owned auto repair shops to make their brand more visible to care owners in their respective communities and surrounding areas...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Time is out Business
WEB24 IT SERVICES is a company of VENMEDIOS group that has over 20 years providing technology services, advertising, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. Venmedios Group Has over 300 clients worldwide. The mission of Web24 IT is to bring the extensive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Culturally Responsible Creative Agency
Brand Enchanting Media is A Purpose-Driven And Culturally Responsible Band Of Branding, Marketing, Creative, Digital, And Production Experts And Consultants With Extensive And Award-Winning Agency Backgrounds From New York To Los Angeles...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Create Tasty Custom Content.
ContentBacon make it easy for companies and agencies to generate traffic, leads and customers through kickass content...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Comprehensive Solution to All Your Digital Needs
Explore the creative possibilities with this dynamic duo of a Los Angeles based Production Company and Performance Marketing agency. From concept to completion, they have the ability to craft unique experiences that will captivate any audience...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Results Driven Standing Out Videos
Media Pouch is a powerhouse media house based in Austin, TX that specializes in crafting EPIC videos sure to get you the RESULTS you're after...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Committed To Advancing Our Know-How To Serve You Better
With almost a decade of savvy in the digital landscape, MixDigital stands as an authority in media performance and web optimization. Our specialized expertise has kept clients ahead of their competition for over years over years and counting...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Insightful Solutions For Remarkable Outcomes
EXL Media guarantees to provide you with a tailored strategy focusing on meeting your needs and delivering tangible results. Our approach is open, collaborative, unified to ensure maximum effectiveness in all aspects of our work together...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Incline Village, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Create. Inspire. Transform.
At QNY, we believe in the power of storytelling and want to bring together people that share a love for creativity. We specialize in creating compelling brand experiences by providing innovative marketing solutions and strategies tailored to luxury, retail and lifestyle brands. Our clients gain greater...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Practical Results from Creative Visions
At Vanspec Marketing, we think of ourselves as business architects. Our Fraser Valley-based agency has the blueprints to create and develop your brand in a modern online world. Our blueprints are anchored by hard data, fueled by creativity and driven forward with passion for success! We're ready to help you...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Abbotsford, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategies For Hyper Growth
Kurve is a boutique digital marketing agency that helps businesses reach the next level. Our seasoned experts utilize search marketing, conversion rate optimization and content creation to drive measurable results through organic and paid strategies. Analytics are used to monitor performance in order for our...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Discover the Power of Digital
Embrace the future and make your ambitions come true with Digitad. Our web marketing agency empowers companies to reach their full potential, providing strategies that deliver quick ROI's along the way. Tap into certified experts in website design, Google Ads or social media - all here at Digitad to help you...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Montréal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rise with Seattle's SEO Pros
Boost your business with the Seattle Organic SEO team! As one of Seattle's premier digital marketing agencies, we provide all you need to achieve an impressive online presence. From SEO and PPC advertising (Adwords, Facebook Ads & more) to Email Marketing Services and Social Media Management - shine brighter...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Exploring the Universe of Imagination
Oldstorm Studios has the knowledge and expertise to help you unlock your creative potential, enabling you to transform your vision into a cinematic masterpiece. With over 18 years in film production, Oldstorm's team of passionate professionals is ready for anything...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Maplewood, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Content Marketing You Can Bank On
Fancy yourself a pioneer in the field of emerging technologies? Copy House has you covered! Our content marketing experts know their way around blockchain, cloud/cyber security and other hungry-for-progress topics. We'll help your company keep up with demand and leave its mark — all while crafting...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Attention Your Business Needs
At Attention Digital, we believe that all businesses should have access to quality digital marketing solutions. Our Indianapolis-based agency is dedicated to creating custom-tailored strategies that empower small companies, startups and nonprofits with their online presence without breaking the bank. We...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fishers, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gain the Attention Your Business Deserves
At Attention Experts, clients all across the globe turn to us for revolutionary social media campaigns that drive their business growth. We're at the vanguard of our industry, renowned for exceptional customer service and top-tier strategy design plus transparent delivery and quality campaign implementation...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- St Leonards, Australia
- 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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- 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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