Table of contents
How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A social media management agency runs a business's social accounts day to day. It sets the strategy, plans a content calendar, creates and schedules posts for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or TikTok, replies to comments and messages, and reports on what the accounts achieve each month.
We kept only firms whose own site sells social media management, then checked each address, client claim and price by hand. All nine work from Nottingham, most of them in the city centre and the Lace Market. Five name a verified client, and 22:22 Marketing is the only one to publish a price.
What does a social media management agency in Nottingham actually do?
It plans, creates and posts content on your social channels, manages comments and messages, and reports on results each month. Nine external Nottingham agencies cleared our checks; all work from the city, five name a client we verified and one publishes a monthly price.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs social media as a growth channel: content calendars, community management and reporting sit with the same team that runs paid social, so organic posts and ads are planned against one set of numbers. Social media management, paid social and performance creative are scoped as separate lines, and the client keeps full admin access to every account.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Together Agency
About: Together Agency is an insight-led creative communications agency with headquarters in Nottingham. Their core service areas include social media strategy, community management, and paid and organic content creation. They focus on building brand loyalty and managing social communities across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
Key Services: Social Media Strategy, Social Management, Paid + Organic Content, Intelligent Reporting, Brand Strategy, Digital, Film + Photography, Packaging
Industries Served: FMCG, Consumer Goods, B2B and Retail
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Nottingham (Bridlesmith Gate), London (Southwark)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: FMCG businesses, Consumer Goods businesses, B2B and retail businesses
Website: Together Agency
3. Nzime
About: Nzime is a digital consultancy and agency based in Nottingham that provides social media strategy, content creation, and platform management. They focus on helping brands build digital experiences through integrated social campaigns, web design, and brand storytelling.
Key Services: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Digital Design and Web Development, Craft CMS Development, Brand Proposition
Industries Served: Student Accommodation, Consumer Goods, Automotive and Motorsports
Notable Clients: Student Roost, Speedo, K-Tech Suspension
Locations: Nottingham
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Student accommodation providers, Consumer Goods businesses, Automotive and motorsport brands
Website: Nzime
4. Ketchup Marketing
About: Ketchup Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered on Bath Street in Nottingham. They provide comprehensive services including social media strategy, paid social, search optimisation, branding, and web development to help businesses grow online.
Key Services: Social media management, Paid social, Marketing strategy, Search optimisation, Pay Per Click (PPC), Brand identity, Copywriting, Web design and development, Content marketing
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: Starrett
Locations: Nottingham
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-sized businesses, Local service businesses, Growing consumer brands
Website: Ketchup Marketing
5. 22:22 Marketing
About: 22:22 Marketing is a Nottingham-based digital marketing agency specializing in social media outsourcing, paid ads management, and strategic coaching. The firm helps businesses build visibility and drive conversions through targeted social media campaigns and marketing courses.
Key Services: Outsourced Social Media, Paid Ads Management, Social Media Coaching and Mentoring, Online Courses
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Nottingham
Pricing: Outsourced social media from GBP £297 + VAT/month
Great For: Small and mid-sized businesses, Local service businesses, Growing consumer brands
Website: 22:22 Marketing
6. Mdot Marketing
About: Mdot Marketing is a Nottingham-based digital marketing agency specializing in social media management, website updates, and video production. They provide strategic marketing advice and campaign delivery tailored primarily to small businesses, healthcare professionals, and dental clinics.
Key Services: Social Media, Social Media Management, Video Production, Website Updates, Email Marketing, Design & Print, Website Design, Patient Communications
Industries Served: Dental, Aesthetics, Healthcare, Small Businesses, SMEs
Notable Clients: ALS Labs, The Dentists, Old Market, Treeline Dental Care, Dutch Barton Dental Practice, Aviva Dentistry
Locations: Edwalton, Nottingham
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Dental businesses, Aesthetics businesses, Healthcare organisations
Website: Mdot Marketing
7. Finsbury Media
About: Finsbury Media is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides organic social media management and paid social media campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. They combine industry research, content calendar planning, and community management to help businesses build brand awareness and drive customer engagement. With an office located in Nottingham city centre, they deliver tailored, data-driven digital strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.
Key Services: Organic Social Media Management, Social Media Advertising, Paid Search (PPC), Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Web Design and Development
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Nottingham (Lace Market), Liverpool (Cotton Exchange)
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-sized businesses, Local service businesses, Growing consumer brands
Website: Finsbury Media
8. Key Principles
About: Key Principles is a digital marketing agency located in Nottingham that offers social media marketing strategies, platform-optimized content creation, and multi-channel campaigns. Their official site details customized plans spanning platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X to build trust and drive conversions.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, PPC, SEO, Web Development, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation
Industries Served: Not stated on the firm's own site
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Nottingham (Dorking Road), Ullesthorpe, Leicestershire
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Small and mid-sized businesses, Local service businesses, Growing consumer brands
Website: Key Principles
9. The Dairy
About: The Dairy is a full-service creative and digital marketing agency based on Broadway in Nottingham's Lace Market. They specialize in brand strategy, digital campaigns, social media marketing, and content delivery to help businesses tell authentic brand stories.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Digital Strategy, UX/UI Design, Performance Marketing, Content Marketing, Graphic Design
Industries Served: Education, Sport, Retail, Public Services, Membership Organisations
Notable Clients: Gala Bingo, Nottingham Trent University, British Psychological Society, British Canoeing, Oxford City Council
Locations: Nottingham
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Education providers, Sports organisations, Retail businesses
Website: The Dairy
10. The Yardstick Agency
About: The Yardstick Agency is a UK marketing agency specialising in the financial services profession, offering tailored marketing strategy, web design, and content creation. Their dedicated social media services include packages like 'Yardstick Engage' and paid social media advertising campaigns designed to build online presence and generate leads.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Paid Social Media Advertising, Website Design & Development, Branding, Content Marketing & Copywriting, Marketing Strategy
Industries Served: Financial Services, Financial Planning, Investment Management, Mortgage Finance
Notable Clients: NextWealth, Altura Mortgage Finance
Locations: Nottingham
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Financial Services businesses, Financial Planning businesses, Investment Management businesses
Website: The Yardstick Agency
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Together Agency | Social strategy and community management | Quote-based | FMCG businesses |
| 3. Nzime | Social strategy and content | Quote-based | Student accommodation providers |
| 4. Ketchup Marketing | Social strategy with paid social | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized businesses |
| 5. 22:22 Marketing | Outsourced social and coaching | Outsourced social media from GBP £297 + VAT/month | Small and mid-sized businesses |
| 6. Mdot Marketing | Social for dental and healthcare | Quote-based | Dental businesses |
| 7. Finsbury Media | Organic and paid social management | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized businesses |
| 8. Key Principles | Multi-platform social campaigns | Quote-based | Small and mid-sized businesses |
| 9. The Dairy | Social inside integrated campaigns | Quote-based | Education providers |
| 10. The Yardstick Agency | Social for financial services | Quote-based | Financial Services businesses |
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I choose between these Nottingham social media agencies?
Ask each Nottingham agency to show a live account it runs today, with the last three months of posts and the monthly report it sends. Check who writes the captions, who replies to comments and messages, and how fast. Together Agency, Nzime, 22:22 Marketing, Mdot Marketing and Finsbury Media lead with social, while Ketchup Marketing, Key Principles and The Dairy run it inside wider campaigns.
How much does a Nottingham social media agency cost?
One of the nine external firms publishes a price: 22:22 Marketing says outsourced social media starts from GBP £297 plus VAT a month. Every other agency quotes after a call. Expect the retainer to follow the number of channels, posts per week, content shoots and community management hours. Ask for posting volume and reply times in writing, and keep ad spend budgeted separately from the management fee.
What is the difference between social media management and paid social?
Social media management covers the organic side: strategy, a content calendar, creating and scheduling posts, replying to comments and messages, and monthly reporting. Paid social is ad buying on Meta, TikTok or LinkedIn, with its own budget and targeting. Finsbury Media and Ketchup Marketing run both, Mdot Marketing works mostly with dental and healthcare practices, and The Yardstick Agency with financial advisers. Ask every proposal to price the two separately.
How long before social media management shows results?
Expect the first month to go on onboarding: access to accounts, a tone-of-voice brief, a content calendar and the first batch of approved posts. Engagement and follower trends usually need three to six months of consistent posting before they mean much. A Nottingham dental practice booking appointments reads its numbers differently from a consumer brand chasing reach. Agree which numbers the monthly report will track before the first post goes out.
Should I hire a Nottingham agency or one based elsewhere?
Nottingham supplies this whole list. Together Agency works from Bridlesmith Gate, Nzime from Stoney Street, Ketchup Marketing from Bath Street, The Dairy from Broadway, The Yardstick Agency from Middle Pavement and Finsbury Media from the Lace Market. Key Principles sits on Dorking Road, Mdot Marketing in Edwalton and 22:22 Marketing in NG3. Together also runs a London office and Finsbury a Liverpool one.
Choosing a Social Media Management Agency in Nottingham
Every external agency here works from Nottingham, so the useful split is between social specialists and agencies that run social inside wider campaigns.
Five name a client we could verify, and one publishes a price. Ask each firm to walk you through an account it runs now. A live account tells you more than a case study deck.
Account ownership comes first. Your business should hold admin rights to every page and ad account, with the agency added as a partner, never the owner. Ask for the approval process and reply times in writing too.
Finally, meet the person who will post and reply for you, not only the person who pitches, and agree who approves each post. If you want the day-to-day posting, the paid social that amplifies it and the growth plan answerable to one team, read our latest analysis or see how we source creator content.
