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How we vet every listicle
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A social media marketing company plans, creates and manages a brand's presence on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. The work covers strategy, content production, community management, influencer and creator programs, paid social campaigns and reporting on what the activity returns.
We checked twenty external companies plus Web Tonic on their own websites. Clients appear only when the firm shows them, and prices only when it publishes them: six of the twenty-one do. For local shortlists, use the city and industry pages linked further down.
What are the best social media marketing companies in 2026?
The twenty-one companies below all sell social media marketing and were checked against their own websites. Web Tonic leads for social tied to growth, We Are Social and Viral Nation for global brands, Fifty & Five and Socialfly for day-to-day management, and TailWerks for pet businesses.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic runs social media as part of a wider growth programme, so organic posting, creator content and paid social campaigns share one plan and one set of numbers. Its performance creative team produces the videos and statics, then reports reach, leads and sales together.
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: Local US office, with the main HQ in San Francisco and notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Custom scope. Flexible and scalable plans according to your 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. We Are Social
About: We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency founded in 2008 whose US teams are based in New York and Los Angeles. The global group has more than 1,200 people and names Sony, adidas and Four Seasons among its clients.
Key Services: Social media marketing, Influencer marketing, Brand strategy, Multi-channel campaigns, Social-first strategies
Industries Served: Entertainment, Travel, Food & Drink, Sports, Alcohol
Notable Clients: Sony, Tripadvisor, adidas, Four Seasons, Proximo Spirits
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Major global brands, Entertainment companies, Travel and hospitality brands
Website: We Are Social
3. SociallyIn
About: SociallyIn is a minority-owned social media agency founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, with its own in-house production studio. Its site reports a 9,047% increase in link clicks over 18 months for one client and names Samsung and Carnival among its clients.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Paid Social Advertising, Influencer Marketing, Social Content Production
Industries Served: Automotive, Cosmetics, Finance, Food & Beverage, Medical
Notable Clients: Samsung, Carnival, Hitachi, National Park Service, Alias Intelligence
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer brand managers, Social media directors, In-house marketing teams
Website: SociallyIn
4. Ignite Social Media
About: Ignite Social Media is a Cary, North Carolina agency founded in 2007 that has focused on social media marketing from the start. It names Dell, IKEA and Samsung among its clients.
Key Services: Social Strategy Development, Community Management, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, Media Buying, Crisis Management
Industries Served: Technology, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Retail, Travel
Notable Clients: Dell, IKEA, Gillette, Jeep, Samsung
Locations: Cary, North Carolina
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Enterprise brands, Retail companies, Technology firms
Website: Ignite Social Media
5. Fifty & Five
About: Fifty & Five is an Orlando, Florida social media agency founded in 2008 that manages Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and X for brands. It publishes retainers from USD $4,000 a month and names Blaze Pizza and Enterprise Holdings among its clients.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Content Strategy & Creation, Paid Social & Ad Management, Answer Engine Optimization, Recommendation Engineering
Industries Served: Wine & Spirits, Hospitality & Tourism, Restaurant & Food, Tech & SaaS
Notable Clients: Kendall-Jackson, Blaze Pizza, Enterprise Holdings, Resorts World, Mezzacorona Portfolio
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Pricing: Published: retainers from USD $4,000/month for ad management, up to USD $50,000+/month for full service
Great For: Hospitality and tourism brands, Wine and spirits companies, SaaS and technology businesses
Website: Fifty & Five
6. Socialfly
About: Socialfly is a female-founded social media agency based in New York that manages content and campaigns across every major platform. It names Madison Square Garden, Max and DevaCurl among its clients.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Influencer Marketing, Creative Services, Paid Advertising, SEO
Industries Served: Apparel, Healthcare, B2B, Ecommerce
Notable Clients: DevaCurl, Mediacom Cable, Max, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Madison Square Garden
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce brands, B2B companies, Healthcare organizations
Website: Socialfly
7. Nativz
About: Nativz is a Dallas, Texas social media agency that executes organic and paid social media services entirely in-house. The company has a team of over 35 members and has served clients like Wingstop and Axolotl Planet.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Organic Social and Content, Paid Social and Ads, Content Production, Community Management
Industries Served: Restaurants and Hospitality, Retail and E-commerce, Real Estate and Development, Home Services
Notable Clients: Axolotl Planet, Dunston's Steakhouse, Wingstop, Mattel · Phase 10, Typhoon Texas Waterparks
Locations: Dallas, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Multi-location franchises, E-commerce retailers, Hospitality brands
Website: Nativz
8. Viral Nation
About: Viral Nation is a social-first agency based in Toronto that runs influencer, paid social and community programs for large brands. It publishes its entry points, from USD $250,000 for a single service, and names Uber, Zillow and MGM Resorts International among its clients.
Key Services: Influencer Marketing, Social Experiential, Community Management, Paid Social, Creative, Measurement
Industries Served: Luxury, Commerce, Technology, Entertainment, CPG
Notable Clients: e.l.f., Uber, MGM Resorts International, The Cheesecake Factory, Zillow
Locations: Toronto, Ontario
Pricing: Published: single service from USD $250,000; always-on programs from USD $1M a year
Great For: Enterprise marketing executives, Global brand managers, Social media directors
Website: Viral Nation
9. Socially Powerful
About: Socially Powerful is a social and influencer agency founded in 2017, headquartered in London with an office in New York. It has more than 200 staff, publishes a USD $50,000 minimum project size and names Amazon, Red Bull and L'Oréal among its clients.
Key Services: Paid Social Media Advertising, Influencer Marketing, Social Video Production, Community Management, Social Commerce
Industries Served: Fashion, Beauty, Technology, Sports, Gaming
Notable Clients: Amazon, TikTok, L'Oréal, Primark, Red Bull
Locations: London, United Kingdom
Pricing: Published: minimum project size USD $50,000+
Great For: Fashion and beauty brands, Gaming companies, Sports brands
Website: Socially Powerful
10. NoGood
About: NoGood is a New York growth agency with more than 70 people that runs organic social and social ads alongside SEO and content. Its clients include Nike, TikTok and Oura, and it says its average retainer is above USD $20,000 a month.
Key Services: Organic Social, Social Ads, SEO, Paid Search, Content Marketing
Industries Served: SaaS, Healthcare, Fintech, B2B, Ecommerce
Notable Clients: AWS, MongoDB, Oura, Nike, TikTok
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based (states an average retainer above USD $20,000/month)
Great For: SaaS companies, B2B brands, Ecommerce businesses
Website: NoGood
11. Power Digital
About: Power Digital is a San Diego growth marketing agency that runs organic and paid social, TikTok and influencer work next to SEO and email. It names Mielle Organics, Victrola and L'AGENCE among its clients.
Key Services: Paid Social, TikTok, Influencer, SEO, Email and SMS
Industries Served: B2B, Fashion, Healthcare, Consumer Services
Notable Clients: Mielle Organics, Victrola, Data.World, Catalina Crunch, TomboyX
Locations: San Diego, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B companies, Fashion brands, Healthcare organizations
Website: Power Digital
12. Smarty Social Media
About: Smarty Social Media is an Orange, California agency that creates social-first campaigns and social media marketing programs for highly regulated industries. Founded in 2013, the firm has driven more than one million consumers to Lapiplasty treatment.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Performance Marketing, Content & Production, Social Intelligence, StoryEngine™
Industries Served: Healthcare, Tech, MedTech, Regulated Industries
Notable Clients: Treace Medical Concepts, Invisalign, The Elevate Prize Foundation, Integrum, Anew Era - Discovery Behavioral Health
Locations: Orange, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Medical device marketers, Healthcare marketing directors, MedTech brand managers
Website: Smarty Social Media
13. TrueFuture Media
About: TrueFuture Media is a Mount Laurel, New Jersey agency that builds social media marketing campaigns specifically for trade and industrial businesses. For one HVAC e-commerce client, the team grew its Facebook following from 50 to over 10,000 followers within six months.
Key Services: Custom Social Media Strategy, Daily Community Management, Social-to-Business Diagnostic, 90-Day Social Demand Launch, Ongoing Content Support
Industries Served: Trades, HVAC, B2B Industrial, Service Businesses
Notable Clients: Total Home Supply, Nitto, Babysense, Writer’s Relief, Rosenblum Law
Locations: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Pricing: Published: ongoing content systems from USD $4,500/month; 90-day launch USD $18,000
Great For: HVAC e-commerce brands, Industrial B2B companies, Trade service businesses
Website: TrueFuture Media
14. Ruckus Marketing
About: Ruckus Marketing is a New York creative agency founded in 2004 that runs social and paid campaigns tied to pipeline reporting. Its work on its own site includes campaigns for BMW and Crayola.
Key Services: Social Media & Paid Advertising, Branding, Web Development & E-Commerce, Performance Marketing, Trade Shows & Experiential
Industries Served: Technology, Auto & Mobility, Financial, Consumer & Retail
Notable Clients: BMW, Crayola, VAST Data, Axonius, Beekman 1802
Locations: New York, New York
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Enterprise technology brands, Consumer retail companies, Automotive businesses
Website: Ruckus Marketing
15. Kobe Digital
About: Kobe Digital is a Los Angeles agency with offices in Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Phoenix that plans and runs paid social campaigns alongside design work. It names SurveyMonkey and Leica Camera among its clients.
Key Services: Social media advertising, Performance marketing, Web design and development, Video production, Search engine marketing
Industries Served: Technology, Media, Consumer Goods, Education
Notable Clients: Leica Camera AG, HJC Helmets, TeleSign Corp., Phillips Graduate Institute, SurveyMonkey
Locations: Los Angeles, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Consumer brands, Technology companies, Media enterprises
Website: Kobe Digital
16. Wpromote
About: Wpromote is an independent agency founded in 2001 and based in El Segundo, California, with social media teams working next to its search and media practice. It names Peacock, Strava and Athletic Brewing Company among its clients.
Key Services: Paid Social, Creative, Data, SEO, Lifecycle Marketing
Industries Served: Retail and Ecommerce, B2B Marketing, Financial Services, Travel and Hospitality
Notable Clients: Athletic Brewing Company, Peacock, Strava, Jiffy Lube, Klipsch
Locations: El Segundo, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: E-commerce retailers, B2B enterprises, Financial service providers
Website: Wpromote
17. REQ
About: REQ is a Washington, DC agency that combines social media management with public relations and online reputation work. It names Carahsoft, Axonius and Atlas Air among its clients.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Public Relations, Brand Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Online Reputation Management
Industries Served: Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Associations & Nonprofits, Health & Wellness
Notable Clients: Carahsoft, Built Technologies, Axonius, Acuity International, SpyCloud
Locations: Washington, DC
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Financial services, Government organizations, Nonprofit groups
Website: REQ
18. Jives Media
About: Jives Media is a California marketing agency founded in 2012 that treats social media as part of a full-funnel growth program. It works with clients nationwide, including Oracle and Langley Federal Credit Union.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, Website Design, Paid Advertising, Google Ads, SEO, Email Marketing
Industries Served: Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Retail
Notable Clients: Nicole Rose Jewelry, Pristine Acres, Oracle, Langley Federal Credit Union, Parallel Advisors
Locations: California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: In-house marketing teams, Growth-focused businesses, Multi-channel brand managers
Website: Jives Media
19. SmartSites
About: SmartSites is a Paramus, New Jersey digital marketing agency founded in 2011 with more than 100 people. It sells social media management next to PPC, SEO and web design, mostly for home service and healthcare businesses.
Key Services: Social Media Management, Website Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Marketing, Email & SMS Marketing
Industries Served: Home Services, Medical, Legal, Automotive, B2B
Notable Clients: Intra Home Systems, Air Duct Brothers, Velocity Moving, Ethos Spa Skin and Laser, EnMed MicroAnalytics
Locations: Paramus, New Jersey
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Home service businesses, Medical practices, Law firms
Website: SmartSites
20. Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
About: Thrive is an Arlington, Texas agency founded in 2005 with a team of more than 160 people and offices in about 25 US cities. It sells social media marketing as part of a wider digital program on month-to-month contracts.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Marketing, Web Design and Development, eCommerce Marketing, Online Reputation Management
Industries Served: Retail, Technology, Home Services, Transportation
Notable Clients: Qualis Roofing, TruckAC+, Roatan Real Estate, PARC Urology, Accurate Leak and Line
Locations: Arlington, Texas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: E-commerce retailers, Home service companies, Financial institutions
Website: Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
21. TailWerks
About: TailWerks is a remote US agency founded in 2023 that plans, creates, publishes and measures social media for veterinary clinics and pet businesses. It publishes a Foundation plan from USD $997 a month.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, Paid Advertising, SEO, Website Development, vCMO Services
Industries Served: Veterinary Clinics, Pet Grooming, Dog Training, Dog Daycare, Pet Franchises
Notable Clients: Not publicly named on the firm's own pages we checked
Locations: Remote team (US)
Pricing: Published: Foundation plan from USD $997/month
Great For: Veterinary clinic owners, Pet franchise operators, Dog training business owners
Website: TailWerks
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | Custom scope | Mid-market to Enterprise (local US office) |
| 2. We Are Social | Social media and influencer marketing | Quote-based | Social-first global campaigns |
| 3. SociallyIn | In-house social content production | Quote-based | Social-first content production |
| 4. Ignite Social Media | Social media marketing | Quote-based | Improving media efficiency |
| 5. Fifty & Five | AI-efficient social media strategy | USD $4,000/mo | Long-term brand partnerships |
| 6. Socialfly | Social-first creative and digital strategies | Quote-based | Multi-platform social media management |
| 7. Nativz | In-house organic and paid social | Quote-based | Full-service social media |
| 8. Viral Nation | Enterprise social media marketing | USD $250,000 | Enterprise brand campaigns |
| 9. Socially Powerful | Influencer and community management campaigns | USD $50,000+ | Social media influencer marketing |
| 10. NoGood | Organic Social Media Marketing | Quote-based | Culture-shaping brands |
| 11. Power Digital | AI-native growth marketing | Quote-based | Increasing search rankings |
| 12. Smarty Social Media | Regulated healthcare social media marketing | Quote-based | Regulated healthcare brand marketing |
| 13. TrueFuture Media | Trade industry social media marketing | USD $4,500/mo | Trade and service businesses |
| 14. Ruckus Marketing | Multichannel campaigns with pipeline attribution | Quote-based | High-impact multichannel campaigns |
| 15. Kobe Digital | Integrated performance marketing and design | Quote-based | Multi-channel digital campaigns |
| 16. Wpromote | Social media and performance marketing | Quote-based | Multi-channel digital marketing |
| 17. REQ | Reputation protection and brand growth | Quote-based | Online reputation protection |
| 18. Jives Media | Unified growth marketing systems | Quote-based | Integrated growth marketing |
| 19. SmartSites | Custom digital marketing strategies | Quote-based | Increasing social media reach |
| 20. Thrive Internet Marketing Agency | Strategy-first digital performance optimization | Quote-based | Month-to-month digital marketing |
| 21. TailWerks | Pet business digital marketing | USD $997/mo | Pet service businesses |
Social Media Marketing Companies by City and Industry
This page is the national overview. For a shortlist checked against local headquarters or sector experience, open one of our 108 city guides or 22 industry guides below. Each lists firms verified on their own websites, with the same facts per firm.
United States: Albuquerque · Atlanta · Austin · Baltimore · Boston · Buffalo · Charlotte · Chicago · Cincinnati · Cleveland · Columbus · Dallas · Denver · Detroit · Fort Worth · Houston · Indianapolis · Jacksonville · Kansas City · Las Vegas · Los Angeles · Louisville · Memphis · Miami · Milwaukee · Minneapolis · Nashville · New Orleans · New York · Oklahoma City · Omaha · Orlando · Philadelphia · Phoenix · Pittsburgh · Portland · Raleigh · Richmond · Salt Lake City · San Antonio · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose · Seattle · St Louis · Tampa
Canada: Calgary · Edmonton · Mississauga · Montréal · Ottawa · Toronto · Vancouver · Winnipeg
United Kingdom and Ireland: Belfast · Birmingham · Bristol · Dublin · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Leeds · Leicester · Liverpool · London · Manchester · Newcastle · Nottingham · Sheffield · Southampton
Europe: Amsterdam · Barcelona · Berlin · Brussels · Copenhagen · Lisbon · Madrid · Milan · Munich · Paris · Prague · Stockholm · Vienna · Warsaw · Zurich
Australia and New Zealand: Adelaide · Auckland · Brisbane · Canberra · Gold Coast · Melbourne · Perth · Sydney · Wellington
Middle East: Abu Dhabi · Doha · Dubai · Riyadh · Sharjah · Tel Aviv
Asia: Bangkok · Hong Kong · Kuala Lumpur · Singapore · Tokyo
Latin America and Africa: Cape Town · Johannesburg · Mexico City · São Paulo
By industry: Addiction treatment · B2B SaaS · Dental · Disaster restoration · Fertility and IVF · Financial advisors · Financial services · Food and beverage · Franchise · HVAC · Healthcare · Manufacturing · Med spas · Mortgage brokers · Personal injury law · Pool builders · Real estate · Roofing · Travel and hospitality · Veterinary · Water damage restoration · Wealth management
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a social media marketing company?
Match the company to the job. Some firms, such as Fifty & Five and Socialfly, focus on day-to-day management and content. Others, such as Viral Nation and Socially Powerful, run large influencer and creator programs for global brands. Ask who produces the content, how often it is published, how community replies are handled and what the monthly report shows. Then look at recent posts and a full campaign they ran for a client like you, and ask how they would help your brand grow.
How much does a social media marketing company cost in 2026?
Prices vary widely, and five companies on this list publish theirs. TailWerks starts at USD $997 a month for pet businesses, Fifty & Five retainers start at USD $4,000 a month and TrueFuture Media runs ongoing content from USD $4,500 a month. At the enterprise end, Socially Powerful sets a USD $50,000 minimum project and Viral Nation starts single services at USD $250,000.
What is the difference between organic social and paid social?
Organic social is the content a brand publishes on its own accounts and the conversations it has there. Paid social is advertising on the same platforms, targeted by audience and budget. Most companies and agencies here offer both, and a strong plan uses each to support the other, but the balance differs: Nativz and Power Digital run paid and organic in-house, while firms like Socialfly lead with content and community management.
How long does social media marketing take to show results?
Paid social can bring traffic and visibility within days, while organic growth usually takes three to six months of steady publishing. Expect the first month to go on strategy, brand voice and a content calendar. Agree the early signals you will track, such as reach, engagement rate, saves and profile visits, and the business numbers that follow later, such as leads and sales.
Should I hire a social media agency or an influencer agency?
A social media agency runs your own channels: planning, posting, replying and reporting. An influencer agency finds creators, negotiates fees and manages campaigns on their channels. Several companies on this list, including We Are Social, Viral Nation and Socially Powerful, do both. If your own accounts are quiet, start there; creator campaigns work better when a brand's profile already looks active.
Choosing a Social Media Marketing Company in 2026
Decide which platforms matter. Pick the two or three channels where your buyers actually spend time and ask each company for recent work on exactly those. TikTok, LinkedIn and Instagram need very different content and skills.
Check who makes the content. Ask whether videos and graphics are produced in-house, by freelancers or by creators, and who approves them. Consistent quality, a well-kept brand voice depend on this more than on the size of the team.
Agree the numbers up front. Settle on the monthly report, from reach and engagement to leads and sales. Confirm that you own the accounts, the content and the ad accounts from day one.
Give it a fair test. Organic social takes a few months to build, so judge a company over a full quarter rather than a single month or a single viral post. Then book a call with Web Tonic to compare our plan with the companies above.
